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Rosbif71

Have been offered a job in maritime commerce in Dubai.

Salary US$ 28k
HRA $12k
Transport Allowance $4.8k
medical insurance
economy return flight

what sort of lifestyle could I have on that??
single male, mid 30's no kids

any advice would be appreciated

Rosbif71

To clarify things, I am English Salary US$ 28k per annum Housing Rent Allowance $12k Transport Allowance $4.8k - not sure where I would live yet, but would not want to be too far from the office medical insurance with ALICO 1 economy return flight per annum 30 days holiday per year also the employer...

Rosbif71

Thanks for your useful replies. found out that I would be working on the Riga Road in downtown Dubai.

Is it normal to get a relocation allowance?

Rosbif71

Will be moving to Dubai in March and will be looking for an apartment close-ish to my office on Al Rigga Road. can anyone suggest a good place to look for 1 b/r not too far from my office and preferably with good facilities i.e. pool etc. Looking at approx 50-55k possibly a touch more. What are the ...

Rosbif71

Will be moving to Dubai in March and will be looking for an apartment close-ish to my future office on Al Rigga Road. can anyone suggest a good place to look for 1 b/r not too far from my office and preferably with good facilities i.e. pool etc. Looking at approx 50-55k possibly a touch more. What a...

Rosbif71

Will be moving to Dubai in March and will be looking for an apartment close-ish to my future office on Al Rigga Road. can anyone suggest a good place to look for 1 b/r not too far from my office and preferably with good facilities i.e. pool etc. Looking at approx 50-55k possibly a touch more. What a...

Rosbif71

I could be up for a bit of hockey too if i ever get my knee working properly again. mind you will be a bit hot in all that goalkeeping gear out there!!

Rosbif71

I'm moving to Dubai in March. Think I'd better live on the Deira side as I will be working there.

Need a 1 bed room unfurnished apartment preferably with pool/gym in the building. Budget around AED 55-60K

Am English 35 year old male

inselaffen@hotmail.co.uk

Rosbif71

Am moving to Dubai in March from UK. My academic certificate is currently going through the Foreign Office and UAE Embassy in London.

Does anyone know how long it will take for a local company to arrange a visa once they've got my certificate and other documents?

Thanks in Advance.

Rosbif71

thanks for replying, they are actually pushing me to send my legalised certificate asap so they can get the Visa sored out before I arrive! I guess it wouldnt be a problem to arrive without it and then just do a visa run when it comes through?

Rosbif71

Moving to Dubai next month. Will be working in Deira (Rigga Road). Where would people recommend living?

my budget will be around AED 55-60K

Rosbif71

will be looking for a 1 B/R or decent studio. Would ideally like something with a pool and gym in the building. Must have parking

Im an english single expat!

Rosbif71

I thought property was cheaper on the Deira side and have been told that its better to live on that side because of traffic. I dont fancy being sat in traffic jams all morning!

Rosbif71

Sent my academic certificate to my company by recorded delivery mail on 30/01/07. It left UK on 31/01/07 but still hasn't been delivered.

Is the postal service quite slow there? Is it normal? Just hope they havn't lost it as its the original certificate.

Rosbif71

It was the postal service. but recorded delivery. It has to be signed for by the recipient.

Should have used a proper courier I think!

Rosbif71

well it finally arrived today. Big relief as it was an original Postgrad certificate

Rosbif71

Im a UK citizen moving to Dubai. I had my University Postgraduate certificate from an English University legalised and sent to my future office along with a form they'd sent me. It was signed bya solicitor, and legalised by the Foreign Office and the UAE Consulate in London. They just now (first tim...

Rosbif71

thanks. all this is starting to get annoying and thats before I've even arrived.

I lived in 4 other countries before moving back to the UK again to study and it was all plain sailing, but they were all in the EEA.

Rosbif71

:shock: The pic of the apartment is attached on the file of these message.My stepfather the owner of the apartment is a tour to the western coast of africa and will only come back to visit the apartment year to year .The rent will cost you 3500AED /month.A part payment of 2500AED will be paid to my ...

Rosbif71

I got mine done by post but it takes around 2 weeks. Get the certificate signed by a solicitor to show it is authentic, then send it to the Foreign Office Legalisation Dept. They can forward it then directly to the UAE Embassy in London. Check on their respective websites regarding costs and payment...

Rosbif71

Will have a budget of arounnd AED50k for a car when I move to Dubai. looking for something up to 4 years old.

any suggestions? am tempted by a 4x4!

Rosbif71

The rents there seem pretty decent. Is its just a big building site still?

Anyone have an idea of how long it would take to drive to Deira (Rigga Road) in rush hour?

thanks

Rosbif71

Don't know if its been on out there yet but Last King of Scotland is the best film I've seen for a very long time.

Rosbif71

I'm quite happy with my recently purchased 8Gb Sony Walkman. Nice classy looking piece of kit. but Buttons are a little small and you cant get the range of accessories that are available for Ipods. http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=NW-A1200&site=odw_en_GB&pageType=Overvie...

Rosbif71

I'm moving to Dubai in a couple of weeks. Do you get better exchange rates in UK or over there in Dubai. Do you have to pay commission for exchange in Dubai?

Thanks

Rosbif71

have you tried ikea for a table lamp??

Rosbif71

Moving to Dubai in 2 weeks. Is AED 60k enough to get a decent studio or 1 B/R in a building with a pool etc in or close to Deira?

What areas should be avoided, if any?

Thanks in advance!

Rosbif71

No advice going on this??

Rosbif71

Will be working in Deira so thats why I was looking at renting there. I am considering International city as an alernative.

Rosbif71

how much do people pay part-time cleaners/maids here?

just need someone a couple of hours a week to clean my studio in Bur Dubai and maybe do some ironing.

just wondering what the going rate is?

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Rosbif71 - Posts

Been offered job - is it enough money?

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Deira - Looking for a flat for march onwards

Looking for 1B/R Apartment in Deira

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Where to live?

Post in Duubai - how slow?

Work Visa - Is transcript of results necessary?

Apartment Scam

50k Budget - what to go for used!

Anybody live in International City

Last King of Scotland

Exchange - GBP to AED - better to do it in UK or Dubai?

AED60K - is it enough for a decent studio or 1 B/R in Deira?

Part Time Maid - how much?

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