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 • • 22h ago

Commerce πŸ›οΈ Is it for real?

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r/abudhabi • • 21h ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Signal broken

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Hi guys

Is there traffic camera at https://maps.app.goo.gl/y1XSDvKNg5Pxp7vL9?g_st=ic ?

Opposite the cultural foundation Al Hosn area? I stopped after the signal and i reversed

Will i get a fine? I am worried


r/abudhabi • • 21h ago

Careers πŸ’Ό Content for business development

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Hi

I have been exploring different ways of creating content and getting organic reach . I am happy to do this on a pro Bono basis for business in the Abu Dhabi preferably hamdan street or Abu Dhabi city .

If any small business owner wants to get started on developing the presence on social media lets connect


r/abudhabi • • 21h ago

Living 🏑 Advice on how to get Marriage registered thru Philippines Embassy

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Hi everyone,
I’m a Romanian citizen married to a Filipina, and we got married in the UAE. I want to register our marriage with the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi (Report of Marriage), but I’m confused about the document authentication requirements for the foreign spouse.

Here’s my situation:
- Our UAE marriage certificate has already been attested by UAE MOFA.
- I have a bilingual Romanian-English birth certificate issued by the Romanian Embassy in Dubai.
- I also have a Romanian Certificate of Civil Status issued in Romania, translated into English, notarized and legalized in Romania.

I’m particularly interested in first-hand experiences from people who have actually completed the registration, rather than general advice about the requirements for getting married.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Commerce πŸ›οΈ Best Smart tv brand

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Looking for the best smart tv here in the uae


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Tourism 🧳 Short-term Master Room Needed (November onwards)

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Hi! Looking for a clean, quiet Master Room (with attached bath) on a flexible monthly cash basis for 2 girls (me and my sister) ASAP. Ready to move October 30th/31st. I'm also open to renting a room in someone's home. Should be inclusive of water, electricity and Internet.

β€’ Preferred Areas: Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, MBZ, Al Riyadh city, Bani Yas or Al shamkha.

β€’ About: working professional females, very clean, quiet, and respectful.

β€’ Budget: Reasonable.

Please leave a way to contact. Thanks!


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Careers πŸ’Ό Side income university engineering cybersecurity student going in 2nd year

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Hey yall i reallyy wanted to know if there is anyway to make money online i mean with real work and no some money chain schemes
I do work and have experience in events from the past 2-3 years have connections there

Apart from those to make good amount what work would you guys suggest
Or like any field which pays good
What do you guys think is needed more for the future
Not js the term ai i mean as in deep deep down if ai field then what in ai

Honestly it feels like a pain and guilt to live of parents money i have lowkey stopped asking for money more over max trying to make and spend my own money

If you guys got any good recommendations please share it with me
I know the following
events : operations,usher,marshal,scanner,identification maker,runner,management support
Customer service manager
Digital marketing
Used to have a good video editing skills

Any preferences ???


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Networking πŸ€™ looking for friends in Khalidiyah πŸšΆπŸ»β€βž‘οΈ

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Hey everyone, I'm looking to build a friend group around Khalidiyah ✨

The idea is to meet up regularly at a park or on the Corniche and make it a habit, like a weekend walk, coffee, or just hanging out..
No pressure, all are welcome. If you're nearby and interested, comment or send me a message and we'll set up a group chat
I’ll makea WhatsApp group so drop your number DM πŸ‘€


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Pets 🐈 Anyone flying from Abu Dhabi to Paris? Need a flight buddy for a cat

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Our sweet rescue cat Ollie has found a lovely family in Paris. He is a special needs cat and it was impossible to find a home for him here. we struggled for months.

Now he has a perfect family waiting for him. We are looking to send him by an airline that permits pets in cabin because he has a compromised trachea. currently only Etihad Airways allows this.

If you know anyone who is willing to help us, please reach out to me. i will take care of all the expenses and paperwork. i just need someone willing to carry the pet on board and hand them over the family waiting for him at the airport when they land .

We cannot send him by Emirates as they only permit pets in cargo and that is risky as he will be in areas where temperature and pressure fluctuates.

please help ollie reach his forever home. share with whomever you can and help us find someone to take him . he has suffered a lot and this is his chance to live happily ever after.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Commerce πŸ›οΈ Who the Hell Designed This Battery Packaging? Even Hulk Needs a Tutorial πŸ’€πŸ˜‚

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Bro, I just wanted to open a tiny battery pack, not unlock a secret military weapon. 😭

This packaging is tougher than a bank vault. I tried my nails, scissors, and every tool available, and this thing still refuses to surrender.

At this point, even Hulk would be standing there confused, looking at his hands and asking, β€œHULK SMASH… BUT HOW OPEN?” πŸ’€

WHY DOES A BATTERY NEED MORE SECURITY THAN A NUCLEAR LAUNCH CODE? πŸ˜‚

I swear, the battery will probably die of old age before I manage to get it out.

Has anyone else fought a battery package and lost their dignity in the process? 🀣


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Etihad Rail Map + Onward Connections Diagram (as of 26/10

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r/abudhabi • • 20h ago

Careers πŸ’Ό Salary and living in general

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I currently work in the UK in my mid thirties. Unfortunately I broke up recently with my GF so single and looking for a change. I earn 120k GBP and have been offered a role in Abu Dhabi for 900k AED. Package seems quite weak and it seems housing is very expensive so concerned about long term savings etc. Job has natural progression but not sure if politics plays a part here?

