Abu Dhabi travel guide
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You're Going to Love Abu Dhabi
With a population of 603,492, Abu Dhabi is the largest city in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Abu Dhabi has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Abu Dhabi
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Activities
Where to Eat in Abu Dhabi
Al Zahiyah is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Abu Dhabi. These include popular favorites such as Hakkasan - Abu Dhabi (Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi West Corniche Road), BBQ Al Qasr (Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi West Corniche Road) and Martabaan (West Corniche Road). If you’re looking for affordable options, Flavors Grill (Al Meena St) and COYA Restaurant Abu Dhabi (Four Seasons Hotel The Gallery) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Moksh (Etihad Towers - Al Bateen) and Sea Lounge (Zayed The First Street Abu Dhabi 4171) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Abu Dhabi.
When to visit Abu Dhabi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abu Dhabi in July, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Abu Dhabi, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Abu Dhabi
Plane
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports: Abu Dhabi Bateen (AZI) and Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH). The closest to downtown Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Bateen, which is located 9 km from the city center. Further away is Abu Dhabi Airport, 28 km from the center of Abu Dhabi. The shortest flight to Abu Dhabi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Abu Dhabi is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 122 km from Abu Dhabi. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Abu Dhabi. The most popular bus station is Abu Dhabi Ek, located 26 km from downtown Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi City Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Abu Dhabi
Where to stay in Abu Dhabi
From 5-star hotels such as the Bab Al Qasr Residence to great affordable options like the Al Diar Mina, Abu Dhabi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Abu Dhabi, with prices from $35 to $4,079 per night. Yas Island is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Abu Dhabi are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abu Dhabi
Most booked hotels in Abu Dhabi
Renting a car in Abu Dhabi
Renting a car in Abu Dhabi costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Europcar, Hertz and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Abu Dhabi is the GREEN MOTION branch at Al Raha Beach West 3, Al Raha 346 Street, C1 Liwa Canal Building, Shop number 4, which is 24 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Abu Dhabi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Abu Dhabi is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.