Canadians

[Main]

hi.......

I moved to Abu Dhabi 6 months a go from BC , working as IT system Engineer …I am looking to meet Canadians in UAE

[Beavertails]

didsnt notice ur topic how old are u mr/ms main ?

[mimran]

Hi,

I am planning to move to Abu Dhabi. Need information about accomodation cost (rent - 2 or 3 bed apt/house), elementary level schooling (Grade 1, 4 & 6 in a canadian or american school), living expenses etc. Also, if any advise be provided regarding school selection. Further, need contact of a suitable mover (UAE based or Alberta based).

Thanks

Saad

[fredricks]

I am a Ugandan who has got a tempolary job in canada, saskachewan. I wish to meet canadians living in Uganda for advise.
Thanks

[Beavertails]

Saad if ur moving to abudhabi and looking at education the only school with a canadian system is abudhabi grammar bit on the pricey side other than tht the schools work on the british system or .. american i think if u google the school u should be able to find sumthing bout it.

[monymoe]

Saad:

You are in for a surprise: a 3 bedroom apartment in a decent part of town (next to the old Sheraton) is now going for 230,000AED. a 3 bedroom townhouse outside of abu dhabi (Raha Beach area) is now going for 210,000AED. As for schooling, there are several new schools that opened up lately that offer the Canadian curriculum - i advise to stay the heck away from the Canadian Grammer School. The fact that you have 3 kids going to school at the same time will actually set you back about 50,000AED for the year (at least).

As for living expenses, it isnt that bad, for about 2000AED you can have enough groceries for the family for the month. Movie tickets cost 30AED, gas costs 6.75AED per gallon, and there's a promotion right now for a Toyota Sequoia V8 for 149,000AED (or a Toyota Prado for 99,000).

I assume that MEdical insurance and ticket back to Canada once a year for the family will be included in your employment offer, correct?

good luck!

moe.