Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

UAE Dirham · AED

The dirham is pegged to the US dollar (about AED 3.67 = USD 1). Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; carry some cash for small shops, souks and tips.

Tipping is customary but modest — rounding up or about 10-15% in restaurants (check whether a service charge is already added), and small notes for porters, drivers and valets.

Etisalat (e&) and du tourist SIMs at Zayed International arrivals (passport required); generous data bundles aimed at visitors

Plug: Type G (UK-style three rectangular pins) · 230V / 50Hz

General: 999 (police) / 112 also works

Fire: 997

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — One of the largest mosques in the world and the country's flagship — a major place of worship and also open to respectful visitors (modest dress required, abayas provided); a vast Friday congregation.

Mosques citywide — Mosques are within walking distance almost anywhere, and the adhan is called across the city; Friday Jumu'ah is the main congregational prayer (held early afternoon), and the UAE weekend is Saturday-Sunday with Friday a short working day.

Prayer rooms in venues — ADNEC, shopping malls, hotels and Zayed International Airport all have dedicated men's and women's prayer rooms (musalla) with ablution facilities.