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ifychris
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 Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: Shared Housing/accommodation in Abu Dhabi |
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In view of the challenges of finding affordable 1br/studio in Abu Dhabi, would you recommend shared apartment or villa in sub-letting situation?
How much does one expect to pay in such shared situation?
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MrScaramanga
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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You would probably get more responses if you posted these questions on the Bahrain forum 
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed
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Good one, MrS! 
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like2answer
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| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: |
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In view of the challenges of finding affordable 1br/studio in Abu Dhabi, would you recommend shared apartment or villa in sub-letting situation?
How much does one expect to pay in such shared situation? |
No, I wouldn't recommend sharing an apartment. If you are an adult, imagine living with someone who you don't get along with after a long day at work. Do you really want to live that way for money? I wouldn't. So only you can decide if that is for you.
If you message me, I can give you some information about renting a place that is ONLY a bed and a bathroom for 1500 dirhams a month. Living there might give you time to find another place.
While waiting to look for a place, where would you stay? The hotels are more than 100 USD per night (that's low). There aren't any youth hostels/Bed and Breakfasts etc.
Most postings I see for people to share are people wanting the same nationality. If you are a western guy, you might find it difficult to find another westerner who wants to share with you.
There is one family I know of that shares a room in a villa. They get one bedroom for their FAMILY (husband, wife, 2 kids) and the wife cooks in the bathroom (which is all the room they have). The husband is a taxi driver. They pay 2500 a month for their accomodation. Another woman I know got her shared BEDROOM accomodation bumped up to 1500 a month, for a room with another person, and so she left since she only made about 3000 a month.
Let me know if you would like to get a hold of the person I know who might help you out. |
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limebelly
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| And didn't they just make it illegal to share accom if you're not related? Obviously still goes on but another thing to think about. |
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