Weighing up the Good&Bad/pros&cons /cost of living /
after reading some of the things in the forum i was weighing things up in my mind when i decided to write them down to get a better perspective...
I cant do html in here so ill just list them f ...
Babies born in the UAE
Hi!
Just wanted to know what is the status of a baby born in the UAE? Do they get UAE nationality straight away? I mean, is the UAE nationality by blood or by land? What if I DON'T want it for my ...
Buying or leasing?
Hi all,
moving there next month, been doing some research in the internet, and could not find any option to lease a car. Is that possible though?
Why everybody buys instead of leasing?
Thanks! ...
cars!!
hurry up then, find me that web page!
thanks! ...
Work Permit Professions List (Employment Visa Categories)?
A friend of mine who is considering moving to Dubai asked me a question today. He found the next information...
Well, he has over 20 years of industry experience and he is a manager at his hom ...
buying a car
I will be getting a car with my job, just incase i don't like it i might buy a real car. can some nice person please suply a good web page for buying cars! all types new and used...classic models to ...
What foreign currency should I bring??????
Hi guys,
an other pop up question of mine, should I bring US $ or CAD $ to Dubai. Coming from Canada, it would be easier and cheaper to bring CAD $ for me. But tell me, is the canadian $ welcome any ...
Car insurance Agent (brocker)
anyone know Car insurance company, agent or broker that can give me a low rate.
I'm being abused to be below 25 (will be after a month), with only 2 month UAE license, anyone know someone who take ...
E-gate card .... is it compulsory?
Hi ,
I am new to Dubai and just got my Resident visa. Now i want to sponser my family. I am getting mixed information on the process of getting a family visa. Some say i need to get a E-gate ca ...
Construction recruitment consultant looking for advice
Hello All,
I hope i'm doing this right, i'm looking to move over to dubai to work as a recruitment consultant and make friends, i have had an interview with a UK based firm.
born and raised in ...
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car lift needed
Hi people,
does any one know a person who would be willing to provide a carlift facility from Hamriya port area near naboodah mosque to bur dubai at 7.30 in morning and start back at around 5 - 5 ...
Sales Opportunities in Dubai
any other members here working in a software sales environment? I've just handed my notice in at WebEx to move to Dubai in 8 weeks. I've been offered a few positions already but in recruitment and ...
Cost of living
Can any one tell me the general cost of living in dubai
1. restaurant lets say a 3 cousre meal
2. a bottle of water
3. a taxi to the airport
4. a tv
5.a dvd
6. a vodka and coke
7. is there ...
Sponsoring My Philippina Maid
Cambusmore wrote:Yes Liban, thank you for the grammatical correction. My maid of course is not a piece of furniture, rather she should be encrusted in a large piece of gold as she is an absolute dia ...
vip protection
Protection 24h/24 for VIPs including close-up bodyguard protection.
Security guarding and interventions.
Services for VIP organisation of trip, travel and itinerary
Rent prestigious villas securis ...
Furnished 3 Bedrooms Brand New Villa for Rent!
Brand New villa in Arabian Ranges (Saheel) with 3 bedrooms + Maid room is available.
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Overlooking park
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your experience is my hope. Please advise me!
Dear all,
I am really thrilled at the cooperative and helpful attitude of this forums. as I have recieved nice responds to my few posts.
I am planning to move to Dubai very soon (March 20 ...
Shipping CDs, DVDs, Books...
If you are into porn you will never get them back
Otherwise dont worry about it ...
moving from canada
Does anyone know the cheapest way to send a few boxes from canada to UAE?
Thank you... ...
Setting up a business in Dubai?
Are there any websites that offer advice on how to go about setting up an office in Dubai?
If anybody has any advice or guidelines on where to start it would help greatly ...
Antenatal care, giving birth in Dubai and location advice
Hi!
I am 15 weeks pregnant and we will be moving to Dubai in February 2006 from London. I need some enlightment in several topics.
I wanted to have some information about hospitals in Dubai, as ...
