Budget Scale
Editor Rating: 7-Abu Dhabi is still cheaper than Dubai, but it many not be that way for long. Travelers can get by cheaply on things like food and even entertainment, but budget accommodation options are harder to find.
Indie Travel Scale
Editor Rating: 5-Abu Dhabi is certainly a foreign place to westerners, but you can also easily find McDonald's and Hardee's on street corners around the city. It's not the most indie of places to travel in, but you can still have some cool experiences.