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| Non-compete clauses - enforceable? |
| My contract (with a company in the DIFC) has a pretty standard non-compete clause that prevents me working for a competitor for six months. I'm not planning to leave immediately but may want to switc ... |
| need some advice please |
| Hi guys i'm new to the forum , i want to move to Dubai in the near future and i was wondering if i buy a 1 or 2 BR flatt in the marina area and i will be away most of the time because i work in shipp ... |
| Living in Satwa - Any thoughts anyone??? |
| Shortlisting potential places to live in Dubai and thinking of Satwa, since it seems to be very close to SZR. Any thoughts of any decent apartments in the area, rents for an unfurnished 2BR and avai ... |
| SERIOUS CORRECT ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE |
| This may sound a stupid question, but does anyone know where i can find a site that gives the correct legal info on moving to Dubai. I am a uk ex pat living in Spain for last 20 yrs and we fancy a ... |
| DEWA Cancellation |
| HI Peeps, I got to get Dewa deposit back for someone. the connection has been already cut. i have to go and get it cancelled and remove the registration from his name. the bill for may has been pa ... |
| can i bring my LCD TV? |
| Hi Im moving to Dubai in the summer. I was wondering if anyone knows if my LCD TV will work if i bring it with me. i read somewhere that the freqency is different. cheers Jo ... |
| Part-time Driver |
| Where can I get a part-time driver? Is it legal to hire one on a monthly-basis? Help! ... |
| Aussie teacher looking to teach in Dubai +can partner come |
| I'm new to the forum and have tried searching for answers to my questions to no avail, but forgive me if they have previously been discussed. I'm a female teacher from australia looking to find w ... |
| shipping household items across from uk |
| Hi, we have got a shipment of household items going across to Dubai in a couple of weeks. Someone has told me that when they get there, all boxes are opened, and spread out on the floor and inspecte ... |
| Can my husband "piggy back" my visa |
| Hi, I am looking at jobs in Dubai ( I work in Media Sales/Advertising). There seems to be confilicting opinion as to whether if I get sponsored, my husband can come on my visa. My recruitment ... |
| Birth Control methods |
| i think morning after pills are NOT available under any circumstances... right? ... |
| Location Location Location |
| Hey guys ! I don't know Dubai very well at all, so would like to enlist your collective advice. I'm looking for the ideal location for a wedding ! We've booked with Christchurch in Jebel Ali, but ... |
| Visiting from Israel |
| Can an American citizen visit Dubai with an Israeli stamp in his passport? The problem is, its the ONLY stamp so its not like hidden in the back or anything where the cutoms guy might not notice... ... |
| attesting documents |
| Hi, I would just like to hear from anyone who has recently gone through the process of getting degree qualifications (preferably Australian) attested. I have read previous posts but would like to hea ... |
| END OF SERVICE BENEFITS |
| Hi Guys, Suppose i quit my job what end of service benefits am i entitled to? 1. I would have completed 1 yr 9 months when i quit. 2. No annual leave taken in the second year of service. No ... |
| Looks like I'm moving there.... |
| My husband is already there working on an enormous International project in Dubai (I gather there arent too many projects there that are not like this!). I have A BILLION QUESTIONS and I need your ... |
| Throwing away old appliances |
| Who do call to have your old non-working appliances, such as washing machines, refrigerators, etc to be hauled away to the dumpster or wherever? ... |
| Anybody knows of a good stationary store like Officemax? |
| Looking for something like a superstore. IF there isn't one, whats the closest it can get? Thanks ... |
| Any Americans out here? Are General Mills cereals available? |
| Im looking for Fiber One cereal and tried at spinneys without any luck. Has anyone seen this in the UAE? If yes, where? ... |
| Tenancy Contract Question |
