Abu Dhabi is impressive, but unfortunately it seems to have virtually no interest in visits from “budget” travelers. There are no hostels or cheap hotels at all, though value in the 3-star and 4-star hotels is actually quite good.
If you really want to see the place on a shoestring budget you are probably best off visiting by bus from Dubai, which at least has some budget facilities.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 86.65 - 116.62 |
| 62.94 - 125.61 |
| 58.04 - 141.96 |
| 110.63 - 172.75 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | - |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bus Tour | This hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus is probably the best way to see all the main sights in a few hours. | Adults Children | 62.94 26.98 |
| Ferrari World | This Ferrari-themed amusement park is mostly indoors, and is located on nearby Yas Island. | adults children | 80.38 62.67 |
| Family beach admission | There are free beaches as well, but there's a small admission price to the gated family areas. | adults children | 9.54 5.45 |
| Louvre Abu Dhabi | Opened in 2017, the UAE branch of the famous museum is worth a look. | adults ages 13-22 | 16.35 8.17 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Look for Indian, Chinese, or kebab shops for cheap meals around the clock. | 3.81 - 5.99 |
| Budget lunch | Same advice as for breakfast, although there are also fast food chains at the malls that are budget friendly as well. | 6.27 - 9.54 |
| Budget dinner | Assuming a sit-down dinner, for best value you have to avoid hotel restaurants and follow locals. Lebanese places are great value. | 9.54 - 16.35 |
| Pint of beer in a bar | Alcohol is only served at bars that are attached to hotels, and nothing is ever cheap. | 7.63 - 12.26 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 20.44 - 24.52 |
| Public bus from airport to city center | 1.09 |
| 3km taxi ride in Abu Dhabi | 1.91 - 3.00 |
| Public bus ride in Abu Dhabi | 0.54 |