Tap water in Abu Dhabi

Generally safe to drink

Based on resident-reported scores for Abu Dhabi, in United Arab Emirates.

What the sources say

Numbeo

70/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “High”. Crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.

No measured quality report for Abu Dhabi yet. If you know a reliable local source, leave it in the comments and we will add it.

Even where the water is safe, ask locally. Older buildings can carry lead or copper pipework, and one street can differ from the network feeding it.

What bottled water costs you here

Drinking tap water instead of bottled would save one adult about 475$ a year in Abu Dhabi.

Work out your own saving

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