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| what happens if i leave my bank account open |
| Hi, I am in India and now planning to get my employment visa cancelled and work in india. But would like to visit dubai in future for recreation on a visit visa. Can someone tell me, what will ... |
| pc games --cheap rate |
| are there any places where can i puchse games for chep rate? i heard somewhere in karama, stwa,naser square but any can tell me specifically which shop? or any other related information? ... |
| I start a job in Dubai May 15th, any advice? |
| Hi All, I've really appreciated all of the advice that has been put on the site, and feel much more secure about the move out after having a good read through. However, I thought I might put my ... |
| "Looking for a Pakistani national who left Pakistan 7 m |
| A person fled to Dubai -Muhammad sajid Ghauri passport no AN 4195581- PAKISTANI NATIONAL he is absent from the Sean for the last seven months. He is missing from Pakistan and has fled to Dubai. A ... |
| New UAE Coat of Arms |
| Does anyone have a big image of the new UAE Coat of Arms? I need it for a report and all i can find is a little one. About a page size would be good please help asap. Thank you. ... |
| Can my mother-in-law live with us? |
| Hi everyone, I've recently been offered employment in UAE (Dubai) and if I take the job, I'll be moving there with my wife and mother-in-law. This brings up the question - can my mother-in-law move ... |
| E-Form |
| Has any of you used the Department of Immigration's eform website? I would like to apply for a maid's visa. Can everything be done online? On their website it says eform application fee is 220 but th ... |
| maid visa transfer |
| i am transferring a visa for a maid we want to employ, what documents to i need to take with me to the residency place (beside trade center). ... |
| ****moving from Toronto to Dubai*** |
| I graduated last year with a HBA from UofT and about to graduate in May with another degree in Education. (The teaching market in the province has a surplus of teachers so not likely to find a perm ... |
| Need help finding a gift |
| So, im on the lookout for a music box to give to my friend as a farewell gift, and i need to know where i can find one / what kind of store would have one / where i could even start looking. Any sugg ... |
| moving to Dubai...with no clue and a smile :) |
| Hi! Am looking at moving to Dubai from Australia in the near future (time for a sea-change) and have absolutely no idea how to go about it :D Can anyone share some helpful hints or insights int ... |
| gynecologist in duabi |
| hi, I am pregnant and I am looking for a good gynecologist. I have heard a lot of bad things about doctors and hospitals in dubai. does anyone know a good gynecologist? please share your experie ... |
| bike rentals? |
| Hi Does anyone know any bike rentals in Dubai? but good ones not like the mini market ones :P ... |
| Having a baby in Dubai |
| Hi my husband is in the throws of interviews, offers pending etc for a move to Dubai - hopefully in the next few months. Although its fantastic news for us, we just found out that I am pregna ... |
| Dinner suit - tux hire |
| Hi, anyone know where I can hire a dinner suit or tuxedo? ... |
| Rent increase question??? |
| I am currently renting a 1 bed apartment in Dubai Marina. My tenancy started on Oct 2006 and I re-newed in Oct 2007. When I re-newed, my landlord stated that he wanted to increase the rent. I told ... |
| Giving birth in Dubai vs UK |
| Dear Dubai Forum, Its looking like I'll be posted to Dubai shortly and for 2-3 years. I've spent time there before and loved the place, even though that was a few years ago and I know its grown pr ... |
| long distance calls |
| are there any calling cards available that will permit me to make frequent calls to the united states from dubai? thanks, in advance. ... |
| Looking for hobby classes |
| Hi, I am interested in joing some hobby classes like Ceramics, candle making,Painting etc. Please let me know if there are any in Dubai. Minnie. ... |
| Visit Visa |
| Dear all i ve been offered an employment from a uae company,,, and currently they are processing for my employment visa,,, but they need me urgently so they have sent a visit visa,,, would that ... |
| Freelance photgographer/writer considering a move to Dubai. |
| But I can't seem to find much information about I'd need to know as a freelancer wanting to work in Dubai. UK passport holder (if it makes any difference) Any pointers would be gratefully recei ... |
| Social / Expat clubs in Dubai? |
| hello all! can anyone tell me if there are social, outdoor sports or activity clubs in Dubai? as i am interested :idea: :D ciaoz ... |
| Sky TV |
| Hi All, My friend has Sky TV in Australia , perfect picture but costing a small fortune per month. Does anybody have over there with good quality? He's using the Slingbox , ant advice would be very h ... |
| Lovely Girls |
| Hi everyone ^^ Did someone go to the Eppco station near The Greens ? When i've been there to fill my car, there was few girls dressed in black who were giving away some Coca-Cola Zero for free. ... |
| Is this Salary enough ? Moving to Dubai from New Zealand |
