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my first ramadan in a muslim country!

ramadan kareem!

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a colleague gave me all of the episodes he dl'd from the web-- is is gREAT... only hope they can keep up the quality level they've established for season 2

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you won't live large on that here-- certainly not the kind of lifestyle you would enjoy in the US (would move outta SF to start!)-- but you are just straight out of college... also technically you DO have to pay US taxes-- IRS demands it-- tho there is a 75k credit applied straight up-- over that yo...

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heard gitex was a real bust this year...

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not at all-- you'd be judged more on country of origin than skin colour... of course that does mean there's bias there-- but in this instance it works in your favour (coming from US/West is a plus)

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24k does seem low... i grad. w/ a lib arts degree in 87 and my 1st job was 18k (typ entry level) -- thot kids now were looking at 30k min...

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it really isn't a problem unless you make it one; deal with it

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try itp as they are one of the biggest media concerns here (print magazines) and tend to be open to considering new grads... itp.net
good luck!

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i am an expat who has lived in australia for many years (before coming to dubai to work some tme ago) there is not a more hospitble, friendly, accepting people or culture on the planet. they are incredibly opimistic, easy going and kind to autralians and non-australians alike, of all colours, creeds...

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i'm from sydney, been here since early this year and it is absolutely fine-- safe, friendly and no worries on english language beaches are no drama-- will cost you 35 dirhams tops (so approx $10)-- pick up a copy of dubai explorer if you can-- it is a great reference you got a good fare but you CAN ...

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i don't blame the uae for this. it is their right and demographically it is only trying to protect its indigeneous culture and mores. it is probably too late already given the high no. of ex pats here who remain long-term... see what long term immigration policies encouraging low/no skilled workers ...

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safe as safe can be-- safer than home i imagine (the benefits of a benign monarchical govt.)

as for the wandering eye, love will tell the tale!

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sadly, yes

lots of discussion on the UAE community blog on this in comments section

the AIDS thing is especially scary

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IF the charges prove true-- and we should always presume the innocence of the accused-- then I very seriously doubt the Emirati justice system will let them off. Such a course would prove disasterous to the ambitions of the country's log term ambitions. This one will be watched, and if if guilt is d...

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what the hell is going on here? these reports are starting to do my head in-- I'm starting to re-evaluate this whole place...

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Why do my neighbors simply pile their garbage bags next to the shute instead of actually dropping them in?

There's always a pile of bin bags to wade through-- is this a "dubai" thing?

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obligatory words of caution: this place is HOT-- kids will be in doors most of the time (not the NZ lifestyle) you'll need $ to get a 2 bedroom plus cover school fees travel is also more expensive than you'd think, despite relative proximity to Europe, Africa, etc think carefully before getting too ...

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you must be working with itp or another one of the media ops here i'd personally avoid int. city and look for something in barsha or jumeirah-- you'll pay more but it will be worth it i agree w/choco-- get a rental for the first month (approx. 2200) then buy a used pajero or the like-- the accidents...

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you'll be good on that dough-- as for pools, yes, likely your building will have one and yes, skiing--mall of the emirates! snow boarding too. a fun afternoon for the kids as for eating, i think the dining is fine but it gets old (like anything). but plenty of oppty to hone your cooking skills too a...

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i've been here for a year and a half and have encountered only a handful of nationals... no dramas w/any i've met they seem friendly, hospitable and i don't think you'd find a more accommodating host culture i think as long as there is mutual respect, you won't experience any dramas... some of the r...

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get yourself into jumeirah-- altho some bldgs in deira and bur dubai are pretty western... karama prolly not for you!

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parking is generally included, so no worries there-- but obv. ask! work parking depends on where your office is. i'm in dubai media city and it is first in, best dressed, unless you have reserved pkg. most office towers provide indoor parking tho. as for the malls, hotels (where you might go to dine...

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you've provided no basis on which any advice might be provided

you'd be well served by simply searching the forum

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depends on your area but i like bbt

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pension? in dubai? not that i'm aware of! you'll need to self-finance any retirement fund yourself

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your best bet is to work through one of the better recruiters

dubai is pretty insular-- most of the good jobs never get listed or advertised in my experience

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you don't say what you do so it is difficult to assess the offer. package sounds good for dubai tho. taxis are a nightmare-- get yourself a rental straight-away. your UK licence will transfer over. as for house share, best thing to do is hook into the western ex-pat grapevine now via this forum and ...

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not in that business but it sounds reasonable-- what is the housing like?

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ok will give it a go... looks like a middle mgmnt job...call it 25 to 30k dhs per month

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not sure about AD visa issues but sounds like typical UAE inefficiency first, the package is good.. 38k dhs mo. in total means a nice lifestyle 140k will get you close to a nice 2 bedroom (closer to 160 to 180 in the marina)...still fine for what you need (no way it will be as pleasant as SF but not...

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