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VintageChick

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American expat in the United Arab Emirates

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American

Lives in Abu Dhabi

Registration: 01 April 2009

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VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
ref523

Living in Abu Dhabi from America by ref523

Hi There, I am considering taking a job in Abu Dhabi. I have a few questions and would appreciate any feedback. - I am young (25) woman whom will be moving alone from the United States, is this going to be significantly challenging for me? (I ...

VintageChick

- I am young (25) woman whom will be moving alone from the United States, is this going to be significantly challenging for me? (I have living arrangements already taken care of as well as a job)That is a good start. If you have the living ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Abu Dhabi by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Abu Dhabi :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Abu Dhabi?? Thanks in ...

VintageChick

O.K. I am admittedly older (45) than most people who post and blog about the Middle East. However, I hang around and often go out with a much younger crowd of people (22-31). The only time that I have seen any problems were when we were at Rock ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
Gingerella

SOS abu dhabi by Gingerella

hi, I've been in abu dhabi for about 2 weeks now and am bored out of mind. Apparently there is nothing to do or see here other than shopping malls which as a shopaholic I find quite entertaining but there is a limit to how much I can take. Surely ...

VintageChick

Not sure you will get this in time... Al Wada Mall today at 10:00 am... Cafe De La Paix It is at the back of the mall.... go up then take a right and follow around. American Women's Network meeting. Very worth going. I will be there, wearing a ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
oceanbeach

Want to meet for coffee? by oceanbeach

My husband and I have moved to Abu Dhabi from San Francisco. I am currently looking for a job, but find that I have a bit more time than I am used to. I look forward to hearing from you:D

VintageChick

Ocean, Not sure you will get this in time... Al Wada Mall today at 10:00 am... Cafe De La Paix It is at the back of the mall.... go up then take a right and follow around. American Women's Network meeting. Very worth going. I will be there, ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
ShellsBells

Moving to Abu Dhabi in August by ShellsBells

Hey everyone! I am no stranger to living abroad and am making the move to Abu Dhabi this August. There seems to be a lack of info out there on life in Abu Dhabi, making friends, things to do, and so on. I was just wondering if anyone out there ...

VintageChick

Hi Shells, People hang out at all the usual places for a city. One of my favorite places is the beach. I live close to the Corniche so I can just walk over any time. I like the Ladies Beach which costs 5dh to use. They have life guards and ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
victoria24

How to make an internet friend and find a job in Dubai by victoria24

Kindly let me know if I can find a job as an English Language teacher or open a restaurant in Dubai of fast food Bernice Suleman

VintageChick

monster.com the gulf version... has lots of jobs on it that might suit you... As far as opening your own business... you must be partners with an Emirati. I can't remember for sure but I think (disclaimer) that the partnership has to be at least ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
silver fern

Consumer Rip offs by silver fern

Hello everyone, I was wanting to know in the situation, where one goes shopping only to find when they get to the counter ,the price of their goods are different to whats advertised and shops will not give you the item at the advertised price only ...

VintageChick

Nope... no such law. Next time ask if they can give you a better price... sometimes that works. I have had that happen to me and I just shrug it off... Remember where you are. We aren't in Kansas any more Toto... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
RTXZ

I am 16 and my parents are thinking about moving to abu dhabi by RTXZ

Is there any thing that would suit me and what kind of sports are there? thanks:D

VintageChick

Hey, There's tons of things to do here. I have several friends who's daughters (14 and 16) are enjoying it here. the 16 yr old just went to ColdPlay and I have taken the 14 yr old to several cultural events with me. As far as sports... you name ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
Gingerella

SOS abu dhabi by Gingerella

hi, I've been in abu dhabi for about 2 weeks now and am bored out of mind. Apparently there is nothing to do or see here other than shopping malls which as a shopaholic I find quite entertaining but there is a limit to how much I can take. Surely ...

VintageChick

Ginger... Email me your details and I will hook you up. What do you like to do, other than shop? Sports, coffee, clubs, etc... What age group are you in? Lori Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
Pitch

Who's living in Abu Dhabi? by Pitch

Hi everybody!:dumbom: I'm now living in Abu Dhabi and I'd like to meet other expatried people to practice sports & leisure...:top: Thanks for your answear!

VintageChick

Hi I am new in Abu Dhabi and I am looking for ladies interested in doing beading or quilting. I teach beading and I am also interested in joining a quilting group. I am a beginner quilter! Thanks Lizette liz_in_oman@hotmail.comLiz, Have you ... Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
ckuno

Studio in Tourist Club Area by ckuno

Hi, I m planning to stay and work in Abu Dhabi up from June 2009. Due to the fact that our office is loacted in the Tourist Club area I m searching in this area....or had someone better recommendations where 2 stay.....I only want to avoid much ...

VintageChick

Check with Vision Towers. Hotel Apartments. Some of our corporate guys are there and find it adequate. Read More

VintageChick replied to a thread
15 years ago
ShellsBells

Moving to Abu Dhabi in August by ShellsBells

Hey everyone! I am no stranger to living abroad and am making the move to Abu Dhabi this August. There seems to be a lack of info out there on life in Abu Dhabi, making friends, things to do, and so on. I was just wondering if anyone out there ...

VintageChick

Hey Shells, What questions do you have? There's tons to do here. I just moved in January and have a full diary most of the time. Lori Read More