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***Newbie Alert*** OK so I now know that Greens and Dubai Marina (probably the whole Barsha area) are out of my price bracket (i.e. over 60K for a studio). Below are the facts and I would really appreciate all the help you can give me: a) I will be working in the API World Tower on Sheik Zayed Road ...

Any thoughts?

Hello O, you can try this website to find a rental Bachelor apartment. http://www.dubaipropertymatch.com At the moment they have only three listings for bachelor studios, one in Marina for 75,000 (fully furnished) and two in International City, one for only 36,000 (unfurnished) and the other for 65...

Sorry O, but the rent prices are out of control at the moment. If you have difficulties finding a place close to your work that is within your budget, you should really pressure the company to increase your housing allowance. Just keep checking the newspapers and websites and post your own ad. You ...

Omar, You could also try Bur Dubai area and/or Satwa I think a studio there would be cheaper than the Greens or Marina. However the problem is finding something available so keep your eye open for a place in those areas. Also sometimes you will find studios in Jumeirah/Um Suqieum .. those are close...

International city is a new development and its a bit out there, search the forum there is another thread with a map of where it is and other people's opinions on the international city. Um Suquiem is just an extension of Jumeirah along the beach its a bit further away from SZR closer to burj al ar...

We have spacious rooms with private bathrooms in our 4 bedroom villa next to DIC & Knowledge Village. We are a South African couple and a Belgium guy in the age group of 29 - 32 years currently living in the villa. The villa is furnished with a beautiful garden including 24 hr security, wireles...

Is it true I need a residence visa to subscribe to a broadband connection?

Thanks

In your own name, yes. If your apartment is in your companies name, they can apply for everything on your behalf if they're willing to. Else, DSL, phone line, license, car...pretty much anything...requires you to have a residence visa. Good luck! Thank you very much for the reply. What happens is t...

I live in Uptown Mirdif, work (9:00) on Zayed Rd (API World Tower), drive a reliable Ford Focus and was wondering about any car pooling possibilities.

Any takers?

hirenmistry wrote:OHHEG
I just spoke to my sister and she wants to have a word with you regarding the car pool. Can I have your mobile number?

Regards,
Hiren

Check for a PM.

I really like the new Honda Jazz (also dubbed Fit in other parts of the world). What do you guys think of it in terms of Re-sale Value (becuase I return to Egypt mid 08 and I can't have a car that I can't sell and re-pay the bank and leasing with Avis, Hetrz or anyone else is just too expensive) Als...

I try to be accurate, but the dealers keep shifting prices around constantly. The listed prices on DriveArabia will give you a better indication than anywhere else though. You can use them as a rough guide. Many thanks for the reply! Your website is great btw (I know there will be always some varia...

I forgot to add that there are some great deals on the Ford Focus at the moment Good bang for the buck Many thanks Keith! I honestly prefer smaller cars (unless Re-sale is truly bad). The Yaris is very appealing but I am afraid the 1.3 L will give out in the summer with the AC on full blast (am I m...

I forgot to add that there are some great deals on the Ford Focus at the moment Good bang for the buck Many thanks Keith! I honestly prefer smaller cars (unless Re-sale is truly bad). The Yaris is very appealing but I am afraid the 1.3 L will give out in the summer with the AC on full blast (am I m...

Can't say much about resale value. On one hand, it is a Honda, but on the other, it is a hatchback (which are unloved here). Some sort of 4-door sedan (like Civic) has better resale, but all in all, I'd say resale would be only slightly lower if you go with the Jazz. Thanks for the feedback. I was ...

Can't say much about resale value. On one hand, it is a Honda, but on the other, it is a hatchback (which are unloved here). Some sort of 4-door sedan (like Civic) has better resale, but all in all, I'd say resale would be only slightly lower if you go with the Jazz. Thanks for the feedback. I was ...

Guys, what's the best cool pad for my 12.1 wide Lenovo (the aim is to use it on my lap, other surfaces I have no problem with)? I feel the ones with fans, USB wiring and such are just a tad too much, what do you think? Also, where can I get it (tried Jumbo and Compu Me) becuase Amazon say they can't...

it is a hatchback (which are unloved here)[\quote] Any ideas why? Sorry to hijack the thread, but I think that we have established which car to buy. Actually I am still struggling between the chep Jazz and the "maybe" affordable Octavia 1.8L but that's from another thread :) I think Hatch...

Yes, somewhat of a cultural thing. Nobody buys station wagons either but jump at the chance to buy a 4WD wagon. Hatches also appear somewhat girly. I find that many of them look like half a real car. gtmash, Since you're here :) I cannot believe the 1.8L TC Octavia is for under 70K; what's the catc...

Yes, somewhat of a cultural thing. Nobody buys station wagons either but jump at the chance to buy a 4WD wagon. Hatches also appear somewhat girly. I find that many of them look like half a real car. gtmash, Since you're here :) I cannot believe the 1.8L TC Octavia is for under 70K; what's the catc...

Is it true that the Japanese car air conditioners out perform any other make? Was talking to a friend and mentioned that I love the way that C4 Coupe looks like and his reply was that it’s not worth it because European air conditioners are a disaster in this country in the summer and that only the J...

not all....particular models from all makes have good ac. Jeep is amercian...cherokee has amazing ac. That makes sense; I cannot imagine any high end car having bad AC, plus there is such a thing as customizing a certain model for a certain market (Middle East). Anyone here rode a C4 in August and ...

Hmmm, I can't give you a general comment... But on my Mitsubishi (Evo IX), the air-con could probably give you frost-bite... :lol: Also I have heard the same statement about most Mitsu-Cars and many other japanese cars... Still, I don't think it's worth choosing your car mainly based on ac... What ...

cats rule! I have a great Siamese buddy back home that I really miss. Sauron; I am from Egypt but never heard about that twins thing (does sound like something we would make up though :) Every time I drive by that pet shop in Uptown Mirdif I think about it but I fear it would be too cruel to leave t...

Anyone know of a place that offers ironing services at a reasonable price in the Mirdif area?

Butler's are simply ridiculous at AED5 per shirt (just ironing). Your input is much appreciated.

chariza wrote:Im almost 5 months here in Dubai but still i dont have friends here (foreign friends), i only knew few...and most of them are my countryman. is it hard to find the right man here in Dubai?...kindda ...what do you think? Are they snob or what?

Lots of men here thinking the same thing. Good luck

--- snip --- What about you guys? Solo, permanent (at least for now). But company provides airfare home once per year. Alternatively, I apply for overseas courses (eg 5 days) in my hometown (or whichever country), so get to have company-sponsored training plus trip home, all expenses paid, to catch...

--- snip --- What about you guys? Solo, permanent (at least for now). But company provides airfare home once per year. Alternatively, I apply for overseas courses (eg 5 days) in my hometown (or whichever country), so get to have company-sponsored training plus trip home, all expenses paid, to catch...

--- snip --- What about you guys? Solo, permanent (at least for now). But company provides airfare home once per year. Alternatively, I apply for overseas courses (eg 5 days) in my hometown (or whichever country), so get to have company-sponsored training plus trip home, all expenses paid, to catch...