Abu Dhabi Neighborhoods

Taking a drive around to answer questions some viewers had about what the neighborhoods look like in Abu Dhabi. Well...now you know!

[@patriciaredick9849]

Thank you so much for the ride along Colonel. I am especially honored to be traveling in your mobile command vehicle! Great narration too. Stay safe and well.

[@sadonaharris1476]

Sunday afternoon drive for us! Very nice! Thank you 🙏

[@dianafowler791]

So clean.Not to fancy.Everything looks perfectly in place.Doesn't seem to be cluttered they build things kind of apart not to close together.Its very nice.I love when you take us in the buildings where you shop and eat.Those places or so Beautiful.Thank you for taking us on the tour.I see its more active and more trees in that neighborhood.

[@becksstuff9451]

Thanks. It’s fascinating to see other parts of the world. This city is beautiful. (Not a gang tag in sight!)

[@barbarasara4033]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lired70]

I would never have thought that this corner of the world would boast of such sophistication. Many thanks for letting us share your journey!

[@1CathyHendrix]

I can't get over how clean it is. And the roads are nice! Thanks for the tour!

[@Nan-59]

I noticed that, too! People here in the United States through things out their windows - like out their windows is the garbage can! It really angers me.

[@1CathyHendrix]

@@Nan-59 True. Another thing I have noticed is we have not saw any homeless folks. We could do so much better here in America. All of the wasted tax payer money could be put to much better use. We have a beautiful country. We should be taking better care of it...and the ones who live here.

[@kathyteso9331]

Thank you for the tour. I enjoy your Sunday morning scriptures.

[@robbiefromabq2400]

Awesome Structures! Thank you Colonel.

[@julieparker5029]

Everything looks so clean and new. Although, it looks very spread out, but maybe it is more than one city. Some of those buildings are really cool looking. Another wonderful City tour video. Thanks Steve.

[@junewoodward8982]

Fascinating architecture Colonel particularly the "Coin" reminds me of a giant powder compact.😊 The roads are so clean, a credit to the society. Thank you I found this tour very interesting. Love to view other cultures. Apartment living seems the preferred home of residents there. Thank you, take care.xo😊❤xo

[@carolynharmon7074]

Thanks for taking us on a tour! It's probably a place I'll never get to see in person.

[@pattyjacobson]

Thank you for the tour. I will never be able to go there so fun! Love your videos, they always cheer me up and inspire me.

[@annerwin4277]

I love these videos! So interesting...from a place we'll never see. Wondering if people are "polite" when using the round a bouts. Here instead of yielding, most people gauge whether or not they can beat you! I guess I'm asking if there are "jerk drivers" in the UAE?

[@PhyllisStokes]

You've got to be pretty "aggressive" here when you drive. Arlene makes me "detox" when I come home for a visit.

[@magn630]

Everything is so clean - even with all the construction - everything is clean! And not one homeless or drugee tent in sight. Wow! The lack of traffic is such a treat to see. Guess when all the apartments get full, it will be a different story, so enjoy it while it lasts Colonel. Thanks for the well-narrated driving tour.

[@anitadunphy7837]

Love these video's. Everything is so clean and new. Didn't notice one pothole. With all those apartments they must have a lot of grocery stores around. No one strip mall, I guess everything is inside these buildings. Thanks for the tour.

[@PhyllisStokes]

That's right, Anita. Lots of corner grocery stores.

[@lorettataylor9902]

Thanks for the ride along beautiful buildings my first house in 1986 my husband and I built was 176 dollars a month could not imagine 3 or 5 thousand a month wow!

[@hugemariofan1]

What an amazing experience,, I’d say most of us would ever experience that first hand. How blessed you are😘

[@char8a291]

So refreshing not to hear loud banging noise coming from other vehicles! Also no traffic and cars swerving in and out of lanes. Nice!!! Would love to see more of the ocean and water activities. Thanks Steve. God bless and keep you.

[@kimgerfen6199]

Thank you!! Pretty advanced architecture…. Really neat!! ❤️

[@nottthereyet4872]

That was so interesting! Thanks.

[@josiecardenas4440]

Thanks Steve, always enjoy the ride videos what a beautiful place and so clean Love the odd shaped building Take care

[@Judes121]

Love seeing your tours. So interesting Thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@katfish000]

Very interesting. Love seeing this

[@popeye2044]

Thanks for the Sunday drive Colonel. It’s very beautiful there.

[@sheliaadams5971]

Bldg looks like Mercedes-Benz logos. Very enlightening that there are modern exclusive neighborhoods. Thanks Colonel.

