Abu Dhabi Postal Code 2026: ZIP Code, PO Box And Onwani Complete Area Guide

Searching for an address on the Internet that has the Abu Dhabi postal code? From filling out online forms, business registration, to sending an international mail shipment, the answer is simple – no postal code system exists in Abu Dhabi. If a form requires a ZIP or postal code, enter 00000. Abu Dhabi is using the Onwani Addressing System, which is more precise than a postcode and unique to each building in the emirate, for accurate physical deliveries. 

How Abu Dhabi’s Postal System Works

Addressing in Abu Dhabi is not what they would normally expect it to be. There are two parallel systems

PO Box system (Emirates Post): All official mail, Government mail, Bank statements, and business letters are sent to a rented PO Box at an Emirates Post branch. There is no letter delivery in Abu Dhabi by post. Mail service between Abu Dhabi and door-to-door is not available for letters.

Onwani Addressing System is an initiative by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) of Abu Dhabi, that assigns unique building numbers and street names to every building, street,eet and facility of Abu Dhabi, which are often marked on a blue signboard with a QR code. Onwani addresses are used for physical deliveries by couriers e-commerceeerce sites such as Amazon.ae and Noon.

If an online form requires a zip/postal code, just type 00000. It is universally agreed upon in all areas of Abu Dhabi, ranging from the Corniche to Al Ain to Ruwais. 

What to Enter in the Postal Code Field

Abu Dhabi Postal Code — Complete Area & Location Table 2026

The following is a complete list of locations, landmarks,nds and areas in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra with postal code 00000 as a placeholder. 

What Is the Onwani System?

Onwani (Arabic for ‘My Address’) is the official Smart Addressing system in Abu Dhabi. Unlike Dubai’s Makani system, where street names and building numbers are used primarily to help navigate the city, Onwani gives official names to each building, and every street in Abu Dhabi, as well as official building numbers, and these are signed on blue signboards at the entrance of each building, with many having a QR code you can scan to verify your exact location.

To get your Onwani address:

• Look at the blue Onwani signboard on the entrance to your building – it displays the name of the street your building is on, 
• The building number, QR code
• Search your building or area aTammmm.abudhabi
• Look at the picture of the signboard and find your Onwani address by scanning the QR code on it.
• Please request from the building management the Onwani building number and street name. 

How to Get a PO Box in Abu Dhabi

To receive official mail in the UAE, Abu Dhabi, a PO Box with Emirates Post is a must. The major branches are spread throughout Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and the Western Region. 

Final Thoughts

The postal code for Abu Dhabi is 00000, which is the default postal code used by all forms and platforms. If you are expecting delivery, please use your Onwani address (this can be found on your purple signboard or at tamm.abudhabi). Use a PO Box for the official mail you need to send out at Emirates Post (emiratespost.ae).

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the postal code for Abu Dhabi?

There is no postal code in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Fill in any form requiring a ZIP or postal code with 00000. This would be relevant to all regions, such as Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and Al Dhafra. 

2. What is the Onwani system in Abu Dhabi?

Onwani is the official address system in Abu Dhabi: each building number and street name is unique to a property. Look at the blue signboard at your building entrance or on the internet at tamm. Abu Dhabi for your Onwani address.

3. Is Abu Dhabi’s postal code different from Dubai’s?

Both will use 00000 in place of a form. The difference: Abu Dhabi addresses are in the Onwani system, and Dubai addresses are in the Akani system. Official mail is sent from both using Emirates Post PO Boxes. 

4. How do I receive mail in Abu Dhabi?

Rent a PO Box at Emirates Post at emiratespost.ae. No letter delivery at the doorstep, all official mail will be sent to PO Boxes. 

5. Does Amazon.ae deliver to Abu Dhabi without a postal code?

Yes — enter the number of your building at Onwani and the name of your street in the address, use 00000 for the postal code. Amazon. ae now offers full delivery to Abu Dhabi. 

6. What postal code do I use for Yas Island or Saadiyat Island?

All Abu Dhabi islands have the same postal placeholder code: 0000.0 Usthe e Onwani address and mobile number for couriers to make accurate deliveries.