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Abu Dhabi doesn’t use a U.S.-style ZIP system for mail. For online forms, most people enter 00000 (or use their Onwani postal code if known). For letters/parcels by post, always include a P.O. Box. Couriers use your physical address with Onwani. This guide shows exactly what to write—every time.
Do this next time you need Abu Dhabi zip code:
- For web checkouts: Try 00000; if declined, use your Onwani postal code.
- For mailed items: Write your P.O. Box + emirate and phone.
- For couriers: Share building number, street, district, city, Onwani code, and your mobile.
What does “Abu Dhabi ZIP code” actually mean?
Two systems, different purposes
Onwani is Abu Dhabi’s official addressing system (street names, building numbers, and an area-specific postal code used for location and courier routing). Emirates Post still delivers mail to P.O. Boxes, not to area ZIPs. Result: put P.O. Box on anything sent by post; use Onwani for navigation/couriers.
Why websites still ask for a ZIP
Many international forms force a numeric field. In the UAE, 00000 is widely accepted. If a form rejects it, use the Onwani postal code shown for your address in the Onwani app/portal.
Abu Dhabi Areas Zip Codes List
| Location | Zip Code |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi City | 20000 |
| Al Ain | 20001 |
| Al Khalidiyah | 20002 |
| Al Bateen | 20003 |
| Al Mushrif | 20004 |
| Al Muroor | 20005 |
| Al Madina | 20006 |
| Al Zahiyah | 20007 |
| Al Reem Island | 20008 |
| Khalifa City A | 20009 |
| Khalifa City B | 20010 |
| Mohamed Bin Zayed City | 20011 |
| Al Raha Beach | 20012 |
| Saadiyat Island | 20013 |
| Yas Island | 20014 |
| Masdar City | 20015 |
| Al Maryah Island | 20016 |
| Al Wathba | 20017 |
| Al Rahba | 20018 |
| Al Shahama | 20019 |
| Baniyas | 20020 |
| Al Samha | 20021 |
| Al Shamkha | 20022 |
| Al Falah | 20023 |
| Al Maqtaa | 20024 |
| Al Nahyan Camp | 20025 |
| Al Zahraa | 20026 |
| Al Raha Gardens | 20027 |
| Al Raha Golf Gardens | 20028 |
| Al Reef | 20029 |
| Sas Al Nakhl | 20030 |
| Al Bandar | 20031 |
| Al Muneera | 20032 |
| Al Zeina | 20033 |
| Al Ghadeer | 20034 |
| Al Forsan Village | 20035 |
| Al Raha Village | 20036 |
| Al Falah City | 20037 |
| Abu Dhabi Gate City | 20038 |
| Al Bahr Towers | 20039 |
| Al Nahyan | 20040 |
| Al Zafranah | 20041 |
| Al Khubeirah | 20042 |
| Al Manhal | 20043 |
| Al Dhafrah | 20044 |
| Al Zahra | 20045 |
| Al Lulu Island | 20046 |
| Al Reem Island | 20047 |
| Abu Dhabi International Airport | 20048 |
| Emirates Palace | 20049 |
| Al Hosn | 20050 |
| Al Markaziyah | 20051 |
| Al Khalidiyah | 20052 |
| Corniche Road | 20053 |
| Al Maryah Island | 20054 |
| Al Danah | 20055 |
| Al Zahiyah | 20056 |
| Al Khalidiyah | 20057 |
| Al Karamah | 20058 |
| Al Wahda | 20059 |
| Al Nahyan Camp | 20060 |
| Al Rowdah | 20061 |
| Al Dhafrah | 20062 |
| Tourist Club Area | 20063 |
| Al Markaziyah West | 20064 |
| Al Zafranah | 20065 |
| Al Karamah | 20066 |
| Al Khubeirah | 20067 |
| Al Manhal | 20068 |
| Al Lulu Island | 20069 |
| Al Zahra | 20070 |
| Al Raha Beach | 20071 |
| Abu Dhabi Island | 20072 |
| Al Maqtaa | 20073 |
| Al Raha Gardens | 20074 |
| Al Raha Golf Gardens | 20075 |
| Al Reef | 20076 |
| Sas Al Nakhl | 20077 |
| Al Bandar | 20078 |
| Al Muneera | 20079 |
| Al Zeina | 20080 |
| Al Ghadeer | 20081 |
| Al Forsan Village | 20082 |
| Al Raha Village | 20083 |
| Al Falah City | 20084 |
| Abu Dhabi Gate City | 20085 |
| Al Bahr Towers | 20086 |
| Al Nahyan | 20087 |
| Al Zafranah | 20088 |
| Al Khubeirah | 20089 |
| Al Manhal | 20090 |
| Al Dhafrah | 20091 |
| Al Zahra | 20092 |
| Al Lulu Island | 20093 |
| Al Reem Island | 20094 |
| Abu Dhabi International Airport | 20095 |
| Emirates Palace | 20096 |
| Al Hosn | 20097 |
| Al Markaziyah | 20098 |
| Al Khalidiyah | 20099 |
When to use what?