2600 UAE Companies
Recently I saw a news item in the Gulf News Online newspaper. It says that 2600 UAE companies, which have more than 100 workers, were forced to recruit UAE nationals as PROs.
Can anybody give as ...
Age Limit in Dubai
If i like to go a bar/nightclub in dubai. Are there some age limit, like under 18 years cant go to bar in there ...
Unmarried couples in dubai- PLEASE HELP!
Hi everybody!
I was intending to move to Dubai at the end of the summer with my girlfriend. Could you please tell me if there is any problems with unmarried couples living together in Dubai? Als ...
Europeans in Dubai and places to live...
A few quick questions for those who know Dubai fairly well...
-Firstly, I hear there are many Europeans living in Dubai. Are they mainly Brits? I have some continental European friends who'd lik ...
AVIATION SCHOOLS?
Does anybody have information on General Aviation Flight Schools(single engine Cessna's) in or around Dubai? I've found one at the Fujairah International Airport and in Umm al Quwain, but was wonder ...
Question: how to plan trip to Abu Dhabi?
I have a pretty good deal on RT airline tix from the US to Abu Dhabi, and I might go if I thought I'd have a good shot of finding a job there.
Any real difference between living in AD and living ...
speech and Drama Teacher
I will be moving to dubai In march. My wife is planning to join me the with kids in July- aug. She is a qualified Speech and drama teacher what are her chances of getting a job or can she teach from ...
CALLY TO DUBAI...
What's up ya'll? SERIOUSLY contemplating on moving to Dubai at the end of the year from California. I'll try not to flood these boards with senseless mumble, but there are things I just have to kno ...
Excess Baggage Charges
Guy's,
I'm moving to Dubai on the 15th Feb. Can anyone give me any tips or suggestions as to how i may avoid excess baggage charges on my flight over with Emirates? Should i be considering sending ...
Exchanging driving licence/importing art
Hi,
1. Just wanted to know if it's true that if you hold an exchangable driver licence (like the UK) but you are holder of a different nationality from the licence (ie Italian) they might force yo ...
Canadian looking for info before making a move to Dubai.
Hi everyone,
Is there anyway I can find a job, in Dubai, as a golf assistant pro or golf lessons teacher and make a living out of that in Dubai? I'am from Montreal and planning to go to Dubai in Fe ...
Any Suggestions????????????
hello
I'm an american Citizen( not White) , 29 married.. looking to relocate to Dubai.( atleast for few years).. I've been in banking industry for past five years as an AVP, where I manage a very p ...
where to learn arabic
Hello,
I'm keen to learn Arabic here since I've made the commitment to live here for a while. The Explorer guide gives some contacts but I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who's done a course they ...
Bringing alcohol into Dubai as a gift?
My BF and I are moving to Dubai in a few weeks and staying with some expat friends of ours. We were hoping to bring them a bottle of Canadian icewine as a little gift (we're pretty sure they can't g ...
TV system, electricity, Uum Sequim,2nd-hand cars & hospi
Hi!
I have some more queries:
1. What TV system is used in UAE? PAL (European) or NSTC (USA, Japan, South America) Will my UK TV work over there?
2. What kind of electricity? Please, I nee ...
Expat Women working in Abu Dhabi
I just want to know are there any form of sexism for women working in Abu Dhabi? Is it safe for Expat Female to work there? ...
[URGENT] - Suggestions Required....
I'll be moving to dubai soon. Please give some suggestions for seeking job in dubai. I've found this community to be the most responsive one on the internet. Do let me know about your valuable sugges ...
cheaper accomodation outside dubai?
hi all
how much cheaper is accomodation lets say 10-20 mile outside dubai?
if cheaper at all because i gather rent is extortionate in dubai
im just lookin at options??
is it ok to drive on a ...
SPRINGS VILLA TYPE 4M for 1.3 million DHs
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UAE Cost of Living
hi,
everyone
i am 28 years, software engineer from indian got an offer from one of the company in dubai at monthly salary of 5500 AED.
