Possible Destinations

I don’t yet know where abouts in Abu Dhabi I am going to be living. It is between three locations: Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain and Al Gharbia. This blog post is an attempt to work out some pros and cons of each place. (Not factual, just opinion)

Abu Dhabi City
For me this would be my first choice. If I lived here it would be much easier to get around seeing as I don’t drive. I would also be in the hustle and bustle which is what I am used to in London.
If I end up in Abu Dhabi City I will be close to all amenities including the gym and the nightclubs and the sports clubs.

Abu Dhabi goals (If I am there)
1. I would like to get a band together so we can play in front of audiences in bars and clubs. I think it would be a covers band playing really well known pop music that people can get up and dance to, or sing along.

2. There is a programme in Abu Dhabi called Corporate Contender at a gym named Haddins. It is a 9 week boxing training camp (3 lessons a week and unlimited gym time) with a glitzy real fight at the end with someone else who has been training for 9 weeks also. This would be brilliant for me as it combines two of my favourite things – training and showing off. I would have to win though, I don’t think I could live with losing in front of a thousand people. (This starts in September – I really hope im in the city for this)

3. Stand up comedy. My career in stand up is still in its infancy, I have only done 2 gigs. I have been looking online and there are a few comedy clubs in Abu Dhabi, so I will be contacting them when I get there to see if I can get a slot. Maybe that will lead to a regular gig.

4. Get some tennis coaching (so I can finally beat my 58 year old father)

All these are possible in Abu Dhabi City. Fingers crossed I am placed here.

Possible cons include – expensive place to live, tempation of going out every week, not saving much money up.

Al Ain
Al Ain is a much smaller town than AD city but I have heard that it is a nice place to live. It is between AD city and Dubai so it will make trips to Dubai easier. This would be my second choice.

Al Ain Goals (If I am there)

1. Rugby is a big part of the ex-pat community in Al Ain. This would mean that I will join and learn to play. It is a sport I think I could get into playing (although as a spectator sport I find it boring). It will be a good way to make new friends

2. Learn to play the guitar (chicks dig musicians!)

3. Hopefully try to pass my driving test so I can visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai

4. Join a gym and get into shape.

The cons of living in Al Ain would be: I am not in a big city, it might be a long trip (on public transport) to my workplace, there will be less stuff to do on an evening after work.

Al Gharbia
This would be a rural part of Abu Dhabi. It would be my least favourite choice but Im sure I would find something to love about it.

Al Gharbia goals if I am placed there.

1. Write a novel, a play or a screenplay. It is something I have always wanted to pursue and if I have the time, and no distractions, it would be a perfect place to do it.

2. I would learn coding and learn to manipulate google and try and make some money from my blogs.

3. Get into the desert sports such as dune bashing or camel racing.

4. Definitely learn to drive,

The cons would be that it would be hard to get around as public transport is not as convenient here as in the city and due to the spaced out nature, the school could be miles away.

Anyway – Fingers crossed that I am in the city.