Abu Dhabi

West Asia, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates

People from Abu Dhabi are called:

Male/General:

Abu Dhabian

Pronunciation:

/ˌɑːbuː ˈdɑːbi/

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'.

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.

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