Salary/Lifestyle

[skss]

Hello,

My husband has been presented with a unique opportunity that would bring us to Dubai for 2-3 years. His salary will be between 175,000 to 200,000 USD(I think about 64,000/month is the UAE conversion) with housing included. Is this a good salary for a family of 4? We live pretty simply and have 2 young children, a 4 year old and 1 year old. Also, are there a lot of activities for children in Dubai? I would appreciate any information. I have been reading the posts and it has been helpful in trying to make our decision.

Thank you.

[dizzyizzy]

hi skss,

if you do a search you will find lots of similar posts that mention the costs of housing and schools which are the biggest two expenses you will be having. I am sure other forum members with kids will be able to comment on this but in the meanwhile take a look at this thread (in case you haven't) and also do a search on the forum for older posts about housing and schools.

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

[stevieboy1980]

I have a guy next to me who is a family of 4, and he is on 58K a month and lives more than comfortably and saves a bit.... so in summary, your good...

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by skss

Hello,

My husband has been presented with a unique opportunity that would bring us to Dubai for 2-3 years. His salary will be between 175,000 to 200,000 USD(I think about 64,000/month is the UAE conversion) with housing included. Is this a good salary for a family of 4? We live pretty simply and have 2 young children, a 4 year old and 1 year old. Also, are there a lot of activities for children in Dubai? I would appreciate any information. I have been reading the posts and it has been helpful in trying to make our decision.

Thank you.

For the salary question have a look at this (Expected Salary?) - the second post explains how to calculate.

For activities there are loads, have a look on Timeout Dubai and Google. Anything you can do in pretty much any major tourist resort in the world you can do here - even skiing

HTH

[stevieboy1980]

massey stop posting and look for my flights

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by stevieboy1980

massey stop posting and look for my flights

I've been looking but because you're so awkward I can't find anything.

What's the cheapest single you can find to UK then you can just do returns from then on the other way...

[flossie]

Originally Posted by skss

Hello,

My husband has been presented with a unique opportunity that would bring us to Dubai for 2-3 years. His salary will be between 175,000 to 200,000 USD(I think about 64,000/month is the UAE conversion) with housing included. Is this a good salary for a family of 4? We live pretty simply and have 2 young children, a 4 year old and 1 year old. Also, are there a lot of activities for children in Dubai? I would appreciate any information. I have been reading the posts and it has been helpful in trying to make our decision.

Thank you.

Sorry, a bit thick, but when you say 'housing included' does that mean that housing has to come out of that amount? Are school fees included? What industry is your husband in? If housing is not provided, will they help you with the upfront rent? It is a salary that would enable you to live comfortably here, especially as you only have one child at school age, but I would definitely make srue that you don't have to go into debt to pay the first year's rent upfront.

[stevieboy1980]

dont know, found a return on a 10 hour flight via somewhere for good value

[skss]

Originally Posted by flossie

Sorry, a bit thick, but when you say 'housing included' does that mean that housing has to come out of that amount? Are school fees included? What industry is your husband in? If housing is not provided, will they help you with the upfront rent? It is a salary that would enable you to live comfortably here, especially as you only have one child at school age, but I would definitely make srue that you don't have to go into debt to pay the first year's rent upfront.

Thank you, Flossie. Housing is in addition to salary. Salary I quoted is base and housing will be covered seperately by my husband's company. My husband is in healthcare, in an executive level position. Do you know much about the schools? I was thinking of no school next year(he's 4 and in pre-school here) and then "kindergarten" the following year. How expensive are the schools? Is this something we should negotiate? Thank you so much for your help. My husband has a million questions so I am sure I will be posting again soon.

[Andy Capp]

"Most" senior level posts will include school fees, he should certainly ask for them, about AED50k/year for KG1, look at www.jumeirahprimaryschool.com they have costs on there (just as an indication). Also try to get them to provide accom, not just an allowance as they will then cover all your DEWA bills too (and they can get pricey).