Useful and Essential about Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi during pandemic times

As of November 7, 2022, almost all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Abu Dhabi. Neither the green pass on the Al Hosn app nor a negative PCR ...

New rules for Abu Dhabi travels

To stay up to date with the latest requirements, we recommend that you always refer to institutional official sources of information, such as: & ...

Yummy Abu Dhabi | A quick note about some Emirati traditional food

In this post I have collected a couple of notes on some characteristics of Emirati cuisine. Until recently, it was not very common to find ...

What hotels in Abu Dhabi can tell you

Abu Dhabi hotels play a very particular role in community life and traveler experience. In this post some ideas that we hope will be of inspiration ...

Hotels in Abu Dhabi: what to know before booking

Hotels in Abu Dhabi play an important role in the travel experience but also in everyday life: in this post we delve into 7 practical facts to take ...

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 ...

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 the section Useful and Essential about Abu Dhabi, 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
✳️ 7 facts about hotels in Abu Dhabi: to consider before booking
✳️ How hotels in Abu Dhabi can inspire your itinerary
✳️ Eating out in Abu Dhabi: what, where and prices and, in general, Abu Dhabi’s night life and how to plan during the pandemic
✳️ A quick note about some Emirati traditional food
✳️ 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

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