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Why you should NEVER publish your picture! ok guys... this is like a MUST SEE!
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Tax & Social Charges..??? Guys,
My company is paying me relocation allowance...which is subject to tax & social charges . I thought there were no taxes in UAE? Any ideas on that?
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french football player hi there I am a newcomer and I'm looking for somebody to help finding a football club,football agent,thanfs4 help... ...
Western Fashions---what do expats and Dubaians wear? What are some of the popular fashions and brands...and how do you personally dress? :D ...
A little pressie from Choco Hey Guys, This was sent to me a few years ago, I think it's quite cool and it amused me for oh about 30 seconds. I hope you enjoy shaking up the world of these guys :D ...
Anyone goin to see Judgejules tomorrow night? Just curious to know who's gonna be there? Aren't they fab anyway? How about fatboy slim? Any fans around here? I think both are awesome.. Dubai is definitely gettin better! ...
New Years Resolutions Hey All, Well it's that time of year again, I can't believe we're moving into 2006!!! Just interested to see if anyone still makes resolutions for the new year and are you any good at keeping t ...
Balalaika! ne place in dubai where i can buy a balalaika ...
X-mas Mubarak-I'D MIILAD SAID OUA SANA SAIDA Hey all of ya
[color=red]Merry Christmas to all people . On 25th Dec , i ll walk around the X-Mas tree and make some confessionz.
People how do u gonna celeberate this event? :P [/ ...
Weddings Where can I find a european band to play at my wedding in Dubai????? ...


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Good places to hang out in Dubai? Hi! My fiance and I just moved into the Greens, and we are looking for fun places to go to at night for a drink and to meet people. Any advice? ...
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Getting a loan in Dubai? How easy is it compared to the uk to get a loan what is the apr like is it cheaper than the uk and how long do you have to wait to before you can apply to get one what are the pro's and con's of gett ...
Does Dubai need a drama center? Hi, I am a third year student at University in England. I am doing an Independant Study Module in which I am putting together a portfolio about setting up a drama or creative arts center in Dubai. I ...
Any sports lovers out there? Hi Everybody ! First of all I would like to thank everybody…I am following the Dubai forum for some time and I must say that ongoing topics did help me to understand life in UAE. I am planning ...
The trouble tree. Exellent!! I firmly believe that troubles should be left at the door when possible.... wheather its work or home! ...
Learn to dive in Dubai Hi, i would like to try out scuba diving when i'm in Dubai. When i like it i want to do a course. Can someone recomment me a diving school? Sebastian ...
what is game animal? can someone please tell me what game animals are and can a Muslim eat them???? thank you for help peopleeee ...
dubai forums members in print Just came across an article in Friday, GulfNews publication showcasing our very own Larissa20 Cheers, D ...
Cream NYE - Dubai how long do i have to wait for? to find out ay? and thank you for the help and the recomindation ...
Language courses Looking to use my spare time more constructively and brush up on my mandarin and get some arabic under my belt. Can anyone recommend (first hand) some good places? I looked in classifieds but mos ...
Anyone making money online? Hi Everyone, I have been working online for 4 years and have often wondered if it is common here.I would appreciate to know about your experiences! Thanks and regards, Aisha. :D ...
Buying some land in Dubai How can i go about buying some land in Dubai what do i need to do about obtaining land in Dubai, all this is new to me so any info is most apreciated. ...
Cool Illusion Ok Ok I know I've posted a few heavy topics recently, but check this out. It's an optical illusion! ...
Are many INET sites banned in dubai? Hi there, I was searching and heard that internet is monitored there, I wanted to know to what extent, and how its done? Would I get in trouble for going to a chat site there? Does SKYPE work? ...
Tattoos/piercing Any suggestions of where? I've heard Karama and then been put off but what I've been told. Any personal reccomendations through experience appreciated! ...
Sky Diving Heard it on FM today...Um-al qwain aeronotics club offering free sky diving from 2nd dec till 10th dec. Neone who knows about it...sounds too good to be true. ...
Looking for Expat writers Hi
We are looking for expats who are willing to share their experiences of living in Dubai. You can detail your experience, advice, guidance or anything else that may be of interest to expats t ...
how to use employment visa to maximum everyone here my brother is in dubai and handing in a release to his company soon. his last day in dubai is 19 dec, before that what are the good things he can invest on using his employment visa. it ...
Worst Airline! which airline do you think is worst. I used to think KLM...but now Air india is on the top. ...
Slavery, selling human beings and the man isn't punished?! Story from 7Days. Why isn't the man who sold the maid and got her pregnant out of wedlock being punished at all? He should be charge with human trafficking, abuse and slavery, shows alot for the aith ...
are they out of law? another bad news after the human slavery post and the russian woman's post! i just couldn't believe when my friend told this if locals do a crime that is not at all a matter, but if the same is d ...
Expat brats Can anyone tell me exactly what an expat brat is....... As a so called freind of my eldest has told her that she is not worthy of her friendship, I was jobsmacked to say the least and my daughter ...
EARTHQUAKE just when i am browsing some 5 mts back i sensed the earth vibrated a little. earthquake in UAE? :o did any body else felt the vibration ? :roll: ...
Rugby 7's GGGRRRRRRR!!!!! Okay then who's going to the Rugby 7's this week? Should be wicked. Yeeeeeehhhhhaaaaaaa loads of burly big guys with legs like tree stumps running around getting all sweaty, with a mental crowd ...
Who's going to the Flug Tag? Hey All, Anyone going to the Red Bull Flug Tag this Friday at Dubai Creek Park? 36 teams have created flying machines and they have to run off a ramp over the creek to see how far they can 'fly ...
net2phone cards are net2phone cards legal or illegal? some shops are selling them while some shops tell me they are illegal. its damn cheaper for overseas calls but is it legal ? ...
Car Insurance Hi Guys, Just saw this post by Fayz rgarding car insurance. Tot I'd make a mention of my recent experience with car insurance guys. I bought a brand new car last November. I paid about 1950/- a ...
New Map Site anyone tried this map site - - very interactive and useful for newcomers here. Thanks to 7days ...
how was everyones weekend? how was everyones weekend...mine was fantaf$ckingbulous...luxury 60 footer yacht...sailing the south china sea...going up to disney land...seeing the fireworks...private butler services ...all my be ...
Do etisalat mobile postpaid and prepaid charges same/min? hello guys, I checked it on etisalat website but i couldn't find any information about how their postpaid connection charges/min.?are there any monthly packages available?what about the ...
Are there Modern art in Dubai? I am an artist... I would love to visit Dubai someday... but I will only be able to do so if I can make some money to survive while I am there.
I do not know much about Dubai except for the fact that a friend wh ...
big party on sunday night massive leaving party for one of good friends capitol hotel @ hendry j beans 15 dhrm a drink Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :D see you all down the front ...
Need a favour!!!!!plz Im a english steel/erector/safetynet/rigger i am planning a visit to dubai after christmas to look for work, what i would like information on is....... what is the safetynet situation in dubai are ...
Fayz has become a victim of theft To the fu$ks that stole my 2 parking garage remotes (work and home) out of my car outside of Rydges Hotel on Diyafa this afternoon WHY??? It is no use to you but I’m going to get charged AED 1000 to ...
How to get a credit card in dubai A,S.A.P.? Have heard all band has salary limited to request a credit car. one of my friend, his job is a bit special. his basic salary can't reach it. but he got commission from his work. and also have savin ...
how do ya find sponsors if somebody wants to come to dubai to set up a small business,just employing two or three people,is there somewhere to advertise for sponsors? i know there are free zones but i think you need a la ...
Moving from Atlanta, GA Thanks for tips! spicking of cars. I have 2000 VW new beetle disel here. Should I try to ship the car as I move or sell it and get one in Dubai. I do not realy care about cars, models, etc, at thi ...
personal trainers and costs hello all anyone here know how much a personal trainer costs...in hk if you convert it costs about AED 250/- Per hour/session...is it cheaper in dubai...any good gym recommendations...another thing. ...
concerning buying a car do you have to have residency to be able to buy a car? ...
which is the easiest hassle free to seup company in UAE? I just wanna know which is cheapest,easiest and hassle free kind of company to form in UAE,which we can get 2 or 3 residence visas?If someone knows,please let me know. P.S.I already asked that quest ...
Adsl experience,prices and availability in Dubai/Sharjah ! what about the downloading speed ? does it reach 120kb/s ? ...
Feedback on door polices Hey All, Haven't been around for ages I know, but I'd like your input please. I'm doing some research into door policies for clubs and bars in Dubai and would like to know what you think of the ...
Looking for a small for rent hi guys....i need a room for just practising music with my friends..... nothing expensive but modest enough...its gonna be noisy.....so..... plz email me on ...
Visiting Dubai So I am coming to Dubai for 2-3 days in Dec. I would like some info about sight seeing and stuff. I heard that the Debai Nightlife rocks. I dont' know anyone there, so is it easy to meet people? ...
Outback Steakhouse in Dubai? I have no come across one yet! I could do with eating a "blooming onion"! ...
How to reduce Dubai Traffic! -(pause)- ...
Dubai GT500 GREAT PICTURES! i have always wanted to go to a race...please let me know when such an event occures again...id love to go.. ...
Is it true that banking fee on an account is 40AED/Month? s_kates81 wrote:ic.thanks.do u know thai language?
No probs, I'm Thai/Australian. ...
What if? D-Unit wrote:or...ill do like jamal.. buy a place and get alot of gigaloes and let all the girls and HP have fun time .....lol
Dodo ,
i asked u before if u can introduce any Paki friend ...
rainy days Unfortunately :( I was in Al Ain when my husband called me and said that it is raining heavily in Sharjah . I left Al Ain to see that but I missed it. But it seems that there will be more next few d ...
weekend plans? my husband and I and also some freinds go to desert for a night drive, BBQ and comping. The weather is very nice and starts to be cold at night. ...
Momentary lapse of reason! I have been here for almost 2 years in dubai. I am here for reading what are you guys think about dubai... but don't spend quite a lot time here. just in my lunch break. :) ...
cheap used cars? You might go to sharjah used market. some of cars over there are cheap. but it might not good condition. You have to be careful. I more prefer al weer used complex. I know some friends over there. a ...
playstation 2 off topic question, but is there online gaming in Dubai? Like CS source or Battlefield 2 servers? ...
Can't access thread that I posted in yey thanx! ...
Have to change my PP, what about the residence permit? My Passport is full of stamps and i am planning to change within 3-4 months. What will happen to my residency permit? Do i have to file some appication ? Is it enough to show the old passport at the ...
does ny1 know bout breeding cats? i would like to breed my persian cat and i need the following help a> information b> a nice persian male cat to breed with my cat :wink: pls help me.. ...
Can a wife Sponsor a retired husband? Does someone knows if I can sponsor my husband? I am being offered a management level job in AD and I have 2 kids and one husband. He will not be working. Also, how does a package of 32K per mont ...
Temporary jobs ? anyone has anything to say about temporary jobs - say for 1 month to 6 months? An MNC is offering me job of office admin. for a period of 1 month, the pay looks good ... but i dont tknow if its wort ...
Describe Dubai in one word... few issues coz of which i think its fake.. 1. they say that dubai is a cosmopoliton city and they have amazing infrastructure. but as far as i have seen...the public infrastructure is worst i have ...
What makes you laugh? Ok just thought it might be fun to lighten things up and find out what people's sense of humour is like. What are the things that make you laugh, as silly as you like. You'll think I'm mad for say ...
The plight of an office boy. I thought I would share this link, An interesting write up that made me think. ...
Call for HELP!! Hi Guys.....
Fostering (Don't stop reading :) )
AS you may know Feline Friends is the local help network for cats and of late they have been on the radio calling for Fosters which migh ...
Monthly car rental Hi i need to rent a car for just a month, where is the cheapest place in dubai to rent. anything will do. Cheers ...
Do you know where to go for body building is better in dubai Thinking of going any gym for body building. Have heard there are a lot of hotel's sports club or fitness are quite good with reasonable price. but i haven't tried any in dubai. just let me know, if ...
Moving to Dubai... Advice required Dear all, I am thinking of moving to Dunai for a job that i have recently accepted, i would appreciate your help in two major topics: 1. Apartment: i am single so i might need a descent studio ...
Jumeirah Open Beach Might be a bit old, but I just read about it, sounds interesting :)
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Jumeirah Open Beach will soon host top class recreational facilities
The ongoing co ...
Is it true about Dubai tailors? Hi Guys, Its my first time posting here so I hope you can help me. I am on my way over to Dubai to work on a project for a client. I have heard from a source that the tailors in Dubai were very go ...
Internship in the Grand Hyatt Dubai- asking for information Hello everybody. I am From Macau, China and I will be having my internship as a Front Office staff in the Grand Hyatt Dubai for 6 month starting from March 2006 :?: . I would like to have some inform ...
prob with visa Hello. We´re two students with a bis problem... I will work as a trainee in dubai/sharjah for a half year. My company will give me a visa for this... And my girlfriend will work as a trainee t ...
Moving in April Hello All -
I am going to be moving to Dubai in May or June of 2006. I graduated from university in the US in 2004 and have been working in banking for four years. I grew up in the Middl ...
Interview tomorrow Hi to all, I'm a doctor, general radiologist, head department. Does someone know which is the salary range in UAE? In Italy where I live and work my revenues are slightly more than 200.000 euros/y ...
Sharjah to Dubai Can anybody tell me how much a share taxi ride will cost from sharjah to dubai? i guess hiring taxi daily is not very cost effective. ...
Salary expected hi all, going for an interview today!!! wondering how much to tell if iam asked salary expected? how much can a graduate, with no UAE experience and no arabic knowledge expect (but having prior w ...
Export Guidence I would like to export used tyres and other things to India [from the UAE]. Is there anyone out there who can help us out in this matter. Because, I am not familiar with the Import/Export procedures ...
jumeira beach road? underwater hotel and the biggest building in the world its all happening in dubai.But the building in one road is a disaster. :roll: ...
pharmacy courses Salam to all of u I'm a arabian girl that is living in denmark. I study pharmaci mag. degree. I want to know if I have a chance to take some pharmaci courses her in UAE, where and how to apply for.. ...
telephone cards what's happening in Etisalat? No telephone cards are available from yesterday in most of the shops and in Etisalat main office also!!! any news? ...
would like honest opinions please!! Were at present living in Florida (with hubbys job)we are on a H1B visa here for a definate 2years and then we can extend...however the money here is only $45,000 before tax and no medical insurance. ...
knock knock, any body listening? When am I getting into FIGHT CLUB - I crossed my 25 posts limit today!!! :?: ...
Bird Flu There is an article in todays Gulf News that says everyone in Abu Dhabi who owns a pet bird (parrot, chicken, duck etc) must have it destroyed immediately. As a bird lover, I find this unbelievabl ...
Official I am not pissed topic Well, I am not quite there yet, but working on it. Took my dear old mum to the German bar in the JW Marriot Hotel in Diera, had a whale of a time and drank a good few 1 litre glasses of german sh ...
Real Estate Agents Hi, Am moving to Dubai in a couple of weeks - can anyone please suggest reputable Real Estate Agents to contact to find rental property :?: Thanks in anticipation. ...
Phil Collins concert hey - got tickets to the Phil collins concert but can't attend... anyone intrested in buying them from me ...
MOVING TO DUBAI! HELP! b: Hello everyone! I'm a seamstress from the UK working in a drapery store. Tailoring is my profession, traveling my vocation! I'm currently interested in moving to Dubai. 1) I have a fren ...
want to move to dubai from usa :?:
moving from usa to dubai
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i have studied and worked in usa for 14 years. i worked as property management accountant. anybody knows where i should look for ...
Can Dubai progress like Cordoba? -(pause)- ...
Emarat accused of strip searching workers over tips Chocoholic wrote:What happends to the money? Does it get pooled and shared among the workers? Does it heck! Emarat keeps it and puts it into it's own pocket.
Shameful, shameful, shameful - I'm ...
lifestyle in dubai i've heard that along sheikh zayed road there are clubs and people there are doing acts of lasciviousness or groping and stuff.is there any truth to this? ...