Useful and Essential about Abu Dhabi

New rules for Abu Dhabi travels

From 24 December, Abu Dhabi reopened to tourists with new provisions: Following the successes achieved by implementing the precautionary measures to ...

Abu Dhabi during pandemic times

Abu Dhabi’s response to COVID-19 was immediate and, in our opinion, structured according to an accurate strategy based on evident results and ...

Useful Information for visiting Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of the same name. UAE is the abbreviation of United Arab Emirates. Where is Abu ...

Documents and Customs for UAE

Before planning your trip, especially during pandemic times, it’s always good to check last official updates, with UAE authorities websites ...

Abu Dhabi Good to Know

In this post you can find some information about the public behavior basics in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi dress code The dress code in Abu Dhabi does not ...

Abu Dhabi currency and payments

The currency in Abu Dhabi, and in the UAE, is the UAE Dirham , which is written in the official abbreviation AED. You can also find the unofficial ...

Abu Dhabi Weather

If you have to decide when to go to Abu Dhabi, consider that the climate is arid and sub-tropical, the sun shines almost all year round and rainfall ...

Abu Dhabi festivities and opening times

Abu Dhabi festivities are connected to Islam, the official religion of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is an emirate conservative but tolerant ...

Abu Dhabi Internet connection

Internet connection in Abu Dhabi is generally very good. In Abu Dhabi Internet is accessible from several wireless hotspots available for free: for ...

Calling Abu Dhabi

Calling Abu Dhabi, and from Abu Dhabi, is quite expensive. Generally are very expensive to telephone or to fax using the facilities provided by the ...

Abu Dhabi Flights

Flights from Abu Dhabi and to Abu Dhabi - Tips for panning your trip and links to official sources to stay up to date with the latest news ...

Abu Dhabi Cruises

Abu Dhabi port in cruise itineraries ...

Abu Dhabi buses and public transportation

Buses and public transportations in the Abu Dhabi Emirate ...

Abu Dhabi Taxis

Taxi in Abu Dhabi taxi is the most popular mean of public transport. The public taxis in Abu Dhabi are managed by TransAD (Center for Regulation of ...

Abu Dhabi Car Rental

Car rental in Abu Dhabi is available not only through the travel and specialized on-line services but also at physical car rental agencies located ...

Abu Dhabi Nightlife

Contrary to what is commonly thought, Abu Dhabi nightlife offers various opportunities for after dinner entertainment: pubs, bars, night clubs with ...

From our daily experience in Abu Dhabi, and from carefully selected sources of information, here is a practical mini-guide to visit Abu Dhabi: we suggest you to keep on hand while planning, and during your trip.

In addition to what to expect in Abu Dhabi in times of COVID-19 (a post we obsessively try to keep fresh) and what are the rules for travelers, you will find lots of practical information:
✳️ Documents required for travelling to Abu Dhabi
✳️ What you can and what you cannot bring to Abu Dhabi
✳️ How to get to Abu Dhabi by plane or by cruise
✳️ How to get around Abu Dhabi: the means of transport you can find, including taxis, which in Abu Dhabi are means of public transportation, and also how to rent car and the rules for driving (and parking) a car in Abu Dhabi
✳️ Rules and regulations, including the recommended dress code
✳️ Currency in use in the UAE and payment methods
✳️ Best times to visit Abu Dhabi
✳️ Festivities and opening hours in Abu Dhabi
✳️ Internet connection and How to make phone calls from (and to) Abu Dhabi
✳️ Eating out in Abu Dhabi and, in general, Abu Dhabi’s night life and how to plan during the pandemic

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