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Infant swimming lessons hi,, anyone know of a good place for my 6 months older to start swimming lessons. And where can I get Flash cards for Infants in Dubai. ...
thinking about moving to dubai.me hubby and 4 young kids Hi we live in scotland.Hope I have entered in right forum. What is it,my hubby and the rest of us are thinking about relocating overseas and have thought about Dubai as a job has come up.I have hear ...
Where can i buy pearlscale goldfish? I love a pearlscale fishie. Where can i buy it in dubai??? they are small fat and sooo cute. ;) ...
Schools for dancing - hip hop / salsa? Does anyone know some good dancing schools in Dubai? I want to learn hip hop or salsa Did a google search but it returned no relevant results Thanks a lot for your tips! :D ...
Antidepressants Hey all, Can I get Paxil (or similar) and Epival in UAE, or do I need to stock up before I come over. ...
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Health insurance possible without Visa Hi, one question keeps me going these days. I wonder if its actually possible to have a health insurance in the UAE even if you have no residence visa. My broker said, itīs not possible. But n ...
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KIWI TEACHER MOVING TO UAE INFORMATION NEEDED Hello all, My wife and I are going to move to Dubai in the next few months (hopefully). I am applying for a job through an agency and hope this is the best idea. Was wanting any information from ot ...
about world central international airport when will it start operations? thx.. :lol: ...


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Medical Colleges. hi, can anyone inform me of any medical colleges in Dubai? or even in the near by area? even better... if someone could inform about a combined pre-med and medical programs in Dubai. Thanks. ...
Drunk Driving Conviction in Dubai ?/ ...
drivers l Hi My family and i are moving to Dubai in october. Do we need international driving liscence? or is uk one ok to exchange for a temp lis while we drive rented cars and wait for our visaa to ...
Calling 800 number from an Etisalat mobile sussed it out. ...
Ban without visa? Can a company ban you if they were in the process of filing your application for a visa, but if it was never actually processed before you left the company? Ie, if you worked with them and handed ov ...
Seperate Checks What does it mean???? Question. Can you pay rent every Quartly? Please let me know. ...
visa for wife and daughter I've been working here in dubai for over 2 months now and my company has helped me out to processed my residence visa but up until now the visa is not completed and there are no clear dates regard ...
post office Hi just wondering if anyone could help me out and tell me the closest post office to dubai marina. Directions would be great. Thanx in advance ...
Possible move to Dubai... Anyone willing to share comments? My girlfriend & I are considering a move to a foreign country for the experience, culture, networking, & a better resume. So far UAE seems to be our favorite, specifically Dubai. We have neve ...
[?] is network marketing allowed Does anyone knows whether network marketing business is allowed in Dubai and elsewhere in UAE? ...
Squash in Dubai Hi folks... looking for a squash club close to Lamcy Plaza. Any suggestions? ...
NEW TOURIST COMING [color=violet][/color] HELLO!I AM COMING TO DUBAI ON 10/8 FOR THE FIRST TIME & I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER THERE & SUITABLE CLOTHING&SHOES. THANKS! ...
Laisk surgery 4 eyes in Dubai Hi I'm thinking of doing laisk surgery for my eyes. Some people advised me to go to Iran or India for better & cheap surgery. I'm still not sure about traveling as I can't leave my job. ...
Home delivery laundry service The Greens I am looking for a laundry service (washing, no dry cleaning) which delivers at home in The Greens. Can anyone recommend a good laundry service? Thanks! ...
What to say at Immigration? Hi, I arrive soon to start work. I have no residence or work permit in place and my employer has said this will be dealt with upon arrival. What can I say at immigration when i arrive in regards t ...
Legal advice help regarding house rent commission Hello all, I recently booked an apartment for rent by paying a booking amount of 1000 Dhs and at the same time the real estate broker insisted me to pay 5% of annual rent as his commission, which ...
automarket at ras al khor Hi I'm in the market for a second hand car. Has anyone bought a car from the automarket at ras al khor? Can anyone give me some positives and negatives about it. There seems to be a lot on offer ther ...
