Civil Enginner needs help!
Hey all!
I have been offered a job with the construction company Carillion as a graduate civil engineer based in the UK. The company is also located in Dubai (Al futtaim carillion) but seem slight ...
Chiropractors / Acupuncturists in Dubai?
Hi all. I live in Al Nahda 2 and I'm looking for a chiropractor, preferably one who also does acupuncture or has an acupuncturist in the same office.
I have 2 herniated discs which bring on very p ...
Illegal sex...
Ive read it's illegal if you're unmarried..!!
So what punishment do I get if Im "caught in the act" ??
(Im from the UK by the way...) ...
Best Place to Buy a Car (and what to expect)
Can anyone recommend a place to get a good deal on a new or used car. Will I need to have my UAE license before I can buy? What sort of paperwork should I expect? Thanks ...
Malays
any malays on the board that can help me with a translation or meanin of something, pls pm me. ...
What kind of license do I need to start a website in the UAE
I'm confused between commerical, professional and service.
It'll be a joint venture with an Emirati citizen. In Sharjah. And our primary income will be from advertisements on the website.
Tha ...
New and looking to make friends
I am here on vacation/business for the next 6 months- 1 year! I'm looking to meet new poeple! Any help on the 20-30 age group hang out scene? Sport affiliations? Clubs?
Thanks! ...
gold trade
anybody knows of companies who trade with large quantities of gold here in dubai? ...
South African lookin for job in dubai
want to relocate, looking for job in cnc field,help plz ...
any football teams to join?
Does anybody know of any amateur football clubs or expat teams because i need to start doing some excercise, im getting fat! ...
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Qs on buying affordable 1/2BR apt & residence visa
I'm thinking seriously now to buy an apartment, rather than spending money on increasing rent, moreover I think I'll stay in Dubai for few years ahead.
As of current, which developments do you kno ...
how to over come ban
i have completed 3 yrs in my present company and now i want to move on and have some offers too.....but my present companyinvariably insists on 6 months ban.......how do i join the other company in t ...
Oz Grand Prix
Does anyone know what TV channels are showing the Australian Grand Prix this weekend? Confirmed answers please no wild guesses. ...
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Hi Guys,
10 years ago I was part of an 'acoustic duo' act, playing nightly in the English pub (Dhow 'N Anchor) of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The manager in charge of the outlet, at the time, was an ...
used Xbox games??
can Anyone tell me where I can get them?
Its for my son ... :oops: Honestly!!
p.s...I live near the Marina if anyone can help ...
Looking for patrners to share a boat
Hello,
I am looking for 1-2 people that would be interested in buying a boat for leisure purposes. The price would be approximately 150 000-180 000dhs.
so each person would pitch in 50-60 each. I ...
Heriot-Watt or UOWD?
I live in Europe and I'm thinking of studying at one of these universities (Heriot-Watt or UOWD) and I really want to know what you think about them.
Do they have a good reputation (in the UAE an ...
Online Order - fashion
Has anyone ordered anything online (fashion item) from overseas (US or Australia)? Do they deliver ok? ...
Shaving supplies
Hey there,
Has anyone seen a shop selling more than the standard shaving accesories? Specifically, I am looking for a finer selection of shaving brushes and old-school double sided safety razors. ...
NOC again..
Once again this one is regarding the ban. i've been working for almost 20 months with the current employer and am an engineer by profession. My contract is of 'unlimited' nature. Do i require an NOC ...
Language exchange: English for Spanish
I'm interested to learn Spanish, more of conversational. I can teach you English or practice speaking with you.
My time allows me 1-2 hours a week for this matter.
Thanks. ...
Music Teachers and Suburbs
Hi,
I’m wondering if anyone knows any good music teachers in Dubai. I’ve been offered a job and will be moving in May. I would like to take up the Clarinet again but have no idea where to start ...
Can you tell me what is good about living in Dubai apart ...
Okay Dubai residents, here's your chance to sell me Duabi, UAE !
What is good about this place apart from the usual - Tax Free, the Malls and the good weather ?
Take into account that I am a young ...
thinking of moving to Dubai.
I am currently residing in Toronto, Canada. I am looking to purchase property in Dubai. Here is the help I need (please):
(1) What is the best location to purchase a 2 bedroom complex... we are loo ...
anyone know of a 2 bed apartment to rent???
for a friend of mine from uk?
many thanks. 8) ...
Alcohol
Hey guys!
Can u tell me is it OK if i bring a bottle of vodka to Dubai...or will i have troubles?
Thanks! ...
Preferential treatment for local Arabs...
