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The BIG question!

Ive just arrived in Dubai for a few years working in the sun and I havent got a bloody clue what to get car-wise! I fancy a 4x4 for camping etc when its cooler and for general protection from the nutters on the road. So............what should I get?? My budget is around AED 100k, but I suspect I'll ...
by Craigo
Sep 09, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: The BIG question!
Replies: 5
Views: 1642

Cheers guys. I really like the new Pajero and I think they have an offer on now its Ramadan so I think I'll go for a test drive. The base model is only AED 88,000!!

What you do you think to the new Pathfinder? Im considering that but no one has mentioned Nissan!
by Craigo
Sep 13, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: The BIG question!
Replies: 5
Views: 1642

A guy at work told me that car insurance over here is simply 5% of your cars value. I gues this isnt true if you have to 'shop around' for a good deal?!
by Craigo
Sep 13, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Car Insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 4184

I park next to a car yesterday that had that cr*p all over it.................I thought the guy had just gone through a muddy puddle of concrete on a building site!! Lol. I touched it and it did feel very much like concrete!
by Craigo
Sep 13, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Strange paint job
Replies: 13
Views: 3963

I have a friend working for a european company based in DAFZA. He is forced by his boss to work 9AM-6PM. Is the airport freezone exempt from ramadan office timings? Are the timings compulsary on the part of the companies? Im pretty sure they're not exempt, the law is the law when it comes to Ramada...
by Craigo
Sep 20, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Ramadan Working Hours
Replies: 17
Views: 3508

Re: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)

I am an engineer with about 3-4 years of experience. I am negotiating a job with a highrise firm as a mechanical engineer doing HVAC on large buildings. I am 25 years old, white, male, single, american. I am very similar to you in age, experience and race, but I am English. What also differs is tha...
by Craigo
Sep 20, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)
Replies: 24
Views: 11015

So what is the score with co-habitation then, we're not married at the moment? Would it be better if we were engaged!? Scarlet is spot on with her comments there. I live in a nice spacious one bed and pay 9k per month but I had to pay the full years rent in advance. Renting on a per month basis is ...
by Craigo
Sep 20, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Help - So many questions, so little time!
Replies: 9
Views: 2339

Thats not a bad package Craigo! Are you in MEP or construction? Could you let me know if you dealt with your employer directly or through an agency. I'm currently negoiating with a couple of agencies here in the UK. Im in construction. Not on the contractor side though, on the client side. I worked...
by Craigo
Sep 24, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)
Replies: 24
Views: 11015

Re: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)

gtmash wrote:Good for you, dude.


Cheers man. Didnt think it was too bad myself either. Although I know being the youngest in the office I have the lowest package :(
by Craigo
Sep 24, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)
Replies: 24
Views: 11015

Re: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)

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 cost management only at the mo.
by Craigo
Sep 25, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)
Replies: 24
Views: 11015

You could try driving on the wrong side of the road the week before you come! It will probably prepare you for the driving here because you'd have to duck and dive just as much as driving on the right side of the road over here!!! On a more useful note. Get your company to start the visa process as ...
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: If there was one thing you'd do before moving to Dubai......
Replies: 12
Views: 2813

on a personal note, i was over JBR last week, the finish inside is crap. and the views from the rear/marina side apppts ........... orrr errr less said. Im sorry but I dont agree at all. I went to see a ton of apartments and I just moved into JBR last week because they were the best I had seen when...
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Please offer me guidance as getting confused!!
Replies: 18
Views: 4349

Re: Please offer me guidance as getting confused!!

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) 84,000 - Accommodation (7,000 / month) 15,600 - Car allowance (1,300 / month) 4,200 - flight allowance (350 / month) As I told you before Mark, for someone your...
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Please offer me guidance as getting confused!!
Replies: 18
Views: 4349

Cheers guys. I'm not definately tied to living in the marina, maybe somewhere close like grens, international city? As long as is close enough to drive in 20 minutes should be fine. craigo seems to be doing ok, will it really be a stgruggle?! My plan is to save £1000 a month, pay £300 towards my ho...
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)
Replies: 24
Views: 11015

[quote="Mark Harris"]My plan is to save £1000 a month, pay £300 towards my house back home [quote]

I didnt see this bit! You might struggle to save a grand a month AND pay 300 towards your mortgage each month................well, unless you live like a hermit over here! :)
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Engineer Salary (What should I expect?)
Replies: 24
Views: 11015

English Girlie wrote:
Hate not being able to sunbathe topless though!! :cry:


This is definitely the single worst thing about Dubai!! :D

Ive heard so many women complain since being here so it must be.....
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: What do you dislike about Dubai
Replies: 61
Views: 12117

I have seen a large 2 bed appt, and the space they left for a dishwasher in the corner was so tight, you have to remove the opposite cupboard door so the DW door can open. The pools are based around a central courtyard so the majority of the day they are in the shade and there are no gyms etc. Last...
by Craigo
Sep 26, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Please offer me guidance as getting confused!!
Replies: 18
Views: 4349

This is rediculous! It just shows how childish the big bosses of companies can be when someone wants to leave to forward their career.

