Abu Dhabi Region
Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, officially "Abu Dhabi Region", also called "Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Area", is the municipal region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that contains the city of Abu Dhabi, distinct from the Eastern and Western municipal regions of the Emirate.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: administrative territorial entity with 1,800,000 residents
- Description: place in United Arab Emirates
- Also known as: “Abu Dhabi”, “Abu Dhabi Central Capital District”, “Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Area”, and “Abu Dhabi Municipality”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Zayed Sports City Stadium and Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Zayed Sports City Stadium
Stadium
Photo: HISHAM BINSUWAIF, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Zayed Sports City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The largest stadium in the UAE with 45,000 seats, it was featured on the AED 200 banknote.
Al Bateen Executive Airport
Aerodrome
Al Bateen Executive Airport is a dedicated business jet international airport located 6.5 nautical miles south-east of the city centre of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Embassy of the United States
Government office
Photo: Ryan Lackey, CC BY 2.0.
The Embassy of the United States in Abu Dhabi is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in United Arab Emirates.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abu Dhabi and Musaffah City.
Abu Dhabi
Photo: Wadiia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and the seat of the three branches of government of the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Musaffah City
Suburb
Muṣaffah or Musaffah is an industrial district to the southwest of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Also known as Muṣaffah Aṣ-Ṣanāʿiyah, it is one of the most important economic areas of the United Arab Emirates and has been designated a special economic zone, with numerous factories and port. Musaffah City is situated 8 km southeast of Abu Dhabi Region.
Al Reem Island
Suburb
Reem Island is a natural island located 600 metres off the coast of the Abu Dhabi island. It is a mixed-purpose community with residential, retail, and commercial units. As of 2025, Al Reem Island's population is at 55,225 people. Al Reem Island is situated 10 km north of Abu Dhabi Region.
Abu Dhabi Region
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Asia
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Urdu—“Abu Dhabi Region” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “أبوظبي”
- Arabic: “منطقة أبوظبي”
- Chinese: “阿布達比中央首都區”
- Hebrew: “מחוז הבירה המרכזי של אבו דאבי”
- Spanish: “Región de Abu Dhabi”
- Urdu: “ابوظہبی مرکزی دار الحکومت ضلع”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Al Muzūn and W62.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi and Mustashfá Zāyid al ‘Askarī.
Abu Dhabi: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Zayed International Airport, and Yas Island.
Curious Places to Discover
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