Abu Dhabi
Photo: Wadiia · CC BY-SA 4.0
A mosque with enough marble and chandeliers to make Dubai's skyline look understated by comparison, a Formula 1 track lit for a night race under the desert sky, and an art museum built with the Louvre's own name over the door.
The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is Nov–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 36°C (97°F).
Best time to go
Nov–Mar
Budget on the ground
$$$ · high-end
Nearest airport
AUH · Abu Dhabi
Good for
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
sunshine and salt water
old stones and real towns
eating extremely well
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May34°C94°F
Jun–Aug42°C108°F
Sep–Nov36°C97°F
Dec–Feb26°C78°F
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