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RobertS

Hi there! Next week I will start working for a company registered in the Dubai free zone (Internet City). I will be travelling alot across MEA so I will not spend much time in Dubai (max 5days/m) However I will need to open a bank account in Dubai to get paid. 1)What kind of documents I need to do t...

RobertS

Yes, I did read your replies as soon as you posted them. Today while reading and reading other topics it come to my mind that if I expect next time usefull replies as yours from and other members there is at least one thing that I have to do: THANK YOU! On the other hand I was wandering if post like...

RobertS

Not at all buddy.... In your location it says MEA.... The only MEA I know of is Lebanon's national carrier Middle East Airlines... You don't mean that do you? I hate abr. ! sorry. Now its clear. Or is not? - Well - that's what signed up for in my employment contract - something like "extensive trav...

RobertS

What I am looking for is a person to have a drink or a bit to eat with while I’m in Dubai. I would like to talk face to face and possible get a guided tour of the area. A person can only read so much and I would like to meet someone other then people that work for the company that I am interviewing...

RobertS

1 USD = 3.67AED I have been for a week in Dubai and here are my findings. So you can see from my perspective - I was in a 5 star hotel paid by company with a + generous daily allowance. It was quite hot above 40C so no walks on the street - and on the Sheik Zayed bulevard or Meridien (the one by the...

RobertS

Is vrey difficult for me to write this post. I have been thinking of several things that lead to my advice: No go. But the toughts come from my perspective. Family back home (eastern europe) My Job Base in Dubai but traveling alot in MEA. I fly home every month. I am on salary similar to yours + dai...

RobertS

hm... Why is that posts like amusment(')s make me feel that i have some input on the topic? Why is that I cant discuss about hairy armpits (lol), debate with Liban, listen to Majorpain, argue with HP, debate on "oxymorons" (was that you sniper?), follow up on Choco* and Bobbie. Bear with me Amusemen...

RobertS

1) No the plugs are not like in Egypt, like everything else. But wait! They are goinng to build pyramids in Dubai as well. You'll find an adapter in any supermarket.

2) 30USD per day may be enough for extensive taxi

3) no input here

RobertS

Always respect other peoples customs when you live anywhere but your own Country. I wish half the f o o k e r s that live in the UK would abide by this simple Law! I miss you point york - do you mean that if I am going to live in UK don't drink and eat pork or beef because other ppl over there dont...

RobertS

I think that alot of ppl hwo choose to live in UK do it because they feel about it as beeing a place where they don't have to "abide"

RobertS

Great info!

Is suggest to collect posts like this and some other about dubai reality in a sticky thread within this section

It would make life easier to the newcomers and somehow rewarding to the ppl who wrote them

RobertS

Elizabeth,

Have a look to your laptop's power adapter - if reads something like:
INPUT: 100 - 240V~ and 50-60Hz

Than no need for tranformer , you might need a plug adapter (USD4-6 in a spermarket in Dubai) as wall socket layout may be different (maybe you already got it with your laptop)

RobertS

I have an account with HSBC in Dubai - my company only pays in local account in AED. This account called Status - (income above AED7000/month) allows you to make one scheduled transfer per month free of charge abroad - in a currency of your choice (I dont know if any currency but for sure the major ...

RobertS

... my residency visa is coming through next month (finally) ... until you have work/residency permission sorted ... I got my residency visa within 5 days or so after my arrival to Dubai Saturday(?) - Medical check at Jebel Ali clinic (urgent) Sunday - results Monday submitted documents Thursday go...

RobertS

If I decide to buy a car that I like - I am thinking to drive it back home in europe - do you think is feasible? Thinking of Dubai - KSA - Jordan - Syria - Turkey - Bulgaria - aso Do you know anyone who make it? I think about it as jurney - seeing Petra, Anatolia - relaxing 2-3 days in a beach resor...

RobertS

Only God can answer your Q

He is not yet registered here - try other forums

RobertS

secretdubai wrote: ... but now Saudi is a massive problem, espcially if you have women in your family....

What do you mean by massive problem? The visa? or the travel conditions?
I am not planning to involve women in this...
Robert

RobertS

Please explain:
What is the difference between the stamps?
I have Black stamps for "in" and blue for "out" - they are in arabic and I don't understand what is written on them.

What is an E-Card? where can I get one?

THX,
Robert

RobertS

Please explain: What is the difference between the stamps?Robert If you look at your passport carefully you'll see TWO stamps. One is for 'in' and the other is for '60 days'. If you have a residencey permit they shouldn't give you the 'valid only for 60 days' stamp, which is Choco's unfortunate sit...

RobertS

Stuart,
In october i had to wait at least 30mins in the line
that comes down to 1.5dhs/1/4 hour for me

In conclusion - longer the line - more you save - reminds me of Yossarian's grandfaher (or uncle I dont remember)

RobertS

Robert; Do you know how to get a season ticket for the golf carts that ferry you under the runways? They always seem to charge me too much when I flag them down. Mebbe they're a branch of Dubai Taxi? - Stuart That will come free if you are pregnant, over 75, or phisycal disabled. So wait some years...

RobertS

Is there one? if yes - where?

RobertS

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 airport along with the new one - and once i'm in just ask for a duplicate in my new passport? thx Rob...

RobertS

I'm away from dubai 80% of time (business ravel) - here i feel ... you know... And every now and then i reply to some questions to the ppl who wants to come to dubai - I remember the things and questions in my mind before landing in dubai Being away so much i dont have to many friends to hang out wi...

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Have to change my PP, what about the residence permit?

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