| Hi all, My tenancy contract was up for renewal on May 18th, but until now the owner /landlord of where I stay hasn't called me to ask for the new cheques and to give me the new contract. I had ... |
| Another Newbie with an Offer.... |
| All numbers are approximate.... 12,500 AED/month salary 6,000 AED/month accommodation subsidy rental car covered cell phone covered does not include annual bonus moving expenses paid round t ... |
| Warning re financial advice for expats |
| Having being persuaded to sign up for a 20-year life insurance policy by a company claiming to provide independent financial advice on offshore investments for expats, the article below reflects my o ... |
| Law on apartment rent increase & notification? |
| My apartment rent contract would be expired on 1st August. Just now I called the agent who manages the building that they would increase the rent price from 65K to 72K (that is 10%+ cap) non-negotiab ... |
| child care |
| hi can anyone tell me if there is such a thing as after school care, Im new here i dont know anyone and have been affered a job at a school as a teacher assistant. my problem is my daughter is in fou ... |
| residence visa |
| Please can you let me know what the medical tests for with regards to the residence visa? ... |
| Floatation Tanks |
| Does anyone know of any Floatation Tanks in Dubai? For those that don't know what one is try wikipedia or google. ... |
| Need help with 1 year ban imposed in 2000 |
| Hi, I was working in 2000 in Sharjah but due to Employer abuse (he framed me)...I was given a 1 year ban on 2000. Does this ban have an effect if I wish to come back to UAE to work? Please h ... |
| Realistic Ex Pat Budget? |
| Is this a realistic monthly budget? AED 8,000 HOUSING AED 2,000 CAR RENTAL AED 3,000 FOOD (INCLUDES EATING OUT) AED 1,000 ENTERTAINMENT (NON-DRINKER) AED 300 CELL PHONE ... |
| Visa Question |
| hi ... ok first off, the search didn't get me any relevant results...so here goes. i have a friend who was offered a job in dubai, he accepted the offer and his visa (EMPLOYMENT II) was issued by ... |
| Al Hamra, RAK |
| HI all, I'm new to the forum. It all seems pretty lively ! Does anyone have any info on the Al Hamra development in RAK ? and how long does it take these days to drive to dubai airport ? m ... |
| anyone know the law on contracts? |
| My friend wants to break her contract and leave the country. She has been asked, by the company, to pay back the expenses on getting her the residence visa. is this legal? ... |
| !!!!Advise a good Pediatrician in Dubai (I'm new here) |
| Hi Everyone! Can you please give an advice.We need a good Pediatrician with noe very high fees. My daughter's cough is not getting better and I also think that we need to see ENT doctor.Thanks a lot! ... |
| Hatton vs Castillo 23/06 |
| Does anyone know of any bars showing Hatton fight on Sat 23rd of June? Thanks, FLTD ... |
| visa type question |
| my friends company told him that his employment visa will be delayed because the company that hired him has a problem because they are on a quotation. What does this means? ... |
| worried abt children's school pls help |
| hi we r planning to shift to sharjah in sep. is it possible that i can put my son to indian school on visit visa untill my RP is ready can i show them that my husband is having the RP and our RPis ... |
| Sharjah visa-Can I work and live in Dubai? |
| I have a Sharjah entry visa and believe that once I enter the UAE, I will get a residence via from Sharjah. Since my job is in Dubai, I was wondring what the implcations of having a Sharjah visa, ... |
| U.S. uni. graduate asking for 6000 Dhs a month. Too much? |
| The guy who hired me just came here from the UK to start a new department in the company. He said he liked my personality and wanted me to be part of his team even though I asked for more than what t ... |
| Homeopathic clinic in Dubai. |
| Hi, Can you recommend me a good homeopath for my three years old son please ? We have come from a cold country and he is having tremendous problem with cough very possibly from the A/C. I am tired ... |
| Dubai International City - Any takers? |
| Was wondering if anyone can help wityh some information re the Dubai International City: 1. How far are is the residential area from SZR? Is it well connected? traffic? 2. Is it a good area to ... |
