United Arab Emirates · Middle East

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Die Scheich-Zayid-Moschee, Wüstendünen und Formel-1-Glanz — Luxus und Tradition der Emirate in Ruhe.

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CountryUnited Arab Emirates

RegionMiddle East

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Must-see

What to experience in Abu Dhabi

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Prison Island Abu Dhabi

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Qasr Al Watan

Domed marble & limestone presidential palace with a mosaic-clad great hall & extensive library.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi

Innovative museum surrounded by water, featuring ancient to modern art pieces, kayaking & a cafe.

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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi | سي وورلد جزيرة ياس، أبوظ

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Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Indoor amusement park with rides & shows based on Warner Bros. cartoon characters & superheroes.

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Umm Al Emarat Park

This spacious, vibrant park features a shade house, botanic garden, amphitheater & large open lawn.

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Qasr Al Hosn

Palace & fort around which Abu Dhabi was built, now a museum with cultural programmes & festivals.

Golfplatz

Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Dining

Where to eat in Abu Dhabi

Restaurant

Michelin

Erth

Emiratisch

Restaurant

Michelin

Hakkasan

Kantonesisch/Chinesisch

Restaurant

Michelin

99 Sushi Bar

Japanisch/Sushi

Restaurant

Michelin

Talea by Antonio Guida

Italienisch

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Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - Abu Dhabi Mall

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Steak Chef Restaurant

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Swiss Butter - Novotel Al Bustan

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3Fils - Abu Dhabi

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Finz Restaurant

This airy, coastal-chic locale with a waterside patio offers Mediterranean-style seafood dishes.

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COYA Abu Dhabi

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West Bay Lounge Abu Dhabi Corniche

Impressions

Abu Dhabi in pictures

Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - Abu Dhabi Mall — Abu Dhabi — Bosporus Turkish Cuisine - Abu Dhabi Mall

Prison Island Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi — Prison Island Abu Dhabi

Qasr Al Watan — Abu Dhabi — Qasr Al Watan

Steak Chef Restaurant — Abu Dhabi — Steak Chef Restaurant

Swiss Butter - Novotel Al Bustan — Abu Dhabi — Swiss Butter - Novotel Al Bustan

3Fils - Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi — 3Fils - Abu Dhabi

Finz Restaurant — Abu Dhabi — Finz Restaurant

Louvre Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi — Louvre Abu Dhabi

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi | سي وورلد جزيرة ياس، أبوظ — Abu Dhabi — SeaWorld Abu Dhabi | سي وورلد جزيرة ياس، أبوظ

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi — Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Umm Al Emarat Park — Abu Dhabi — Umm Al Emarat Park

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Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Plush beachfront property with chic restaurants & bars, plus a fitness centre, a spa & a marina.

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★ 4.8

InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG

Upscale rooms & suites in a posh lodging with 5 restaurants & a spa, plus indoor & outdoor pools.

★ 4.8

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Modern rooms & elegant suites in a refined hotel featuring 12 restaurants, 3 pools & a beach.

★ 4.8

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi

Refined quarters in a high-end hotel on the water featuring 10 luxe dining options, a beach & a spa.

★ 4.7

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

Sleek high-rise hotel offering chic rooms & suites with gulf views, plus fine dining & a spa.

★ 4.7

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

Polished quarters in a swanky all-inclusive hotel offering a spa, a private beach & a golf course.

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★ 4.7

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

Opulent rooms & suites with butler service, in a ritzy hotel offering dining, bars & an upscale spa.

★ 4.7

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Glamorous hotel with stylish rooms & suites, plus 5 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools & a private beach.

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Country

Good to know about United Arab Emirates

Good to know

United Arab Emirates essentials

CapitalAbu Dhabi

CurrencyVAE-Dirham (AED)

LanguageArabisch (Englisch weit verbreitet)

Time difference from CET+3 Std.

Flight time from Zurichca. 6–6,5 Std.

Visa for Swiss passport holdersvisumfrei bis 90 Tage

ElectricityType G · 230 V

Emergency number999 (Polizei) / 998 (Rettung)

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Kosten

How much does a trip to Abu Dhabi cost?

Was kostet Vereinigte Arabische Emirate? — Tagesbudget

Dubai und Abu Dhabi: Luxus-Skyline, aber mit Metro statt Taxi und Buffet statt Sterne-Küche bleibt es bezahlbar.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 35	CHF 110	CHF 340
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 25	CHF 55	CHF 120
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 20	CHF 40
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 20	CHF 45	CHF 100
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 90	CHF 230	CHF 600

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 1'610 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter, offizielle Gebühren-Seiten). Kurs 1 CHF ≈ 4.55 AED (an USD gekoppelt). Alkohol nur in lizenzierten Hotelbars, entsprechend teuer.

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