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| List of Dubai Schools |
| There is a list of schools in Dubai from the ExpatWoman.com website that could be useful for DF members too... http://www.expatwoman.com/profiles.php?ID=46&geosplit=Middle%20East http://www ... |
| Bringing dogs from the UK |
| I will be moving to Oman in a few weeks and would like to bring my 2 medium sized dogs out at some stage. I have been quoted over £1000 each by a specialist company and wondered if anybody had any pe ... |
| Australian Drivers License here |
| Is an Australian Drivers License valid here? My husband's coming over for about a month so i was wondering if he has to go thro with the whole international license thing or is it avoidable? any i ... |
| really worrin |
| hello every body.....right now i am in abu dhabi.....i reached here to work for a construction company....for the post of a civil site engineer...but the problem is that ...my visa is of lower catego ... |
| Is this offer good enough? please help! |
| Hi Expats and other knowledgeable people on this forum. i have been reading through this forum and find it a very interesting one - so great work by all. i too may join in soon, but will need some ... |
| Dress Code |
| Greetings all.. I'm finally arriving in Dubai next Tuesday... I hear it gets a bit chilly in the evenings...will I need a jacket? is leather okay? And when I go for interviews (for managemen ... |
| Employment Options - Ban, Noc etc. Help Required |
| Hi, Would greatly appreciate help and advice on the subjects below. I am UK expat, been here 8 months with a UK company. I have residency and employment visa etc. For many reasons I don't wa ... |
| Spanish Lessons |
| Anyone know of a good language school/institute or person...to learn spanish?? ... |
| Anyone here ever work selling cellphones in Dubai? |
| Working for Axiom or one of those big store chains... Need some info, if you've ever worked for one drop me a PM.. Thanks! ... |
| Visit visa question |
| Hi all, I want to book my flight for Dubai, i have to know how long can i stay in dubai. I check all the relevant websites -and of course this forum- and i see that i don't need a visa prior to ... |
| Bringing a dog! |
| Hey there .. do any of you have any experience of bringing your dog with you when you relocated to Dubai? My husband and I might possibly be relocating in August but unless we can bring the dog, it' ... |
| Employment in Qatar |
| How are the expats population there? Are non - muslim ladies wearing abaya & shella? What about public transport? Is English widely spoken there? ... |
| The FA Cup |
| Hey anyone know which channel they showing the FA cup this weekend. Dont think ART are broadcasting ... |
| Music Shop |
| Hi, Just want to pick the brains out there, I am looking to find a music shop to buy a drum kit for my son's birthday (I know I may regret this decision later) but I was told there was a good mus ... |
| Looking to buy this year, need some advice! |
| Hey all, first off Happy New Year to everyone! :) I am going to be in the market this year for a villa and needed some advice from the real estate gurus here. Here is some info about my require ... |
| aussie tax laws |
| hi , would just like to know if there r any aussies out there who r working in dubai and planning to come back to oz after a couple of years, who have other oz income such as investment properties. i ... |
| Career V's Money |
| I am in a predicament. I have been offered a position in Dubai but the money is only approx US$20K more than my current status in Australia. Is it worth up routing my family for this small financial ... |
| Online Shopping for Electronics - need price on camera? |
| Hey Guys, I'm just back from a 2 week stay in Dubai and loved every minute of it. I will definitely be returning. I did notice that electronics are very cheap in Dubai, and I am looking at buying ... |
| Rent a 4x4 but no 4x4ing for you! |
| I want to rent a 4x4 to go to Musumdam (Oman). Car rental places are telling me I can only drive in the UAE! Does anyone know of a place that will rent to me and let me drive to Oman? I explained ... |
| Dubai COST OF LIVING |
| saas ... |
| Background check |
| I expect to cop a bit of grief for this but what the hell. I applied for a Dubai job with a slightly 'beefed' up CV. My references got checked and then I received an offer of employment. When I go th ... |
| Need advice re Offer of employment |
| Dear all, I just joined the forum and really need an advice. Good or bad offer? I got a job offer + Remuneration. AED, 45,000/month -all inclusive (salary, food , accommodation ) + company vehicle ... |
| Where is the starting point for new Dubai business |
| I have a current business in UK and wish to open a similar office in Dubai and wish to know what I can do from this end (UK) and what I need to bring over as when I come over time will b ... |
| Alcohol license with an Abu Dhabi visa |
| Really just for people’s information if they search for this one day. I’m going out of my mind trying to do the legal thing and get an alcohol license. The issue is that I have an Abu Dhabi visa ... |
| <<<<mobiles>>>> |
