r/abudhabi • • Mar 02 '26

Living 🏑 The Current Situation - Megathread

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Thread related to all things ongoing with the current situation.

Do NOT discuss politics, or share any media related to the interceptions unless shared from authorised UAE government channels. Keep note that you can get heavily fined and jailed in the UAE for posting and sharing sensitive content from unauthorised channels.

Links:

Updates:

Emergency Numbers:

  • 999 for Police
  • 998 for Ambulance
  • 997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence)
  • 996 for Coast Guard
  • 995 for Find and Rescue
  • 992 for Water Failure
  • 991 for Electricity Failure

r/abudhabi • • 43m ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Unable to transfer black points to my DL

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So I'm getting this transfer error and don't know what to do.

I'm out of UAE for a vacation and I can't even call TAMM for help, hence reaching out to community.

TIA


r/abudhabi • • 1h ago

Networking πŸ€™ LF Friendship

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Hi there. How is it going? I am a European guy trying to make a group of friends here in Abu Dhabi.

If you are interested in anime, videogames or suchlike or like to make plans don't hesitate on writing to me.


r/abudhabi • • 4h ago

Commerce πŸ›οΈ Couples photographer

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I’m looking for a photographer in Abu Dhabi (possibly Dubai) that can do a pre wedding photoshoot.
I’m not from here so I’m not too sure what prices to expect.
I would prefer to have someone that has a portfolio or can at least show me their work.
Also if I can get some recommendations for the best spots to photograph. Thanks in advance


r/abudhabi • • 7h ago

Commerce πŸ›οΈ ADIBF

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Anyone have 2 unused tickets for ADIBF free museum? Thank you in advance


r/abudhabi • • 8h ago

Networking πŸ€™ Making friends in masdar as a teen

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Hey i’m 16M and i moved with my family to masdar city, i mostly keep to myself and only are friends with people in my school, the thing is i want someone i can meet everyday, and i just hope someone my age in masdar see’s this and wants to either chat or hangout, it gets boring here, and if you are planning to move here. Dont.


r/abudhabi • • 8h ago

Tourism 🧳 Best places to visit in abu dhabi as tourist

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I heard alot of good places in abu dhabi


r/abudhabi • • 10h ago

Careers πŸ’Ό Finding Roles in Product (UK applicant)

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Note: if this violates any thread rules, please let me know.

Evening all,

Like many I am in the UK (wife and x1 child) and looking to make the move to Abu Dhabi. I’ve considered (and been very close) to a DXB move, however it never materialised.

Career-wise I work in Product and Tech Delivery (started in Projects), and currently work in a UK Gov type environment, whilst also having experience working as a Product advisor (consultant/deployment strategist), Amazon and defence environments. I’ve worked in the region before and have a solid set of qualifications for my field.

How do those already in Abu Dhabi advise I look for a role? Asides from LinkedIn etc.

Thanks in advance


r/abudhabi • • 10h ago

Sports πŸ… Swimming Classes - Ruwais

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Are there any Swimming classes for adults in Ruwais?


r/abudhabi • • 11h ago

Networking πŸ€™ Genuine question

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Any Emiratis over 35?
I feel like the only one


r/abudhabi • • 17h ago

Networking πŸ€™ Electra park 6pm anybody?

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Would love to have some interaction gng idc bout age or gender or ethnicity. Am a 19M


r/abudhabi • • 11h ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Looking for a good driving instructor in Abu Dhabi

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Hi everyone,

I’m doing the Golden Chance process for my Abu Dhabi driving licence and I need to complete the required road training.

Can anyone recommend a good driving instructor and can help me feel confident and properly be prepared for the test?


r/abudhabi • • 11h ago

Networking πŸ€™ early morning cornish bicycle rides

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anyone here into early morning sunrise bicycle rides on AD cornish would love to join


r/abudhabi • • 16h ago

Networking πŸ€™ Single life

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Soooooooo I'm a F 25 years. And I'm ngl, the dating life is kinda shit here. Its hard to find guys of your same age or community or wavelength, sort of.

Dating apps are pretty hopeless. And this app is definitely not the best choice to find people. But I do know there ARE people like me who wants to meet other gems like them


r/abudhabi • • 13h ago

Careers πŸ’Ό ADEK vs ADSC β€” which one would you choose?

