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switching jobs if you get a job, but after a couple of weeks you get a better job offer and want to switch or quit because you dont like it, can you do it without any problems or bans?. I am an engineer with a mast ...
Question Regarding Residence Visa Hello My family are living in lebanon at the moment but they have residance visas in Dubai. They left Dubai on January 3 and they will come again in the summer. The problem is they will come in Mi ...
Framing Shops Does anyone know of any shops that will frame LP's as well as add a plaque along with them? I'm hoping to get my hands on a signed AC/DC LP for my dad for father's day and I want to get it proper for ...
work visa for wife Hello all, I'll be taking a position in Dubai with my company ( currently in Canada) who will arrange everything for me. Will my spouse be able to work under my work visa. My info would be helpful. ...
air arabia hi guys, does anyone know, with these shares released to the publc today, is there a minimum period for which we must hold them before we can sell? thanks ...
Residence Visa for Doctors Hello I understand that for the normal jobs, the medical test and visa renewal are dont every three years. Is this the same for doctors or is the period less than that? Thanks ...
sailboats again hey guys still looking to get my hands on a sailboat. at this point i'm up for anything.renting buying i'll even swap work for a chance to use somebody's day dailer ...
where to buy computers in dubai any idea where to buy laptops on whole sale price, between 70- 80 dollers? ...
Jaddaf Area Has the Jaddaf area been turned into a construction site or is the construction finished. could some please please inform me about the area and what there is to do in the area. thanks a lot ...
Best LASIK treatment in Dubai. Hello everyone, Can you please guide me to the best LASIK treatment service in Dubai where i can get a neat and dafe job done. Thanks ! ...


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booking my travel.... help me hi please tell me where can i find good travel office in dubai .... deal with tickets booking and hotel... OR web sites ..... at best price with good dealing thanx ...
How much percentage do you spend for accommodation? As we all know, accommodation is our main and biggest expense here in Dubai. Sometimes I'm just curious about how people can afford to rent such expensive villas/apartments, how much the salary, what ...
O-Levels need help Hi all, Our 16 year old son could do with some additional tuition coming up to his O-levels, anyone have a name or contact for us, please leave a message PM or e-mail. Thanks & all the best ...
Fake ID?? What kind of fake ID would work in Dubai clubs. Im coming to dubai in april but i aint 21 untill may so i cant get into clubs. so i was wondering if anyone got any tips. cheers ...
Arabian Park Hotel Im coming over to dubai again next month and im gonna stay at the arabian park hotel, it seams very nice in pictures. but ive heard the location is a bit isolated. Ive been told its in the al Jadaf a ...
How to get Premiership Football at Home! Hi All, I'm thinking about moving over to Dxb soon and as a follower of premiership football, I wondered if anyone knew how to get this and what the procedure was? Many thanks ...
sailboats anybody know where i can rent a sailboat? ...
Salary, Rent and other Questions Hi all. I'm new to this forum, and I'd be grateful for any advice that can be offered. I am in the early stages of applying for a management job in Dubai, and I have so far had one telephone in ...
Hi All, im coming to Dubai late this year, is there anything that could stop me from getting a visa such as a minor possession of cannabis conviction from back when i was 18, im now 27 and have never been in any trouble since, will they let me in??? ...
Residency visa for UK/Latin American married couple Hello all I'm studying an offer to come and work in the UAE. As I understand it, as a Brit I can get a residency visa for my wife & baby daughter... but here's the thing, my wife is Peruvian a ...
I am looking for HP I left mine back home. I am torn between the two. But HP is convenient and a big help if Excel is not with me.
Either this
or this
Our purchaser can't find HP. Anyone knows wher ...
Poker Where might a friendly Yank find a welcoming poker game in Dubai? Anyone? Any ideas? Very much appreciated... ...
Cable/Satellite Looking to subscribe to cable/satellite, used to be provided by DIC but have move out of their jurisdiction (Etisalat "world" now). What's best choice in your opinion(s). Thanks in ad ...
How does Dubai compare to California? Hi Guys, I have had a few posts here and getting used to things now :-) Thanks for all the help. I have the possibility of a position in Dubai or a position in California. I am from the UK. I h ...
Does Dubai cater for us 'rotunderly' challenged? Hi I have to admit to liking my food a fair bit. I am a size 3xl in t-shirts. I hear about all the shopping etc but do they do BIG sizes in Dubai :-) Cheers ...
Freelance Graphics Services - Dubai Hi, I offer various types of graphics (production and editing) services in Dubai. Websites, Corporate Logos And Business Cards, Office/Document Templates, Banner/Rollup And Poster Designs, Wall ...
