Depends on the housing you are after.

A 2 bed say in the Marina could cost you £20k a year to rent, whereas, if you went to Sharjah (if you want to sit in the car for hours) would be nowhere near that.

Not sure on the costs for fixed line internet, but for a usb modem for Etisalat will set you back 820Dhs, then you have a choice of packages......a 2mb allowance (then it's pay as you use), 10mb allowance (again, then pay as you use), or 10gb allowance (they take 460Dhs off your phone credit for this). I know as I am using that method until I get a landline and broadband.

Bear in mind, your £35k is pre tax in the UK, here you get it all.

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