Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Abu Dhabi, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
Cash is still the preferred method of payment in the UAE, although credit and debit cards are now widely accepted. Foreign currencies and travellers’ cheques can be exchanged in licenced... read more
Local Currency
The monetary unit is the dirham (Dhs.), which is divided into 100 fils. The currency is also referred to as AED (Arab Emirate dirham). Notes come in denominations of Dhs.5 (brown), Dhs.10... read more
Banks
The well structured and ever growing network of local and international banks, strictly controlled by the UAE Central Bank, offers a full range of commercial and personal banking... read more
ATMs
Most banks operate ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines, also known as cash machines, cash points or service tills) which accept a range of cards. Most ATMs, although linked to a specific... read more
Money Exchanges
Money exchanges (or bureau de changes) are available all over Abu Dhabi. They offer good service and reasonable exchange rates, often better than the banks. You'll find at least one in... read more
Credit Cards
Most shops, hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA). Smaller retailers are sometimes less keen to accept credit cards and you... read more
Tipping
Tipping practices are similar to most parts of the world. Here in Abu Dhabi because of the increase in taxes added to your hotel restaurant bills (10-16%) people are becoming less... read more