But my biggest issue is putting life on hold. Can anyone give me their perspective on actually enjoying the place having fun, meeting someone (Christian) etc. I'm not a "flashy" person, enjoy good solid company, going to a pub/bar. I see the glitzy life but looking for something slightly different. Obviously I'm not looking to transplant my life entirely but I would like to know how it is to integrate and to make the time work for me. This is a long term vision here not a 6 month contract.

Would really appreciate any perspectives.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Need a good driving instructor.

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Just finished my classes at EDI and need a good instructor before my tests. Pls lmk if you know if anyone.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Tourism 🧳 Any apartment available for rent for 1 month?

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Or any platform anybody can recommend.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Careers πŸ’Ό Looking for a part-time evening job in Abu Dhabi – I have my own car

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Hi everyone!

I’m currently working full-time in Abu Dhabi, finishing at around 5:30 PM, and I’m looking for a part-time job to earn some extra income after work.

A little about me:

πŸ“ Based in Abu Dhabi city

πŸš— I own a car, registered in my name

πŸ•• Available after 5:30 PM on weekdays and potentially on weekends

πŸ’Ό Currently employed full-time

βœ… Open to delivery, courier work, company/personal driver jobs, document collection, or other suitable evening opportunities

I’m looking for something flexible that I can do using my own vehicle.

My questions:

Which companies in Abu Dhabi hire part-time evening drivers using their own cars?

What is the realistic monthly earning potential after fuel and other car expenses?

Are there any apps or companies you would recommend?

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone currently doing this or who has experience with these jobs

Thankyouu


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Living 🏑 How can i leave home when father is abusing? Will police help me?

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Im 21F Expat sponsored by my father's visa. He's threatening/abusing and forcing me for marriage & not letting me study or even do a job. He's scared that if i do a job then I'll change my sponsor and he'll lose his controls.

So basically now i want to leave my home and go somewhere rent a partition and also cancel this visa so that in the grace period i can get a job.

He'll not letme do all this so can i complain to police or get their help? Can i take protection from police when I'll leave the home? Will they help in cancelling this visa?

Please give me advice.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Vehicle πŸ”‹ Where to park in al reem over night?

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I have 2 care and i wanna park overnight car outside as parking js limited in building al reem island - where do you usually park car?


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Careers πŸ’Ό [HIRING] IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Hey everyone,

A while back I posted about a IT/Show Ops vacancy for the fountain project on Abu Dhabi. One of the slots got filled! We’re now looking for one more person.

This project is completely one-of-a-kind, incredibly niche, and involves advanced robotic devices and heavy automation. We’re really looking for someone who doesn’t just want a standard corporate desk job, but someone who will genuinely enjoy working with this kind of specialized hardware.

You’ll be handling the network infrastructure and physically operating the live shows (monitoring the systems and hitches during the live windows). Don't worry if you haven't worked in entertainment tech before, we are very flexible on your background as long as your networking fundamentals are solid.

Looking for someone with 3–7 years of experience, hands-on networking skills (switches, VLANs, fiber, wireless, RF), plus Linux/shell scripting, strong troubleshooting skills, and clear communication with a calm head under pressure during live operations.

Salary starts from AED 8,000 and will be compensated well depending on your experience.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/Sqrpnt5daQdmKT7XA


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Education πŸ“š School recommendation:

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Looking for a good school academically and inclusive for our child in year 3 BRITISH CURRICULUM.

Any recommendations ?


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Networking πŸ€™ Networking

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Hi everyone!

I’m working in the UAE, specializing in the distribution of leading European and American brands for professional audio and integrated security solutions.

Our key product categories include:

Professional Audio & Background Music (BGM)

Public Address & Voice Alarm Systems (PAVA)

Access Control Systems

ELV and related integrated solutions

I’m looking to connect with procurement professionals, ELV/MEP contractors, consultants, system integrators, and project managers involved in projects across the UAE or in MEA region.

I’m also open to building long-term business partnerships and offering attractive referral commissions for qualified leads and successfully secured business, subject to mutually agreed terms.

If you’re in the industry or know someone who could benefit from working together, feel free to DM me. Let’s connect and explore opportunities for mutual growth!

Thank you


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Careers πŸ’Ό Music job

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hello, does anybody know any jobs available in Abu Dhabi for classical music?


r/abudhabi • • 2d ago

F&B 🍏 Setting up the weekends, Rays bar?

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Anyone been to Rays Bar in the Etihad towers? Looking to set something up for the weekend (Friday - Saturday)

Open to everyone, I’m a guy for you other guys out there I got you 🀣

I like adventuring Abu Dhabi but it’s awkward going into bars alone lol.

If there’s any other cool bars with great views please send them to me! Not interested in going to Dubai yet since I’ll be here along time I figured I’ll make my way there eventually.

About me male, 30, Irish/Italian but born in the US.
Work engineer but practically retired since I sold my business.


r/abudhabi • • 1d ago

Commerce πŸ›οΈ Where to buy structured, real wool coats for women? (No polyester)

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I’m looking for a well-made women’s coat with structured/padded shoulders, clean notched lapels, and a double-breasted cut.

I’m having trouble finding good fabrics brand, most stores carry 100% polyester. I need real wool, a high-wool blend, or heavy natural fibers like cotton that hold their shape.

Recommendations for brands or local tailors are appreciated along with price range!


r/abudhabi • • 2d ago

Sports πŸ… Badminton Abu Dhabi

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for someone who plays badminton or attends badminton training early in the morning in Abu Dhabi. I’d love to join and make it part of my morning routine.

Preferably looking for a female badminton partner or a group of women to play with.

If anyone knows of any early-morning badminton groups or training sessions, please let me know. Thank you! 🏸