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Moving to Abu Dhabi in 4 weeks!

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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 20:03

Hi everyone I have recently been given a job in Abu Dhabi and I move in 4 weeks. I have researched it quite a bit but it would be nice to hear other people's views. I am wanting to know a few things really: Mobile phone- can you get contracts with a phone over there for similar price to here or is pay as you go best? Internet- I will need Internet access where I live what's the average price for this? Shopping- where is the best places to shop? Leasing a car- how much is this? Nightlife- I have found quite a few bars online any suggestions for 27 yr old female? Beaches/pools- are there public beaches that anyone can go on and wear bikinis or is this strict? Forgot to mention I will be staying in Mohammed Zayed City area. I know that's alot but any people's opinions would be great thank you :) phone: there is no choice like uk, you have etislat or du (same company though) you just pick whats best for you, estislat is the older one and so has better coverage usually. internet: same same: no choice Etislat or Du, but some places there is not a choice if you are in gated communities etc. shopping: close to mbz mayazad mall, delma mall, baniyas mall and capital mall when it opens. car : do a search lots of different places. nightlife, lots of bars around yas island will be good. beaches you can wear bikini on the beach not on the street though.

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