Travel guide for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi Travel Guide

Everything you need to know before visiting Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. From transportation and safety to local customs and practical tips.

AED (د.إ)
Arabic
High Safety

About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi (Arabic: أَبُو ظَبِي) is the federal capital and the seat of the three branches of government of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The city is a collection of islands connected together and features colossal monuments, elegant museums, green boulevards, attractive beaches, high-rise buildings, international luxury hotel chains and opulent shopping malls.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)

Symbol: د.إ

Language

Arabic

Phone Code

+971

International dialing code for United Arab Emirates

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for United Arab Emirates

Region

Asia

Western Asia

How to Get to Abu Dhabi

Transportation options and arrival information

A viable alternative is to fly toDubai International Airport(DXBIATA) in the neighbouring emirate ofDubaiand continue onward to Abu Dhabi by bus or by taxi.

Safety in Abu Dhabi

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.865)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Abu Dhabi was ranked as the safest city in the world 3 years in a row by 2019 by the largest crowd-sourced global database Numbeo. The city is extremely safe, however it never hurts to practice common sense. Some people may try to scam you through telephone messages or automated voice calls telling you that you won the lottery, that you're in a legal trouble for violating a law, or that a Sheikh has decided to give you free money, or something of that sort.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Abu Dhabi

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Hotels are well-tended and host first class restaurants, pools and other high-end facilities.

Things to See in Abu Dhabi

12 landmarks and points of interest

Louvre Abu Dhabi

art museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque

Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium

stadium

Saadiyat Island

island in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

St. Francis Church, Abu Dhabi

church in Abu Dhabi

Zayed Sports City Stadium

multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Al-Aziz mosque, Abu Dhabi

Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque

mosque in Abu Dhabi

Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue

synagogue in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

grand mosque in Abu Dhabi

St. Therese Church, Abu Dhabi

catholic Church in Abu Dhabi

Umm Al Emarat Park

park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Source: Wikidata

Travel information sourced from Wikivoyage

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