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New to Abu Dhabi - Help required please

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Latest post on 30 July 2015 - 17:47

My daughter (British/Irish) is relocating to Abu Dhabi. Shk. Khalifa City B (I think)

I'm trying to compile some information for her and would be grateful for any help from the E.W. ladies.

1) Info. on how to get a good housemaid (permanent - live in)

2) A good place to get curtains made.

3) A good vet

4) Places of interest for kids (12 & 8 yrs)

5) Good doctors/dentist/hospital

6) Good ladies hairdresser

7) Reasonable place for grocery shopping

Really appreciate your help

Regards,

L
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Latest post on 10 September 2015 - 10:58

Your daughter will find a lot of the information that she required in the Explorer How to guide to Abu Dhabi, available in all the supermarkets over there.

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Latest post on 05 September 2015 - 07:24

Back in 2004, I bought a lonely planet guide to Abu Dhabi/Dubai. That helped me a lot when I visited the first few times and finally made the move couple years later after that. I'm not sure if Lonely planet still makes that tour book for that city? I know it's a tour book company but it gives you a list of things and places you would want to go depending where you live. Museums/ Parks/activities/gyms for kids and adults are listed in there, too. Get a map of abu dhabi and read it until it's worn so you know where the landmarks are. Lulu and c4 were my favorite GO TO shops.

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Latest post on 02 September 2015 - 12:05

My daughter (British/Irish) is relocating to Abu Dhabi. Shk. Khalifa City B (I think) I'm trying to compile some information for her and would be grateful for any help from the E.W. ladies. 1) Info. on how to get a good housemaid (permanent - live in) 2) A good place to get curtains made. 3) A good vet 4) Places of interest for kids (12 & 8 yrs) 5) Good doctors/dentist/hospital 6) Good ladies hairdresser 7) Reasonable place for grocery shopping Really appreciate your help Regards, L :thinking: Hi LDC - Depending on where you live, there are many good Supermarkets: Lulu Carrefour Co-operative these have been the ones I've been using. You also asked about curtains - I went to Sedar a small local chain right with a large showroom, next door to Sofitel and opposite the Sheraton. They are very good, professional but quite pricey. In the end I went with a company called Flair who gave an excellent price and I was helped & advised by a great guy called John 050 122 7599 There's nothing else on the list I can help you with so good luck. Julz

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Latest post on 02 September 2015 - 11:56

I just can't put my hands on the receipt as I'm moving from a hotel to an apartment - I think about 340AED for a 3/4 head of foils and a cut & blow-dry. If you call them they will give you a rough idea of cost. Cheaper I think than UK but I've come over from London so I do think it's cheaper. Julz

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