| Scenario | What to write | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Web checkout needs ZIP | 00000 (or your Onwani code if 00000 fails) | Some forms validate length; 5 digits pass. |
| Courier delivery (local/international) | Full Onwani address + Onwani postal code + mobile | Couriers call before delivery. |
| Letter/parcel via Emirates Post | P.O. Box #####, Abu Dhabi, UAE + phone | UAE mail is delivered to P.O. Box, not area ZIPs. |
| Government form in Abu Dhabi | Onwani address (and code if requested) | Follow agency form hints. |
| Overseas seller insists on ZIP & street | Street + building + district + city + Onwani code; phone mandatory | Add delivery notes with landmarks if allowed. |
How to find your Onwani postal code? (2 minutes)
Step 1 — Open Onwani
Install/open Onwani (Abu Dhabi’s addressing app/portal).
Step 2 — Search your place
Enter your building number/street or tap your location on the map.
Step 3 — Use the plate or QR
Tap the QR icon and scan the street/building plate to fetch the exact address.
Step 4 — Copy the Onwani code
You’ll see your full address with a five-digit postal code (e.g., … Abu Dhabi 23251). Copy it for forms and couriers.
Step 5 — Save a shareable note
Keep a note in your phone with: Building #, Street, District, Abu Dhabi [Onwani code], UAE, Mobile.
How to write an Abu Dhabi address? (correct formats)
For mailed post (Emirates Post)
To: Your Name
P.O. Box: 123456
Emirate: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: +9715x xxx xxxx
Why: Emirates Post sorts and delivers to P.O. Boxes. Without a P.O. Box, your post can be delayed or returned.
For couriers (local/international)
To: Your Name
Building # 46, Street Al Meel St
District/City: Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi [Onwani code]
UAE — Mobile: +9715x xxx xxxx
Why: Couriers route by physical address and phone; the Onwani code disambiguates location.
Common edge cases (and fixes)
Payment form rejects 00000
Use your Onwani code (five digits). If still blocked, switch country field to United Arab Emirates again and re-enter.
Seller needs “state/province”
Write Abu Dhabi. If there’s also a “city” field, keep Abu Dhabi in city and Abu Dhabi in state.
You only have a landmark, no street
Open Onwani, drop a pin on your building, and copy the official address shown.
Moving to a new flat in the same tower
Check Onwani again—unit/floor can change how your address is labeled for couriers.
Handy examples & variants
Minimal for quick checkouts
Street + District + Abu Dhabi [Onwani code] · 00000 in ZIP field · Mobile
Full for high-value shipments
Recipient · Building/Flat · Street · District · Abu Dhabi [Onwani code] · UAE · Mobile
Pro Tip: If a website forces both a ZIP and a P.O. Box, enter 00000 in ZIP and put your P.O. Box in the main address line. Add the Onwani code in “Address 2” or “Delivery notes” so the courier side still finds you.
FAQs on Abu Dhabi zip code
Is there an official Abu Dhabi ZIP code for my area?
Abu Dhabi uses Onwani postal codes tied to locations/buildings. They work for addresses and couriers. Emirates Post still requires P.O. Boxes for mail delivery, so there’s no single area ZIP for post.
What should I write if a form won’t accept 00000?
Use your five-digit Onwani code. It’s visible in the Onwani app/portal for your building or by scanning the street plate QR.
Can I receive mail without a P.O. Box?
Standard post goes to P.O. Boxes. Without one, use a courier service to your Onwani address (include your phone).
Is “Makani” the same as Onwani?
No. Makani is Dubai’s locator; Onwani is Abu Dhabi’s. Both help couriers reach you, but only Onwani applies in Abu Dhabi.
Last updated: October 2026
Reviewed by: Dubaihowto Editorial — UAE Addresses & Logistics
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