Are you moving to Dubai - this might help

[Pineapple]

Hi there!
Definitely best to stay at a hotel and take your time to view the places. Go to Dubai Property for Sale and Rent, Jobs in Dubai, Dubai Classifieds, thats where I've found mine!

[katiepotato]

Hi Mac

Another Geordie making the move - we are taking over!

I would agree with Pineapple, it's definitely best to spend a couple of weeks getting to know some of the areas before finding an apartment. Where are you going to be working? That will affect your choice to some degree I would guess.

Good luck

K

[Mac]

Hi Guys, Think you're right. just gona pop myself in a hotel for a couple of weeks while I view places.

So the toon army's invading Dubai? Are there many geordies overthere Katie? Wouldn't be surprising, you can't go anywhere in the world without finding us.

My office is in Um Sequiem 3 over the road from the jumeirah beach hotel. I'll be in & out of there daily for the 1st month or two but after that I'll mainly be travelling all around to see clients. Makes it hard to choose a specific loacation.

I stopped in Bur Dubai when I came over for a few days last month. Went out for a night round there & it was good fun. Got told that the marina was the place to be though?

[katiepotato]

There seems to be quite a few of us, especially on this forum

Have to say I couldn't see myself living in the marina, but that's just down to personal taste - there are some lovely apartments and there is plenty to do, but that could be said of most of the areas you would be looking at! If you're doing lots of travelling around look for somewhere which has easy access to Sheik Zayed Road, which again doesn't narrow your choice down much.... This is why you need to have a look for yourself really.

Good luck!

[Young Professional]

Hi All,

I'm moving from New York and will soon be working in DIFC. I'm interested in a 1 bedroom (perhaps studio) apartment that's not more than a 30 min commute from work. I'm also hoping to live near young expats and pay rent in the AED 80-90K range. Which are good areas for me to check out?

Also, are there many American expats in Dubai nowadays?

Any thoughts or insights would really be appreciated. Thanks!

[Mac]

I think i know what you mean about the marina. It's a lovely place & has some great looking apartments but I'm not sure that it's me. Lol, it may be a little to "classy", if you know what I mean, for a simple geordie like me!

I did notice the beer was a bit cheaper over in bur dubai too! Have any areas you could recommend I check out? I'm 26 (which means i still like a good night out, but have lost the energy to party on school nights!), easy going & tend to be farely casual on a night out. Looking for somewhere fun that doesn't cost the Earth & will be easyenough to get taxis from. Marina was good, but looked like the place where you need to get 'tarted up' if you want to go out.

I'm gona pop myself in the Majestic or Novotel when I get there. Seems like a central enough base for the first couple weeks with access to Sheik Zayed Road like you said.

[PKDivers]

Hi Geordie

Thanks for your post - was very helpful. I have been taking in your posts over the last few days as u seem u are very experienced in life in Dubai. I noticed you mentioned you are involved in mortgages. Im currently a Senior Mortgage Consultant in Glasgow, Scotland, running a team of 6 consultants, for a large new build brokers. Dont suppose you know of any firms out in Dubai looking for an experienced mortgage consultant? I know the market is totally different but its something Id love to get involved in. Any ideas? cheers mate.

[Elphaba]

PKDivers - Read again, Geordie is not involved in finance, I am.

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[Elphaba]

This article may be of interest to many here, especially those who refuse to believe that it is illegal to co-habit and who seem to think that the UAE is really just like the West.

http://www.thenational.ae/article/20...9389/1018/NEWS



Public kissing can lead to deportation

Expatriates are responsible for knowing the laws of the country, warned a senior Dubai judge.

DUBAI // Couples arrested for kissing in public, a crime punishable by deportation, cannot plead ignorance of the law, a senior Dubai judge has warned.

Expatriates are responsible for knowing the laws of the country, including those pertaining to public decency, said Saif al Nasr, a Court of Appeal judge.

“Any act that violates the sensibilities of the local community, that offends, shocks or disgusts the public, falls under the classification of a scandalous public act,” said Judge Nasr.

“Whether a couple are married or not, if they commit such an act in plain view of the public, they are culpable. If they are married they should respect the culture and traditions of the country they are in and show affection to one another behind closed doors in the privacy of their own home.”

Kissing, hugging or making rude gestures in public are all offences that fall into the category of a scandalous public act. Two years ago, the penal code was amended to make deportation mandatory for expatriates convicted of such crimes.


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[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

This article may be of interest to many here, especially those who refuse to believe that it is illegal to co-habit and who seem to think that the UAE is really just like the West.

(Click on link for rest of article)

Ahhh, so well said Elphaba !!!
Its not the west, dont act like its the west, follow the rules.(ALL of them)..and you will enjoy yourselves in the UAE