Education

★★★★★ 3.2/5

Healthcare

★★★★★ 3.6/5

City Score

Safety

★★★★★ 2.759319527/5

Culture

★★★★★ /5

Things to do in Abu Dhabi

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1.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

34,335+ Reviews

2.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

4,008+ Reviews

3.

Emirates Palace

5,963+ Reviews

4.

Yas Marina Circuit

4,212+ Reviews

5.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

1,117+ Reviews

Economy in Abu Dhabi

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Average monthly salary

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Economic Freedom

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GDP growth

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Income tax rate

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Corporate tax rate

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Sales tax

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Size of government

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Sound money

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International trade

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Regulation

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Territorial taxation

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No

Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi

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Cost of Living Index

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59.5%

Housing

$ 1

1 Bedroom apartment outside city

$ 1

3 bedroom apartment in city

$ 1

1 bedroom apartment in city

Eating out

$ 1

Meal at inexpensive restaurant

$ 1

3 course meal for 2 people

$ 1

Meal at mcdonalds

Groceries

$ 1

0.5L Domestic beer

$ 1

Cigarette Pack (marlboro)

$ 1

1kg Chicken breast

Monthly Airbnb Prices

Avg. Shared Room

$ 1

Min. Shared Room

$ 1

Max. Shared Room

$ 1

Avg. Private Room

$ 1

Min. Private Room

$ 1

Max. Private Room

$ 1

Avg. Hotel Room

$ 1

Min. Hotel Room

$ 1

Max. Hotel Room

$ 1

Avg. Entire Apartment

$ 1

Min. Entire apartment

$ 1

Max. Entire Apartment

$ 1

Coworking Spaces in Abu Dhabi

#96 of 777 cities with coworking spaces

High

24 Coworking spaces

Average monthly price of desk: Abu Dhabi AED 129/mo

Best reviewed coworking spaces

1. Regus Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen C6 : No reviews

2. Regus Abu Dhabi, ADGM Square-Al Sila Tower : No reviews

3. Regus Abu Dhabi Airport Road : No reviews

4. Regus Abu Dhabi Al Arjan : No reviews

5. Regus Abu Dhabi Al Falah : No reviews

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6. Regus Abu Dhabi, ADGM – AL Maqam Tow : No reviews

7. Regus Abu Dhabi, B1 Mussafah : No reviews

8. Regus Abu Dhabi, Tamouh Tower : No reviews

9. Witwork Cafe 302 Abu Dhabi : No reviews

10. Krypto Labs : 1

Society in Abu Dhabi

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Population Density

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High

Average age

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1. Couscous

2. Harissa

3. Fricasse

4. Brik

5. Lablabi

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6. Usban

7. Boukha

8. Asida

9. Kamounia

10. Bambalouni

Environment in Abu Dhabi

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Climate Index

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Weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High°C	23	25	28	32	37	39	40	40	38	35	30	25
Low°C	18	19	22	26	29	31	33	33	31	28	24	21
Sunshine	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny	Very sunny
Rainfall	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy	Not rainy
Wind	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy	Semi-windy
Cloud	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy	Not cloudy

Near mountains

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Yes

Near beach

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Yes

Island

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Yes

Pollution

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Politics in Abu Dhabi

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Individual freedom

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Equality

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National Security

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Rule of law

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Legal system

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Identity & Relationships

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Religious Freedom

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Democracy Index

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Freedom of association

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Freedom of movement

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Freedom of expression

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Constitutional form

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Head of state

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Executive legitimacy

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Culture in Abu Dhabi

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Nature & Parks

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Spas & Wellness

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Museums & Art Galleries

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Theaters & Concerts

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