Cathy
@petrolhead
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Lives in Dubai
Registration: 14 June 2011
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola to all you wonderful veterans........ Brief introduction as a newbie - looking to move out there hopefully next year from UK. Not sure which area yet. Researching where weather is warm all year as am greedy :lol: However, just reading ... Read More
Hoping for an imminent move to Kuala Lumpur by petrolhead
Hi to all Not a newbie as such (used to live in Dubai), but new to Malaysia. Have a Skype interview later with a very established Company (am a British citizen) and wondered if you had any questions I should raise with the employer during the ...
Oh, one other thing..... do you know what the age limit is applying for working visa out there. I know in UAE it's 60 for a woman Read More
Hoping for an imminent move to Kuala Lumpur by petrolhead
Hi to all Not a newbie as such (used to live in Dubai), but new to Malaysia. Have a Skype interview later with a very established Company (am a British citizen) and wondered if you had any questions I should raise with the employer during the ...
Good advice - much appreciated. You know the saying.... if it's too good to be true, it probably is! They're pushing me for a quick decision - I don't like to be railroaded and when I mentioned I could get cheaper flights than what ... Read More
Hoping for an imminent move to Kuala Lumpur by petrolhead
Hi to all Not a newbie as such (used to live in Dubai), but new to Malaysia. Have a Skype interview later with a very established Company (am a British citizen) and wondered if you had any questions I should raise with the employer during the ...
Hi Shill Thanks for your response - I probably didn't make myself clear in the sense I was seeking some possible undercurrent issues that I need to clarify with the employer. However, had the Skype interview and since confirmed the job offer ... Read More
Hoping for an imminent move to Kuala Lumpur
Hi to all Not a newbie as such (used to live in Dubai), but new to Malaysia. Have a Skype interview later with a very established Company (am a British citizen) and wondered if you had any questions I should raise with the employer during the ... Read More
Visa run by petrolhead
If anyone is struggling to travel to Oman for a visa run feel free to pm me as I know of someone that does this service as a part time job. NO, I'm not on a commission basis - just wanting to help as my son who has to do this run every month was ...
Christine, I think he's asking about Dubai to Oman visa run Read More
Expat get together by Darryl86
Hey guys I recently came up with the idea to organise a get-together for expats and locals who want to have a chance to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds! The easiest way to do so is a meeting place in a public area, a place where ...
How surprising, another meet up that fell through :rolleyes: Pointless arranging on these forums Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
Hi Nazir, it was fine but there were some no shows and no apology to follow which I feel is a little out of order. So am not too eager to announce another one. Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
So Cathy, how many have confirmed attendance from this forum ?Oh, and thanks for disclosing my anonymity :rolleyes:;) Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
Only confirmations received have been replies on here. Shall you be gracing us with your presence? Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
heeey there are some people like me who need to work :-( I hope to join you an other time... DarrylAww Darryl, work on a Friday? :( That's crap. Who knows, we may still be there after you've finished for the day........ Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
This coming Friday (09 November) has been earmarked. Anyone wishing to join we're meeting there around midday.please count me inWill do Dean, look forward to seeing you there :) Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
perfect... will be there by 3pm..We're meeting around midday - most of us will be well inebriated by 3! Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
where exactly is this place.. would it be ok if I were to attend toSure, the more the merrier. Fibbers is at back of SZR in between Fairmont and Crown Plaza hotel Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
This coming Friday (09 November) has been earmarked. Anyone wishing to join we're meeting there around midday. Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
There's loads - depends on what you're after Read More
Friday Brunch by petrolhead
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks.
Me too, just moved here from London......so a) need to meet some new people and b) need to experience a good Friday brunch!!Welcome to the Sandpit Epenn Read More
Friday Brunch
Who's up for a Brunch @ Fibber Magees? Appears to be loads of threads on here with expats wanting to make friends etc. Once I have enough interest I'll sort a date - shall more than likely be within the next 3 or 4 weeks. Read More
Searching for accommodation
Which areas are you looking to move to? Read More
Living in Dubai with 2750 dhs per month by amara11
Hi all, Im frm India and got an offer for 2750dhs per month on probation & 3000 dhs per month on Confirmation.. Accomodation & medical is borne by the company.. Im really scared to accept the offer.. Can i survive with this package pls. ...
