Cost for food shopping and various other things.

[BedouGirl]

Starting at the 'top' end, we have Waitrose, followed by Spinneys, Park and Shop and Choitrams, then Carrefour and Geant, Lulus and Lals. I think these are the main ones. Not all of them have licences to sell pork products though.

[Piers]

Ok cool. Thanks BG
Im looking forward to coming to scope it all out next week.

How do you find it living in Dubai?

[BedouGirl]

Having been here for almost fourteen years, I guess you could say I find it okay . I am probably not one of the best people to ask. I think people who have been here for a lesser time tend to have stronger opinions. I know that probably doesn't make sense but this is more my home now than the UK!

[Piers]

Haha. WOW 14 years!?
So you've seen boom and bust huh?
Well has there ever been actual bust?
I'm fed up with the UK
Tax tax tax
My girlfriend and I are coming out next week.
I'm hoping to be blown away.

My hearts already in it. Jess has more reservations.

We both have friends who live and work in Dubai. Some are earning 5 times what they would back home.

Do the folks on here meet up?

Would be great to meet some more expats

[BedouGirl]

I prefer the quieter Dubai - that's why I said I am probably not the best person to ask. The way I see it is that you need to create a balance of life here, as you would anywhere else. It's not just about earning more money, you need to have a solid support network who are not "fly by nights" and be prepared to "breathe" through all the frustrations and obstacles you will come across. I hope your OH does like it as much as you think you will because that can be a huge drawback if you both come and one half is not happy. Remember - coming here on holiday and to have a look is very different from living here. When you talk to your friends, ask them to tell you openly about the pros and cons. Forget the earning five times more. That won't come into the equation if you are not happy. I saw you asking about getting credit on another post. Be careful about that too. Getting yourself into debt here is not to be recommended. You can be stopped from leaving by the bank/credit card company. I have a feeling you are going to be a local appointment, which means you may not be able to negotiate any financial assistance in terms of shipments, housing or furniture from your employer. Something else to be aware of. Don't get me wrong, I obviously am happy here otherwise I wouldn't still be here, but there is a lot to consider before you make the move....

[Piers]

Thanks again BG
I'm aware that I may well not like everything about Dubai.

I'm looking forward to getting all perspectives from lots of expats.

There's no way I'd even consider getting in debt in Dubai !!

#scaryConsequence

#scary conscice