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| Sunday school for children? |
| I'm looking for Sunday school (though it may be Friday school here, but you know what I mean) for children (about 3.5 yo). Preferably near Burjuman/Karama/Bur Dubai. Anyone knows? ... |
| what is company ban? |
| there is a 6 month labor ban for breaking the contract prematurly. this is standard. as far as i know there is no other ban that can be placed on the employee by the company (through the labour depar ... |
| wife to husband visa? |
| hi to you all, i'm new to this forum ang I dont know if this has been asked already but I still want to hear from you all. my husband is looking for a job as a nurse in dubai but I have an offer ther ... |
| Dubai & The African-American Female |
| Greetings All, I'm strongly considering work in Dubai and doing my homework-great site. Here are my questions/issues: I have several degrees but don't have the strong/specific business backgrou ... |
| No degree = No work permit ??? |
| Hi there, I am asking this on behalf of a friend. I tried to find a similar topic with this question but did not find any. This friend has got 20-odd years work experience in the banking indust ... |
| Importing house contents to Dubai |
| dbxsoul wrote:i'm sure that canada runs 110v as well, don't they share a common power grid? yes indeed my post should have read USA & Canada :oops: ... |
| Questions about Labour ban |
| Guys, penny for your thoughts. 1) One has worked for over 1 year based on the employment contract. However employment visa was obtained later and therefore showed less than 1 year. Do you get a la ... |
| "SECRET Report": Find a job in Dubai - does anyone |
| Hello and Salam everyone, I ran across this website and I'm trying to find their 2007 issue. Does anyone have it, is it worth it, how much did it cost? Does anyone know when the 2008 release will ... |
| Visa Cancellation issues! |
| Hi, I am currently on an expired visa and have finished my grace period since yesterday, i tried to get my visa cancelled at the jebel ali immigration office but ran into some problems. 1. i am ... |
| thermo llc |
| Hi. i just want to know if anyone here ever used to work for thermo llc in Dubai??? could you please give me some advice regarding the work conditions, salary, career growth, any info please that mi ... |
| Fedex? Shipping packages? |
| Hello guys, Just wondering does anybody know how I can ship a small package to the US? I want to send it FedEx or something like that but I can't find a website or any contact info online... is the ... |
| free zone |
| can anyone please explain what exactly is the 'free zone'? cheers ... |
| What do you dislike about Dubai |
| gtmash wrote: benwj wrote: sage & onion wrote:Well I like Dubai, I like the lifestyle, I like the safe environment and I like the weather (8 months of the year) What don't you like? ... |
| Current state of censorship in Dubai |
| I am contemplating coming to work in Dubai for a year and this is an important issue for me in terms of quality of life. Is internet access filtered? To what extent? Are some websites blocked? ... |
| Hey, just wanted to say...... |
| All of you frequent posters (you know who you are) have your petty disagreements and flame wars but I have to say.....THANKS! I don't know that I would have opted for my position in Dubai if it wasn' ... |
| www.yourdubaiguide.com |
| is a good source for information relating to Dubai ... |
| A car lift is required |
| A car lift is required (preferably by a lady) for a lady. From Morooj Rotana Hotel Bld to Dubai Marina at about 5.40 pm. From (Sat) Sun to Thu. Sometimes morning lift will be required, to reach Moroo ... |
| Housing Allowance |
| haxnnxah wrote:so it seems like im getting a good package then, ok i can live with that, i have asked around but everyones so bloody hush hush about what deal theyv'e been given and no one lets on.< ... |
| Visa transfer to Free Zone |
| I resigned from my company in Dubai and had a job in offer in Dubai but can't transfer due to the new NOC rule. My labour card is cancelled but residence visa is yet to be cancelled. I am living ... |
| Postal Service. |
| xty wrote:There are 2 stupid things about Dubai/UAE postal service: 1. Except for couriers like Aramex/DHL/etc, they don't deliver to doorstep. You must have PO Box (personal or company's). |
