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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Residential Areas
As in all cities, every area of Abu Dhabi has its pros and cons, and choosing where to live depends on your needs. Start by prioritising what is most important to you and that should... read more
Al Bateen & Al Khubeirah
This is a popular, and relatively quiet, prestigious area which is largely occupied by wealthy UAE nationals. With several palaces in Al Bateen hidden behind high walls and imposing... read more
Al Karamah, Al Musalla, Al Mushrif & Al Rowdah
This area forms the heart of Abu Dhabi. The four areas are next to each other and are good, quiet locations popular with the Western expat community. The area is bordered by 30th and 2nd... read more
Al Khalidiyah & Al Hosn
Two of the more up-market areas of the city, Al Khalidiya and Al Hosn are bounded by 30th Street, Old Airport Road, the corniche to the north and 11th Street to the south. The area has a... read more
Al Markaziyah, Madinat Zayed & Al Wahda
This is a bustling, lively, highly-populated area of the city that is full of local culture and tradition. It is also one great big car park! The traffic is very busy, sometimes due to... read more
Al Nahyan, Al Muroor & Al Zahraa
This area follows the Eastern Ring Road from 11th Street all the way down to the Al Bateen Airport. It is primarily low-rise residential and single-family housing in old villas, but there... read more
Al Raha & Madinat Khalifa
Al Raha Beach is a huge development covering 11km of sea facing land at the entrance to Abu Dhabi island. It is located on the beachfront side of the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway (H-11),... read more
Between The Bridges
The area unimaginatively named Between-the-Bridges (also called Bain Al Jessrain) includes Officers’ City with its two large compounds: Mangrove Village and the adjacent Seashore Villas.... read more
Breakwater
Established in 2006, Marina Villas is an exclusive development at the edge of the Breakwater area, just behind Marina Mall. The villas have views across the sea and are the only... read more
Tourist Club Area
The Tourist Club Area is buzzing with activity and is one of the most vibrant parts of Abu Dhabi. It’s the perfect place to live if you want to experience busy city life and be close to... read more