| Hi Everyone, I have received a job offer for the position of a Senior Research Executive based in Dubai. They have offered 197,000 AED yearly. This is inclusive of accommodation, fuel and car a ... |
| Closing bank account on leaving the country |
| Can anyone advise on the steps that you need to take with regard to your bank account when you leave the country? I'm leaving at the end of this month, but my final month's salary won't be paid into ... |
| Removals? |
| Hi Guys Can anyone recommend a decent (not too expensive) removals firm to move me from Springs to Old Town please? Am looking for someone with a proper van not an open sided one! Thanks :- ... |
| Car with a driver - private taxi for monthly rent |
| Does anyone know if it is possible to find a car with a driver for a rent on a monthly basis who can drive me around where ever i wish to..not the official cab..it far too expensive if rented for a l ... |
| visit visa? mission visa? |
| Hey forumers! anybody heard about mission visa? what's the difference between mission and visit visa? how much? If visit visa.... purely visit-no plans of employment, what are the basic docume ... |
| may you plz list the cool/fun hangouts in Dubai? |
| Hey, my name is Mahmoud. I'm an 18 year old Palestinian/Lebanese teen residing in Dallas. And I'm soon gonna visit KSA for a Brief period of time on may (for a week) and then I plan to head off to Du ... |
| Anyone into scuba diving? |
| I did some research and found that there is a diving club here in Dubai. The wife and I were avid divers in our travels, but haven't been in about 2 years. We need a refresher, and then would like to ... |
| moving/immigrating to dubai-medical insurance |
| hi all, we are considering moving/immigrating to dubai. here are my questions: - some real estate agents here in iran claim that by buying a [big enough?] property in dubai one can get &q ... |
| QUick Visa Panic |
| Sorry I know Visa questions come up all the time. Mine is.... If I get a job for a company and get my sponsorship/visa through the job, who else can come in on my Visa? - my children - my husb ... |
| rent car.. |
| hi, i still need help.. Does anybody know where I can rent a car? I got mi driving license 4 days ago and I don’t have any license from mi home country, most car rentals require that you have a lice ... |
| Rex Drive-in cinema location? |
| how do i get to Rex drive in cinema? all i know is its somewhere near Mirdiff. Is it even open still? any idea on their timings? ... |
| Wonderland admission price |
| How much does it cost for one admission to Wonderland water-park near garhood bridge? ... |
| Civil Enginner needs help! |
| Hey all! I have been offered a job with the construction company Carillion as a graduate civil engineer based in the UK. The company is also located in Dubai (Al futtaim carillion) but seem slight ... |
| Chiropractors / Acupuncturists in Dubai? |
| Hi all. I live in Al Nahda 2 and I'm looking for a chiropractor, preferably one who also does acupuncture or has an acupuncturist in the same office. I have 2 herniated discs which bring on very p ... |
| Illegal sex... |
| Ive read it's illegal if you're unmarried..!! So what punishment do I get if Im "caught in the act" ?? (Im from the UK by the way...) ... |
| Best Place to Buy a Car (and what to expect) |
| Can anyone recommend a place to get a good deal on a new or used car. Will I need to have my UAE license before I can buy? What sort of paperwork should I expect? Thanks ... |
| Malays |
| any malays on the board that can help me with a translation or meanin of something, pls pm me. ... |
| What kind of license do I need to start a website in the UAE |
| I'm confused between commerical, professional and service. It'll be a joint venture with an Emirati citizen. In Sharjah. And our primary income will be from advertisements on the website. Tha ... |
| New and looking to make friends |
| I am here on vacation/business for the next 6 months- 1 year! I'm looking to meet new poeple! Any help on the 20-30 age group hang out scene? Sport affiliations? Clubs? Thanks! ... |
| gold trade |
| anybody knows of companies who trade with large quantities of gold here in dubai? ... |
| South African lookin for job in dubai |
| want to relocate, looking for job in cnc field,help plz ... |
| any football teams to join? |
| Does anybody know of any amateur football clubs or expat teams because i need to start doing some excercise, im getting fat! ... |
| Qs on buying affordable 1/2BR apt & residence visa |
| I'm thinking seriously now to buy an apartment, rather than spending money on increasing rent, moreover I think I'll stay in Dubai for few years ahead. As of current, which developments do you kno ... |
| how to over come ban |
| i have completed 3 yrs in my present company and now i want to move on and have some offers too.....but my present companyinvariably insists on 6 months ban.......how do i join the other company in t ... |
| Oz Grand Prix |
| Does anyone know what TV channels are showing the Australian Grand Prix this weekend? Confirmed answers please no wild guesses. ... |
| Jumeirah Beach Hotel |
| Hi Guys, 10 years ago I was part of an 'acoustic duo' act, playing nightly in the English pub (Dhow 'N Anchor) of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The manager in charge of the outlet, at the time, was an ... |
| used Xbox games?? |
