moving to abu dhabi
 

hello! i have a few questions regarding my move that maybe someone could help with.

ok the hotel im going to be working with tell me there is a small gym at the accomadation complex, but i was wondering if there were any boxing gyms in abu dhabi and what the costs are....

also regarding tv's, im obviously not going to bring mine as its huge, so where would be a good way to buy one (duty free/internet etc), and while im on the subject of tv what about cable/satalite? as id like to keep up with the premiership while im abroad

next question is regarding mobiles. so i have a blackberry on contract, so i was wondering whether i should get a simcard or something along that line in abu dhabi, or to try and get tmobile to cancel my contract or whatever early

im sure i will have more questions in due course, but anyway thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

matt

Re: moving to abu dhabi
 

Prices of the latest flatscreen TV's are almost identical to the UK. If you bring one over and avoid the 20% UK VAT you'll probably get hit for the tax on it here. They ain't stupid when it comes to money.

You can get a local SIM card here at a million and one places...

Re: moving to abu dhabi
 

oh really? shame i heard that electrical appliances were far cheaper out there.

and what sort of price plans/deals do you get on the sim cards?

many thanks,

matt

Re: moving to abu dhabi
 

Yes, shame Boyo...

And the only sheep you'll get here is Auz or NZ imported, so no need to bring your wellies.

Try the Du or Etisalat sites for your price plans, I can't be arsed to do it for you

Re: moving to abu dhabi
 

well i was born in oxford..... so sheep dont do it for me.... although with the whole sleeping with a woman outside oF marrage being illegal there, i may have to buy a pair of wellies ;)

Re: moving to abu dhabi
 

dont forget the velcro gloves :thumbup:

my partner has just purchased a UAE phone, so we are contacting via that, as its cheaper than calling/texting the UK contract she has.

Re: moving to abu dhabi
 

oh yeah? the two networks i was having a mooch at, seem to have terrible amounts of miniutes/texts compared to uk networks for the similar price ranges... im sure there must be some deals they offer though.....