Abu Dhabi - where to live if working at etihad head office? :: Thread

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lpoww

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lpoww Posted on 12 Apr 2013, 21:17

Hi there,

I will be moving to Abu Dhabi from London with my husband and working at Etihad's head office next month. Would love advice on:
- How long the drive is from corniche/khalidiya/downtown AD to Etihad's head office and is it worth it? Pros & cons?
- Suggested areas for a couple to live in (no children, early to mid 30s) that has access to supermarkets, bars, restaurants, gyms, cafes, etc
- Thoughts on living in the Al Raha Beach complex? (Al Bandar, Al Zeina, Al Muneera)

Many thanks in advance!

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busybee2

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busybee2 Posted on 12 Apr 2013, 21:18

go for al raha just across the road. corniche to etihad plaza etc would be in excess of 30 mins at rush hour on wacky races. live off the island and save yourself the bother.

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lpoww

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lpoww Posted on 12 Apr 2013, 21:19

Thanks busybee2! Is there plenty to do around Al Raha or will it feel very isolated/ suburban?

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busybee2

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busybee2 Posted on 12 Apr 2013, 21:21

its still a bit isloated but there are things open now, coffee shops/spinneys etc. but opposite side of main road etihad plaza and more things there to do, kca not far away they have banks and stuff so not too bad. now they have reopened the road from raha beach to raha mall (dont get too carried away its not that brill) but has stuff there too.

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kazlouabu

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kazlouabu Posted on 13 Apr 2013, 21:24

I agree al raha beach is the place to be, directly opposite HQ, loads of coffee shops etc now open, waitrose and Spinneys, own beach and a stones throw from yas island with all the hotels and bars on there

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lpoww

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lpoww Posted on 15 Apr 2013, 21:27

thanks everyone! Is there a good gym with fitness classes (spinning, pilates, etc) near to al raha?

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eggs,

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eggs, Posted on 12 Nov 2013, 21:29

Hi Ipoww, we are in the same situation as you and we are not wanting to live too suburban, but of course AD isn't the biggest and happening place so we have to keep that in mind.

Interested to hear your thoughts and where you ended up and if it meets your reqs. The other half is keen for gym classes and we are also in our early 30's about to work at Etihad office.

Cheers

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TheDean

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TheDean Posted on 12 Nov 2013, 21:31

Dubai............. seriously.

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flares

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flares Posted on 12 Nov 2013, 21:33

and lose your housing allowance

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TheDean

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TheDean Posted on 12 Nov 2013, 21:34

Debatable - I know the 'official' set-up but plenty do it...........

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