I really enjoy living in the Greens. the Greens, JBR, JLT and marina is where you would want to look. They are on the end of Dubai closest to Abu Dhabi. Good luck with that travelling. I am glad I don't have to do that commute.

South Africans are everywhere. We unfortunately do not live in one specific place. But you are bound to meet some...

Rent or buy. Depends on how long you will stay. It is much cheaper buying a car, but then you also have to worry about services and insurance. Insurance is about 5% of your car value per annum, payable in one go. Don't know of any vehicle tax when buying a car. You will most likely have to put down 10% as down payment. If you are going to be commuting to Abu Dhabi, you will probably have to buy a car or join a lift club. Car leasing/rental normally has limits to the amount of kilos you can put on a car a month. 300 kilos a day just for work and back is a lot.