We have lived in Abu Dhabi for over four years and it is an amazing city! It is completely safe (for couples, solo women, etc.) and there is so much to do. The nightlife is plentiful and alcohol is easily available in licensed places (nearly all hotel bars and restaurants). The locals are friendly, and everyone speaks English. We absolutely love this city.
Nomad Guide of Abu Dhabi
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Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi
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Cost of Living for Expats :
$4,301/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$6,432/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$11,282/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$3,224/mo
Cost of coffee :
$4.54
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$3,037/mo
Dinner:
$17.09
Beer :
$6.34
Coca Cola :
$2.27
Tax for 50k income :
$
Tax for 100k income :
$
Tax for 250k income :
$
Pros and Cons Living in Abu Dhabi
Like many other cities Abu Dhabi have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
✅ Very safe
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Perfect humidity now
✅ Good air quality today
✅ Many Nomad List members have been
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are pretty safe
✅ People can speak basic English
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco
Cons
❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ No democracy
❌ Way too expensive
❌ Pretty slow internet
❌ Way too hot in the summer
❌ Difficult to make friends
❌ Not safe for women
❌ Not family friendly
❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+
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Security and Crime in Abu Dhabi
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Very Low Crime rate
Very High Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Abu Dhabi
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Cities near Abu Dhabi to visit
There are several cities and places close to Abu Dhabi worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city. You can discover Dubai, Doha, Manama, Sharjah, and Shiraz, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Reviews of Abu Dhabi - Feedback from travelers
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We have lived in Abu Dhabi for over four years and it is an amazing city! It is completely safe (for couples, solo women, etc.) and there is so much to do. The nightlife is plentiful and alcohol is easily available in licensed places (nearly all hotel bars and restaurants). The locals are friendly, and everyone speaks English. We absolutely love this city.