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jcraiggibson

i'm also looking around the same area, i'm moving to dubai in july but lived there last summer. i don't know if this is of any help but you should try looking at bhomes.com and vakson.com - both have developments in dubai marina. i'm looking to rent a 1 bedroom apartment in dubai marina and i think ...

jcraiggibson

Hi, I'm moving to Dubai in July and will be looking for a 1 bedroom apartment, probably in Dubai Marina. Anyway, as we all know the rental rates are ridiculous so i'd consider buying if it was feasible. However, can anyone tell me what kind of deposit mortgage lenders ask for in Dubai? Also, since I...

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"I thought that I'd be a catch if I lowered my limit to 6000 Dhs, but still no one seems interested." i just thought i'd throw my tuppence in here, there's a saying in Scotland that if 'you lower the price, you devalue the product'. i'll be honest, i've not quite followed where you're work...

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i didn't mean to arouse any aggro, i was just stating my opinion in the hope it might have benefited msafi. however, firstly i think the term 'bullshitting' might've been misleading, i didn't mean lie, i just meant exagerate the positives. secondly, i would stop short of referring to the 'going rate...

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hey neltron, like everyone has pointed out, obviously budgetting is dependant on lifestyle but i think your guess seems reasonable. one of my mates from work emailed me his rough monthly budget last month and i'm planning on living within the same means. we're both in our twenties living with our gi...

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any idea how it will affect taxi prices??

jcraiggibson

maybe i could buy a taxi??? i could be a 'part time' taxi driver with no customers when i drive to work and back...

jcraiggibson

we did call our hotel to ask the 'theoretical' question of whether it would be a problem or not and they insisted it wouldnt so just taking their word for it.... Brilliant idea. Normally I'd warn against this... but much more reliable advice than old farts living out their life on a forum. that's n...

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we did call our hotel to ask the 'theoretical' question of whether it would be a problem or not and they insisted it wouldnt so just taking their word for it.... Brilliant idea. Normally I'd warn against this... but much more reliable advice than old farts living out their life on a forum. that's n...

jcraiggibson

hi everyone, i'm moving out permanently in july but returning to the uk in december, i have a job and a sponsor but obviously my work / residents visa won't be sorted out until after i arrive in dubai. so, i'm going to book a return flight (glasgow - dubai, dubai - glasgow) with approximately six mo...

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thanks for your advice Bonk, appreciated also, asc_26, regarding renewing your girlfriend's visa perpetually, there might be a problem with it. that used to be ok but as bonk said, they've changed the rules on renewing visas. someone staying on a visit visa can only renew it twice (initial three mon...

jcraiggibson

Hello,

I'd be grateful if anyone had any advice on what the work / residency visa application process involves?

Am I right in thinking that to get such a visa they take a blood / urine sample? Why do they do this? Is it in case of medical emergency or testing for diseases, drugs, etc?

jcraiggibson

if you don't like the accommodation emirates give you, you can always crash with me in dubai marina...

god, i can't believe i just thought that - i need to find a new girlfriend, this desperation is starting to show!

jcraiggibson

mate, i think you'll be more than comfortable on that. i think other posts have established that a young couple living a sociable existince in dubai would pay around 17/18,000Dhs / month on expenses including accommodation (based on 115,000Dhs apartment), costs therein and going out doing stuff at w...

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you're right about 'getting around' the unmarried and living together issue. but as previous posts have discussed to death i'll summarise it for you by saying that whilst some people will rightfully advise you that unmarried couples living together is illegal, it is a widely flexed law and rarely en...

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Hi guys, If I tried to get everything done as quickly as possible, how long would it take to get the following processed: Residency Visa Work Visa UAE Driving Licence (I have UK licence and International Driving Permit) Alcohol Permit Set up a UAE bank account? And finally, how long does the process...

jcraiggibson

hey, have a look at the Better Homes Real Estate Agency website, they give a good idea of the prices - they are one of the bigger estate agents in Dubai.

There is also a map which might help you figure out which areas are where and so on.

http://www.bhomes.com

jcraiggibson

hey, i thought i'd contribute because i'm in a similar position in that my salary covers for the extras like accommodation etc. with regard to the rent, you should check out Better Homes' website for an idea of cost, it also has a map which might help you figure the geography of dubai. http://bhomes...

jcraiggibson

slightly digressing... but would you pass through either of the gates (and be charged) on a journey from Dubai Marina to Dubai Festival City?

i'm not too sure where the gate at the MoE side of SZR is

jcraiggibson

sorry, i should've been more clear, i meant if i just headed towards Emirates Rd to avoid SZR would i be charged?

ie would i pass under the gate at interchange 4 on that route?

thanks again for your help

jcraiggibson

sorry mate, i was talking out my arse when i guessed how much 2 bedrooms would be - my mistake.

but i'm getting a 1 bedroom apartment in dubai marina for 95k with a view, i think you can get ones that don't have as good a view for 90k

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of course it's best to take the cautious approach, but why would they test you for drugs in a medical?? if they had reason to suspect it then of course they'd check, ie if you were in a car accident, but surely they wouldn't take the time and cost of checking you for drugs which if you had in your s...

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ouch, four years is pretty severe i think what we're all agreed on is that none of us actually know whether they test for drugs or not, but that it'd be mental to take the chance!! i read in another thread that dxbsoul looked into the various things they tested for a while back, or someone he spoke ...

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Hi everyone, Just a quick one... Looking to buy a car but i've not got my visa through yet, but I've rented an apartment, opened a bank account and stuff with my passport etc and a letter from my employer. I've got a UK drivers licence and an international driving permit. I know I can't get an Emira...

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I've been looking at buying an xBox 360 in dubai and i've found the going rate seems to be around 1,800Dhs for the console, a controller and a game. However, does anyone know anywhere that has good deals on xBox's or anywhere else i should look? (I've only looked in Plug-Ins, Carrefour) Thanks guys

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1mb Du connection, do you think that would be good enough for me to play online?

i look forward to your response.

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