The center of recreation, sports and shopping in the Emirates is Abu Dhabi. It is the capital of the country, the richest and largest city in the UAE. Abu Dhabi is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, there are picturesque oases, sands and rocky plains.

You can come to the UAE with any currency in the world. There you can easily exchange it for the national money of the country. In Abu Dhabi, dollars and euros are common, as well as throughout the UAE. You can exchange rubles without any problems, but the rate will be much lower than in Russia.

Accommodation

The well-to-do life of the locals is measured. There are no catchy super-projects here. Abu Dhabi always welcomes tourists with a warm welcome. There are many decent places to stay in the city. The tourism business in Abu Dhabi is developing steadily. Therefore, any hotel in the city guarantees a whole range of services for tourists. Even in an economical hotel you will receive high quality service.

The cost of a room in a hotel in Abu Dhabi depends on the class of the hotel and the season. Prices for accommodation during the period from September to May are higher than in summer. To save money, it is better to come to rest in this city from June to August, at the peak of the heat. The minimum price for a room in a first-class hotel in autumn is 580-600 dirhams. A 3* hotel room will cost about $400 per day.

Excursions in Abu Dhabi

Excursion programs have a rather high cost. Amusement park tickets are expensive. Nightlife is also expensive. average cost study tour in the city is $ 100 per person. It is cheaper to see the sights of Abu Dhabi on your own using public transport or a taxi.

A sightseeing tour of the UAE capital costs $100. It includes a visit to a vast park area - the Corniche Road embankment. It is there that the numerous fountains of Abu Dhabi are located. While vacationing in Abu Dhabi, you can drive to the nature reserve on the island of Sir Bani Yaz, go to the oasis of Al Ain or go deep sea fishing, crab hunting. Such entertainments as mountain safari and racing on dunes on motorcycles are popular. The cost of the safari is $80 per person. Tickets to water parks cost about $60.

Dining in Abu Dhabi

Tourists tend to prefer to eat in hotels. If you get tired of the Arabic menu, you can go to a restaurant that offers European dishes at any time. Abu Dhabi has fast food establishments, McDonald's and pizzerias. You can dine in a mid-range restaurant for 20-50 dirhams (AED). Pizza costs about 13 AED, fast food - no more than 10 AED.

31,9 € (129.0 dirham) – minimum budget per dayin Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪. This is enough for a good budget hostel, two trips by public transport and food (the amount is equal to two lunches in inexpensive cafes).

This amount does not include the cost of flights and insurance. A round-trip ticket from Moscow can be found for 18-20 thousand rubles. It is cheaper to fly to Dubai for 14-17 thousand rubles. In February 2018, FlyDubai posted an erroneous fare - from different cities of Russia it was possible to fly to Dubai from 2,600 rubles in both directions. This happens, but it does not last long - this tariff ended after 3 hours. To react in time, subscribe to the @samokatus telegram channel.

You can pick up insurance on services or, prices start from 0.7 € per day. Citizens of the Russian Federation receive a visa to the UAE upon arrival for up to 30 days.

Tours should be searched on metasearch engines for tours:, and. If you are only planning a trip to Abu Dhabi, then the tour will be more profitable than buying ticket, hotel and insurance separately.

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There are several ways to get from the airport to the center of Abu Dhabi:

• Buses There are several routes to different parts of the city. The center can be reached in about 45 minutes, but there may be traffic jams. A ticket costs 4 dirhams (72.7 rubles).
• Taxi to the center of Abu Dhabi will cost an average of 90 dirhams (1,453.0 rubles). Landing in a taxi at the airport - 25 dirhams (454.1 rubles), a kilometer - 1.6 dirhams (29.1 rubles).
• Private transfer(cost from 31 rubles) can be ordered on the website and.

How to move around the city?

How much does public transport cost?

The main public transport in Abu Dhabi is buses. One trip on urban routes will cost 2 dirhams (36.3 €), and on suburban routes twice as much. A week pass costs 30 dirhams (544.9 €).

By bus, you can come to the city from Dubai. At the same time, you can pay for the fare with a Dubai transport card - NOL Silver Card. The fare will cost 25 dirhams (454.1 rubles). Buses run every hour, travel time is also an hour. Bus E100 departs in Dubai from Al Gubaiba station in Bur Dubai, bus E101 departs from Ibn Battuta station.

In addition, Emirates and Etihad have a free shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi. If you are flying with Emirates, then the bus leaves 6 times a day from the arrivals area of ​​Terminal 3. And in Abu Dhabi, the final stop is the Emirates Downtown Office. Etihad passengers can take the shuttle from Etihad Travel Mall downtown. There are 10 flights per day. The end point is Abu Dhabi Airport.

How much is a taxi?

