The local currency is the UAE dirham (AED). One dollar is equivalent to AED 3.6725. Note that credit and debit cards are widely accepted.

Free visa-on-arrival is available to passport holders of the following countries:

Australia, Andorra, Austria, Brunei, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America and the Vatican State.

GCC citizens do not need a visa to enter the UAE.

Citizens of all other countries will need to apply for a Tourist, Transit or Visit Visa. Click here for more information.

Abu Dhabi's weather is pretty warm, so if you're visiting during the summer, you'll need to pack as much light, breathable clothing as possible as temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius. If you're visiting anytime between November and April, make sure to bring a light jacket as it gets a bit chilly in the evening.

The electrical supply is UAE is 220/240 volts, and square three-pin sockets are standard.

Police emergency 999;

Police non-emergency 901; Ambulance 998 or 999.

Tipping is commonly practised in the emirate, however it is not expected. Some places may add a service charge of 10% and a tourism fee of 6% to your bill.

If you're visiting from outside the UAE, your best option would be landing in Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), located just 15 minutes from the Island. We're offering a complimentary Airport Luxury Shuttle Service - Guests must present at the pick-up point at least 15min prior departure as the service is first come first served. We also offer you a free return trips daily form Dubai City to Yas Island for more info please click here ( Timetable ). Timetables may change, please scan QR code for the latest timings. For more information visit yasisland.ae or reach us out on What's APP (Whatsapp).

We're operating throughout the day-time in-line with the opening hours of the favorable sites on the Island.

For more info please click here ( Timetable ). Please be advised that timetables may change, please scan QR code for the latest timings.

For more information reach us out on What's APP ( Whatsapp ).

There are ten hotels located on the island including The WB Abu Dhabi, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, DoubleTree By Hilton, Yas Island Rotana, Radisson Blu Hotel, Park Inn by Radisson, Centro Yas Island, and Staybridge Suites.

The UAE capital has a lot to offer travellers, whether you're a culture enthusiast or an explorer at heart. One striking landscape all visitors must discover is Liwa Oasis, home to one of the largest sand dunes in the world.

Al Ain's intricately structured Jebel Hafeet mountain is also a destination to be explored.