vinne
New Zealander expat in Australia
Forum posts
28
About me
New Zealander, Married
Lives in Brisbane, Queensland
Speaks 2 languages
Registration: 04 February 2015
Moving from USA---RN with three children - Your advices most welcome!
Better do some more research. I am not sure, but I heard a single mom is not ok here as they have strict rules but please ask around perhaps I am wrong. Also, make sure IF EVER that the employer covers the accommodation + schools otherwise it will ... Read More
Married Brit (no kids) offered a job with gas company. Advice please. by dragonpiwo
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a training job in the field near Abu Dhabi. Basically, I can get home (wherever I rent a 1- bedroom flat) three nights a week. Every second weekend is a 3-day weekend. When I'm in the field, I have no expenses ...
Sorry to say that yes 28,000aed ALL IN is not good to have for westerners. IF 28K plus accomodation that is better. Haggle some more if they really want you they will give in. Accommodation here whether in apartments or villas are very expensive ... Read More
Nursing in Abu Dhabi - how are nurses treated? by Niamhynoo
Hi all, I am an Irish paediatric nurse, currently working in London, looking to move to Abu Dhabi in the next 6 months. I have not applied for any positions yet. I am wondering how people are finding the cultural differences in nursing out there. ...
I have a friend in Al Ain and she is now soon to be the head nurse. She is doing OK and seems the pay is good as well. It also depends on your experiences etc. They live in a dorm the usual thing so better ask those details at your prospective ... Read More
Any European in Abu Dhabi ? 馃槙 by Anna Hysa
fresh in AD 馃槖
Funny all MEN say their warmest greetings! :) Read More
Medinat Zayed the western quarter
You will be alright there since you are from India. Lots of residents working and living there comes from India and some Filipinos too and other nationalities but not a lot of Western or European people as far as I know from my 1st visit there last ... Read More
School for Australian children in Abu Dhabi?
There is Australian School of Abu Dhabi in Khalifa City B 02-5866980 better try that one. It is hard to find a good school around as most of them have a long waiting list. I just got lucky recently to found one for my son but it is too far away from ... Read More
Did I do the right thing? by abudhabicrazy
Hi I am currently teaching in South Africa. From last year I had a craze to move to Abu Dhabi. My friend's wife works in Al Ain. She loves it. Ever since I have been applying. After my third interview I got accepted at a school in Abu ...
Yes the people here telling you that do not regret refusing the job offer as it is not good enough and cannot be able to help you live in UAE. It is expensive here! Housing and education can be tough if you are not earning enough money. Better do ... Read More
Looks like real by tesmuniz
Hi Guys, Pls. see below email I received just recently. Can somebody tell me if this is real or not? It looks like real because email ad is a corporate email and asking for my skype ID and time availability for the interview. Hoping for your ...
if these people don't believe when somebody tries to warn them of scammers then let them be fooled...in the end they will learn the hard facts in life... :( Read More
27 year old professional british woman coming over to abu dhabi! by Rachelthomson87
Hi, I am moving to Abu Dhabi in 4 weeks to work as a restaurant manager. I am housed for 4 weeks but need to find long term accommodation whilst there. Any advice on where to look? Want a nice place with bills included and furnished. I'm ...
Try Adagio aparthotel fully furnished and it has it's own kitchen and laundry facility all you need to pay is one bill a month and the location is beside Novotel Al Bustan... check it first if you like and if you can able to afford it ... Read More
New in Abu Dhabi and would like to meet other expats by newbieinUAE
Hi all, Im here for 2 weeks now and I would like to meet others who recently moved to Abu Dhabi and are interested in meeting new people to go for a coffee, for lunch / diner, discover more about Abu Dhabi etc. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi me too looking to meet new friends.. Currently away but will be back to Abu Dhabi soon. :) Pm me if interested am near Yas mall. Regards. Read More
Play Dates in Al Ain by Hana2525
Hi Everyone: Just moved to Al Ain last month. I have a 4 year old boy that loves to play with other kids, create, build. Do parents set play dates in Al Ain or interested in starting one? I do not mind entertaining, coffee, tea, healthy snacks for ...
HI there, I know you posted this a long time ago and I just arrived here last week and like you wanting something for my boy to play with and much better if he can mingle with other kids. Just wondering what is your experience with this? We are ... Read More
Any play centre for kids over 6yrs old?
Hi Stephanie, Thanks will do. Regards. Read More
Any play centre for kids over 6yrs old?