I know this post is a few years old BUT in Dubai it is NOT compulsory for employers to bear the cost of private medical insurance. Is mandatory in AD but not Dubai. Would hate to think an individual accepted a job on that basis and then arrived ... Read More
Searching for accommodation
Hi Leo, I may be able to help, pm me Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
So did you guys end up at Blends last Thursday? I went and was very disappointed with the lack of folk in there :( Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Definitely beginners. Is that two evenings per week for three weeks? Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Thanks Redhead but starts a little too late for me Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
@ Redhead - what time are the Salsa classes? Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Thanks SD but not really in the partying mood at the moment. Please let us know if anything transpires in the romance dept. tomorrow night :P Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
I shall probably be a boring old fart and stay in :| Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Oooh me thinks a friendship is blossoming here :P Just before Valentines Day too ;) Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Surely I'm due an extra gold star by now? :rolleyes: Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Dubai Marina Mall at The Address Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Have a gud un if you do go Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Hi SD did you manage to visit Blends on Thursday. My son didn't return for weekend so I stayed in with my best mate - a bottle of wine :D;) Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
In fact, my son may be visiting me this weekend from Al Ain and I promised him we'd go out and have a ball as it's been a while since we've had a good bingey night out. Will let you know if we're going :D I had actually forgotten that I'd promised ... Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Guarantee if you go to Blends initially then you'll be there for the whole evening and not venture onto anywhere else. Be aware that Thursday is ladies night in there so there'll be plenty of choice for you :P Read More
Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06
Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD
Try Nelsons or Crown and Lion - both in Tecom Or Blends at The Address in Dubai Marina Read More
Steak Restaurants by snip-dogg06
Any good steak restaurants in Dubai?
There's the Meat Factory in Madinat Jumeirah - I highly recommend it. Also there's one in Atlantis, am not sure if it's the French restaurant on ground floor but their T-bone steaks are superb. Oh and the fries also :) Read More
On My Way to Dubai!!! - Lots of advice needed please!!
Hi, I'm living in JVC and love it. Yes, it's a construction site but after a few days you hardly notice it. There's hardly any noise at all, well not the area I'm in. It's a lovely community feel to it but as far as activities go you will have ... Read More
Indicating does not mean run me off the road
Driving out here is an absolute joke - am convinced someone has a contract out on my life!! Always amazed whenever I reach my destination that I have arrived unscathed :o:rolleyes: Read More
Do Not Be Impressed by the UAE Glitz by Black Capt
After 3 years in the UAE allow me to share the pluse deltas with you. Bear in mind that I would not dissuade you from coming, instead use the following to be fully aware of what you are getting into: DELTAS: * This is NOT a tax free country. The ...
One area I must disagree with is where expats are not second class citizens - Egypt. The Egyptians consider Americans first, then Brits and then Egyptians. Read More
Do Not Be Impressed by the UAE Glitz by Black Capt
After 3 years in the UAE allow me to share the pluse deltas with you. Bear in mind that I would not dissuade you from coming, instead use the following to be fully aware of what you are getting into: DELTAS: * This is NOT a tax free country. The ...
