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Business Bay info Does anyone have any info on the area of Business Bay? Pictures would be really helpful also :) I am currently in the U.S. so I was just curious. Thank you ...
ADVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGEs !!! what type of job are you applying for?? hays montrose international are great for finding work...worldwide ...
Residence Visa Guys how long does a residence visa take to process? Assuming all the documents are sent via the sponsor company in Dubai to the DNRD. ...
Service charge - Springs Hello My family own a house in the Springs and we've heard rumours that the service charge for next year is due soon and will probably be much more expensive - has anyone had their service charge ...
Which district to live in? I will be coming to work in Dubai in a couple of months time and will need to find an apartment. I am not sure which districts I should be looking in and although the process will be much simpler onc ...
Former BBC journalist seeks move to Dubai PR Hi folks Anyone know of companies hiring or vacancies at the moment? The recruitment agencies are near useless. Cheers Jonathan ...
Advice needed - Installing lights in the Springs Apua! Can any of you who live in the Springs give some advice about installing ceiling lights? We have the default fixture and bare bulb set-up right now, and we assume that we need to do the fol ...
Where to buy a used car? Hi, do you know where ican buy a cheap used car ? There is any website or adress? I hope to get some information !!!! :) ...
Getting around Dubai I'm driving my car from Abu Dhabi to the Phoenicia Hotel (Beniyas Square, Deira, Dubai). What's the best route? I've looked through the Lonely Planet maps and found this route. This is the first ...
Living together in Dubai Hello! Just a quick question My partner and myself are looking to move to Dubai with the company he works for. But we have heard that you can't co-habit in Dubai if you aren't married. Is this tr ...


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Problems with sponsor - employment visa Hi! I’m planning of changing the sponsor (i'm working in muscat) but I right know I don’t have any contract and no passport. My boss has my passport. He keeps telling me that he already applie ...
Diamond Rings? Hi, Im travelling to Dubai in July and am thinking about buying my engagement ring there, I have heard they are alot cheaper than diamond rings in Australia and fantastic quality, is this true? T ...
Any Sopranos fans? Just moved to Dubai and wanted to know where/how to get HBO so I can watch the Sopranos. Thanks. ...
Pls comments !! Dear Friend ! I would like to come Dubai next month.I am related with Garments and textile manufacturing sector.Looking a production managerial job in UAE.I heard there is lot of Free zone industria ...
whats Jumeirah 3 like? looks like thats where our house will be. Is is a nice area? good beaches? nice parks? any public swimming pools nearby?? do these houses have decent gardens with them? Ours will be a 4 bed a ...
Having a child - getting married in Dubai after the birth... I have a query regarding mine and my fiancées visit to Dubai in November... We will have just had our first child in the beginning of October here in the UK and are booked to have our wedding in D ...
Immigration... Hi, I'm 19 years old, male, white British (not immigrant), sick of Britian, been to Dubai 3 times, no qualifications other than basic secondary school ones, hard working and prepaired to work for ...
Electricity Connection? Just a quick one. I'm getting all my stuff ready for the middle of next month for moving to Dubai from the UK. Is it a 3 pin socket connection to the wall for electrical appliances or will i ha ...
bringing domestic helper to Dubai hello, I am currently based in Hong Kong and considering a move to Dubai. We currently have a domestic helper for our babies, and if possible we would like to bring her with us. She is Nepalese. Do ...
Dubai International Academy checking out the schools for my boys and this is the our first choice. Anybody have any knowledge of them or know anyone with kids there? Are they happy with it? Also what about the Kids Island/ ...
Saudi in Dubai (Salary question) Hi all and thanks for reading. First of all, congratulations for this forum! It is very helpful! I have read all pages of posts and replies. But I still have to ask you a question, since many of yo ...
tOYOTA COROLLA Do you think that 2000 dhs mounthly is a good price to rent a toyota corolla? If not, where can I get a better price? A friend of mine that was in Dubai last year told me that for a similar car he ...
One week to go.......... Hi people! Finaly I'll be in Dubai next week (21th of march) I'am so happy. I've been working a lot on my trip in the past few weeks. I just hope to make the best out of that trip. Once I get over je ...
sponsering wife. quick question. I've been verbally offered a couple fo jobs and just waiting for contracts to come through... i've a quick question about visa's and sponsering my wife. from what i understand I ...
Al Murooj Complex Hi guys
Am new to this Forum, but been here in DXB for past 7 months.