A new guy at my place is going through it with his old firm at the moment. If he doesnt sort it out soon he will be banned for 6 months and will have to go home!
by Craigo
Oct 03, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: WARNING TO ANYONE THINKING OF GETTING OR CHANGE JOB IN DUBAI
Replies: 7
Views: 2359

It's certainly a big risk. If it works out, great, if it doesnt then things can go seriously wrong if you work together (Im speaking from experience). As far as doing it in Dubai is concerned I dont think they would care. Dating isnt a done thing over here, but they pretty much accept that us non-mu...
by Craigo
Oct 04, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: office romance
Replies: 20
Views: 9748

Its certainly a great looking car and Ive driven one myself and loved the ride. Personally though I would have shelled out that tiny bit more cash and bought a Ford Explorer.
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Honda CRV
Replies: 7
Views: 2886

Any South African's biting their nails at 20-20?

I was watching the game with a bunch of SA's last night and they were going absolutely mad when it was 20-all last night! I thought they were all going to burst they were so tense. It was great to watch!

At least us Poms kept nice and calm at 12-10 :wink:
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Any South African's biting their nails at 20-20?
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

hcaleman wrote:Guess I should feel lucky then that our company has already dedicated to close on Sunday and Monday.


Same here man :D My company decided to set the dates for all hoildays so people can actually plan to take time off! Makes good business sense really.
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Working in Dubai
Topic: How many Days off from work - Eid
Replies: 17
Views: 5225

Snoopy island is fab. It's off the Sandy Beach Hotel (very popular with Russians_)which is just next to Meridian Al Aqah. I'll second that. A guy I know at work goes every other week just to snorkel there. Its meant to be one of the best places in the UAE for it. I stayed in the Al Aqah and it was ...
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Travel Around
Topic: Khor Kalba (south of Fujairah)?
Replies: 9
Views: 10035

Where can I go skiing?

Before you say it no I dont want to go to the Mall, I need the proper stuff! I want to plan a trip around Feb/March but dont have a clue where might be close thats got some decent slopes and entertainment. I know of and have been to a lot of resorts in the Alps, but wondered if there was anywhere cl...
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Travel Around
Topic: Where can I go skiing?
Replies: 13
Views: 4980

gtmash wrote:resale value, which are not Ford hallmarks.


Very true, resale on Fords is pants! Jap cars are much better.
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Honda CRV
Replies: 7
Views: 2886

fayz wrote:Iran, won't be as good as the Alps but you'll have a blast. Google companies that do tours.

http://www.iranmania.com/travel/tours/ski/ski.asp


Cheers Fayz.

Why will I have a blast? Is the nightlife good?

Scarlet - Do you know specific places in Lebo which are good?
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Travel Around
Topic: Where can I go skiing?
Replies: 13
Views: 4980

Re: Any South African's biting their nails at 20-20?

sage & onion wrote:
Always nice and calm m8 :wink:


Of course..........I honestly didnt almost chew my hand off in the 2nd half!! :roll:
by Craigo
Oct 08, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Any South African's biting their nails at 20-20?
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

Re: Saturday and Sunday

Surely a tense weekend for all rugby fans. Roll on Saturday. Sadly I fear a resurgent French must be favourites. Hmmmm, yeah the French are certainly dangerous when they're on form and they have just beaten 'the best' in the world so they should be on a high! but the English generally hate the Fren...
by Craigo
Oct 09, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Any South African's biting their nails at 20-20?
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

I saw a fight in the taxi queue outside the Mardinat last week. It didnt last long though. Just some stupid scuffling over 'Oi who do you think you are pushing in?!'

Most people have told me its very rare though.
by Craigo
Oct 09, 2007
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Any random violence in Dubai
Replies: 18
Views: 3880

Cheers guys.

Anyone know if its worth buying the gear here? Think I spotted a skiing shop in the mall but I didnt venture in (would imagine its pretty expensive?!).
by Craigo
Oct 09, 2007
 
Forum: Travel Around
Topic: Where can I go skiing?
Replies: 13
Views: 4980
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