What are the emergency numbers in Abu Dhabi?

Police: 999; Ambulance: 998; Fire: 997.

Which airport serves Abu Dhabi?

Zayed International (Abu Dhabi) (AUH), 28 km from the centre.

Practical essentials for visiting Abu Dhabi, UAE. Every fact links to an official or government source.

AUH · Zayed International (Abu Dhabi) — 28 km from the centre (straight line) · Website ↗ · Directions ↗

Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Humidity	Rain
Jan	24°C	17°C	65%	15 mm
Feb	25°C	18°C	64%	8 mm
Mar	28°C	20°C	60%	14 mm
Apr	33°C	23°C	53%	9 mm
May	37°C	27°C	53%	4 mm
Jun	39°C	30°C	57%	0 mm
Jul	40°C	32°C	57%	0 mm
Aug	41°C	32°C	57%	1 mm
Sep	39°C	30°C	61%	0 mm
Oct	35°C	27°C	61%	1 mm
Nov	30°C	23°C	59%	2 mm
Dec	26°C	20°C	64%	5 mm

comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) — Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026
New Year's Day — Jan 1, 2027
Ramadan — Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Eid al-Fitr — Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Arafat Day — May 16, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Eid al-Adha — May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Islamic New Year — Jun 6, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Prophet's Birthday — Aug 15, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)

Swimwear is fine at beaches and pools, but cover up away from them.
Dress modestly in malls and public places; at mosques cover arms and legs, and women cover their hair.
Public displays of affection, swearing and rude gestures can be offences.

Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.

UAE dirham (AED). Pegged to the US dollar at about AED 3.67 = US$1.

Tipping is customary but not compulsory; many restaurants add a service charge to the bill.

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.