Are you moving to Dubai - this might help - Page 8

laurentia · #71 (**permalink**) 16th June 2008, 02:56 PM

Hi there!

Am wondering if you could share your experience after your visit please! Do you think the trip gives u a much better pic of what u should be expecting in terms of pkg etc?

most importantly, are u taking up the job offer now?

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Originally Posted by cee11

Hi Elphaba,

Many thanks for your responses and my apologies for the cryptic queries, hope below clarifies. Am flying out next week for a short visit - 17-19 June.

1) Re: Hotel -> The suggested hotel is Radisson but am thinking whether it will be more convenient and "insightful" if I am to put up in another hotel? If so, will you be able to recommend some?

2) I have no idea as to what the package would comprise of at this point. The new position is a planning and strategy role in telecommunications and I have 10 years of experiences in telco. Will try to find out more during my trip

3) If my company is in Internet City, which area should I explore for apartments. Thought if I have an idea now, I can also check out the neighbourhood during my trip next week.

4) For AED140k, would it be possible to get a fully furnished apartment, maybe a service apartment? Otherwise, is there any arrangement for domestic help who can drop by once/twice a week?

5) I have a full license but read that driving is very dangerous and that taxis are very affordable hence was wondering whether driving is recommended. Would definitely not be driving during my short trip but am evaluating the monthly expenses after relocating.

Thanks once again and look forward to your replies.

Rgds.

Antunes · #72 (**permalink**) 17th June 2008, 03:29 AM

Maybe the area of the Greens is a good location.
Regarding the drivers licence have to see if your country is included in the group that gives direct acess or must do some driving lessons.

Geordie Smith · #73 (**permalink**) 19th June 2008, 10:14 AM

Hi Elphaba,
Thanks for your help. It is much appreciated.
Could I trouble you again for some more advice?
I was offered 13k per month by motivate publishing, which I have been told by yourself and serveral others, is a low wage.
I'm due to talk with my employer next week about possibly increasing this figure.
What would be a good total package to aim for? 15k-20k?
I don't want to appear greedy, but I would like to be able to enjoy living in Dubai and all it has to offer.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Steve-W · #74 (**permalink**) 20th June 2008, 10:34 AM

We were thinking about it but have decided on Thailand

Iain · #75 (**permalink**) 20th June 2008, 05:00 PM

Geordie Armani - great to see the NUFC emblem as I'm also an avid supporter. I've got a job in Abu Dhabi and should be out there in about eight weeks. I currently live in either Hexham or Widdrington Northumberland, getting ready to move out. I've done lots of research on UAE and it seems really good. How long have you been out there?

Geordie Armani · #76 (**permalink**) 21st June 2008, 08:31 AM

we are getting a few Geordies on here now! excellent! I have been here nearly 12 years !!! first came in 1986 on holiday! visited regularly then moved out permanently in 1996.

Iain · #77 (**permalink**) 22nd June 2008, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the reply - Have you any words of advice re renting e.g is it best to live in a communal are of flats

Elphaba · #78 (**permalink**) 25th June 2008, 09:40 AM

A useful article from The Daily Telegraph. It gives a brief overview of life in Dubai.

Life in Dubai - Telegraph Mentor - Telegraph

The only thing I dispute is the cost of eating out as it is actually cheaper than London.

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jojo7chick · #79 (**permalink**) 29th June 2008, 11:34 PM

My boyfriend and I are in the initial stages of looking for work in Dubai to eventually relocate here (hopefully by Winter). Two questions really:

1) I'm an IT recruitment consultant in London -how difficult do you think it will be to find a similar job in Dubai and what is the typical base salary?

2) I understand it is illegal for un-married couples to live together but how strict is this? I.e. will we be checked by the authorities etc?

Any advice/info would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Jo

Mac · #80 (**permalink**) 6th July 2008, 10:42 AM

Hi, I'm moving to dubai on the 31st from Newcastle in the UK. Finding the forum helpful. Thanks!

I'm trying to arrange accommodation in a shared apartment/villa for when I get out there, but finding it's quite difficult to sort whilst you're still in the UK.

Just wondering what others have done in similar situations. Is it best just to put yourself in a hotel for a couple weeks while you go round and view places?