[@torrileighdv]

Thank You So Much Steve. Felt Like We Were There. You’re Very Thoughtful To Take Us Along On Your Wonderful Drive Alongs!!!! Mother And I Appreciate All That You Do! “JESUS IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED!!!”

[@larenetaddeo637]

I asked about neighborhoods a long time ago. Delighted to see and get a visual Steve. Glad everything isn't a highrise kind of living. Thx Steve and plz stay safe.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Glad you saw this, LaRene! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@kathysharpe7339]

Where's the people?

[@cindyburns7667]

Thanks Steve, love your videos.

[@lindamills9444]

This blows me away, so beautiful but nothing like I would have thought.

[@suejohnson3972]

Very interesting 👍 thanks for the ride along Steven 😄

[@ceceliaclifford621]

Your video's are great ! Nice to see other parts of the world

[@mordeys]

can we have more 'Sunday drives with the Colonel'. i will never be able to travel. this is a great way for us to travel, ask questions and even maybe get history. (when you give us the names we know what to look up) . to see the areas from an American..a southern American point of view is nice. thank you.

[@PhyllisStokes]

I'll do some more. Thanks!

[@cperryj]

Great video its cool to see other parts of the world.. I would never make it living there way to much concrete for me. God Bless!

[@kathywolf6925]

Wow!! That is so awesome and beautiful sure beats us not to say we are bad but the place is so beautiful even the place that were supposes to be not so nice is nice .Thank you for sharing I do love to see these places.God Bless

[@debj4life478]

Thanks so much for sharing. Blessings

[@charlenethomas4239]

The first building was neat. It looks like a giant headlight. The streets are so clean there.

[@melaniewolfgang604]

Thank you for showing us part of this beautiful country! Keep well Colonel! I like these videos also. What kind of work do people do to afford $3009-$5000 per month? What is there mean income?

[@kimstraus8054]

Hello from Seattle, Wa. No traffic WOW! What's the temperature there? Boy, I sure miss watching your mom doing her recipes. You take care and be safe.

[@judithreynolds1657]

Well, yes! Can’t be compared to SEA. It is clean, organized, well planned. You sure don’t see trash, homeless shelters, druggies, drunks. They do have leadership with clear head on their shoulders. USA missing all that with it’s fake democracy.

[@paulinelongford8838]

beautiful place !! thank you for showing us around the neighbourhood :)

[@jlei9284]

Traffic circles are numerous in my neck of the woods and I have to say they are not my favorite - mainly because drivers don't remember or care about the rules for driving in a traffic circle - Good times! 😬🙄 Thanks for the tour, Colonel! Looking forward to the Palm islands tour!

[@glendar.3248]

I really enjoy all of your videos!

[@PhyllisStokes]

I'm so glad!

[@robingallion8564]

I think it’s beautiful there yet a little unnerving bc of all the ppl not being seen out and about, although I understand the temperature facts. Thanks foe taking us around town and explaining life there. Sure wish the USA would pick up on there way of keeping the streets safe. As I read through the crime rate comments, I had a urge to move my family there foe safe keeping. Thank you for the tour and info. Thank you for your service to our great nation. Enjoy your time away from home. 👍🏻

[@wudemaya]

I used to live at Al Raha area! Miss it everyday! Thanks for the upload, I'm swimming in memories.

[@PhyllisStokes]

It's changed quite a bit there, hasn't it?

[@wudemaya]

@@PhyllisStokes yes it has! I wish I was there to see it all. That was my daily jogging path and I miss it so much. I’m back in US Texas and it’s so …meh.

[@dreamermcmurray8337]

Thanks for this video. Really enjoyed the tour...

[@debbieowens1486]

Thanks for the tour Steve I am so amazed by the beauty, quality of buildings, infrastructure and vegetation. With all of those apartments both built and being built it seems a shame to have you packed into a little hotel room with no kitchenette. Oh well I'm sure they will find you better accomodations soon. Hope you have a great day and I look forward to hearing from you again and sending hugs your way 💌

[@PhyllisStokes]

You are very welcome, Debbie! I'll just have to survive somehow on room service! LOL!

[@dreamarichards4972]

Wow. It has definitely gotten bigger since I was there 2015 too. They have amazing shaped buildings. Very rich cities. Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

[@gwenbuffkin5465]

Enjoy the tours, city looks clean great to see how other countries live.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

Thanks! Great cruise!

[@melodiewood1315]

Wow great video of that area. I have always found that place to be very interesting like how could that happen in a desert.