| iam buyin a mobilee... any clue wht would be really worth it.. my budget is around 1000-+100 give your eedbacxk thanks ... |
| Good or bad offer? |
| Dear all,Need advice re Offer of employment I just joined the forum and really need an advice. I got a job offer + Remuneration. AED, 45,000/month -all inclusive (salary, food , accommodation ) ... |
| Financial difficulty in the UK |
| I am in the proces of going through an IVA an Involuntary Application in the UK, will this affect by job prospects in Dubai. IVA is like a Debt Plan I have one monthy statement to pay. I will not be ... |
| which laptop is the best?? |
| Hey was thinkin of buying a laptop for myself....what you think would be the best average laptop to for. ** I dont play games. ** No hard core softwares being worked on >> I watch in movie ... |
| Plz.Help by cheap HOTEL |
| Salam alekum I need cheap hotel in Dubai. Some 1 can help me :?: :?: :?: ... |
| Sheesa help |
| I recently got a pipe for at home and had a really bad attempt at getting it going today. I bought some regular barbecue charcoal from the super market which made me cough up. I now have a headach ... |
| New Driving Offence Punishments to be implimented |
| Traffic and Transport Published: 27/12/2006 12:00 AM (UAE) Errant drivers to face new black point system from January By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter Dubai: One person is killed every ... |
| Tattoo parlours? |
| Sup people. Ill be coming to dubai next year and I want to know about any good tattoo parlors around there. I searched and found this thread here. http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=370 ... |
| Import tax |
| Is there import tax in Dubai? I talk small items in boxes, not like cars to import. Thanks ... |
| THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO... |
| THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELLPHONE COULD DO... There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for su ... |
| Arabic Radio & TV (ART) English Listings |
| Can anyone point me in the direction of an online source where I can find English listings for the ART Sports Channels? There are some good SPL games on today and we don't want to miss them! Ross ... |
| Dance de salon-Ballroom Dancing? |
| Anybody knows some names of dancing schools in Dubai. i expect dance de salon school.... i hope to metion for me the names of these schools? ... |
| Question about Arrival |
| So I am leaving for Dubai tonight, my work visa is not ready yet.....and I bought a one- way ticket. I have a US passport...am I gonna have a problem since it's one way? ... |
| Tranferring maid's sponsorship |
| Hi, I’m pretty certain my query is answered somewhere in the thousands of archived messages, but I couldn’t find it through the search engine. Anyhow, I have a maid that I have sponsored through 2 ... |
| I need help! |
| I have recently been informed that I have a career opportunity in Dubai. I know absolutely nothing about Dubai. Can anyone help me out? Cost of living? Monthly rent of 1 or 2 bedroom apt? Weather? Is ... |
| Ashtanga Yoga |
| Can anyone tell me where I can find a place for Ashtanga and or Power Yoga?? ... |
| Happy holydays |
| I would like to say thanks for all of you who helps me during my searching process of information from Dubai. Now, it is time to say Thank you and Happy Holydays. I am sending below my message for ... |
| Driving License |
| I've read all the posts here about driving in Dubai. I have a provisional driving license and can someone be kind enough to tell me how i could convert this? Do i need to sit for theory tests befor ... |
| Dubai International City |
| Hi Guys I am looking for a place to stay in Dubai with my potential move to Dubai. i found this link http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/property_for_rent.php?id=100565 is this place a ... |
| I met one guy from Dubai this summer in Bulgaria - Europe!!! |
| I lost his email and he doesnt have mine. And I dont know how to find him and his email, does anyone how to find him? Do you guys have in Dubai or UAE some web adress similar to my space? ... |
| Contraceptive pill |
| Hi I am a young female who just recently moved to Dubai…and was wondering how I can get my hands on the contraceptive pill??? If it is available here! Thanks for any advice given X ... |
| transport from dubai airport to sharjah |
| i will be arriving with family of 5 and 5 large suitcases and couple of boxes next friday. other than taking multiple taxis from the airport to move people and baggages, any better suggestions with r ... |
| Couple questions |
| Hey peeps, just asking 2 questions on behalf of a friend: 1- Working either in Jebel Ali or Internet City, where would be the best place to find accomodation (price is kinda important too). 2 bedr ... |
| new malls??/ |
| Hi everyone! I have a question: does anyone know if there are some new, or not yet built malls? The idea is will be working in a mall, and the company said that the mall is not yet "ready&quo ... |
| Standard Chartered OR HSBC?!! |
| I'll start working in my position next month and my manager asked me to choose one of these two banks (Standard Chartered or HSBC) to receive my monthly salary from? Which is do u think better? T ... |
| Is... |
