City Overview & History
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Abu Dhabi Residents
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE with a total population of 860,000 people.…
Abu Dhabi History
Archeological data suggests that people mainly belonging to nomadic origin have been the first invaders…
Abu Dhabi today
Abu Dhabi is the Federal capital of the United Arab Emirates, and is the biggest…
United Arab Emirates Currency
Currency in United Arab Emirates: Emirati dirham (AED) One dirham is divided into 100 fils…
Public Holidays
1 Jan 2012: International New Year 4 Feb 2012: Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday 17 Jun 2012:…
Places to Visit
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Wadi Adventure
Built in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE, is…
Abu Dhabi in one Day
Although Abu Dhabi is a small city, it has a number of attractions worth visiting…
Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
Sheikh Zayed Palace, built in 1937, was the residence of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin…
Desert Balloon Expeditions
If you long for ditching the city with all its clutter and enjoy a serene…
Classic Cars Museum
Bringing together history and style, the Classic Cars Museum collects, preserves and exhibits vehicles and…
Shopping
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Lulu Centre
Lulu Centre is well known in the entire UAE for having quality products available at…
Al Raha Mall (Raha Mall)
Al Raha Mall is ideally located on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway, adjacent to Al Raha…
Hamdan Center
A good bet for bargain shopping, Hamdan Center offers a wide range of products from…
Iranian Souk
Situated ideally on Al Meena Street, the Iranian Souk is famous for souvenir shopping and…
Halal Restaurants
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Gad Restaurant
Craving for an Egyptian taste of cuisine? Gad is one of the most recommended restaurants…
Al Ibrahimi
Al Ibrahimi has a menu of different varieties if you are looking for a taste…
Bord Eau Restaurant
Bord Eau offers a modern French cuisine in a chic setting. Regional French ingredients are…
Kennedy Restaurant
Hidden away in the Armed Forces Officers’ Club is a beautiful and modern European restaurant…
18 OZ Restaurant
18 OZ is a restaurant that doesn’t quite fit the clichéd image of a steakhouse.…
Restaurants
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Craving for an Egyptian taste of cuisine? Gad is one of the most recommended restaurants…
Al Ibrahimi
Al Ibrahimi has a menu of different varieties if you are looking for a taste…
Bord Eau Restaurant
Bord Eau offers a modern French cuisine in a chic setting. Regional French ingredients are…
Kennedy Restaurant
Hidden away in the Armed Forces Officers’ Club is a beautiful and modern European restaurant…
18 OZ Restaurant
18 OZ is a restaurant that doesn’t quite fit the clichéd image of a steakhouse.…
Festivals
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International Fine Art & Antiques Fair
The International Fine Art and Antiques Fair usually takes place in November at the Abu…
The Emirates Film Competition
The Emirates Film Competition took place from 10th to 19th of October 2008. The event…
Camel Racing
This event takes place over a period of many months. It commenced on 1st October…
Middle East International Film Festival
The Middle East International Film Festival – Abu Dhabi (MEIFF) platforms not only local films…
Abu Dhabi Salsa and Jazz Festival
Every year in April, the Abu Dhabi Salsa and Jazz Festival offers two days of…
Red Bull Air Race World Series
The Red Bull Air race series was held in April 2009. It is a contest…
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Abu Dhabi is an extremely safe place to visit, strict laws playing a vital role…
Masjids
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Hotels
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InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Situated in the vibrant vicinity of Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre, the Intercontinental Hotel is…
One to One Hotel
This brand new, four star hotel boasts being mentioned in the New York Times travel…
Tilal Liwa Hotel
Though a bit removed from the city, the views at the Tilal Liwa are beautiful.…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
In Abu Dhabi, the road network is well sorted out and the instructions given on…
From the airport
Travelers may use either a taxi, bus, or a car rental service to commute from…
Organized Tours
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If you long for ditching the city with all its clutter and enjoy a serene…
Other tour operators
Net Tours (Abu Dhabi 02 6794656; Dubai 04 2668661) Email: netmerry@emirates.net.ae Net Tours has an…
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Mosque tours
If you ever have the chance of visiting the UAE in the holy month of…
Women’s Craft Center Abu Dhabi
One of the most wonderful places to visit in the city where some of the…
Old Fort Abu Dhabi and White Fort Abu Dhabi
The place which is also known as Al-Hosn Palace is the oldest building in the…
LIWA Oasis
Situated in the southern region of the city, this place encompasses some mind blowing desert…
