New in AUH...Struggling To Meet New People...Then Read This!!!

Slightly disappointing that only one person turned up on Friday, but its a new week, and hopefully we can have a good catch up this Friday.

Thanks guys...i'll be in dubai, so not sure how far that is from your guys meet up place.
So two questions:
1.Where in dubai can i get accom...lol! All affordable places online are fully booked!
2. What is the best mobile network to get hooked up with? I will need bbm for the duration of my stay.

Masoodr wrote:

Thanks guys...i'll be in dubai, so not sure how far that is from your guys meet up place.
So two questions:
1.Where in dubai can i get accom...lol! All affordable places online are fully booked!
2. What is the best mobile network to get hooked up with? I will need bbm for the duration of my stay.

Hi Masdoor,

Well I can't really help with you on the first question, have you tried looking on laterooms.com?

As for mobile network, well I use both Etisalat and Du. I prefer using Du with my Blackberry as the social network package is a lot better. I pay AED 130 per month, which is automatically deducted from my credit, and that gives me 10GB data, plus BB services, as well as access to all social networks and instant messaging.

I hope this helps.

Regards,



Mohit

Hi Mohit,

Good thing you have got going..!!
I have landed in Abu Dhabi last week.

I will be happy to meet you folks and am sure we could have some fun time too. Looking forward to hear from yall...cheers.

Sarwar

sounds great Mohit. when is the next movie event ? is it only on weekends or some dare devils want to see a movie on a weekday?

Well as we've had a sudden decline in the number of people participating or even responding, I have decided to step back a little, as it really isn't worth me wasting my on time, efforts and expenses in organising something, which no one can commit to, or end up cancelling without informing me. However, I am still running the meetup group, and instead of running it on a weekly basis I have now decided to run it on the last Friday of every month, so watch this space for our meetup this month.

Regards,



Mohit

pabbm wrote:

Well as we've had a sudden decline in the number of people participating or even responding, I have decided to step back a little, as it really isn't worth me wasting my on time, efforts and expenses in organising something, which no one can commit to, or end up cancelling without informing me. However, I am still running the meetup group, and instead of running it on a weekly basis I have now decided to run it on the last Friday of every month, so watch this space for our meetup this month.

Regards,



Mohit

Oops, just read this and sorry to see this happening. As you know Mohit, I was busy with my parents but they are leaving next week and I will be glad to join your events.
See you soon hopefully.

Hi Everyone,

I have found difficulties meeting people, making friends in Abu Dhabi, I even chose to dedicate my first 30 days of vacation yearly to travel abroad to meet new people, i was successful in that anywhere outside Abu Dhabi.

I am a mechanical engineer, i have been in Abu Dhabi for a year now.

I would be happy with your suggestions,

you can email me on ayoub.glia@yahoo.com

ayoub.glia wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I have found difficulties meeting people, making friends in Abu Dhabi, I even chose to dedicate my first 30 days of vacation yearly to travel abroad to meet new people, i was successful in that anywhere outside Abu Dhabi.

I am a mechanical engineer, i have been in Abu Dhabi for a year now.

I would be happy with your suggestions,

you can email me on ayoub.glia@yahoo.com

Hey, I thought I am the only one facing this problem
So, what do you thing is wrong ?!

mahalacoste wrote:

ayoub.glia wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I have found difficulties meeting people, making friends in Abu Dhabi, I even chose to dedicate my first 30 days of vacation yearly to travel abroad to meet new people, i was successful in that anywhere outside Abu Dhabi.

I am a mechanical engineer, i have been in Abu Dhabi for a year now.

I would be happy with your suggestions,

you can email me on ayoub.glia@yahoo.com

Hey, I thought I am the only one facing this problem
So, what do you thing is wrong ?!

Well i think, it has to do with the conservative culture, and lack of temptation in terms of socializing.

I also think that the luck of communication skills could be a barrier, and to be open to discussions, trying new things.

