What to Expect When Working In Abu Dhabi

Getting a job in Abu Dhabi could be a very excitingcity and offers a good lifestyle to those who choose
experience. For the uninitiated, Abu Dhabi is the capitalto work here. It is just 90 minutes drive away from
of UAE. It is the country's largest emirate with over 1.6Dubai but is far more peaceful than Dubai. It is an ideal
million residents. However, it is sometimes treated asplace to bring in your family and enjoy the warmth and
Dubai’s less glamorous cousin but knowing moreluxuries offered by this place to expatriates. It is not
about Abu Dhabi and working here makes it clear thatjust modern but also culturally focused. The climate is
it is a beautiful place for expatriates and Abu Dhabipleasant for most part of the year. The full, bright sun
jobs are still quite sought after. It offers excellent jobscan be seen throughout the year and the
with high salaries and a lifestyle to reckon with.  It is atemperatures are the mildest between October and
vibrant and lively city.April. The temperature during these months range 25
If you are planning to look for a job in Abu Dhabi orto 35 degree Celsius. In the summer months, the heat
have already found one, it would be very useful to findis scorching as temperatures soar to 40s with high
more about the city and the kind of lifestyle that itlevels of humidity. However, all buildings across the city
offers. The accommodation, getting around the city,would have some form of air conditioning so working
education for children, lifestyle etc are the aspects thatindoors, one can easily be spared the wrath of the sun.
one needs to know a little about before landing in theFor getting around the city while on any job in Abu
city. Especially if you are relocating for an Abu DhabiDhabi, it is recommended that you own your own
job with your family, you would need to know morevehicle. Cars are easily available and can be resold
about getting your family settled there.when you leave the city at the end of your tenure.
Abu Dhabi enjoys strategic importance in UAE as it isOtherwise, you can always hire a cab to be about the
the capital city and houses the government. Also, Abucity. There is no train system in the UAE, so one has
Dhabi enjoys nearly 9% of total world oil reserves.to approach other cities only by road. So, one can
Thus, a major proportion of economy is based on oileither take a bus or hire a cab to go to other cities.
& gas in the city. Most foreign workers whoYou will get to know these little details from the PRO
come looking for a job in Dubai are mainly employed inof your office. When it comes to accommodation,
the oil and gas industry. Owing to this, the expatriateexpatriates cannot buy their own property in Abu
population in the city has grown a lot over the lastDhabi unlike in Dubai. So, property can be rented.
decade or so. Other sectors are also opening up likeWell-furnished, beautiful apartments and villas are
banking, hospitality, IT and healthcare. A lot of foreignavailable to rent in Abu Dhabi. Mostly, expatriates are
skilled professionals are employed in these sectorsgiven an allowance by their employer for
from India, Philippines, UK and other European countries.accommodation or it is a part of the salary package.
The fact that people of so many varied nationalitiesThis is one thing that you must check before taking up
are working in Abu Dhabi gives an eclectic flavor toany job in Abu Dhabi because living on your own could
the culture of the city.be very expensive.
Abu Dhabi is a peaceful and beautiful Middle Eastern