Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of New York during EST (winter), and 8 hours ahead during EDT (summer). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi. UAE does not observe DST.
The time difference shifts by 1 hour when New York switches between EST and EDT while Abu Dhabi stays on GST (Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4) year-round.
Morning NY works! 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM New York corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Abu Dhabi. NY morning catches Abu Dhabi late afternoon.
Abu Dhabi is the UAE's capital and oil-rich emirate, home to ADNOC and sovereign wealth funds. Etihad Airways operates direct flights to JFK. Major hub for energy, finance, and cultural tourism (Louvre Abu Dhabi).