| living in the Meadows or Springs and working in Deira really stupid to do in terms of traffic? What is the average commute? ... |
| What is this whole thing... |
| about paying a years rent in full at one time??? :shock: ... |
| getting from sheikh zayed road to the airport? |
| hi wat is the fastest and most direct route to take to get from Sheikh Zayed road to dubai international airport? thanks ... |
| Boxing in dubai |
| Hi People...... Desperately looking for a Boxing place in Dubai.... I’ve been here for a year and a half now... And only know of one run down boxing school. How could there only be one boxing sch ... |
| school fees |
| hi to all, nice forum, keep it up :) i've been looking for schools that do not charge the earth, cant seem to find any :shock: any body know any!!! for primary age cheers dave ... |
| My package ok? |
| I'm getting an offer of AED17k/mth, working in an investment company. AED17k is my basic salary (this would include accommodation, transportation, utilities, basically everything!!!). The contrac ... |
| A problem with counterfeited currency in Dubai??? |
| Hello everyone, A close friend of mine was recently catched for having counterfeited US dollars into Dubai's bank.In fact the situation he describes is kinda weird so I don't believe him at 100% bu ... |
| how to get driving license very urgent? |
| Hi, I`m from Pakistan, with resident visa, enrolled myself 3 months back for driving school but had to go back, came back and heard about the new law 40 classes, to make things worse i`ll have to ... |
| Been offered job - is it enough money? |
| Have been offered a job in maritime commerce in Dubai. Salary US$ 28k HRA $12k Transport Allowance $4.8k medical insurance economy return flight what sort of lifestyle could I have on that? ... |
| Accomodation advice |
| Hi All, Can someone advise me the situation regarding housing which is included as part of a package of employment? i.e. do they provide what I require, say a 3 bed house/apartment to accomodate my f ... |
| Moving to Sharjah - Need urgent advise |
| Hi All, I am offered a job in Sharjah. I will earn monthly 8.500 AED. The offer also includes 15.000 AED bonus for the first year (for settlement costs) + air tickets + private insurance + incen ... |
| Living together and the law |
| Hi all i new to this forum and looking for some awnsers. I am about to move to Dubai to live with my boyfriend who works for Emirates airlines. However i am currently married in the UK and a divorce ... |
| Cost of Living in Dubai |
| Hi. Can someone tell me what is a good/average salary to be earning in Dubai. I am sure it is dependant on ones job but just a guideline for someone wanting to rent by the beach maybe( I dont know th ... |
| need the visa before leave for Dubai |
| Hi there, I just finished my Uni degree(communication&Advertising) in Australia, and planning to move to Dubai in few months, however, I need the visa through company's sponsor to get there, ... |
| Dubai as a base for working in Baku? |
| This may be a bit of a strange one, especially for this forum but here goes anyway! I have been offered a position by my current employers in the Caspian Sea region, it was provisionally for me to ... |
| From Sharjah to Duabi |
| Hello there! I am planning my first trip to Dubai and I am really looking forward to it! As I am flying to Sharjah, I was wondering how to get to dubai (for a reasonable price):-)?? Any s ... |
| Sports in Dubai? |
| Yes you can board too. As for differences, not surprisingly, doing any sport when it's hot is extremely exhausting, and doing indoor sport is always in air conditioning so you also end up really d ... |
| UK Driving instructor |
| Hi everyone Is there anyone out there who knows the telephone number of the UK driving instructor working here. I think (not sure) his name is Dawood? I found a flyer on my car last year and pu ... |
| which one is dawood? |
| :lol: :lol: for those who are trying to figure out this thread, check out the driving instructor thread...it will all make sense! ... |
| Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus service |
| I have a friend coming through from Abu Dhabi and I want to pick them up at the world trade centre stop but I don't know exactly where this bus stop is and dont really want to go hunting for it in th ... |
| Salary Package No Info No where |
| That is a good simple question. The information given is very useful and really appreciate that. Each place has their own style and package, of course it vary from company to company. Still th ... |
| Dubai driving schools uncovered - 7 Days expose |
| I know it's long, but if you missed this feature - READ IT!! It gives a good insight as to why driving is so bad in this country. And once again the (cheap, tabloid - as some of you like to call it!) ... |
| Big decision... Dubai or Sharjah? |
| I'm moving to Dubai in a few weeks time. Yay! In my first few days, though I'll be in a hotel for short time, I'll have to make a quick decision about where to look for my new home. So h ... |
| Warning: bogus booze brigade |
| Just in time for the seasonal booze run..... another colleague has been hit by the Vodka Vigilantes, this time at the Barracuda, UAQ. Same scenario as has been reported on this forum before. Followe ... |
