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Old Feb 10th 2008, 11:42 am
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Hi,

You've probably all read numerous threads like the one I'm about to write, but here goes anyway ... ... ...

I arrived in Abu Dhabi last Monday and am slowly finding my feet! I am currently being put up in a nice hotel by my company for the first 4 weeks, and after that I will be required to provide my own accomodation.

Initially, I came out with the idea of renting a one bedroom apartment, but following numerous drunken conversations with fellow expats over the past week I've realised that this is not very likely! Therefore, I'm planning to rent a room in a decent apartment, if I can find one???!!!:curse:

If anyone has a spare room, or knows of any, could you please let me know. I'm a 27 year old male, socialbe, tidy, into all sports (also looking to join Abu Dhabi RFC), and am willing to do the washing up!

What little research I have done, has narrowed down areas that I'd like to live to Khalidiyah and TCA, but if anyone knows of any other decent areas could you please advise me. Basically, I'd like to live within close proximity to the city centre, but also be close to the decent roads that run out of the city to make commuting to an out-of-town construction site easier i.e. Al Kahleej Al Arabi Rd (Coast road) & Al Salam Rd (Eastern ring road).

Any help would be appreiated during this stressfull next few weeks!!!

And I promise there'll be many beers on offer to anyone that can assist me in a successful search!!!!

Cheers,

Chris
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welcome Chris...I am not in AD but I am sure those who are will be of assistance soon...
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try dubizzle.com
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for on-island (woohoo i am using the AD terms now) i dont have much information..

I would try expatwoman abu dhabi...
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for on-island (woohoo i am using the AD terms now) i dont have much information..

I would try expatwoman abu dhabi...
www.abudhabiwoman.com
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Or

http://www.expatwomanabudhabi.com/
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Hi

Go to Spinneys - Khaladiya or Abella and have a look at the notice boards, also you can put an advert up.

Good luck

whats yr budget by the way
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Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad
for on-island (woohoo i am using the AD terms now) i dont have much information..

I would try expatwoman abu dhabi...
I don't know anyone who uses these terms you are talking about. ie on island, off island

Maybe you are hanging out with the AD elite
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Maximium budget is around 7000 AED per month including bills. Ideally do not want to spend anywhere near that much, so I can spend the rest on socialising!!!

I obviously want to live in a decent area and have decent facilities, but I'm willing to compramise if the price is right!
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Just thought I'd let you all know I found a place via the board in Spinney's!

Thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by welshbloke1980
Just thought I'd let you all know I found a place via the board in Spinney's!

Thanks for your help
Cograts, Welshbloke. There is a meet-up planned in Abu Dhabi on 22 Feb (see post in sandpit) - you're welcome to come along...
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Cograts, Welshbloke. There is a meet-up planned in Abu Dhabi on 22 Feb (see post in sandpit) - you're welcome to come along...
he's welsh...he's got so much more taste than to meet up with some of you lot...

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he's welsh...he's got so much more taste than to meet up with some of you lot...

MM, xx
And your excuse is........
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And your excuse is........
inselaffen forces me...

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