Bin Salama Tower??

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cwilde Active member

Member since 19 April 2012

cwildeActive member12 July 2012 15:57:55

Hi,

I've just received word from my wife's employer in Abu Dhabi that this is where we will be residing; does anyone know where this is in Abu Dhabi? Is it a nice building? And one last question, does it have a balcony (just out of curiousity)?

I've googled it, but can't seem to find much information on it.

Thanks!

cwilde Active member

Member since 19 April 2012

cwildeActive member13 July 2012 00:43:23

It's near Old Airport (2nd Street) and Al Nasr (5th Street)... A bit closer to the Corniche than that intersection, but that's the closest major one I could find..

Any have knowledge of the area or building itself?

kerrysian New member

Member since 24 February 2012

kerrysianNew member14 August 2012 08:37:37

I'm viewing the building tomorrow as my employer has offered myself and my husband this accommodation. Have you lived in abu dhabi before?

cwilde Active member

Member since 19 April 2012

cwildeActive member14 August 2012 15:18:19

kerrysian wrote:
I'm viewing the building tomorrow as my employer has offered myself and my husband this accommodation. Have you lived in abu dhabi before?

I have not... I've done quite a bit of research, and from what I can see, it looks like a great building! 2 blocks from the Corniche, with fantastic facilities..

My wife and I are moving to Abu Dhabi on August 22nd from Toronto, Canada; what about yourself? Funny enough, we were living in Cheltenham 3 years ago, and ended up rejecting a move to the UAE for a move back to Canada instead.. Here we are 3 years later heading to Abu Dhabi!

Out of curiosity, is your employer a GEMS school? My wife will be a teacher at Sheikh Zayed Private Academy.. From what I've heard, all employees who are married are housed in Bin Salama Towers.

Anyway, let me know how it goes!

james.hamad Serial expat

Member since 11 September 2010

james.hamadSerial expat17 August 2012 21:13:39

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Hi cwilde! As far as I know, it's near the corniche area!
and it's a good location and generally all the buildings in that area are with balcony!

Overall view = Nice place!

Good luck man !!!!!

kerrysian New member

Member since 24 February 2012

kerrysianNew member18 August 2012 08:16:34

Hey, that's interesting i'm also working in the same school (szpa). The accommodation has no balcony, no fitness gym or swimming pool, there is hardly any parking and the parking that is available you have to pay per hour. Me and my husband have decided to stay in our own accommodation outside the city in a quiet residential area and taking the housing allowance. Perhaps we should all get in touch when you get here!!

Kerry

james.hamad Serial expat

Member since 11 September 2010

james.hamadSerial expat19 August 2012 03:35:54

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kerrysian wrote:
Hey, that's interesting i'm also working in the same school (szpa). The accommodation has no balcony, no fitness gym or swimming pool, there is hardly any parking and the parking that is available you have to pay per hour. Me and my husband have decided to stay in our own accommodation outside the city in a quiet residential area and taking the housing allowance. Perhaps we should all get in touch when you get here!!

Kerry

Strange to hear that! But parking is always an issue!

One of my cousin is living in Khalifa City, it's a nice place to live!

maddie1229 New member

Member since 25 March 2013

maddie1229New member10 April 2013 15:49:44

Can i please get more info on current accommodation provided by szpa to faculty?

Cami76 Member

Member since 08 June 2014

Cami76Member08 June 2014 21:19:16

Hi, I know these posts are older but I have just been informed by SZPA that I will be staying in the Bin Salama Tower as well and would love more information also. Please share any new info. Thanks

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