Taxis in Abu Dhabi are much cheaper than in Dubai. The price for landing in an Abu Dhabi taxi during the day is 5 dirhams (90.8 rubles), and the price for a kilometer is 1.82 dirhams (33.1 rubles) + 0.5 per minute of waiting (traffic jams and traffic lights). The minimum price for a trip is 12 dirhams.

To order a taxi, it is convenient to use the local Careem application, or catch it with your hand on the street. All taxis are equipped with a meter, and most likely no one will deceive you. But just in case, make sure that the counter is turned on.

How much is petrol and parking?

A liter of gasoline in Abu Dhabi costs an average of about 2 dirhams (36.3 rubles). An hour of parking in Abu Dhabi will cost about 2-3 dirhams (36.3 - 54.5 rubles), and a whole day - 15 dirhams (272.4 rubles).

How much does it cost to live in Abu Dhabi?

Hotels: prices for double rooms in hotels start from 30-35€ (for example, Al Diar Mina Hotel or Bin Majid Tower Hotel Apartments), in three-star hotels - from 34-39 € (for example, Al Diar Capital Hotel or Grand Continental Flamingo Hotel). A room in a four-star hotel with early booking will cost 40-45 € (for example, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abu Dhabi City Center or Golden Tulip Downtown Abu Dhabi), and in a five-star hotel - from 40-50 € (for example, Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi or Jannah Burj Al Sarab).

Most hotels are compactly located close to the center and have ratings around 7.5-8.

Hostels: hostels are a rarity in Abu Dhabi, with the exception of Backpacker Accommodation, a place in which will cost 18-22 €.

Airbnb: cheap apartments can be found outside the center for 35-40 €, but there are few such options. An apartment in the central part of the city will cost 50-70 €. In the center you can rent a room for 25-33 €, and with early booking even a little cheaper

If you don't have an AirBnb account, you can get €36 off your first booking by registering through this link.

So a good budget accommodation in Abu Dhabi will set you back between 18-30€ per night per person.

How much does a connection cost?

Both mobile operators offer travel SIM cards. Etisalat has two options available for 100 dirhams (1,816.3 rubles): a package with calls and messages and 500 MB of internet or a package with 1 GB. The tourist option starts at AED 55 (999.0 RUB) and includes 200 MB of internet.

How much does food cost in restaurants?

• Dinner in an inexpensive cafe: from 30 dirhams (544.9 rubles). For example, Al Rousha Cafeteria & Restaurant
• Fast food:
  • shawarma or falafel - 10 dirhams (181.6 rubles).
• The drinks:
  • a cup of cappuccino - 15 dirhams (272.4 rubles). For example, Caribou Coffee
  • a glass of beer - 40 dirhams (726.5 rubles).

How much do groceries cost in the supermarket?

Prices in Abu Dhabi for groceries in a supermarket are 36% higher than in Moscow. Almost all categories of goods, and especially alcohol, will cost more. In order to save money, you should go shopping in supermarkets, such as Carrefour.

How much does entertainment cost?

A walking tour of the city will cost about 20-25 €. A Russian-speaking guide can be found on the sites or.

A ticket for the hop-on-hop-off bus and cruise from Big Bus Tours for one day costs 52 € if purchased in advance on the site or 61 € on the spot. For 2 days - 60 € and 70 € respectively. There is also a premium option: hop-on-hop-off bus, cruise and City Pass for 20 attractions for 72€ and 84€ respectively.

How much do souvenirs cost?

On average, the prices for souvenirs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:

• Basic souvenirs: postcard €0.6, magnet €1.7, T-shirt €6.
• Special souvenirs: incense from 5 €, prayer beads from 3 €, coffee set from 6 €.

Museums and sights of Abu Dhabi

Many Abu Dhabi attractions have free entry. For example, you can visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the NYUAD University Art Gallery, the Manarat Al Saadiyat Gallery, or the Etihad Contemporary Art Gallery for free.

A ticket to the Louvre Abu Dhabi costs 60 dirhams (1,089.8 rubles). The Louvre is without a doubt the best place in Abu Dhabi.

A visit to the observation deck Observation Deck at 300 will cost 95 dirhams (1,725.5 rubles). Prices for visiting the Ferrari World theme park start at 300 dirhams (5,448.9 rubles). A ticket to Yas Waterworld can be purchased for a minimum of AED 250 (4,540.7 RUB).

How much more expensive is Abu Dhabi compared to Moscow?

Prices for holidays in Abu Dhabi are higher than in Moscow. Food in supermarkets is ~36% more expensive, and food in cafes and restaurants is ~22%. Read more at numbeo.com.

