Best places to live in Abu Dhabi for single gal?

Bazonie · #1 (**permalink**) 7th February 2011, 06:26 PM

Hello,
I'm considering an opportunity to live/work in Abu Dhabi.
The housing allowance is currently offered at 160k. I might ask to increase this?
I want very nice 2-3 bdrm apt with sea view and short distance to beach areas.
Can you recommend some places that may be ideal for single people?
Sorry, please don't take offense, but I dont have kids and I like things more quiet. I don't know AD well enough to know where to look.

Jynxgirl · #2 (**permalink**) 8th February 2011, 12:54 PM

160k in abu dhabi is not going to get youa 2 bedroom with a nice upfront seaside view most likely.. Abu Dhabi is expensive and the housing did not dip down like in dubai. If you will live a block in off of the seaview buildings, then you may be able to find a 1 bedroom for around 140k. Someone I know just moved over and got a 1 bedroom apartment for 135k paying in one check for a view that he can just see a glimpse the sea if he sticks his head out and turns sideways

And when you are looking, find out about parking!!! It is atrocious!! I was talking to someone on the phone last night for 45 min while the person looked for his 600 dirham a month paid parking spot!!

Bazonie · #3 (**permalink**) 8th February 2011, 01:24 PM

How much do 2bdrms with seaview go for?

Jynxgirl · #4 (**permalink**) 10th February 2011, 06:56 AM

Do you want a seaview downtown or just a seaview?

Where are you going to be working? Are you going to have a vehicle? I would suggest to ask for 200k for the minimum of the housing allowance if you need 3 bedrooms. Asking never hurts. There is the 5% agency fee you have to keep in mind as well on top of the rental amount. I know someone who stays in Khalida area down by the big shopping western mall island. Is nice but is quiet. Downtown hustle bustle would suggest you look for apartment in the 2nd over to Najda st. Keep in mind that abu dhabi is a more family orientated environment and just alot quieter city. You can still do 'single' night life but it is not as active as dubai. If you are a partier, many people tend to come to dubai for the weekends.

Bazonie · #5 (**permalink**) 10th February 2011, 09:18 PM

2 bdrm would be sufficient. I'd like sea view, but it doesn't have to be right up on the sea. Should be at least short wall to seaside.
Work would be in Khalida area.
Yes, I will have a car.
So why do you hate the place? How long have you been there? I'm guessing you've just had enough of it?

Jynxgirl · #6 (**permalink**) 11th February 2011, 04:43 AM

Over a year.

I had enough after I was in the uae a few months. It is just not for everyone. I do hope you enjoy it though.

Mr. AD · #7 (**permalink**) 16th February 2011, 07:06 AM

Morning People!!

Tylerv · #8 (**permalink**) 6th June 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazonie

Hello,
I'm considering an opportunity to live/work in Abu Dhabi.
The housing allowance is currently offered at 160k. I might ask to increase this?
I want very nice 2-3 bdrm apt with sea view and short distance to beach areas.
Can you recommend some places that may be ideal for single people?
Sorry, please don't take offense, but I dont have kids and I like things more quiet. I don't know AD well enough to know where to look.

Did you find a place in the end? I am looking to move out end Sept/Oct time and am single looking to house share with someone. Any advice on where to look at all?

Thanks

Vicki

newguyintown · #9 (**permalink**) 6th June 2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bazonie

Hello,
I'm considering an opportunity to live/work in Abu Dhabi.
The housing allowance is currently offered at 160k. I might ask to increase this?
I want very nice 2-3 bdrm apt with sea view and short distance to beach areas.
Can you recommend some places that may be ideal for single people?
Sorry, please don't take offense, but I dont have kids and I like things more quiet. I don't know AD well enough to know where to look.

Hey,

I'd say it may just be possible but you'll need to look very hard for something like that. I was able to find a listing for a place on Corniche (the beach area) in a min. And it seems to be a decent deal, without a broker so you save on brokerage too. Have a lookie - Emirates Property Investment Company

Try looking up places on Dubizzle.com in Abu Dhabi | The best place to Buy a Property, Sell a Car, Find a Job & Much More in Abu Dhabi

Maybe you can find someone to share it with since 4BR would be too much for just one person.

Hope that helps.

Warold · #10 (**permalink**) 7th June 2012, 03:19 PM

2 Bdroom on Al Reem sea view is 110k...