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5 Days in Abu Dhabi for Families

This 5-day Abu Dhabi family itinerary balances headline culture with Yas Island fun and enough pool time to keep children fresh in the Gulf heat. It is designed around short transfers between Saadiyat, Corniche and Yas rather than trying to turn Abu Dhabi into a rushed Dubai add-on. Fork this ItineraryKit plan to adjust theme-park choices, beach resort days, mosque dress-code timing and dinner reservations around your familyโ€™s energy level.

5 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person, excluding flights

Budget

AED 2,200โ€“3,200

$600โ€“$870

Comfort

AED 4,200โ€“5,800

$1,145โ€“$1,580

Splurge

AED 8,500โ€“12,000

$2,315โ€“$3,270

Per person ยท excludes flight ยท 5 days ยท varies by season

Where to Stay

Saadiyat Island

Recommended

Resort beaches and cultural sights

Best if beach time and Louvre Abu Dhabi are the trip anchors.

Yas Island

Theme parks, malls and family entertainment

Best for families prioritising Warner Bros, Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Check in and decompress by the pool

15:00

Keep arrival gentle with shade, snacks and an early swim.

๐Ÿšถ10 min walk

Corniche promenade stroll

18:00

Walk the waterfront at sunset when temperatures are easier for children.

๐Ÿšถ10 min walk

Casual Lebanese dinner

19:30

Choose a mall or waterfront restaurant with reliable kid-friendly dishes.

Daily Costs

Per person ยท per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

AED 280

Apartment hotel or value chain

AED 550

Family resort room

AED 1,200+

Saadiyat beach resort

Food and drinks

AED 90

Food courts and casual Levantine meals

AED 160

Hotel breakfasts and casual dinners

AED 320

Resort dining and private transfers

Local transport and activities

AED 130

Taxis plus one attraction

AED 260

Theme park, Louvre and mosque transfers

AED 520

Premium theme park passes and guided experiences

Flight Estimates

Return flights ยท economy ยท varies by booking time

  • London

    $485โ€“$830

    GBP 380โ€“650

  • Singapore

    $480โ€“$775

    SGD 650โ€“1,050