Abu Dhabi Airport
Lasting Impressions....
Memorable comments left by travellers:
"whoever built that place was a genius!" (Yvonne)
"at first sight of this airport I realized I'm going to die of boredom in here" (?)
"If anyone comes across the black leather recliner chair, don't sit on it because it will beep continuously and VERY loudly until you get off it again." (?)
"I don't know if this airport won a design award but if I spent more than 4 hours here it would drive me insane." (Shan)
FEATURED REVIEWS
by Suzzles, 6/7/2009
Abu Dhabi airport resembles a large vase, you really won't understand until you are in it. It is very small, stuffy and claustrophobic, and very very busy, no matter what time of day it is. If you need to crash here, I would definitely recommend buying four hours in the Al Ghazal lounge (around USD20). They will serve you free food and drink, there are showers, free internet and TV. You can crash in the chairs and the staff announce flights ready for boarding regularly.
Having said all of that, last time I was there the women's shower handle was broken, so I went into the aiport hotel instead (you can also buy four hours here) which is much nicer than Al Ghazal (which is also sometimes booked out). The airport hotel also has a room full of reclinable chairs that you can crash out in with blankets, which is awesome. I slept in there for about 6-7 hours and didnt get kicked out. Not sure what they would have done with me had they known I was overstaying.
Happy travels!
by sarah
I slept at this airport between a connecting flight between Sydney and London, flying Etihad. It wasn't too bad, although the airport is so small. I went to sleep on the floor as all the chairs were taken (and it didn't look like anyone was getting up). There was an English family sitting next to me, so as a single female, I didn't feel unsafe, but I had to sleep with my arm around my luggage, which was a little uncomfortable.
The airport is really really small, so even though I had three hours to waste, I covered it all in 5 minutes. Nothing exciting about this place, and the green ceramic ceiling is a bit weird and will drive you crazy after 10 minutes.
Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Al Ghazal Lounge - Terminal 1 - Airside. Offers beverages, alcoholic drinks, showers, Internet, WiFi and more. Rate: TBA Hours: open 24 hours
- Airport Hotel Lounge - Terminal 1 - Offers beverages, alcoholic drinks, showers (with cost), Internet, WiFi and more. Rate: TBA Hours: open 24 hours
- Al Ghazal Lounge - Terminal 2 - Airside, past the Duty free. Offers beverages, alcoholic drinks, Internet, WiFi and more. Rate: TBA Hours: open 24 hours
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the review pages for the most up-to-date experiences:
- boring
- claustrophobic
- new windows
- less than appetizing food
- overpriced shops
- uncomfortable seating with armrests
- crowded
- long lines even for coffee
Travel Sites
- Hostels and Budget Accommodation in Abu Dhabi - I've booked my own accommodation on this site. If you are too old for hostels and too cheap for hotels, like me, you'll find some good properties. They offer dorms, private rooms, B&Bs, Apartments.