| Advise on Housing |
| I'm moving to Dubai in December, first month on hotel accommodation and then i'm on my own by January. Some people i know advised me that living in Sharjah saves them a lot as opposed to areas like A ... |
| Essential Guide for Visitor in Dubai |
| gathered some information regarding visitors in Dubai, which can help everybody who like to visit Dubai ... |
| American TV |
| What is the best way to get ESPN, CBS, ABC, NBC while in the UAE? ... |
| Travel Agent for Visa Run??? |
| Hi, Can someone tell me or PM me contact details for a reliable travel agent who can organise a visa run to kish and a visit visa to the UAE for an eastern european. needs to be done this week. ... |
| Visa Cancellation 30-day grace period |
| Hi, Due to changing jobs residence visa has been cancelled (will soon start process of obtaining new one). Apparently there is a 30 day period before I have to leave the country - during this ... |
| WHERE TO GET A BOAT DRIVING LICENSE IN SHARJAH |
| HI, THERE IS ANYONE THAT CAN GIVE TO ME THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONS TO USE MY MOTOR BOAT IN U.A.E. SEA? I HAVE A BOAT ITALIAN DRIVING LICENSE. CAN I CONVERT IT IN A U.A.E. ONE? IF YES WHERE AND HO ... |
| Help with accomodation prices |
| My company wants to send me to Dubai in December. I need to find out how much I will need to live there. We have 2 children and will be looking to live in the Springs or Meadows area. How much shoul ... |
| Expiry of employment visa |
| Quick question what if I’m thinking about leaving my current employer, my visa will be running out soon. What happens if I just let it run out i.e. my 3 year employment visa ends in a few weeks (time ... |
| If I want to bring my family, do I have to be married ? |
| arniegang wrote:also AD is less liberal than DXB in this respect The fact of the matter is, under UAE Federal law, you cannot sponsor your partner and child unless you are married. ... |
| WARNING TO ANYONE THINKING OF GETTING OR CHANGE JOB IN DUBAI |
| NOCs may push skilled workers out of market No Objection Certificates restrict employees’ ability to move. The requirement for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by an employee wishing ... |
| Visit visa for GCC Expats |
| Hi. I am in saudi with valid employment IQAMA and scheduled to visit dubai on 28th october for a training. I can apply for the visa upon entry as I am an engineer by profession plus I have saudi i ... |
| Soon to work near Exchange 2 &3 on SZR: School and Housi |
| Many thanks, it ties in with experienced property developers own thoughts on the dxb market. I was predicting 2008 and so were Hermes Its gonna leave a lot of people in tears when it does happen, ... |
| Breaking accommodation contract early |
| If you have a standard one-year rental contract, paid half up-front and half with post-dated cheque, but then a few months into the contract, for reasons beyond your control, you find that you need t ... |
| Electronic office and/or office space |
| Hi all Does anybody know a contact for finding office space available? I am looking for 100-150sq mtrs in Dubai. If there is none available at this moment is there a possible way to open an Electron ... |
| plz help... |
| Hi Aim basically a BBA graduate and a diploma holder in sales and having experience of 3+ in FMCG and in telecom, worked in leading companies back home. Here I joined a company for there frozen fo ... |
| Canadian grad considering Dubai |
| Hey everyone! I'm Canadian, will soon graduate with a BBA with 2 years of solid experience and fluency in english, french, german and russian (I dont have russian origins). I will soon have an inte ... |
| Office space? |
| Hi I am looking for 100-150 sq metres of office space in Dubai. If not I or rather the company I represent are willing to wait a while if I can secure an electronic office. Any thoughts much apprec ... |
| Help needed locating a good recruitment agent |
| Hi, I am looking at coming out next year after I leave the Royal Navy. I am looking for recommendations for recruitment agents. There are so many out there it is just working out who is good an ... |
| "Manager Tag" for visa-huh? |
| I have been offered a great job there, signed the offer, and sent in the required documents for visa arrangements. I was just asked if I had a Bachelor's degree, as per some rule they cannot give a & ... |
