Which neighborhood is in Abu Dhabi?

A professional or tourist departure for the United Arab Emirates? We give you the best areas to stay in Abu Dhabi!

The capital of the United Arab Emirates and the Abu Dhabi Emirate, this eponymous city houses almost 600,000 inhabitants is the third city of the country after Dubai and Shajah. Economic, cultural, financial, political and industrial bulwark of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi enjoys a leading geostrategic position thanks to the oil economy in the Persian Gulf. It grows mainly in the last century around several islands connected by many bridges.

With its warm and humid subtropical desert climate, the temperature is unsustainable in the summer (with 50°C), so it is better to go from November to April. Accommodation in Abu Dhabi involves discriminating between many tourist areas or frequented by expatriates. If it is not difficult to find where to sleep in Abu Dhabi, the rents in dirhams can be exorbitant (1500 € to 4000 € per month) depending on the type of accommodation chosen (bedroom, studio, apartment, luxury hotel...). This is where to stay in Abu Dhabi.

Al Khalidiya and Moussafah

District one can no longer central near the Corniche, it is very popular with tourists. It is a neighborhood where to sleep in Abu Dhabi to find – like everywhere in the émiraties cities – many parks and green spaces, plethora of supermarkets and shopping centres – if you like shopping – in the west to find the comfort of Europe. Around Al Khalidiya, there are old buildings close to modern buildings, spacious accommodations with private pool, sauna, playgrounds, gymnasiums: all the comforts needed for a chic tourism.

Al Markaziyah

The area bordered by the Corniche – a 8-kilometre long seafront with views of the vertiginous skyscrapers, bike paths and pedestrian trails – it is very appreciated by visitors who come to visit Abu Dhabi. Contemplate the World Trade Centre, the Nation Towers or the Etihad Towers, whose shadows are clearly reflected in the waters. Articulated around Hamdan Street, the main boulevard, enter multiple souks in the neighborhood to shopping. Try to market the articles, price negotiation is here a national sport. Difficult to travel, even more to park but in any case, everything is accessible on foot: narguiled bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets. A good area to stay in Abu Dhabi if you like active and living areas.

Khor al-Maqta

Located on the sea arm called "Grand Canal", this neighborhood and its shores are home to several luxury and high-end seaside resorts. You will find oriental restaurants of international culinary specialties and enjoy a splendid view of the Grande Mosque (Sheikh Zayed Mosque) or the beach on the Khor .

Al Zahiyah

World cuisine restaurants, shopping malls, nargled bars, skyscrapers: this is what this neighborhood contains. Located at the eastern end of the Corniche, the advantage here is that hotels are of a better value for money. Shopping and shopping lovers in local shops, games and fashion, your desires will be relaxed in this neighborhood.

Main photo credit: Flickr – Peter Rivera