Expatriate Forums in Abu Dhabi (UAE)

josquin

hi.
i m french and will arrive in abu dhabi in April.
i m looking for peoples and / or clubs to do any of the
following sports ; windsurf ( especially ) , kitesurf or sailing.

and i am also looking for a swimming pool / gym .

thanks for your help .

josquin

888 · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

ADHFC for gym and swimming pool.

HT · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:26 am Post subject:

hey 888 does that have a 50m olympic sized pool?

888 · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

no, just some leisure round shaped pool. for those fancy 50m lap pool, i think you have to go to Dubai. LoL.

josquin · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject:

right thanks.
so olympic size then? well there s the sea anyway!!
anything about windsurf ?
i would also like to join a football team when i ll arrive do you
know any ?
cheers

888 · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

You mean soccer?

HT · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

I found out the Officers Club has a 50m pool.

josquin · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:34 am Post subject:

cool
thanks and do you know where is this Officer club as
i m from today in abu dahbi.
cheers

josquin · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

Anyone knows where i can rent windsurf gear ?
or beach boats?
thanks

HT · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

The officer's club is located near the Grand Mosque. If you drive out of Abu Dhabi along airport road, take the Grand Mosque exit. If you are on the coast road that goes along Al Bateen then you'll see the signs as you approach it.

I found out you can't pay for single day entry unless you're accompanied by a member. Membership was something like 5000 per year.