Abu Dhabi Overview

The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is the name of not only the largest city in the UAE, but also its largest emirate. Located on the Persian Gulf in the middle of the UAE's northern coast, Abu Dhabi is an important political, commercial and tourism hub for the region. While Abu Dhabi's wealth is chiefly derived from oil revenues, an increasingly larger percentage is coming from the tourism sector, with Abu Dhabi, in addition to nearby Dubai, steadily improving its international reputation as a rewarding holiday and business travel destination. more...

Abu Dhabi Activities

Abu Dhabi has a wide range of international cuisine on hand, with excellent restaurants located mainly in hotels, clubs and popular tourist destinations such as the Breakwater. more...

Abu Dhabi Events and Festivals

Abu Dhabi Shopping Festival: a huge trade fair, where all manner of goods are exhibited and sold at very low prices. Items are supplied from all over Abu Dhabi, the UAE and abroad. more...

Abu Dhabi Sightseeing

Centrally situated in Khalidiya street and housed in the magnificent Qasr Al Hosn, the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation is the focal point of the city's rich performing arts and cultural scene, with quality art galleries, theatre productions, concerts and other cultural events. The foundation also has one of the best libraries in the Middle East as well as having excellent auditoriums and conference rooms. more...

Abu Dhabi Transport

For the most part, public transportation in Abu Dhabi is irregular and difficult to use, other than the 24-hour airport shuttle. Most visitors opt to use taxis or hire their own vehicle to get around the city. There are buses travelling to towns and villages through the emirate from the city's main bus terminal, although this form of transportation is unreliable. A better choice is to head to the long-distance minibus and taxi station, situated near the main bus terminal, where you can arrange travel to almost anywhere in the UAE including Dubai and Sharjah. more...

Abu Dhabi Travel Tips

Regular Abu Dhabi business hours are from 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday to Wednesday, with most offices being closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Shops usually open from 08:00 to 13:00, close for a few hours, then reopen from 16:00 to 21:00, although more and more shops and department stores are staying open throughout the day. Many shops are open on Thursday mornings; however, most close on Thursday afternoons and all day on Fridays. more...