Dubai Reconnaissance Mission Hello I am new to this forum so apologies if I am covering old ground again for some of you. I am a British Citizen and I will be travelling to Dubai with my wife in April.The purpose of my travels ...
Playing Cards Online I will be working in Dubai for 3 weeks a month for the next 6 months. My problem is that my current hobby is playing poker, both at live casinos and online. It's a great way to meet people and de-s ...
Shopping for Expats I'm thinking of starting a personalised shopping service for expats living where perhaps it might be difficult to purchase specific or everday items (anything). Do you think this service would work? ...
Any expats/Dj's here that can give me some advise please ? I didnt really know wich forum to post in so i decided maybe someone here can give me some advise,as at this moment in time i could really use all the help. My name is Paul Best im 26 and i currentl ...
Musicians wanted???? Hi I know that there is not too much drinking in Dubai??? but are there any jobs for musicians? I am not sure if it is worth coming to live there and see what is happens or if there are any agent ...
Is there a Suzuki Dealership in Dubai? If so any web address would be handy Thanks ...
Salary package inquiry Hi there I have been researching around the forum for a couple months now, while my final job offer came through. Now that it finally did I would like some input from people already in Dubai. I hav ...
Dry Cleaners/Laundromat in Mirdif Anyone know of a place that offers ironing services at a reasonable price in the Mirdif area? Butler's are simply ridiculous at AED5 per shirt (just ironing). Your input is much appreciated. ...
driving licence question hello wise people of dubai :wink: some friends are visiting from the UK. If my mate has his normal UK licence plus an international driving licence, will he be legally able to drive my car here ...
Tennis Partner Needed [color=darkblue][/color]I am trying to find someone to play tennis with my partner, so that I get a break from being completely battered on the court!
Are there any blokes out there who fancy ...
Working in City Tower, SZR - Springs/Greens good choice ? Hello all, This is my first post! I will be moving to Dubai next month for a 2 year secondment with my company (Head office in London). :D Very excited and can't wait. I have been there 2 t ...
One reason why Dubai is more and more expensive to live in In general sometimes I don't understand these people coming to Dubai, too high standards... too much expectations.... "Hey I got a job in Dubai... hey I have to get paid high because it's Dubai ...
Airbrushing in Dubai? I used to go to airbrushing classes in Australia and would like to continue learning the art. I have all the equipment and paints. Anyone know of any places in Dubai that run these courses? ...
simple anybody know who dis is ? it's the first picture forget the profile just the pic ...
help please hi can anyone help me out? does anybody know who this is. it's the first picture. copy and paste it in your browser. ...
Badminton in Dubai? Can anyone show me where I can find badminton being played in Dubai? A million thanks! ...
The usual question I'm mid-30s, middle management role in medium-sized international company, wife and baby. Will be moving to Dubai to do essentially the same job I do now in London. Working in DIFC. Salary: AED28, ...
Does this Package sound okay Hi I've surfed this site for many months and it looks as if I'll be joining you all soon, just a little unsure about the terms and conditions to this job. It's for a senior management position ru ...
Book required - where to buy from? Hi All I'm looking for books based on GSM and mobile technology. I have searched in Borders and other shops in Mall of the Emirates and Magrudys in IBN Battuta mall. I cannot find these books at ...
Audio/music experts - advice needed! Hello, I need to buy some kind of audio cable that has a volume control in it. Such as this: or this: &t_mode=des Does anyone know if these items or similar are stocked anywhere in ...
Uniform designers in Dubai???? Hello everybody, I am new to UAE and am looking for help :?: As my job requires me to find many contacts with different suppliers and contractors I am now trying to find some designers that wi ...
Gratuity My company are terminating my 1 year contract at the end of my term (although as I guess it's ending it probably doesn't need terminating). However, they are going to make a new contract for a furthe ...
Australian graduate's offer,what do you think? Hi, I have read virtually all the expat forums about Dubai and understand that cost of living is amazingly high over there. I am a 25-year old Australian who has just finished her Master's degree ...
Residence and work in Dubai Hi all, I'm from Britian, and I've been doing some research for some time concerning residence in Dubai. I understand that if I buy a property in Dubai, I'm eligible for a residence visa. Cool. Ev ...
Personal loan and property/vehicle financing questions. I wonder how will the financial institutions work-out the repayment terms for me. I'll be on a 2 years work contract (renewable). 1)Will the repayment terms be based on my initial 2 years work ...
