The BEST way forward... when considering emigrating!
Hello Everyone!
My boyfriend and I are planning to emigrate to Dubai and are in the process of looking for work.... which is going well, so far!
I have a question though.....
What is the bes ...
Visa question as well !!!
I came in Dubai yesterday, i have a european passport and i asked in the airport and they told me i don't need a visa. I saw in my passport a stamp that saying "valid for 60 days". What's g ...
ANY ONE HELP ME TO JOIN "LAND OF DREAMS"
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Ministry of Labour Location
Hi,
Can anyone tell me where the ministry of labour is located? Can't find the address on
Thanks in advance. ...
can one holding Jafza residence visa work?
as above.
if yes, what type of visa will be under? and the terms?
thks ...
Where can i win stuff?
Can anyone recommend places where i can win stuff on the net from Dubai based sources. I have found time out/viva/itp already.
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Can anybody explain me Cricket rules ?!
I really really dont get it !!? anybody help ? ...
Beach Volleyball?
I woke up this morning to a beautiful sunlit sky, and cool weather with no wind.
First thing that came to mind was: BEACH VOLLEYBALL!
Can someone direct me to where in Dubai some beach volleyb ...
help air hostess!!
HELLO EVERY BODY! I'm Tunisian i want to know about air hostess work in your country. the she are been treated, i want to know if they are respected... please help ...
Help with setting up wireless internet at home...
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Hiya Guys N Gals...
I'm looking to visit Dubai for a holiday in July....I know it will be hot, but just how hot? Will everyday be sunny? (silly question) LOL.
I will be visiting alone so will t ...
Quick Salary/Benefits Question
Hi, I'm guessing there are a lot of salary/benefits questions so I'll try to keep this quick:
I'm beginning to look into moving to Dubai and I am looking for some guidance about what range of sala ...
Trvel to Dubai
I m planning to holiday in Dubai . If someone suggest any special activities for this trip .Thank You. ...
Moving over from Oz
I'm moving over to Dubai in mid May and want to send a couple of boxes of stuff over from Perth, Australia (nothing major, just clothes, photos, books etc). I dont have my accomodation in dubai sorte ...
Booking air tickets
Any recommended travel agencies that can provide reasonably priced air tickets?
Thanks ...
ban?
hi,myfriend went to india for her annual vacation. but due to family circumstances, she wont be able to come back and join her work. she is very scared that our companywill ban her.. is it possible? ...
6 months ban question...really imp...please help
Hi there everyone....Would really appreciate if anyone can help me....
i was working in dubai for quite a while..had a problem with my visa..therfore i coudnt renew it...and i was illegal in dubai ...
Doha
I know this a forum about Dubai but...I have a friend I work with who is considering a position at a University in Doha. Does anyone know what the country & city are like? Is it similar to Dubai? ...
To Buy or Not to Buy (apartment) that is the question.
Ok,
I intend to stay in Dubai for at least 3 more years, maybe more.
If I renew my rental it effectively costs me 7500 per month.
I figure that I can buy something for about 700000 (1 bed ...
Working
I see that you can get work with Emirates. They pay for VISAs too. The salary begins at 3600AED which is roughly £500 odd.
I work in a Bank and I see people can get by on 500 here. However, where ...
Restriction on number of employees
Hi Folks,
Are there any restrictions on a company as to the number of employees on whose behalf it can apply for residency visas? Any feedback is welcome.
Many thanks,
FKQ ...
IS 42,000DHS/MONTH ENUFF for a family of 4 with none working
I have been following this forum very closely as Dubai has always been a place very close to my heart. I fell in love with it when I first visited 4 years ago and now after tieing up all loose ends i ...
Building Resume by doing volunteer work?
I about my inability to find jobs in Dubai since I don't have professional experience or perhaps because I need to be patient and give it a little more time. At any rate, I have a lot of time on my ...
JUMEIRAH NURSERIES
Hi,
Can anyone advise me of any good nurseries around the Jumeirah/Marina area. My son is nearly 2 years old and will be looking to put him into nurseries.
Any advise would greatly appreciated ...
Relocating to Dubai???
Hi
My husband has just been offered work in Dubai which would mean us relocating from the UK.
I have so many questions: as a wife can I work; what kind of work opportunities exist in Dubai; ...
