Doha vs Abu Dhabi

dono
By dono

I know this may be a biased question in a Qatar forum, but honestly, what's your advice for someone having 2 quasi similar offers, one in Doha and 1 in Abu Dhabi? and of course mutually exclusive :-)

By anonymous• 10 Oct 2012 21:26
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

well it depends what food you like to eat. you cook or get delivery fast food...basically theres loulou carrefour to get all your stuff i dont think you go more than 1000 to 1500 per month transportation you can rent a car buy one or arrange with a driver to pick/drop u everyday with around 600 to 1500 per month depending on the distance. sharing accommodation could be 1500 to 3000 master bedroom in a villa. or rent a studio.

By rkprince15• 10 Oct 2012 21:20
rkprince15

thank u zouheir. i am not a good spender. i am more looking for savings.i am a bachelor and so could you let me know minimum monthly expenses total in dubai. basic expenses like food, sharing accommodation and local travel.

By anonymous• 10 Oct 2012 21:02
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Dubai 14k at least you would be living a better life with a good night life social and cheaper place than Qatar ( but its still depends on your life style... Dubai is cheaper but has many many options but still with this options you can either go to places where you spend your whole salary in one night or go to places where you can enjoy as well without spending any... as per the accommodation pretty much high quality than Qatar for example my house rent is 6,000 2 bedroom at alSad its not bad but not good as much as my rent was in Dubai Marina , and Tecom with 4,000 per one bed room and 5,500 for 2 bedroom with high quality more facilities such as security gym pool etc... I suggest you to go further with Dubai. at the end its your decision. I've been in Dubai for 5 years and probably ill go back very soon unless honestly I got a job offer from a big company or/and governement in Qatar with good offer as I am looking for money since I am living abroad but if I got two same offers one from dubai other from qatar I will definitely go forward with the offer from Dubai.

By rkprince15• 10 Oct 2012 20:50
Rating: 2/5
rkprince15

please advice.

job in Doha with 10.5k riyals provided accommodation,food n transportation is best or

job in Dubai with 14k dirhams without any other benefits is best?

By mj1984• 17 Mar 2012 02:42
Rating: 2/5
mj1984

So, ive lived in Abu Dhabi for almost two years, and been visiting Doha for almost a year and finally moved to Doha last month. Abu Dhabi is prolly the most organized city on the planet, Doha still needs 15 years to get that organized. Doha ..... :/ Abu Dhabi :D

Stay in Abu Dhabi, life is also cheaper over there by the way and night life is AMAZING.

By mj1984• 17 Mar 2012 02:42
Rating: 3/5
mj1984

So, ive lived in Abu Dhabi for almost two years, and been visiting Doha for almost a year and finally moved to Doha last month. Abu Dhabi is prolly the most organized city on the planet, Doha still needs 15 years to get that organized. Doha ..... :/ Abu Dhabi :D

Stay in Abu Dhabi, life is also cheaper over there by the way and night life is AMAZING.

By mj1984• 17 Mar 2012 02:39
mj1984

I DO AGREE WITH YOU SIR. Ive just moved to Doha from Abu Dhabi and i kinda regret it !!!!!!

By dweller• 16 Mar 2012 23:44
Rating: 5/5
dweller

You obviously haven't lived in Abu Dhabi itself. Parking is chronic and parked vehicles often damaged. We did over two years there and there were times when we returned late and the nearest parking spot was almost a taxi ride away.

It has got more to do than Qatar in particular The Club is outstanding.

By kkforever young• 16 Mar 2012 23:41
Rating: 5/5
kkforever young

I have lived in both places and there is no comparison, Abu Dhabi is 5-10 years ahead and the gap is only widening. Better road infrastructure, no exit permit system, easy lifestyle, concerts at Yas Island, etc...

By rmpatel22• 16 Mar 2012 22:49
Rating: 5/5
rmpatel22

I have been to Abu Dhabi for 2 years and now in Doha since last 2 years. As everyone said AD will be surely better choice for you.

By flor1212• 16 Mar 2012 21:47
flor1212

tsk tsk tsk!

By anonymous• 16 Mar 2012 21:44
anonymous

http://dohanews.co/post/13628725222

By anonymous• 16 Mar 2012 21:37
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

abu dhabi rules ... Doha is nothing and never will get close to what abu dhabi is ... Better life ... better people ... friendly environment ... better locals ... (trust me Doha needs to educate all people how to treat people)

Abu dhabi does not have NOC system u can change jobs once u complete one year

Doha you get a 2 year ban even if your with a company with 20 years and they refuse your release

QATAR is prison my friend you come here and thats the end of your life in the middle east ...

hope this helps dont make the wrong choice that I did comming to this shit hole

By mica.c• 16 Mar 2012 21:34
Rating: 5/5
mica.c

it's a greener city, there is everything and they have more vision than here.....

By anonymous• 16 Mar 2012 21:34
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Any one who compares the two cities proves hes hasnt been to one of them.

As someone who just came back from UAE last week, doha is not even close to what abu dhabi is right now. No contest.

AD has much much much more social/night life, infrastructure is generations ahead, the roads in abu dhabi are second to none, traffic is well taken care of and life in general is much better. Women are way way way nicer and much more social as well. Build quality of the houses is far ahead of what is available in doha and the city is much cleaner, greener and about a million times better organized.

As for roads, ill put it this way, i was at the officers club in Abu Dhabi late for my flight. So I told my taxi driver (mercedes e class wagon) to plz hurry to the airport. He was driving at 200-220kph only slowing down to 140kph for the cameras, and drove at that speed for a good 10 mins, and had me at my destination well before time. Roads in Abu dhabi are AMAZING.

Abu dhabi is the richest city in the world. And its built like it. Coming to doha from Abu Dhabi is like going 20 years back in time.

By Molten Metal• 16 Mar 2012 21:11
Molten Metal

Are roads similar in Abu Dhabi & Qatar ?

There are no ring roads...

Dono : Work in Abu Dhabi, but please pay a visit to us....in Qatar.

By britexpat• 16 Mar 2012 20:50
Rating: 5/5
britexpat

Horses for courses.

Abu Dhabi and Qatar are similar. Abu Dhabi is a lot more congested and trying to move towards being on par with Dubai. Probably more social outlets / things to do in Abu Dhabi and surrounding area.

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