Experience Abu Dhabi vs Abu Dhabi Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Experience Abu Dhabi
Discover Abu Dhabi with this official guide. Find attractions, events, dining, and accommodation. Plan your trip with itineraries, navigate easily with maps, and book hotels directly. Get real-time updates and local recommendations.
- Discover attractions and experiences
- Browse events and cultural heritage
- Find hotels, restaurants, and spas
- Create customized itineraries
- Navigate with integrated maps
- Book hotel stays directly
- Multi-language support
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Had enough of bulky maps and heavy guidebooks? The new free Experience Abu Dhabi mobile app is the easiest and most friendly way to discover the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Be the first to know about all that the capital has to offer – from attractions and experiences to culture and heritage, from hotel bookings and restaurants to shopping malls, spas, and nail salons. Booking your stay in Abu Dhabi has never been easier. Find fast and easy-to-navigate information on getting to and around the emirate. Want to watch a movie? Find out where you can book a show, or discover fascinating events happening in the emirate through the Abu Dhabi events calendar. Cool off with our water-sports & cruising experiences, be inspired by our architectural wonders, tee-off at one of our great golf courses or have a once-in-a lifetime desert escape. Everything you need to know about the emirate – searchable, portable and sent straight to your phone. Why is the Experience Abu Dhabi mobile app the best way to plan your trip to Abu Dhabi? • Support for 7 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, French, Russian • Extensive, up-to-date information on all there is to see & do in Abu Dhabi • Make the most of your visit to Abu Dhabi and plan the trip of a lifetime with customized itineraries • Explore events happening in Abu Dhabi through the Abu Dhabi events section. • Available with a ‘Near Me’ functionality showing you everything within easy reach • 'Take me there' icon to help you with navigating to locations no matter where you are on your trip • Comprehensive, easy-to-navigate map • Full listings of hotels, restaurants, spas and nail salons with filters to find what’s best for you • Make your hotel booking straight from the app • Mark your Favorites and see them in a single page • Integrated TripAdvisor reviews for all locations, hotels and restaurants • Inspiring video and photo galleries • Option to share your trip experience from the app • Push notifications: Get instant access to all that’s new in Abu Dhabi and make sure you don't miss any destination updates We want you to have the best experience possible and we take your feedback very seriously. Something not working to your liking? Want to see a new feature? Let us know your comments on feedback-mobile@visitabudhabi.ae Please also take the time to rate our application and post a review in the App store. Enjoy your trip and we hope you have a great time in Abu Dhabi!
Abu Dhabi Link
This on-demand public transit service offers a shared ride experience, combining the convenience of private transport with the efficiency of public transit. It uses technology to connect passengers traveling in the same direction, providing an affordable and comfortable journey.
- On-demand shared rides
- Efficient route matching
- Affordable public transit
- Comfortable travel experience
- Uses latest technology
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Abu Dhabi Link is an on-demand transportation public transit service. Abu Dhabi Link service is a shared service, so there may be other passengers in the vehicle with you. We use the latest technology to match people headed in the same direction so you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. For any questions or inquiries, email us at customer.care@itc.gov.ae
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Verdict
Experience Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Link both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Experience Abu Dhabi's written reviews are positive against 56% of Abu Dhabi Link's. Experience Abu Dhabi also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Abu Dhabi Link holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Experience Abu Dhabi's written reviews are positive against 56% of Abu Dhabi Link's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Experience Abu Dhabi ships an update every 2 months, Abu Dhabi Link every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Experience Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (135 ratings) | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | 61 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
Experience Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Link
In-app purchases
Experience Abu Dhabi
No in-app purchases
Abu Dhabi Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Experience Abu Dhabi free?
Is Abu Dhabi Link free?
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