Which Hotel?? Ok, I need some help from you guys. Im coming back to dubai in may so im booking my hotel and stuff soon. Im actually trying to decide which hotel i should stay at, but i cant make up my mind. Which ...
salary package for architect Mabuhay! I'm a registered architect planning to have work in dubai scheduled to depart by 2nd week of march. I've been working as an architect for 8 years now, I just want to ask any knowledge of ...
Mrdif??? Hi I have been offered employment in Dubai and the Accomodation is in Mirdif. I was wondering how this area compares to others in and around Dubai. (Not in terms of transport, the office is about ...
The Calculation of Gratuities Hi I'm finally in the process of negociating my contract. It is for Senior Management position within an international consultancy. There calculating the gratuity on the standard UAE 21 days per ...
Passport in Maiden Name??? Hi, I am following my husband to Dubai in a couple of months. I read somewhere that I need to make sure I have my passport and licence in my married name or could have visa (and other legal/admini ...
Where to stay if you work at DIC? Ok.. pretty clueless about Dubai and wondering which locations in Dubai would be an ideal place to live in if you work at Dubai Internet City. I know its a popular stop for buses and carpools..so ev ...
To fall or not to fall? That's the question Boys & gals, i'm having a little problem and i feel pretty bad. I'm negotiating a job and they're asking me for my diploma. Unfortunately the institution i was a student (17-18 years ago!!), afte ...
Japanese Groceries? Hey guys, Does anyone know of a Japanese grocery store in Dubai? I know where the korean grocery store is, but I wouldn't mind hitting up the Japanese one if such a thing exists here. Specif ...
Beach Clubs Hi all, Can you please offer some information on beach clubs such as locations, costs and whats included. Many thanks. ...
Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Beach Volleyball? I heard a radio ad for this, saying that the Jumeirah Beach hotel has courts available with pickup games. I was surprised to hear such an ad on Radio 1 to be honest. That said, can anyone tell me ...
Regarding problem in black listed name for new visa Hi, I have a recently canceled my DIC visa, My new company in dubai is trying hard to get a residence visa but it is not getting approved, they say that my name is in the black listed names so it ...
Universities in/around Dubai Are there any good/decent universities to study engineering and also accounting/finance programs for an international student? please list some universities if you know of any. How is the America ...
Childrens vaccinations Hi all, We have a five month old child who will need continuing vaccinations. I presume they are readily available. Also are there compulsory vaccinations? Many thanks. ...
furniture buying My apartment is finally ready so I will need to go over to buy furniture for it. I would like to furnish it in a traditional arab theme but although I want it to look nice, at the same time I don't w ...
Possible to bring Partner to Dubai Concord Cheers thanks for the reply , Am i correct in saying a Holiday Visa is for 30 days , Can she leave and come back on another 30 day Visa ...
Dog walks Can anyone recommend places to walk dods off leash. Can you drive out of the city to remote beaches where dogs can swim. We have a labrador in Sydney who spends most of her time in the water. ...
Looking for a room from 1 March Hi - I am looking for a room for a friend who is arriving on 1 March - does anyone have anything in the Marina/Barsha/Greens/Satwa/Lamcy way? Her budget is around 4500 and she would prefer to live ...
"Company" to give visit visa sponsorship/services Does anyone know a "company" to provide visit visa sponsorship/services? How much approximately the service fee? This is to accommodate my friend's second entry (in-out-in within 2 weeks t ...
DVD Rental in Deira Does anybody knows where i can rent a dvd? I'm staying in Deira in Al Muraqqabat road and i'm trying to find a dvd club around here. Thanks :D ...
Bringing Cats to Dubai Hope someone can advise me. I am currently living in the UK and my wife and I have two cats which we adore. I am in the relatively late stages of interviewing for a job in Dubai and wondered wh ...
HOSPITALS IN DUBAI I need help.... I have heard some horror stories with hospitals in Dubai... Can someone recommend a good hospital and a good family doctor. Thanks ...
Australians oi oi oi Hi, Is there an Australian club / social group in Dubai? ...
Jebel Ali to Abu Dhabi bus Is there any bus leaving from the Jebel Ali bus terminal to Abu Dhabi??. I know the bus going from Abu Dhabi to Dubai stops there, but not from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.... anyone knows? I need to go to J ...
Anyone here work for Nakheel? Hi all, I've just been offered a position to work for this firm. I have read all about them online etc and are pretty clued up on what they do. I haven't accepted this position yet as I was hopin ...
Change of Passports..wot happens to the UAE res. visa? Hi, I have been holding a British Overseas passport a.k.a BN(O) passport to enter here with residence visa in it. I am thinking of changing for British Passport now. I have enquired to British Emba ...
