Где жить
Corniche vs Saadiyat vs Yas — до booking.
Corniche / Downtown
Плюс: Grand Mosque 20 min, city restaurants (Lebanese, Indian, Emirati heritage), Corniche jog. Минус: не resort beach at door — public beach 5 min walk, но не private cabana. Хорош для culture-first и mosque sunset trips.
Saadiyat
Плюс: Louvre 10 min walk, luxury beach (Saadiyat Beach Club), quieter than Yas. Минус: до Yas parks 25 min taxi (~AED 50); dinner options fewer than Corniche — often hotel dining.
Yas Island
Плюс: Ferrari/SeaWorld at door, Yas Mall, F1 atmosphere. Минус: до Grand Mosque 30–40 min (~AED 60); «Abu Dhabi trip» = daily taxi if no car. Family parks format 3–4 nights max here.
Al Raha / Khalifa City
Плюс: value 4* hotels, near airport. Минус: car/taxi everywhere, 25 min to Corniche; not walkable holiday.
Al Maryah
Плюс: The Galleria dining, business clean. Минус: no beach; culture hub but sterile evenings.