On Monday, I (Emy) got the keys to our BRAND NEW apartment in Abu Dhabi. It's in a good location, near to both the city center and airport. And by "brand new," I don't mean "new to us" - the entire building was literally just completed, about a week ago. Which is kind of nice, actually, as it lends to the whole clean slate/new married life vibe we've got going.
So please, come on in (and I apologize in advance for the generally sketchy quality of these photos. Guess you should just come see it in person! Erm, if we know you, that is ;) ) . . .
So please, come on in (and I apologize in advance for the generally sketchy quality of these photos. Guess you should just come see it in person! Erm, if we know you, that is ;) ) . . .
Small entryway, which is a total bonus - many places just open right into a long hallway.
Our rug from Istanbul is begging for a home in this space!
As you enter, there's a guest bathroom to the left...
...the kitchen to the right...
...and the living room straight ahead. (Love those doors!)
Ahh, much better light! In the living room, facing the entrance.
Nice crown molding - it's the little things, right?
Hall leading to master bath and bedrooms.
Inside the master bath - no storage (yet!) but hey, there's nice tilework.
Bedroom One (soon-to-be guest room/office/den) includes a small balcony.
The master bedroom doesn't have a balcony, but it's slightly bigger.
View from our apartment, looking slightly to the right - that's the "leaning tower of Abu Dhabi" in the distance.
Our appliances will be delivered tomorrow (including one monster stove, can't wait make good use of that thing!), as well as the sofa. (I managed to find used the exact same three-seater I'd been eyeing at Ikea, but as part of a set. So now we have a couch, loveseat, and chair, all for under 500 bucks, including delivery. Yeah, it was a proud moment.)
In the past two days I've tracked down all of the above (stove, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and sofa set), as well as a table/desk, extra chairs, microwave, blender, coffee grinder, bed and mattress (plus complete bedding), dishes, cookware, cutlery, a clothing rack, a lamp, and a side table. Oh, and candles (let's face it, I care about the essentials). All to be delivered before I move in on Saturday morning. And the very best part? The one I was saving for last? Andy arrives in just two short weeks :)
Happy Wednesday, everyone! xo, emy
So exciting to see your space, how much fun have you been having shopping?! (Thanks for including a few links, too ... incredible stove. Might be jealous if I weren't so delighted for you!)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm exhausted! Done shopping for, oh, at least a week ;) Also, it makes me question those (ridiculous) girls on House Hunters - appliances are readily available, new and used (we went with new for most items so they'd be under warranty). Next up - coffee table and traditional floor cushions!
ReplyDeleteSo very much shopping - you have me worn out (but you know that I'm not really a shopper.) Can't wait to come and see you guys in person - next year.
ReplyDeleteAnd such a very nice first apt. for you and Andy. So many adventures just waiting to be had....