We all know that the locals in Dubai receive preferential status above all expats, but I experienced in first hand the full extent of this self-deceiving favouritism last week... as I was waiting in ...
best auto lenders/loan/banks dubai
hi, who is the best bank/lender to get an auto loan from? i am buying a second hand car and was wondering who i should be getting my loan from? who has the best rates, service, package, etc..
a ...
Weightlifting/Bodybuilding
Just wondering who's into the weights scene over here either recreational training or more serious bodybuilding. If anybody knows where to get some good quality "supps" pm me. ...
Maid Issue
Need to get a visa for our live in maid. Problem is its a shared villa, noone is married, our companies can't do it, and lady that maid has current visa with has refused to extend it.
I would like ...
Salary? Tax? urbanplanner
HI,
I currently live in the UK and am thinking of relocating to Dubai! Im a landuse/transport planner and have bn offered a job (masterplanning&project management role) with a large global firm ...
getting a passport/visa photo taken... where?
Hello,
I need to get a passport/visa photo taken. My employer says I need 20 copies and they cannot be just printed from a home printer.
Where is a good place to get these done cheaply? Anyth ...
Getting Residence Visa With No Job
Is it possible to acquire a residence visa with no employment? Can you just live in Dubai for a year or longer and not have a job, but still have the right to live in the city?
Thanks. ...
Any Visa Agency?
Hello,
I browsed through the Dubai Expat Help Forum extensively for information regarding the conversion of Visit Visa to Residency Visa.
Many of the posts said that the company can expedite t ...
Is snuff (snus) legal in Dubai?
I´m going to travell to Dubai in 2 weeks. I just wonder if it´s legal to bring snuff (the swedish mouth tobacco, snus) for personal use.
How much can i bring and will it be any trouble at the airpo ...
Is my friend in trouble?
Hi
This question is probably aimed at someone who knows the law, or has most likely been through a very similar situation.
A friend of mine was driving on J.B.Road on the far left lane doing ab ...
Student Loan, Natioanl Insurance, BUPA
Hi all,
I'm going to work in Dubai on secondment, where I'll be getting paid straight into a UAE bank account.
Over here, I pay student loan contributions, pension, national insurance etc and I ...
Opening a bank account?
Hello,
I have a little odd question, right now I am working in Syria (Damascus) and here they can't offer me ( they dont offer it at all) a creditcard.
Is it possible to open a bank account in ...
sharjah driving license
Hi,
I have a sharjah driving license and I would like to convert it to a international driving license does anybody know where, is it sharjah police? And how long it would take? ...
Migraine headache
Does anybody know any specialist in migraine/ neurologist in Sharjah or Dubai?. ...
looking for partner in Dubai to build fastest street car
i dont have cash i am interested in maybe offering logistics service to support your project. pm me ...
two quick things--mobile phones and free internet
i'll be in dubai for the net couple of months, and had two quick questions--
1) i'll need to purchase a mobile, complete with a dubai number. where's a good place to find a basic phone with a ca ...
visit visa deposit
I was on a visit visa when I got a job and they did a visa run in a way that I did not have to exit the country. I have a pakistani passport. My question is how do I get my 2000Dhs deposit back? ...
Rent a car
Does any body know of any place or somebody i can rent a car off because im finding it diificult in terms of transport, Im having trouble trying to find a rent a car company which will accept me beca ...
Need your expertise on a labour situation...
Please help me find answers. My health is in danger if I continue with this empoyer....
The company I joined last december 2007 was the one who paid for my airfare. I signed an offer back in my ...
Tailors
Hi
Can someone reccommend me a tailor (4 my husband) in karama/satwa?
Also a textile/fabric shop ?
Many thanks ...
Spanish school?
Hi there
Can anyone tell me if there is a school that teaches the Spanish curriculum in Dubai/UAE?
Thanks in advance
Tony ...
Timmys
hard to belive there is no good coffe makers there..
yeah i know what you mean making at home and getting from timmy...
but atleast something is better then nothing.... ...
Car Rental
Hi,
Does anybody know where I can rent a car? I got mi driving license 4 days ago and I don’t have any license from mi home country, most car rentals require that you have a license at least 6 month ...
Tim Hortons... in Dubai cant beat that
:D So guys and girls.. tell me what would you do to just to have a Tim Hortons coffee..
I am comming to UAE.... bringing lot of timmy for my self for 1 month trip...while i look for Job Oppru ...
A decent "living wage"
Can anyone or everyone tell me what a good living wage is in Dubai expressed as a percent increase over time? I don't need dollar figures, as that is all relative to your lifestyle and financial comm ...
