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passport info to dubai safe? I'm in a dilemma. A friend of mine lives in Dubai and wants to start a consultancy business in the rak free zone. He lacks the qualification to receive the license necessary. So he ask me (I live in ...
GUYS,, which chat all weterns in Dubai usually log into ?? could you please help me with that !!?? i need to know different chatting web sites that westerns in Dubai use.. ! ThanQ ...
Dubai - Sharjah Bus Service??? Wondering if anyone knows where you can get a bus from Dubai to Sharjah and back? Currently staying on SZR, very close to the World Trade Center, so any bus stop close by where you can get a bus to ...
PIANO LESSONS Hey, In case any one is interested in lessons in Western Classical Piano, please mail me at . The classes are conducted in Sharjah. Private lessons can also be provide in Dubai over the weeken ...
Saving account Hi All, Any suggestion for a reliable bank with sound interest rate for saving account ? Regards, ...
Stray mum and kittens Hi, I was out at Mirdif last week where my hubby has just moved to and Im due to join him in a few months. On opening the back door one night we found a very young mum cat and 4 kittens (around 12 w ...
Internet Hi, My partner and I will be moving in a couple of months from Amsterdam to Dubai. We have been hearing these stories about restricted internet access, Etisalat and no Etisalat areas. Can anyone t ...
Place for donating usable clothes, shoes, toys? Where in Dubai a place where we can donate some used but still usable clothes, shoes, toys, households, etc? Kind like Salvation Army or orphanage? There's "too much" (blame DSS and DSF) ...
Negotiating with Potential Employers? I am currently in the negotiation stage of my offer. In light of recent real estate market trends I have asked for an additional 5 k AED per month to be added to my compensation package. The fi ...
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Pyschiatrist/Psychologist/Therapist Does anyone know a good therapist or counselor/psychiatrist type person in Dubai? Someone whose native language is English preferably. Or if not anyone specific, maybe any recommendations for clini ...
Best bank account? Any opinions on the best banks to hold a current and/or savings account with? Any bank have particularly good/bad customer service? Any account have particularly useful or cost-saving features? ...
need quick advice Hi... new here... hope I'm doing this right! I'm a high school science teacher from Canada and I'm wondering if my hope of coming to the UAE soon is realistic. I've started looking at jobs on the n ...
International driving Pemit- Is it valid in UAE? hi all, i would like to know if i can drive in dubai with an international driving permit issued from india. regards, thaddeus India ...
Set Up Process Hi guys, If I tried to get everything done as quickly as possible, how long would it take to get the following processed: Residency Visa Work Visa UAE Driving Licence (I have UK licence and I ...
ramadan dates does anyone know the likely dates of the public holiday after ramadan? cheers ...
Women especially please - what to buy? Having been an expat in the past (Thailand though) I know there are things that you miss or are just plain hard to get when you live away from home. I have a friend about to come to live and was won ...
FAO: Irish in Dubai Hi :D I am just after finishing college in Ireland and I don't know what to do with myself. :( What I would really like to know is what Dubai and the UAE is like for Irish people. Ideally I ...
Computer Help I am currently in North america and it looks like I will be coming to Dubai in August. On my recent trip to Dubai I received a DVD about the project I will be working on. When I got home, it woul ...
Dogs and Dubai? Anyone here relocated from the uk with their dog? I have a 3 year old labrador and i cant bear the idea of giving him up to live in Dubai. How bad an idea would it be to take him with me? Are d ...
Observations from an american just back from Dubai. This post should help any americans with questions about Dubai. I just returned from a two day inspection trip for a job I am considering. I spent alot of time looking through these forums but ne ...
Salary advice - quick question? Hi there I'm a 29 yr old female from Sydney, i've been offered a position in a consulting/administration role for 6000AED per month. The company will cover accommodation in a modern 2 bed 2 bath a ...
www.resumesuae.net SCAM? Hello, I have a question regarding , have anyone used this service? Apparently they send your resume to all companies in dubai for 500 AED! Sounds "slightly" fishy to me, but i di ...
Property Umm Sequim (sp?!) and Jumeirah Hellooo.. Can anyone tell me any good websites to look on for property in this area please?? Thank you ! ...
How long does it take after a successful interview? Hi people, I was in AD for an interview recently and my direct boss (to be) called to informed me that I have passed the interview with their CEO and the HR director will be contacting me shortly. ...
Moving to RAK - appreciate any advice Hi everybody.. have just spent the past 6 or so hours reading so many of your posts.... great advice on cohabitating with BF.. I mean hubby... work bans, hair loss, too many to mention! but all good ...