Well, or maybe i am the one who does not know how to approach people in Abu Dhabi and i need to learn how. hehe

ayoub.glia wrote:

mahalacoste wrote:

ayoub.glia wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I have found difficulties meeting people, making friends in Abu Dhabi, I even chose to dedicate my first 30 days of vacation yearly to travel abroad to meet new people, i was successful in that anywhere outside Abu Dhabi.

I am a mechanical engineer, i have been in Abu Dhabi for a year now.

I would be happy with your suggestions,

you can email me on ayoub.glia@yahoo.com

Hey, I thought I am the only one facing this problem
So, what do you thing is wrong ?!

Well i think, it has to do with the conservative culture, and lack of temptation in terms of socializing.

I also think that the luck of communication skills could be a barrier, and to be open to discussions, trying new things.

Well, or maybe i am the one who does not know how to approach people in Abu Dhabi and i need to learn how. hehe

I don't think it's that conservative here at all !!! If you don't mind send me ur no (to my inbox) and I will call you and chat about this.

Good job Mohit...Would like to join

Your fine Maha

As for Ayoub, I agree with Maha, its not as conservative as you think, the people are very nice and friendly out here, and my own experience is that they have all been very welcoming, and have helped me settle, which is probably why this now feels like my home, and I love this place

Saeed: You are more than welcome mate. I am now organising monthly meet ups, so will be posting details of February's meetup very soon

Hi everyone .. I am Harry .. recently moved to abu dhabi .. mussafa .. really  bored here .. i was wondering to meet some musicians ..cause i play guitar ..

Really out going guy but mussafa is killing me i dont know anyone in abudhabi too

Hi Mohit,

I would like to join you guys for feb meet, please update me.

hi, just happened to know on this stuff quite late. anywayz a big hello to everyone. can i b a part of it too? if so, Mohit u gota advice me on how do i get in touch with u or anyone in d group as i'm new with this blog use. cheerz. :-)

Hi All,

You are all more than welcome to join us. I will be sending out details of the next meet up.

On Thursday there is an 'Apres Ski Winter Party' being held at the Yas Links Golf Club Abu Dhabi.

It is an event which is being organised by the Swiss Business Council, and is being promoted by the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce. The event is also being supported by the following companies:

- Lufthansa
- Kolln
- Daman Health
- Tchibo
- Steigenberger Hotel Group
- Crans Montana

Date: Thursday 23rd February 2012 @ 7pm
Dress Code: Winter Clothes
Tickets: 280 AED

Tickets are available through AHK, you can contact them on 026455200 Ext. 206.

I will be there, and will hopefully have a raffle on the night sponsored by Netstar.

If you are interested then please do get in touch with me.

Regards,



Mohit

hey batman(as everyone call you by this nick name), and all other beautiful people
I am arun, Indian, born and brought up in UAE....I am working as a Sales Engineer in Abu Dhabi. Its a nice idea what batman was telling, having a meet up or a get together...watching movies, visiting places in UAE..or doing some non profitable work for the needy people...
suggestions are awaited
anyone having BB can contact me on 21290829...but please mention Expat.com..
Hope to see you guys in near future...
Good Day to all

Arun

Hey batman…good work and would like to join with you guys…please keep posted for the upcoming events….thanks

Hi Evry One

Good Day To All

I hope to be a guest on hearts light

rebecca130885 wrote:

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Hi,
I tried to send you a message, but your inbox is full. Make a place for me to talk to you please. You may send me e-mail: javedjnu2009@gmail.com

Hi Guys,
Sorry for the late response. You are all more than welcome to join us. We will be having an evening of bowling next weekend, so I will be posting details.
Those of you I am speaking to for the first time can you please send me your contact details.
Regards,


Mohit

Hi Mohit,

I am new to this forum and going to be there in UAE in July. Currently in Canada. How can I contact you?

cheers!

