nikkisizer

Having lived in Dubai for the last six years and knowing what the daily commute used to be like back then to what it is now, it really is not that bad at all.

lanarkwitch

The OP is a female nurse, she is going to want to spend her free time in the boozer having Friday beer sessions or out with friends having fun, not driving up and down the bloody road to work for gods sake, she said she was moving to AD, not the back end of Dubai

tinkle.1986

A lot of this info is really helpful people so Thanks very much, I think I'll be trying to find someone to live with, it's a private hospital which has recently been built, not sure on the area it's in yet but this is the link http://www.ccmrecruitment.com/blog/2...icuhdu-nurses/

I'd rather not be having a big commute to work but would like to be close enough to the beach to get involved in some watersports out there. What kind of advice might I need for first moving? I'm unsure of what simple things I need to doto save tax free etc. Quite keen to get a grip on things before I move

Thanks everyone!

Norm_uk

There are plenty of clubs and organisations catering to most hobbies - I run a social lubrication club (ie; drinking!) in Abu Dhabi, feel free to PM me for more info on that. We do after work gatherings, the odd brunch etc and it's a good mixed bag of boys and girls from all walks and nations.

I also happen to be one of the few qualified Financial Planners so can help with the tax and other money issues. I have some info on my blog you can read up on.

Best of luck!

N.

loular90210

Hey Tinkle,

I live in Al Bandar.
Its great, has everything on the compound, restaurant,spinneys supermarket, and a nail bar/ pharmacy and hairdressers opening soon.
the pool is nice and also as an on-site gym.
Yas Island is also not far which us great on the social side of things.

Anything I can help with just give me a shout

Brains1983

she ain't moving there for 80k p/annum! You also forgot the best selling point about Al Bandar, the beverage store at the back corner of the car park

loular90210

I suppose not....

yes it has a very good alcohol store... thanks for reminding me....

Oyibopeppeh

+1 for Norm and his hangover club

eatrash

Hi Guys,

does any one know how i can get a 4beds villa at any of Al Reef communities direct from the Owner ? i dont see why i should pay 8000K comission when i need no broker help?!



thanks

Brains1983

You need no broker help? Then call one of the list of owners you must know so you can avoid the 5%! Don't know any owners? Then I guess you do need a brokers help...

flares

pop a note on SkyscraperCity's dedicated thread http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=399104

Reee

hey guys, cheers for the above, relocating in 3 wks to AD and this forum is the best place for answering all my awkward questions - tinkle.1986 , id be very interested in hearing more of your experiences! Have you found a flat ? My allowance is 165,000, but im hoping to save & I am open to sharing if i can meet some sound girls - pm me if you are still looking, or just pm anyway !

lanarkwitch

165k is an excellent budget and you will be able to get something very nice for that money

busybee2

yeh lanark thats a very good budget