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• Occcupant IInformattion Pacck Pagge 1 of 12 Contents
Welcome to Sama Tower & Contact Numbers
Page 3
Directions
Page 3
Location Map – also showing the Down Town Campus
Page 4
Map of Abu Dhabi indicating the Airport and Sama Tower
Page 5
About Sama Tower
Page 6
Reserving an apartment
Page 7
Checking In and Out
Page 7
General Information
Page 7
Useful Contact Numbers
Page 8
About the UAE
Page 10
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE
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Page 2 of 12 Welcome to SAMA Tower
Furnished Apartments
The purpose of this information pack is to provide you with the essential information to
ensure you are able to locate Sama Tower and access your allocated apartment.
We have also provided important contact numbers should you required assistance and a list
of numbers that you may find useful during your stay.
Michael Hyde (reservations)
Tel: 02 410-7536
Mob: 055-2456139
E-mail: [email protected]
Sudath Linayage – Resident Technician (Keys and on
site services)
Mob: 050-9517448
JBI Call center: 800 60 160
Directions
Sama Tower is located at the intersection of “Electra Street” and “Airport Road”. These
informal names are used more often than the official designation of street numbers and
names
From Abu Dhabi airport ask your driver or taxi to take
you to “Electra Street” (this is the informal name for
Sheikh Zayed the 2nd Street).
This is just of “Airport Road” (again an informal
name for Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum Street / 2nd
Street).
Landmarks that will help are the ETISALAT Building
(identifiable by the large ball on the top), HSBC Bank
and the New Medical Centre Hospital which is
adjacent Sama Tower.
Sama Tower is easily recognizable, being 50 storey’s tall and clad in silver grey panels. The
building is marked on the location map below. A general map is also included that indicates
the building location relevant to the airport.
As a general guide, the travel time from Abu Dhabi airport to Sama Tower is 30 – 40 minutes
dependent on traffic. If arriving at Dubai airport and travelling to Abu Dhabi the travel time is
approximately 90+ minutes, again this can vary dependent on traffic and time of day. Page 3 of 12 SAMA Tower Location Map (also showing Down Town Campus)
Page 4 of 12 Abu Dhabi Map indicating
Airport and SAMA Tower
Page 5 of 12 Checking In
Keys for the reserved apartment will be left at reception in an envelope together with a
registration form and inventory. The building reception is manned 24hrs.
If check in is during normal working hours one of our staff will meet you and assist with the
inventory check and registration. If your arrival is late we will contact you to arrange to meet at a
convenient time to complete these formalities.
Checking out
We will contact you ahead of departure date to arrange a final inspection of the apartment. There
will be no formal check out procedure. Please however ensure you settle all accounts with local
service providers you may have utilized. There are no formal check in / out times, keys can be
left at reception in the event of an very early / late departure.
General Information
The apartments are fully furnished and equipped, housekeeping and laundry services are
available at separate charges payable by the user. Contact details are provided in the directory
of “useful numbers” included in a later section of this document.
The apartment will be provided with a “starter” pack consisting of basic requirements – milk,
water, bread, tea / coffee etc. together with basic toiletries
The apartment kitchen is fully equipped with good quality appliances including a washing
machine and the operating manuals are available in the kitchen drawers. If you need assistance
please do not hesitate to contact our onsite technician – number provided on page 3.
The UAE operates on 3 pin, 220V residential electrical system, so please bring transformers /
adaptors for any electrical appliances you are bringing.
At this point, housekeeping and laundry services are not provided. Should you require such
services please see the USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS to make necessary arrangements.
(Please note that charges for any such services are to the account of the occupant.)
Page 6 of 12 About SAMA Tower
SAMA Tower is a modern 50 storey residential tower conveniently
located on Sheikh Zayed the second street (locally known as Electra
Street, and just off Airport Road), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
A modern designed concept for buildings well furnished and
comfortable rooms are designed to suite to the needs of the
residents.
Apartment Facilities:
•
Modern Studio and Two Bedroom
apartments
•
Individual air-conditioning temperature
control
•
LCD television screen with satellite
channels
•
In-room ironing facilities
•
Fully-equipped kitchen,
•
Refrigerator, oven, microwave oven,
toaster, washing machine, kitchen-ware
and cutlery
•
24 hours service in reception area.
•
In-door swimming pools, Jacuzzi,
Steam
•
Health Club
PLEASE NOTE: At present the apartments DO NOT have internet connectivity or fixed line
telephone. NYU users please organise with your IT Department for your needs in this
regard.
