Are you moving to Dubai - this might help

[Jace]

Thanks for the good information... I am working on numbers and what I need in my contract etc right now... so its all a good help!

I would join a night out in Dubai when I get there, and keep in touch with the Forum!

cheers
J

[Iron Horse]

A couple of things from my time here to date. When going to get your drivers license make sure your license from your home country hasn't expired. You'll need photocopies of your passport with the photo page and then one with the visa in it and drivers license front and back. On the application form for your license you will have to have your company stamp on it at the bottom of the page in the narrow box and signed by the HR person. 110 AED to pay. I recommend going to the RTA headquarters in Dubai City behind Terminal 2. The line moves quickly in the morning and they are organized well there. You will also need a drivers certificate from a vision center locally and the vision test/check cost 25 AED.

[Jace]

Oh wow... ok, so thats good to know - many pictures to copy, lots of papers...
:-)

[Iron Horse]

If you are nearby the Union Cooperative Store off of exit 47 of Sheik Zayed Road and Al Wasl Rd there is a License place upstairs, you have to go inside the store and then to the right. Usually a line and there are only two people working inside. If you are nearby give it a go with what you have to find out if your stuff is order. Even though I'm in The Greens I would drive to the RTA Headquarters because I've just had good experiences there. Not that I have multiple licenses, but I've taken a couple of guys through the process with a few more to go and seem to know the routine well.

[Jace]

Hi Iron Horse, thanks so much... actually, I've postphoned my trip... I'd been planning to fly Apr 23rd... I was to work with a Spa Consultant on a profit-sharing basis.... He wanted me to visit for a week just to meet and see if we could work out a deal, see if we were compatible for business partnership... I postphoned it when I realized he's rather scattered tried to get me to pay the hotel after he'd said he would cover it, etc etc...
So, I'm a bit disappointed... You never know though, I'm trying to stay positive...
thanks

[enny09]

Hi, I am from Indonesia. I am so interest to have overseas job in dubai and i am still look for the information about many job vacancies. Can u help me if u hv some information. My focus is for Secretary / PA. Thx u b4.

[enny09]

Hi Iron Horse, How r u ? Its seem you enjoy ur movement to Dubai for your job. I m from Indonesia and i m trying to get overseas job with international contract too. If you hv some information about job vacancy pls let me know soonest. My focus for Secretary / Personal Assistant / Secretarial Executive Assistant. Thx u.

[mapst108]

Where can I find the complete resident's guide to dubai?


Thanks

Originally Posted by EMAD75

As so many have said already thank you very much to everyone, specially Elphaba and Geordie.

We've been considering a job offer in Dubai for the last month and I've found all the information on this forum extremely helpful with salary negotiations, what to expect, etc. As I think we all have very similar questions!

I'd recommend everyone thinking of moving to also buy The Complete resident's Guide to Dubai - worth every penny!

[EMAD75]

Hi there

I ordered it from Amazon. The publisher is Explorer. Not sure if they have it in bookstores - probably yes - specially in any travel specialist bookstore.

Elena

[Sadiq]

I have just moved into Sharjah and found it very nice. But, the rent are quite high these days. I have got a two bedroom apartment at AED45000 p.a.
I was desperately looking for some nice furnitures and I've got it easily through a loan scheme offered by emirates bank. If you're really looking for furnitures then you can visit panemirates furniture showroom in sharjah and apply for a loan. Just my two cents.

Sadiq