Emergency services are tackling a fire which broke out at the Carpet Souq in Mina Zayed on Friday morning.
Large plumes of black smoke were visible across the capital as police and civil defence teams were called into action.
"Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority teams continue to deal with a fire that broke out Friday morning at the Carpet Souk near Zayed port in Abu Dhabi, with no impact on traffic in the area," Abu Dhabi Police said, in a statement shared on social media shortly after 1pm.
"The public is advised to obtain information from official sources only."
It is not yet known whether there were any casualties resulting from the incident.
The National has contacted Abu Dhabi Civil Defence for more information.
The Carpet Souq is a popular attraction with the capital's residents and visitors alike, being home to dozens of well-established traders selling colourful carpets from all over the world.