| can Anyone tell me where I can get them? Its for my son ... :oops: Honestly!! p.s...I live near the Marina if anyone can help ... |
| Looking for patrners to share a boat |
| Hello, I am looking for 1-2 people that would be interested in buying a boat for leisure purposes. The price would be approximately 150 000-180 000dhs. so each person would pitch in 50-60 each. I ... |
| Heriot-Watt or UOWD? |
| I live in Europe and I'm thinking of studying at one of these universities (Heriot-Watt or UOWD) and I really want to know what you think about them. Do they have a good reputation (in the UAE an ... |
| Online Order - fashion |
| Has anyone ordered anything online (fashion item) from overseas (US or Australia)? Do they deliver ok? ... |
| Shaving supplies |
| Hey there, Has anyone seen a shop selling more than the standard shaving accesories? Specifically, I am looking for a finer selection of shaving brushes and old-school double sided safety razors. ... |
| NOC again.. |
| Once again this one is regarding the ban. i've been working for almost 20 months with the current employer and am an engineer by profession. My contract is of 'unlimited' nature. Do i require an NOC ... |
| Language exchange: English for Spanish |
| I'm interested to learn Spanish, more of conversational. I can teach you English or practice speaking with you. My time allows me 1-2 hours a week for this matter. Thanks. ... |
| Music Teachers and Suburbs |
| Hi, I’m wondering if anyone knows any good music teachers in Dubai. I’ve been offered a job and will be moving in May. I would like to take up the Clarinet again but have no idea where to start ... |
| Can you tell me what is good about living in Dubai apart ... |
| Okay Dubai residents, here's your chance to sell me Duabi, UAE ! What is good about this place apart from the usual - Tax Free, the Malls and the good weather ? Take into account that I am a young ... |
| thinking of moving to Dubai. |
| I am currently residing in Toronto, Canada. I am looking to purchase property in Dubai. Here is the help I need (please): (1) What is the best location to purchase a 2 bedroom complex... we are loo ... |
| anyone know of a 2 bed apartment to rent??? |
| for a friend of mine from uk? gtohalloran@yahoo.co.uk many thanks. 8) ... |
| Alcohol |
| Hey guys! Can u tell me is it OK if i bring a bottle of vodka to Dubai...or will i have troubles? Thanks! ... |
| Preferential treatment for local Arabs... |
| We all know that the locals in Dubai receive preferential status above all expats, but I experienced in first hand the full extent of this self-deceiving favouritism last week... as I was waiting in ... |
| best auto lenders/loan/banks dubai |
| hi, who is the best bank/lender to get an auto loan from? i am buying a second hand car and was wondering who i should be getting my loan from? who has the best rates, service, package, etc.. a ... |
| temporary drivers license |
| Can anyone tell me where to get a temporary drivers license for dubai? I've done the eye test and got pics done but nowhere on internet seems to say where to go to get it. I know its RTA but where ar ... |
| Weightlifting/Bodybuilding |
| Just wondering who's into the weights scene over here either recreational training or more serious bodybuilding. If anybody knows where to get some good quality "supps" pm me. ... |
| Maid Issue |
| Need to get a visa for our live in maid. Problem is its a shared villa, noone is married, our companies can't do it, and lady that maid has current visa with has refused to extend it. I would like ... |
| Salary? Tax? urbanplanner |
| HI, I currently live in the UK and am thinking of relocating to Dubai! Im a landuse/transport planner and have bn offered a job (masterplanning&project management role) with a large global firm ... |
| getting a passport/visa photo taken... where? |
| Hello, I need to get a passport/visa photo taken. My employer says I need 20 copies and they cannot be just printed from a home printer. Where is a good place to get these done cheaply? Anyth ... |
| Getting Residence Visa With No Job |
| Is it possible to acquire a residence visa with no employment? Can you just live in Dubai for a year or longer and not have a job, but still have the right to live in the city? Thanks. ... |
| Any Visa Agency? |
| Hello, I browsed through the Dubai Expat Help Forum extensively for information regarding the conversion of Visit Visa to Residency Visa. Many of the posts said that the company can expedite t ... |
| Is snuff (snus) legal in Dubai? |
| I´m going to travell to Dubai in 2 weeks. I just wonder if it´s legal to bring snuff (the swedish mouth tobacco, snus) for personal use. How much can i bring and will it be any trouble at the airpo ... |
| BBC UK TV from any country! |
| For all you BBC lovers out there, we have a program designed just for you! ... |
| Is my friend in trouble? |
| Hi This question is probably aimed at someone who knows the law, or has most likely been through a very similar situation. A friend of mine was driving on J.B.Road on the far left lane doing ab ... |
| Student Loan, Natioanl Insurance, BUPA |
| Hi all, I'm going to work in Dubai on secondment, where I'll be getting paid straight into a UAE bank account. Over here, I pay student loan contributions, pension, national insurance etc and I ... |
| Opening a bank account? |
