Information that everyone needs to know about Dubai. Please read before posting.

[bshah]

Thanks for that...(this might be a silly question but ) i also wanted to know if we can leave the country once we file the application? can we leave the country while the application is in process & come back and take it??

Thanks

[Ogri750]

You need to remember, that when the application is going through, you will have given your passport in. Makes it tricky to leave and re-enter

[daniel rayner]

Will a 100.000 AED surfice for a large 1 bed appartment in the marina ? how much uttilities will cost and is 22000 AED enough for a month?

[flossie]

1. No, it's probably closer to 120-140K a year.
2. Don't know but not much in an apartment. (Except 5% of annual rent divided by 12 will be added on per month)
3. If you are single and rent is not coming out of that, it's more than enough.

[falygasy]

Actually, talking about renting an appartment in Dubai, is there an area more preferable than another? I am from Canada and would like to live in a nice Middle-Eastern architectural area. Is there such a thing in Dubai? Not a big fan of super fancy and modern appartments.

Thanks!

[Andy Capp]

Originally Posted by falygasy

live in a nice Middle-Eastern architectural area.

PMSL. S'pose there might be a call for tents in the desert...

Failing that there's middle east style apartmemts near the intercontinental in festival city, or you could live in Bastiyika...

[Rich27]

Cheers Elphaba. I've only just registered and your 'info you need to know' post was the first I read.
You answered a load of my questions straight away.

Thanks again, Richard.

[dzdoc]

Thanks for the helpful stuff. I think like most people the thought of a move to a strange place is anxiety making. Anyway, I am sure that this question has been answered ad nauseum but who can I talk to that is trustworthy about advice on where to live. I will be working at the Atlantis palm resort and so would really like not to commute to far but do not wish to exceed the budget. That would be a first step. Will be moving in January. Coming for my official apps and stuff in Nov. Any advice anyone before I get here. Oh and to complicate everything I am the professional female. I will be the sponsor.

[kslh79]

wanting to move to dubai.
i am a vehicle technicion for mercedes benz and have alot of experiance, i have realy good references but no qualafications i currently live in england and would like to move over with my wife and 2 children, do i need visa and how do i go about getting one. is the currency the same as egypt. thankyou, simon hayes(28)

[Pasanada]

Originally Posted by kslh79

wanting to move to dubai.
i am a vehicle technicion for mercedes benz and have alot of experiance, i have realy good references but no qualafications i currently live in england and would like to move over with my wife and 2 children, do i need visa and how do i go about getting one. is the currency the same as egypt. thankyou, simon hayes(28)

Obtaining employment is very different to the UK! I never supplied references as I wasn't asked to. As for quals, I had what was relevant to the nature of my employment. I would hazard a guess that vehicle technicians are normally Asian (cheap salaries I'm afraid!) so cannot give a definitive answer for a Westerner (I've sent Western guys to Afghanistan but thats VERY risky!!)

Your employer is your sponser in the UAE and therefore responsible for obtaining your visa; some employers will sort out a spouse's visa but not all. The cost of the visa for you is borne by your employer.

The currency is different to Egypt, it's the Dirham here, not the Egyptian Pound.