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I found a couple of similar questions, but no one that really answered my question (e.g. Transiting in Abu Dhabi (UK passport) for 20 hours, is this itinerary possible?, Can I leave Abu Dhabi airport while on a transit?)

On a Friday at the end of November, I'll arrive at Abu Dhabi, Terminal 1 around 7 pm. 7.5 hours later, my flight to Europe leaves from Terminal 3. Are these 7.5 hours enough to travel to the city, have dinner there, and come back to the airport in time? I heard that the lines at immigration and security can be sometimes quite long, particularly on weekends.

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Yes 7 to 8 hours is plenty of time to visit and have dinner in nearby places, Also there is a recommendation from official Abu dhabi Airport guide and places to see in short interval:

http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/english/airport-information/transit-information/more-than-4-hours.aspx

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Because I have been an Etihad frequent Flyer for the past 4 years, it is plenty of time to visit close by places. Normally immigration takes 30 to 45 mins, still if you keep 2 hours for immigration(exit + entry) 5 hours is plenty of time . Also catching a taxi is always recommended for short duration.

First I visited Yas Island(took 4 to 5 hours) and another trip I made to Cornich Beach area took around 7 hours

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