Hi hope anybody can help me to find any play centre if any near Abu Dhabi airport? We are new and still don't know the name of the places yet but if there is any establishment near Yas Mall or nearby that would be great as long as it is not too ... Read More
SA to NZ then 6 years later NZ to SA lol
Hi Jemmy, I am currently here in NZ at the moment and like you I also say NZ is a beautiful country but soon will go to UAE then Jeddah. I am wondering why you said you want to spend the rest of your life in KSA? Read More
Anybody who live in Jeddah Gate? by vinne
Hi just want to know as my husband is eyeing to live there instead of the western compound. He noticed that a lot of western compounds are old and not being maintained well but Jeddah Gate is brand new so just want to know more please about this ...
Thanks to both of you who replied to me. My husband work is near there. Seems this is the place his boss asked him to consider. Reading between the lines... Jeddah Gate is far from schools. It may not be a problem for me as I will have a car with a ... Read More
Anybody who live in Jeddah Gate?
Hi just want to know as my husband is eyeing to live there instead of the western compound. He noticed that a lot of western compounds are old and not being maintained well but Jeddah Gate is brand new so just want to know more please about this ... Read More
FAMILY VISIT VISA RENEWAL (SAUDI EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES) by tuttifrutti
Hello, Im a Filipina and Im on a Family Visit Visa here valid for 90 days, however its a [b][color=#DB2378]"SINGLE ENTRY"[/color] [/b]visa. My husband is working here and has his residency card (IQAMA). My concern is, ill be leaving Saudi Arabia for ...
Hi i have replied to you... you sent it to the wrong person ... me. I don't ask for an agent i am on this site trying to help too. :) Please check again thanks. Read More
I have an Iqama through my Saudi husband and I can't get a job. by alifatima
I have an Iqama through my Saudi husband and I can't get a job from America. I have received offers from recruiters, but as soon as I mention that I have an iqama they lose interest. Supposedly having an iqama means I am living in KSA, but I am ...
Hi Alifatima, I hope you are right as in the future i will be with the same situation like you but my husband is not from Saudi. I hope you get your answers soon. Read More
Family Visa
Hi Syedstar, Thanks for the reply :) appreciated. Regards! Read More
Jeddah Gate by vinne
Hi is anyone know about Jeddah Gate? It looks like a nice place to live BUT it seems it is not a western compound looking at their website. If somebody know or live there please enlighten me about this place. Also if there is a good British / Aus/ ...
Hi Ahmadaq, Thanks a lot for your reply i do appreciate it :) Yes Jeddah Gate seems ok but we really prefer to live in a western compound and near Int'l schools that we can choose from. Needs to be under British curriculum. If you happen to ... Read More
Family Visa
Hi Is it possible for me and my son to come to Jeddah at the same time with my husband? what is the type of visa? will it be visit visa only then apply for family permanent residence visa after once he gets his iqama? He will have a work visa ... Read More
Jeddah Gate
Hi is anyone know about Jeddah Gate? It looks like a nice place to live BUT it seems it is not a western compound looking at their website. If somebody know or live there please enlighten me about this place. Also if there is a good British / Aus/ ... Read More
FAMILY VISIT VISA RENEWAL (SAUDI EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES) by tuttifrutti
Hello, Im a Filipina and Im on a Family Visit Visa here valid for 90 days, however its a [b][color=#DB2378]"SINGLE ENTRY"[/color] [/b]visa. My husband is working here and has his residency card (IQAMA). My concern is, ill be leaving Saudi Arabia for ...
Aww..i get it...probably, some people are getting commissions with this system in place! :/Hi not sure if this thread is already closed but for other people who needs to know... Yes Saudi Embassy have it's accredited agency to process any ... Read More
nz tax on income earn in Saudi by helenfromnz
Hi everybody, Just wondering if anybody has any idea if you will get taxed on income that you earn in Saudi. And, if you do, can you prevent it somehow?? Any nzers out there know anything about this?? Thanks, Helen :)
Hi actually my hubby asked the IRD just recently as he is now processing his docs to go to Jeddah soon and we are to follow after. We are currently here in Auckland. IRD says if you don't have any property left behind or any connections that ... Read More
Helpful links for FILIPINOS in Jeddah
Kumusta! Nice to know lots of Filipina living in Saudi. Pinay din ako pero nakatira dito sa NZ at the moment. Ok ba dyan sa Jeddah? my hubby accepted an offer too hard to resist. Please let me know hope we can chat. Regards, Evelyn Read More
Opportunities
Hi my name is evelyn and i am from NZ but originally from Philippines. I migrated here more than 10yrs ago by passing their General Skilled migrant category. Unfortunately they have scrap this now so the only way you can come here and work is to ... Read More