Year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle await every guest in Abu Dhabi. These, combined with distinctive Arabian hospitality, mystique and world-class infrastructure make Abu Dhabi an enchanting destination for experienced and novice travelers.

The emirate hosts the United Arab Emirates’ capital – Abu Dhabi city. This island capital is characterized by its signature Corniche, which fronts the amazing turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. You can stroll, cycle, roller-blade or drive the Corniche for a journey to the tip where the majestic Emirates Palace – one of the world’s most opulent hotels sits on 1.3kilometres of pristine beach.

 

Best Time to Visit : Abu Dhabi is a year-round destination, with seasonal activities and attractions to suit every taste and interest. Sea, sand and surf are popular throughout the year, with lots of sunshine. Hotter summer climes are ideal for lounging on the emirate’s tranquil beaches, but visitors are advised to avoid the midday sun as temperatures may soar. All facilities are fully air conditioned so even on the hottest days, visitors can relax and enjoy a range of activities indoors. Milder weather in the winter months provides the ideal climate for desert adventures, with dune bashing and desert safaris immensely popular. The lush green oases of Liwa and Al Ain provide a backdrop to some of the largest sand dunes in the world, and are popular destinations year round due to their cooler climates. Throughout the year, visitors to the emirate of Abu Dhabi can also enjoy a range of cultural activities and fantastic shopping.

 

Travel Essentials : Abu Dhabi is one of the safest places in the world to visit, with world-class services, standards and procedures in place to facilitate travel to and around the emirate. Any inquiries prior to your travel, whether related to travel requirements or information on Abu Dhabi, can be answered by UAE embassies and consulates in your country. Meanwhile, foreign embassies in Abu Dhabi will assist you with any inquiries or travel emergencies that may arise during your trip to the emirate.

 

Getting Around : Getting around in Abu Dhabi is quite easy with a modern and well-indicated network of roads, freeways, interchanges and efficient, reasonably priced transportation services. Taxis, public buses and car rentals are widely available. Visitors with valid Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) or international driving license can rent and drive private cars.

 

Attractions

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Tours and Safaris :

Desert Safaris : Starting with an exciting ride up and down some of the desert’s biggest dunes, you can try sand skiing before watching the sun set. After driving a short distance further to a permanent desert camp, you are treated to a sumptuous barbecue, followed by shisha, camel rides, falconry displays and henna painting. You can choose to stay overnight or combine it with a trip into the mountains. Costs vary but expect to spend AED 150 (US$ 40) to AED 300 (US$ 80) for a day safari.

 

 

Getting There : Due to Abu Dhabi’s strategic location as a middle point between three continents and at a busy transportation route that connects all parts of the world, there is no major destination around the globe that is not linked with Abu Dhabi in a direct or a single-connection flight. So, getting to Abu Dhabi by air is quite easy, whether via one of the emirate’s two international airports or neighboring airports in other emirates, the nearest of which (Dubai International Airport) is only an hour-and-half drive and the farthest (Fujairah International Airport) is hardly two-and-half hours away on freeways.

By land, Abu Dhabi is accessible from border crossings with Saudi Arabia and Oman via freeways. There is no passenger service available yet for sea travelers to Abu Dhabi ports. However, luxury cruise boats can dock at the neighboring emirate of Dubai.

Beside the standard ban or restrictions on certain items imposed on travelers, such as highly inflammable material, pornography or illegal drugs, there are additional ban on several drugs that may be sold with or without prescription in other countries, including all cough syrups containing codeine (For a full list on banned or restricted material, please refer to Abu Dhabi International Airport website or consult the nearest UAE embassy or travel agent). There are no vaccine requirements for travelers to Abu Dhabi. All visitors are required to follow normal visa procedures.

 

Contact Details

Al Salam Street,

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates,

P.O. Box No. 94000

Tel - +971 2 444 0444

Toll Free Number - 800 555