Urgent help needed
I currently get a maid from a company that I think is called OPEN HOUSE maid service. The thing is, the girl hasn't turned up today and I can't find the phone number for the company.
Does anyone o ...
journalist's salary
Here is a question for people working in the media world in Dubai.
I have been offered an interview for a job as a sub-editor with a newspaper in Dubai. Before the interview the paper wantys to know ...
Air Condition
How much bill do you pay for Air Conditions? Is it expensive in Dubai?
Say I leave Air Condiction on for about 12 hours day for 1 month, how much bill cost approx? ...
which Dubai TV station on ch2 VHF?
Hi,
Bit of an odd request this one but I can't think where else to ask. I'm trying to find out what the name of the TV channel is in Dubai that used to transmit on Channel 2 (48.25Mhz which is on ...
Where to buy a digital Chess clock?
Hi,
Does anyone knows where to buy a digital chess clock in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? ...
sex in dubai?
I have a question that has probably been answered. I am an American and Im about to go to Dubai for educational purposes. Is it a crime or would I get into trouble if I ment a girl, probably going to ...
Dogs over to Dubai
I am moving to Dubai 2 weeks after my partner moves with his company in July and we are taking our 2 muts with us. Do you have any advice on the arrangements of websites that will give me this infor ...
website advertising
HEy , I have my website....dubai based.. got loads of material and hits,page views...
Any clues, 1) who are the add agencies related to online advertisements?
2) HOw to get their confidence?
t ...
Different Kind of Salary Question
Hi All,
So I've been browsing the forum and I am pretty clear on what a decent expat offer looks like, how much rents and the general cost of living in Dubai is... my question is just whether the sa ...
good places in burdubai to rent
i am looking for a studio or 1 bedroom in any area but im in dbur dubai and used to it now.
to cut a long story short, i am offered a studio apartment in golden sands area, good building, well kep ...
can unmarried couples live together in dubai
hello,
my boyfriend and i are hopefully moving out to dubai in the near future and we currently live together in the UK, will we be allowed to live together in dubai as this may be the deciding fa ...
Impossible to pass the road test in DXB
This is my 3rd time trying for the road test with Emirates Driving School. I know I have given my best shots so far..but I failed once more again. In my opinion, the examiner shouldn't judge the st ...
continence
anyone know where to buy tena products or equivalent? :oops: ...
U.A.E Citizenship
Hello everyone,
I was wondering how can one obtain U.A.E Citizenship, I heard it can be done if you marry one of the locals, is that easy? or do the locals prefer to marry one of their own?, th ...
BUILDING - Survey Equipment
Hi,
I will be in Dubai in a few days time to survey a new building. Does anyone know of any hire companies there, whom hire survey equipment or the like
Would be most grateful for any info
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Any Thai People in Dubai
Newbie here!
There is a possibility a may be offered a job in dubai in the next couple of weeks.
I am pretty much clued up on salary and accomadation issues, the question I have is there many t ...
Cost of personal loans
I will be moving to Dubai shortly and will need to take out a personal loan to pay up-front rent and vehicle costs. Couple of questions about this:
1) I understand from looking at the archive of t ...
university in Dubai...
salam!!!
it's been a long time i came here :oops:
school take all my time this last month!!!lol
anyway, i'd like to know if someone know this university:
Middlesex university...?in september i ...
Do I need a college degree to move to Dubai ?
Hello Everyone,
I am a 22 yr old American IT Professional with 5 yrs experience, in 2003 me and a fellow co-worker came to Dubai to set up a Wireless Internet services company in the prestigious ...
Education in Dubai
Hello, everyone! I am thinking about studying for MBA in Dubai. I made some search on the net about Dubai Universities and was thinking about applying either to Dubai American or British University. ...
Schools in Dubai
My Taiwanese wife & stepson and I (English) are moving to Dubai in 2 months and want to find a good English school.
Harry is 8 and is currently at the Kaohsiung American School, Taiwan.
Can ...
CAN A TILER (CERAMIC & STONE), TAKE BUSINESS TO DUBAI &a
I have been looking for some information on trades, such as Tiling, Concreting etc. And havn't been able to find out a thing on whether it would be possible or more importantly wise to try and get ti ...
Roller Skates in Dubai
Where can I buy professional Roller Skates in Dubai ?