| Racism - how do you deal with it? |
| For the most part you can ignore- but will still depend upon your patience- like when people look at you in a degrading way, or tell you that your english accent is weird or when service people do no ... |
| New temporary Visa requirements |
| Hi all We are coming over to Dubai soon and have just been informed that we now need to have a tempory employment visa prior to arriving. My company is lookinf into this, but has anyone got any ne ... |
| Areas to live in Dubai |
| Hello Just curious as to what different areas of Dubai ar like to live in. I'll be arriving in Dubai in a few week's time and wil initially be staying in the Bu Dubai area, does anyo ... |
| The newly launch website for all U.A.E Residence... |
| You want a webiste that have it all, Hotel, Resort, Property Listing, Apartment, in one stop shop? PLEASE VISIT OUR new website: www.emiratesresidence.com ... |
| Cheap international calls |
| Hi! Just wanted to know which is the cheapest way to make international calls from Dubai. We were spoilt for choice in London, not only with international phonecards but also systems like teled ... |
| If there was one thing you'd do before moving to Dubai...... |
| Bring more money with you. So you can pay rental checks. Get furniture etc. ... |
| please please please |
| advise me, how many times are you allowed to do a visa run. I have recently read in the Gulfnews, that you are only allowed to do a visa run twice then you have leave Dubai for 1 month then you w ... |
| Pet Relocation from America |
| Any one know of a reputable pet relocation company between America and Dubai. The person I would have recommended left Dubai and the one's I know from K-9 have more experience with European/Australi ... |
| Engineer Salary (What should I expect?) |
| Craigo wrote: maximusprime wrote: Wow, I need to get a job where you work. See if they need any ME's. Afraid not fella. We're only a construction consultant firm, project management and ... |
| Please offer me guidance as getting confused!! |
| Mark Harris wrote:Hi all, have been offered the following package as a surveyor.. AED 300k all in broken as follows: 196,200 - basic salary (16,350 / month) [color=red]Would depend ... |
| the chiepest way how to commute to work?? |
| sage & onion wrote: Y wrote:Dear folks, I have to find the company which provides transportation services for every day. I dont have a car and taxi is too expensive. thanks Good luc ... |
| MEDICAL TEST (important) |
| They make a blood test and only check AIDS. They do not care about your health at all. ... |
| PIPITHY DIDAM ?????? |
| What do you mean? Is she asking 50 Dhs from me?. For what?. Why should I give her 50 Dhs? ... |
| cheated by interviewing company |
| hi all, i need some help on the folllowing: i was sponsored a visit visa by a company who called me for an interview to Dubai. they also sent me a so called return e-ticket of 'air arabia'. when ... |
| Law on switching job "unprofessionally" |
| As there are so many cases like this (and I'm tired of unprofessional people asking about this issue - yea yea people are free to choose, it's a free country, bla bla bla), here it goes. Quote: ... |
| Duabi- Abu dhabi vs Singapore Job- Please suggest |
| Hello Friends, In an effort to seek the best opinion to decide on final judgement, I need expert help. I have got offer from a company in Abu Dhabi as well as one in singapore. Moneywise both hav ... |
| HIPHOP DANCERS IN DUBAI |
| WHERE CAN I FIND A DANCE CLUB/GROUP/ORGANIZATION HERE IN DUBAI?I WANNA JOIN AND FURTHER IMPROVE MYSELF.AND ALSO MEET NEW FRIENDS.I LIVE AT BUR DUBAI BDW. ... |
| HELP!!.... Looking for friends for my daughter! |
| Hey all you families.... My partner and I have recently come to Dubai, with our three year old daughter! I have not booked her into school yet, as I don't know how long we will be staying. T ... |
| Help - So many questions, so little time! |
| Hi All I have just signed up to this very informative forum and found out answers to a number of my queries, but one thing I haven't found is an up to date and definative list of living expenses. ... |
| Kids club. |
| Hi everybody ! We are very new in Dubai. One thing I have noticed that kids generally stay at home here. We have a 3 year old boy and he has got the same problem. Are there kids club in Deira/Bur ... |
