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The hottest spots for expats to live in Abu Dhabi

Topic: Real EstatePublished February 24, 2012
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Looking for a place to live in an alien country, where you have never been before is anything but easy. When it comes to living anywhere in the UAE, finding an affordable residence with all the amenities becomes an unenviable task. It has become a rarity to pay sky-high rents for Dubai real estate because of these financially troubled times. This thing has elicited people to move to the outskirts of the city or to opt for the neighbouring states such as Abu Dhabi. High rental amounts are wavering due to regular supply of new properties. Therefore, many expats are occupying apartments in new developments in Abu Dhabi which offers the best amenities at reasonable prices. rnIn the following article, you will learn about different communities that most of the expats prefer to reside in with their families. rnGolf GardensrnGolf Gardens is a gated community that offers round the clock security to its residents and so it is undoubtedly the first choice of all the expats looking for luxury accommodations. Along with luxury villas, the community offers a clubhouse, landscape gardens, large community mosque, cafes, international schools, shopping malls, golf club, Al Raha Mall and Ferrari World is less than ten minutes away from this society. The clubhouse has a pool, gym, multi-purpose sports court and a convenience store. This is undoubtedly one of the best housing societies Abu Dhabi Real Estatehas to offer.rnAl Raha GardensrnThis community is suitable for those families which prefer living in gated communities. Al Raha Gardens is a large community that is spread over 665,000 square meters of beautifully landscaped areas. It is located closer to Yas Island development and offers easy access to Saadiyat Island and Dubai as well. The community has villas and town houses with landscaped gardens. Some even have private pools. Between every few blocks of homes, there are small gardens and parks. A huge retail centre is also scheduled to open in the middle of the community with a range of quality offers, cafes, restaurants and gym for health and fitness of the residents. rnAl Reef ArearnEvery expat does not seek luxury property. Many look for affordable accommodation for their families as well. Al Reef Area is the best community for all those who wish to have a piece of Abu Dhabi Properties, at a reasonable price. This community features villas in four different themes: Arabian, Desert, Mediterranean and Contemporary. Within each community, the developers offer ample leisure facilities such as pool and gym set, landscaped gardens, small parks and childcare facilities. A highway links Al Reef to the Yas Island interchange on the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway, giving it an easy access to other facilities such as hotels, restaurants and golf courses on Yas and Saadiyat islands as well as Downtown Abu Dhabi. The bottom line is that it is an amazing self-contained development that offers a family friendly environment at a reasonable price.rnAl Raha BeachrnVibrant is the single word that can describe this community. Anyone looking for a house in waterfront society with a vibrant community environment must choose to reside here to be able to fully enjoy what this community has to offer. This community is stretches across 11 km along the coastline and offers countless facilities such as sports courts, swimming pools, long waterside balconies, landscaped gardens, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and private beaches. The community is located in close proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport, which is another plus for residents of this community especially for those who travel frequently.

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William King is the director of Abu Dhabi Properties, Dubai homes, Dubai Marina Properties and Abu Dhabi Real Estate. He has 18 years of experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping retailers, entrepreneurs and startups with their product sourcing, promotion, marketing and supply chain requirements.

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