Thanks Kaz & Judas,

The appeal of Dubai - boyfriend just about to be made redundant and has job offer in Dubai, so thought we would look into it especially as a warmer climate is definately an appealing place to start.

Kaz seems like my initial thoughts and concerns are about right considereing your blog. Shame there is little information around for females to read. My boyfriend keeps being told that Dubai is a great place to live and I would love it cause it has loads of shops and as long as I don't wear mini skirt belt and skimpy top I'll be fine so I have nothing to worry about. However those giving the advice are male and have never met me and seem to think that all women want is somewhere good to shop lol. I am not a plain Jane housewife type. More independant sophisticated independant business woman who gets out there and enjoys life.

Don't think Dubai is for me, but will certainly go at some point - like your point about surrounding coutries museams as I would like to go there too for that reason however the country needs to be more stable before I make plans.

Have encouraged boyfried to look towards Canada and so far he is liking what he sees.

Thanks again
Sorisa