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DeeDee

Hi guys, After some information and advice from those that have been or live in Dubai!! I'm currently in India, and have an approx 36 hour stay in Dubai this coming weekend from Friday evening (arriving at the airport) and departing Sunday afternoon back to the Uk. I'll be staying in Emirates tower...

DeeDee

I have a Nokia E65. I love it. I used to be a Sony Ericsson fan myself, but decided I needed something a little more swankier and this is really nice. The back cover thingy is leather, so you'll never chip it! Good batteries, decent camera, bluetooth etc, its fab. You can sync it up with your email ...

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There's a good interactive street map here: http://www.dubaitourism.ae/Map/default.asp I live in the Marina too (work in Deira though sometimes I wished I worked at DMC/DIC cos its soooo close!) I have a 3br, but I know of friends who live here and they got 1br's for 95-110K. Although I think JBR is...

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Hey, Im in advertising..you'll most likely get that as a CD or senior AD at a major global agency (Saatchi, BBDO etc), but more so 20K as a total package, not 20K + benefits. All the global agencies are here...check out all the company websites and send in your CV.

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This map details some parks:
http://www.dubaitourism.ae/Map/default.asp

Basically Mamzar is in Sharjan & Jebel Ali is in..Jebel Ali! They are at two opposite ends of Dubai. Safa Park is also good, its in the middle.Can also try Zabeel, but never been there so can't comment on that.

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I'm female and work full time. To be honest, its just like any other city... Working hours are a little longer (average around 9 hours a day), but really depends on your company. Offices are fairly conservative, but really its like working in any city. Out and about, if you are on your own, play it ...

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Since no one has replied, I will attempt to answer your questions...anyone please feel free to correct me if its misleading or incorrect!! 1. Studio flat/1-BHK per month ( in areas upto 1 hr bus travel distance from Dubai Internet City?) having A/C and washing machine in it. Please mention those are...

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I got an IS300 in July. LOVE IT. So ok, its a bit cramped in the rear but hey you don't buy the car for the passengers, you buy it for yourself! A sheer pleasure to drive.. Yes, long waiting list...I waited 4 months for it but WORTH IT!! The waiting list may be shorter now though..? Or you can proba...

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I don't recall seeing any College Football games on my cable network (Showtime), but you can try the other networks (ART, Orbit etc). Of course, there is always the internet!

DeeDee

'a couple of fountains'?? what on earth for?

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Not sure who the contact at BBDO is. But the global ones are the same as anywhere else in the world to be honest. Usual benefits is your visa sponsorship, annual return flight back to your home country, medical insurance, indemnity. You may also get a relocation allowance, if you're not already here.

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Well, we did the drive, but god wouldn't do it again. So bloody boring and lots of useless drivers out there. The road is ok though and its an easy drive. Nearly ran over some camels! There are 2 border crossings - leaving UAE (after Hatta) and then you drive for a bit, then enter Oman. Leaving UAE ...

DeeDee

Im originally from Oz, and its not that different - clients will always be clients anywhere in the world! Working hours are the same - the late nights will still be there. I guess the only difference is that you have to think about an Arab audience for whatever you do - its not just english (and mos...

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Hey GHF, I'm of SE Asian background too :) I love it here. Of course, lifestyle in Australia is hard to beat, and honestly we decided to move here not because of a better lifestyle, but just for the change and new challenges. I guess one of the biggest challenges you will have here (and I've seen th...

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Craigo are you after 2nd hand or brand new? Second hand at 100K can get you maybe a pajero, grand cherokee, landcruiser, landrovers about 2-5 years old. Brand new you would be looking at the SWB pajero or Prado. Full size Prado's & Pajero's are around 140k. I would say they are the best for 4WD,...

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My normal working hours are 7-3.30 so it doesn't change for me. Though those observing Ramadan are allowed to leave 2 hours earlier.

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hcaleman, Al Mina Rd is right in Bur Dubai - heaps of shops/restaurants around here. You can probably find some decent apartments near here. Another option is to live on Sheikh Zayed Rd or around the Burj Residences/Old Town as this is also really convenient. You can try a bit farther out to towards...

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Hey Craigo - a group of us are going to Lebanon to ski in Feb for a long weekend (sun/mon off). We're going here: http://www.faraya-mzaar.com. Ive been told its an hour from Beirut, nightlife will be good. Have some locals coming with us, we're all staying in a big chalet, so should be fun

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I was in Manila visiting my grandparents in Jan this year. Hopped on a jeepney to go the mall (cant remember which one). Was sitting halfway in, in the middle. One of those tricycle thingies came right up behind it and two guys hopped out of the tricycle and onto the back of the Jeep. One of them ye...

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giggsy, Im in advertising over here. All the major agencies here, mainly based in Media City. There's no shortage of jobs, but its hard work!

DeeDee

Hey Craigo - a group of us are going to Lebanon to ski in Feb for a long weekend (sun/mon off). We're going here: http://www.faraya-mzaar.com. Ive been told its an hour from Beirut, nightlife will be good. Have some locals coming with us, we're all staying in a big chalet, so should be fun :) Cheer...

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Hmmm...dont know why you all say online advertising is dead. Its growing! I used to manage an online marketing company here, and we were definitely growing. What you don't understand is that agencies here don't just service the UAE. This is a tiny market compared to KSA, Levant, Egypt etc. Most Duba...

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Mfg_Engr, I work at emirates..what grade is your position? I think thats an alright salary for a single guy, fresh out of college. Will you be based at the Airport? The only thing at EK is that the base salary is not so great, but the perks are fantastic - flights discounts etc. So count those in as...

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Okay deedee you seem to know what you are talking about due to your wealth of experience. Ill pose a scenario to you and you tell me what you would do: You have a site that has a large amount of traffic. <approx 4000 unique visits each day, 84% from the UAE> You know lots of large companies that wo...

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Congrats on the new job Mfg_engr. Emirates is a good company, hope you'll do well and enjoy it. Not sure about the whole bumping up a grade, if its not written in your contract don't guarantee on it happening. But good luck and have fun :) As for accommodation, take a look at sharing places on dubiz...

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Wow, deedee that was one detailed and concise reply. I appreciate it. As for networking. Im going to an AmeInfo Networking Evening later this month. Hopefully, that should help me in the right direction. Anyone been before and have any comments? I've been to this mighty.one, gets an ok turn-out, lo...

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mighty.one wrote:Quick question,

do you need to register in advance or is it a "just turn" up event.

Just turn up.

DeeDee

giggsy wrote:Do you think it would be easier to go directly through ad agencies or a head hunter?

Definitely go directly through the ad agencies - recruiters here are hopeless.

DeeDee

hi emmas, you will get them at most vets - try the Veterinary Hospital in Al Quoz or Modern Vet in Al Wasl.

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plenty of time, there are heaps of shared flats out there.

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