Pro

Nice weather, Emirates Palace, good beach clubs, enough things to do
Con

extreme hot in summer
In a nutshell

A haven for traveler wishing road less traveled.
MM212 Says: Completed in 2004/2005, the Emirates Palace Hotel was built by the government of Abu Dhabi in an effort to raise the profile of the city, similar to Dubai's move when they built Burj al Arab many years ago. However, Abu Dhabi did not choose to build a symbolic skyscraper,...
6 Reviews and 478 Opinions Staying in Beach Rotana in March 2007 with wife and 3-year old kid. Looking for relaxing holiday,...
amna24 Says: small quite cafee I like to sit there beside the window having my cofee with cinabon roll and reading the news paper. cinabon cinnamon rolls Warm dough, filled with legendary Makara Cinnamon, topped with freshly cream cheese frosting.
ligaya Says: Been there once, was amazing experience for me as i travelled alone but never felt alone since i met some friendly people inside the airport.. that was my first time travelling via Ethihad airlines...love the airport, very clean and people are friendly.
Lulu Hypermarket: The cheapest grocery
amna24 Says: Quality products, and lots of them, at some of the best prices in town. Electrical goods, cosmetics, stationery, men's suits, casual clothes, toys and much much more.Under one roof, play area for children, food court, money exchange centers and bank counters besides a...
Robin020 Says: Wasta is a word often heard in Dubai in the UAE. It is Arabic and translates as something like authority, influence, political (or other) power, connections, or a combination of those terms. In practical terms it means that some rules can become more flexible if you have...
BlackPanther4 Says: Much as the other article I read from 2007 ... nothing much has changed ... big scam to get your money. Ficticious speeding fines and Salik charges charged to your credit card account after the return of the car.Don't don't don't use them.
Robin020 Says: Wasta is a word often heard in Dubai in the UAE. It is Arabic and translates as something like authority, influence, political (or other) power, connections, or a combination of those terms. In practical terms it means that some rules can become more flexible if you have...
arty_girl Says: Clothing was what worried me for going to Abu Dhabi as I knew certain parts of the UAE are very conservative. Don't wear hot pants, it won't be appreciated at all. I wore shorts that were just above the knee and got a lot of unwanted attention from men. Very few actually...
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Q: hello I will in transit be during the day in abu dhabi.Someone knows a cheap hotel where is possible to check inn at about 9 am...

A: G"day there. you can check with this hotel (Al Jazeera Royal Hotel, Abu Dhabi Madinat Zayed, Behind Gold Centre) do a search on Asia rooms. dont worry much about...
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