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Abu Dhabi for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

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Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    Beirut Sur Mer

    Lebanese seafood · $$$ · Yas Bay

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

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Yas Bay — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Qasr Al Watan
    Culture · Ras Al Akhdar

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

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Ras Al Akhdar — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 1:00 PM
    Farmers' Market
    Food & Drink · Weekend market

    Local produce, street food, buskers — easy solo wander or family morning.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Weekend market — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  3. 3:30 PM
    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
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Saadiyat Island — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  4. 9:00 PM

    Li Beirut

    Lebanese · $$$ · Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

    Skyline views, live oud and the city's gold-standard mezze.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Sunday

  1. 11:00 AM

    Café Arabia

    Levantine café · $$ · Al Karama

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

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Al Karama — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 2:00 PM
    Pottery / Paint Studio
    Culture · Arts district

    Drop-in wheel session or paint-and-sip — easy creative plan with a friend or date.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Arts district — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

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