[@makinitsch9113]

Thank you

[@janicehutto5007]

What amazing architecture! So you’re giving directions, “ turn left at the pineapple building, go five miles turn right at the coin building”, 🤣🤣. I know what I’ve been missing on these road trips now, it’s green grass, power lines, big trees. So many apartments, but they’re all very nice. I’m not used to that much highway and no traffic for sure. 😂. Thanks for the ride and sharing your knowledge! I love seeing this part of the world.

[@PhyllisStokes]

I miss big, leafy trees too, Janice!

[@outofhere496]

Love the architecture and the streets are in good shape. Just a bit sterile. Thanks for the tour.

[@glor8545]

Thanks for the tour. Notice not a lot of cars on the road. Is it like that all the time?

[@marthaturki2262]

Really enjoyed the video!

[@janetpryor7574]

That was great but where is everyone? Felt like a deserted island. Nice day for a drive.

[@callicoat1]

Thank you so much for giving me a peek into your world over seas. Thank you for serving!

[@PhyllisStokes]

Any time!

[@gidget8717]

That was fun! First thing I thought of, was the fact I'm really poor 😬 🤣🤣🤷‍♀️ I'm curious, have you and your family always lived urban? Being in the military would that be the case? I grew up in southern rural Appalachia (back in the sticks). I've never lived in an apartment or a city. I can't fathom such a thing. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice place to visit (everything is real convenient) but I just can't see myself living there all the time. I like the silence of rural living. 🙂

[@PhyllisStokes]

Not really, Gidget. Suburbs and on military bases. Never really lived in the city until I came to work here last year. I do miss the peace and quiet sometimes.

[@Louzianna]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@melodyrae5076]

Interesting architecture

[@annepeoples2139]

What is in the "coin or clam shell" building?

[@PhyllisStokes]

It's a headquarters for the Aldar construction company. Boeing UAE is also there.

[@disco07]

Thanks Colonel. I could live in Abu Dhabi as long as there is television and movies. Stay inside all day and only go out at night. All mute due to the cost. Nice tour and interesting.

[@cathyray3861]

This is crazy! Nobody is even on the streets . Nobody is there to rent the Apts. Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@brkitdwn]

People are there, they are just inside. It's hot out.

[@jewelcooke7601]

I loved watching!

[@LMB925]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing it. It's so odd to see so many homes and yet it seems so deserted.

[@sharonsmith2480]

Thanks for sharing! Always interesting!

[@judyblaise1639]

Really enjoyed. Thank you

[@carolyntanner6517]

Are you safe over there?

[@PhyllisStokes]

Very safe, Carolyn. Crime is very low here.

[@fitzy2]

Thanks for the tour👍

[@penz6860]

Hello Colonel thank you for this neighborhood clip very interesting, Colonel be careful regarding the California rolls. Blessings To You & Family.

[@PhyllisStokes]

You talking about the "stop-tionals?" Believe me, my head is on a swivel over here! LOL!

[@penz6860]

@@PhyllisStokes yes, the first actual stop sign there was no stop just a slow to look both ways then going right on thru. Be careful especially when your not home home (u know what I mean). Be safe Colonel for your family. I remember teaching my daughter to drive & told her to always make a 3 second stop even when there's no one around because I guarantee you someone will be watching, sure enough years later her & her two girl friends were cruising off highway around the fields & she said it was pitched dark & on their way back at the last stop sign going to the highway she didn't completely stop & she knew it because she felt no one was around But she got pulled over for it. She said mom you were right I should've stop. Thank you for letting me rant. Blessings to you & mrs. Ritter.

[@glennadaniels4104]

Thank for sharing

[@gidget8717]

I would think sitting at a light with the car's air conditioner running is not a good thing! Lots of lights would mean lots of sitting still. It runs the engine temperature higher, the ambient temperature is already so hot there, an engine block running in a city must be unbelievable hot!🌡️(we had an engine block crack in one of our trucks a few years ago that way)

[@kleineroteHex]

Very interesting! I'd miss the trees! Barely any people out. Love your hotel reasoning!!!

[@PhyllisStokes]

Abu Dhabi is a relative green paradise compared to about 5 miles outside the city. They really go to great lengths to plant trees and plants here. It's quite the watering effort, as you can imagine.

[@amym7825]

Thank you! So interesting to see other places. I noticed you didn’t encounter a lot of traffic. Is that b/c it isn’t a work day? Again, thank you for sharing this.

[@PhyllisStokes]

That's right, Amy. There are only a couple of roads that will back up a bit during the busiest traffic times. Traffic here really is not that bad at all. I saw much worse in Charleston, SC!

[@Den34lle]

Is it open for tourists now? Thank you it’s very beautiful.

