Where is Abu Dhabi?
Situated on the North East coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Abu Dhabi is the Capital of the United Arab Emirates and the largest of the seven emirates which form the federation of the UAE. Abu Dhabi is 160 kms north of Dubai, the second major city of the UAE, and is easily accessible by air from either the recently expanded Abu Dhabi International Airport located 20 minutes outside the city or Dubai International Airport (1 3/4 hours transfer).
Abu Dhabi is by far the largest part and the capital of the United Arab Emirates which consists of the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras al Kaimah, Ajman and Umm a Quwain. It is situated in the Lower Gulf and neighbours Oman, Saudi Arabia by land and is close to Iran and Qatar by sea.