1. Furnished apartments are equipped with all kitchen stuff, such as dishes, pans and pots, glasses, etc. Bed have beddings on them.. no need to bring any home stuff, unless it's some dear to your heart items..
2. Expect "upside down" life. Just forget everything you knew and whatever you got used to.. be ready to learn and accept...
And yeah, if you drive, better take couple of lessons with the drivers from F1, it will help you driving here, trust me!

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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry