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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.
About Abu Dhabi
Where is Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Time Zone

The Abu Dhabi time zone is GMT + 4

Units and Weights

In Abu Dhabi and the UAE applies the metric system

Electricity Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi the voltage is 220/240V, 50Hz. If you need to buy an electric transformer, you can find it at Abu Dhabi airport and in the shopping malls where there is a department dedicated to electrical equipment. Or, surely, in Electra Street 🙂
About Abu Dhabi UAE electric transformer

 

Official Languages in UAE

The official language in Abu Dhabi is Arabic but English is widely spoken, and used even at the workplace.

Health situation

The health situation in Abu Dhabi and in the UAE is considered generally good, with private facilities often equipped with very advanced equipment.
First aid is free.
Health care expenses and those of an eventual repatriation shall be borne by the party concerned, it is advisable to take out medical insurance before departure.

If you travel during COVID-19 pandemic, you can find important and updated information:

  • From your Embassy or Consulate in UAE: see a list of Foreign missions in UAE
  • In the section “Travel Guidelines and regulations”, by Etihad Airways

Keep in mind that in the months between June and October the temperatures are extremely high and require the adoption of appropriate health and hygiene precautions.
About Abu Dhabi Climate and seasons in Abu Dhabi How to protect from the hottest temperatures in Abu Dhabi

Emergency Numbers

COVID-19 – Department of Health  📞 800 17 17 (free)

COVID-19 Helplines and Services 👉 Contacts and dedicated websites

Police 📞 911

Ambulance 📞 998

Fire Department 📞 997

Coastguard 📞 996

Electricity Failure 📞 991

Water failure 📞 922

For additional emergency contacts and details, please visit the dedicated section on the institutional  👉 Abu Dhabi Government Portal

Sources

Abu Dhabi Government Portal
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  • New rules for Abu Dhabi travels
  • Abu Dhabi during pandemic times
  • Useful Information for visiting Abu Dhabi
  • Abu Dhabi Good to Know
  • Documents and Customs for UAE
  • Abu Dhabi Weather
  • Abu Dhabi Flights
  • Abu Dhabi Cruises
  • Hotels in Abu Dhabi: what to know before booking
    • What hotels in Abu Dhabi can tell you
  • Eating out in Abu Dhabi
    • Yummy Abu Dhabi | A quick note about some Emirati traditional food
  • Abu Dhabi Nightlife
  • Abu Dhabi Taxis
  • Abu Dhabi buses and public transportation
  • Abu Dhabi Car Rental
  • Abu Dhabi festivities and opening times
  • Abu Dhabi Internet connection
  • Calling Abu Dhabi
  • Abu Dhabi currency and payments

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