| Hello, I have a little odd question, right now I am working in Syria (Damascus) and here they can't offer me ( they dont offer it at all) a creditcard. Is it possible to open a bank account in ... |
| sharjah driving license |
| Hi, I have a sharjah driving license and I would like to convert it to a international driving license does anybody know where, is it sharjah police? And how long it would take? ... |
| Migraine headache |
| Does anybody know any specialist in migraine/ neurologist in Sharjah or Dubai?. ... |
| looking for partner in Dubai to build fastest street car |
| i dont have cash i am interested in maybe offering logistics service to support your project. pm me ... |
| two quick things--mobile phones and free internet |
| i'll be in dubai for the net couple of months, and had two quick questions-- 1) i'll need to purchase a mobile, complete with a dubai number. where's a good place to find a basic phone with a ca ... |
| visit visa deposit |
| I was on a visit visa when I got a job and they did a visa run in a way that I did not have to exit the country. I have a pakistani passport. My question is how do I get my 2000Dhs deposit back? ... |
| Rent a car |
| Does any body know of any place or somebody i can rent a car off because im finding it diificult in terms of transport, Im having trouble trying to find a rent a car company which will accept me beca ... |
| Need your expertise on a labour situation... |
| Please help me find answers. My health is in danger if I continue with this empoyer.... The company I joined last december 2007 was the one who paid for my airfare. I signed an offer back in my ... |
| Tailors |
| Hi Can someone reccommend me a tailor (4 my husband) in karama/satwa? Also a textile/fabric shop ? Many thanks ... |
| Spanish school? |
| Hi there Can anyone tell me if there is a school that teaches the Spanish curriculum in Dubai/UAE? Thanks in advance Tony ... |
| Timmys |
| hard to belive there is no good coffe makers there.. yeah i know what you mean making at home and getting from timmy... but atleast something is better then nothing.... ... |
| Car Rental |
| Hi, Does anybody know where I can rent a car? I got mi driving license 4 days ago and I don’t have any license from mi home country, most car rentals require that you have a license at least 6 month ... |
| Tim Hortons... in Dubai cant beat that |
| :D So guys and girls.. tell me what would you do to just to have a Tim Hortons coffee.. I am comming to UAE.... bringing lot of timmy for my self for 1 month trip...while i look for Job Oppru ... |
| A decent "living wage" |
| Can anyone or everyone tell me what a good living wage is in Dubai expressed as a percent increase over time? I don't need dollar figures, as that is all relative to your lifestyle and financial comm ... |
| Medical Insurance |
| I am a US citizen just got an offer in Dubai. I have a question regarding medical insurance. My company will provide medical/dental/vision for a monthly premium of $565.00 (approx 21,000 AED) for the ... |
| What happens if I die in Dubai without a Will? |
| reviewer wrote: walker01 wrote:I am a British expat moving to Dubai and I am very concerned that if I die my assets will be distributed in accordance with Muslim Sharia Law. No, in your case ... |
| Friday brunch |
| Ok i'm pretty new to dubai, been here for a month but was wondering where the best place to go for brunch is, somewhere where drinks are included would be good! Maybe around the marina/greens/jbr are ... |
| Brand new and with toddler |
| Just arrived in Dubai and my 3 year old son is bored out of his little mind. We are in short-term accommodation in the Marina, no car and in desperate need of activities for my son. Does anyone hav ... |
| Jumeirah Beach Residence - Help! |
| Hi Would 170k get you a decent 3 bed apartment around Dubai Marina such as JBR? What is the development and location like, are there decent facilities for kids within the complex? Thx ... |
| thinking of shifting to dubai |
| Hello to everyone, myself and my husband are thinking of moving to dubai with our children 18,15,6 to work if any body has any information that they think will help us be glad to hear from you all. ... |
| Degree Certificate Attestation |
| Hi, I came to Dubai before two years. Right now I’m working in a company in Dubai free zone. While coming to Dubai I didn’t get my certificate attested. After I joined the company UAE government ... |
| filipinos or other nationalities with medical case |
| are there filipinos or other nationalities out there in dubai working or has a residence visa yet is affected with hepa b? how did u get in there? did u pass the medical testing done by their governm ... |
| Afterschool activities or stuff to do with toddlers |
| What is there to do? Besides go to the Mall. Are there any sport clubs etc? ... |
| double-locking doors |
| Is it just me or is it strange that there are 2 levels of "locked" on doors here. You know, how one turn of the key locks the door, and another turn in the same direction locks it again. ... |
| Teacher Moving to Dubai In August |
| HOUSING OPTIONS? We just accepted a teahing position in Dubai. The school will pay for our housing (plus 1/2 utilities), or we can choose to receive 110,000 AED, but we will be responsible for all u ... |