some help I am looking for acommodation in Abu Dhabi

[vagtsio]

we are three me my wife and our son so yes it will be a strugle for us .... so in general terms accommodation in Abu Dhabi is far more expesive than Dubai?

well whatever the situation is something that i will have to get use to it...In London I was traveling for more than 1hr to go to work...at least the Good weather will be a compensation

Originally Posted by cairogal

Ok...I see why you're looking at Dubai. 120,000 in Abu Dhabi could get you an older 2 bedroom, but it's not enough here if you're hoping to house a family of 5+. Discovery Gardens or Jebel Ali Gardens might be the better bet.

[cairogal]

Originally Posted by vagtsio

we are three me my wife and our son so yes it will be a strugle for us .... so in general terms accommodation in Abu Dhabi is far more expesive than Dubai?

well whatever the situation is something that i will have to get use to it...In London I was traveling for more than 1hr to go to work...at least the Good weather will be a compensation

Historically, Abu Dhabi has always been pricier than Dubai. When there was an influx of expats about 15 months ago, finding a place became downright impossible. It was really criminal what owners and agents did. Now they'll get their comeuppance. Overpriced units are emptying out as residents find more value for money. I'm going from a 200,000 one bedroom in an illegally subdivided villa to a 210,000 3 bedroom, brand new, high-end flat.

LOTS of 2 bedrooms (which might work for you), are coming in just under 150,000 I would imagine you'd find some older units for around 120,000 in the Tourist Club area. There have been a lot of villa conversions in the past year, so if you found one that was done well, you could find one in your range. Doing that drive every day would wear me down, but I can see why you'd sacrifice for a larger place forl ess money. Good luck. If I see anything in your range, I'll PM you.

[vagtsio]

you are a star cairogal thank you for all the help if you hear anything i would be greatfull.

I am looking to move over there around xmas so i ll keep looking myself in ccase i find something.

thank you

Originally Posted by cairogal

Historically, Abu Dhabi has always been pricier than Dubai. When there was an influx of expats about 15 months ago, finding a place became downright impossible. It was really criminal what owners and agents did. Now they'll get their comeuppance. Overpriced units are emptying out as residents find more value for money. I'm going from a 200,000 one bedroom in an illegally subdivided villa to a 210,000 3 bedroom, brand new, high-end flat.

LOTS of 2 bedrooms (which might work for you), are coming in just under 150,000 I would imagine you'd find some older units for around 120,000 in the Tourist Club area. There have been a lot of villa conversions in the past year, so if you found one that was done well, you could find one in your range. Doing that drive every day would wear me down, but I can see why you'd sacrifice for a larger place forl ess money. Good luck. If I see anything in your range, I'll PM you.

[cairogal]

Originally Posted by vagtsio

you are a star cairogal thank you for all the help if you hear anything i would be greatfull.

I am looking to move over there around xmas so i ll keep looking myself in ccase i find something.

thank you

My pleasure, vagtsio. I think you'll be in a great position from xmas...the market seems to just get better and better from a renter's perspective. Fingers crossed...

[Kerry13]

Finding the right accommodation in AUH is extremely difficult and be careful of agents, make sure they have at least an office and proper paperwork. My friend handed over some money and was never given a reciept or shown their offices and halas ... never seen again.

Try to stay with reputable companies or have a look in the supermarkets, especially spinneys in Khalidiya.

Getting what you pay for, you're best off looking for something on the outskirts of Dubai...