Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Kigali
Emirate of Abu Dhabi lies in the United Arab Emirates, named like its largest city: Abu Dhabi, with about 1,807,000 inhabitants.
Private villas · Kigali
From the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to Kigali: refined estates
From the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Figures on this page start from Abu Dhabi, the largest city of the emirate of the same name.
Measured in a straight line, it is about 3,939 km from Abu Dhabi to Kigali. Time difference: Abu Dhabi is two hours ahead of Kigali.
Departures from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are served by Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).
From Abu Dhabi, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
For visitors setting off from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the rule that applies is the one for the United Arab Emirates's citizens. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
The United Arab Emirates's currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). Stays are quoted in US dollars, and you can pay in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto such as USDT or Bitcoin. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
The Black Key Arrival, airport pickup included, comes with stays of three nights or more at Amahoro and Urugwiro; elsewhere it is quoted first.
- Emirate of Abu Dhabi lies in the United Arab Emirates.
- Abu Dhabi, Al Ain City and Musaffah are cities of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi, the largest city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has about 1,807,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Abu Dhabi is about 3,939 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Abu Dhabi is two hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Abu Dhabi, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
- The international airports of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).
- Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).
The villas
Four private villas, four neighbourhoods: Kibagabaga, Kacyiru, Rebero and Niboye, for four to eight guests each. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Which airport should I use to fly from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Abu Dhabi, fly Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali.
How do citizens of the United Arab Emirates enter Rwanda?
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple entry.
Do we need to change money before leaving the United Arab Emirates?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
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