WHERE CAN I BUY INDOOR POTTED PLANTS in dubai??? URGENT! where can i buy indoor potted plants in dubai? ...
airport money exchange I'm moving to Dubai from the USA in about a week. Does anyone have some advice about currency exchange. I'll need to change some dollars- but is the aiport a good place to change money? Thanks! ...
Club for Canadian in Dubai some guidance for canadian
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Typical postage times from UAE to US Quick question - Does anyone have an idea for what the average postage times are for standard mail from UAE to the US? I had someone send me something from Dubai by regular post, and it was been abou ...
help hi all, i am on a visit visa and i have got a job at a company here. the company is indian and this is my status. 1. company has sponsored me on a visit visa 2. company has my graduation cer ...
Contemporary furniture - Any suggestions? Need some help folks. Been going crazy trying to find some simple, straight line and AFFORDABLE sofas. Everything we've seen is really bulky, ornate and EXPENSIVE. Was wondering if anyone has any ...
Second hand golf balls... Anyone know where I can get some good quality second hand golf balls? ...
Any affordable rent-to-own completed apartments? I've been here for couple of years and I'm thinking to stay here for next 5 years. Instead of wasting the money for renting, I'm thinking of buying 1BR (2BR if possible) an apartment by installment o ...
Girls: Wallet search...where can I... uhm,...any of you girls know where I can get one of those girly wallets with plastic pouches (3/4) for photos...you can flick them like its a book in a wallet...know what I mean? ...
visa query i have come to india on an emergency from abu dhabi where i am workin for a construction company and my visa base is al ain. now the problem is that it is not possible for me to return to work or rat ...
How much are you being paid ? doing a poll to determine how well expats are being paid a month..... monthly pay include basic salary, housing allowance, car allowance, children education subsidy etc... aka all in expenses... ...
Tailors in Dubai Can anyone recommend a good Tailor in Dubai? Thanks ...
Stay rented at Bur Dubai economical Hi all, This is my first post. I am very impressed with the way the forum is run and interaction between members. Just browsing thru the forums has answered a lot of my questions for Dubai. Yes ...
Moving to Dubai, a few questions After visiting a few months ago it looks like next spring my wife and I will be relocating to Dubai, exciting stuff but now trying to get a feel for it too, so a few questions. I want to sell our ...
Driving Licence Debacle Went to RTA to get an UAE licence and was rejected: Debate: Been driving for over 15 years. Possess 3 licences, one of them allows me to convert directly. But I hold a passport which is not from t ...
Hello everyone, I'm new! I'm the new girl! I moved here 3 months ago from the UK and live in the Mirdif area. Having a brilliant time so far; lovely places to eat and drink and a wonderful lifestyle! I came here as my husban ...
family visa requirements??? hey guys...... anyone of you knows the requirements for sponsoring a family? lets say ur wife/husband and kids....... getting confused already... asked different offices but answers are also diffe ...
Temporary Drivers Licence Hi everyone, Just a quick one... Looking to buy a car but i've not got my visa through yet, but I've rented an apartment, opened a bank account and stuff with my passport etc and a letter from ...
How long does it take to build a house? So, the one thing we were slightly worried about when we signed the contract to rent our house in Umm Suqeim was the fact that there was an empty lot behind it, and we were worried that we might end ...
Door to Port shipping to Dubai from UK Hi I am looking at using Voovit Door to Port shipping for say 5-10 boxes of personal items such as clothing. Everything will be mine and used so will I be charged a import/clearance tax at port in Du ...
kiwi family want to move to Dubai Our family has a dream to do some travelling for a year and we've recently been thinking Dubai might be a good place to start. From the research I've done so far it seems that for a family to find ac ...
Finance Industry Expectations Hi, I am a recent qualified ACA accountant working with Pricewaterhousecoopers in the UK for nearly 3 years now, however due to the life style of what UK has to offer I wish to relocate to where ...
xbox 360 live new I've been looking at buying an xBox 360 in dubai and i've found the going rate seems to be around 1,800Dhs for the console, a controller and a game. However, does anyone know anywhere that has goo ...
