Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is located just off the mainland on a island in the Persian Gulf. The modern and cosmopolitan capital city offer designer shopping, gourmet dining and entertainment venues, but you can also enjoy cultural attractions, desert scenery, wildlife-watching, golf, adventure activities and relaxing on idyllic beaches.
Getting Around
Private vehicles and taxis are the primary means of transportation in the city, although public buses, run by the Abu Dhabi Municipality, are available. There are bus routes to nearby towns such as Baniyas, Habashan, Al-`Ain and Dubai.
Language
Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Time
UAE standard time (UTC+4)