Luxury Abu Dhabi Holidays

Location

Capital of the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula

Size

67,340 square kilometres

Local Time

GMT +4

Telephone code

+971 2

Visa

A 30 day visitor’s visa will be issued upon entry for UK citizens, visitors holding other passports should check the visa requirements with the nearest UAE diplomatic mission.

Currency

UAE Dirhams (DHS)

Tipping

Some bars and restaurant will add a service charge to the bill. 10% is classed as generous. Hotel guests might provide a small cash tip for particularly attentive service or by adding a tip to the final bill upon check out.

Vaccinations

None are compulsory, however visitors should contact their doctor/medical practitioner for more information. As conditions can change quickly, please also check the current health requirements on gov.uk.

Flying time

Approximately 7 hours from the UK

Electricity

The power supply is 220v. The UK 3-pin plug is commonly used, so adaptors are not required.

Tourist office

visitabudhabi.ae

Language

Official language - Arabic, and English widely spoken. Some useful phrases are: Hello/welcome – Márhaba, Goodbye – Máa Saláma, Thank you – Shúkran

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in many public places, such as shopping malls. Electronic cigarettes are illegal in the UAE and are likely to be confiscated at the border.