What Are People From Abu Dhabi Called?

Name: Abu Dhabi
Address: West Asia, United Arab Emirates

West Asia, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

People from Abu Dhabi are called:

People from Abu Dhabi are called Abu Dhabian.

Demonym:

Abu Dhabian

Pronunciation:

/ˌɑːbuː ˈdɑːbi/

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About Abu Dhabi

Capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Wealthiest emirate with vast oil reserves.
Home to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Modern city with ambitious development projects.
Political and cultural center of the UAE.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,807,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: United Arab Emirates
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic, meaning 'Father of Gazelle'. The demonym is 'Abu Dhabian' or 'Dhabyani'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Dubai

140 km northeast

People are called:

Dubaite

Doha

350 km northwest

People are called:

Qatari

Muscat

450 km southeast

People are called:

Muscati

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,807,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: United Arab Emirates
Region:: West Asia

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