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Instead of subscribing 2 Mbps shared home account, I think it would be better to get 1 Mbps business account with less sharing ratio (normally).

Have any of you been shopping at ipmart.com?
Is it safe? Is it a scam?
Looks like they have many interesting stuffs.

Get an iPhone look-a-like here . Looks cool. It's cheap (<$200). It's China-made. But which branded stuffs nowadays that are not produced in China/Taiwan? ;) Else, I'm looking also for replacing my O2 XDA. Something NOT O2 or i-mate or Nokia. They are all suck. Something smart with QWERTY (no-slide)...

I wouldn't recommend HSBC (especially Media City branch). I and my colleagues travel a lot. My colleagues have experienced difficulties like transferring the money to their home country, etc. Too many procedures (you have to fill in authorization letters for transfer limit, etc etc). They send 3 cre...

My previous employer (well known store in Dubai, not free zone) had been inspected 3 years ago. There was no visit visa involved but we (10% out of 300 staffs) had to hide even WITH legal residence visa. Earlier, I heard we were out of visa quotas so the 10% of us (mostly the corporate management st...

But there are so many problems with iPhone already if you read the net.
One says never buy version 1.0.

Back to topic.
Apparently it happens much more in the evening/night. Once it disconnected every half minute!
But in day time, it's much less.
Therefore I'm sure it's not the laptop or the modem.

The first question: how much is your budget? Some good schools starts from 700 AED per month (Elite English school, Apple International school, Dhiyafah, etc). Others (being ridiculously expensive what so-called "Westernish" school) are up to 5000 AED per month. No no, not for college, but...

I'm originally from Indonesia, so the culture, people, language, and environment are much more the same than in Malaysia. Big city like Jakarta or KL, but I feel more modern (due to fast development). We're small family too. I chose Dubai over my country off course for the money. Quality of living m...

ENJOY THE ENIGMA wrote:4 . Education for Kids: you should factor in about 3,000 to 5,000 per month per child depending upon the curriculum and brand of school/institution etc.

Agree with Enigma.
One small correction though, there are plenty of good "international/English" schools starting 700 AED per month.

The curriculum of schools in Dubai is apparently mixed up, you can't tell the difference especially for kindergarten level. And it doesn't always mean the school with "British" curriculum is the better one. "British" curriculum school is not necessarily expensive. Example Oxford ...

- Car rent starts 1700 AED pm + petrol about 300 AED pm (in city) - Make sure to ask your employer when they say accommodation provided means empty or furnished. If empty, add for : furnishing (5000-20000 AED), electricity/water deposit (2000 AED) + monthly bills. Landline phone deposit 200 AED. Int...

Depends on your preference (and apartment), do your research at:
- dewa.gov.ae (electricity + water)
- etisalat.ae (landline phone, DSL/cable)
- e-vision.ae (cable TV)

Daily expenses have been given above, I think that covers most.

i thought the BB curve wasn't out in dubai yet, or has it been introduced here? Not officially as seen in etisalat.ae but one can get (grey import) from souq.com (unlocked) or I could have asked my friend who'll come to Dubai in 2 weeks (in SE Asia it's been there since few months). But the questio...

xero_ wrote:for online shopping try souq.com. it is UAE based, and more safe to purchase or sell online.

I know souq.com and have made transactions few times. Also eBay, etc.
I was asking ipmart.com only

yujinn wrote:OT question: How do you apply for this online if you dont have a land line? i.e., land line number is required in the online application

Any DSL connection requires landline phone connection. They will get you a new one when applying (deposit 200 AED if I'm not mistaken).

In general and specifically in IT, it'd be very tough to find a job in Dubai for freshers or without specific skills/experiences, unless you'd want to compete with South Asian fellows (who already in Dubai with visit visa) who are often willing to get paid less even with quite good qualifications.

Do we (UAE residents) really need a visa to enter Oman, I mean farther Oman like Muscat and Salalah (by road or air)? Or it depends on the passport? I went to Hatta few times and I believe I passed Oman region (seen on the map), no one held/check for passports etc. I went to Al Ain and went through ...

Karama has 2-bd places in some of the newer buildings for 75k, with basement parking. New building for 75K for 2BR, really? Last month I asked it was 73K (1BR about 75m2) already in my building (not new, but not very old, opposite Burjuman). So 75K for 2BR would be quite cheap, unless it's an old b...

If you haven't got the place, I'd recommend the other side of Dubai like Deira or even better Al Ghusais. Lots of good schools there and the rent rate also is slightly lower than Bur Dubai. Though your husband would still to beat Sharjah's traffic, but you would avoid the traffic of Maktoum & Ga...

Most people are staying in Bur Dubai, Deira, Sharjah because they can't afford expensive apartments and villas nearby.

3BR villas nearby (Springs, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah, etc) would cost 200K+.

The Major wrote:Am I correct in thinking that UAQ marina isn't actully built yet? Such a shame they are destroying a huge area of natural beauty in UAQ

Don't worry, to replace those they have the money to build artificial lakes, canals, bays, lagoons, wildlife sanctuaries, etc elsewhere

I work in DIC (next to DMC) and live in Karama/Bur Dubai (near Burjuman). It takes 30 minutes in normal traffic, 45-60 minutes in rush hour, through SZR. Morning or evening. However, there's no villa there, only apartments, mostly 1-2BR. 3BR probably you can find in Golden Sands area (still consider...

Reputable/international/big companies may give you better chance, especially if you have specific skills/experience (e.g. managerial level).
Smaller ones tend to hire as cheap as they can get. And often force incapable resources up (just because they are friends, relatives, long-time workers).

Al Ghusais a bit cheaper for rent but you'll be stuck in traffic anytime you want to go to Dubai - Bur Dubai, Jumeirah etc. Not much happening in Ghusais. More here - where to live in Dubai It depends on the priority. Ghusais is considered good location for: families (lots of schools), frequent tra...

What are you scared of specifically? I brought my daughter since she was 4 months old and she's fine here (3 yo now). Baby foods and powder milk are plenty and cheap. Diapers are cheap. Health facility is considered good (get an insurance). Schools (nursery/KG) are plenty, though some are ridiculous...

1. Very expensive accommodation
2. Some nasty people with full of craps and tricks (some real estate agents, some shop staffs, etc)
3. Very hot in months
4. Bad city plan

I don't like people that don't like Dubai and continue to live here The question was only "what do you dislike". There could be possible that the "likes" keep us here to compensate the "dislikes". For example, better money. So the exact phrase would be "even thoug...

5000? is it gold-plated?