HEALTH CLUB
The Health Club is located at Roof Level and comprises a well equipped Gym, separate
pools for children and adults, Sauna and Steam rooms, changing rooms and sun deck area.
Further facilities are planned to be added by the Owner.
Page 7 of 12 Useful Contact Numbers
Electra Street is a bustling commercial area and provides a wide range of services from laundry
to food of various cuisines. Many restaurants and cafes deliver and it is possible to order by
telephone – please be patient, the person answering will usually have less than perfect English!
We have listed below a variety of numbers that may be helpful during your stay.
US Embassy in Abu Dhabi
:
02-414 2200
NYUAD Down Town Campus
:
02-628 4000
POLICE
:
999
FIRE
:
997
Electricity & Water Authority
:
991 or 992
Al Ghazal Taxi
:
02-447 7787
National Transport Corp
:
02-622 3300
Trans Ad (Silver Taxis)
:
600 535353
Directory Enquiries
:
181
Etisalat (telephones)
:
101
Du (Mobile Telephone Services)
:
055 5678 155
Elec. and Water
:
800 2332
Abu Dhabi Airport
:
02-575 7500
Housekeeping
:
02 665 7454 / 050 666 7293
Al Noor Hospital
:
02-626 5265
Gulf Diagnostic Center
:
02-665 8090
Sheik Khalifa Hospital
:
02-610 2000
New Medical Center (NMC)
:
02-633 2255
New Pharmacy (24 Hour)
:
02- 632 4488
TRANSPORT
SERVICES
(Berkeley Services - Mr. Prem Kumar)
MEDICAL
HOTELS – A Selection, there are many more in Abu Dhabi!
Emirates Palace Hotel
:
02 690 9000
Hilton Hotel Abu Dhabi
:
02 681 1900
Page 8 of 12 Le- Meridien Hotel
:
02 644 6666
Rotana Hotel
:
02 697 9071
Sheraton
:
02 677 3333
Cristal Hotel
:
02 555 8576
InterCon
:
02 666 6888
The Loft
:
02 654 5000
One to One
:
02 4952 000
:
02-6727893 Salam Street 6
:
02 4435 509 Airport Road 8
:
02 6393088 Adjacent Sama Tower
Pizza Hut (Hamdan Street)
:
600-569999
KFC (Hamdan Street)
:
02-6277665
Laundry
Al Rafidain Laundry
Milano Laundry
Food Delivery 02-6330099 (www.foodlands.com/auh - online
menu and ordering system)
Foodlands (Airport Road)
Eat Smart Market & Café
:
02-6346624 (menu in apartments)
SHOPPING MALLS
There are 4 main malls in Abu Dhabi:
•
The nearest in Al Wadha Mall in the nearby Falah Street.
•
Abu Dhabi Mall is in the Tourist Club area and close to the Beach Rotana and Meridien
Hotels
•
Khalidiya Mall
•
Marina Mall. At the distant end of the Corniche and near the Emirates Palace Hotel
Within walking distance of Sama Tower is the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and Gold Souk
and across Electra Street is the Fetouh AL Khair Centre which hosts a Marks And Spencer store
as well as a Café and Restaurant / Convenience Store.
These are all modern malls with a range of fashion, jewelry and Electronics outlets as well as
Food Courts, Cafes and restaurants.
HOW TO GET A LOCAL MOBILE TELEPHONE SIM CARD
Etisalat and Du are the two service providers in the UAE. Both offer PayAsYou Go and post paid
mobile telephone services.
To purchase a SIM card you can visit one of the many kiosks and stores independent and
branded – with identification, such as your passport and buy a SIM over the counter. These are
almost instantly activiated. Prepaid vouchers are readily available for booth Service Providers.
Page 9 of 12 About the
t United
d Arab Emirates
CULTUR
RE
Islam is the
e official religion and Ara
abic the officcial language
e.
