I am a single female intested in finding a teaching job in Abu Dhabi, but before I started my job hunt I wanted to do some preliminary research. Is this a field with a lot of job opportunities in AD, and is it financially feasible to have a decen lifestyle in Abu Dhabi based on teaching salaries? What should I look to include in a relocation package - do they still even offer these?
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Comprehensive relocation packages to Abu Dhabi are a lot less common than they used to be (like 2 years ago), but you should still try your best to make sure certain things are included in your job contract: health insurance, a salary that's high enough to cover the INCREDIBLE cost of accommodation (or a housing allowance), a furniture allowance or a shipping allowance if your salary won't be enough to get you a furnished place, etc...
Read this article on contract negotatiation in the UAE for more details