American Just returned from inspection visit This post should help any americans with questions about Dubai. I just returned from a two day inspection trip for a job I am considering. I spent alot of time looking through these forums but ne ...
Advice Please? Me and my girlfriend (we are both 29) are thinking of moving to Dubai. I work in construction (QS) and have been offered a role paying circa 34000 direms per month plus company car. My girlfrie ...
Petrolheads in Dubai? As you will see from previous posts im thinking of moving to Dubai. What do the petrol heads amongst you do for fun? Here in england i have a Subaru Impreza for the daily commute but am being offe ...
Need CAD operator I am looking for a good CAD perator to work on a worthy project on "pro bono" basis initially. Let me know if you are one or know of someone willing and able. ...
Work / Residency Visa Hello, I'd be grateful if anyone had any advice on what the work / residency visa application process involves? Am I right in thinking that to get such a visa they take a blood / urine sample? ...
Law Firm Recommendation Anyone knows any reputable law firm here in Dubai. Law firm with good lawyers/advocates who can handle litigation, well-verse with laws on negotiable instruments, contracts, and real estate. I ba ...
Is there RPG Store in Dubai? I want to buy D20 dices for FRP, i play Dungeons n Dragons, but i cannot seem to find a store for miniatures and dices in Dubai!? Do you have any idea where could i find these? Thank You... ...
Visa for working in Dubai Hi there. Does anyone know where i can find info on application of visa for working in Dubai? Many thanks. ...
Skype phones Any ideas where I can buy one in Dubai? Tried the usual - DG and Jumbo but they just look at me blankly. No one seems to to understand what a skype or IP phone is?? Can you help? ...
Anyone know where the Emirates Cabin Crew live?? Their accomodation has been shifted to Qusais.... Cheers ...
Wife's Visa- Problem or not? Folks, have a peculiar problem and any help would be greatly appreciated (as always). I am arriving in Dubai next week to join work there. Plan was to have my residence visa (from Sharjah) in pla ...
need some advice please Hi guys i'm new to the forum , i want to move to Dubai in the near future and i was wondering if i buy a 1 or 2 BR flatt in the marina area and i will be away most of the time because i work in shipp ...
Living in Satwa - Any thoughts anyone??? Shortlisting potential places to live in Dubai and thinking of Satwa, since it seems to be very close to SZR. Any thoughts of any decent apartments in the area, rents for an unfurnished 2BR and avai ...
SERIOUS CORRECT ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE This may sound a stupid question, but does anyone know where i can find a site that gives the correct legal info on moving to Dubai. I am a uk ex pat living in Spain for last 20 yrs and we fancy a ...
DEWA Cancellation HI Peeps, I got to get Dewa deposit back for someone. the connection has been already cut. i have to go and get it cancelled and remove the registration from his name. the bill for may has been pa ...
can i bring my LCD TV? Hi Im moving to Dubai in the summer. I was wondering if anyone knows if my LCD TV will work if i bring it with me. i read somewhere that the freqency is different. cheers Jo ...
Part-time Driver Where can I get a part-time driver? Is it legal to hire one on a monthly-basis? Help! ...
Aussie teacher looking to teach in Dubai +can partner come I'm new to the forum and have tried searching for answers to my questions to no avail, but forgive me if they have previously been discussed. I'm a female teacher from australia looking to find w ...
shipping household items across from uk Hi, we have got a shipment of household items going across to Dubai in a couple of weeks. Someone has told me that when they get there, all boxes are opened, and spread out on the floor and inspecte ...
Can my husband "piggy back" my visa Hi, I am looking at jobs in Dubai ( I work in Media Sales/Advertising). There seems to be confilicting opinion as to whether if I get sponsored, my husband can come on my visa. My recruitment ...
Birth Control methods i think morning after pills are NOT available under any circumstances... right? ...
Location Location Location Hey guys ! I don't know Dubai very well at all, so would like to enlist your collective advice. I'm looking for the ideal location for a wedding ! We've booked with Christchurch in Jebel Ali, but ...
Visiting from Israel Can an American citizen visit Dubai with an Israeli stamp in his passport? The problem is, its the ONLY stamp so its not like hidden in the back or anything where the cutoms guy might not notice... ...
attesting documents Hi, I would just like to hear from anyone who has recently gone through the process of getting degree qualifications (preferably Australian) attested. I have read previous posts but would like to hea ...
