Information that everyone needs about Dubai. Updated July 2009. Read before posting.

[Nickel]

Well, for him - maybe one of the serviced apartments near the creek. Hmmmm.... thinking here. I would stay away from Deira or Karama, Oud Metha is good (of course I would say that as I live there!! LOL!!)........ Maybe someone has some ideas! Al Quasis, maybe?

I understand about Sharjah! While it is much stricter with no watering holes, it is so close to Dubai it would just take a hop, skip and jump to get to one.

Take a look at this google map: Dubai map - Google Maps It might help get an idea where things are.

Hopefully, you didn't read a real scary article!! Things are a tad different but I find it thoroughly enjoyable. I think you make it what you want to make it!!

Originally Posted by TheKos

As always, "Thank You" Nickel!
Thankfully, we just have the one left & with only a couple more years of school to go~ the other two are 'old & grown'
Are you familiar with any areas maybe not quite so far from Sharjah, that may be suitable? I looked into the living in Sharjah thing~ my hubby's a Brit & he likes his occasional guiness or beer~ the only one allowed to lash him is ME (lol) So, that definitely won't work. Initially he can do with a studio or 1 bedroom. After reading a particular article, I'm not sure the daughter & I would come out permanently until we come for a visit first to scope things out...
Again, thanks so much~ you've been wonderful to answer my posts!

[Fatenhappy]

.... from the Dubai Forum and your header thread which included information re Pets ....

"PETS

Interesting article about bringing your pets into the UAE

http://thenational.ae/article/200812...882851470/1056 .... "

Tried quite a few times to get this link to work but its not working this end.

Is it current or has it been superseded?

Thanks
Greg

[nadia519]

Hi there - all your postings have been helpful to read.
I have a position offered in Sharjah - and I kind of said yes to them, but am really getting cold feet.
I know the recession was global - but I keep hearing 'everything is so bad in Dubai now, took a big hit, blah blah. In terms of what? Would one advise it's not as good a time to move there.
Are electronics generally more expensive there? They pay flight but not extra luggage, and the flight just gives 20 kg. So to bring, printer, laptop, clothing, books, bags etc etc. trying to find out how to ship. I need a new digi cam - better off buying in the states before I come? Sorry for all the random q's!

Originally Posted by Elphaba

Everyone's experience is different. Some adjust to life here easily and enjoy it, others never settle and are unhappy. Ideally, everyone would come over for a few days orientation to get a feel for Dubai before making a decision.

In the current climate do NOT move here without having a job secured. Without a job you cannot obtain a residency visa, rent a home etc. There are IT jobs but for a 'Western' salary your husband will have to be senior management level or above. Radio/music is probably one of the hardest areas to get into so be warned. Stations are run on a shoestring and music is a fledgling industry compared to many places.

Whilst construction & property have been the worse hit, there have been knock on effects in many areas. The UAE has been hit by the global recession as has just about everywhere else.

If your husband gets a job, he can sponsor you so that you also get a residency visa. Not so easy the other way around.

Do your research and keep asking questions. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

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[Fatenhappy]

Originally Posted by nadia519

Hi there - all your postings have been helpful to read.
I have a position offered in Sharjah - and I kind of said yes to them, but am really getting cold feet.
I know the recession was global - but I keep hearing 'everything is so bad in Dubai now, took a big hit, blah blah. In terms of what? Would one advise it's not as good a time to move there.
Are electronics generally more expensive there? They pay flight but not extra luggage, and the flight just gives 20 kg. So to bring, printer, laptop, clothing, books, bags etc etc. trying to find out how to ship. I need a new digi cam - better off buying in the states before I come? Sorry for all the random q's!

Moved back here to the Middle East (Dubai) via Dallas just over a month ago ... no problems.

Really boils down to how solvent your future employer is over here as to how nervous you feel...

Regards the electronics, if you are asking whether to buy there or here .... I went to Walmart over there before I came here and glad I did.

Somethings are cheaper here but very little compared to Walmart prices. Example the same medium sized mag light torch I bought there for $18USD is about 130 Dirhams here from Carrefour (divide that by 3.6 for the exchange) so about double my purchase price from the States...

On that ... why not use the movie camera on your mobile phone which most have these days ?

Cheers

[nadia519]

ohhhhh I see what you mean - in that case I'm not worried, I'll be teaching and the schools there always need teachers. It's more me, myself, just worried about being there a whole year. I'm only going cuz things are rough here right now, but ideally I just wanna be there a yr then hopefully get a job back in Canada where I want to be, who knows maybe Ill love the UAE and stay though! lol

Def gonna head to best buy or walmart for my cam before coming then .
THANKS for the info!

Originally Posted by Fatenhappy

Moved back here to the Middle East (Dubai) via Dallas just over a month ago ... no problems.

Really boils down to how solvent your future employer is over here as to how nervous you feel...

Regards the electronics, if you are asking whether to buy there or here .... I went to Walmart over there before I came here and glad I did.

Somethings are cheaper here but very little compared to Walmart prices. Example the same medium sized mag light torch I bought there for $18USD is about 130 Dirhams here from Carrefour (divide that by 3.6 for the exchange) so about double my purchase price from the States...

On that ... why not use the movie camera on your mobile phone which most have these days ?

Cheers

[Chinmay]

hi

I have got a job offer in DIFC. Is VISAS guidelines for self & family different for DIFC?
Whether it is required to get Degree/Marriage/Birth certifactes attested for DIFC also?

[TheKos]

Sorry for the delay in 'thanking you' again for your help Nickel~ still wading thru details & trying to get as much info as possible.

[Nickel]

You are very welcome!!

Originally Posted by TheKos

Sorry for the delay in 'thanking you' again for your help Nickel~ still wading thru details & trying to get as much info as possible.

[CanadianJen]

Hi -

I am a single mother. Was 8-years common-law (so my son is technically legitimate?) but no official divorce papers since there was no official marriage papers to officially cancel.

Canadian family court just ordered that my son may have a passport issued (done) and may travel with his mother, no paternal letter of consent required. However, I have family living and working in Dubai; will I be accepted with my son on even a tourist visa, let alone in a perfect world could I live and work there? I am afraid I might still have to live with my parents if I was allowed in at all?

[Andy Capp]

Jen, Of course you'll be allowed to live here with your son - your name is on the birth certificate isn't it - and yes, you'll be able to sponsor him too.

You are his mother after all....