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ABU DHABI INFORMATION

MEDICAL

Pre & Post Natal
:

  • Pregnant in Abu Dhabi? Antenatal courses for women and couples in relaxing environment of private villa nr Khalidiya area. Will prepare you for the birth of your baby and new life as parent. UK recognised teacher. 'Refresher' courses for 2nd+ time parents. Email Kate at info@kategreenstock.co.uk for more information on private and semi-private courses and group courses.
  • Birth & Postnatal Doulas: "Doula" (pronounced "doola") is a Greek word meaning "woman servant or caregiver". It now refers to an experienced woman who offers emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before, during and after childbirth. If you're interested, a small, dynamic team of Abu Dhabi and Dubai based doulas could be just what you were looking for! For more info visit www.uaedesertdoulas.com.

Dentists:

E.N.T.:

  • Dr Muhi (Al-Khayat's Clinic) (toddlers and children) 8th floor of Next/Mothercare Building Hamdan Street (Street 5) 02 633 1187
  • Dr Nassiba Gabouze (Gulf Diagnostic Center) 02 665 8090

General Practitioners:

  • Dr Samia Tufail (Dr McCulloch's Clinic) Flat 1004, Tenth Floor, Abu Dhabi Co-Op Building, Above Al-Noor Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Street,Telephone: 02 626 2677
  • Dr Shad Ayyas M.D. (Gulf Diagnostic Center) 02 665 8090
  • Dr Micheline Bombaert (Al Hamra Centre), Electra St 02 676 9627
  • Dr Rajkumari (New Medical Centre) 02 633 2255

Gynecologists/Obstetricians:

  • Dr Wafa (Al Noor)
  • Dr Das (Al-Wafa Clinic), 02 626 8788 (next building to Al Nur Hospital)
  • Corniche Hospital 02 672 4900 on corner where Corniche Rd meets 8th (Salam) St. next to terracotta colored Sheraton, strictly a maternity hospital also provides prenatal gyncological service

Maternity Hospitals

  • Al Noor: 02 626 5265 along 3rd St between 2nd (Airport) Rd and 4th St on the right side, general hospital
  • Corniche: 02 672 4900 on corner where Corniche Rd meets 8th (Salam) St. next to terracotta colored Sheraton, strictly a maternity hospital and nothing else, visiting hours for males

Midwives:

  • Kay Fraser (Midwife Corniche Hospital) 050 446 5641

Paediatricians:

  • Dr Tamer (Al Noor Hospital), 02 626 5265
  • Dr Ghiath Sandouk Consultant Paediatrician - Allergist (Gulf Diagnostic Centre) 02 665 9090
  • Dr Hassan (Al Noor Hospital) 02 626 5265
  • Dr Raad Al-Khayyat 7th street (Electra) up Le Meridien end opposite the Pizza Hut, 02 6456 100
  • Dr Maurice Khoury (Advanced Cure Diagnostic Centre) Al Bateen +971 2 667 5050


EDUCATION

Nurseries:

  • Teddy Bear Nursery - Khalifa CityA
    10% discount on fees. 050-241-0559
    info@teddybearnursery.net
  • Bright Beginnings Nursery:
    5% discount on fees. 02 445 5339. Email Jo Shaban
    Take 30th St away from Corniche and take first right after you cross 15th St., then second left, school little more than half way down on left side with orange window casings.
  • Jigsaw Nursery & Creche
    5% discount on fees. 02 445 5222
    In Karama, Abu Dhabi. Full and part-time childcare and providing the flexibility busy parents need.
  • International Montessori Nursery:
    Email Barbara Knaap. 02 449 4680
    Located on 31st street between 4th and Eastern Ring road
  • Ladybird Nursery: Mrs. Susan Alrumathi
    Near corner of 11th (Bateen St) and 26th, down little street running perpendicular from the CoOp's front parking lot, same block as the fire station just around the corner to the 11th side.
  • Busy Bee’s Nursery: 02 621 9492. Come and see our facilities. (see discount)
  • Stepping Stones: 02 445 2260
  • EduCare (formerly known as Gimboree)
    +971 2 665 8882

Schools:

MISCELLANEOUS

Baby Gear:

  • Babyshop, Near Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 644 7739, Near Cultural Centre, 02 634 7012

Curtains/Blinds/Material:

  • Abu Nasser Textiles Shop, In Material Souk. Ask for Mohammed, 02 671 2770, 050 570 4646.

Embassies:

Furniture:

  • The One (Abu Dhabi), 02 681 6500
  • Carpe Diem (Dubai) 04 344 4734
  • Falaknaz Habitat (Dubai) 04 340 4996

Gardens:

  • Dubai Garden Centre 04 340 0006
  • Abu Dhabi, Iranian Market just before you get to the Mina Centre. Plants/ Pots house hold goods. Most shops will deliver and plant all large numbers of purchases in the price. Speak to Zubair at 'Amsterdam Gardens Flowers', 02 673 3139 , 050 415 9207

Groceries:

  • Carrefour on Airport Rd, 02 449 4300
  • Carrefour Marina Mall, 02 681 7100
  • Abu Dhabi Coop (numerous in the city), Largest
    1. Mina centre, 02 673 4848
    2. Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 9777

Hairdressers:

  • Sam Elfar, General Manager Vidal Salons, home appointments, 050 851 2404

Library:

  • Daly Community Library, St Andrews Centre, 02 446 4752
    Open; Wed 11am-1.30pm, Thurs 11-1.30pm, Sun 3.30-7.30pm

Passport Photos:

  • Grand Stores, Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 1115. Once taken they will give you a card and number. As they are digital they can reproduce more copies as required.

Pest Control:

  • ACAS-Grovex 02 626 7733

Recreational Clubs:

Real Estate:

  • HAYATT Real Estate L.L.C., Languages: English, Deutsch, Arabic, Urdu. Call Manuela at 050 621 7389, see discounts for ADmums special discount
  • Al Dyar Real Estate, Janet Hansen, we speak English, Arabic, Philippino and a bit of French, 050-661 0730

Used Cars:

  • Autorama, 02 558 2222 ask for Qadri Mowafi
  • Ali & Sons, 02 677 7770

White goods/electrical shops:

  • Plug ins, Marina Mall, 02 681 8300
  • Costless, Mina Centre, 02 673 4848
  • Jumbo Electronics, Hamdan Street, 02 632 8688.
  • Abu Dhabi Coop (numerous in the city), Largest
    1. Mina centre, 02 673 4848
    2. Abu Dhabi Mall, 02 645 9777

Water home delivery:

  • Oasis 02 558 2030