Hello People,

It has been some time hasn't it. Well I hope we can now finally meet again. I have had a few issues cos I had to move, so I've finally settled in and can now commence with our meet ups.

Lets meet up again this weekend for a bite to eat and then some bowling, it would be great to see some friends again, as well as some new faces.

So whose up for some Mexican this Friday. I will send out a text later today, but if you have not previously met up with us, but would like to join us then you are more than welcome.

Meet up details:

Date: Friday 16th March 2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Cantina Laredo, the Mexican restaurant in Khalidiya Mall

After a good catch up over dinner, we will make our way over to the Marina Mall for some bowling. For those of you have come before, I think you can all agree with me when I say we had loads of fun last time around.

Newcomers can you please send me a private message with your contact details.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,



Mohit

Hi

I hope you are well. I sent you an email with my email address, I hope you got it. So if there is anything you wish to ask me, then you can either post it in this forum, where I am sure everyone else would also help, or you can fire me a private message and I will try my best to help you.

Hopefully speak with you soon.

Regards,


Mohit

advsimi wrote:

Hi Mohit,

I am new to this forum and going to be there in UAE in July. Currently in Canada. How can I contact you?

cheers!

Sorry people, a few of you have responded saying that I haven't given much notice, so please forgive me for that. So I've moved this weekend's meet up to next week. So we will now be meeting at the same place, at the same time on 23rd March 2012. I hope this is better...and no excuses now cos you have more than a week's notice

See you all next week

pabbm wrote:

Hello People,

It has been some time hasn't it. Well I hope we can now finally meet again. I have had a few issues cos I had to move, so I've finally settled in and can now commence with our meet ups.

Lets meet up again this weekend for a bite to eat and then some bowling, it would be great to see some friends again, as well as some new faces.

So whose up for some Mexican this Friday. I will send out a text later today, but if you have not previously met up with us, but would like to join us then you are more than welcome.

Meet up details:

Date: Friday 16th March 2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Cantina Laredo, the Mexican restaurant in Khalidiya Mall

After a good catch up over dinner, we will make our way over to the Marina Mall for some bowling. For those of you have come before, I think you can all agree with me when I say we had loads of fun last time around.

Newcomers can you please send me a private message with your contact details.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,



Mohit

Hi Everyone,
This sounds like a group that has some fun.  I have been here for about 5 weeks now and looking forward to meeting people from all over the world.  I hope your dinner and bowling was a huge success and look forward to the next one to meet everyone.
Peggy

So sorry....Mohit and other friends. I was so busy at work and will be in touch with you all soon.

Enjoy....

hey count me in 2..

Hi Peggy,

Unfortunately, not many people make it last week, so I've rescheduled for this Friday, so let me know if you are interested in joining us

Regards,



Mohit

Keysbasket wrote:

Hi Everyone,
This sounds like a group that has some fun.  I have been here for about 5 weeks now and looking forward to meeting people from all over the world.  I hope your dinner and bowling was a huge success and look forward to the next one to meet everyone.
Peggy

Looks like I missed that one.  I have been off line for a while since our household goods arrived, just been busy getting it all put away.  Hope more people showed up.

hello  any meeting for this week

ueaakon wrote:

hello  any meeting for this week

There isn't a meet up for this weekend as I will be away, however, we are on for the week after

New member here! Are you guys still meeting up? Is there any easier way to be notified about upcoming events?...something like a group on facebook perhaps?

There is a page on facebook, search me using the following email address and you'll find it: pamo160287@him.ch.

Hi,
I am interested to meet new people and looking forward to have new friends.

Hi

When and where is the next meet up? I am interested to join.

Hi Menza and Jason,

You two are more than welcome to join in, I will keep you posted regarding the next meet up. I've been in and out of the hospital, so will be as soon as I get the all clear.

Thanks.



Mohit

Please let me know the details for the next meet up. I might be able to join you. Thank you.