Where to stay in Abu Dhabi

Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guidance for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: which areas suit which travellers, what they cost, and the stays we list in each.

• Khalifa City (2) — Villa suburbs near the airport Worth it for an early flight or a villa rental, little else.
• Al Markaziyah (3) — Waterfront towers, public beach Eight kilometres of groomed seafront right outside the lobby.
• Al Zahiyah (2) — Older blocks, cheap eats Shawarma counters and mid-range towers near the eastern corniche.
• Saadiyat Island (4) — Museum sands, low-rise calm Louvre Abu Dhabi and a turtle-nesting beach, twenty minutes from town.
• Yas Island (3) — Theme parks and a racetrack Ferrari World, the waterpark and the F1 circuit on one loop road.
• Al Maryah Island (4) — Glass finance district, polished Galleria mall below, Cleveland Clinic next door, taxis always waiting.

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