[@pamelajohnson9810]

Beautiful neighborhood I'll like to move to Dubai thanks for showing my friend Have a blessed day 🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@TheVintageBumbleBee]

Where are the people? Nobody walking around.

[@Teresa-K]

Thanks for housing tour. Those are large houses. If the houses rent for 3-5 thousand, what do condos rent for? (If you know)

[@davidchicoine9209]

I appreciate the update as I left in 2018. Yeah, I remember the giant throat lozenge building at Al Raha. Abu Dhabi is certainly calm most the time. Not much to do other than dining and malls. Great travel hub. Excellent food, too. I recommend a minimum six figure income unless you are also being compensated generously. E.g, I was US Gov, so not quite six figures, but our 'case' did shell out a good chunk of change for prime accommodations on the Corniche, rental car, phone plan, etc. Overall, a very decent experience for the family. I count us fortunate to have lived in Abu Dhabi when we did.

[@PhyllisStokes]

David, this place is growing so fast. It's changed since I got here in late 2020!

[@davidchicoine9209]

@@PhyllisStokes I was astonished at all the development you cammed at Al Raha. Similarly, I got a progressive view of Warner Bros theme park being built as I passed Yas Mall on my daily commute. Never a dull moment.

[@travelclipsByAtef]

Thank you for the detailed coverage.

[@ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat]

John Stossel did a video about roundabouts. In the US, there’s far less accidents and much cheaper. Some governors are realizing this and switching over.

[@sistakia33]

Is traffic normally so non-existent? It's so soothing riding along with you! Stay Safe!

[@PhyllisStokes]

It's really not bad here at all. Rush hour it backs up a little bit at certain spots.

[@meadowview300]

Such a cool place! What is the population size? Thanks for sharing!

[@christinejones7070]

It’s always nice when you take us out and about. It’s a beautiful country and they keep it clean. Is there much crime? The one building really does look like a pineapple. As always thank you for sharing. God Bless

[@PhyllisStokes]

The UAE has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Very safe here.

[@winnwiley164]

I'm curious about what apartments are like compared to in the USA

[@quadzilla561]

fight island is in Abu Dhabi and UFC 267 is taking place on October 30th

[@susananderson7473]

Every one of those homes looked massive. The white part of the bridges looked like bicycle.wheels with spokes. What is the coin building used for? Loved the video.

[@mkviis]

They have improved both Khalifa City and MBZ city. I've seen whole neighborhoods in Khalifa that were incredibly green. Trees, bushes, grass, you name it.

[@freedamarino1283]

Thanks for the video. Interesting to see how different it is over there. I would most likely never see this. 👩‍🦳😊

[@PhyllisStokes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cheryldimanno1314]

How come no people? Looks so cold with no life around, trees flowers barking dogs. Not where I would want to live.

[@Serenity-sg4jf]

I find it rather interesting that the streets seem to be so deserted there, is this the norm for out there?

[@PhyllisStokes]

Traffic is not bad at all. This was a Saturday and early afternoon (hot!), so that may explain the lack of traffic.

[@SusieKatpersonKoch]

This was great Steve! thank you! How are they with family pets over there? Are there many dog and cat owners there?

[@PhyllisStokes]

There are, though not as many as in the States, I think. Some friends from work foster Salukis that a local rescue center pick up off the street. They're watching 3 right now!

[@Genpinkcat]

Does everyone drive or is there good public transportation?

[@PhyllisStokes]

There are buses in the cities. Companies pay for charter buses to run the service workers to/from work. No rail here to speak of--Dubai has more of that.

[@iamrockette]

Where are the people and traffic? Also, do they wear traditional Arab clothing or do they were Western clothing?

[@ebfromwyoming4118]

wow great tour thk u sir

[@src3360]

I grew up in central Florida and the roads and buildings look just like i4, parkway, 275...kinda looks like home!! As an American have you ever felt uncomfortable there? Like certain establishments or groups of people that aren't happy youre there?

[@PhyllisStokes]

Not at all. Every Emirati I've interacted with has been very kind and welcoming.

[@bettytijerina9769]

Not really colorful, is it? That is what I was thinking of that building; a pineapple.

[@lilaudrey8]

Nearly no traffic? Time? Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PhyllisStokes]

Early afternoon on a Saturday (and hot!).

[@cornerstone403]

Thanks, Col. That was great to see. Are they getting any Afgan refugees there?

[@PhyllisStokes]

I heard they took in 5000. The C-17 guys were flying missions picking folks up. Harrowing was the word they used to describe those missions.

[@MaryPinkHair]

Bizarre that they can charge people different rent for same living quarters.... never heard of that before!