Medical Insurance
I am a US citizen just got an offer in Dubai. I have a question regarding medical insurance. My company will provide medical/dental/vision for a monthly premium of $565.00 (approx 21,000 AED) for the ...
What happens if I die in Dubai without a Will?
reviewer wrote: walker01 wrote:I am a British expat moving to Dubai and I am very concerned that if I die my assets will be distributed in accordance with Muslim Sharia Law.
No, in your case ...
Friday brunch
Ok i'm pretty new to dubai, been here for a month but was wondering where the best place to go for brunch is, somewhere where drinks are included would be good! Maybe around the marina/greens/jbr are ...
Brand new and with toddler
Just arrived in Dubai and my 3 year old son is bored out of his little mind. We are in short-term accommodation in the Marina, no car and in desperate need of activities for my son. Does anyone hav ...
Jumeirah Beach Residence - Help!
Hi
Would 170k get you a decent 3 bed apartment around Dubai Marina such as JBR?
What is the development and location like, are there decent facilities for kids within the complex?
Thx ...
thinking of shifting to dubai
Hello to everyone, myself and my husband are thinking of moving to dubai with our children 18,15,6 to work if any body has any information that they think will help us be glad to hear from you all. ...
Degree Certificate Attestation
Hi,
I came to Dubai before two years. Right now I’m working in a company in Dubai free zone. While coming to Dubai I didn’t get my certificate attested. After I joined the company UAE government ...
filipinos or other nationalities with medical case
are there filipinos or other nationalities out there in dubai working or has a residence visa yet is affected with hepa b? how did u get in there? did u pass the medical testing done by their governm ...
Afterschool activities or stuff to do with toddlers
What is there to do?
Besides go to the Mall. Are there any sport clubs etc? ...
double-locking doors
Is it just me or is it strange that there are 2 levels of "locked" on doors here. You know, how one turn of the key locks the door, and another turn in the same direction locks it again. ...
Teacher Moving to Dubai In August
HOUSING OPTIONS?
We just accepted a teahing position in Dubai. The school will pay for our housing (plus 1/2 utilities), or we can choose to receive 110,000 AED, but we will be responsible for all u ...
how to get a P.O.Box in Dubai?
Hi,
I don't work in Dubai yet, and my home does not have a mailing address. I was told I need to rent a P.O.Box in order to receive mails here.
How and where do I get it? I live close to Emirat ...
Divorce in Dubai
Hey,
Where can I get information on procedures for two expats getting divorced in Dubai? ...
Sending Bulk Business Newsletters
I wonder if someone know from where I can get a sending bulk business newsletter from my PC or hosting account, in fact, user received newsletter with their individual name and email. The application ...
To all South African nurses in Dubai
:D Hi. My name is Riette. My husband has been recruited by a Dubai firm. His starting salary is not so good. 15000UAE. But the future prospects look nice. He does not get a housing allowance the only ...
Moving with wife & 2yr old son to Dubai
I will be joining my employer next month. I wish to know as to what are the documents required to be attested here in India for my wife & kid's residence visa, so that I can do it myself prior to ...
And Psychology societies?
My degrees are in psychology and I have also worked in a couple of psych jobs. I am wondering if there are any psychological societies here in Dubai. I am hoping to find work in the field and thoug ...
Car loans - any recommendations or offers out at the moment?
I’m looking to buy a new car and bung it on credit Dubai style. It’s a pretty competitive market and I don’t know where to start. I bank with Emirates Bank. I want to reserve the right to repay early ...
Paying Mortgage in Europe
Can I send funds back to the UK when working in Dubai or would I be hit for tax then? ...
Need a car lift evenings from Garhoud
Hello,
Can someone give me a carlift from Garhoud (Welcare hospital) to Bur Dubai ( Rolla Street) in the evenings?? any time between 6-7 pm is fine...
-Thanks
You can contact me at ...
email address emirates.net.ae
Hey everyone,
I used to write to a good friend of mine, he had an address like this :
now i always receive a failure mail if i write to him....is it possible that the addresses change...
p ...
Work Visa, how long does it take?
I am a US citizen. I have been offered a job in Dubai. I forwarded all the documents that the company asked for plus my medical exam (HIV, TB and Hep B) about 3 weeks ago. The company's HR rep said h ...
Animal Quarantine
Try k9 travel they arrange everything you need to transport your pet from UK to Dubai. They have been recommended to me should we take out our dog.
Good Luck ...
Is it practicable to bring a 1 year old to Dubai and live?