The comm
munities havve their own
n schools an
nd social an
nd
cultural insstitutions. En
nglish, Urdu/Hindi and Farsi
F
are alsso
spoken. Traditionally, the people
e of UAE arre courteous,
nd quite ho
ospitable bo
oth in social
kind and friendly an
nd in busin
ness. Foreig
gners, especcially tourists
matters an
and visitorss are treated
d with generrosity. But th
hey in turn arre
expected to respect local custo
oms, especiially religiou
us
and abide by the law
w of the land. Durin
ng
practice a
Ramadan,, the holy
y month of
o fasting, non-Muslim
m
foreigners
s are expected to refra
ain from eating, drinkin
ng
and smok
king in public places
s during th
he hours of
o
fasting. In Ramadan
n official wo
orking hours are reduced
d. Shops co
ompensate for
f the loss of
o
er. The two Eids arc alsso the perio
od when many people go
g
businesss by staying open longe
abroad fo
or holidays. It is, thereffore, advisab
ble to book flights in an
nd out of the
e UAE well in
advance. The follow
wing days arre public holidays in UAE (New Yea
ars Day, Eid Al Fitr, Laila
at
Al Qadar, Eid Al Ad
dha, Islamicc New Year,, Ashoora, Prophets
P
Birthday, Laila
at Ma’raj an
nd
National Day).
NAL DRESS
S
NATION
Native men
m folk of th
he Arabian Peninsula h
have a distin
nct form of dress.
d
They wear an
ankle-len
ngth shirt (dishdasha), usually
u
white
e (or colored or striped in
n winter), a white, or
sometime
es red-chequered, head
dcloth (ghutra) and the twisted,
black rope piece (aga
al), holding the
t gutra in place. Durin
ng formal
occasions
s men also wear on to
op of their d
dishdasha a flowing
cloak (ab
bba or bisht)) edged with
h gold braid. It may he black or
brrown. UAE w
women are very
v
particular about the
eir dress.
T
They
genera
ally cover the
emselves fro
om head to feet with
a black cloa
ak called the
e abaya'. T
Tourist and visitors
are requestted to wearr conservatiive dresses
s. Pagee 10 of 12 SMOKING POLICY
January 13, 2010 (Wednesday), the anti-tobacco law was issued
by UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan). The
Cafes and restaurants located in residential neighbourhoods have
two years to either move or ban smoking while for non-residential
outlets, designated smoking areas will be allowed, news agency
WAM reported. Selling cigarettes to anyone under 18 is also
illegal, as is smoking in cars carrying children under 12 while
inspectors will have the power to initiate legal action that could
result in fines and/or jail terms.
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS
While in a foreign country, as a tourist or visitor may encounter road conditions that differ
significantly from those in the Origin Country. The information below concerning the United
Arab Emirates is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a
particular location or circumstance.
The police emergency number and ambulance number is 999. Mobile phones are widely
used throughout the UAE, so passers-by usually request emergency police and medical
services quickly. Response time by emergency services is adequate. However, medical
personnel emphasize transport of the injured to the hospital rather than treatment on site.
Page 11 of 12 Abu Dhhabi – Thee Capital City
C of UA
AE
Abu Dha
abi is the cap
pital city of the United A
Arab Emirates (UAE) and
d the largestt of the seve
en
individua
al Emirates that
t
make up
u the coun
ntry. The UA
AE was crea
ated as a fe
ederation an
nd
became a unified ind
dependent so
overeign sta
ate in 1971.
Abu Dha
abi has alwa
ays been a special placce. But until recently, tthe Emirate remained an
a
undiscovvered jewel on
o the intern
national trave
el map. Tod
day, more an
nd more ove
erseas visitors
are disco
overing this unique
u
and captivating
c
d
destination.
Abu Dha
abi combines year-round sunshine and superb
b facilities fo
or leisure and recreatio
on
with the spice and mystique of
o an Arabia
an adventure. Steeped
d in ancientt culture an
nd
esert hospitality continu
ues to live in
n the genuin
ne
heritage of Arabia, the strong trradition of de
a friendline
ess that welcomes the vvisitor.
warmth and
Abu Dha
abi’s location
n on an island makes itt compact and
a
accessib
ble. It’s easyy to find you
ur
way arou
und and the city is fascin
nating to explore on foo
ot, by hire ca
ar or by hopping in a taxxi.
This busyy metropoliss of spectacular high risse office tow
wers, shoppin
ng malls, res
staurants an
nd
superb hotels,
h
intersspersed with gracious residential districts looks outwardss to the blu
ue
waters off the Gulf.
The Corn
niche is the city’s
c
showp
piece. With itts beach fron
nt location, p
paved walkw
ways and lussh
greeneryy, you will fin
nd visitors and
a
residentts enjoying this beautifu
ul area at anytime of th
he
day - stro
olling, joggin
ng, cycling orr rollerbladin
ng along the waterfront.
The Heritage Village
e on the brea
akwater provvides a taste
e of life before the oil era
a. Its displayys
offer an insight
i
into life as well as
a courtyard houses, win
nd towers an
nd an example of ancient
irrigation system use
ed in the regiion’s oasis.
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