The Middle East

This chapter provides an overview of Yas Island, which hosts several of the emirate’s major touristic attractions and accommodation options. The chapter also provides a listing of Abu Dhabi’s other leading hotels and resorts, as well as useful telephone numbers and facts for visitors, including information about language, visas, currency and more.

This chapter outlines the general rules for establishing a business in the emirate, including the key corporate, labour and property laws relevant to companies doing business locally in Abu Dhabi. The chapter also includes an overview of the judicial structure, as well as information on arbitration and appeals.

This chapter provides an overview of tax regulations in Abu Dhabi. It includes information on corporate taxation, foreign investment incentives and free trade zone advantages for foreign businesses. It also provides a guide to intellectual property law and import taxation.

Recent growth within the media and advertising sector has highlighted the potential of local creative industries. Indeed, going forward the industry is expected to expand considerably, with advertising projected to top $94m in 2015. However, the sector is also undergoing a number of important changes. Newspaper and radio advertising, for example, is expected to decline slightly between 2011 and...