Important Questions When Moving To Dubai!!!

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Important Questions when moving to Dubai!!! Jan 27, 2008
I am about to move to Dubai and thinking about travelling a little beforehand...however, I am little worried because obviously I will need some savings to start off while looking for a job in Dubai. However, I also think that once I start working in Dubai, there will be little time to travel.

Therefore I have the following questions:

1) On average, at least how much savings should one have when going
to Dubai looking for a job? (I know it is impossible to give an
exact answer, but just like to have some opinions from people who
have done the same thing and their experiences as to savings
needed to get by until they found a job

2) Is it worth it to start looking for a job in Dubai before I get
there or is it best to start looking when I get to Dubai?

3) Assuming I do start looking beforehand, does the company usually
pay for the flight to Dubai when I am invited for an interview?

4) Naturally, I would like to negotiate the best salary
possible...is it better to accomplish this from abroad or from
within Dubai?

5) I am in sales...business development...what are some of the
highest paying companies and industries in Dubai within this
field with the biggest total compensation packages?

6) What are some of the best free dating sites in Dubai and best
place to meet girls?

7) Any other advice and suggestions about Dubai would be greatly
appreciated.

A quick, detailed reply would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Marko

g_twin
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Jan 27, 2008
1) 10,000 dollars
2) yes. start looking first but more chance from here
3) sometimes
4) debatable
5) 5000 to 28000dhs
6) This is not allowed
7) Search the forums all answers are here you are not the first to ask the above questions
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Re: Important Questions when moving to Dubai!!! Jan 28, 2008
What Scarlet said. If you want a second opinion...

1. Allow $4k-$6k per month living expenses including accommodation while without job.
Add $30k for 1 year accommodation rental if you have to pay yourself (rental required 1 year in advance) for 1 bdrm, $15k for cheap studio.
Add $15k to buy medium car. Figures assume you want western standard of living. Labour camps are cheaper and you don't need car.
2. Start before but easier in Dubai.
3. Depends on job. Lower level no. Headhunted yes.
4. Best time to negotiate salary is after job offer but before you accept it. Location less relevant.
5. Don't know.
6. Dating sites get blocked. Marriage sites don't. Meet partners through work colleagues, friends, clubs (sports and hobbies) etc, same as anywhere.
7. Try this - Dubai FAQ :).
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Re: Important Questions when moving to Dubai!!! Jan 28, 2008
g_twin wrote:6) What are some of the best free dating sites in Dubai and best
place to meet girls?

A quick, detailed reply would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Marko


No dating sites...hope thats quick enough for you.... 8)
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Re: Important Questions when moving to Dubai!!! Jan 28, 2008
reviewer wrote:
g_twin wrote:6) What are some of the best free dating sites in Dubai and best
place to meet girls?

A quick, detailed reply would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Marko


No dating sites...hope thats quick enough for you.... 8)

well there is the rattle snake :roll:
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