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Abu Dhabi

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Abu Dhabi.

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Travel videos

Attaché

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Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, and practical travel topics.

This Abu Dhabi travel guide video is a practical city overview, with useful sections on transport, food, money, Al Mina Fish Market, and local restaurants.

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and destination tips.

This Abu Dhabi guide video gives helpful pre-trip advice on when to go, getting around, typical prices, saving money, and things to do.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips.

This Abu Dhabi travel video offers a clear look at the modern city and includes a worthwhile visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Tourist to Local

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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín focused on culture-oriented trips and local-style experiences.

This day-trip video is especially practical for travelers coming from Dubai, combining bus instructions with stops at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Arabic coffee, and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand with global destination coverage. Their Abu Dhabi destination guide offers a well-rounded overview of major sights, culture, beaches, dining, and planning tips for shaping a fuller visit.

Lonely Planet: Abu Dhabi

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/united-arab-emirates/abu-dhabi.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/united-arab-emirates/abu-dhabi

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical comparison tools. Their Abu Dhabi guide is helpful for comparing the city's headline attractions, including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, and other major visitor experiences.

Visit Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Travel Guide (2026)

Abu Dhabi travel guide — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, and the UAE capital that builds everything at a scale the world notices.

viatravelers.com/destinations/abu-dhabi/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site covering backpacking, hostels, gear, and practical trip planning. Their Abu Dhabi accommodation guide gives practical neighborhood and stay-planning context, with nearby things to do that make it easier to choose a base.

The Broke Backpacker: Where To Stay In Abu Dhabi Uae

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-abu-dhabi-uae/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-abu-dhabi-uae/

As We Saw It
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As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda Bibb. Her Abu Dhabi things-to-do guide pairs photos and travel tips with attractions such as Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Qana Aquarium, the Presidential Palace, and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

15 Best Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

Guide to the best things to do in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with photos and travel tips. <p class="read-more-button-container"><a class="button" href="https://www.aswesawit.com/best-things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi/">Read more</a></p>

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24 Hours Layover
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24 Hours Layover is a travel blog with destination planning coverage, including short-trip, solo female travel, and family travel content. Their Abu Dhabi guide gives a useful broad look at tourist attractions, restaurants, and hotels for travelers planning the main pieces of a city stay.

A Complete Guide to Abu Dhabi!

Discover the best tourist attractions, restaurants, and hotels in the complete guide to Abu Dhabi! Link to full article on We Are Travel Girls wesbite!

24hourslayover.com/abu-dhabi/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, travel tips, inspiration, and contributor-based advice. Their Abu Dhabi things-to-do article is a strong fit for travelers looking to balance cultural experiences, watersports, and dune bashing in one trip plan.

Top Things to do in Abu Dhabi - Travel Dudes

There are many excting things to do in Abu Dhabi - from exploring the culture to getting adventurous with watersports and dune bashing.

traveldudes.com/top-things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource with destination planning content. Their Abu Dhabi holiday guide helps travelers plan around the UAE capital's things to see and do, making it a practical starting point for an itinerary.

Abu Dhabi Holiday Guide - Plan The Perfect Trip To The UAE Capital

Planning an Abu Dhabi holiday can be a daunting task with so many things to see and do in this bustling capital. This Abu Dhabi holiday guide can help.

goatsontheroad.com/abu-dhabi-holiday-guide/

The Travel Bunny
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The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog focused on affordable adventures and practical planning advice. Their Abu Dhabi article is especially useful for value-conscious travelers, showing how to approach a city known for luxury with budget-friendly planning in mind.

How To Enjoy Affordable Abu Dhabi: Budget-Friendly Tips For 2026

Affordable Abu Dhabi UAE. Abu Dhabi is famous for luxurious experiences. But the city has plenty for all travelers, especially those looking for a good deal!

the-travel-bunny.com/affordable-abu-dhabi-uae/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, and polished travel guides. Her Abu Dhabi packing guide gives practical clothing advice for women and men across city, beach, theme park, and desert settings.

What To Wear In Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Packing List (2026 Guide)

Wondering what to wear in Abu Dhabi? From the city and beach, to theme parks and the desert, this guide will help you pack for your trip.

wanderlustchloe.com/what-to-wear-in-abu-dhabi/

Dreams in Heels
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Dreams in Heels is Olga Maria's solo female travel and lifestyle blog with practical and identity-led travel content. Her Abu Dhabi guide covers top places to visit and things to do, offering a helpful local-style overview for planning time in the city.

Top places to visit in Abu Dhabi + the Best things to do in Abu Dhabi, UAE (By a local)

Looking for the best things to do in Abu Dhabi + the top places to visit? If yes, this local guide will help you plan your trip to Abu Dhabi

dreamsinheels.com/best-things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-uae-travel-guide-to-abu-dhabi/

The World Travel Guy
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The World Travel Guy is David Leiter's travel blog focused on practical guides to landmarks, scenic places, and adventure destinations. His Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque guide is a practical resource for visiting one of Abu Dhabi's key landmarks, including options with or without a tour.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: How To Visit In Abu Dhabi, UAE

The best thing to see in Abu Dhabi & the United Arab Emirates is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque! Here&#039;s how to visit with or without a tour.

theworldtravelguy.com/sheikh-zayed-mosque-grand-mosque-in-abu-dhabi-uae/

Girl About The Globe
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Girl About The Globe is a travel blog focused on conscious solo female travel and destination planning. Their Abu Dhabi solo travel guide gives women useful planning context for tourist attractions and things to do around the city.

Visiting Abu Dhabi as a Woman - Girl about the Globe

Planning a trip to Abu Dhabi? Discover the best Abu Dhabi tourist attractions, and things to do around Abu Dhabi with our solo guide.

girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-abu-dhabi/

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