Sharjah/Dubai Visa

Louismkd · Jan 30, 2015

I am moving out to Dubai on the 10th February, as my company offered me relocation.

We have an office in both Dubai (JLT) and Sharjah. I will be splitting my time between the 2, which I am happy to do.

I thought I was getting a Dubai visa, but turns out my company are arranging a Sharjah visa for me. Now, this is actually easier, because it allows me easy access into the freezone, as opposed to having to get a daily pass every day.

But, what I wanted to know is, are there any downsides? I know that I wont be able to buy alcohol, but to my knowledge it has to be ordered anyway, and wouldn't be a problem getting my colleagues to order for me.

Anything else that'll I'll be missing out on?

Thanks.

The Rascal · Jan 30, 2015

Which freezone in Shj? If it's Hamriyah that's a fair old trek. If you're living in Dubai and driving into Shj that's a reverse commute so the traffic isn't AS bad, but believe me, ALL traffic EVERY day in Shj isn't good.

Advantage of working up in Hamriyah (or indeed Airport FZ) is that the booze shops are nearby.

Louismkd · Jan 30, 2015

Hi thanks for your reply.

Sorry, its called the Safe Zone, if that helps? Our office in Sharjah is near the the airport I believe.

But I've been told I cant buy alcohol from a shop with that kind of visa?

LesFroggitts · Jan 30, 2015

Sharjah is a 'dry' Emirate and don't provide alcohol licenses to anybody - however that would not stop you taking the risk (albeit minimal) and popping into the neighbouring Emirate to pay a visit to somewhere like Barracuda.

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