The monetary unit of the UAE is the Dirham (abbreviated to DHS or AED), which is divided into 100 fils.  The Dirham is linked to the US Dollar at a rate of Approximately USD1 to DHS3.67

Abu Dhabi has a comprehensive network of local and international banks as well as numerous ATMs.  All major credit cards are widely accepted.

Licensed money-exchange facilities can be found all over Abu Dhabi, including at international hotels.