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Kiwileigh

Hi I have been shortlised for a job in Dubai and wanted to know about others peoples experiences in living in Dubai. I am a 30 year old single female from Austrlasia and have no idea what I would expect in Dubai. What sort of salary would give me a good standard of living (and be able to save) I won...

Kiwileigh

Thanks for the help everyone ... and thanks for the comments on Australasia Scarlet.... you are correct. I'm not worried about moving to a new place its more making sure I can have a decent standard of living and still be able to save some money. Dodgeek .... wrong ... its no a job with Emiates .. w...

Kiwileigh

I am told the working week is very different in Dubai than the UK, AUS or NZ. Can anyone give me an idea of the standard business hours in a working week?

Kiwileigh

Thanks
soul you are like a encyclopedia of information...... which is great!

Kiwileigh

Hi I know there are heaps of questions about this on here but I was wondering if anyone can help me with this offer. I am single and will be coming to dubai alone and would also like to be able to save some money while I am here. Offer is 8000 dhs per month anual bonus of up to 20,000 dhs Accommodat...

Kiwileigh

Hey thanks everyone I thought it was a bit low. Its for a Communications Manager job. I know the bonus is based on the companies profit. I have also been told the accommodation is fully subsidies and is furnished. I think the big thing is transportation. If I can't get that in the job its probably n...

Kiwileigh

Hi all

I cannot find an online resource anywhere that talks about UAE employment law. Can anyone point me in the right direction.

Thanks!

Kiwileigh

Question. I've had two phone intevies with a company in Dubai and now they want to fly me in for an interview. Is it usual to do this prior to even talking about salary? I am asking because if its not a good enough offer I wont take it ... wouldn't they want to make sure that we were on the same lev...

Kiwileigh

Thanks
I suppose when you are way down here in New Zealand it seems a big thing for them to fly you all the way over. As long its not a committment to accept the job.

Kiwileigh

Hi What sort of salary would be acceptable for middle management for a large hospitality firm in Dubai The job is communications manager - reporting to Communciation director and managing four staff. The package includes fully furnished accommodation + full utilities + medical + return flgihts home ...

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lewinsky hotel?

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its actually Jumeirah... anyone know anything about them. as in what they are like to work for?

Kiwileigh

yes he does. I've done the online research and checked out their site so yes I was more interested in knowing what sort of reputation they have for employees. I am coming to Dubai this coming weekend for my interview. Hopefully it goes well. although I have no idea what to wear to an inteview in the...

Kiwileigh

and i was going to wear my bright pink socks with my sandles but to top off the look!
I was going to wear trousers .. i assume thats appropriate for a female

Kiwileigh

Hi may sound like a stupid question but I dont want to get this wrong. I have my interview in Dubai this weekend and am unsure what to wear. Its snowing here in NZ and I have to go to over 40 degrees. I only own winter weight suits and dont want to turn up in the hot weather looking overdressed. I a...

Kiwileigh

I wish I had enough time to shop. I get in at 6am in the morning and my day of interviews start at 9am so I am going to have to find something here...... I'm sure it will all work out in the end

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i know its certainly going to be a big trip. Unfortunately i dont think I can get my flights changed now ... will have to get some sleeping tablets so I can sleep on the way there.... then i have a whole day of interviews and tours!

Kiwileigh

good call on the nodoz ... i'll ask. i dont really have a choice this is what they booked for me so I am sure they will understand the jetlag

Kiwileigh

Hi
can anyone tell me if I can bring in no doz caffine tablets to Duabi. I am going to need help getting through my 7 hours of interviews after a 20 hour flight!

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