United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Common scams in Abu Dhabi

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Abu Dhabi, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

6 places worth your time in Abu Dhabi, with what each is actually like and when to go.

6 dishes to eat in Abu Dhabi, what is in them, and where they belong.

5 customs and traditions in Abu Dhabi — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

How to travel around Abu Dhabi — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

5 laws, restrictions, and customs in Abu Dhabi that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

4 emergency services in Abu Dhabi you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Abu Dhabi — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Scam entries describe patterns reported in an area. They are not findings of fact, and they do not allege wrongdoing by any named business.