Hi everyone,
My name is Annette and I live in UK with my boyfriend and son. I have worked for 5 years for a company with offices all around the world. We just opened one in Dubai and I am hoping to get a transfer out there. I wonder if anyone can offer any advice on the following points
1) Is Childcare good in Dubai? Are there nursery schools all around the place or do people leave the children with housemaids (if you have one)? I read somewhere they babysit but guess thats different to being a Full Time nanny. My son is 16 months.
2) Is it true it is illegal to live with your boyfriend in Dubai and we would have to marry? We will probably marry anyway so I can sponsor his visa but wanted to check on this?
3) Is it really difficult to find a flat in Dubai? We would look for a 2 bedroom flat, approx £800 equivilent per month. All web sites for property I have seen seem to be serviced apartments in big blocks. Is this the only accommodation available or do you find individual flats here and there
4) Is it an easy place to settle?
5) Is the healthcare service of a good stnandard?
Any comments on any of the above would be helpful!!
Thanks very much,
Annette