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- Check out great career opportunities in Abu Dhabi - Find out more
- Read employment conditions carefully and speak with other expatriates working in Dubai
- Research Abu Dhabi through My Move Abu Dhabi - Find out more
- Consult a tax professional prior to moving and ensure your investments are tax efficient. - Find out more
- Get advice on letting your home to get best tenancy and rental income
- Inform your insurance & mortgage lender of your move.
- Make an inventory of home contents & take photos
- Arrange storage for valuable possessions
- Consider career moves for your partner - Find out more
- Check out the schools and education available for children - Find out more
- Check if your new employer covers education costs and get a copy of the education policy.
- Get in contact with schools and consider pre registration as many have waitlists - Find out more
- Advice & documents needed for moving family Pets - Find out more
- Check the relocation policy with your new employer and try to travel light !
- Get more than one quotation – as relocation companies offer different services - Find out more
- Make sure items are covered by insurance
- Make a list of inventory being packed and take photos of the process
- Carry any custom restricted goods – DVD’s & Videos
- Check the accommodation policy with your employer.
- Will the accommodation be furnished or un furnished ?
- Get the floor plans of new accommodation - prior to shipping lots of furniture to Abu Dhabi
- Contact Abu Dhabi real estate agents prior to your move and advise them on your requirements - Find out more
- Check the location of your accommodation & distance from work
- Sell your car - Find out more
- Get medical check-ups before you leave and bring medical reports for the family
- Important to have your documents updated & attested before your move.
- Updated passport
- 20+ passport photographs each
- Educational and University certification (attested)
- Copies of children’s school reports
- Marriage license – (original & attested by embassy)
- Birth certificates – (original)
- Medical reports for family
- Updated Driving Licence
- Fill in overseas electors declaration forms to keep rights for voting
- Plan travel arrangements for family and pets as flights get busy
- Check out the social web sites to see what is happening in Abu Dhabi
- Try to arrange a PO Box number through your new employer to give to the follow:
Friends & family
Post office
Utilities ( Telephone, Cable, Water, electricity, Internet provider)
Insurance
Banks & Financial Institutions
Checking, savings, loans
Health services
Schools
Subscriptions
Plan a house sale and donate or store items that you will not be able to take with you.
Have a great trip !