END OF SERVICE BENEFITS Hi Guys, Suppose i quit my job what end of service benefits am i entitled to? 1. I would have completed 1 yr 9 months when i quit. 2. No annual leave taken in the second year of service. No ...
Looks like I'm moving there.... My husband is already there working on an enormous International project in Dubai (I gather there arent too many projects there that are not like this!). I have A BILLION QUESTIONS and I need your ...
Throwing away old appliances Who do call to have your old non-working appliances, such as washing machines, refrigerators, etc to be hauled away to the dumpster or wherever? ...
Anybody knows of a good stationary store like Officemax? Looking for something like a superstore. IF there isn't one, whats the closest it can get? Thanks ...
Any Americans out here? Are General Mills cereals available? Im looking for Fiber One cereal and tried at spinneys without any luck. Has anyone seen this in the UAE? If yes, where? ...
Tenancy Contract Question Hi all, My tenancy contract was up for renewal on May 18th, but until now the owner /landlord of where I stay hasn't called me to ask for the new cheques and to give me the new contract. I had ...
Another Newbie with an Offer.... All numbers are approximate.... 12,500 AED/month salary 6,000 AED/month accommodation subsidy rental car covered cell phone covered does not include annual bonus moving expenses paid round t ...
Warning re financial advice for expats Having being persuaded to sign up for a 20-year life insurance policy by a company claiming to provide independent financial advice on offshore investments for expats, the article below reflects my o ...
Law on apartment rent increase & notification? My apartment rent contract would be expired on 1st August. Just now I called the agent who manages the building that they would increase the rent price from 65K to 72K (that is 10%+ cap) non-negotiab ...
child care hi can anyone tell me if there is such a thing as after school care, Im new here i dont know anyone and have been affered a job at a school as a teacher assistant. my problem is my daughter is in fou ...
residence visa Please can you let me know what the medical tests for with regards to the residence visa? ...
Floatation Tanks Does anyone know of any Floatation Tanks in Dubai? For those that don't know what one is try wikipedia or google. ...
Need help with 1 year ban imposed in 2000 Hi, I was working in 2000 in Sharjah but due to Employer abuse (he framed me)...I was given a 1 year ban on 2000. Does this ban have an effect if I wish to come back to UAE to work? Please h ...
Realistic Ex Pat Budget? Is this a realistic monthly budget?
AED 8,000 HOUSING
AED 2,000 CAR RENTAL
AED 3,000 FOOD (INCLUDES EATING OUT)
AED 1,000 ENTERTAINMENT (NON-DRINKER)
AED 300 CELL PHONE ...
Visa Question hi ... ok first off, the search didn't get me any relevant results...so here goes. i have a friend who was offered a job in dubai, he accepted the offer and his visa (EMPLOYMENT II) was issued by ...
Al Hamra, RAK HI all, I'm new to the forum. It all seems pretty lively ! Does anyone have any info on the Al Hamra development in RAK ? and how long does it take these days to drive to dubai airport ? m ...
anyone know the law on contracts? My friend wants to break her contract and leave the country. She has been asked, by the company, to pay back the expenses on getting her the residence visa. is this legal? ...
!!!!Advise a good Pediatrician in Dubai (I'm new here) Hi Everyone! Can you please give an advice.We need a good Pediatrician with noe very high fees. My daughter's cough is not getting better and I also think that we need to see ENT doctor.Thanks a lot! ...
Hatton vs Castillo 23/06 Does anyone know of any bars showing Hatton fight on Sat 23rd of June? Thanks, FLTD ...
visa type question my friends company told him that his employment visa will be delayed because the company that hired him has a problem because they are on a quotation. What does this means? ...
worried abt children's school pls help hi we r planning to shift to sharjah in sep. is it possible that i can put my son to indian school on visit visa untill my RP is ready can i show them that my husband is having the RP and our RPis ...
Sharjah visa-Can I work and live in Dubai? I have a Sharjah entry visa and believe that once I enter the UAE, I will get a residence via from Sharjah. Since my job is in Dubai, I was wondring what the implcations of having a Sharjah visa, ...
U.S. uni. graduate asking for 6000 Dhs a month. Too much? The guy who hired me just came here from the UK to start a new department in the company. He said he liked my personality and wanted me to be part of his team even though I asked for more than what t ...
Homeopathic clinic in Dubai. Hi, Can you recommend me a good homeopath for my three years old son please ? We have come from a cold country and he is having tremendous problem with cough very possibly from the A/C. I am tired ...
