Discover more about the nation’s capital, just by picking up your smartphone or tablet and logging on to one of the city’s many social networking groups, or by downloading an app or two.
From food deliveries to fashion blogs and even clubs to join, you’re only one click away from finding new ways to enjoy the city.
Handy Facebook groups
Abu Dhabi Mums
Whether you’re a first-time parent or seasoned warrior, Abu Dhabi Mums is the go-to resource for all your parenting needs. If you’re new to the city and want to make yourself and your little one some friends or just want to know which nurseries to consider – this is where you’ll find info. Members also get handy discounts at nurseries and restaurants. Based in Zayed Sports City they occasionally have on- and off-island group meetings as well.
Search Facebook for ‘Abu Dhabi Mums’.
Abu Dhabi Women’s Group
You’ll find recommendations on spas, which restaurants to go to and details of any event happening in the city. There are also some great first-hand accounts of expat living. TOAD even learnt how to transport pet dogs across continents from one of the posts here. The group gets together for coffee mornings, which start again at the end of summer.
Search Facebook for ‘Abu Dhabi Womens Group (ADWG)’.
Abu Dhabi Free To Go Market
If you don’t want to invest a whole lot of money into setting up a new home for yourself, make your way to the Facebook page of Abu Dhabi Free to go Market. This is where you can swap household stuff for free. The catch is you have to find the right match for the stuff you want to give away. But who wouldn’t want to wait around patiently if it means saving you a few dirhams?
Search Facebook for ‘Abu Dhabi Free to go Market’.
UAE Swap and Shop
For those of you that are desperate to get a great bargain by spending very little, there’s UAE Swap and Shop. You don’t have to wait around to trade your stuff and you can sell your own unwanted items as
well. This group is for people from all seven emirates.
Search Facebook for ‘UAE swap and shop’.
Abu Dhabi Q&A
If you’re new to Abu Dhabi, chances are you will have a ton of questions about the place – how to get around, where to go, what to eat and what you can and cannot wear. The list is endless. Be grateful then that many have trod the path before you. And also set up a Facebook page. Welcome to Abu Dhabi Q&A – your one-stop shop for all questions, however random they might be.
Search Facebook for ‘Abu Dhabi Q&A’.
Maria’s Kitchen
Our continuing search for good takeaway options led us to Maria’s Kitchen. It’s a Mexican delivery service with a twist: it’s usually not ready to eat. You can order a tray of say, enchiladas, which will be freshly made, but the baking will have to be done by you in your own oven. So if you have the time and inclination to indulge – we say go for it.
Search for ‘Maria’s Kitchen (Mexican Food)’.
The Eccentric Baker
Planning a birthday bash or your friend’s baby shower? Want the cake to be the show stopper? Get in touch with The Eccentric Baker on Facebook and sit back and enjoy the party. The cake, cupcakes and the cookies look too gorgeous to be bitten into, but when you do take that first bite, the delightful coming together of flavours and textures is going to leave you asking for more. We love the elephant topper.
Search Facebook for ‘The Eccentric Baker’.
Milly B Designs
Offering all sorts of handcrafted gifts as well as items of regular use such as cushions, they also do lovely paper-crafted greeting cards. But the hot selling items though, and clearly their specialty, are the buntings. They are not taking orders until October, but after that if you’re going present shopping, do have a look at the Facebook page of Milly B designs. You can also email them at millybdesign@me.com.
Search Facebook for ‘Milly B Designs’.