| How & Where to get the UAE ID Card |
| Everywhere I go, everyone ask me for ID Card. I am here on a spouse/residence visa. He has a work permit but I don't, so in this case am I suppose to hold a ID card? If so, how & where do I ne ... |
| Is Dubai safe?? |
| Just been reading a few posts on here that have un-nerved me a bit!! Is Dubai safe? for Kids? I know that no where in this world is 100% safe, blimey I live in London and it's dreadful, but becau ... |
| Problem with employer - legal advice |
| Hi everybody, I'm currently facing a very big problem with my (ex) employer. I used to work in Dubai last year and was issued a residence visa. Everything went well until the company decided to ... |
| Cost of living Dubai vs London |
| There are a lot of questions about cost of living/salaries on this forum, but obviously there are vast differences in people's age, experience, qualifications and expectations. In other words, no sta ... |
| where can i buy cigar accessories in dubai? |
| I'm looking for a cigar case and humidor in Dubai... any ideas where I can get them? ... |
| How much is a ticket to Singapore? |
| Sorry, this is a really lame question, but how much would a return ticket from Dubai to Singapore be? I would be looking at leaving at the end of July. Yes, I could go to the travel agents but... ... |
| Need help in locating a friend in Dubai NEW ARRIVAL |
| is there a way for me to find a person who just arrived in dubai for work? lost contact after she left .. never heard from her since..is it really that long for a person to adjust in dubai. Thanks ... |
| maybe of interest to the Brits |
| have a look at this seems OK http://callme.britishexpats.com/default.asp ... |
| Regent International School. |
| Hi everyone, Am new here, and am asking for advice on the above mentioned school, as i have an interview soon, and need as much info as possible....all comments rreally appreciated!..Especially if y ... |
| Urgently looking for a home for our cat |
| Hi there, My wife and myself are leaving Dubai after 2 years and we are unable to take our 12 year old cat with us, he has been with us since we found him as an abandoned cat of about 6 weeks old ... |
| Fitness club recommendation |
| Hello all. I have just rocked up in Dubai and am looking for a health or fitness club. I am based in Sheikh Zayed Road but and willling to drive reasonable distance to go to the right club. I was a ... |
| Figuring Out Cost of Living in Dubai |
| I feel this post should be stickied. Here is info which is missing in other stickies, but these sites help people do their own research on main points which kept coming up in questions. Didn't want i ... |
| Talk me through the rent thing...!! |
| $60k Oz is about 180k dhs? That and more is market rate for a 3+ bedroom villa. Steep for a 1 bdrm apartment. Yes there's a shortage. ... |
| Living in Dubai - What's it like? |
| Hi, I currently live in the UK with my husband and 1 year old son. We have been to Dubai many times and we are thinking of coming out to live possibly at the end of this year. Of course I have s ... |
| ANother salary & cost of living question - Please Help |
| Why do you have such an issue with brits and americans or other people earning big packages? ... |
| BITS Dubai |
| Hey peeps, any idea on how BITS Dubai is? Is the institute good? how are the placements? how are the teaching standards etc. any feedback would be appreciated, one of my friends is planning ... |
| Should I take my Puppy? |
| I'm from Australia, and we have an adorable Bichon-Frise/Poodle cross. She is the light of our lives. We have willing friends who will take her while we are away for a couple of years in Dubai - but ... |
| Air Conditioning *Second opinions |
| I think our air conditioning might be screwed and I want to try to gauge if it is not just the hotter weather (I am sure it is not, as a good AC should get it almost shivering cold inside). We h ... |
| where to find dance classes? |
| Hi, anyone knows where i can find jazz, funky or hip hop classes? tried 'the dance centre', they only offer classes for kid :( ... |
| PASSPORT & DRIVER'S LICENSE - CAN BE OF DIFFERENT COUNTR |
| Hi! Perhaps it's a bit strange question, but there are some rare cases :))) Concrete exemple: I have double nationality, Polish (origin) and Italian (naturalised). I go obviously with my Italian ... |
