Khaleej Times – 04 Nov 2020
Starting Sunday, November 8, all UAE citizens and expats, including returning Abu Dhabi residents, must enter the emirate within 48 hours of receiving a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or diffractive phase interferometry (DPI) laser test result.
A PCR test in the country costs between Dh150 to Dh250, while the DPI one costs Dh50. (you will get the DPI test result immediately)
The day of entering Abu Dhabi is counted as day 1
Example:
If entering Abu Dhabi on Sunday (day 1) and staying for 4 or more days, a PCR test is mandatory on Wednesday (day 4). If staying for 8 or more consecutive days, a PCR test is mandatory on Wednesday as well as on the following Sunday (day 8 ).