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Choosing where to stay in Abu Dhabi is easier with a few facts in hand. Abu Dhabi is in United Arab Emirates. Roughly 1.8 million people call Abu Dhabi home.
Most visitors to Abu Dhabi arrive through Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Measured directly, Abu Dhabi is around 26 km from AUH; the road distance is longer. A second option is Al Ain Airport (AAN). From AUH, travellers reach Abu Dhabi by pre-booked transfer, taxi or rental car, depending on which partners cover the route.
November, December and January tend to bring the most comfortable weather to Abu Dhabi. August is the warmest month, with average highs around 42°C. March is the wettest month, with roughly 10 mm of rain. Pack for rain if you travel in March.
The currency in United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). Languages spoken include Arabic, Persian and English. Abu Dhabi is in the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Partners with verified coverage in Abu Dhabi offer airport transfers, tours, lounges and fast track, stays, car rental, flights, eSIM or insurance cover and event tickets. If you need airport transfers in Abu Dhabi, compare the partners listed on this page before you travel. Each booking is made with the partner directly; Aurum compares them and does not run the service. Prices and availability move quickly, so confirm them on the partner's page.
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- 1.8 million
- Nearest airport
- Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), about 26 km
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Currency
- the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic, Persian and English
- Calling code
- +971
- Best months for weather
- November, December and January
- Wettest month
- March (about 10 mm)
- Warmest month
- August (average high 42°C)
- Partner categories covered
- airport transfers, tours, lounges and fast track, stays, car rental, flights, eSIM or insurance cover and event tickets