I'm Thinking of moving to Dubai.

[iGreek]

You can survive on 9000AED a month, if you don't eat out, don't drink alcohol, don't smoke and don't have expensive taste on clothes, shoes, watches, etc etc.

Like others have said, Dubai is all about making money, if you want to make money and actually save money to take back with you, 9000 won't be anough, you'll be blowing all of it on living expenses and won't save anything.

My assistants all get paid 5000AED a month each, very low and I feel sorry for them cause they come out with nothing after all their expenses. Lucky in my field of work, I can pretty much ask for as much as I want, if they want the job done properly that is.

[Joe Joe]

Hi bringing a dog over from uk depends on size , my cross collie ( med size ) be about £1400 door to door or about £1000 with me doing some running around , includes pet passport , jags & paperwork. Emirates don't accept 'checked in ' you need to go through someone. Hope this helps.

[gelgamish]

Originally Posted by hayden-16

Hi Merlin,

Thanks for your reply, The director has found a few properties in the international city for around 2300aed fully furn, so in a few weeks time i will be poping out to have a look at the company and the country. If yes i will be looking to start nov-dec, then my partner will be coming ouit to work end of jan so im thinking on two salerys we may be ok.

Think about international city as a place where you will see some people walking around wearing something like sleepwear pajamas !!!!

back to main point, as you mentioned earlier here, in International city there is something like AED2300 p/m for furnished 1 bed room apartment

Nothing like this my dear...
I was looking for apartment in Dubai , and the range for unfurnished studios was AED26000 to AED30000 in International city. Knowing that you have to pay the annual fees once in case of AED26000 annual rent plus security (refundable) of AED2000 plus agency fees of AED 2000 plus AED1000 for electric & water connection and some other hidden fees for maintenance and internet connection. In addition to the furniture which comes around AED10000 at least!

In one case you can come here with that salary, if they provide you with apartment+car+mobile, then you can think about some simple life to start

Do not put yourself in some situation that you will regret. Life here is costly!

Think about other opportunity if you like to work and live in Dubai ....
Dubai is good place for big purse !!

Take care

[Scouse 6]

Originally Posted by hayden-16

Hi all my name is Andrew and im looking to move to dubai with my girl fiend and dog.

Iv been offered a job, the offer is 9000p/m + commision AED,Fully expenced company car, health insurance, x2 flights to uk per year, mobile phone.

Would this be enough to live on out there?, is food and drink expensive?, i would like to rent a 1 bed property near the expat community could you please let me know where the best place to look is?, my budget for a 1 bed property is around 3,500-4000AED, Would you know if bills would be included in the rental of the property?, If i have left any thing out could you please fill me in.

Many thanks for your help.

Andrew.

Andrew

If your expected salary is AED9000 p/m, you will find it hard to live here in Dubai. It is also against the law to live with somebody you are not married to, a lot of people do it, but I am just letting you know. For the rent you are looking to pay, you will also battle to find anywhere decent. I am paying AED 7000 p/m & my rent has come down a lot. You have to pay in advance for the rent as well, usually with 1 - 4 cheques, depending on the Landlord. Food is about the same, or a little bit cheaper, than the UK. But if you want to go out for a drink, in "Happy Hour" a bottle of beer will cost you AED15 - 20, when that is finished, you can double that price. There are places where you can buy booze from, in another Emirate out side of Dubai. If you buy in Dubai, you have to buy a Liceince & the drink is twice the price of that outside of Dubai. You will also have to check about your dog, as a lot of the appartment blocks do not allow pets of any sort.

I hope I have not put you off, as we have lived here for two years now & enjoy it.

You need to tell your employer that you want a housing allowance on top of yur salary, as that is the norm here.

Best regards

Paul

[louise.koele]

Hi Hayden

With two salarys you would be fine - but on only one salary you wouldnt be able to rent a 1 bed or a studio by yourself. Best idea would be to flat share in a 3 or 4 bed.

Like the others say Dubai is no fun if you dont have money and theres not much point coming here unless you can save a bit too.

Dubizzle. com is a great website so check that out.

Definately see if they will give you a housing allowance and relocation package eg. flights/ excess baggage too

[webjunky]

i personally would not bank on a dual income. things are unstable and volatile in dubai right now. see if you can survive on one income only first ? i think the numbers are too low, so either negotiate a higher amount or more perks. if not you will simply have to spend less...

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[Lenochka]

To say that HOUSING ON TOP OF YOUR SALARY IS THE NORM is not quite true.
All kind of arrangements exist. It depends on the industry, your level within the company, family circumstances etc etc and....unfortunately, last but not least, also where you are from/background what kind of deal you are offered/able to negotiate.

To cut a long story short...9000 AED is very low and, as other said, think long and hard if this is the plunge you want to take. Dubai is expensive and a lot of things are superficial !

[Jeev]

I think International City in Dubai would be ideal for according to your budget. Water and electricity would be separate. And if you have a car traveling would not be a problem. Since you would not be having any loans from bank 9000/= would be alright in my opinion. so don't get in to loans and credit card stuff once you come down. If you need any help finding a place let me know when you come to DXB.

Originally Posted by hayden-16

Hi all my name is Andrew and im looking to move to dubai with my girl fiend and dog.

Iv been offered a job, the offer is 9000p/m + commision AED,Fully expenced company car, health insurance, x2 flights to uk per year, mobile phone.

Would this be enough to live on out there?, is food and drink expensive?, i would like to rent a 1 bed property near the expat community could you please let me know where the best place to look is?, my budget for a 1 bed property is around 3,500-4000AED, Would you know if bills would be included in the rental of the property?, If i have left any thing out could you please fill me in.

Many thanks for your help.

Andrew.