Explore Abu Dhabi

Most people pick Dubai as their destination when travelling to the UAE, but Abu Dhabi has some of the most amazing tourist attractions in the country and is possibly a better destination for tourists coming to the UAE. Abu Dhabi is perhaps the most important city in the country politically, geographically and historically. Abu Dhabi is not only the capital of the country, but is is also home to UAE,s President. When visiting the UAE, seeing and staying in the capital is a must!

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Arabic is the official national language, but English is spoken more widely.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
United Arab Emirates Dirham
UTC+04:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 145AED (R741), and a 3-course meal for 2 people at an exclusive restaurant will be around 350AED (R1790)
Drinks
A local beer will be 40AED (R204) and Cocktails are around 50AED (R255.79).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
The basic taxi fare is 12 AED (R61.39) and 1 AED (R5.12) per kilometer.
General Transport
Abu Dhabi has public busses which cost around 25 AED (R127.90) per day and they stop at most of the popular tourist destinations.

Things to do in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; Yas Waterworld; See more of the local culture; Ferrari World; Great Concerts and Events; Sir Bani Yas Islands; Emirates Palace; Yas Marina Circuit

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Rabies
  • Polio
  • Measles
  • Meningitis
  • Mumps and Rubella
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • VPN
  • Water bottle
  • Activated charcoal
  • Handsanitizer
  • Copy of travel documents
  • First Aid Kit
  • Universal Adapter
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Camera
  • Sun Hat
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans entering the United Arab Emirates need a valid passport and a visa.