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Estate Agents/Realtors in Abu Dhabi

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 08:56

HI

I need some help we are moving to Abu Dhabi & I'm looking for a good Estate Agent to show us some properties.
I have been recommended Al Khalidiya, Al Karamah, Al Musalla, Al Mushrif, Al Rowdah & Al Reem Island for places to live what are these like today, so they have restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets & small shops within easy access. I won't have a car when I first arrive & expecting our first baby in March 2014 so I will need to get around with a stroller.
Does anyone has any other recommendations on good places to live. We'd like somewhere that there's some parks to be able to go for walks & not too noisy with traffic while in the apartment at night.
Regarding properties do any include kitchen appliances such as dishwasher, washing machines, fridges, cookers, microwaves or is this standard that these are not included. Can you buy this second hand or it is best to buy new?
I know this is alot of questions but we want to make the best decisions when we arrive to make life a little easier.
Many Thanks

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 08:08
Many Thanks Ladies. Yes please if I can have the contact at MD Real Estate. We went out yesterday & saw a great place at Al Khalidiya Palace which was amazing but nothing in the apartment that is white goods. I'll look at all your recommendations & try to enjoy the experience of house hunting. Thanks again His name is Chris at MD Real Estate, contact number is 050-seven five eight- three nine 49. Good luck with your search :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 08:44
Many Thanks Ladies. Yes please if I can have the contact at MD Real Estate. We went out yesterday & saw a great place at Al Khalidiya Palace which was amazing but nothing in the apartment that is white goods. I'll look at all your recommendations & try to enjoy the experience of house hunting. Thanks again
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 13:08
HI I need some help we are moving to Abu Dhabi & I'm looking for a good Estate Agent to show us some properties. I have been recommended Al Khalidiya, Al Karamah, Al Musalla, Al Mushrif, Al Rowdah & Al Reem Island for places to live what are these like today, so they have restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets & small shops within easy access. I won't have a car when I first arrive & expecting our first baby in March 2014 so I will need to get around with a stroller. Does anyone has any other recommendations on good places to live. We'd like somewhere that there's some parks to be able to go for walks & not too noisy with traffic while in the apartment at night. Regarding properties do any include kitchen appliances such as dishwasher, washing machines, fridges, cookers, microwaves or is this standard that these are not included. Can you buy this second hand or it is best to buy new? I know this is alot of questions but we want to make the best decisions when we arrive to make life a little easier. Many Thanks I do not have a whole lot of knowledge about the other developments, but the one I am familiar which is Al Raha Beach which seems to fit your criteria. Al Muneera community which is about 2 years old provides white goods such as washer/dryer, cooker, dish washer, refrigerator. Al Zeina community only provide cooker and you will have to buy the rest yourself. Depending on which side of the building you are in, the noise level varies. The side facing the sea is breathtaking (assuming you are high enough) and super quiet and the winter breeze is amazing! They have shared pools and gyms. Easy access to supermarkets ie if you are on the Al Bandar side, there is a Spinneys there. If you are in Al Zeina, there is a Waitrose. Al Raha Beach continues to improve the surrounding areas, promenade for strolling and private beaches to enjoy. Easy access to the highway and Yas Island. As Sarahlou pointed out, it is difficult to find good agents and I have been dealing with many over the years. The one chap in AD that I do not mind dealing with is Chris at MD Real Estate, they have an office in Al Zeina compound. Let me know if you want his contact, I could forward it to you. It can be a really frustrating experience. There are plenty to choose from, depending on the are you want to be in, some areas are newer/convenient compared to others. Let your fingers do the work for now, and search through the websites and narrow down to the areas you want to be in, and familiarize yourself with the different floor plans (most are readily available online) so you know what you like and don't like. This way it will be most productive when you have to do viewings as not to let the agents waste your time. Be sure you are firm with your criteria and warn them you only want to see units that fit the bill, otherwise you will be led astray! Good luck with your search. Cheers!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 09:38
HI I need some help we are moving to Abu Dhabi & I'm looking for a good Estate Agent to show us some properties. I have been recommended Al Khalidiya, Al Karamah, Al Musalla, Al Mushrif, Al Rowdah & Al Reem Island for places to live what are these like today, so they have restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets & small shops within easy access. I won't have a car when I first arrive & expecting our first baby in March 2014 so I will need to get around with a stroller. Does anyone has any other recommendations on good places to live. We'd like somewhere that there's some parks to be able to go for walks & not too noisy with traffic while in the apartment at night. Regarding properties do any include kitchen appliances such as dishwasher, washing machines, fridges, cookers, microwaves or is this standard that these are not included. Can you buy this second hand or it is best to buy new? I know this is alot of questions but we want to make the best decisions when we arrive to make life a little easier. Many Thanks If apartments do have white goods you may get a cooker, dishwasher and washing machine included I have had apartments with all the above and then only an cooker in others. It depends upon the development.What I didn't have I bought new as I was planning to stay here With regards to estate agents I can honestly say I have never come across anyone decent (8 Years in the UAE) The Other posters may be able to help with names Good Luck