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NUM holds 14,770 places in and around Abu Dhabi. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Three of us on Saadiyat Island Saturday evening after the Louvre. Somewhere for Emirati food around 8?
Three Emirati spots near Saadiyat that suit three at 8 on Saturday. Want me to book one?
What is in the Abu Dhabi directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Abu Dhabi at a glance
Abu Dhabi began in 1761 as a settlement by a freshwater well on a Gulf island. Oil was found in 1958, and it became the UAE capital. Visitors come for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the museums of Saadiyat Island and the theme parks and race circuit on Yas Island. Winter brings mild beach weather along the Corniche.
Known for
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque جامع الشيخ زايد الكبير
Mosque with 82 domes, opened in 2007, holding over 40,000 worshippers. Its main hall carpet is often called the world's largest. Visitors book a timed ticket online.
Louvre Abu Dhabi اللوفر أبوظبي
Jean Nouvel's museum on Saadiyat Island, opened in 2017 under a dome of about 7,850 aluminum stars that lets light filter through.
Qasr Al Hosn قصر الحصن
The city's oldest stone building, begun in 1761 as a watchtower over the only freshwater well, now a museum that reopened in 2018.
Abu Dhabi Corniche كورنيش أبوظبي
Waterfront promenade along the west side of the main island with separate walking and cycle paths, parks and a public beach.
Machboos مچبوس
Gulf spiced rice with chicken, lamb or fish, flavored with dried black lime, cardamom and saffron. Regarded as a national dish across the Gulf states.
Getting there
Zayed International Airport (AUH) is about 30 km east of the city, and all airlines now use Terminal A. Airport buses A1 and A2 run 24 hours to the city center. Buses take a Hafilat card. Taxis wait outside arrivals.
Getting around
City buses run on the Hafilat card, sold at machines in bus stations, malls and the airport. Taxis and ride-hailing cover the rest. A free visitor shuttle links Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and the city center.
When to go
November to March, with January highs around 24 C, though some winter mornings are foggy. May to September is very hot and humid, with July and August highs above 40 C. Ramadan dates move earlier each year, and some daytime hours change then.
Local tip
Book your ticket on the Grand Mosque's website before you go. On Fridays, visitor hours pause from noon to 2:30 pm for prayers.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
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Where NUM looks in Abu Dhabi
Districts NUM covers here.
- Abu Dhabi (city name) أبوظبي
- Corniche
- Tourist Club Area (Al Zahiyah)
- Al Mushrif
- Yas Island
- Al Maryah Island
- Khalifa City
- Al Bateen
- Al Reem Island
- Saadiyat Island
- Al Khalidiyah
- Masdar City
How NUM works in Abu Dhabi
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
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Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Abu Dhabi
How many restaurants does NUM know in Abu Dhabi?
1,713 in and around Abu Dhabi, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Abu Dhabi?
Yes: 549 street-food spots and 64 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Abu Dhabi?
NUM knows 552 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from the airport to the city?
Take a taxi from the rank outside arrivals. Buses A1 and A2 also run 24 hours to the city center and take a Hafilat card.
What should I wear to the Grand Mosque?
Respectful clothing is required. Check the mosque's Mosque Manners page before you go. Book a ticket online first. Visitors now pay a small entry fee, while worshippers enter free.
Is the Louvre the only museum on Saadiyat Island?
No. teamLab Phenomena opened in April 2025, and the Natural History Museum and Zayed National Museum opened in late 2025.
What language can I message NUM in for Abu Dhabi?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Abu Dhabi
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
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