Dubai Explorer can be purchased from every good bookshop or alternatively online. I believe that it can also be purchased directly on the Explorer website as well.

Considering that your child is still a baby, are you sure that they will offer you the school allowance from day 1 or will this be paid once your child starts school? It would be a good idea to clarify this before moving out to Dubai. Budgeting would become so much easier if you are certain of the amount you will have in your hands at the end of the month.

I think, based on the fact you are coming out with your family, I would be looking for at least 125,000 AED housing allowance as a bare minimum. In regards to transport, I've been offered 2500 AED per month, so go for something similar (or more if you can get it!!). Your basic salary would be the tricky bit. It all depends on your level of experience. I think that if you post your level of experience and the job that you will be doing, it might be a lot easier for people doing the same job to advice you. It also depends on which country you are coming from. Obviously, if you are coming from Western countries, then you get paid considerably more.

Bear in mind as well that if you work really hard, your salary will also increase, so in the long run, things could very well improve. I believe that a few weeks ago someone posted that they started on 15,000 AED 5 years ago and they now earn 75,000 AED. A lot will depend on how hard you are prepared to work!

Best of luck!