Question about becoming property loan broker in Dubai... Hey all, Wanted to ask you some questions about the possibility of becoming a property loan consultant and eventually mortgage broker in Dubai. Are there any specific licenses to acquire in Dub ...
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Gold Class Cinema at Mall of the Emirates Hi, has anyone been to the "gold class" movie theater at Cinestar Mall of the Emirates? Is it worth the 100 dirhams or should I just save my 70 dirhams and see the movie in the "regul ...
Advice on renting property landlord does not, i repeat does not have to renew a contract. Take this scenareo,..................... Mr Landord wants to sell his property, he does not renew his contract. Mr Landlor ...
IS THERE ANY ITALIAN OR FRENCH PEOPLE IN DUBAI I NEED AN HELP..... :wink: ...
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Hire Purchase for a Boat Anyone here had any experience obtaining a boat in Dubai on hire purchase by any chance? Could do with some adivice on companies engaged in this type of financial activity if possible. Thanks. ...
Medical !!! Ok... got the licence to trade in the FTZ and last step is a medical !!! Speaking as a person who is frightened to visit the doctors exactly whats involved ????? Is there a way around it.. are the ...
Want to live near work Hi all, I will be working in Dubai Festival City and my wife will be working in Media City area. We are looking for a nice area that works as a compromise so neither of us has to fight traffic. ...
Rough shipping prices Has anyone shipped from the Dubai to the UK? I have a three piece sofa set they I would like to keep on to. Obviously if the price of the shipping costs equal far greater then the cost to buy a ne ...
Psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor... 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 ...
Things to do during the day, during the week Hi. I work at night and find myself with loads of spare time during the day. Also my weekend is usually during the week. What can I do to meet new people? There must be social clubs and stuff - bu ...
Help Regarding Shifting To Dubai From Bangalore Hi friends,I ve a offer for 7500/ dh pm.I m not provided anything.I m really confused whether to accept or decline the offer. Will i b able to survive in dubai with this salary.i m a bachelor .Pls h ...
Looking for sharing an apartment I am looking for sharing an apartment my budget is 1500 between 2000 dhr. per mount.I am a Turkish man,30,non smoker and muslim. and now I am still in Turkey.If anyone want to sharing an apartment,I ...
Mission accomplished! (keeping rent rate the same) Just to share you all in case you have the same case as mine. This is the result of action I took of my .
Heres' the long story:
My apartment rent contract (first) is due by end of July. ...
Cost of living and other questions Hello (and sorry for asking such and obvious question)! Me and my wife are moving to Ajman ( I know, you all wonder WHY !! ) in January and would like a little info on few things - so all answers ...
HSBC Checks That's maybe a daft question, but just to double check. I've got an account running at HSBC in Dubai. I can just bring a check I got from 3rd Party in the UK and get it processed in Dubai ? ...
PLS HELP...NOSE SURGERY hi i have a serious question has anyone in this forum or his/her friend undergone a nose job (rhinoplasty) surgery in dubai? "pls geniun/serious replys only" ...
How safe is it to use motorscooters for work commute? By motorscooters I mean something like this
i'm quite a good driver when it comes to cars. this can give me an edge with scooters as well, i believe. i've also ridden one like this for a brief ...
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Divorce Lawyers in Dubai Can anyone recommend a good divorce lawyer. A friend of mine needs urgent advice on local and UK divorce law! ...
Banking Question In England it is possible to get a Bankers Draft. Its a cheque drawing on the banks funds rather than an account. The bank takes the funds from your account when issuing it. Is there an equivalent ...
sale season? Anyone, Could you tell about the sale season in dubai? IS there any website that publish sale information of malls? Thank you. ...
Short term rentals Anyone know of and/or has experience with a good real estate company that will manage and rent out your property for short term rentals ? I looked at better homes but i think there 20% commission is ...
Irish cost of living VS. Dubai Hi everybody! Just some quick questions to see if there are any people from Ireland out there. I'm currently contemplating entering negotiatons with my employer to move to Dubai for (at least) se ...
