Moving to Abu Dhabi

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Member since 29 June 2014

Taniab8Member29 June 2014 08:21:47

Scary! We have a nearly 3 year old and a nearly 18 year old (who may not come with us).
We've done a bit a of very basic research but what as an Australasian surprised you? Personally dreading being far from my parents as they have a very very close relationship with my kids.
Worrying about accommodation costs, getting around for me (the wife) without a vehicle), if I can be walking distance to my nearly 3 year old preschool/school, cost of things eg food, hairdresser, internet, etc. TV viewing for my little one. Finding and making friends etc. I'm terrified as never lived outside my home country or this far from family

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Olivier101ViP30 June 2014 05:34:20

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Hello Taniab8,

Welcome to Expat.com.

When will you move to Abu Dhabi and what will be your occupation there?
Hope you will get some answers to your queries!

All the best,
Olivier
Expat.com Team

Taniab8 Member

Member since 29 June 2014

Taniab8Member30 June 2014 08:35:18

My husband will be setting up an office for his company here in nz in the health & safety industry. Looking at potentially moving there in about a year?

MalikaBarnous Guest

MalikaBarnousGuest07 July 2014 04:53:19

Its not true the country is one of the most safe in the world.
abd bo body aporoch you or approch your kids.
ab dhabi its a winderfull city and ever you will find any pb
respect yourself the other gone to respect you.
En francais on dit
c est une ville iu on apprends la discipline.

dany k New member

Member since 09 September 2010

dany kNew member07 July 2014 16:28:41

Abu Dhabi is a very safe place. I can leave my apartment door open with fear of what would happen.

it all boils down to how much you are going to earn. break it down to us and we can help you.

cheers

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