Abu Dhabi is the name of both the emirate and the emirate's primary city. Abu Dhabi emirate occupies more than 375 square miles of the country, claiming more than 80 percent of the UAE's entire area.

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), ranking first out of 382 global cities in the 2025 standings, Abu Dhabi has held Numbeo’s title of the world’s safest city for almost a decade ...

especially if you plan on spending a lot of time outside of Abu Dhabi city. The emirate's major highways are easy to navigate, although maintenance efforts can cause construction-related traffic.

A vibrant mix of desert, beaches, sunshine, skyscrapers, deep-rooted heritage and endless entertainment, it is hard to not love everything Abu Dhabi has to offer ... venue in the region Zayed Sports ...