Both parents (my wife and I) have offers of employment in Dubai. I am worried about our baby son (just over 8 months now). I wonder if the heat of the summer will keep us indoors. Is it practical to ...
tennis
hey thanks for that...bit of a luddite on this sort of thing ...
Expats pets
Can anyone give me advice in relation to bringing pets (desexed female dog) into UAE ? ...
Primary School Teachers
Hi! Just wondering if anyone can tell me an approximate salary range for a Primary school teacher in Dubai? ...
I know....you're tired of answering these questions.
WOW! Concord, you're grumpier than ever! If you're that unhappy there I sincerely hope for your sake you can make out of there and to some place you want to be. It sucks being stuck where you don't w ...
NEED SOME ADICE ABOUT ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS
Sorry MC don't follow your comment ? ...
Hello from Spain!
Hi there
I am a 44 year old guy, married with 2 kids, (daughter of 15 and son of 12). We are British, but have been living in Spain for 7 years. We are now considering selling our small businesses ...
Getting a visa with a caution.
Have landed the dream job but now panicking as I have a caution for possesion on my record. It is a simple caution and was about a year ago. Will this prevent me getting a visa? ...
Two Questions - Money and schools - sorry
little bit vague on the management issue. are we talking 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 star hotels?? dubai has thw whole spectrum as well.
in general hotel positions (unless with international groups) are quite ...
Alcohol Restrictions vs Home Brew
thanks for that ...
A couple of general questions
Hi there
I am a 44 year old guy, married with 2 kids, (daughter of 15 and son of 12). We are British, but have been living in Spain for 7 years. We are now considering selling our small businesses ...
Am I completely buggered ?!
I've been in Dubai for about 4 months and just got my residency visa through. It's only just occurred to me that when I try to change my UK driving license over; my 15 year old drink driving convicti ...
Moving to Dubai
I am considering a job offer to work for Emirates. My grade would be an "EK9". Can anyone help me with what sort of accomodation that would attract with wife and two children under 10? I ...
What is the distance between......?
Can somebody help tell me what the approximate distance is from the Gardens shopping mall to the American University in Dubai? Would it be possible to cycle? Is there a lot of traffic?
Thanks in ad ...
hair salon
this thread is about a typical female topic, very not my style topic :P but i want to let it out for a practical reason.
ok, so today i had some time for myself and since i have made up my mind a ...
airsoft in dubai!
anybody here playing airsoft in dubai?? im from the philippines and im planning to go there this summer and wants to continue my passion with the sport of airsoft. hope anyone could help me. (airsoft ...
Studying Pharmacy in UAE
Salamz everyone!
I am an Australian student that has just completed year 12 and about to start university in early march. I have got accepted into Sydney University and plan to study Bachelor of P ...
another employment ban question - one freezone to anther?
Hi,
I have searched the forum, but without luck or I'm just blind, so hopefully, someone can help me.
I am currently employed in one freezone, and have been working for less than 1 year. Howeve ...
cleanliness of new rental
I'm moving into a new rented apartment in a couple of days and am wondering what to expect. When we viewed the apartment it was dusty and dirty and needed a clean. Of course when I asked the real e ...
Possible To Earn A Linguistics Degree in Dubai?
moving to Dubai from U.S...was working on a linguistics degree here and have only community/junior college credits...i know my credits prob wont transfer in Dubai, and am aware that there are several ...
Eating out for free in Dubai....!
Sounds too good to be true...?! Think again!
If you enjoy eating out and have a keen eye for detail, becoming a mystery diner may be the thing for you!
Based in the UK, The Mystery Dining Com ...
Maternity Laeave
Hello Forumers, I am new to this site and to the whole forum style set up. It all looks very good and full of very useful information.
Now, I would like to know (as I couldn't find) what is the ...
Contraceptive pills from a local pharmacy?
Hi Everybody!
I'm new - even though I have been surfing the site for months, this time I finally made the registration because I couldn't find an aswer I desperately need.
I'm moving to Dubai i ...
Cost of living in Sharjah, please help!!!!!
Hello,
I'm a student who has recently been given the oppertunity to go to Sharjah for a project. However I know nothing about this emirate state.
Can someone please tell me what:
- Cost of l ...
Normal TIme duration for cancelling a employment visa
I have Fujairah free zone visa. I need to know how long it will take to cancel a employment visa. Because i got a Offer i need to tell them the date i 'll be able to join them ...
Commuting from Al Ain
Hi, I'm new and I am evaluating moving to UAE.
I have visited several times and know about the traffic congestions and head about the prices.
What's your opinion about renting out a house in Al Ain ...