Am staying at the Al Murooj complex off Shk Zayed Road - anyone else here staying there? What do you think?
Per ...
teacher I am looking for a speech and drama teacher whould any body have a contact ...
Interview??? Hey all, I have an interview for the choeuifait school in Dublin next week. They told me that often the interviewer will ask you to sign the contract on the spot. How binding are contracts??? Can ...
Hot / Cold which do you prefer Living in Northern Ireland (only for another 5 weeks now, dubai here i come). I have been use to having 4 seasons in the year with winter sitting around 0 degrees and summer rising to about 25 degree ...
finally in dubai Hi guy finally I am in dubai and found accomadation in KARAMA from the 15th of march.Thanks guys for all the info thats loaded in the site it was really helpful to get a real feel for the country. ...
escort vip ladies I am a handsome gentleman living in europe and Dubai, offering a full service escort for rich ladies living in Dubai or visiting Dubai or europe and wants to have fun. I promise you with a fantastic ...
Property web sites Has anybody any suggestions of property web sites for rental properties, where you can actually view the advertised properties? thanx :wink: ...
Recommended movers from US to Dubai Moving to Dubai in March and looking for recommendations for good/reliable movers from the US: - Recommended companies? - Approximate cost range for 2 bedroom apartment worth of items? - How lon ...
Coming in two weeks, couple questions I leave the USA in 2 weeks for UAE and I have a couple questions: My pay is tax free, should I keep my American banking account or look to get one there or both? I hear that mail is delivered t ...
Advice on Banking Is it more suitable to open a bank account in the UK before i move to Dubai? Is it ok to transfer my wages back to a UK bank account as i have direct debits here i must honour. Obviously i will ...
the computer can not read and type chinses??? I am in Dubai now, but the computers that in our internet cafe do not have the chinses input method and it even can not read chinses. It depressed me and I wanna die!!!! It is boring here after work ...
Bank / Public holidays in Dubai Can anyone please inform me how many public holidays are in Dubai. I understand it differs from year to year but would really appreciate a rough idea. Thanks in advance. :D ...
travel agent sought hello, Can anyone recommend a good / helpful travel agent?... email address or website. I am not living in Dubai yet, but will visit soon. I want to check prices of flights to Egypt. thx ...
How binding are Contracts???? Hey all, (sorry for double-posting) I have an interview for the choeuifait school in Dubai, here in Dublin next week. They told me that often the interviewer will ask you to sign the contract on t ...
Please Please Help!!! :roll: Please could anyone offer any help and advice/contacts on finding a job in Dubai!? My husband is currently working as a Contracts Supervisor for a large Mechanical Engineering Company, (MEP) w ...
Wage Would 7,000 AED be clased as a good monthly wage over there? Or something higher??? I havent got a clue... lol :roll: :?: ...
Drive to Abu Dhabi Hey folks, Any idea how long it takes to drive from Dubai Marina to Abu Dhabi? I am living in Dubai but entertaining the idea of working in Abu Dhabi. Darren ...
favourite foods/sports not a big selection of foods in in ireland barr the potatoe, will i have any problems in dubai. have to say i love spicey food. also i have never done any water sports will it take long to pic ...
Wage question that would be AED3500 ...
ONE WAY TICKET !!! I'm planning to visit Dubai this coming April and I need some advice if it's necessary to buy 2 way airfare ticket or just 1 way. I'll take my chances to find a decent job in Dubai within 60 days ...
Work in Dubai - will this scenario works? I want to come to Dubai in order work and live there. Now this is my plan, I want to know is this a working plan or I need to change something? 1. Make an airplane ticket reservation for (April 17 ...
international high schools? Hi everyone Are there any international highschools in Dubai, preferably schools that follow the canadian curriculum? Thanks everyone Eleni ...
School help wanted Hi there,
Please help me on this. We will be moving to Dubai soon. My wife made some quiries about schools and was told [color=blue]Choufet[/color] and [color=blue]Almawakeb[/color] are good o ...
Min. Capital requirement Question........ I've read on several sites that in order to start a biz in Dubai theres a minimum capital requirement to establish a company of AED300K. I'm curious to know that if the startup costs are well below ...
Moving and working in Dubai Hi I am looking to relocate to Dubai from the UK. I working as programmer and have 5 years experience within the IT industry. Can anyone provide tips on how I should apply for jobs? any reco ...
Ajman booze I am sure this questions has been asked many times before, but I tried searching and couldn't find what I was looking for: where is this magical place in Ajman where you can buy booze without a sp ...