Don't suggest City Center I couldn't find professional skates there.
I think there should be some specialized shop. ...
Employment Visa sponsorship question
My wife and I are US Citizens (Indian Origin). We both have jobs in US but would like to quit & move to Dubai with jobs for a few years. Both of us are looking for positions in Senior IT Manageme ...
Online Business Interview
Hello. My name is Michael and I am a student studying at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles U.S.A. I need to interview someone about business ethics in Dubai/U.A.E. for my internati ...
Boudoir
Need an opinion about this club..... ...
The Greens to Bur Dubai
Hey people. i really really desprately need to know this. please HELPPPP.
Basically im going to be staying at the greens while im in dubai for about a week. I know its a bit out the way, well that ...
Any Candle light resturants in UAE , Springs??
Thnx ...
Canadians in Dubai?
Just moved to Dubai and looking to meet some Canadians in this city. There's something about Canadians and no matter where we go, we still carry a bit of home on our back. ...
Day Care in Bur Dubai
Hi,,,
Does any one knows a good day care center for my 3 months old baby in Bur Dubai (prefferably near to the Ascot hotel.) ...
Car denting and waxing / polishing
You guys know of a good place in Dubai where they do car paint polishing and waxing???
My car had a few scratches....painted over it with paint sprey....black on black...did the job...but from som ...
Living with girlfriend
I am scheduled to be in Dubai early next year and I plan to ask my girlfriend to come as well. I know that it is illegal for an unmarried couple to be living together, however are there any arrangeme ...
Not another salary/package query!! (No, please do come in!)
Have been lurking for some time and only registered today.
Have been offered the following:
Partner and I are both teachers. We've been offered the following package at a very highly respected ...
Can residence visa be transfered?
Hi there,
Need some help. I will be switching jobs soon. My question is, can i just transfer my current residence from previous company to the new one i.e pay transfer fees? and just aplly new wor ...
advice please
Hi All
we are moving to dubai in june inshallah,and i had a couple of questions.
How do people cope with the heat at that time? we have a little baby. I hear everything is air con, but what is it ...
Villas or Units ? Fully Furnished
Just wondering are most units or villas for rental fully furnished or is that rare in Dubai ?
Thankyou ...
Motor Insurance - 2 door cars
Anybody know of a reasonable price Insurance company. Am being quoted over 8% for a 2005 Mustang.
thanks in advance ...
highland lodge
hi all i left dubai about 10 years ago and have been told by quite a few people that the lodge has turned a bit POSH is it true? if it is it seem like a crying shame
:shock: ...
Question on employment visa
Hi all
I am working in a foreign company with offices in Dubai, Jafza.
We wanted to employ some temp staff for abt 6mths (renewable). was told that we can employ father or husband/wife sponsor ...
Company listed for bank account
Hi,
whenever i try to open an account the bank ask me if company where i work listed. Because it has only 13 employst ( min is 25) company is not listed. In that way if i want to open account and tr ...
Average income and what's a comfortable income per year
Hi Expats,
I'm sure this question has been asked a lot before, so my applogies in advanced.
I'm living in the UK with my wife and there are plans that my company wants to relocate me to Dubai.
...
Company listed for bank account
Hi,
whenever i try to open an account the bank ask me if company where i work listed. Because it has only 13 employst ( min is 25) company is not listed. In that way if i want to open account and tr ...
Employment ban
Hi everyone,
Something I want to get a clarification on. I've joined a small company in the Internet city freezone but now realize that it is not at all what I initially thot I was getting into and ...
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Would you like to become a ‘mystery shopper’ / 'test client'?
We will pay you to go shopping, and then ask for your opinion.
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Salary:Benefits Ratio
Very good forum guys, thanks for all the help you offer to people like me trying to make the decision to pack up and head to the UAE. Also, I've found very useful.
I do however have a question. ...
To recruit Mystery shopper!!!
MYSTERY SHOPPER – SERVICE CHECKER – TEST CLIENT
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finance
can anyone offer advise on the below
If I have a bad credit rating ( due to an ex boyfriend running up lots of debt and not paying it back. the toad.. :cry: ) in the UK would this affect you gett ...
Saxophone Lessons Beginner
Anyone know where I can find beginer saxophone lessons. I checked Jumeirah Music Centre and they do not know and have no idea where they do. ...
custom regulation
Hello,
I like to by a RC Helicopter and parts over the Internet from Germany.
