Middle EastCity
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Abu Dhabi is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
44
Safety
86
Culture
66
Health
78
Internet
82
Outdoors
46
Access
88
Practical details
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Languages
Arabic
Population
11.3M
Time zone
UTC+04:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Feb · Mar
Climate
Desert
Warmest month
Jul · 41°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 50/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$263
Local daily spend
AED 966
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel
TERRORISM (T) OTHER (O)
Source country update: 03/03/2026
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
AED
Best months list
Feb · Mar · Nov
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image