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48 Hours in Abu Dhabi — The Classic Weekend

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

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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
    Public Skating Rink
    Outdoors · Downtown

    Lace up at a city rink — date-night classic and the easiest winter family outing.

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

    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
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Al Karama — 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
    Live Jazz Bar
    Nightlife · Old town

    Cocktails and a trio — solo at the bar or a date-night standby.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in Old town — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  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. Afternoon
    Indoor Climbing Gym
    Outdoors · Climbing district

    Day-pass bouldering with shoe rental — great solo workout or first-date conversation starter.

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

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