| Looking for part-time domestic help |
| I'm looking for a maid/ maid agency who can provide domestic cleaning services as well as the cleaning equipment, for cleaning my apartment in the Barsha area opposite The Greens. Schedule will be ... |
| Medicines - Asthma sufferer! <wheeze> |
| Is anyone an asthma sufferer? I only have it mildly really, although require steroid inhaler daily and carry an inhaler. Are these things available, do you have to pay, do you just see the doctor ... |
| Anybody Fishing around Dubai? |
| Hi all! My family and I have been here for 5 weeks and starting to settle in. We have not seen or met too many others from the states. It would be nice to network with someone else from the stat ... |
| Shipping goods to Dubai |
| Hello I'm relcoating to Dubai in a few week's time and will probably ship a suitcase or two before I go. Was jus wondering if anyone knows how much, roughly, it costs to clear goods through ... |
| Dubai / Israel - please help!! |
| Hi, I am an avid visitor to Dubai (just got back actually!) We are in the process of looking at buying a home there and hopefully one day moving there - possible by the end of this year. Today ... |
| Visa for 3 or 5 months? |
| I have UAE national friend in Dubai and he invited me to come there for 3 months or maybe 5 months in 2007. I have been there before too but only some weeks so I was wonder is it easy to get visa for ... |
| Young US Grad considering dubai |
| First off, great forum I've read back almost all of the entries for the last couple of months and I've learned a lot as a result. I'll be graduating in a couple of months and although I have a cou ... |
| Horizon school/ Emirates Internation school |
| Any good or bad things someone can share on these school pls.... ... |
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| delete me please ... |
| Enough to live on |
| Hi...wife...2 kids...12,000 - 14,000 dhs/month + house and probably a small car allowance. Is that enough to live on? Is that enough to save a bit of money on? Neither my wife or myself are big into ... |
| Curtain rods |
| Does anyone know where I can find metal curtain rods, with different diameters, where they cut the particular length I need? Thanks a lot. ... |
| Residence visa and Medical Test |
| hello people, I am very new to the forum and have a few questions as I am planning to relocate to DXB in the near future. I live in the UK have been recently offered a job in DXB. I am wonder ... |
| Construction in residential area at night |
| Is this still the case in Ramadan? The site across from me is making loads of noise and its 9pm in the evening??? Can they do this? ... |
| San Francisco to Dubai - Worth the move? |
| I guess now that I look at it 24k is fair but im surprised that college graduates out of an ivy league institution only earn 34K starting in the states. You can't support a good life on 7300 dirhams ... |
| Cost of Living in Dubai |
| So you'll be making LESS in Dubai with MUCH higher expenses here. ... |
| Moving to Dubai |
| How can I move this thread to Help forum? ... |
| Which area to live? |
| hcaleman, Al Mina Rd is right in Bur Dubai - heaps of shops/restaurants around here. You can probably find some decent apartments near here. Another option is to live on Sheikh Zayed Rd or around ... |
| New VOIP service with excellent voice clarity & cheaper |
| Hello, I am introducing you a new VOIP Phone, namely PC2Phone. The following are the features of this Phone. · Excellent Voice Clarity, just like ordinary phone ... |
| Calling Home |
| Those of you who are in Dubai that are from the USA and Canada, how do you call home? Are you finding ways to use Skype or other VOIP programs? Do you have a low cost alternative? I'll be arrivi ... |
| corporate relocation to dubai. dont bring movies/music? |
| Sydneysider wrote:just don't bring porn in-- they get squirrely about that kind of blatant stuff as long as we can re-download, that's fine :D ... |
| Car Rent with international licence & resident visa? |
| Thanks guys for info. I heard that car rental is only on rental agency, which does't make sense if police stops u. And if u show them ur international licence, then u just need to drive 15-20 drivin ... |
| How to get a Residence Visa for my son |