How about the custom regulation in that matter?
Do I have to pay anything here?
Worth about 1500-2000 Euro.
Thanks ...
Driving license transfer....
Hi,
I hold an Indian passport and have lived in the US for 4 yrs and now in HKG for 3 yrs. And I carry both USa nd HKG driving licences.
Will I be eligible for conversion to the UAE license o ...
Bl**dy flu
I've had it for about 2 weeks now and I can't seem to shake it. I don't like taking antibiotics. Anybody know a good herbal or ayurvedic remedy that will at least ease the symptoms? Fed up feeling si ...
Want ur help !
Hey people,
Long time since I posted on DF. Well I have this problem and I hope that you can help me solve it. Dr. D. you opinions are really appreciated !!
OK, so I have these 2 job offers. Job Of ...
What is the age limit for obtaining a residence visa
Hi, does anyone know what the age limit is for obtaining a residence visa in dubai based on purchasing property. Note, I am specifically inquiring about property purchase based residence visa, not wo ...
Looking for sharing an apartment
Am arriving in Dubai in May. Females who are looking for someone to share an apartment please can you leave a message here. My budget is around 3k as my share. ...
Do you have any idea where to order good easter sweets?
Do you have any idea where to order good easter sweets? ...
Where can I do Windsurfing in Dubai?
I'm an intermediate windsurfer and looking for a place to windsurf on the weekends... any recommendations? I will looking to rent the gear as well... Thx ...
Where can i buy Cartoons DVD?(Like Grendizer in Arabic)
Hello Everybody
I searched central part of the city and i can't find a DVD shop that has Cartoons like Grendizer DVD in Arabic.please would any of you give me an address?thanks in advance :) ...
Birth Certificate Help
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and hoping someone can help me with an issue I'm having. I'm a Canadian Citizen living in the United States and was born at the Rashid Hospital in Dubai in 1980. Due t ...
Is it okay to drink the water in the UAE?!?
I'm trying to get people to take my survey but I also have a few follow-up questions for discussion from everyone here...
Some people have told me that drinking the tap water in the UAE is uns ...
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Help (About Tortoise Food)
Hi
Iam looking for T-Rex Tortoise Dry Formula
for my tortoises or other dry formulas in Dubai
There is no dry formula in Sharjah if any guys from Dubai know
about i ...
Relocation costs
Hi,
I will be moving out soon (just in time for the summer - oh joy!) with my wife and baby to take up a new job. I'm currently getting quotes for shipping our personal effects - the contents of ...
Vehicles In Dubai
I am designing an RV that is human powered (you pedal and it doesn't require gas). I need to know where i could find information about what is street legal in Dubai. ...
Need some advice please for CV
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Changing jobs - work permit
Hi,
I've searched the archive on the issue of changing jobs once you're in Dubai. I will be coming to Dubai with my current employer based in a Free Zone (DIFC). My understanding from what I've r ...
Part Time Maid - how much?
how much do people pay part-time cleaners/maids here?
just need someone a couple of hours a week to clean my studio in Bur Dubai and maybe do some ironing.
just wondering what the going rate is ...
HELP MY HUSBAND FOUND A JOB IN DUBAI!
Hi, I am a newly married lady who knows nothing about Dubai else than its amazing skyscrapers, wild entertainment attractions and good restaurants!
My husband just got a job offer in Dubai, wi ...
Advice required on Dubai banks please
Good day all,
I'll be coming to Dubai next month for a 2 year stint and I have been looking into local Dubai bank accounts. I am currently with HSBC and Barclays in the UK.
Are there any recom ...
Residence visa in new passport
I've read somewhere (possibly on this site) that the UAE authorities won't issue a residence visa to you if you have a brand new passport (possibly because they think you're trying to hide Israeli st ...
HK to Dubai - Cost of living
Hi, I am planning to move to Dubai. My company is more or less paying the post tax HK salary in Dubai (and adjust for tax advantage). Plus some extras such as tickets home and kids education.
Doe ...
The usual Question - A Good Salary?
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I know this question is always asked…but…
I am at the stage where I am discussing salary with potential employers in Dubai...
I am an interior architect (corporate fit-out)
English, ...