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Flights Guide

There are a number of non-stop flight options from the UK and Ireland to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International airport, with either Etihad Airways or British Airways.

UK and Irish clients can depart Heathrow, Manchester or Dublin.

See our helpful table below for more information.

Best time to go

Sunny blue skies and high temperatures can be expected most of the year. There isn’t much rainfall in the emirate either. Temperatures range from a low of around 13C on a winter’s night, to a high of around 42C on a summer’s day.

Essentials

Population: 3.7 million

Capital city: Abu Dhabi City

Currency: UAE dirham

Time difference: GMT+4 in winter, GMT+3 in summer

International dial code: +971

Languages: Although Arabic is the official language in the UAE, English is widely spoken. Most business transactions in Abu Dhabi are conducted in English.

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