abudhabinewbie

Hi Everyone

Just arrived to Abu Dhabi just a few weeks ago and so far i am loving it (especially the weather).

Been busy trying to find an apartment, furniture, mobile phones, internet etc but thats all done now and i have realised i havent had an opportunity to meet people.

Whats the best way to meet people here? Any good groups? Im a 28 year old guy who enjoys all kinds of sports especially rugby, soccer and golf. Anyone fancy a round of golf or know of any societies i could join? would love to play some 5-a-side soccer as well. Will join a rugby team in september when the season starts again but thats too far away to play sport and meet people.

Im going to be living in Etihad towers if anyone is around there who fancies a pint or three.

Thanks for reading
Newbie

Blue Cat

Welcome to BE, I am sure you will get a few more replies to this later, a lot of people are away with it being Easter etc

abudhabinewbie

Hey, thanks Blue Cat.

Hopefully someone out there wants to make a new friend lol

al dente

Hello! Buy Timeout and there will be a list of sporting clubs etc for you to try out. Is Eithad Towers the same as Jumeirah Towers, opposite Emirates Palace (having a blonde moment)?

There seems to be plenty of soccer and rugby that goes on, so you will be fine. Also, the golf clubs seem pretty flexible, albeit pricey and they will hook you up with other players for a round. Maybe get a few lessons with a pro and tap into their network?

scrubbedexpat141

A start will be not calling it soccer...

abudhabinewbie

Hey

Yes opposite emirates palace and literally beside Jumeriah hotel.

Spoke to someone at the rugby club and there isnt anything going on till september unfortunatly.

thanks for the advice, will call a few golf clubs and see if they can pair me up.

abudhabinewbie

Scamp i dont normally call it soccer but everyone else seems to here and I didnt want to confuse people in case they thought i was talking about american football!

scrubbedexpat141

Fortunately there is both available.

Get yourselves to the pub, you'll end up talking to someone...

Kix

And then take six months to get rid of your new best friend....

scrubbedexpat141

Is that how long you cling on to people in a bar?

busybee2

yeh etihad towers is the same same opp emirates palace etc.

busybee2

rugby will be coming to an end, they finish like april. look at eggs for golf (emirates gentleman golf society) they play like once a month at various places.

abudhabinewbie

Had a look for Eggs but cant seem to find a link for them. Can you send me it please?

Thanks

Quackers

If your watching sports then you can try Heros bar in Crown Plaza (not always sound) or NRG sports bar in the Le Meridian.

Bahtatboy

Or Hemingways at the Sheraton near the Emirates Hotel, or PJ's if you're desperate, or Aly Pally if you're feeling desperate in a different way. Heroes best although it can get rammed.