Halal Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has no metro (one is planned), so the city moves by road. Distances are long and summers are very hot, so almost everyone uses cheap metered taxis, ride-hailing apps or hotel cars rather than walking; an air-conditioned public bus network covers the main routes for the budget-conscious. ADNEC is central and close to the airport, so transfers are short.

The official silver Abu Dhabi taxis are metered, plentiful and inexpensive — flag one, use a rank, or book via Careem/Uber/Hala. Fares are low by international standards. In the heat, plan door-to-door rather than walking between venues.

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.