Quick facts
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Guy-tested in Abu Dhabi
- Yas Island adrenaline challenge
- Mangrove planting at Jubail
- Skydiving where Paris learned AFF
- Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Also worth your time
- Mangrove kayaking
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest mosques (dress code applies)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island
Formula 1 weekend
Every December Yas Marina Circuit hosts the season-ending Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Paris covered the 2021 title decider and its after-parties; the 2026 race is on 6 December.
Indoor skydiving at CLYMB
Paris flew at CLYMB on Yas Island during the Yas Island adrenaline challenge (video below). CLYMB bills itself as the world's biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber and also has the region's tallest indoor climbing wall. Popular tickets include a 4-minute flying experience, and it runs flying clubs for children up to 14 (published on clymbabudhabi.com, checked 3 Nov 2026). For tunnels in Dubai, see indoor skydiving.
Getting there
Drive or take an intercity bus. Plan theme parks for the morning and cultural sites for later.
From the Guy in Dubai video archive
About Why Abu Dhabi's Boat Adventures Are Out
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and it's also the home to over 200 natural and man made islands. This makes the nautical discoveries of Abu Dhabi extremely interesting. We set off on a quest to find some of Abu Dhabi's secret public islands and see what wildlife we could find.
Whilst many of the islands are privately owned and require a permission to go to, many are public but can only be accessed by boat. As a member of the Captains Club which is a boat club, we set off from Emirates Palace Marina to discover Lulu Island, Al Maya Island and other public beaches.
Discovering Abu Dhabi by sea was a totally different experience and we saw it in a way that hadn't been experienced before. We came across dolphins, Gazelles, and flamingos among many other interesting looking birds.
FAQ
How far is Abu Dhabi from Dubai?
Around 90 minutes by road, depending on where you start.
Is one day enough?
For one or two highlights, yes. Yas Island alone can fill a day.
Sources
Facts checked October 2026. Opening times, age limits and seasons change, so confirm with the operator before you go.
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