| Can I work if I want to? |
| My hubby is living there, and I'd like to work there - is that possible? ... |
| Possible job in Dubai |
| Hi everyone My first post on this forum so forgive my ignorance. I have been given the opportunity of a job in Dubai. It's still at the very early stages but seeing as I have never even conside ... |
| Package offer, need actualized fgures |
| i don't blame people for asking the question, as repeptive as it is-- it is such a big decision to make! here's a great spreadsheet that gives you a sense of salaries here: http://www.grapeshis ... |
| Help me name my kitten! |
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| what is with the po box number? |
| When I browse thru for information about Dubai, I come across lots of address with only PO Box number and no proper address [like number, street, suburb etc]. Is this how things done in Dubai? ... |
| Looks like I'm moving there.... |
| My husband is already there working on an enormous International project in Dubai (I gather there arent too many projects there that are not like this!). I have A BILLION QUESTIONS and I need your ... |
| moving or not? |
| hi i've been offered a job at ski dubai for 116 000 AED a year, i'd like to live in city centre i mean a nice place where everything's happening in studio or a 1 bedroom flat. does it worth it? ... |
| ABN Amro vs Mashreq Bank |
| Quick question, my husbands employer have said they prefer if he has an account with either ABN Amro or Mashreq Bank for his pay to go into. Havent looked into various fee and charges yet, but on ... |
| Dune bashing W/ dune BUGGIES |
| een in Dubai for 2 weeks now and still have another week or two to go. loving it!!!! Went to Marines Club out the back of Sea View hotel last night! Awesome band playing there!!! I'm still real k ... |
| Possible move... question about teaching jobs |
| I am thinking about taking a job in Dubai and bringing my wife, who is an experienced primary school teacher. The question is will she find it easy to find work once we get there? thanks in advance : ... |
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| Government versus Private sector salary packages |
| :) don't expect it to be much different then - plenty of internal politics from what i have seen. what you do have to look forward to is: extended holidays - more than private sector te ... |
| Dubai's clubbing dress code? |
| There's ladies nights every night of the week if you know where to go. The dress code is for guys, not women. They want the girls in skimpy clothes to attract the men to the venues - that's the purpo ... |
| Nice pictures Sage and choc!!! |
| I don't know what the word is for the pictures next to your name when you post a message. Although I surf the net like crazy I've never gone into chat rooms until now since I need info on my move. ... |
| Accommodation matter |
| I don't know if this thread belongs here or in the Accommodation in Dubai forum. I have been living in an external college dorm. A friend of mine suggested that I move with her and share the rent. Sh ... |
| dancing in dubai |
| Where in dubai can you go to learn to dance, hip hop, bollywood, maybe even breakdancing? aree there any groups anyone knows of? im not a professional, but i ike to dance as a hobby, and to keep f ... |
| local removal companies |
| Greetings forum bods, I am soon to be moving house (within Dubai), so can anyone recommend good removal companies? Or perhaps more importantly, ones to avoid. thanks ... |
| What is an ideal contract here? |
| Hi everyone! I'm new to Dubai, recently had an interview with a company and they've agreed to hire me. But the interviewer was also nice enough to tell me honestly that there is an issue with the ... |
| degree verification -UAE |
| Thanks scarlet.. But I think I need to explain further and my situation.. I read in sept 2005 degree verification can be done in empost.. But now there is a new rule. I read it here from one of t ... |
| Etisalat roaming |
| Does anyone know if a wasal prepaid sim card is charged for receiving calls when roaming abroad, or is only to make calls? ... |
| No employment ban in Free Zones? |
