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Souqs · Abu Dhabi

Khalifa City A Market

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Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 8 m
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — crowded and narrow in the old quarters Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes — keep children close in the narrow lanes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Food nearby 9 m · Shop 37 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. These are everyday shopping streets, not tourist sets. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Agree a price before anything is wrapped, and expect stalls to close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.
  • Gold and pearls are sold against paperwork here. Ask for the certificate rather than taking a description on trust.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 25 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 23 km
  • 20 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 27 km
  • 1 h 25 mfrom Al Ain (oasis and Jebel Hafit) · 146 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Evening is the hour, and in summer the only one. Many stalls close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Khalifa City A Market

Khalifa City A Market is a souq in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Bend, Himma Park and m fusan abudhabi.

At a glance

  • Souqs · Abu Dhabi
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Khalifa City A Market?

No — approach is asphalt at 8 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Khalifa City A Market?

Typically October–April for souqs. Evening is the hour, and in summer the only one. Many stalls close through the early afternoon and around Friday prayers.

How long do I need at Khalifa City A Market?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Khalifa City A Market?

Food nearby 9 m · Shop 37 m (source: osm).

How high is Khalifa City A Market?

About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Khalifa City A Market?

In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.4216, 54.5656 — near Bend, Himma Park and m fusan abudhabi.

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