Abu Dhabi is so much so a better place to live you'll love it. Best advice is to steer clear of this site and just Google for accom and expat sites for Abu Dhabi.
Lived there (in Abu Dhabi good old AUH) for a very longggggggg time and loved it. Like every other City in the world you make the choices.. Big Condo - small car / Big car - small condo!
Caution: be wary not to be caught in the Expat trap and spend all your money on things you'll never really need! Maintain control and send as much home as you can. Lots of bling to tempt you to part with your cash, you really don't need it! Avoid the Mall trap and the infamous Mall fever!
Best wishes and enjoy!
