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There also written he should have salary of 10 000 dirhams. But the problem my friend got only about 7 000 dirhams a month. So is there chance to get the visa? I would get tourist visa free for 2 months but is it possible to renew this if not get the visit visa because of my friends low income. I'm...

S/he made a good start on the page for the UAE. Kuwait? ...

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EIS is good enough, not great. Better in the primary school. Don't know much about Horizon but think it probably rates much the same. In general, try and find a school near where you live. Traffic is a nightmare. The forums expatwoman.com and expatgossip.com have lots of school questions. More infor...

^ian^ wrote:Bit of a tricky one, as an expat, there aren't any developments (yet) near either Salik gate.

You wouldn't say Emirates Hills is near the Barsha gate?

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Scary. Porsche top speeds are 250-300 kph no?

Maybe I should stop driving my turbo-Premier-Padmini at 400 ...

There's a site you can apply to in the UAE. I found this one but it's not the one I was thinking of, can't find it now.

There was someone doing hang gliding out of Al Ain years ago. Don't know more sorry but this site might help...

http://www.eaa-uae.org/

^ian^ wrote:Indeed I wouldn't. It's miles away.

Fair enough. It doesn't seem that far to me when I'm driving. Maybe I should slow down...

http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=22180

You might get a studio in International City for 40k per year, maybe even a 1 bdrm if you're lucky.

Here's a brief summary of areas in Dubai.

There was a new Mission Visa mentioned in Emirates Today this morning, for 6 months work and live in Dubai. But I thought there was already a Mission Visa for Doctors, Lawyers and a few other professions. More info here - visas in Dubai An employer is supposed to get a work visa to allow you to ente...

Sammy's Shawarma Stand ...

Emergency treatment in government hospitals is free as far as I know. In private hospitals you pay.

You mean 5000 dhs per month? You won't get anything near the Marina except maybe a room in a shared villa or apartment.

For studio you'll have to try International City. For 1 bdrm maybe an older place in Ghusais, or Karama, or Deira.

Dubai Outlet Mall opened last month.

Try and get a hotel package with your flight. It's usually the cheapest way. I saw adverts recently for two companies that offer serviced apartments, I think in Dubai Marina. One had 650 dhs per night as a cheapest rate. Can't remember which but you'll find information here - hotels in Dubai or chea...

Intenet banking is the way to go. That way you only get hassled by Itisalot (aka Etisalat). I beg to differ. To paraphrase a certain Mr Orwell, ... some internet banks are more equal than others... Here's a list of banks in Dubai but it doesn't give a recommendation (and explains why). I went inter...

Could be. I was there and they had a fairly spectacular show.

gtmash wrote:Stop BSing. Padila's Shawarma Stand is larger.

They were but Padila and Sami had to split up after failing a municipality alliteration inspection. Padila's Poppadom Pit-stop is the other part - and is smaller then SSS .

There's a couple of new hotels in Downtown Burj Dubai area with at least one good bar. Madinat Jumeirah is a bit further away but worth a look with bars and restaurants and electric gondolas. At the other end of the scale, try some chilli chicken at Ravi's in Satwa (you'll get change from 10 dhs) an...

Good choice. The Blue Bar there is good for jazz music (no bands during Ramadan though).

Here's a few Dubai recruitment agencies to get you started. The ones suggested there are fairly reputable.

What he said ^^^^. I think if you take a photo of an Emirati woman without their permission, and they aren't happy about it, you have a good chance of spending some time visiting the police station to get told off. You're not supposed to take photos at the airport but I often see people with their c...

but hopefully this one isn't too far away from the action. It's a long walk I'm afraid. They may have their own bus, and/or a connection with a beach club - ask them. Otherwise you're stuck with taxis. We're heading to Dubai in mid-November, so its outside of Ramadan thank goodness. So I see, misse...

There is also a music shop at the top of Wafi Mall and one in Madinat Jumeirah.

There was news a few months ago that visa renewals would be limited to 2 or 3 times, and then you have to exit the UAE for a month. But I know of people who continue to do the Hatta visa run road trip with no problems - and they're up to many more than 3 renewals.

Maybe airports are more strict?

Trygve wrote: what is the real situation on the ground?

Don't annoy neighbours, especially if they have more wasta than you.

This is one of those PITA rules that is unrealistic given the high costs and demand for accomodation, and supply shortages.

Concord wrote:If you go to the "expat help" forum there is a sticky titled "Dubai Marriage" look in there.

Which has a link to marriages in Dubai info.

Anyone can buy a car. You need to have license, over 18? and residence visa to register it.

I don't know Canadian laws but there will probably be import requirements that Middle East spec cars might fall afoul of.

vikramgore wrote:Strong focus on Math concepts

Always a good thing if you're a Math tutor

Here's some suggested job agencies in Dubai (and some to watch out for).