Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
If you are searching for an Abu Dhabi postal code, ZIP code, or postcode, know that Abu Dhabi uses the official Onwani addressing system. Do not assume one number—such as 51133—works for every address. Check the exact building or location using the official Onwani address finder.
Quick answer: Look up the specific address on Onwani. If an online form requires a ZIP/postal code but does not accept the code shown for your address, check the form provider’s instructions. Use 00000 or N/A only as a form-specific placeholder when the service explicitly accepts it—not as a verified Abu Dhabi postal code.
Does Abu Dhabi have a postal code?
Onwani includes postal codes as part of structured address information. An address can include a building number, street name, city, area, and postal code. The code is location-specific, so a general number copied from another website may not identify your address correctly.
There is no single number that should be assumed to cover every address in the emirate. Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, and individual neighbourhoods contain many distinct addresses. Confirm the code for the exact location.
How to find your Abu Dhabi postal code using Onwani
- Open the official Onwani address finder.
- Search for the location or select it on the map.
- Match the result to the correct building, street, city, and area.
- Check the displayed address details and postal code before using them on a delivery label or form.
- If the building has an Onwani sign, use its QR code to open or share the location details.
Onwani is Abu Dhabi’s official addressing service. The Department of Municipalities and Transport describes it as a system for naming streets and numbering buildings and facilities to help residents, visitors, delivery providers, and emergency services locate places accurately.
What does an Abu Dhabi address look like?
An Onwani address can include:
- Building number
- Street name
- City or locality
- Area or district
- Postal code
The official Onwani website gives this example: 26, Al Seray Street, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi 23251. This is a location-specific example, not a universal code. Confirm your own building details in the official lookup.
Is 51133 the postal code for Abu Dhabi?
Some older websites list 51133 as an Abu Dhabi PIN or postal code. Do not treat it as a code for the whole emirate or use it without checking the destination. Verify the address and code for the particular building or location in Onwani.
Can I use 00000 or N/A in an online form?
Some international websites require a ZIP-code field even when their checkout system does not handle local addressing properly. Follow the website’s instructions or contact support. A placeholder such as 00000 or N/A may work on some forms, but it is not a substitute for the location’s verified Onwani postal code and may be rejected by other services.
Search Abu Dhabi postal codes by area
Type an area or district name in the search box below to look up matching postal codes from the official Onwani addressing map. Results are returned from the government’s published geographic information layer; an area may have more than one matching address or code. For delivery, verify the exact building and street in the official Onwani finder.
Official source: Onwani address finder. Search data is provided by the Onwani Postal Code map layer.
Postal codes should be checked against the exact address. This search is a convenience for finding matching area records, not a replacement for verifying the building, street, and delivery details with Onwani or your courier.
What about P.O. Box addresses in Abu Dhabi?
A physical Onwani address and a P.O. Box are not the same thing. If a recipient or organisation has provided a P.O. Box for mail delivery, use that exact number and the recipient’s full details. Emirates Post’s UAE shipment guidance includes the recipient’s title and name, P.O. Box number, physical address where applicable, emirate, and telephone number.
For postal services and P.O. Box options, consult Emirates Post’s official FAQ. Do not invent a P.O. Box number or use a nearby post office’s number as if it belonged to the recipient.
How do I find a postal code for Mussafah?
Mussafah contains multiple industrial, commercial, and residential locations, so do not assume one code applies to every business or building there. Search the exact street, building, or destination in Onwani and use the address details returned for that location. For business deliveries, confirm the address and any P.O. Box directly with the recipient.
Do Sharjah, Ajman, and Dubai use the same Abu Dhabi postal code?
No. Do not use an Abu Dhabi address code for a destination in another emirate. Check the local addressing information for the destination and follow postal or courier requirements. For related guidance, see our Dubai postal code and ZIP code guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Abu Dhabi, UAE?
Do not assume one number covers every Abu Dhabi address. Use Onwani to find the code and complete address for the exact location.
Is Onwani an official government system?
Yes. Onwani is the official addressing system for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Can I use 00000 for an online shopping website?
Only if that website or seller accepts it as a placeholder. It is not a verified address-specific postal code. Confirm the destination’s address and follow checkout or courier instructions.
Does every Abu Dhabi building have the same postal code?
No. Address information is location-specific. Check the exact building or destination through Onwani.
Should I use a P.O. Box or an Onwani address?
Use the address type requested by the recipient, courier, or service. A P.O. Box is a postal delivery address; an Onwani address identifies a physical location. Include both when the recipient’s instructions require them.
Official sources
- Onwani — official Abu Dhabi address finder
- Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport
- Emirates Post — postal and P.O. Box guidance
Editorial note: Address records and delivery requirements can change. Verify the exact destination through Onwani and confirm additional requirements with the courier or recipient.
