Flights to Abu Dhabi

Corniche Street, which is close to the seaside is a very common accommodation area. Tourist club zone and downtown are also very popular amongst tourists.

You can make your hotel reservation online so that you can save time and money.

What to Eat in Abu Dhabi?

• Shawarma: UAE’s most popular food! Shawarma is very similar to the Turkish doner and made of chicken or lamb meat.
• Hummus: One of the most famous mezzes of the Arab cuisine, hummus is a must-try in Abu Dhabi.
• Al Machboos: In Abu Dhabi restaurants, they make pilaf with meat with a twist. Flavored with various spices and exotic zest like dried lemon, al machboos is a filling and nutritious dish.

Where to Eat in Abu Dhabi?

• Rashid Bin Saeed Street: Find some of the best Abu Dhabi restaurants on this street. For more good restaurants, explore the ones housed within the UAE’s famous skyscrapers.
• Fatima bint Mubarak Street: This street in Abu Dhabi is lined with countless restaurants and cafés serving food from all over the world. You can find any type of cuisine from Turkish to European dishes.                                                         

If you are in Abu Dhabi do not miss tasting famous traditional dishes such as, "harees", "machboos", "madrooba" and "salona". For more information please check Abu Dhabi Cuisine Guide. 

Here you can find useful notes about Abu Dhabi that can help you on your trip.

About Visa

Depending on passenger nationality, there are different procedures for obtaining a visa to enter the UAE. Citizens of some countries can get a visa on their arrival.

Turkish citizens who do not have a green or diplomatic passport, should email the below listed documents/data to the visa office:

• Scanned passport pages (2nd and 3rd pages)
• Scanned national ID card
• Adress of residency
• Email address
• Phone number
• Profession
• Your spouse name and surname if you are married

Neighboring Cities

• Doha, Qatar (301 km)
• Nizwa, Oman (365)
• Bandar-Abbas, Iran (355 km)
• Riffa, Bahrain (426 km)

Weather

Abu Dhabi is sunny almost throughout the year. The weather is very hot, and the humidity rate is high from April to September. The average temperature is above 40°C. Sandstorms that reduce visibility can occur during this period. On the other hand, it is relatively cooler, from October to March. January and February are the coolest time period of the year. November to April is the perfect time to visit Abu Dhabi, due to the above-mentioned weather conditions.  

Essential Numbers

• Country Code: +971
• Abu Dhabi Area Code: 2
• Airport Contact: +971 2 505 5555
• Emergency Line: 999

The city combines modern architecture with a traditional lifestyle. Huge malls, world-class hotels, skyscrapers with the oriental lifestyle. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Capital Gate, UAE Pavilion, and Yas Viceroy are among the most visited places in Abu Dhabi. Also, the Capital Gate building, which is the Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi, is as famous as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is on the Guinness World Records list.  

You can visit Abu Dhabi travel guide for more information.