City Details: Abu Dhabi

A few alternate names for Abu Dhabi are: A-pu-that-pi, AEbu Saby, AUH, Aboe Dhabi, Abou Dabi, Abu Dabi, Abu Dabis, Abu Daby, Abu Daibi, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.

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Abu Dhabi

General Information

  • Official Name: United Arab Emirates
  • Common Name: United Arab Emirates
  • Population: 1807000
  • Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Coordinates: 24.45118, 54.39696
  • Country Code: ARE
  • Continent: Asia

Closest Airports to Abu Dhabi

  • 1. Bateen Airport (AZI), distance from city center: 6.69 km
  • 2. Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), distance from city center: 25.81 km
  • 3. Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF), distance from city center: 27.25 km

Location of Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Country Details

  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Official Name: United Arab Emirates
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Western Asia
  • Population: 9,890,400
  • Area: 83,600 km²
  • Languages: Arabic
  • Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (د.إ)
  • Timezones: UTC+04:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Oman
  • Saudi Arabia

Top Events in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ADIHEX | Group of 8 Pass (30 August - 7 September)
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ADIHEX | Group of 8 Pass (30 August - 7 September)

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ADIHEX | Party of 5 Pass (30 August - 7 September)
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ADIHEX | Party of 5 Pass (30 August - 7 September)

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ADIHEX | Family Day Pass (30 August - 7 September)
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ADIHEX | Family Day Pass (30 August - 7 September)

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ADNEC Centre
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ADIHEX | All Days Access (30 August - 7 September)
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30
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ADIHEX | All Days Access (30 August - 7 September)

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ADNEC Centre
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ADIHEX | Group of 20 Pass (30 August - 7 September)
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30
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ADIHEX | Group of 20 Pass (30 August - 7 September)

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ADNEC Centre
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ADIHEX Single Pass (30 August - 7 September)
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30
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ADIHEX Single Pass (30 August - 7 September)

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ADNEC Centre
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Massar Egbari Live in Abu Dhabi
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Sep
12
Fri

Massar Egbari Live in Abu Dhabi

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The Hall - Pixoul, Al Qana
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Sponge Cola Live in Abu Dhabi
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Sep
13
Sat

Sponge Cola Live in Abu Dhabi

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The Hall - Pixoul, Al Qana
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire
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Sep
27
Sat

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire

7:00 AM
Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire
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27
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire

2:00 PM
Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire
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Sep
28
Sun

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire

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Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ
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Oct
2
Thu

NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ

4:00 PM
Etihad Arena, Yas Island
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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
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Oct
2
Thu

New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

5:00 PM
Etihad Arena
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NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ
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Oct
4
Sat

NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ

3:00 PM
Etihad Arena, Yas Island
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Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right Tour
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Oct
8
Wed

Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right Tour

4:00 PM
Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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SMASHING PUMPKINS
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Oct
9
Thu

SMASHING PUMPKINS

5:00 PM
Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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Abdul Majeed Abdallah
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Oct
11
Sat

Abdul Majeed Abdallah

12:00 AM
Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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Coming Home — 60 Years of Scorpions Tour
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Oct
21
Tue

Coming Home — 60 Years of Scorpions Tour

4:00 PM
Etihad Arena, Yas Bay
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POWER SLAP 16: WOLVERINE vs KLINGBEIL
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Oct
24
Fri

POWER SLAP 16: WOLVERINE vs KLINGBEIL

12:00 AM
Space 42 Arena
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UFC® 321
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25
Sat

UFC® 321

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Etihad Arena, Yas Island
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