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Guilo2

...your package doesn't quite add up to what the market offers. Hi Rathoras/XRW-147, I'm new to the forum and I'm not sure if I got the functions right but do bear with me if this post comes out funny (am clueless as to what "code, list, BBCode, etc." do). That statement, does it mean way too much ...

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If 300K is more than decent for a family, what's an equivalent for a single person?

Would 200K be asking for too much?

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I arrived in Dubai, from London, in the wee hours of the morning yesterday. Even so, I've been to the office the very same day. Anyhow, I didn't experience any trouble using Skype from my residence here. And what I gathered from my new colleagues is that Bit Torrent works too but download speeds are...

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Why is that unlikely? Or perhaps which part of that is unliekly?

The financial industry is in high gear from what I gathered in the news.

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Wow... that's a shock. Even with 10+ years of experience?

What's a reasonable number?

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Singaporean should be a reasonable guess. AED10,000 - AED12,000 sounds within reach if you bring with you the right set of core competencies and if those are what the banks are looking for. Have met up with several of our bankers/brokers here and the impression I got was a healthy one, when it comes...

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TapuUSA: That's a healthy sum... good for you. As I just arrived, with a new job in hand, it wasn't in my mind to start seeking out alternative employment opportunities. XRW: I was referring to Sunflower when I said Singaporean. I'm Malaysian. Been here long? This thread was of particular interest ...

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XRW: That's quite a list you have there. You come a close second to a Welsh I know... if I can call him that LOL! I think he's got more ethnic backgrounds in him than the number of countries I've been to. Well, the same with you. So, were you in Singapore or Australia before June of last year? Been...

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I thought this thread to be most informative. Glad you guys brought this up so the rest of us will be the wiser. Anyhow, just to add... 99-year leases are common where I'm from and construction standards aren't shoddy either. The point I was gonna make was these buildings may or may not last the ent...

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Curious though as to how the Land Codes that are being drafted now, addresses the issue of strata titles.

Any ideas?

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What a refreshing sight... to see all the dirt and wash away... together with trafic cones, rubbish bins, someone's newly planted garden, the occasional Peugeot... What a rejuvenating exeprience... driving on the sidewalk and across lawns... And through all this, including having to wade through sub...

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Ajoy,

You got tickets? Been to earlier matches?

Just wondering if you noticed if there are tickets still available at the gate?

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Shafique: It rarely snows in Surrey?

Was in London in December and it snowed on Boxing Day. Didn't quite expect it but it was surely lovely to have an almost white Christmas

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Shoot, I didn't know it got that bad with the villas, thinking it was entirely confined to the roads. Sorry to hear about some of the villas that were badly affected. Didn't have the same problems with my villa at the Springs. But I definitely drove through that in the morning. Had to think twice be...

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Interesting times ahead, abcd!

Welcome to Dubai!

Are you with one of the financial institutions?

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Urgh... that video clip... it's sickening.

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Lovely forum... just lovely.

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*got my eyes peeled*

*blink blink*

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Susie, let the fiance figure it out, no?

Am in the same boat. But never felt comfortable stepping into any of the jewelers here.

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Fayz: Definitely *blink blink*... considering my clueless-ness

Where's a good place to look? Noticed quiet a few outlets in Mall of Emirates...

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Gokm: You sound like someone who has had some real experience shopping for precious metals and stones here (but you've returned to Germany?)... is Tiffany's Dubai worth a serious look (standard pricing the world over?)? Wanna get something nice soon. There are many independent outlets around but th...

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Well Martins, this is a start, here in this forum.

Welcome!

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Haha what's a CHIGGER?!?

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JUST an A8??

You'll enjoy Dubai, no doubt. Welcome to the desert paradise.

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Hey Syd,

Would that be AED3500, USD3500 or AUD3500?

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Well Syd, have a look around this forum. There's plenty of info concerning what the cost of living is like here. Without knowing where you're from, I can't say if you're better off working where you are (Australia perhaps? If it is indeed Australia, don't come to Dubai, certainly not on this offer)....

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Julieta, Unfortunately there are no such calling cards here. Until recently, the telecommunications sector was a monopoly. Your best options would be via IMs or VOIPs. Try Skype if you've got web connections/internet cafe. Do bear in mind that in most parts of Dubai, access to the Skype webiste is b...

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Syd, you do realise that at AED3,500... that's about GBP530. You may even get to save a fair bit in terms of AED but it won't be much in GBP.

What's your primary reasons for coming?

I hope savings isn't right on top of the list.

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I'm going next weekend!

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Say, what's "the Entertainer"? Where can I get one?

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Thanks for telling it as it is.

Got here yesterday.

Oh?

Hmm... my 2 fils.

One other thing

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