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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Shopping
Shopping in this part of the world is fantastic. Perhaps it’s because of the four long, hot summer months where there is nothing to do but trawl around the air-conditioned shopping malls.... read more
Online Shopping
The popularity of online shopping is increasing, particularly in an expat city like Abu Dhabi where many residents long for products from their home countries. However, not all companies... read more
Refunds & Exchanges
Always check the refund and exchange policy before you buy something, especially if it is a major purchase or you are not 100% sure about it. Each shop has its own policy, but retailers... read more
Consumer Rights
There are currently no laws, codes or regulations that protect consumers, although changes are currently being discussed at government level. In the meantime, unfortunately, shops can do... read more
Shipping
The UAE, with its huge shopping malls and amazing range of goods, is an important shopping hub for residents of other GCC and Middle East countries. The hundreds of thousands of... read more
How To Pay
There are facilities for exchanging or withdrawing money pretty much everywhere there is a chance to spend it. If you need to withdraw cash, ATMs are available all over the country, in... read more
Bargaining
Like it or not, bargaining is common practice in the souks and smaller shops in Abu Dhabi. Shopkeepers expect it and so the first price you are given is usually wildly inflated. It helps... read more
