What's Abu Dhabi City Center Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Abu Dhabi City Center, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighborhood's entertainment venues and island views, as well as its cafés. Have a relaxing day at The Corniche and Abu Dhabi Corniche. Other popular sights worth a visit include Al Wahda Mall.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Abu Dhabi City Center?

We have 63 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Abu Dhabi City Center:

Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi

4-star hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Bayfront hotel with 5 restaurants, spa

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • 2 outdoor pools • 2 bars • Central location

Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi

4-star hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Walkable location

Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool

• • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Free theme park shuttle • Swim-up bar • Central location

Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa • Health club • Central location

How to Get to Abu Dhabi City Center

Abu Dhabi City Center is located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of Abu Dhabi.

Flying to:

• • Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH), 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Abu Dhabi City Center

Things to See and Do in and around Abu Dhabi City Center

What to See in Abu Dhabi City Center

• • The Corniche
• • Abu Dhabi Corniche
• • Al Manhal Palace
• • Al Bateen Palace
• • Al-Hosn Palace

Things to Do in Abu Dhabi City Center

• • Al Wahda Mall
• • Madinat Zayed Shopping Center
• • Khalidiyah Mall
• • Central Market
• • Mushrif Central Park

Other Popular Abu Dhabi City Center Attractions

• • Capital Garden
• • Al Nahyan Stadium
• • Al Wahda Club
• • Cultural Foundation
• • Qasr Al Hosn Centre

When Is the Best Time to Visit Abu Dhabi?

• • Hottest months: July, August, September, June (average 93°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 69°F)
• • Rainiest months: March, February, January, April (average 1 inches of rainfall)