Moving to Dubai Hi all moving to Dubai from Belfast to work in the next two months, just wondering does anyone have any tips. It is 0 degrees here so i guess i am in for a shock. ...
Moving to Dubai Hi all moving to Dubai from Belfast to work in the next two months, just wondering does anyone have any tips. It is 0 degrees here so i guess i am in for a shock ...
A somewhat different topic this time: chiggers Haha what's a CHIGGER?!? ...
Orkut Hi Just wanted to know is there any way I can access Orkut in Dubai? I will be moving to Dubai in summers and Ive heard Orkut is a banned site. Really don't knwo why it is banned,but it certainl ...
Questions about cost If anybody can help answering these questions or even direct me to a website that would help I would be very grateful. I have been offered a job in Dubai which would pay approximately £2500 per mont ...
suitability for young family Hello, I am considering relocating to Dubai from Hong Kong. However, I have baby twin daughters (15 months old) and I am concerned that due to geography of Dubai and the heat, that it will be unsuit ...
Another Job Package Question Hi, I just got an offer to work in Dubai and would like to ask for your help to figure out if it is good or not. It is an IT Manager position located in Media City and the package is: 17000/ ...
How much should i ask for??? Hey guys, Sorry to ask another salary question... i have had a good look through most of the forums on this subject and still couldnt find what i need. I am moving to Dubai to work in Adverti ...
Moving to Dubai - wondering about jobs and marriage Hi, I will most likely move to Dubai with my spouse in a couple of months. I'm a 30 years old woman from Sweden and of course there's a lot of things I wonder about regarding the move. I'd like to ...
American moving to Dubai Hi, I (along with my spouse) am moving to Dubai in March 2006. I was hoping to get some insight on the following questions: 1) What are attractive places to live (ideally looking for 2 or 3 be ...
How does this package sound? Hi All I have been offered a UAE relocation package with my current employer. I would like to get some opinion as to what you guys and girls think. To put it into csome ontext I will be movin ...
Used Mobile Phones?? Hey Folks, I just moved here with my wife and I am wondering if there is anywhere to buy a used phone in decent condition? We are not sure how long we are going to stay so we are trying to keep ...
Mobile Phones hey all was looking for a bit of advice re mobile phones. Would it be possible for me to pick up a pay as you go type phone while I am getting started? Also are calls expensive? All advice app ...
Trouble with pregnancy Hi guys, I am new to Dubai, just arrived few weeks before and I just found out that I am pregnant. I don’t think I am in a position to have a baby now. What options do I have? ...
Moving to Dubai Hi all, I've just been offered a job in Dubai and I've got a question. What's the quality of the public transport over there? Although I can drive, I'm not the greatest fan of it. Is it possible t ...
Is this a good offer ???? If any of you with a family were offered this would you be really happy or just averagely pleased? - the job package seems to be : 300k dh per year 3/4 bed house car with job school fees paid ...
Job package I have a chance of a job offering 130000 Dhs 45000 Dhs (Accomodation) + Car. I work in analytical/environmental sciences is this a reasonable offer? From the other postings I have seen th ...
Life in Dubai Hello ...
Media City Hi guys just planning to move to Dubai. Considering my qualification i will go most probably for a job in media city. Can anyone tell me which are the decent areas live close by to this place? ...
DUBAI or ABU DHABI? Hi there I am considering moving to Dubai or UAE. Which one? What are the pros and cons of each? ...
QUESTIONS, please help Hi all My family and I are considering moving to Dubai in a couple of years. It is just a thought at this point and I have not done any research yet. I just want some input at this point. ...
Dubai hot spots I am planning to bring my laptop with me and i was wondering if there are any hotspots around Dubai which are decently priced. I will b staying with friends but they do not have net access hence i w ...
Spouse & Visa... Hi All, I've got a strange question here: I am living in Dubai on employment visa. My marriage is going through a crisis at the moment. In case I decide to divorce my wife...what will happen to ...
Male visitor to Dubai want to have fun and business Hi Visiting Dubai first time on a business visit in feb end. I am male in early thirties currently employed in UK with a reputed MNC. I have heard a lot about nightlife and and the good time my fr ...
interviews in dubai and salary evening all. I've got 6 interviews lined up in dubai in two weeks time with various architects practises and some point the interview is going to come around to salaries.. so, what could a 32yr ...
Grapeshisha Cost of Living Spreadsheet for Dubai Wasnt sure where to post this to share the information, but there is a cost of living spreadsheet available with detailed information about costof goods and services, which is useful for anyone movin ...
