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Hi everybody

I just joined this forum and it is great.

I am a South African (Indian) and have been offer a job with an oil and gas company. The job is located in the Dubai port of Jebel Ali Free Zone.

The package offer to me is as follows :

$ 2750 plus

Living Allowance which comprise :
COL - $637
Housing and Utilities - $1387

The total package is $4774 (per month)
This is about ~ AED 17,500.00

There is also an 8% bonus and a $200 increase every 6 months for the first 3 years.

Also there is 30 days vacation pa. and they provide airfare to return home once a year.

Is this offer a good one. If I take it I will relocate alone.

I know accomodation is expensive but I would like to rent a 1 bedroom flat/apartment. What will this cost me?

Is there any accomodation near the Jebel Ali Free Zone so as to make my traffic problems as minimal as possible. I would also like to rent/purchase a car. Would I manage all of this with the salary offered?

I know saving in Dubai is difficult but I know I can do it. I just want to be sure that I can survive there financially.

I would really appreciate any help.

Thank you in advance

what will you have to do?
pay is good though compared to what i have seen

why the heck no one offer me more than 3000 dhs !!

Hi Might.one

Well it is a junior position as an engineer. The company will train me to take on more senior roles as time goes by.

don't worry HP.

I'm sure something good will come along soon

That is an amazing pay for a junior. I wouldnt hesitate in proceeding with this offer. Let me point you towards few articles regarding living expenses.
Following are the links that could help you.
http://www.gavinsblog.com/2004/09/29/co ... ing-dubai/
http://www.shelteroffshore.com/index.ph ... _in_dubai/

Thanks mohammedibby1 for the links. I will have a good look at these sites.

Do u think I will be able to get accomodation close to my work place.

cramgath wrote:Thanks mohammedibby1 for the links. I will have a good look at these sites.

Do u think I will be able to get accomodation close to my work place.

I can not guide you , sorry ! I háve only worked at Carrefour