Abu DhabiLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• LuLu HypermarketLocal default
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• CarrefourWide coverage
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• Abu Dhabi CoopResident staple
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• Al Madina HypermarketBudget staple
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• SpinneysPremium groceries
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• WaitrosePremium groceries
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• Choithrams24 hour branches
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• ADNOC OasisMost widespread
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• ZOOMCity branches
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• Life PharmacyMost familiar
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• Aster PharmacyClinic linked
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• BootsBeauty focus
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• BinSina PharmacyLegacy chain
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• FAB
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• ADCB
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• Emirates NBD
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• Mashreq
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Al Ansari Exchange
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• LuLu Exchange
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• Al Fardan Exchange
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• Al Rostamani International Exchange
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• Redha Al Ansari Exchange
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• StarbucksMost visible
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• Costa CoffeeOffice staple
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• Tim HortonsMall favorite
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• Dunkin'Quick coffee
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• Caribou CoffeeNeighborhood chain
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• % ArabicaSpecialty favorite
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Yas Mall
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• Al Wahda Mall
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• The Galleria Al Maryah Island
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• Abu Dhabi Mall
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• Marina Mall
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• Reem Mall
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• Dalma Mall
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• World Trade Center Mall
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• Boots
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• Watsons
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• Sephora
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• Holland & Barrett
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• Bath & Body Works
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• Faces
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• e&Primary network
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• duStrong coverage
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• Virgin Mobile UAEEasy eSIM
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Easy transportation around the city.

• CareemMost used
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• Abu Dhabi TaxiOfficial taxis
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• UberPremium rides
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• TalabatLargest network
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• DeliverooPremium range
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• noon FoodValue offers
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• Careem FoodSuper app
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• Carrefour UAEBig baskets
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• Talabat MartFast top ups
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• InstaShopStore aggregator
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• noon MinutesFast essentials
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• LuLu HypermarketValue baskets
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• KibsonsFresh produce
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• Hafilat CardBus fare
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Local maps and transit directions.

• Google MapsDefault maps
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• WazeDriving traffic
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• DarbiBus planning
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• 2GISOffline maps
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

Wash and dry clothes.

• WashmenMost practical
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• LaundryheapApp pickup
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• Champion CleanersPremium chain
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• Jeeves of BelgraviaLuxury dry cleaning
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• RegusLargest network
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• Cloud SpacesLocal favorite
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• ServcorpPremium address
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• GlassQubeLocal workspace
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• Hub71Startup hub
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• GymNation24 hour value
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• Fitness FirstPremium chain
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• Gold's GymMall locations
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• Vogue FitnessFunctional training
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiTop specialist
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• Sheikh Shakhbout Medical CityMajor trauma
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• Burjeel Medical CityMajor private
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• Mediclinic Airport Road HospitalExpat trusted
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• NMC Royal HospitalWide access
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