Moving on 1st October....

[SBSR]

Any last advice?!?

[grasshopper]

Bring a whole bunch of passport sized photos - you won't regret it, seems like everywhere needs at least a couple of photos.

[SBSR]

I'm guessing that every time I enter the country from now on I should come loaded up with booze?!?

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by SBSR

I'm guessing that every time I enter the country from now on I should come loaded up with booze?!?

Yes, you can buy it at Duty Free- and once here, get yourself an alcohol license, and you will also be able to obtain it ( legally)

[Ogri750]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

Yes, you can buy it at Duty Free- and once here, get yourself an alcohol license, and you will also be able to obtain it ( legally)

But not as cheaply as other places

As said, numerous passport photos, copies of passport and a whole lot of patience in readiness for Dubai red tape

[Pasanada]

LOL@Ogri

Bring a sense of humour too, it'll see you through your first few weeks!

[Kansaag]

1. If you use vitamins ex Omega 3 & 6, etc. bring it along. Very few health shops and very expensive.

2. Good quality suntain lotion - factor 30 - 40. Limited here and expensive.

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by Ogri750

But not as cheaply as other places

As said, numerous passport photos, copies of passport and a whole lot of patience in readiness for Dubai red tape

I know it can be bought cheaper...and I hope you still have a license though...
It only takes being stopped in Sharjah ( a dry emirate) and you will be in big trouble ( license or not...but without one- you will be in serious trouble)

[crazymazy1980]

Make sure you've let your bank / credit card company know that you're coming out so they don't try and freeze your card. Otherwise:

1. You'll end up in an emergency and won't be able to pay for something
2. You'll have to spend ages on the phone trying to get it unlocked.

I did it just before I came out this time, as it happened to me in the US 2 years ago. I then tried to ring back to the UK but the operator said he needed my credit card to authorise the call (which I was making to get the card re-authorised). AAAAGGHH. Luckily he was a nice operator and put me through anyway, pays to be polite to people

[Ogri750]

Yes I have a licence sgilli , just begrudge the 30% tax


One thing to be aware of at the moment. Due to card fraud in the UAE, international transactions, both ATM & POS (shopping using your card) have been stopped by the banks here.

Make sure you have plenty of cash, as it is not clear when this block will be lifted