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Buying a plan is not an option for me. I can't afford double expense for renting current apt and installment of new apt (for couple of months is still ok, but not more). And can't afford risk of delays. All in all, how much roughly the overhead for all the costs (paperworks, commissions, fees, depos...

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Hmm... Can we pass that tricky situation by getting home loan from a bank, bank will pay in full, so we can get the visa immediately? So no worries on the job side.

I see NBD home loan interest rate is 6.49%.

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10-15 years? I'm even not sure I'll be still in Dubai after 5 years :) Considering the budget, I think I can afford for 4-5 years term. Isn't the commission standard like 5%? And you said for visa only it costs about 15K (that is 3.33%). The rest (7.5K) for other costs/fees. In that case, are you su...

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Great then *relieve* I thought 5% like in rent

The end result is clear that I can save a lot when buying.
I'll discuss with my wife and research some ads & location before taking the decision.

Thanks a lot GT for all the helpful info.

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Hmm, that can be a serious problem for the health.
Has anyone (municipality?) done something to solve this issue?

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Really? No one can give advise/info on Beirut and Alexandria?

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The conviction did not result in a deportation (100% sure) as I remeber it was me who dropped him at the airport (No Ban that is for sure). Would his employer know about his previous conviction when applying for the residency??? AFAIK, in some other countries you may obtain a clearance letter from ...

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Jeevan wrote:For the first timers - the Big bus tour is a must

Big bus in the summer? Really? Yes, if you want to get fried being 2-3 hours under the heat with roofless bus

Desert safari also may be a good choice (if you stay in the 4x4 car).

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tsftsf wrote:i am on a visit visa and i have got a job at a company here. ... I would like to leave this company as i am getting another job.

I've seen so many cases like this... so typical... very unprofessional.

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Who would you say is being "unprofessional"? These people who just come to Dubai and got job already. But before the employer finished applying the residence visa, they just easily shift to other company just because the other offers better package. I know it's legal. I know it's their ri...

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Thanks MaaaD.

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hey.. its a free market right??? Everyone is entitled to look for a bigger and better opportunity.. If tomorrow the management decided to sell out or merge with another company, which resulted in employees losing their jobs etc., would you say the management was unprofessional or uncommitted??? Tha...

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Yes it happens, its the probation period not mentioned:) if u dont like the candidate, out he goes. visa takes arournd three weeks to process, so if some company is genuinely interested in hiring the candidate they will process his visa and atleast get the amendment stamped. If the company is profe...

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Don't know what to say.. there have been just too many cases like this in the past times in the so-called holy land... 2 Indonesian Maids Beaten to Death (6th August) Lawyer Wants Probe Against Rapist of Indonesian Maid (1st August) Rape, abuse, harassments... those are the truth of what happen in S...

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And World + International? Are they kidding?
Put that Dubai Earth World Globe Central International Airport Center

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the us dollar is fixed against the UAE Dirham so it does not matter where you change dollars you will always get the same rate. Not really. In finance and banking yes. But not really at money changers. Although the difference may not be much (for small amount), but there is. From experience, Wall S...

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USD sucks and it will still be in the future. And straight impact to AED.
Stick to GBP or Euro if you could. Unless there will be a bounce back in the future.

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My favorite vehicle (model not exactly the same) when I was a kid as a birthday gift. Rode it everywhere.

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Hi we live in scotland.Hope I have entered in right forum. What is it,my hubby and the rest of us are thinking about relocating overseas and have thought about Dubai as a job has come up.I have heard mixed reports about Dubai for woman to live in ,can anyone whose already there tell us a bit more a...

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- IKEA in Festival City
- Dubai Garden Centre on SZR

Live plants are very expensive here.

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And where are those GCC-spec ex-warranty 10+ years old cars going? As people buy new cars every day, there must be a huge pile of old cars out there.

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I suspect that there are people who collect this craps for exporting the parts to other countries. Because I believe that would be a very good market & business here. So I would be surprised if noone (or only few) has done it.

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Would I...even though I grew up and have been educated, employed in Australia be treated the same way South Asians are (presumably) treated in the UAE? I guess being a female would probably not help the cause either. :? I believe it would be so. It's sad that many people still see the race and skin...

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harkev wrote:If you have any words of advice for finding a job I could use it. haven't had much response to my CV & it's been sent quite a bit.

Try monstergulf.com, naukrigulf.com, mawaride.com, gulfnews.com (classifieds), etc.

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Windows Mobile 6 Besides the more attractive Windows Mobile 6 interface, users can experience improved performance from their calendar and address book functions etc. They will also be able to interact better with the new PC Vista Operating System. 1. New feature to allow users to personalize their...

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^ you really must - you said it twice. Yep. Yep. Love Emirates. Love Emirates. Good for humans. Emirates in general is good. Except the ones flying to some cities in India, especially Hyderabad. Most of the time delay for at least one hour. I've been experiencing many times as I've been traveling t...

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You guys don't need to be rude. It's Expat Help Forum after all.
Maybe the OP didn't catch the question because depends on the country indeed there are some types of passport for general, diplomatic, pilgrimage, etc.

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Jebel Ali branch would be nearer as the one referred by Major is on the other side of Wasl road (Jumeirah branch).
There you go: http://www.emiratespost.ae/content/english/contact.jsp

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I haven't gone there myself but my wife and her girl friends went there couple of months ago (Athens plus Istanbul & Paris). Other than the Parthenon, she was more recommending on Istanbul than Athens. More beautiful and more to see, she said. Having traveled many times to Europe and other place...

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yes, i already checked the website, but doesnt give location ie directions. Do you know where abouts the jebel ali one is. I have tried phoning but they dont answer! Thanks again Google Earth may often help. In fact I used it for finding Jumeirah branch post office when my stuffs stuck there when I...

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