Maitama is where Abuja's diplomatic community lives and works. The district is home to a concentration of embassies, high-end hotels, and the kind of restaurants that cater to people on expense accounts from multiple governments. Wide, well-lit streets and (relative to the rest of the city) reliable security make it the most comfortable part of Abuja for visitors who aren't on a particularly tight budget.
Maitama isn't where you go to understand Nigeria — it's where you go when you need a reliable WiFi connection and a meal that won't involve uncertainty. The restaurants here cover Indian, Lebanese, continental European, and upmarket Nigerian cuisine. Several rooftop bars and hotel terraces provide evening views over the city.