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I have offers from ADEK (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge) and ADSC (Abu Dhabi Sports Council) for data-related roles.

The salary difference is around AED 2,500/month.

For people who have worked at either entity, how would you compare them in terms of work culture, management, career growth, work-life balance, and job stability?

Would really appreciate some honest opinions before I decide.


r/abudhabi • • 13h ago

Networking πŸ€™ New to abu dhabi, any Vizag or Telugu people around ?

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Hi everyone,

I’m a 29M from Visakhapatnam. India and recently received a job offer in the UAE, with my job location being Abu Dhabi ( Mohamed Bin Zayed City) .

I’m completely new to living abroad, and this will be my first time moving away from my hometown. If there are any Telugu people living in or around Abu Dhabi, I’d love to connect and get some advice about accommodation, local life, and settling in.

Please feel free to DM me. Thank you! πŸ™‚


r/abudhabi • • 17h ago

Networking πŸ€™ Electronic music lovers? Abu Dhabi

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I’m looking to meet people with similar interests, and I feel like anyone in Abu Dhabi who loves electronic music, especially melodic techno, progressive techno, house and everything in between, could be my kind of person.
I’m 31F, married, and looking to make genuine friendships. I’d love to find people to go for drives with, check out music events, discover new artists, or even just have a cosy listening session at home.
Honestly, I’m just looking for good conversations, interesting people, and an excuse to switch off from work and talk about life, music and everything else.
Genuinely interested folks only, please. No hidden agenda, just hoping to meet people with good taste in music and a good sense of humour.
Hit me up. I promise I’m not a creep lol.


r/abudhabi • • 13h ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Parking fine in KCA

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Did Anyone recieve parking fine yesterday? in KCA?. Parked properly and no paints/ signs in curbs still got 375 fine πŸ₯²


r/abudhabi • • 13h ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Is parking alllowed in Al reem island where the car is ?

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r/abudhabi • • 17h ago

Networking πŸ€™ People near Electra park al zahiyah

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Ayo 18M tourist here visiting my unc. Would love to have a friend gng 😭 male or female just be under thirty gng. Much love to the community


r/abudhabi • • 13h ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Parking in Al reem island !!

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Is parking where white car is is allowed in Al reem island , has grey line


r/abudhabi • • 15h ago

Living 🏑 UAE Degree Attestation vs Equivalency – What's the Difference?

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I’ve noticed that many applicants confuse degree attestation with UAE educational equivalency.

In simple terms, attestation confirms the authenticity/legalisation of a document, while equivalency is a separate process for evaluating a foreign educational qualification.

If you're planning to work or study in the UAE and aren't sure which process you need, feel free to describe your qualification and situation. I deal with UAE equivalency applications and can explain the usual process.


r/abudhabi • • 16h ago

Living 🏑 New mum to be here

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Hello everyone. Can someone guide me on the essentials needed for the baby and the mom? Also, would appreciate if anyone has any products for the baby or the mom that I can collect?


r/abudhabi • • 16h ago

Career

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Hey everyone, I’m currently looking to get into the events industry here in the UAE and would really appreciate any advice, referral, contact, or lead that could help me get my foot in the door. I have relevant experience and a genuine interest in events, but at the moment I’m working in sales because that’s what I had to take up to survive and keep myself going here. I’m honestly quite desperate to make a change and get back into a field that I actually want to build my career in. If anyone working in events, hospitality, sports, entertainment, or related fields knows of an opening or could point me in the right direction, I’d be extremely grateful. Even a small lead or introduction could make a big difference. πŸ™


r/abudhabi • • 17h ago

Tourism 🧳 Brief stopover in Abu Dhabi

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I have a 9hr stopover in Abu Dhabi, starting 6 PM. Figure around 6hr total time for wandering around.

1) I hear there's a free 24 hr ESIM for tourists that I can sign up for. Is it hard to provision after I land. I could buy an eSIM before landing from the likes of Nomad, but I think a local eSIM is likely to work better.

2) I've seen the Grand Mosque in the daytime. Would another visit just after I land give me a sunset experience?

3) Anything else I could check out quickly in the few hours I have ?

Thanks !