Abu Dhabi nightlife is spread over a rather large area. You may need more than 30 minutes to reach some clubs, so it's important to choose the right neighborhood, depending on your taste. This is not very central, especially if you work in the city center, and it is more expensive than average, but you will be near Ferrari World, the F1 Circuit, the Yas Mall, and the Yas Marina.
In the latter, you have several great restaurants and bars, particularly Iris and Mad. Where to stay on Yas Island? Tourist Club Area near Capital Park Al Khalidiya and Al Danah, also called the Tourist Club Area, is where you have the highest concentration of bars many of which can be quite seedy and full of prostitutes. It is an older part of the city, that can be interesting for tourists, but it is not so modern nor beautiful. Choose this area if you want to experience the busy city life.
Where to stay in the Tourist Club Area? In the midrange category, Novel Hotel ex-Mercure is interesting for some tourists. It has a bar called Cyclone ex-Blitz that has live music. It's quite popular with an Arab crowd. Many Chinese and Pinay prostitutes work there as well. There are only a few upscale bars around, but it is only 15 minutes away from the Tourist Club Area. Stay there if you want to live in a beautiful and relaxing neighborhood.
Where to stay in Al Bateen? Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi is a new 5-star hotel that opened in Gorgeous design, great views. Almost all the 4 and 5-star hotels in Abu Dhabi are guest-friendly, especially the famous international chains.
However, if you wish for a girl to visit your room, she will always be required to register at the reception and to show her ID. Buying Alcohol in Abu Dhabi. Meeting Girls in Abu Dhabi. While in Abu Dhabi, it is very unlikely that you will get to meet, talk, or hang out with a single Emirati girl except in a professional environment.