| I know this question has been asked many times before, and having checked the archive and other sources I think I know the answer, but just want to make sure I've got it straight. My understa ... |
| A few queries about Dubai |
| whats great about it is that you dont need to be online to level up, you can just let the skills develop as you play, there are short cuts in learning skills fast.......i love the game so far ... |
| Where can I afford to live? |
| I'm moving to Dubai very soon and will begin property-hunting. Am I likely to be able to find a 3-bedroom villa in Jumeira for around Dh180K? I see the occasional at this price in Gulf News but most ... |
| recommendations for doctors and gynecologists |
| Hi. Can anyone recommend a good doctor, gynecologist or fertility clinic in Dubai with experience in IVF and ICSI? ... |
| Dubai's Business Dress Code |
| I'm moving to Dubai from the USA next month and have been told that the dress code in the office is "business". Does this mean wool suits in Dubai? I'm trying to understand how you ca ... |
| Offshore investing |
| In view of comments about investment advisors on blacklist forum thought others might be interested in a website that helps you do things for yourself interest-rates.org.uk features daily updates ... |
| Dubai - relocation from the UK |
| Hi We are making some progress with our move, but still I have many questions :?, so here goes: - Property available to rent: Does it tend to be furnished or unfurnished? - With the actu ... |
| Good bank in Dubai on Euro/GBP savings account? |
| I'm looking for a good, hassle free (easy to withdraw & transfer), and no frills (no minimum balance, no high monthly fee, but interesting interests) bank in Dubai for opening either Euro or GBP. ... |
| Pinata Wanted Urgently |
| Where can I find pinatas here in Dubai? I have only seen basic party supplies, no pinata detected. There's no time to order one online nor make one. Also, I would appreciate if I was guided to a part ... |
| Hotel / Hotel Apartments in Abu Dhabi |
| Dude... ain't gonna happen... not in the Dhabi. I suggest that you either churn out a lot more than that, or commute from Ras Al Khaimah ;) ... |
| Searching for contact at the Cananadian consulate |
| HI there, I have a bit of an interesting situation and require some help. I was trying to get my Dubai drivers license by switching over from my Canadian license. I was told that I needed a letter f ... |
| Advice needed on new job |
| if the co. is going to DMC you'll get a DMC card, not a labour card (essentially the same thing) i'm a permanent resident in Oz and if you have a taxable status there as i do, you'll have to pay t ... |
| Off to Cairo for 4 days :) any ideas? |
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| Unwed mixed ethnicity couple... |
| Chocoholic wrote:But that's Sharjah, it's alot tougher than Dubai. If people are just 'visiting' there's really no issue. As otherwise hotels would not be allowed to give rooms to unmarried co ... |
| Summer Job on a Visit? |
| Chocoholic wrote:Don't know as I'm freelance and work for whom ever requires my services. Choco i need your services :lol: ... |
| EXPAT PACKAGE GOOD OR COULD BE BETTER???? |
| gtmash wrote:What constitutes British schooling? The school where I did my IGCSE schooling in over here charges between 5000 and 7000 per year, depending on class. Good enough to get me into a top-5 ... |
| Possible to find a 1million Dhs, 2 bedroom near Burj alArab? |
| Just a small clarification: by 'near Burj alArab' I mean within 7kilometers or so. ... |
| ANXIOUS MUMMY ARRIVING WITH 2 TOTS!!! |
| bellys wrote:Thanks, thought I had started a riot with this! He will be travelling to the new Jebel Ali airport site. Would you say the springs is suitable then? Not such a bad location, al ... |
| Buying a cat in Dubai |
| Triple post :roll: ... |
| Do you really want to move to Dubai?? |
| xty wrote: scot1870 wrote:That's about the most expensive place in Dubai tho. Anyway, I was paying more than that a year to have my daughter in nursery in the UK 4 days a week, what we pay now is l ... |
| DUBAI or not DUBAI ??? |
| Hi all ! I may have a possibility to have a job in Dubai in the coming months. I'd really like to go there, would be a great opportunity to discover this area and to meet new people...But there' ... |