Abu Dhabi tours, activities and tickets

In terms of weather, the best time for an Abu Dhabi daytrip is between November and March. But, please keep in mind that every other tourist is aware of this, too. This is the height of the tourist season and you’ll find more events and activities in Abu Dhabi during this time. April through October brings much higher temperatures. The thermometer often rises well above 100° and the high humidity makes touring Abu Dhabi somewhat difficult. You can find a better price for your hotel room during the off-season, but the discount may not be deep enough to make up for the poor weather.

Most Abu Dhabi daytrips from Dubai include transportation and hotel pickup. In those cases, you needn’t worry about getting there. Just enjoy the view. Otherwise, by car, you’ll take highway E11 South until you reach the E10 West. The E10 West leads directly into Abu Dhabi. Taking a taxi is expensive: 70 dollars for a taxi you hailed from the sidewalk or 40 dollars if you pre-book. The bus ride to Dubai from Abu Dhabi only costs 4 dollars. You will need to check the timetables once you get there; but, it’s most likely you’ll take the E100 Bus from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Dubai to Central Bus Station in Abu Dhabi. From there, you’ll probably want to take a taxi to your destination.

Not sure how to act? No problem. Pick up a complimentary ethics guide at the police station. The small booklet will tell you what to wear, how to act in public, what to do, and what not to do. It’s certainly worth a read before you hit the streets of Abu Dhabi.

• Abu Dhabi is an archipelago comprised of over 200 islands.
• On average, Abu Dhabi experiences only 5 days of rain per year. Bring sunblock and an umbrella for shade.
• The famous Yas Marina Circuit cost over 1 billion to construct and held the first ever night time Formula 1 Grand Prix.
• Abu Dhabi is one of the few places in the world with ATMs that dispense gold!