Can any one please let me know is this salary is sufficie ...
cost of living
photonico,
You will first need to provide a bit more info than what you have done. I mean, nobody here knows you, knows what you like or what you do. We could all say that Dhs10,000 is enough, but ...
dubai bank accounts
[hi all, i am in the process of buying an apartment in dubai off plan. can anyone tell me if it is possible for a uk resident to open a bank account in dubai and "managing" its accounts electronicall ...
Job Opportunities in Dubai Internet City / Media City
Hello Everyone,
What about the job opportunities in the so called DIC and DMC? Is it limited? Can I get jobs there? I hold a Masters Degree in Information Technology and CCNP (Cisco Certified Netw ...
tax free?
well i am a new entry, i have just signed the contract and i should start a new job in Dubai the 5ht of February
but i would like to have some suggestions regarding my contract, hope someone can hel ...
Landline to Mobile Calls
As I've never owned a landline in the UAE and searching through Etisalat's site hasn't helped me what is the per minute charge for calling a mobile from a landline?
Thanks in advance, ...
Abu Dhabi job offer
I have been looking around this forum and have been very impressed by it. :D
My husband has been offered a 3 year contract in Abu Dhabi starting late feb. :) We know nothing about the place oth ...
Job offer in Saudi
Anyone have any pointers as to a married man working and residing in Saudi Arabia? What are the laws on yearly contracts i.e If he was to sign a yearly contract and found another job in the UAE and ...
alcohol shipment
Hey expats;
What if i ship among my personnal effect some bottles of my favourite belgian beer and customers find it? Anything else than they keep the bottles??
Thanks.... ...
COST OF LIVING IN DUBAI???
hi all
can someone give me an idea on the cost of somethings in dubai ie
petrol
a bottle of lager ie, stella :lol:
a bigmac
just the essential stuff really :wink: ...
Help with DL and Insurance Please
hiya all
Can anyone out there give me some guidance re Driving Licences and Car Insurance please.
Ok, i have a UAE driving licence and insurance etc. The car is registered to me, as is the in ...
Anyone knows?
Ok how big salary i need monthly in Dubai with payed apartment to live and save some money after month?And have i chance to find jos with payed apartment?
I can work as a nurse and as a radiology te ...
Need Advice: first time free-lance writing
Fellow expats:
I recently answered an online ad about a technical writing assignment. Although this isn't really my line of work (I do web graphic design), I thought I'd give it a try and maybe ma ...
Abu Dhabi Drivers Licence Help!
Hi Guys,
I've got my residency and it was issued in Abu Dhabi as i work in Abu Dhabi but live in Dubai. I tried to get my licence up in Dubai but was told i need to get it sorted in Abu Dhabi...fair ...
Canadians in Dubai
Hi everyone,
I have been researching on whether or not moving to Dubai (1-2 years) to work is something that "fits" for me. I'm from Toronto, Canada and my question is...are there many Canadians ...
Any Slingbox users out there?
I'm moving to Dubai in March 2006 from the US and was thinking of buying a Slingbox so I can watch US tv programming. I wanted to know if anyone here has been able to successfully use the Slingbox i ...
just arrived to dubai
heyyy yall...howz life?
well i arrived today 2am..i went through hell the whole day...it started of when I came late to the airport and had only 30minutes till take off..i had overweight...so i ha ...
car lift
i need to know info on car lift service, pls.
If, for example, i am staying near Crown Plaza and work in Bur Dubai, opposite to Ramada hotel, how much a month it will cost me? I work 6 days a week, ...
duty free...
At the risk of asking a stupid question... Here goes...
I'm coming to Dubai next week and don't know the rules of duty free and bringing in alcohol... Do I buy it in the country I'm coming from? ...
Rush for shipment company...
Hi dear expats!
Can anybody advice decent local or internationnal moving company to transfer my personal goods/effects from belgium to UEA? My company allows me to transfer up to 2m3. I need to co ...