The Greens Hi! I have to start looking for a place to live this week. We first thought about uum sequim, but having looked around we are considerimg other areas, as it looks like there are mostly villas (we ...
Dubai vs. Montreal (Canada) I am looking into moving to Dubai soon. I am a Canadian citizen. I know better than to move there without first having a contract under my belt. I would like to know: 1) The main differences b ...
Any horse Riding clubs around?! Hey guys.. I am looking for a horse riding club to join.. anyone know any. please let us know. Thanks ...
Getting job in Banking line, any advise? Hi, Can somebody advise me if I've 10yrs experience in the banking sector in Singapore (mostly dealing with loan application & service sector) holding a Diploma in Sale & Marketing, what a ...
Tradesman in Dubai Hi, just wondering if anyone knows if there is good money to be made for an Aussie in trades in Dubai in particular as a tiler as there is so much construction there. Thanks! ...
Mortgage - Non Stat Hi everyone I have finally decided to move me and the family to Dubai. Due to commitments in UK, I can not purchase a house without a mortgage & due to having my own company in UK, can not pro ...
cool side of town... where are the cool places to live? just list them! thanks! ...
Application for New Driving Lesson in Dubai Hi, May I know what is the procedure for the application of new driving lesson in Dubai. How much is the charges? How long is the est. duration for the whole course? Is there any web to explore mo ...
Hiring a car/driver for a day Hi! Already in Dubai! Very busy settling in with a toddler and a bump! Wanted to know if someone knows how can I hire a car and a driver for a day. I need to go and check out some nurseries. I ...
Hotels in dubai Hey guys can anyone recommend a good hotel to stay in Dubai...i'm not looking for 5 star stuff...i just need a cheap place to crash coz i'll hardly be in the hotel...mostly out. Can i get anything fo ...
Will the "Freehold" law ever pass???? Will the "freehold" law ever pass or is all just hot air???? Under the current rules as a foreign investor we're at the mercy of the developers who have ultimate authority over what happens to purch ...
jobs 4 locals Hi evey1; can some1 help us get a job in dubai, even a refreence, we're a minorty in our own country, most of the bank jobs and middle retail jobs are occupied by other nationalities, westreans n ...
Shipping Car to Dubai If anyone ever shipped your a car to Dubai, please share your experience. Thanks. ...
Residency Permits before we Move???? I plan to buy "freehold" property in Dubai on behalf of my husband/I and I would like to know if its at all possible to obtain his residency WITHIN Dubai. I plan to travel alone and handle the entir ...
Investing in properties If you are looking to buy properites in Dubai or want to buy plots in Ajman or any other properties in Ajman please feel free to contact me on 050 8672595 Thanks ...
Gulf specs Looking at many of the car ads here I keep seeing references to "Gulf specs," but I don't know what that means. Although I did try an Internet search, I couldn't find the answer. And, I don't wan ...
courier companies! what are the main courier companies around in the uae? i am not talking about internaitonal freight. sounds like a strange question, but its the type of company i work for in australia. ...
BANK ACCOUNTS/CREDIT CARDS/MOBILE PHONES/SATELLITE TV Are any credit checks carried out when you want to open a bank account, apply for credit, get a mobile phone contract etc? Unfortunately UK credit rating not too hot but solvent again now!!! Ju ...
Buying a car How aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaare y'all, Have a question that maybe some of you Dubai gurus can help me out with. Will shortly be starting a job, YIPPEEE..... finally, and would like to buy a car. However, ...
Moving to Dubai: pls help! Canadian to work in Finance Hey everyone so I just got an offer to join a firm in dubai working in principal investment. I have some questions that I would really appreciate your help with 1. In what way do I need to com ...
Wages I have been offered a job at a spa in Dubai for 30,000 a year with accomodation, meals, flights, visas etc. included. Is this a decent wage or will I struggle as I have heard that Dubai is quite exp ...
Pistachio i love this flavor of ice cream... might be a big factor in not coming to dubai if its not available there!!! ...
Living in Dubai Hello there, Anybody please help advise. Total monthly income 4,672.89 DH is sufficient for one person to live in Dubai? Thank you very much. Nung :wink: ...
Mobile phone, phone cards, and Bank accounts Hello there every one. Just wonedring if you can help me out, 1, I have a Motorola v6 with a uk Vodaphone simm card what is the best way to get calls is it just to buy a New simm card over ther ...