Some travel memories don’t just live in your camera roll—they pull you back to yourself. In Rahma Ali’s “Spend some days with me” Abu Dhabi vlog, she revisits a winter trip while sharing the summer feeling of what she’s been craving most: solo dates, adventures, and enjoying her own company. This is a gentle, inspiring guide to slower travel—quiet scenery, warm tastes, and the kind of confidence that grows the more you step out.
Why Abu Dhabi feels perfect for solo dates
Rahma describes how she’s been spending plenty of time with friends and family, yet realised she hadn’t gone on solo dates as often as she used to. That shift creates an interesting tension: she feels comfortable enough to enjoy herself, but there’s also that “slightly uncomfortable” layer beneath the fun—something she expects to fade as she builds the habit.
Abu Dhabi, in her eyes, is a place where you can do that safely and beautifully—moving at your own pace, pausing for art, cafés, reading vibes and evening views whenever you like.
Evening serenity at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
One of Rahma’s standout moments is her time at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. She arrives during a calm evening and mentions hearing someone recite the Quran, describing it as “really lovely”.
She also focuses on the beauty of the mosque itself: the design, tiles and the wide display of artwork throughout the building. Even sitting and watching the space feels like part of the experience, turning this stop into a quiet pause rather than a rushed sightseeing checklist.
A “solo date” mindset: snacks, art and wandering
After her mosque time, Rahma heads toward food and a relaxing stroll. At Amalatto bakery, she praises the flavour combinations, including cheese and fig (one she especially loves), plus flavours like basil, pepperoni and hot honey. She then continues exploring more art installations further along.
It’s a reminder that solo dates don’t have to be big planned productions. Sometimes the best day is simply: eat something you’re excited about, keep walking, and let the scenery set the pace.
Reading, beauty routines and a soft return to yourself
Between outings, Rahma shares personal details that make the vlog feel genuinely intimate. She talks about bookmarks she’s been collecting, how she loves woven rug-style designs, and how she likes to finish what she starts when reading—though she notes she’s been reading very slowly.
She also includes a skincare moment before a beach plan, using products she’s already enjoying and keeping her routine simple. The vibe here is “care for yourself, lightly,” which fits the theme of the vlog perfectly.
Beach weather (with the honest energy of December)
Rahma attempts a swim but admits she’s “overly ambitious” for December. In the end, she can only dip her feet in before it gets too cold. Still, she’s grateful for the scenery and the calm, describing it as a soothing way to end the day.
It’s a small detail, but it matters: solo travel doesn’t need perfect weather to be enjoyable. Sometimes the win is simply showing up and enjoying what you can do.
A cute café stop turns into a full solo day
Later, Rahma heads to a café she wanted to try. She’s impressed by how “petite” and cosy the place feels—so small that she quickly realises it’s essentially the entire seating area in one compact space. She orders a Spanish latte and enjoys it, especially since the morning was rainy and gloomy while she’s wrapped in a thick abaya.
From there, the day becomes a genuine solo date: she eats a chicken sando, strolls, sits to get some work done, and lets herself enjoy the peace. Even when the sky feels moody, she describes it as cosy rather than sad.
Building confidence through being alone
Rahma speaks honestly about the “getting used to it” part. She says she hasn’t been doing solo dates as regularly lately, and while she’s enjoying the moment, she feels the slight unfamiliarity that comes with stepping back into alone time.
Her takeaway is encouraging: enjoying your own company is something you build. The more you push yourself outside your comfort zone, the easier it becomes. She frames it as not necessarily the hardest thing, but something that requires repetition.
Fireworks, a sweet ending, then sleep
As the evening closes, Rahma walks to view fireworks—timed for about fifteen minutes later—then returns so she can watch them. She ends the day with a sweet treat before heading home.
Finally, she notes that her sleeping schedule is out of whack and that she removes her makeup and rests.
Stay connected while travelling (Rahma’s eSIM pick)
In the vlog, Rahma mentions using HolaFly for eSIM connectivity across her travels. She highlights that you can pre-install your SIM before you land, activate on arrival, and that it includes an always-on feature. She also says the setup is completed online in under ten minutes.
For travellers planning their own solo dates, this matters: having reliable internet helps with maps, finding places, checking emails and generally reducing the stress of landing in a new destination.
Ready to plan your own Abu Dhabi solo date?
If Rahma’s vlog has you craving that calm, independent travel feeling, take her approach: choose one beautiful place to visit, add a café you genuinely want to try, and leave space for wandering and reflection. Your solo day doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be yours.
Book with Sakina Tours to turn this kind of mood into a properly planned itinerary—while keeping the freedom to explore at your own pace.
