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Qasr Al Sarab and its pool among palms, with the Empty Quarter’s dunes beyond

Itinerary · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Platinum weekend: Abu Dhabi at its most exclusive

A night on Saadiyat, the Louvre at opening time, then Qasr Al Sarab and dawn in the Empty Quarter.

Two days

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  1. Day 1, 14:00

    1Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas

    Saadiyat Island·Beach resort

    The beach behind the dunes.

  2. Day 1, 20:00

    2Erth

    Al Hosn·Restaurant

    Emirati flavours, one MICHELIN star.

  3. Day 2, 10:00

    3Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Saadiyat Island·Museum

    The galleries before the crowds.

  4. Day 2, 16:00

    4Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

    Liwa, Al Dhafra·Desert resort

    Sunset on the dunes.

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