Dubai → Abu Dhabi commute or move for 50 days volunteering? Need advice
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I need some advice on the best option for a 50-day volunteering program in Abu Dhabi.
I live in Dubai, but the volunteering is in Abu Dhabi (around 8 July – 27 August, about 50 days). I’m trying to decide whether I should:
- 🚗 Commute daily from Dubai
Around 1.5–2 hours each way
Higher transport cost + daily fatigue
- 🏠 Stay in Abu Dhabi for the 50 days
Rent a bedspace or shared room
Estimated cost: AED 800–3,500/month depending on option
More convenience but I’d be away from home
My main goal is to keep costs low but also not burn out from travel every day.
Has anyone done something similar (Dubai ↔ Abu Dhabi commute or short-term stay)? What would you recommend in terms of:
Cost efficiency
Energy/fatigue
Safety/comfort for short stays
Any advice or personal experience would really help.
Thanks in advance 🙏