Advice re drivers needed... ... though auto related, it fits better in this section. Do you guys know how drivers are employed here? On what kind of visa? If on company visa, are they included in the work visa per x sqft ...
working on visit visa Hi, i need one answer if you can give me.... I am European female, and am working here 2.5 months, as an executive assist. manager, but on visit visa, i know it is not alowed, but when i came her ...
Need passport photos - where to make 'em...? Do you know any place where I can make passport photos? Haven't seen a single automate here. Any hints are appreciated, would prefer a place near the Greens though. ...
Trying to find the best web links for dubai I'm trying to put together a list of the best weblinks in Dubai on my website. :idea: The kind of thing i'm talking about are the less mainstream links ie not 7 Days etc, but more the links that ar ...
Is it usual to get housing allowance? Hi -
I have been offered a position in Dubai by my current employer (I'm based in London at the moment). I'm a professional in my mid-30s, married with one young (not school age) child, and pl ...
Desparate help needed from someone in england !!!! Hi, I am new to this site and am looking for some advice or help from anyone in Dubai. I'm english and my partner is Afghan, he has to leave the country in the next few months as he can no longer s ...
best area? We are thinking of moving to Dubai and want to know where the best place to live would be. We have 2 small children so would probably need a 3 bed place. A friend suggested the Green community but th ...
Is there an agency for maids? I am looking to come over to Dubai again in October as my Husband is actively seeking work here. I will need childcare help for the 2 weeks stay does anyone know of an agency where I can hire temp ...
Cost of Living Sydney vs Dubai Hi, i know there are a few threads that deal with this kind of issue but I am still not quite clear! Area there any Aussies who can give me a clear idea of differences in cost of living betwee ...
Internet Marketing Experts reply Hi, I am going to group up a team of Internet marketers. If you are such a person or you know any of them, just reply me. Do not worry, it is for educational purposes :-) Take care. ...
Bank Account Hi, I am moving to Dubai in two weeks. Is it easy to open a bank account. I will have my residency visa when I arrive. Also any suggestions on a bank for someone moving from Canada? ...
The best way to find an appartment ??? I am planning to move to Dubai. I will probably have business in
Al Aweer or Sharjah.
What is the best way to find an appartment place? newspaper adds agencies etc. ???
Looking f ...
How much more did you make last year? With all the recent articles it got me wondering, if you don't mind sharing, how much of a raise if any did you get last year? Did it involve jumping ship (changing jobs). I'm surprised that the aver ...
Sponsorship for employment question... I have a question regarding sponsorship before someone can find a job and move to Dubai. Both my wife and I are looking to move from US to Dubai with jobs...both of us are US Citizens. Is it a re ...
is this enough? Hey guys, just wondering if AED18k a month is enough money to support a family in dubai, renting a 1 bedroom apt in or around the greens/marina end of town, prob rent a car, modest lifestyle etc.. ...
Interior Desaster Hi everybody, Had an interior designer for my apartment - the quality of the work he did is just horrible. Since I'm travelling a lot I don't have the time to check everything all the time. Can an ...
Competitive swim clubs and Classical Music lessons in Dubai? Hi All, We will be moving from Canada to Dubai soon. My two sons are competitive swimmers and I would like to know if there are competitive swim clubs in Dubai and eventually their web links. A ...
Are there many part time jobs for women? I would be looking to do something fairly undemanding while I consider a career change. My husband will obviously be earning the bulk of our income. My background is in sales and training. I thought ...
Christian Church & Caregroups Can someone recommend me a church to attend on Fridays? I was told that there is Dubai ECC, where is it located and is it far to get there? Also I would appreciate if you can refer me to caregroups ...
Ladies: Your advise is needed! Dear Ladies: Since my better half is joining me soon here, I would like to make her integration in our new environment as smooth as possible. Hence the following questions: 1. Which hair dre ...
Help - Advice on Bank opening and closing times in Dubai... Hello all! I will be in Dubai for one day only this month to sell my property, and will receive a cash cheque from my agent (Better Homes) on Sheikh Zayed Road. I will then need to cash the ch ...
Exchange - GBP to AED - better to do it in UK or Dubai? I'm moving to Dubai in a couple of weeks. Do you get better exchange rates in UK or over there in Dubai. Do you have to pay commission for exchange in Dubai? Thanks ...
which mp3 player? hey guys i currently have an ipod shuffle but need something that holds more songs...i was thinking about the ipod nano but keep hearing that there not that great was hoping someone could let me know ...
Cricket & Rugby on TV? I am a South African living in Dubai who is becoming more and more frustrated at the limited TV access to the above sports. Cricket available only if you get Showtime - then need to also get FOX. Am ...