outofAmerica
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
23
About me
American
Lives in Dubai
Speaks english, spanish, learning arabic
Registration: 14 August 2010
Dubai Job @ 25000 AED per month by sout13
Hi All I have a job offer in Dubai that consist of the following 25000AED monthly Company Car and Petrol Flights home per year for entire family Medical Aid for entire family Cellphone paid for Internet paid for My wife is a teacher and in the ...
Brandon, in my opinion but it's not enough. You need a housing allowance and company-paid schooling for your kid. Housing prices in Dubai for a nice 2/3 bedroom can easily go into the 120-150,000 range. School (international baccalaureate ... Read More
Susadey.
Hi. Welcome to the site. I have never been to Cambodia so I can't be any help in finding employment there. Just curious: what made you decide to quit your f/a job? Bryan Read More
Starting Salary of a Female photgrapher in Dubai
The employees in the canteen at my worksite are paid AED 750-1000 per month and also get accommodation. Your prospective employer may be "reputed", but obviously not for being paying competitive wages. Good luck! I hope you find a good job with ... Read More
Friends in S. Petersburg by Marina01
Hi everyone! =) My name is Marina, I'm Russian, I've just moved to Petersburg from another city. I'm looking for new friends in Petersburg. If you're also looking for friends in Petersbrs, don't hesitate to contact me!
Hello Marina. Bryan (in Dubai) Read More
help!! should i or shouldnt i!?
Shil, Your cousins are right. 1) very likely true. 2) yes. 3)probably not. 4)your sponsoring employer can put a ban on you if you leave and even though recent changes in law make this less of a problem, getting a No Objection Letter from your ... Read More
Hi! American --> Abu Dhabi
Hi Csaw, I've been away recently and just noticed your post about coming to the UAE to teach. I live in Dubai and have been here for a little over a year. How are you finding Al Ain? Have you been to Jebel Hafit yet? Bryan Read More
Spices market? by aminr
Hi everyone, Could you please let me know where i can find some spices, for example indian spices? in Dubai
If you are on the south side of town, the Geant supermarket at Ibn Batutta Mall has a fairly good selection of spices. Sure, the Spice Souk is great, but it's at the other end of town from me. Read More
EXPAT BLOG meet up - 27/08 - 9 p.m. - Horizon Lounge at Habtour Grand by joylok
After 2 successful meets, to whcih i could not make up, here's proposing Third meet on August 14. It should be fun to meet in open space: 1. Jumeriah Beach 2. Fujiarah Beach - logistics will be problem - but this is very peaceful and can help in ...
Hi, Is the 27 August event still on? I and one other member would like to attend. Please advise on the location and if it is still a "go" for this Friday evening at 9pm. OutofAmerica Read More
ABU DHABI - Cost of Living by FeeAcer
As the question has been asked several times, I'll dig out an old post on the Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi. Please share with us your experience on the subject. It might be useful for newcomers to Abu Dhabi to make out their budget :) How much do ...
My employer has assignees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We pay a significantly higher housing allowance for the ones in Abu Dhabi: 29% higher for a two-bedroom flat; 42% for a 3-bedroom house. Read More
EXPAT BLOG meet up - 27/08 - 9 p.m. - Horizon Lounge at Habtour Grand by joylok
After 2 successful meets, to whcih i could not make up, here's proposing Third meet on August 14. It should be fun to meet in open space: 1. Jumeriah Beach 2. Fujiarah Beach - logistics will be problem - but this is very peaceful and can help in ...
Hi, I'm a new resident in Dubai and would like to meet some of the other inmates. Bryan Read More