My Leaving

  • If you are leaving Abu Dhabi you will need to nominate your departure date and book the shipping of your personal effects well in advance.
  • Sell off your remaining personal possessions, garage sale, notice boards. Have a look at www.dubizzle.com and www.expatwoman.com
  • Sell you car.
  • Get copies of any significant medical and dental records you may have. This will save time when you register with a doctor / dentist in your new location.
  • Pay off any outstanding loans. Banks will otherwise freeze your accounts until they have been cleared. It is not possible to clear a loan with frozen funds.
  • Arrange for the relocation of your pet, updated vaccination records, flights.
  • Notify your schools, if applicable.
  • If you are leaving Abu Dhabi during the academic year, request for a year to date school report.
  • Notify your landlord, particularly if leaving mid contract discuss with your landlord as there may be an opportunity to sub let or even break the contract.
  • Visit ADWEA and phone companies to settle your accounts. Remember you have paid a deposit to both these companies upon arrival.
  • Arrange for DEWA disconnection. Bring your residency visa with you.
  • If you employ a maid, upon leaving her visa will either need to be transferred to her new employer / sponsor or will lapse with your residency visa and arrangements made for her flight home.