Do’s

• Try to understand the culture of Abu Dhabi, which is mainly based on Islam.
• Wear decent clothing that covers up, to respect their conservative culture.
• Stick to being quieter while the Azan is played five times per day.
• Clear any litter created while visiting a beach or other public place.
• Do wear your swimsuit while swimming in private pools but make sure to be covered while visiting a public swim spot.
• Keep your public display of affection limited to holding hands only.
• Be very careful with your social media posts. Make sure you do not share something that puts the city in a bad light.
• Follow rules during Ramadan. Eating out in public for the most part of the day is not allowed.

Don’ts

• Don’t wear a bikini in public beaches because of the conservative culture of Abu Dhabi.
• Taking pictures of local people (without their consent), government buildings, military camps, and industrial plants are not allowed.
• Make sure you do not use your left hand for greeting someone or for eating.
• Public displays of intimacy will not be appreciated as it is a conservative city.
• Do not make the gesture of pointing fingers at someone, it is considered rude.
• Make sure you do not get too drunk so you misbehave in public. 
• Do not stay with a person of the opposite sex who you are not married or related to.
• Staying in a car with a person of the opposite sex that you are not related or married to is also forbidden.
• Drinking and driving even in controlled amounts is not acceptable here.
• Display of bad gestures and use of vulgar language in public places can land you in trouble.

There are many good bars and clubs in the city of Abu Dhabi to make it feel like a happening city at night. But, as it is an Islamic region, there are certain strict rules regarding alcohol consumption. Never drink and drive in Abu Dhabi; any amount of alcohol is not acceptable while you are driving. If you are looking forward to enjoying the night at the bar and then resting peacefully in your hotel room, it can be an amazing experience. Go to places like Pearls and Caviar, Sea Lounge, Hemingway's, where the night is young in Abu Dhabi. There you can enjoy alcohol in impressive glasses and even dance the night away before crashing into bed after a night full of new experiences.

• The beautiful mosques found in Abu Dhabi are a must-visit.
• The famous beaches of this city are a pleasant place to be.
• The zoos and wildlife parks have a variety of rare animals.
• Visiting an oasis can be very refreshing during the summers. 

• Go for a round of golf in the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
• Go to the Abu Dhabi Corniche for a bicycle ride or a jog while exploring the city.
• Indulge in various beach games at the authentic beaches of Abu Dhabi.
• Go for zoo safaris and experience majestic animals from close proximity.

• Dates
• Persian carpets and rugs
• Arabic coffee
• Camel milk chocolates
• Pashmina shawls
• Oudh and Bakhoor (Fragrant oil and chips respectively)
• Arabic attars (fragrant oil)
• Gold jewelry
• Coffee pots
• Authentic spices of Dubai
• Hookah pipe