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Hi guys...another newbie here. Please...please don't flame me here :wink: Need to check on a few things: i) what's the minimum expected employment package? ii) pre-school cost (as I've a 3 yr old kid)? iii) I'm an accountant with about 6 years experience, what sort of salary should I expect? Some re...

Hey all....
I'm an avid superbike rider. I ride daily to work and enjoy my weekend twisties/track session. Was just wondering how is the superbike scene in Dubai. Cheers.

I am an accountant and need to seek some advice. Maybe if you can introduce yourselves and we can discuss my concerns over PM?

scarlet wrote:I can help you with your finances, what do you need?

Other advice but financing...thanks.

KeithL wrote:I should be in Dubai soo too and would be happy to join you for any weekend rides.

Im planning on buying a 02 R1 or a ZX7R when im there

Great!!! I plan to get an R6..or even a '04 ZX636. Currently, riding a '02 ZX636,,,its enuf for me incl. of track days. Keep in touch, matey.

Here in Malaysia, speed limit on the highway is 120 km/h...but if the road is clear.....THE SKY THE LIMIT!!!!
I've done 230 on my 636....but again, how long can you ride on that speed??

I'm just wondering what's the package like for an audit senior/asst manager for a big 4 in Dubai?

Kind of a vague question but knowing the Malaysian industry and label of Audit "Senior" there it makes sense. I'm presuming you are currently in at least a 2nd tier firm? This particular question should in fact be posed to your prospective employer/s. Can't really give you much advice wit...

I was previously in one of the Big 4 then left to join the securities regulatory body. Currently looking for a 3-4 years stint in Dubai in 1 of the big 4 there. Ok, looking for meaning you are not being offered a relocation here. In that case bare in mind you are competing against a lot of people w...

I believe you will have a tough time getting a job with one of the big 4 in Dubai. There are a lot of Arabs mostly Egyptians who are US CPAs, big 4 experience and fluent in Arabic that are applying for the same positions add to that the hundreds of foreign US CPAs, British ACA's and Canadian CAs do...

Can anyone here give me some input on what type of salary package should a person with a 6 years working experience (with a professional accounting qualification) should expect from a big 4 firm in Dubai? Cheers...

DubaiLets wrote:What passport do you hold?

Does it matter?
Well if it does, I hold a Malaysian passport.

Hello all, I'll be moving to Dubai somewhere in February/March 2007. My office will be located at Sheikh Zayed Road. With a budget of around AED4,500, which area am I able to rent (1 bedroom flat....2 bedroom better)? My kid is only 3 years old. It will be good if I could find a place where its near...

sage & onion wrote:I believe that your budget is low if you want something near to your work location, which part of SZR will you be located?

The Fairmont Dubai...I don't mind to travel a bit if I can have a decent area for my family to live in, with close proximity to the basics that I mentioned earlier.

Thanks Yorky & Sage for the feedback. What's the travelling time like for me to get to SZR from Karama during peak hours? As I've mentioned, don't mind to travel quite a bit as long as have a decent place to live in. p/s This wouls also help me to re-negotiate with my employer on my housing allo...

wow, not many posts inthe bikerscene then? well i have a ducati 750ss in the uk, i dodnt bring it with me as the roads are too bad for me. id like to get a bike here, but id need an e stamped one as id probably buy new, then take it to the uk in a year ortwo Guess not many bikers around.... :cry:

I'm getting an offer of AED17k/mth, working in an investment company. AED17k is my basic salary (this would include accommodation, transportation, utilities, basically everything!!!). The contract is for 2 years. I'll be bringing along my wife & 3 y.o son. Other benefit: i) medical insurance (se...

Assalamualaikum... I'll be in Dubai in March '07 but the family (wife & son) will only be coming in June '07. I have a budget of AED4500/mth for accommodation. Which area should I look for with: a) 1 bedroom aprtment (2 bedroom better); and b) near amenities such as clinics, pre-school, mosque, ...

Guys and Galls, Whilst doing research into Dubai with a view to taking a job there I got a lot of info and help from expats based in Dubai through this forum. Whilst doing research I came across this info on a website which may be useful to others in my position:- The most popular residential areas...

I'm getting an offer of AED17k/mth, working in an investment company. AED17k is my basic salary (this would include accommodation, transportation, utilities, basically everything!!!). This is not a particularly good offer Why do you say not good? Can give an average figure? The contract is for 2 ye...

Are there any good twisties in Dubai.....or do you guys just crank-up the bike on hiways? How bout tracks? You guys have track days there? Will be moving to Dubai in a few months time....will surely miss my trackdays in Sepang International circuit ( http://beaujarle.multiply.com/photos/album/6 ). :...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Nov/061108b.htm More pics and story above. Must admit, its one hellava nice looking bike. Some nice changes over the earlier models, i especially like the new lights. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/ducati1098/10982.jpg Geez....I'm creaming in my pants....!!...

Thanks for the feedback, s&o & scot. Coming from sub-continent, I don't know if I can demand too much. I guess that this is what I'm able to get & trying to have the option on other ways to re-negotiate with my employer or.....make the best out of what I'll be getting. Roughly, my estima...

Thanks for the feedback, s&o & scot. Coming from sub-continent, I don't know if I can demand too much. I guess that this is what I'm able to get & trying to have the option on other ways to re-negotiate with my employer or.....make the best out of what I'll be getting. Roughly, my estim...

Think you will be able to shave a fair bit of your Budget from the utilities. My 2 bed apartment only runs me Dhs500 per month, and with other things, all told around Dhs1000. Also, Dhs2000 may be a bit high for travel, but depends. Too many factors. Thanks Yorky, The transportation would include c...

Looking around for my daughter, I'd expect to pay about 3-4 grand a year. My wife was going to come out and work as a nurse too but childcare before and after school was a nightmare (I assume you're both going to work 48 hours a week?), you have to pay a nanny another 3-4 grand a year just for that...

nicop74 wrote:For beaujarle: Find me A Petronas FP1 superbike for sale! Thank you.
Nicolò.

hahahah.....lucky to get 1 for sale!!!!!

scot1870 wrote:Inflationary pressures are due to ease in 2007 and beyond too, so your cash will go further.

Please share how do you substantiate this statement? Cheers.

Inflationary pressures are due to ease in 2007 and beyond too, so your cash will go further. Please share how do you substantiate this statement? Cheers. I do a lot of work in economic analysis. Inflation has been primarily driven by a lack of housing which has pushed up rents, wages and therefore ...

Education is pretty good from what I see. My daughter is only 3 but we've been looking at schools already (foundation starts at 4 here) and it's a healthy selection, particularly in the West end of Dubai. I'd say the greatest proportion of schools at this end teach British curriculum and have Briti...