I'm moving to dubai in August in the Jumeirah Beach area?

[Honeyb24]

Thanks BLM i'm moving from London and yes my visa is taken care of so i dont have to worry about that. Thanks all for your tips very much appreciated

[Honeyb24]

Originally Posted by BLM

Hi Honeyb24, where are you moving from?

I moved to Dubai only a week ago and I really love it - it's warm, beautiful, friendly, fun and crazy. You are lucky to be living in Jumeirah, you'll be right on the beach and in the thick of the Western expat community. The beach is just divine here - white sands, palm trees and warm water! We will be living in Business Bay just nearby, we couldn't find accommodation for a couple in Jumeirah.

Dubai is a lot more liberal and modern than I was expecting, as long as you are respectful of the local religion and customs you will feel very welcome and at home. It's a very cosmopolitan city with great shopping. Crazy driving tho so be prepared!

If your accommodation is taken care of, the only things you really need to worry about are your visa (should be taken care of by your employer who will require minimum 10 passport photos for the process), and a car, which I believe you can only buy when you're already a resident. Car hire is pretty cheap but taxis are even cheaper

Definitely get a copy of the Dubai Explorer as suggested by Elphaba, it has proved absolutely invaluable for us.

Good luck with the move!

Hey BLM thanks for the advice its very much appreciated, and i'm moving from London and my visa is being taken care of by the company that i'm going to be working for.

Hope your enjoying your stay

[sydneychic1980]

HEY HONEYB24

I am 27 from sydney....i also just made the move to Dubai and just wanted to let u know that u will make friends. I had the same fear and i've been here 2 months now and i feel at home already. There is many fun things to do and u will meet people along the way.
Word of advice! A drink always opens the doors for conversation....u will have a fab time...trust me

SYDNEYCHIC