Abu Dhabi travel guide
Abu Dhabi Tourism | Abu Dhabi Guide
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. Abu Dhabi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Abu Dhabi
Al Zahiyah is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Abu Dhabi. These include popular favourites 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 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Abu Dhabi, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
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 the city centre of Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Bateen, which is located 9 km from the city centre. Further away is Abu Dhabi Airport, 28 km from the centre of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Bateen is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways and other airlines departing from Singapore. The shortest flight to Abu Dhabi from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 7h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Abu Dhabi is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 122 km from Abu Dhabi. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Abu Dhabi Ek, located 26 km from the city centre of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi City Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
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 S$ 121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 336 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Abu Dhabi, with prices from S$ 54 to S$ 5,538 per night. Yas Island is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Abu Dhabi are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abu Dhabi
Most booked hotels in Abu Dhabi
Hiring a car in Abu Dhabi
Hiring a car in Abu Dhabi costs S$ 64 per day, on average, or S$ 127 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Europcar, Hertz and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire 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 centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Expect to pay S$ 1.12 per litre in Abu Dhabi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 13.37 and S$ 17.82.
Best car hire deals in Abu Dhabi
Passenger van
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 56/day
Supplier choice saloon
5 Adults, 5 Bags
S$ 122/day