All you need to know about Abu Dhabi

With SilverDoor, finding the best serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi whether for short term serviced accommodation, or a long term corporate relocation, has never been so simple. Corporate accommodation in Abu Dhabi is plentiful, with our website containing an extensive portfolio of available properties. This allows our clients to browse Abu Dhabi serviced apartments, and find a property that specifically meets their needs, whether you need one, two or three bedroom apartments, or different added amenities such as a business suite.

The area is known to have a hot desert climate, with clear blue skies a regularity all year round. As such, when booking your corporate housing in Abu Dhabi, appropriate attire will be required, particularly in the months June through December. Dense fog and the occasional rainfall is a possibility if visiting between November and March, the coolest months of the year despite registering a nineteen degrees Celsius average.

WHAT IS A SERVICED APARTMENT?

When it comes to meeting the demands of business travellers, serviced apartments can truly represent the full package. Typically providing more of a homely feel than a standard hotel, serviced corporate apartments in Abu Dhabi are ideal for a long term stay as a result of the ability to cater to the specific requests of clients. Our portfolio includes a wide variety, with each property offering corporate travellers different locations and facilities to guarantee a comfortable experience. These amenities can range anywhere from an on-site fitness centre to a personal terrace, with a selection of the best serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi all able to offer different perks fit to your taste. Housekeeping is regular, and services are similar to that of a hotel, with the added freedom and space that a private apartment is able to provide.

For long term stays, serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi are without a doubt the best option for corporate travellers, providing a home away from home atmosphere that can be an essential prerequisite for a prosperous business trip. Serviced apartments are also generally more cost effective than hotels, as providers are often able to lower the price if a client is scheduled to spend an extended amount of time in the city.

WHY CHOOSE A SERVICED APARTMENT IN ABU DHABI WITH SILVERDOOR?

Our 4.9/5 Trustpilot score, alongside our 20 years of industry experience, offer a clear representation of our knowledge and commitment in what we do. We are consistently able to satisfy our clients, and remove the complex side out of booking a short term apartment in Abu Dhabi. We have offices around the world, meaning that we are available 24 hours a day to take enquiries from clients, as well as offer care for our guests before, during and after the stay.

Our international offices are also able to speak your language, with many of our employees being bilingual, ensuring that your enquiry gets the attention and understanding that it warrants. Our positive relationships with property partners also offers our clients better rates as well as cancellation policies for your business accommodation in Abu Dhabi. 

Abu Dhabi's impressive city skyline

HOW TO CHOOSE A SERVICED APARTMENT IN ABU DHABI

Depending on what your needs are for your upcoming trip, we can take this into account to find the perfect serviced apartment for you.

Location

You might specifically need corporate accommodation on the Corniche, one of the busiest commercial areas in Abu Dhabi, or in Khalifa Park close to the top media companies in the city. Yas Island offers more beach views and relaxation, while still catering for your business needs with conference centres and rooms close by. SilverDoor offers a variety of serviced accommodation in different areas in and around Abu Dhabi. You can view geographic information for each listing, including a map, street view and nearby travel option.

Facilities

Every traveller has different requirements, and each of our listings has different facilities to meet those requirements.

You may want specific apartment facilities, such as a concierge, Internet, on-site parking, or a balcony. Within the kitchen, maybe you would prefer a dishwasher or your own washer and dryer. You might be looking for accommodation that has an outdoor pool or close to the city centre.

Whatever your needs are, you can apply the relevant filters to your search to find the perfect serviced apartment for you. Or get in touch with a member of your team who will find an apartment that meets your exact specifications. The facilities are endless with our apartments, from fitness centres to pets allowed.

Stay duration

Whether you’re looking for short- or long-term accommodation in Abu Dhabi, the minimum length stay varies from property to property. We will always do our best to accommodate you in the city for as long as your schedule demands.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STAYING IN ABU DHABI

After finalising your booking with SilverDoor, it’s now time to prepare your trip to Abu Dhabi. Here is some essential information to make your trip relaxed and easy.

