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The Guide to a Kosher Visit to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi9/1/20261 min read

Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, is reachable via direct flight from Israel and blends skyscrapers, culture and desert.

Sababa restaurant

Sababa restaurant

A stall in the Mushrif Mall food court, serving kosher Mediterranean food under the supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman and the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification.

Another sign of the flourishing kosher scene in the UAE since the Abraham Accords - a surprising and accessible destination.

Stay in the kosher area of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Sababa (kosher restaurant listed on the site, at Mushrif Mall) is the anchor - book somewhere near it.

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Guided Tours & Experiences

Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.

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Rent a car in Abu Dhabi

Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.

Both sites compare rental companies - prices sometimes differ, so it's worth checking both.

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Airport Transfer to Your Hotel

Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.

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