| funny, the 'english' link is not visible in firefox but its there in IE. anyone else see that? screenshots [URL=http://imageshack.us][/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us][/URL] |
| Where to live when working at Dubai media city |
| ***-adese-**** wrote:i have an available bedspace but for filipinos only..550/month, 30aed max of dewa, with free internet and orbit How much for 3 bedrooms? ... |
| Is this offer good reason to move? |
| If I'm not mistaken, 2-3K HKD per month equiv 1-1.5K AED per month. That's a piece of cake, you can save a lot more than that in Dubai, IF you don't expect much and consider these options... - Acc ... |
| Is this offer good reason to move? |
| jayzed is absolutely right... Dubai is an expensive city and if you already have a good life and are happy where you are, there isn't much incentive to move... ... |
| Transporting Vinyl To Dubai |
| No-one works off vinyl? That sucks pretty badly. Having said that, I also use a laptop, but I much prefer my vinyl. That's a good point about getting my girlfriend to pick them up though, to save ... |
| Did your employer take your passport? |
| Fayz, you can work on a husbands sponsorship. All the company requires is for the sponsor (husband) to fill out a no objection form, and the company applies for a temporary labour card. That's what m ... |
| Dubai or stay put in Malaysia? |
| Hi all, I'm considering a move to Dubai from Kuala Lumpur. I'm not Malaysian but have been working here for a few years. Was wondering if anyone could compare the two cities and tell the differenc ... |
| Visa ban |
| Can someone explain me in which case you have a ban if you leave your company for another ? is it before one year or is it an automatic ban which comes if you break any contract no matters how many m ... |
| Can I bring my PC to UAE |
| I am working for an IT company in chennai india and visiting sharjah very soon. Can I bring my PC ( Only CPU ) ?. Will customs allow carrying PC to sharjah? OR Can I bring my motherboard + ... |
| Rent Committee tel number |
| Anyone know the telephone number of the Rental Committee for questions and disputes on your tenancy contract? ... |
| Salary for advertising creative |
| I'm an advertising copywriter with more than 10 years of experience and many international awards. To all the expats in advertising: how much can someone fetch with my kind experience and credentia ... |
| As a woman in Dubai |
| Hello! I just joined this forum today and was hoping to pick the brain of more experienced Dubai residents out there about how things work in the UAE, and what you should and should not do. ... |
| Expat packages |
| Can anyone tell me what a typical Expat package is these days-for 2008? Thanks ... |
| Family Resident Visa - On Vacation |
| Hi Everyone. I will be going to dubai soon with working visa. My family would join me later once I successfully settled there. My question is...Once they joined me in Dubai and got a resident ... |
| Selling selling issues |
| Okay folks, so I sold my car. Instead of going to Dubai Police to get the ownership transferred, the buyers insisted that I go with them to some shady second-hand car dealer (probably to save them mo ... |
| Help!! Dubai and Abu Dhabi - What's the difference?? |
| Ok people!! I know what some of you are going to say, silly things like: 1) Its a different city 2) Its a different emirate 3) Its spelt different Ok - thats the limit of what I know!! Right ... |
| Where can I get Duabi Visit Visa at low cost ? |
| Hello friends, My visit visa is going to expire recently. I would like to take one visit visa to Dubai. Many of the agents here are charging 1200-1500 AED for a vi ... |
| No NOC certificate |
| I am thinking of leaving my company, but have been told that they have a policy of not issuing NOC certificates? Can someone let me know what this means in real terms? I have been with the company ... |
| Medical test (important) |
| Hi all, :?: I would like to come to dubai, i want to know abt the medical tests in dubai for a employment visa,. i had pleaurel effusion (flued collection in lungs) 8 months before and flued has rem ... |
| Medical test Important |
| Hi all, :?: I would like to come to dubai, i want to know abt the medical tests in dubai for a employment visa,. i had pleaurel effusion (flued collection in lungs) 8 months before and flued h ... |