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jsh62
Joined 2008
Posts: 5

Jewish Family in Abu Dhabi?

16 years ago

My wife and I live with our three young daughters (all under age 5) in Florida. I have been offered a truly amazing job in Abu Dhabi, beginning this fall. Incredible opportunity, 2 year commitment and terrific compensation/expat package.

The hitch is that we are Jewish and, although we are not especially active in our religious practices (we're reform Jews, not orthodox or conservative), we have serious concerns about our safety, as well as about our general comfort level living in a largely Muslim country. My wife, who has not yet been to the UAE (I've been a few times now), is terrified at the thought of this move and what her day-to-day existence (and that of our daughters) will be like. Does anyone have thoughts about whether our young Jewish family will feel comfortable/safe/welcome/happy moving to Abu Dhabi? Are there other young Jewish families living there? Thanks in advance for any guidance....

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