Central Abu Dhabi · The white fort
Qasr Al Hosn
The white fort, the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. An 18th-century watchtower in the middle of the modern city.
From 37 AED per personDetails →
Abu Dhabi
Cheap Attractions in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a destination where you can do a lot at relatively low prices: cultural sites, museums and tours that cover several points at once. Someone who plans well can fill several days without giant parks.
On this page we have gathered cheap attractions in Abu Dhabi that you can book with us. The current price appears on every ticket, and you can sort the list by price.
Type
Ras Al Akhdar · The presidential palace
Qasr Al Watan
The presidential palace of the United Arab Emirates, open to visitors. In the evening there is a light show on the facade.
From 51 AED per personDetails →
Al Qana · 1–2 hours
Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi
Two air-conditioned glass domes at Al Qana, with more than 10,000 butterflies flying freely around you. Inside there are also sloths, binturongs, a caiman and a koi pond.
From 54 AED per personDetails →
Across the city · One hour to half a day
Heritage Experiences in Abu Dhabi: the Heritage Village and Emirati Food
Before oil, Abu Dhabi lived off the sea and the desert. You walk around the Heritage Village, and sit down to a real Emirati meal.
From 62 AED per personDetails →
Saadiyat · 2–3 hours
Zayed National Museum
The national museum of the United Arab Emirates, which opened in December 2025. The story of the land and its people, from antiquity to the present day.
From 71 AED per personDetails →
Al Qana · 2–3 hours
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
A vast aquarium at the Al Qana complex, with sharks, sea turtles and an underwater tunnel. A convenient stop on the way from Dubai.
From 92 AED per personDetails →
Full day · Departing from Dubai
Day trip to Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre and Yas Island. An hour and a half to two hours' drive from Dubai.
From 98 AED per personDetails →
Abu Dhabi · Half a day from Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi's great white mosque: marble, gold and vast chandeliers. Entry is by advance booking and in modest dress.
From 98 AED per personDetails →
Jubail Island · Guided tour and horse shows
ADREA: Abu Dhabi's Royal Equestrian Arts
A classical riding school on Jubail Island, with 40 white horses, a gallery, a library and a saddlery workshop. You tour the stables, and in the evening there is a show.
From 110 AED per personDetails →
Saadiyat · New
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's new natural history museum, with enormous dinosaur skeletons. A strong draw for families.
From 119 AED per personDetails →
Saadiyat · 1.5–3 hours
TeamLab Phenomena
A museum of digital art that you walk into: light, water and movement all around you.
From 142 AED per personDetails →
Departs from Abu Dhabi Mall · 1.5 to 2 hours
Panoramic Bus Tour in Abu Dhabi
An air-conditioned sightseeing bus that passes the big sites of Abu Dhabi, with an audio guide. You leave Abu Dhabi Mall at a fixed time and stay on the bus for the whole route.
From 147 AED per personDetails →
Main sites
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is the great white mosque of Abu Dhabi, with marble, gold and giant chandeliers. Entry is by advance booking and in modest dress, and entry for visitors is paid from September 2026. Qasr Al Watan is the presidential palace, and in the evenings there is a light show on the facade. Qasr Al Hosn, the white fort, is the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. Heritage experiences in Abu Dhabi add a heritage village and an Emirati meal.
Museums
The Zayed National Museum opened in December 2025 and tells the story of the land and its people. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi suits families, with giant dinosaur skeletons. teamLab Phenomena is a digital art museum that you enter into. It is worth checking on the ticket what is included and on which dates you can visit.
Animals and nature on a comfortable budget
The National Aquarium at Al Qana includes sharks, sea turtles and an underwater tunnel, and the Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi are in the same area, with air-conditioned domes and butterflies flying free. Combining the two gives a comfortable, air-conditioned half day, especially in summer.
Tours that save planning
A panoramic bus tour in Abu Dhabi passes by the large sites, with an audio guide, and you can stay on the bus along the whole route. A day trip to Abu Dhabi from Dubai connects Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Louvre and Yas Island, and suits those who are not staying in the city.
Frequently asked questions
Can I spend time in Abu Dhabi without amusement parks?
Absolutely. There is a mosque, a palace, a fort, museums and an aquarium at relatively low prices.
Is Sheikh Zayed Mosque free?
No. From September 2026 entry for visitors is paid, and you enter with advance booking and in modest dress.
What suits a short half day?
The National Aquarium and the Butterfly Gardens in the same area, or Qasr Al Hosn in the heart of the city.
Is it worth choosing a day trip from Dubai?
If you are staying in Dubai, yes. The drive is an hour and a half to two hours, and the tour connects several sites in one day.
Are there attractions at relatively low prices for families?
Yes, for example the Natural History Museum, the National Aquarium and the Butterfly Gardens. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
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