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Hello All, I'm new in here and am planning to migrate to Dubai in the next coupla months. I am an avid biker back home in India and I want to continue to do the same in UAE. Can you tell me abt the motorcycle licensing in UAE? Also is it safe to ride a bike in UAE? Your comments will be appreciated....

Great replies all of you. Thanks a lot. Cant wait to be there. Just have to take care of one minor detail: JOB

Hello there, I am looking for a job in Dubai. I have registered myself with jobsindubai.com but so far have not heard anything from them. To introduce myself, I am Hiren Mistry currently residing in Mumbai-India. I have over 6 years of quality IT experience and am currently employed as a software Te...

Great replies all of you. Thanks a lot. Cant wait to be there. Just have to take care of one minor detail: JOB :oops: Thought of being a motorcycle courier? Liban could do with someone to change the tyres on his Jumeirah tank after all those doughnuts outside the palace. Peacock pate anyone? :lol: ...

Guys,
any website to check the prices of 600cc super sports bike?

Keith, My problem is I am not experienced enough. Back home i am used to a 180cc 4 stroker and a 350cc screamer. I'd be happy to settle for a 3 year old super sports bike. I am inclined towards the Ninja 636. I will have to get used to the manic power delivery of these bikes as compared to the 'mope...

Yes Keith, I've heard abt the 636.
I just love that bike.

4k DHS for a used CBR400 sound very good. Probably, I will get myself one of those and then upgrade. I will be in DXB in December. Will let you know if I come across any good bikes.

Thanks,
Hiren

Hello all, I am an Indian resident looking for an IT job in UAE. To achieve this I am planning a visit to Dubai in the month of December. I am just trying to clarify some issues before landing there. Is UAE an open market for employees like India is? What is mean is can employees hop jobs? Or you ar...

Hi Praveen,
I have already registered my CV with Naukri gulf. Did find something useful there.

Thanks,
Hiren

Hi Jerry, Thanks a lot for your input. I will be doing just what you suggested. I will be coming over to Dubai for a month and a half in December. The reason i had asked about job hopping was I had read somewhere that if you have a job in the internet city you are a free agent of sorts and can hop j...

I had rented a car last year when i was in Abu Dhabi. Coming from India where we have RHD cars, I did not face much trouble but i did have some moments :oops: The biggest difference i saw was the traffice sense (no idea abt Dubai though). I was amazed and it was quite a shock for me. 8) Will be rent...

Thanks Kash.
I can use all the help. Would appreciate if you or anyone could send me a list of placement consultants for the IT sector.

Many thanks.

Hi Soupie, i started about the same time looking for a job in IT field, i already did the same thing as you did (bayt, naukri, gulfnews, khaleej times, etc.). I do also have more than 12 years experience in distribution, corprate and retail market as well. Don't give up, keep trying because the IT ...

Ice Age, both the versions.
Lion King is also fabulous.

Hi Guys, Aplogies if my question does not fit in here. Did not want to start a new thread for it. I'm not yet in Dubai and will be there in December. And i am looking forward to owning a bike once there. I've heard that you cannot insure motorcycles in Dubai. I find this rather absurd, is this true?...

Its a bit tricky!!!If you buy a 1st hand bike then generally the agency sorts you out.... Other wise you gotta do a 3rd party insurance and that is quite difficult as most insc comp dont do it....As for comprehensive the charges would be astronomical.... Also the other thing they check is how old y...

Yeah, the 3 is only sold in 1.6-litre trim here. And dude! Haven't you seen the website in my sig yet? It lists everything you need to know in the Buyer Guide section. P.S. Most showrooms here are closed on Fridays. I thought the 3 was also available in 2.0 ltr, 150BHP version as well. I guess i sa...

KeithL wrote:you mean the 636 dont you ?

Hell yess!!! I just love that machine. Its the brand, it does something to me!

You biker boys ever consider the Kawasaki Bajaj? I believe the TV ad said it accelerates faster than the wind. :D LOL!! What a coincidence, here in India i ride a Bajaj bike. Bajaj Pulsar that is. 180cc single, 15BHP :oops: BTW, there used to be a 125cc bike by the name of Kawasaki Bajaj called Win...

KeithL wrote:Hiren, give me a call when you get here and please let me know if you manage to find a ZX7R when you're looking for a bike

Thanks

Aye aye! Look forward to that Keith.

Cheers

Hehe, as far as I know, I have only the 2nd English UAE auto website, and I know what goes on in the 1st one. You might have seen the specs for the 2.0 Mazda 6 on the Galadari website. Either that, or maybe you know something I don't, since the weird dealer is really secretive here. However, there ...

gtmash wrote:Hehe, that site seems dead now, and with good reason. All they were doing was copy-pasting American car reviews. There are only two true car review websites in this region, and I run the second one.

Wow, that was quick. Good job on the site mate. Keep it up.

Cheers

Hello all, I've started to hear increasing rumors from my friends and family in UAE that very soon income tax would be implemented in UAE. I dont know how true this is. If this is true then it worries me :cry:. I am searching for a Software Test Managment job in UAE and will be reaching Dubai in Dec...

Did you also hear about how the roads here are all toll free? Not for long. Likewise with taxes, be it corporate or personal income ones. But rest assured, it won't sneak up on you before you arrive. In fact, it would take quite some time (think in terms of years) before the tax schemes/laws firm u...

sage & onion wrote:I have been here for a number of years, this rumour comes and goes like the Sunset, ignore it until it actually happens, and make sure your contract says "Free of Personal Income Tax"

Thanks for the tip, I will keep this in mind.

Cheers,
Hiren

xty wrote:The only thing that pissed me off is housing fee/tax. Who said Dubai is a free tax country???

Whats that???

Its a tax that is put on your DEWA bill (Water and Elec). Its to cover rubbish removal etc. Its 5% of your rental amount for the year and payable monthly in your DEWA bill. If you own the property then its a small percentage of the total value of the property. Its tax and its a princess! Got it!

Greeting ppl, I keep hearing from you folks that its recommended to buy a Gulf spec car in UAE. :?: From my rather limited understanding, besides an upgraded AC and some protection against the sand, not many changes are done. Do motorbikes also come under Gulf spec regulations? Look forward to read ...

gtmash wrote:Some cars might have an upgraded radiator and thermostat. I can't think of anything else.

Sometimes, Gulf-spec might even be a bad thing, such as less airbags and safety features. Way less.

Oh! Thats bad! Just when i thot Gulf spec means something more... darn!!

1. Right next to AL Raisi Gym behind President hotel. Once u move into Karam take the right turn at the city corner supermarket and it will take you directly to that shop. Car & Bike Rental 2. Ifyou are into Harleys, they rent out bikes. Just go to their showroom on Sh Zayed Road and ask there ...