UAE · Rank #32
85
Overall
🟢 Breeze
Easy trip, minimal stress
$185
per day
27°C
temperature
7h
from UK
88%
English
No
visa needed
🚼Stroller
Abu Dhabi's Corniche (8km flat waterfront promenade) is magnificent for strollers in the cooler months. The malls are world-class and perfectly stroller-friendly. Yas Island's Ferrari World and the broader family resort zone are flat and well-designed for families.
🍽️Food & Eating
Yas Mall and The Galleria have outstanding international dining options that are completely family-oriented. The city's hotel brunch culture rivals Dubai's. High chairs are standard throughout and the relaxed Arabic hospitality toward children makes dining out very pleasant.
🛡️Safety
CEOWORLD magazine ranked Abu Dhabi the world's safest city in 2025. Crime is virtually nonexistent. The extreme summer heat (May–September) is the only genuine risk for young children — all sightseeing must be indoor or very early morning during those months.
🏥Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City are both world-class facilities. Burjeel Hospital and Mediclinic Al Noor are the main private options with comprehensive English-language paediatric services available 24 hours.
Last updated: 5/1/2025
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