When to visit Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is worth a 2 day trip. The optimal weather conditions in the city are from November to April, as it can be unbearably hot in summer. In March, a large-scale cultural festival Abu Dhabi Festival takes place for almost a whole month.

Do not visit during the month of Ramadan due to religious restrictions. In the month of Ramadan, you can not drink, smoke and eat in public places. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims, its beginning is determined by the lunar calendar and changes every year. In 2020, fasting will take place from April 23 to May 23.

Many travel agencies offer our tourists huge discounts during the month of Ramadan. In the UAE, this is the “off season” at this time, as all entertainment establishments are closed, and even most shops do not work until sunset. During this period, tourists in the UAE have absolutely nothing to do but lie in the sun and walk around empty shopping malls.

Total. So how much will I spend?

So the minimum is:

• 18-30 € for accommodation
• 0.9-5 € for transport
• 13-20 € for food (cafes and supermarkets)

useful links

• Prices in Abu Dhabi on Numbeo
• Abu Dhabi ranks 115 out of 138 on the Backpacker Index (the higher the rank, the cheaper)
• Facebook groups and telegram chats/channels about the UAE:

There are many people who like to relax in warm countries. Trips to exotic places and countries are especially relevant during the period when the cold season begins in Russia. Currently, Dubai is gaining more and more popularity among tourists. This city is able to surprise with its luxury. But few travelers know what currency is in Dubai. Across the country of the United Arab Emirates is valid one currency unit. She is the main currency of Dubai - the dirham. In exchange offices, it can be determined by writing three letters in front of the amount - AED. However, sometimes the currency may be referred to as dhs. This prefix is ​​placed after sum of money.

History of currency

Not so long ago, back in 1959, the Persian rupee was used as the monetary unit in Dubai. A few years later, starting in June 1966, another currency entered circulation. She was served with the riyal of Saudi Arabia. It was a temporary currency. At this time, many sought to exchange rupees for real. The exchange rate then was 100:106.5. But the currency did not last long. Already in September of the same year, the Qatari riyal was put into circulation. At the same time, the Bahraini dinar served as a means of payment in Abu Dhabi. For one such unit they gave ten rupees.

Dubai's modern currency, the dirham, entered circulation in 1973. It began to be used throughout the territory. It was possible to exchange the old currency for the new dirham at the rate of one to one. Only Abu Dhabi excelled, here the exchange rate was only 0.1 to 1. At that time, denominations of five, ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred, two hundred, five hundred and one thousand dirhams were in use. For coins, another, smaller currency, the fils, is used.

Banknotes and coins

As in most other countries, in Dubai, the currency is issued in two versions: banknotes and coins. Banknotes are compact in size and can easily fit into any wallet. The most popular banknotes in Dubai are one hundred dirhams, they are distinguished by a red color. No less common is the purple banknote of fifty dirhams. Next comes twenty dirhams, they are blue-green, green ten and an orange banknote with a face value of five dirhams.

However, this is not all banknotes. There are also banknotes in circulation in denominations of two hundred, five hundred and one thousand dirhams. At the same time, you should be very careful, because it is very similar to a banknote with a face value of fifty dirhams. Fraudsters can take advantage of this, since the face value of the bill on one side is indicated by Arabic numerals. On the reverse side, the denomination is indicated in Roman numerals. The banknotes themselves have an image showing the life and traditions of the UAE.

In addition to banknotes, there are also coins in circulation. There are only three such banknotes:

• One dirham.
• Fifty fils.
• Twenty-five fils, the smallest coin.

It is worth considering that there are exactly one hundred fils in one dirham. But a coin with a denomination of one dirham is simply irreplaceable in Dubai. It is used to pay for a parking space. Motorists should take care of their availability in advance.

Currency exchange in Dubai

It will not be difficult to make a currency exchange in Dubai. You can do this at any specialized point. Very often they are automated. At the same time, the Dubai currency exchange rate is one of the most transparent, since it does not have any hidden fees.

You can easily find an exchange office in any of the many shopping centers. They are easy to recognize by the LED screens that display the exchange rate. His quotes are updated every morning, and sometimes several times in one day.

How and where is it more profitable to make an exchange?

Do not change all the money at once, do it as needed. This is due to the fact that during the exchange part of the money is still lost. And if you exchange the entire amount at once, but do not spend this money, then at the end of the trip you will have to change it again. This way you will lose some of the money. Do not be afraid of fraud when exchanging money. If you perform an operation in automated points, the likelihood of this is completely excluded.

Exchange rate to ruble and dollar

The exchange rate to the ruble of the Dubai currency is constantly changing. This is due to the high volatility of the Russian currency. But quotes do not have sharp drops. At the moment it costs a little more than fifteen Russian rubles. But in relation to the dollar, the Dubai currency has a stable exchange rate. For one US dollar, exchange offices offer 3,675 dirhams.