Weather in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is known for its extreme heat in the summers with high humidity and hot air. The summer season from June to September can be characterized by extremely high temperature, expected to climb to 50 C. Generally during this time, the temperature ranges from 32 to 46. The winter season (December to March) sees temperatures ranging from 16 to 27. And the transitional months have more variability and changes in weather.

Cuisine in Abu Dhabi

As a costal city, fish is the centre of many local dishes. Emirati food is known for its spices and ingredients including cinnamon, saffron, turmeric, nuts, limes and dried fruit. Rice is present in most dishes. A selection of meats including lamb, chicken, goat and even camel is used in the traditional dishes.

Language in Abu Dhabi

English is spoken by most citizens in Abu Dhabi, making it an easy place for western business travellers to communicate and navigate day-to-day. The native language is Arabic, is widely spoken as well.

Travel in Abu Dhabi

Taxis are generally considered to be the best way of getting around the city of Abu Dhabi, all regulated and booked via TransAD despite being dispatched by a wide range of companies.

There is also a public bus service at the disposal of short term serviced accommodation in Abu Dhabi users, with inner-city fares relatively cheap, and most buses fitted with air conditioning to combat the likely humid conditions. Use of these bus services requires a temporary Hafilat card, which can be acquired for as little as 5 AED from the central Abu Dhabi bus station.

Shopping in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s rapidly growing reputation as a popular tourist destination is thanks in no small part to its shopping prospects for visitors. As an incredibly affluent area, it comes as little surprise that shopping malls are a heavy focus of the city, with some of these locations the best of their kind on the planet.

Forbes’ list of the five best shopping malls in Abu Dhabi gives a taste of the best available to business travellers close to their furnished apartment in Abu Dhabi. Yas Mall tops the list, the 370 store, 2.5 million square foot powerhouse surely not a far cry from the wonders of the world list. If that doesn’t take the fancy of business travellers, there are a whopping 14 others to choose from.

Going out in Abu Dhabi

Serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi are at the centre of one of the most remarkable areas in the world every day, and this doesn’t change at night time. Visitors from abroad are expected to own a liquor license if consuming alcohol, but aside from this, the nighttime laws aren’t particularly constraining, although drunk and disorderly behavior is frowned upon. Most hotels and aparthotels in Abu Dhabi are complete with their own on-site bar, such as the Park Arjaan Apartments, but it’s advised to leave the comfort of your staying location and see what else the vibrant city has to offer. Bars, pubs, nightclubs, sports bars and live music are all commonplace, and can put that of other countries to shame.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi is the largest Emirate in the UAE: Consisting of 200 islands and totalling over 65,000 square kilometres, Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates.

Abu Dhabi is one of the safest cities in the world: For six years in a row the city has been named the safest.

Abu Dhabi is home to the world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city: The Masdar City project first began in 2008 and cost USD 20 bn. With plans for 50,000 residents there are currently only 1,300 with around 4,000 office workers.

Abu Dhabi was designed by a Japanese architect: Dr Takahashi, with the guidance of Sheikh Zayad designed the city in 1967 and was originally built for 40,000, but today it can accommodate 600,000 people.

Abu Dhabi is home to a building that leans more than the Tower of Pisa: The Capital Gate Building, also known as the “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi”, is a 35-storey skyscraper reaching 160 metres high. The building has an eighteen degree angle westward, which is 14 more degrees than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to book a serviced apartment in Abu Dhabi?

    Browse our serviced accommodation in Abu Dhabi today to secure your perfect stay in this bustling city. Our range combines privacy, space and flexibility with high-end service, ensuring that you are able to both focus on work and relax after hours.

    We recommend booking at least a month before check-in to help us to find you the most suitable option. We always try to accommodate last-minute requests, too, so please do not feel deterred if timings are a little tighter. Contact us today and we will help find the perfect serviced apartment for you, your clients or your employees.

  • What can I expect from a serviced apartment in Abu Dhabi?

    Our selection of serviced apartments in Abu Dhabi are located in a variety of areas, with access to fantastic amenities including housekeeping and fitness spaces, as well as fully-equipped kitchens and living areas, our guests can focus on their work or rest and unwind.

    Our accommodation combines the comfort and flexibility of a furnished apartment with the facilities and service standards of a hotel. Browse our exceptional corporate accommodation here

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