Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Prior to the discovery of oil in 1958, Abu Dhabi was basically a poor, rural wasteland. Abu Dhabi now has one of the highest per-capita incomes in the world. The emirate is characterized by three political or geographic divisions: Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain and the offshore islands. Abu Dhabi City, the seat of government of the UAE and the nation's largest city (pop. 243,000), is quite modern and clean. Date palms, nestled between the glass and steel high-rises, give the city a bit of soul, but it is still primarily an administrative center. Attractions include the Petroleum Exhibition, suqs, an old palace and many newer palaces owned by local sheiks. The corniche (a walled coastal road) runs about 8 mi/ 13 km - it's a lovely boulevard along the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. The city also has an attractive park with beautiful flower gardens and a 2,200 year-old tomb, known as the Round Structure.

Language: Arabic, English     Currency: Emirati Dirham (AED)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	73	76	82	91	100	102	106	105	103	95	86	78
Low	56	58	63	69	75	79	84	85	80	73	65	59
Average	65	67	73	80	88	91	95	95	91	84	76	69
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	23	24	28	33	38	39	41	41	39	35	30	26
Low	13	14	17	21	24	26	29	29	27	23	18	15
Average	18	19	23	27	31	33	35	35	33	29	24	21
Precipitation Days
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Days	4	6	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4