Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the second most populated city in the seven
emirates of UAE. The Emirate accounts for over 80 percent of the UAE's total land area and is home to a
population of around 2 million. Twenty percent of residents are UAE Nationals, while expatriates
comprise the rest of this culturally diverse population. Abu Dhabi is known among the seven emirates of
UAE is a family-oriented, traditional, and calmer city which is more focused to have a balanced work
life. Abu Dhabi citizens preserve the harmony in the nation and is a responsible cosmopolitan place.
1. Lifestyle
Life in UAE highlights an image of paradise with all the luxury life would be characterized with. Lifestyle
in UAE is centered on shopping and socializing, and it is an excellent shopping spot in the world with the
finest and a vast number of souqs and contemporary malls. Abu Dhabi claims to have a wide range of
leisure activities for all ages residing in UAE and it is the acme of work and leisure. The residents in UAE
have access to multiple travel destinations within a six-hour flight, as it is perfectly located. The quality
and opportunity of life UAE offer to the citizens is the best part.
2. Culture and Heritage
With the amalgamation of different cultures and reflection of the traditional Arabic and Islamic values,
UAE has a rich cultural heritage that is distinct and unique in the country. UAE has a diverse culture
and it’s been echoed in different categories of living in UAE with vibrant cultural fusing. UAE has a
magnificent heritage and to preserve it in this changing modern world, it conducts events, festivals,
exhibitions, and clubs, and constructs and maintains old heritage. Abu Dhabi Tourism & Cultural
Authority is continually devising programs, exhibitions, and festivals to celebrate this combination of old
and new, making the Emirate so distinctive and a dynamic place to balance work and life.
3. Language and Dress code
Arabic is the official language of the UAE which is the national language of the Arab world. For the
benefit of the expatriate, the English version of communication is also available. Typical Emirati clothing
is a symbol of pride and identity which distinguishes the emirate from other residents of UAE. The
modern glory of Abu Dhabi attracts people around the world, so it’s quite liberal in dress code and
conduct when compared to the Middle East. Emirati women wear a black dress that fully covers the
body called an abaya and a hijab to cover the head, whereas Emirati men wear a long white robe called
kandura with a white head cloth along with a black robe.
4. Growth and Development
Since 1971, UAE has gone through vast changes, and during the last five years, it had a tremendous
impact on variation in both its economy and the increased potential of society. Witnessing the incredible
growth, from the day of discovering oil on land and sea, UAE is an economy dominated by natural
resources. In Abu Dhabi to ensure a deep connection among the people, environment, and heritage, which is the key to the success of development, the government has a focused strategic approach in Abu
Dhabi Vision 2030.
5. Education
The educational sector in Abu Dhabi plays a vital role in the advancement of the country and the
achievement of the ‘Abu Dhabi 2030 vision’. Several extensive steps are taken by the UAE to keep up the
quality of education and upgrade it reliably. The first concern an ex-pat parent would have about their
child is his/her education UAE to make it less challenging for parents, has made its educational system
an orderly way, that has a range of educational options for children to opt for.
6. Climate
People living in Abu Dhabi are aware of the climatic changes and variability according to the months. In
UAE the days are long during the summer, being partly cloudy and arid, whereas during winter it's clear,
dry, windy, and comfortable. January is the coldest and July, and August are the hottest people plot the
year's schedule initially, whether to be engaged in outdoor activities or to have relied on indoor
activities.