What money is better to take on a trip?

Dubai currency for residents Russian Federation is very exotic. In our country, it is unlikely that it will be possible to exchange rubles for dirhams in advance at a bank or other exchange office. But this should not upset the tourist who is going to visit.

Dubai is one of the most developed centers of recreation and tourism. For this reason, the exchange of money is not difficult. All exchange offices accept most currencies of all developed countries. The ruble is no exception.

However, despite the ease of exchange, when choosing the currency to take with you on a trip, it is better to stop at the dollar. The article has already mentioned that its rate is always stable. In addition, it is the most profitable in comparison with the euro and especially the ruble.

And in the end

At the end of the article, I would like to remind you that the currency called the dirham exists not only. The monetary unit of Morocco is also called. But it is worth considering that the rates of this currency differ significantly in relation to the euro, the dollar and others.

The Arab Dirham is the national currency of the UAE, the most stable in the world. What is the exchange rate in the country? Which currency is profitable to take with you, and which one to pay?

UAE exchange rate. Ratio to world currencies

The international abbreviation for the dirham is AED. Unofficial - DH or Dhs. A dirham is equal to 100 fils. The UAE currency is pegged to the dollar, kept artificially. Accordingly, the dirham exchange rate changes to other currencies simultaneously with the dollar.

Current course:

• 1 USD - 3.6719 AED;
• 1 EUR - 4.1221 AED;
• 1 RUB - 0.0540 AED;
• 1 GBP - 5.6531 AED;

Before leaving for the Emirates, check out the course in Russia and the UAE. In Dubai, for example, the euro exchange is disadvantageous compared to the exchange rate in Russia. If you have a Master Card, Visa, you can pay with them, even if the card is in rubles. However, the conversion rate will be extremely disadvantageous.

UAE currency against the ruble: how to calculate the rate?

Some exchange offices began to practice the exchange of rubles for dirhams. It is easy to calculate the exchange rate on your own, knowing the current value of the dollar in ruble terms.

Let's say now for 1 USD they give 68 rubles and 3.67 dirhams. We carry out the calculation:

• divide 68 by 3.67;
• we get a coefficient of 18.5;
• multiply 100 dirhams by 18.5.

As a result, the UAE currency against the ruble will be 1850 rubles per 100 dirhams. The formula is valid for all currencies due to the stability of the dirham against the dollar.

It is advisable to leave rubles only for the return trip. It makes no sense to bring them to the Emirates: the exchange rate is impressively lower than the Russian one, since the Russians are active tourists, in the Emirates and on the exchange they can make good money.

UAE currency against the dollar: where is it profitable to exchange?

The national currency of the UAE is securely “pegged” to the dollar, and since 1971 the price range of the pair has not changed significantly. Now the dollar is equal to 3.67 dirhams. The most advantageous rate is applied to $100 banknotes, the rate is significantly lower for other banknotes.

However, if the bills are dilapidated, the exchange will be carried out without deviating from the standard rate. It is profitable to exchange dollars for Arab dirhams in exchange offices (Money Exchange) at a rate higher than in hotels, at the airport, in banks.

Paying in local currency, you can save a lot: when paying for goods and services in dollars, sellers recalculate the cost of products in dirhams at a reduced rate of 3.4 Dhs per USD.

What currency to take in the UAE? How to save on exchange?

When planning a trip to the Emirates, people wonder what currency to take in the UAE? The best option is to take dollars and then exchange them for local banknotes. Exchange, payment in USD is not a problem, thanks to its popularity.

Definitely do not need to take Russian banknotes and the currency of the CIS countries because of the unfavorable exchange rate. The maximum winning dollar exchange can be made in Dubai - 3.67 dirhams.

When paying for goods with local money, you can save on big discounts, which is not the case when paying in USD. Unused Arab money can be exchanged back without any problems.

Currency in the UAE: a note to tourists

There are no restrictions on the transportation of any money. However, if the amount is impressive, the authorities will require an explanation of where the foreign or currency in the UAE came from. Tourists will have to name the reason for their transportation across the border.

• when paying a restaurant bill with local banknotes, the tip will be included in the bill amount - do not leave any more, not accepted;
• you can pay 5-10 dirhams to a porter in a hotel or at the airport, depending on the amount of luggage;
• do not leave a tip for taxi drivers - there is no such tradition;
• if Arab money runs out, they will accept pounds sterling, euros, dollars, but you will lose on the course - take care of the cash in advance.

Do not worry that dirhams have incomprehensible numbers! On the back you will see the familiar Arabic characters. Paradoxically, almost everyone in the world uses Arabic numerals, and Arabs use Indian ones.