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Latest post on 02 November 2016 - 16:14

Hi everyone, just returned from a fantastic time in Abu Dhabi. As we are moving out next year, we need to decide on an area to live, we have a few areas in mind. I was wondering if anyone living in Khalifa City A, Al Raha gardens and Al reef could give me their advantages and disadvantages for living in those areas. I have heard that utility bills are much higher in Al Raha Gardens so I would appreciate any comments, thanks

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Hi We are also moving over early next year and are currently looking into the Al Reef area. I can't help with any advice at the moment, but will post some info on the area once we have made our mov...

Hi Elaine597 I am looking to relocate to Al Reef 5bed villa, hoping you can help me with qhat I can expect for the utility bills? Thanks

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Latest post on 05 January 2017 - 01:58

Thanks BigSister that is very kind of you but because of cost of me and family coming over, it will just by my husband coming home to visit until we come over in the summer. Thanks anyway.

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I don't Blueskies but children here seem to go to a variety of schools - there are plenty of buses around in the morning! A friend drives her children to Brighton College daily - about 30 minutes, apparently. Join the Al Reef Ladies fb and you can ask any questions you have about schools there - it's a very active and helpful group. If you come back and would like to have a look around a villa, let me know.

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Latest post on 04 January 2017 - 01:59

Thanks Big Sister, do you mind me asking if you have children and if so where they go to school?

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Latest post on 03 January 2017 - 15:50

We've lived in Al Reef for just over a year and love it here. We don't have a pool so can't help with the costingsbut our utility bills haven't been more than Dhs1,000 even in the summer (and my husband has the house as cold as a fridge!) Pink Properties are based in Al Reef and were very helpful to us. Otherwise, try Al Reef Village Group FB page - people sometimes advertise properties there direct from the landlord. And if you do come to Al Reef, Al Reef Ladies is a very friendly group :-)

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Latest post on 23 December 2016 - 14:49

Thanks for that information. Do you know the approximate cost of running a pool each month? I am afraid I don't but it will depend on whether you have a heater/cooler combo or just one - coolers are very expensive to run.

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Latest post on 21 December 2016 - 15:30

Thanks for that information. Do you know the approximate cost of running a pool each month?

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Latest post on 19 December 2016 - 13:01

The utility bills in both Raha and Khalifa will be comparable, it depends on the size of your villa. With regard to the villas and communities themselves, Raha has a far more expat community feel with neater, well made villas with vert good furnishings. The smaller villas have one maid room - some inside, some outside - and the largest (5 bedroom) will have two maids quarters. Some have pools. The area itself is well maintained, nicely landscaped and encircled within walls with security gates at several entry spots. Khalifa is less of a community and more of a series of independently built, GCC style villas which tend to be much larger and in arabic style - meaning two majilis', oftentimes two kitchens, and often with outside driver rooms and maids rooms inside the home or atop the roof. As it is not a community there is no landscaping or communal gardens, every house tends to itself. With respect to amenities, as they are just across the road from each other, there is very little difference. There are more salons however within walking distance to many villas in Khalifa. Hope this helps!

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Latest post on 26 November 2016 - 13:18

Hi guys. I actually have connections with people from Al Raha Gardens and Al Reef. As a fellow expat, I would be honored to help you out :) If you have any question about Al Reef and Raha Gardens, I would gladly answer it. Take care! Hi Do you have a rental agency you would recommend for Al Reef? Thanks Hi, Elaine. I actually do. But I might get flagged or something if I mention the company so would it be okay if you add me on facebook or just send me a message there? My name is Angelica Ruar. ^^

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Latest post on 24 November 2016 - 17:07

Hi guys. I actually have connections with people from Al Raha Gardens and Al Reef. As a fellow expat, I would be honored to help you out :) If you have any question about Al Reef and Raha Gardens, I would gladly answer it. Take care! Hi Do you have a rental agency you would recommend for Al Reef? Thanks

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Latest post on 17 November 2016 - 10:00

I am not too sure about the utility bills as I can only help with choosing the house. :)

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Latest post on 16 November 2016 - 18:02

Hi I was wondering if you knew how much the utility bills were for a 4 bed place in Al Raha gardens compared to Al Reef? Thanks

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Hi guys. I actually have connections with people from Al Raha Gardens and Al Reef. As a fellow expat, I would be honored to help you out :) If you have any question about Al Reef and Raha Gardens, I would gladly answer it. Take care!

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Latest post on 13 November 2016 - 15:57

Thanks, that would be great. Hope all goes well with your move.

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Hi We are also moving over early next year and are currently looking into the Al Reef area. I can't help with any advice at the moment, but will post some info on the area once we have made our move and hopefully that will help.

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