Visiting students can readily explore Abu Dhabi affordably. The city offers many free events, shows, festivals, movie screenings, beaches, and parks.
Groceries are relatively inexpensive, with Lulu’s Hypermarket offering shopping options on a budget.
You can satisfy just about any craving with Abu Dhabi’s abundance of restaurants, cafeterias, and coffee shops. Low-cost local favorites include Karak Chai (4 AED/1 USD), Shawarma (7 AED/2 USD), and Oman Chips Sandwiches (3 AED/ 82 cents). Visit our dining page for more information about on-campus dining.
The cost of airfare and immigration is approximately $1,000-$1,400, with no immigration fees to students. There is a free NYUAD shuttle with stops at most popular destinations in the city. A one-way ticket to the city on a local transit bus is 2 AED, just over 50 cents USD. A taxi ride to downtown Abu Dhabi costs about 25 AED (6.81 USD) and could be shared by four students.
Students can work paid on-campus assistantships. Visit Internships and Research for more information.
The cost of all required textbooks for courses is included in the cost of tuition. You won’t need to spend extra money on these.
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Living in Abu Dhabi