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Abu Dhabi Attractions for Couples

Abu Dhabi is calmer than Dubai, and that is exactly what makes it suitable for couples: less noise, more space, sea, islands and luxurious hotels. You can combine a few hours of pampering with a day in nature.

On this page we have gathered the Abu Dhabi attractions for couples that you can book with us. A current price appears on every ticket, and the ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket, so you can check before booking.

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Emirates Palace: Dining and Afternoon Tea
Ras Al Akhdar · A meal or tea at the palace hotel

Emirates Palace: Dining and Afternoon Tea

Abu Dhabi's famous hotel, with domes, gold and chandeliers. You don't need to stay the night to go in: book a meal, afternoon tea or a gold cappuccino.

From 258 AED per personDetails →
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Observation Deck at 300, Etihad Towers
The Corniche · 1–2 hours

Observation Deck at 300, Etihad Towers

A round glass lounge on the 74th floor of Etihad Towers, 300 metres above the city. You look out over the Corniche, the gulf and Emirates Palace, with tea or coffee in front of the view.

From 235 AED per personDetails →
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Cruises in Abu Dhabi: Islands, Catamaran and Yacht
The coastline and the islands · 15 minutes to 6 hours

Cruises in Abu Dhabi: Islands, Catamaran and Yacht

Abu Dhabi is an archipelago of more than 200 islands. You head out to sea, see the skyline from the water, and stop to swim at quiet islands with white sand.

From 215 AED per group, up to 2 peopleDetails →
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Helicopter Flight over Abu Dhabi
Mina Zayed · 17 to 30 minutes

Helicopter Flight over Abu Dhabi

You take off from Mina Zayed port and fly along the Corniche, over Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan, as far as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. With headsets, so you can hear the pilot.

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Horse Riding in Abu Dhabi
Beach and sea · About an hour

Horse Riding in Abu Dhabi

Ride a horse along the beach at sunrise or sunset, or take it into the sea. Suitable even if you have never ridden before.

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Dining Experiences in Abu Dhabi
Sea and desert · Evening

Dining Experiences in Abu Dhabi

Two ways to eat in Abu Dhabi beyond the usual restaurant: a dinner cruise on a large yacht from Yas Marina, and a romantic meal for two on a desert dune.

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Rose Royale Yacht Dinner Cruise in Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina · Evening, 7:00–10:00 PM

Rose Royale Yacht Dinner Cruise in Abu Dhabi

An evening on a 165-foot yacht that sets out from Yas Marina: an international and Asian buffet with live cooking stations, a DJ and shows, and a view of Yas Island lit up at night.

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Pampering with a view

Emirates Palace is the famous hotel of Abu Dhabi, with domes, gold and chandeliers. You do not need to sleep there to go in: you can book Emirates Palace dining: a meal, afternoon tea or a gold cappuccino. Observation Deck at 300 in the Etihad Towers is a round glass lounge on floor 74, where you drink tea or coffee facing the Corniche, the bay and Emirates Palace. The spa at Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi includes a massage, a sauna and a steam room.

Sea and islands

Abu Dhabi is an archipelago of more than 200 islands. You can go out on a catamaran or yacht cruise, see the skyline from the water and stop to swim at quiet islands. A dinner cruise on the Rose Royale yacht departs from Yas Marina, with a buffet, a DJ, shows and a view of Yas Island lit up at night.

From the air and from the shore

A helicopter flight over Abu Dhabi takes off from Mina Zayed port and flies along the Corniche, over Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan, to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Horse riding along the beach at sunrise or sunset suits those who have never ridden as well.

A meal in the desert

The dining experiences in Abu Dhabi also include a romantic meal for two on a dune in the desert. It is a private, quiet evening, without crowds, suitable for marking a special occasion.

Frequently asked questions

What suits couples in Abu Dhabi?
Tea at Emirates Palace, Observation Deck at 300, an island cruise, a helicopter flight, horse riding and a dune dinner are the options on the page.
Can I go into Emirates Palace without staying there?
Yes, you book a meal, afternoon tea or a gold cappuccino.
Do I need horse riding experience?
No. The riding suits those who have never ridden as well.
Can I combine Abu Dhabi with Dubai?
Yes, many visitors come to it for a day or a few days. The pickup and route details appear on every ticket.
Are there age or safety restrictions?
The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.

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