Resume Distribution Service. Is it worthwhile?
What is the name of the company?
How much do they charge? What do they promice exactly?
There are a lot of them so be more specific.
Cheers! ...
Job Hunter <=== Need advices
Hi
I'm a Filipino, 25yo, CPA and planning to go abroad particularly in Dubai.
I don't know where to start my search. Please anyone who can help me here for clarification and advices.
1) Is ...
Relocating from the UK - airconditioning,asthma and cars
I had ashma all my life moved to UAE stopped using meds after never having to use my ventolin. Moved back to UK (Cambridgeshire) within weeks back on Flixotide and Ventolin. ...
Disgruntled Dutch girl
Hey all ....
I have had this concern for quite some time, and I stumbled upon the forum by chance.
I'm a 26 year-old Dutch lady,a psychologist, and I have recently found a nice job in Dubai. I ...
Where are the nice beaches in Dubai??
Yeah Wollongong is the stretch after the Wollongong University on Beach road.
Jumeirah Beach park, you pay 5Dhs to enter, they're doing a lot to it, it's becoming pretty nice.
You get the guys ...
Dragon Mart?
Anyone here visited this new Chinese Mart and can report what it is like ?? Also where is it lol ? ...
Buying a property in Dubai
I'd really like to get my own place here but with unbelievable rental prices just for studio apartments, buying a place and paying a mortgage seems cheaper.
What do people generally think about b ...
Acceptance of Creditcards
Hey again everyone :) Sorry to be booming u with all these questions..
I have an Eurocard/Mastercard and a Worldcreditcard of my Bank in the Netherlands. How are they accepted in the shops, and t ...
questions on friends, pets, clothing, and dating
Hello there I'm seriously considering going to UAE, hopefully Dubai to teach anytime after May '06. I taught in Japan before where I had gone with my boyfriend and although I had him, I found it abi ...
Anyone know of a physiotherapist?
Hi All,
recently arrived in Dubai and am suffering from a dodgy back. Maybe it was the flight! Anyone know of a good physiotherapist, preferably near Jumeirah or the Greens? ...
Job offer - should I accept?????
Dear All,
Can you help me? I have been offered a job in Dubai with a basic salary approx 27,000 AED per month on top of this I get 90,000 AED per annum towards accommodation and 48,000 AED pa tow ...
Night Club in Dubai
Hi I am coming from Sweden, shall any one let me know exact addresses of Night Clubs in Dubai or telephone numbers...Thanx and enjoy all over the world. :lol: ...
Moving to and Working in Dubai
Other half may be posted to Dubai within the next few months. Not necessarily wanting to do the housewifely thing, I was wondering what my position is with regards to residency/work permits? (we liv ...
Two offers now...How to choose
Dear All
I posted back in August a cry for help on wether it's worth to take an offer of 18K for a Dubai job. I finally refused and kept looking.
Ironically the company that offered me the prev ...
does any one here have an idea?
Some one told me that December and january are high times for recruitment of IT professionals... Most of the hiring of IT professionals is done in these two months... Is this true...?
Are there ...
Internet-access
Hi all! :-)
I will be moving to Dubai in three weeks and I have a question regarding internet-access.
I know that it is only possible to access the net via a proxy-server... but how about interne ...
Looking for a shared apartment
I am looking for a shared apartment.I want the appartment to be near City Tower 2, Sheikh Zayed Road.Kindly let me know if some body wants to share apartment.I am muslim by relgion & Engineer by ...
Where to get furniture from?
Hay all,
Buying furniture now for my place. My base plan was to go for IKEA , but some friends telling me it is expensive....
What do you think??? got other better option??
Thanks ...
An Indian national seeks advise!!!
:D Hello to ALL !!!
I am an indian national working at senior level in India. I have been interviewed by an indian placement consultant for a suitable opening.
I have strong experience of about ...
Shotgun shooting in Dubai
Hi,
I'm moving out to Dubai in March 06. I can see there is a good shooting range at Jebel Ali - but my question is about bringing over my own shotgun. I shoot game and also clays (more clays than ...
