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Living in Abu Dhabi
A move is easier to plan when you can see how its parts fit together. Start with your arrival, compare homes against your daily routine, and build a practical picture of life in the emirate.
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Moving to Abu Dhabi
A considered starting point for your move, from the documents you gather to the routines you build after arrival.
Read the collectionFinding a home
Understand the decisions behind a rental, including the property, the agreement and the practicalities of moving in.
Read the collectionNeighbourhoods & residential areas
Compare residential areas through the things that shape an ordinary week: work, school, transport and the space around your home.
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Guides for your next step.
Best Areas to Live in Abu Dhabi for New Residents
There is no single best Abu Dhabi area for every new resident.
Practical guideLivingHow to Choose an Abu Dhabi Neighbourhood Based on Your Workplace and Lifestyle
Choose a neighbourhood by mapping your essential destinations and ranking your household's priorities.
Practical guideLivingLiving in Abu Dhabi City Centre vs Suburban Areas
A city-centre home and a suburban home can offer different combinations of space, access and recurring travel.
Practical guideLivingLiving in Al Bateen: Residential Guide
For Al Bateen, shortlist a specific property type and street before assessing suitability.
Practical guideLivingLiving in Al Khalidiyah: Residential Guide
An Al Khalidiyah home should be assessed at building and street level.
Practical guideLivingLiving in Al Maryah Island: Residential Guide
For an Al Maryah Island home, check the exact residential building and routes you will use.
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