Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and is one of the popular travel destinations all year round. The city is blessed with its scorching desert, blissful nature, magnificent architecture, world-class restaurants, and impressive shopping destinations. Abu Dhabi also is home to the largest indoor flight chamber and tallest indoor climbing wall in the world. It takes around 10 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to Abu Dhabi. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Abu Dhabi including W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Villaggio Hotel & Resort, and Emirates Palace. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Abu Dhabi such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Abu Dhabi is open for visiting is from late October to early December. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Abu Dhabi. The temperature will usually varied from 16°C to 40°C and is rarely below 13°C or above 44°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Abu Dhabi, you can plan a travel to Abu Dhabi close to the end of October or early December, just before the holiday peak starts.

Operating airlines available in Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp including both domestic and international carriers. Such airlines include Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietjet, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar, EVA Air, and many more. For further information in regards to travel safety during the pandemic can be referred to Traveloka’s travel advisory and other requirements during COVID-19.

What are the main airports available in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) 

Abu Dhabi International Airport is the main airport operating in Abu Dhabi. It is 32 km away from Abu Dhabi. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 25 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Abu Dhabi International Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Places to stay in Abu Dhabi

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island – W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is a 5-star hotel located within Abu Dhabi city. It is 32 km away from Abu Dhabi city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 8 km. The hotel has a total of 499 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Wonderful Guest Room, Marvelous Guest Room, Spectacular Guest Room, Fantastic Suite, Fabulous Suite, WOW Suite, and Extreme WOW Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurants, spa, fitness center, outdoor pools, terrace, and meeting facilities. 

Villaggio Hotel & Resort – Villaggio Hotel & Resort is a 4-star hotel located within Abu Dhabi city. It is 4 km away from Abu Dhabi city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 32 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Deluxe Twin Room, Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Suite, and Executive Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurant, free wi-fi, pool, gym, and meeting facilities. 

Emirates Palace – Emirates Palace is a 5-star hotel located within Abu Dhabi city. It is 7 km away from Abu Dhabi city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 37 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Pearl Room, Diamond Room, Khaleej Suite, Khaleej Deluxe Suite, Pearl Palace Suite, Royal Khaleej Suite, Two-Bedroom Palace Suite, and Three Bedroom Palace Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurant, free wi-fi, fitness center, salon, beach club, and meeting facilities.

Highlights in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – Located in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the country and is famously known for the white beauty of the Gulf. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was built to be a symbol of tolerance and respect as well as allowing different cultures to understand and acquire a greater knowledge of Islam. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is 14 km away from Abu Dhabi city and 21 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 15 minutes to drive from Abu Dhabi city to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and around 20 minutes from the airport. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque opens from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm on Saturday to Thursday, and from 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm on Friday to visit with no entrance fee. 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – Founded in 2007, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a mostly indoor theme park located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It was the world’s first Ferrari-themed park that featured Formula Rossa, the fastest roller coaster in the world. The theme park offers many fun and adventurous rides and attractions, such as Formula Rossa, Flying Aces, Fiorano GT Challenge, Turbo Track, and many more. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is 33 km away from Abu Dhabi city and 10 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 30 minutes to drive from Abu Dhabi city to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and around 15 minutes from the airport. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi opens from 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm on Tuesday to Saturday to visit. The entrance fee is in the range of AED230 to AED295 for a single pass and from AED842 to AED2,895 for the annual pass. 

Louvre Abu Dhabi – Located in Abu Dhabi, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum that covers around 24,000 sqm in size. This museum holds the rank of the largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula. Louvre Abu Dhabi consists of 55 individual buildings, including 23 galleries to make it a museum city by the sea. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi. Louvre Abu Dhabi is 14 km away from Abu Dhabi city and 37 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 20 minutes to drive from Abu Dhabi city to Louvre Abu Dhabi and around 30 minutes from the airport. Louvre Abu Dhabi opens daily from 10.00 pm to 6.30 pm to visit and closes on Monday. The entrance fee is AED63 for adults, AED31.50 for young adults and senior citizens, and free for children under 13 years old.

Travel tips to Abu Dhabi

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that plan is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

Bring Extra ATM & Credit Cards During Your Travel

There is a saying that doesn’t keep all your money with your person when you travel, but that doesn’t mean you should not bring extra money at all. Keep extra credit and atm cards with you when you travel. This will help greatly when things go south and believe me, it probably will. Keeping cards instead of cash with your person is better and safer. 

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.

How to Book with Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp

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Booking might be hard on certain online travel agency platforms, but Traveloka has its ways of making it easy for customers to book their flights. 

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