Accomodation & School
Hi,
I shall be working in the vicinity of Dubai Investment Park :
Need to know a nice and safe place within 45-50mins drive to a nice accommodation and a school around 20 mins from the ...
Environmental & Safety Manager moving to UAE/DUBAI
I am a new member just registered, lot of good info to know, pl keep up the portal.
Hello,
I am a Environmental and safety Manager in India with 18 years experience and has been offered ...
Average cost of living in Dubai
Hi friends,
I am offered a job in Dubai.I wanted to know ... what is the average cost of living in Dubai for a single person excluding the appartment stuff.Also what will be the appartment rent r ...
Advantages of Working in FreeZone
I have heard that there are certain areas in UAE called as Freezones. What are the main benefits that one get by being employed in the zone.
plz give your feedback. ...
Any Expats living in Springs or Gardens? need advice
Hi Guys,
Need advice on some issues if we look at living at either Springs or Gardens :
1. 90,000 Dhs for accommodation (Apartment or villa) > what would we get it that range?
...
Visa for Sharm Al Sheik
Help! I'm getting totally confused over this and have been told 4 different things now. Can you get the visa on arrival at the airport if you're a Greek national, that's all I need to know.
Thanks ...
Hospital workers in Dubai--Questions for you
[color=blue]My husband is going to be a respiratory therpist in 2 years. We want to move to Dubai as soon as he graduates. What do you guys know about how hospitals hire expats...and work visas etc. ...
Bank Tranfers UK ---> Dubai best way
Hi
1st let me apolgise if this is the wrong forumn for this question.
But the problem i have is that i live in the UK at the moment and have debts in Dubai so at the moment i need to transfer ...
diana escort girl
What does this have to do with expat help?
And are you an italia showgirl as per your post, or a french showgirl as per ur sig? ...
Average Salary for Indians
I have heard that Indians are paid much lower than Arabs and workers from from West and Europe. What is the lowest and highest salary earned by Indians in Dubai.
What is the scope of jobs opport ...
getting driver's license
do i have to go thru a driving school (which is expensive) or go straigth to the traffic department? i have a license in my country but i heard it is of no use because UAE only honors international a ...
DVD Region for the UAE
Does anyone know which "region" the UAE is in for DVD players?
For example, Singapore is in "Region 3."
Would a Region 3 DVD player work in the UAE? ...
Relocation to Dubai help needed
The company I work for has recently asked if I would be willing to relocate my family for approx. 12 - 18 months during an installation on a large scale project located within the Dubailand area. Th ...
TCs for Dubai
Which brand of travellers checks are most widely accepted in Dubai?
I wondering if I should buy Amex, Thomas Cook, or Visa. ...
bus services for DUBAI MEDIA CITY
Hi guys
does anyone know if there are bus services available from Dubai Media City to maybe bur dubai and deira...i have heard the public transport system in dubai isnt the greatest...but for someon ...
Cost of living
Hi everyone, I live in UK and have been offered a job in Dubai of UAED 6500 with free accomodation, free medical, free airfare, and UAED 2800 for food allowance. I am single and need to save $5000-60 ...
Emloyment - Where to start!
My wife and I are looking to move to the UAE next summer. My wife is a primary school teacher and I am a civil engineer, both living and working in Scotland.
We are looking for advice on the best ...
living with a young baby in Dubai - help!!
My husband has been offered a position with a company in Dubai, we are due to have our first child in Australia in the middle of March next year. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience ...
Can I survive with family on this Salary
Hi,
I am offered a package of 10K AED per month. Medical insurance is taken care by company.
Family ---- Me, My wife and 2 kids.( 1 Kid in Kindergarden school level )
My work place will be i ...
Question for lady expats. (and any afro. amer.)
How long did it take for you to find a good hair stylist?
I'm still planning on moving to Dubai in 2007 (i'll be making my first trip in 06) and this horrible thought occured to me: There wouldn't ...