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48 Hours in Abu Dhabi — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

Friday

  1. Evening

    Li Beirut

    Lebanese · $$$ · Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

    Open the weekend here — Skyline views, live oud and the city's gold-standard mezze.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Corniche Beach & Promenade
    Outdoors · Corniche

    8 km of palm-shaded waterfront — Blue Flag swim zones and cycle path.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Corniche — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Beirut Sur Mer

    Lebanese seafood · $$$ · Yas Bay

    Sea-facing terrace, charcoal-grilled fish and arak by the carafe.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Yas Bay — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    Culture · Al Maqta

    82 marble domes, world's largest hand-knotted carpet — modest dress required.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Al Maqta — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening

    Café Arabia

    Levantine café · $$ · Al Karama

    Three-storey Levantine villa — brunch on the rooftop, manakeesh till late.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Al Karama — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Louvre Abu Dhabi
    Culture · Saadiyat Island

    Jean Nouvel's perforated dome rains light over a global art collection.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Saadiyat Island — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Qasr Al Watan
    Culture · Ras Al Akhdar

    Working presidential palace open to visitors — gold-leaf domes, library.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Ras Al Akhdar — short walk from your other stops

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