| Coming To Dubai |
| Hi All, My company have just won a project in Dubai, they want me to come over and manage this for 9 months, starting April/May next year. So - what do I need to know? What should I be thinkin ... |
| Doing a project on health care system in Dubai...(help pls) |
| Hi everyone, I'm doing a project for school on health care in Dubai. My teacher has asked for some specific information. Having a hard time finding some of it. Would appreciate any help i can g ... |
| Makeup! |
| Some of you ladies might be able to help me out with this (and men too, no bias) But I would like to know if a few brands of makeup are available in Dubai, I can't remember from my previous trips. So ... |
| Credit Cards Accepted in the UAE |
| Visa and mastercard I remember... American Express? Discover? ... |
| visa run how? |
| would anybody tell where is the cheapest and easiest to do visa run?please do tell me..i wanted to know,coz il be arriving in dubai late january..... ... |
| More visit visa stuff... |
| Hi, I have to apply for a visit visa for my dad. He wants to come to dubai for a month, leave go elsewhere and return again after 4-5 days. I heard the new rule is that you can't be issued a visi ... |
| Help |
| Hi I was hopin if anyone could help It has to do with the recent Art and Fashion event @ BURJUMAN I dont remember the name of this place where you actually paint your own painting I remember ... |
| Belly dancing |
| Can anyone tell me where I can find a belly dancing teacher in Arabian Ranches/Springs/Meadows area. Not ballet centre. ... |
| Fur Shrug |
| To all the ladies (and men too) again. Would it be ridiculous to wear this type of fur shrug in Dubai, during the winter, is it too warm? http://www.indieshopper.com/products/FauxFurShrug-15351-2 ... |
| Christmas in Dubai |
| Does Dubai go into a recruitment slumber like during Christmas like Ramadan? and do alot of Expats go home for the holidays? ... |
| telephone tariff |
| what r the telephone tariff for international call in dubai..... ... |
| Drink Driving UK Conviction |
| Does anyone know if a UK drink driving conviction will create problems for someone moving to Dubai and applying for residency / labour visas? ... |
| pls rate this package... |
| I have received an offer as follows: Salary: AED25,000/month Housing: AED6,500/month Car Allowance: AED1,000/month Travel: 2 home flights per year Medical and insurance provided My status i ... |
| VISA for Israeli wife |
| Can anyone please tell me what the latest on this issue is and where I could get updated info from? I'm set to start work in Dubai in Feb 07 and I would like to take my Israeli wife with me. Is th ... |
| Salary? any good? |
| Hi, i have been offered a position in dubai. I am coming from London - they are offering me £30,000 per annum Is this much converted to dhiram? how much a month? would this be enough to rent p ... |
| Is this possible? |
| I am aware of the power of women in Dubai. They are too powerful in fact that they can cut lines and call the police when a man violates her. When I say 'violate'I mean, for example, a man stared at ... |
| Where to find 2nd hand cars (place or a popular website) |
| Where to find 2nd hand cars (place or a popular website) ... |
| Do You know any Magic Shops here at DUbai? |
| Do You know any Magic Shops here at DUbai? ... |
| Can anyone recommend a good dentist |
| I am new in town and need to visit the dentist. Does anyone know a dentist that is very good quality at a resonable price? Thanks ... |
| Has anyone here ordered from amazon? |
| Im looking to get some books from amazon and was wondering if anybody has any experience in this. Do they deliver here? Is it reliable? and which site do I use? .com? .co.uk? Peace ... |
| HELP NEEDED WITH FREE TO AIR CABLE |
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| Can Any pakistani Can Apply The British Online Visa??? |
| [color=indigo]I just want to ask it,is this possible?if any pakistani come to U.A.E on tourist visa,and can that Pakistani apply the british online visa from U.A.E?[/color] ... |
| Moving to Dubai from Europe. |
| Hi guy's... I'm Pole living in Ireland and i would like to visit Dubai and move there afterwards. I need few advices... 1) Is there any opportunity to find job in Dubai for young people without c ... |
| Hotels in Abu Dhabi |
| Hi all, Any recommendations for a good hotel in Abu Dhabi likely to be available this weekend? :roll: ... |
| Questions about lifestyle in Dubai..... |
| Hi, We are looking to move over to accept a job early next year. I have concerns for the following: 1. I am pregnant and can't decide whether to stay and have the baby in Europe or UK (we are cu ... |
| What to bring to Dubai... |
| I have accepted an offer to relocate to Dubai, and it would be really helpful if you guys can list out some of the things you wished you had brought with you, which are not available or difficult to ... |
| Looking to move over |
| Can anyone help, new to this site Looking to move to Dubai, not sure where to start, employment first step, i am a recruiter in the UK but looking for a new change. Can anyone give me pointers ... |