Expat Experiences in Abu Dhabi

When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Abu Dhabi and would like to share your story.

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Ann Marie McQueen is a Canadian journalist working in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She moved there two years ago to help set up a new English newspaper. Before that she worked in Ottawa, Canada's capital, as a columnist and blogger for Sun Media. Read about her expat experience in Abu Dhabi.
Cristy Eubanks-Williams hails from Virginia and has recently quit her job and packed her bags in support of her husband's move to Abu Dhabi. She has adjusted well to life in the United Arab Emirates, and her teenage kids are loving their new location. Read about her take on expat life in Abu Dhabi here.
This anonymous American expat living in Abu Dhabi found the city easy enough to settle into and foreign friends even easier to come by. She's now an active member of the American Women's Network, an organisation that aids new expats in dealing with the challenges that come with adaptation. Read about her expat experience in Abu Dhabi.
Principle of GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi Ian Deakin gives Expat Arrivals an exclusive interview on the ins and outs of choosing an international school for your child in the UAE. Click here for the full article.
Randy "Ace" Parker has always loved adventure and fresh horizons. Originally from the Southeastern US, he moved to Abu Dhabi after a short career as a military officer, a series of boring technical jobs, and marriage which didn't work out. Here he relates his experiences so far of expat life in Abu Dhabi.
Cyra Miles is a freelance writer moonlighting as a reluctant worker in the UAE's hotel industry. In this article Cyra gives her views on life in an unfamiliar country and explains how expats should expect to adjust to the cultural adjustments required to live in the UAE.

Expat Life in Abu Dhabi

The emirate may be well-known for its diverse population and international clout, but that still doesn't mean that the humdrum of a Monday to Friday will be anything familiar. Find out what you can expect from a typical week of life in Abu Dhabi.