Dubai International City - Any takers? Was wondering if anyone can help wityh some information re the Dubai International City: 1. How far are is the residential area from SZR? Is it well connected? traffic? 2. Is it a good area to ...
How & Where to get the UAE ID Card Everywhere I go, everyone ask me for ID Card. I am here on a spouse/residence visa. He has a work permit but I don't, so in this case am I suppose to hold a ID card? If so, how & where do I ne ...
Is Dubai safe?? Just been reading a few posts on here that have un-nerved me a bit!! Is Dubai safe? for Kids? I know that no where in this world is 100% safe, blimey I live in London and it's dreadful, but becau ...
Problem with employer - legal advice Hi everybody, I'm currently facing a very big problem with my (ex) employer. I used to work in Dubai last year and was issued a residence visa. Everything went well until the company decided to ...
Cost of living Dubai vs London There are a lot of questions about cost of living/salaries on this forum, but obviously there are vast differences in people's age, experience, qualifications and expectations. In other words, no sta ...
where can i buy cigar accessories in dubai? I'm looking for a cigar case and humidor in Dubai... any ideas where I can get them? ...
How much is a ticket to Singapore? Sorry, this is a really lame question, but how much would a return ticket from Dubai to Singapore be? I would be looking at leaving at the end of July. Yes, I could go to the travel agents but... ...
Need help in locating a friend in Dubai NEW ARRIVAL is there a way for me to find a person who just arrived in dubai for work? lost contact after she left .. never heard from her since..is it really that long for a person to adjust in dubai. Thanks ...
maybe of interest to the Brits have a look at this seems OK ...
Regent International School. Hi everyone, Am new here, and am asking for advice on the above mentioned school, as i have an interview soon, and need as much info as possible....all comments rreally appreciated!..Especially if y ...
Urgently looking for a home for our cat Hi there, My wife and myself are leaving Dubai after 2 years and we are unable to take our 12 year old cat with us, he has been with us since we found him as an abandoned cat of about 6 weeks old ...
Figuring Out Cost of Living in Dubai I feel this post should be stickied. Here is info which is missing in other stickies, but these sites help people do their own research on main points which kept coming up in questions. Didn't want i ...
Talk me through the rent thing...!! $60k Oz is about 180k dhs? That and more is market rate for a 3+ bedroom villa. Steep for a 1 bdrm apartment. Yes there's a shortage. ...
Living in Dubai - What's it like? Hi, I currently live in the UK with my husband and 1 year old son. We have been to Dubai many times and we are thinking of coming out to live possibly at the end of this year. Of course I have s ...
ANother salary & cost of living question - Please Help Why do you have such an issue with brits and americans or other people earning big packages? ...
BITS Dubai Hey peeps, any idea on how BITS Dubai is? Is the institute good? how are the placements? how are the teaching standards etc. any feedback would be appreciated, one of my friends is planning ...
Should I take my Puppy? I'm from Australia, and we have an adorable Bichon-Frise/Poodle cross. She is the light of our lives. We have willing friends who will take her while we are away for a couple of years in Dubai - but ...
Air Conditioning *Second opinions I think our air conditioning might be screwed and I want to try to gauge if it is not just the hotter weather (I am sure it is not, as a good AC should get it almost shivering cold inside). We h ...
where to find dance classes? Hi, anyone knows where i can find jazz, funky or hip hop classes? tried 'the dance centre', they only offer classes for kid :( ...
PASSPORT & DRIVER'S LICENSE - CAN BE OF DIFFERENT COUNTR Hi! Perhaps it's a bit strange question, but there are some rare cases :))) Concrete exemple: I have double nationality, Polish (origin) and Italian (naturalised). I go obviously with my Italian ...
Can I work if I want to? My hubby is living there, and I'd like to work there - is that possible? ...
Possible job in Dubai Hi everyone My first post on this forum so forgive my ignorance. I have been given the opportunity of a job in Dubai. It's still at the very early stages but seeing as I have never even conside ...
Package offer, need actualized fgures i don't blame people for asking the question, as repeptive as it is-- it is such a big decision to make! here's a great spreadsheet that gives you a sense of salaries here: . ...
Help me name my kitten! ...
what is with the po box number? When I browse thru for information about Dubai, I come across lots of address with only PO Box number and no proper address [like number, street, suburb etc].
Is this how things done in Dubai? ...
Looks like I'm moving there.... My husband is already there working on an enormous International project in Dubai (I gather there arent too many projects there that are not like this!). I have A BILLION QUESTIONS and I need your ...