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Abu Dhabi is modern, sleek and shiny on the surface and while the UAE's capital is often accused of being a rather soulless place, the multicultural backstreets beg to differ. While it lacks the buzz of Dubai, its laidback vibe is more distinctly Arabian than its neighbour.
Fast Facts
Population
1,702,000
Currency
Name: United Arab Emirates dirham
Code: AED
Symbol: Dh
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +4
Country Dialing Code
+971
Weights & Measures
Metric
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