Driving in Abu Dhabi
Nov 30th 2007, 11:17 am
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Driving in Abu Dhabi
I have heard all sorts of horror stories about driving in Dubai (and seen the photos!) but I am wondering if it is as bad in Abu Dhabi. To be honest, I haven’t seen much bad driving here, but then I haven’t been here long.
I am looking to buy a new car, and quite fancied myself in a nice little CLK, but perhaps I should be looking for something more robust, like a Chrysler 300C with a Hemi, or maybe a Toyota Hilux (I have never seen so many Toyota’s in my life, until I came here!).
Essentially, I need something safe, but a bit cool.
I was wondering what other people’s experiences were of driving here. Do all expats drive 4x4’s?
Oh, and what is an alternative to white? I know it's better for driving in this climate, but I just could not drive a white car.
Thanks guys,
Sam x
I am looking to buy a new car, and quite fancied myself in a nice little CLK, but perhaps I should be looking for something more robust, like a Chrysler 300C with a Hemi, or maybe a Toyota Hilux (I have never seen so many Toyota’s in my life, until I came here!).
Essentially, I need something safe, but a bit cool.
I was wondering what other people’s experiences were of driving here. Do all expats drive 4x4’s?
Oh, and what is an alternative to white? I know it's better for driving in this climate, but I just could not drive a white car.
Thanks guys,
Sam x
Nov 30th 2007, 11:48 am
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Re: Driving in Abu Dhabi
You can't buy a car until your residence visa is sorted.
The alternative to white would be black or anything in between.
The alternative to white would be black or anything in between.
Nov 30th 2007, 1:09 pm
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Re: Driving in Abu Dhabi
I have heard all sorts of horror stories about driving in Dubai (and seen the photos!) but I am wondering if it is as bad in Abu Dhabi. To be honest, I haven’t seen much bad driving here, but then I haven’t been here long.
I am looking to buy a new car, and quite fancied myself in a nice little CLK, but perhaps I should be looking for something more robust, like a Chrysler 300C with a Hemi, or maybe a Toyota Hilux (I have never seen so many Toyota’s in my life, until I came here!).
Essentially, I need something safe, but a bit cool.
I was wondering what other people’s experiences were of driving here. Do all expats drive 4x4’s?
Oh, and what is an alternative to white? I know it's better for driving in this climate, but I just could not drive a white car.
Thanks guys,
Sam x
I am looking to buy a new car, and quite fancied myself in a nice little CLK, but perhaps I should be looking for something more robust, like a Chrysler 300C with a Hemi, or maybe a Toyota Hilux (I have never seen so many Toyota’s in my life, until I came here!).
Essentially, I need something safe, but a bit cool.
I was wondering what other people’s experiences were of driving here. Do all expats drive 4x4’s?
Oh, and what is an alternative to white? I know it's better for driving in this climate, but I just could not drive a white car.
Thanks guys,
Sam x
Are there any black cars in Abu Dhabi ?
Nov 30th 2007, 2:09 pm
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Nov 30th 2007, 3:36 pm
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Re: Driving in Abu Dhabi
[QUOTE=B.Geezer;5617793]Are there any black cars in Abu Dhabi ?[/QUOT
That definately wins the coconut........
Incidentally I have one-
A black car not a coconut and am sometimes in AD.Wouldn't rec. black....go for silver.Have to say tho' Dubia and AD- still tame compared to driving in Athens.
That definately wins the coconut........
Incidentally I have one-
A black car not a coconut and am sometimes in AD.Wouldn't rec. black....go for silver.Have to say tho' Dubia and AD- still tame compared to driving in Athens.
Nov 30th 2007, 4:01 pm
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Re: Driving in Abu Dhabi
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Egypt and Sri Lanka gets my vote for the worst drivers
Lebanon not far behind them
Are there any black cars in Abu Dhabi ?[/QUOT
That definately wins the coconut........
Incidentally I have one-
A black car not a coconut and am sometimes in AD.Wouldn't rec. black....go for silver.Have to say tho' Dubia and AD- still tame compared to driving in Athens.
That definately wins the coconut........
Incidentally I have one-
A black car not a coconut and am sometimes in AD.Wouldn't rec. black....go for silver.Have to say tho' Dubia and AD- still tame compared to driving in Athens.
Egypt and Sri Lanka gets my vote for the worst drivers
Lebanon not far behind them
