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Abu Dhabi

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Abu Dhabi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Abu Dhabi are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and January the wettest (about 15 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January23.617.2159.9
February24.717.6810.2
March28.420.01410.3
April32.823.3910.9
May36.526.9412.1
June38.829.7012.4
July40.431.6011.4
August40.831.6111.2
September38.829.8011.2
October34.827.2110.8
November30.223.3210.0
December26.019.659.7

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People and places shaping Abu Dhabi

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Dates that matter

Past and future events in Abu Dhabi

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Upcoming

  1. 2028 UCI Road World Championships

    Wikidata records Abu Dhabi as the event location.

  2. 47th Chess Olympiad

    Wikidata records Abu Dhabi as the event location. Chess tournament.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1971

    On December 2, 1971, Abu Dhabi, along with five other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

  2. Formation of the United Arab Emirates

    On December 2, 1971, Abu Dhabi, along with five other emirates, formed the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Current public leadership

  • Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

    Wikidata currently records this person as Abu Dhabi's head of government. President of the United Arab Emirates.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Abu Dhabi has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

    Founder of the United Arab Emirates and first President; his leadership is highlighted in the history of Abu Dhabi.

Local business and employers

  • Etihad Airways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Flag-carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates.

  • Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. State-owned petroleum company.

  • e&

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi-based multinational telecom provider.

  • Thuraya

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Regional mobile-satellite provider in the Middle East.

  • Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Sovereign wealth fund.

Newspapers and local media

  • Sky News Arabia

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Arabic-language rolling news channel.

  • The National

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. UAE newspaper.

  • National Geographic Abu Dhabi

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Emirati satellite documentary channel.

  • Al-Fajr

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Emirati newspaper.

  • Star Series

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Middle Eastern TV channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Abu Dhabi, in brief

Abu Dhabi is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Abu Dhabi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Abu Dhabi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Abu Dhabi

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Abu Dhabi

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Abu Dhabi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Abu Dhabi

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08 · Questions

Questions about Abu Dhabi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abu Dhabi

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Abu Dhabi located and what are its coordinates?

Abu Dhabi is situated in United Arab Emirates at geographic coordinates 24.4512, 54.3970 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi has a recorded population of approximately 1,807,000 and observes the Asia/Dubai time zone (AED).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Abu Dhabi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Abu Dhabi include ar-AE, fa, en, hi, ur, and the circulating currency is AED.

04 · Q&A

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