Happy hours, brunches, new openings and the month ahead — written for people who live here.
A plant-based guide to Abu Dhabi for meat lovers willing to skip it for a night.
Real food, real prices: from shawarma that costs 10 dirhams to Ethiopian injera feasts and Malaysian roti for pocket change.
Skip the guesswork. Here's where to swim from Abu Dhabi in September, ordered by practicality: travel time, what works when, and how to avoid the crowds.
Head out of the capital for desert safaris, mountain views, Omani fjords, and cultural oases—ranked by how far you'll drive and how ready you need to be.
Mina Market leads, but Madinat Zayed and Souk Al Zafarana each answer different questions. Bargain early and come in the morning.
Three days of performances hit the city—from monster truck stunts to Egyptian concerts and Irish dance at the Cultural Foundation.
Buses cost AED 2–5, taxis from AED 12. Book by app or at a rank. Airport is 30–40 minutes away. Late-night service covers you.
Start before sunrise at Al Mina Fish Market, move through Emirati souks, hunt shawarma at midnight. Here's how to eat your way through the capital on its own terms.
No metro to the airport. Your choice: metered taxi for 80 AED in 25 minutes, bus for 4 AED in an hour, or ride-hailing apps with demand-based pricing.
Six outdoor spaces that show Abu Dhabi beyond its skyline: from a 8km coastal promenade to mangrove forests where you paddle past birds and dolphins.
Desert sunsets and dhow cruises, observation decks and private dinners, proposals and anniversaries—here's where to take someone you want to impress.
Yas Island theme parks anchor the list, but the real wins are the ones where nobody checks the time.
Six rooftop venues where the Corniche view steals the evening, from a glass-walled 62nd-floor bar to a revolving restaurant.
December's charm costs more than May's heat. Choose your trade-off: comfortable nights or breathable budgets.
Your first night matters. Choose the right neighbourhood and the city opens at a different pace.
Skip the obvious souvenirs: shop Abu Dhabi like a local, moving from duty-free strategy to souk bargaining to neighborhoods where Emiratis actually buy.
Mangrove kayaking, artisan workshops, neighbourhood souks and the art spaces locals actually visit—skip the obvious and see Abu Dhabi as residents do.
From luxury spreads to family feasts and hidden value finds, Abu Dhabi's brunch scene is bigger than ever. Here are 20 venues that deserve the cancellation.
Where to find smart casual glamour, ladies' nights that actually deliver, happy hours that run until midnight, and why Thursday beats Friday.
Skip the theme parks. These are the city's best free experiences, from turquoise beaches to desert parks and cultural landmarks that cost nothing to enter.
The Abu Dhabi cafés locals keep going back to: specialty roasters, waterfront decks, design-forward spaces, and breakfast that justifies the trip.
From the free grandeur of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to high-octane theme parks on Yas Island—these are the stops that actually earn the hype.
Five categories, one city: book by what you're actually doing, not just price tags.
From Michelin-starred fine dining to pocket-friendly neighborhood grills, the full spectrum of Abu Dhabi's table right now.