Poll: What proportion of your income do you spend on rent? What proportion of your annual income - or of your combined income if you're a couple - do you spend on rent? Would be interesting to know if this is for a flatshare, own flat, own villa etc and in w ...
I move to Dubai, but where? Hi Everybody, I move to Dubai in October and have some question: 1. I want to rent a house (Villa) but rental is crazy! Is it advisable to move to Sharjah and travel every day to work? Is it ...
eating out with kids can anyone recommend a nice restaraunt good food, good entertainment where kids are welcome. Anywhere either marina area or madinat jumeirah area. thankyou ...
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Dubai medical test Hi guys, I am thinking about moving to Dubai, just wanted to know exactly what is involved in the medical examination that you take on arrival? Also, is this a requirement? Thanks for your hel ...
Thinking of moving! Hi All, I am thinking of moving to Dubai in the near future with my company. I am married with one daughter and want to find out some information around the general cost of living. What are ...
How much rent is too much rent?? Hi, I am living in Jumeirah 1, behind the Spinney's on Beach Road and was just wondering if AED7000 per month (excluding utilities) for one bedroom in a two bedroom is a reasonable rental rate for ...
Labor Cards I hired someone in my team, and this person can start straight away as she is on her father's visa, so there is minimal paperwork. But my finance/HR dept are telling me that they officially cannot st ...
New to Dubai. Discuss about rental, furniture,other misc Hi, I am planning to shift to Dubai on a company assignment. I would be paid 14.5K AED pm. I am planning to move with spouse and kid (15 months). I am looking to rent a 1BD or studio flat in Duba ...
Dubai vs. USA??? Hello all, I am new here and would like to ask some very important questions. I am an European person living and working in the USA. Recently, I was offered a position in Dubai with almost the same ...
Ballroom Dancing Class Hi where is the best place in Dubai to learn Ballroom Dancing? Thanks ...
Alcohol in daily life I've been reading up on alcohol in dubai, and i can't quite grasp how it applies in daily life. I have a couple questions: 1) If I have a beach villa, can i openly drink a gin & tonic while ...
Jordanian visa Anyone from Jordan or who can tell me how can i get visa for Jordan. I am romanian citizen. Thanks. ...
holiday worry! bonk wrote:[Two unmarried westerners staying in a hotel for a holiday won't, unless they break other laws (eg take drugs, have se[color=black]x[/color] in public, etc).
...kissing in public. T ...
Sponsor Holdong Passport Am leaving my company. My passport (UK) is currently with my sponsor. If they are difficult about giving it back, who should I complain to? I need it before the end of the month to fly home for ...
Accomodation expense Hi there, just joined the forum, I'm moving to dubai probably in september for new job. Heard conflicting reports on the cost of renting a flat - basically i want to know what a half decent 2 bed apa ...
Salary Expectations Hi, I have just registered as I have just received an offer to work in Dubai. I am looking for some advice. What salary expectations should an Accountant with 7 years post qualification ex ...
Families in Duabi Hi this is my first time using an internet forum so please be patient with me. My husband and I are at the very early stages of exploring a two to three year stint over there. We have two children ...
Damsel in Distress (moving to Dubai in September) Ok guys, I really need your help. I am moving to Dubai on the 22nd of September and I am clueless about how to immerse myself in this new country. I have heard horror stories about the traffic an ...
Oud lessons Hi, Anyone know any Oud teachers? ...
Relocation September - potentially?? Hi all, just found this site and had a couple of questions, well, looking for some comforting replies really! I've just accepted a job in Dubai and am due to start end of September. My wife a ...
Piano Lessons Hi, I am a qualified pianist having passed my 8th Grade from the Associated Board of the Royals Schools of Music. I provide lessons in Western Classical Piano for all ages. Please contact me fo ...
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Family friendly areas near internet city Hi all, Hoping that you could all give me some advice on the best areas for a 2 or 3 bedroom villa that's close to Dubai internet city? I will be with my wife and 2 young kids (2 years and 6 month ...