some help I am looking for acommodation in Abu Dhabi

[vagtsio]

Hi all

I was wondering whether anyone can give me any tips as to how I will be able to find a decent website to look for accommodation in Abu Dhabi...Bhomes has got nothing is there anything else that you can advise

thank you in advance.

[cairogal]

Originally Posted by vagtsio

Hi all

I was wondering whether anyone can give me any tips as to how I will be able to find a decent website to look for accommodation in Abu Dhabi...Bhomes has got nothing is there anything else that you can advise

thank you in advance.

Dubizzle and the classifieds are the best places to start. Accommodation is really dropping in price right now, and all of the sudden agents are telling you they can hold the flat for a month, prices are very negotiable, etc. Today I just walked up to a few watchmen, left my number for info about vacant units, asked what they knew was available, etc. This is still the best way to find a place. Agent fees haven't gone away, but they're working harder for it now.

[Maz25]

Try the newspapers/ publications and other agencies besides Bhomes. Good accommodation is really hard to come by in AUH. I work in AUH and have a few colleagues who are contemplating moving to Dubai as they've had no luck in finding anything. Either it's the wrong apartment or the wrong price!

If you have colleagues who live there, ask them for recommendations and phone numbers. Sometimes an agent may not have anything on their books but they may point you in the direction of someone who does. Google certainly helps as I've tried googling before and had a few apartments come up (not that many mind you and it would also depend on where you want to live). There are supposed to be available apartments in Khalifa City but that really depends on whether you want to live there or not.

Good luck with your search.

[cairogal]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Try the newspapers/ publications and other agencies besides Bhomes. Good accommodation is really hard to come by in AUH. I work in AUH and have a few colleagues who are contemplating moving to Dubai as they've had no luck in finding anything. Either it's the wrong apartment or the wrong price!

If you have colleagues who live there, ask them for recommendations and phone numbers. Sometimes an agent may not have anything on their books but they may point you in the direction of someone who does. Google certainly helps as I've tried googling before and had a few apartments come up (not that many mind you and it would also depend on where you want to live). There are supposed to be available apartments in Khalifa City but that really depends on whether you want to live there or not.

Good luck with your search.

Maz, it's so different thait was a year ago when I was first looking. I've just seen an older 3 bedroom flat in Manasir for 180,000, and the agent was already dropping it to 150,000 w/o my asking. If you've got 150,000 to spend, you'll find a 2 bedroom unit. There are a lot of places in Tourist Club opening up. Some even include parking and free internet. If you're on a limited budget, Abu Dhabi is still a bit pricey...much pricier than Dubai.

[Maz25]

You're quite right. I've never actually seriously looked for apartments in AUH and like to use all the complaints from my colleagues as a good reason not to! I'm not a fan of the place and despite all my moans about the long drive from Dubai, I'll bet that a year from now, I'll still be doing the commute! I do sometimes wonder though what it would be like to be home before dark! :P

Yep, parking would be one of other gripes! One of my colleagues actually burst into tears because she couldn't find a place to park and knowing me, I prolly would do the same if I moved to AUH and couldn't find a parking space! My company has a compound that we could move to but apart from the ridiculous rent that they charge, I really don't fancy having my boss as my next door neighbour!

[cairogal]

It's funny how it's shifted recently. I rang an agent asking about a number of properties. She told me of two right in town, and she said she had noticed people no longer wanted the pokey flats in town...many were opting for outside areas like Al Raha Beach, Baen Al Jasraen, etc. Personally, I don't want to live in the centre of town. I'm happy w/ places from 13th on out...lots of parking!

[vagtsio]

thank you for all the info guys

I have to say it looks to me that it is better to live in dubai and commute to Abu Dhabi. so in a few words Abu Dhabi doesn't have mutch to offer...I was wondering as i want to live in a place that will have something to offer for my family too...i dont mind commuting although it will be great to be back home a decent time

[cairogal]

What's your allowance?

[vagtsio]

I am still negociating but it is in the region of 120K

[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.