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Residents

Overview

• Overview
• Considering United Arab Emirates
• In The Beginning …
• Before You Arrive
• When You Arrive
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Documents

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Work

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• Working Hours
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Financial & Legal Affairs

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Housing

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Residential Areas

• Residential Areas

Setting up Home

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Utilities & Services

• Electricity & Water
• Electricity
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Health

• General Medical Care
• Health Insurance
• Donor Cards
• Giving Blood
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• Main Government Hospitals
• Main Private Hospitals
• Maternity
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• Paediatrics
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• Opticians
• Opticians & Ophthalmologists
• Cosmetic Treatment & Surgery
• Alternative Therapies
• Addiction Counselling & Rehabilition
• Aromatherapy
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• Homeopathy
• Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
• Back Treatment
• Nutritionists & Slimming
• Counselling & Therapy
• Support Groups

Education

• Education
• Nurseries & Pre-Schools
• Primary & Secondary Schools
• University & Higher Education
• Special Needs Education
• Learning LLL

Transportation

• Transportation
• Driving in Abu Dhabi
• Vehicle Leasing
• Buying a Vehicle
• Vehicle Finance
• Vehicle Insurance
• Registering a Vehicle
• Traffic Fines & Offences
• Breakdowns
• Traffic Accidents
• Repairs (Vehicle)

Exploring

Abu Dhabi Checklist

• Abu Dhabi Checklist

Abu Dhabi Areas - Main

• Airport Road
• Al Bateen
• Al Karamah
• Al Khalidiya
• Al Markaziyah
• Al Meena
• Al Mushrif
• Al Ras Al Akhdar
• Al Safarat
• Breakwater
• Corniche
• Madinat Zayed
• Tourist Club Area

Abu Dhabi Areas - Other

• Al Maqtaa
• Al Matar
• Manasir
• The Islands
• Umm Al Nar

Al Ain Areas

• Al Ain City
• Buraimi
• Jebel Hafeet

Museums, Heritage & Culture

• Museums, Heritage & Culture
• Archaeological Sites
• Art Galleries
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Forts
• Forts & Castles
• Religious Sites
• Temples
• Heritage Sites
• Heritage Sites - City
• Museums
• Heritage Sites - Out of City
• Festivals

Parks & Beaches

• Parks & Beaches
• Beaches
• Beach Parks
• Parks & Gardens
• Parks

Other Attractions

• Other Attractions
• Amusement Centres
• Camel Racing
• Falconry
• Horse Racing
• Landmarks
• Natural Attractions
• Powerboat Racing
• Water Parks
• Aquariums & Marine Centres
• Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Tours & Sightseeing

• Desert & Mountain Safaris
• Activity Tours
• Boat & Yacht Charters
• City Tours
• City Tours - Out of Abu Dhabi
• Dolphin & Whale Watching
• Farm & Stable Tours
• Helicopter/Plane Charters
• Island Resorts
• Mosque Tours
• Other Tours
• Submarine Tours
• Walking Tours

Daytrips

• Daytrips From Dublin

Out of the City

• Out of Abu Dhabi
• Ajman
• Dubai
• East Coast
• Northern Emirates
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Sharjah
• Umm Al Quwain

Other GCC Countries

• Other GCC Countries

Weekend Breaks

• Weekend Break Hotels
• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar

Holiday Hotspots

• Holidays from Abu Dhabi
• Travel Agents

Activities

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General Information » Essential Info » Abu Dhabi Tourist Info Abroad

Abu Dhabi does not have any overseas tourist offices, though the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is actively participating in a number of international travel exhibitions. Within their respective areas, the Al Ain Economic Development and Tourism Promotion Authority (03 765 5444) and the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (02 444 0444) will both be able to provide details of current local events etc.



This excerpt was taken from

Abu Dhabi Explorer
Series: Complete Residents Guides