Interesting input Black Capt and I do share the majority of the above with you. Can't quite make out whether you like it here or not, although you do seem a tad disillusioned. Each to their own I guess Read More
Nice to meet you by valentinat
Hello, I'm 24 years old ,my name is Valentina and i will soon arrive in Dubai. I would like to meet new people and make friends. Hope to hear from you soon. Kisses.:)
Greetings Lalalou, hope you enjoy the Sandpit :) Read More
Relocating to Dubai by fionalee
Hi all..can anyone help me with info on moving to Dubai. I have a 10yr old daughter and need advice on English Speaking Schools. Laso any contacts for a job in admin. thanks
Thank you really appreciate that. Have a great weekend :D Read More
Relocating to Dubai by fionalee
Hi all..can anyone help me with info on moving to Dubai. I have a 10yr old daughter and need advice on English Speaking Schools. Laso any contacts for a job in admin. thanks
send your girl to Mizhar academy for girls, or Latifa school for girls, or if u relocate in abu dhabi Shiekh zayed academy for girls (its safe for her, many discusting things going on among teens in mixed schools) the recruitment there is excellent. ... Read More
Jumeirah Village
Thanks Hosamban but I check Dubizzle every day and it's invariably estate agents that place the ads - have yet to see direct rental from landlords Read More
Jumeirah Village
No I hadn't. Sounds an excellent idea Harmonie. Thank you very much :) Read More
Jumeirah Village
Does anyone know of any landlords pertaining to 3-beds in Jumeirah Village or of anyone due to be moving out of their property by October? I have no desire whatsoever to shelve out extortionate estate agents fees so am desperately trying to bypass ... Read More
Relocating to Dubai by fionalee
Hi all..can anyone help me with info on moving to Dubai. I have a 10yr old daughter and need advice on English Speaking Schools. Laso any contacts for a job in admin. thanks
You're welcome and let us know how you get on Read More
Relocating to Dubai by fionalee
Hi all..can anyone help me with info on moving to Dubai. I have a 10yr old daughter and need advice on English Speaking Schools. Laso any contacts for a job in admin. thanks
Good luck with your move Fiona. Perhaps you could apply for an admin job within the school that your daughter will attend.... Read More
Visa run
I did post a thread on here a few weeks ago advising of someone I knew that did visa runs......................... Read More
Hi! Greg, new here!
Hi Greg and welcome. Am sure you'll make plenty of new friends. Good luck with flatshare etc. I shall be renting a room out soon but am not based downtown so that's no good for you Read More
B&B in Santorini by petrolhead
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...
Which island do you suggest Akarthis? Read More
B&B in Santorini by petrolhead
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...
Thank you Akarthis for your input and your kind support :D If it materialised I would definitely make it top notch as I'd rely on repeat business and word of mouth. Reading through all the bureaucracy that's warranted it does tend to throw cold ... Read More
B&B in Santorini by petrolhead
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...
Unfortunately only very limited words so can quite honestly say no I can't but wish I did as it's a lovely language - could be my downfall I guess :( Read More
B&B in Santorini by petrolhead
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...
You definitely have a job with me - even if it's just an advisor of some description :cool: Thanks for all your help Kathy - much appreciated xx Read More
Looking for Euthymol - Toothpaste in Dubai
Lucky you Clare. Will definitely let you know if I find any out here :D Read More
Desert Safari Anyone
Errmm you were on about the jeeps weren't you? Read More
Desert Safari Anyone
Have been informed that trips are still tolerable in summer as super chilled a/c in the vehicles Read More
Looking for Euthymol - Toothpaste in Dubai
Someone after my own heart. Been using that toothpaste for nearly 30 years. Unfortunately no chance of buying that out here. I'm out of it now and have to wait until I return to UK to acquire some or try and tag anyone who's visiting UK to bring ... Read More
B&B in Santorini by petrolhead
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...
Koukla, can you pm me with your email addy - would like to keep in touch and exchange views if that's ok with you :cool: Read More
B&B in Santorini by petrolhead
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...
Thanks Koukla, you're a star and yep you'll be my first employee - you fancy being bar manager? :P Will check the above links out. Thanks again xx Read More
B&B in Santorini
Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ... Read More
Visa run by petrolhead
If anyone is struggling to travel to Oman for a visa run feel free to pm me as I know of someone that does this service as a part time job. NO, I'm not on a commission basis - just wanting to help as my son who has to do this run every month was ...
You're very welcome Kerry. In fact my son has gone off on his monthly trip this morning....... Read More
life in uae by pink
After travelling through europe and when back to uae i felt itsnt a bad choice either.i feel safe here as in india with added luxury and no tax.except for the desert climate here everything is good here.people of different religion and cultures live ...
[img align=C]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T6CniVgpJao/ScvSDR7znTI/AAAAAAAACok/W7VgOsWZ7Q8/s400/rose_colored_glasses.jpgHaha is this meant to be rose tinted specs? Read More
Visa run by petrolhead
If anyone is struggling to travel to Oman for a visa run feel free to pm me as I know of someone that does this service as a part time job. NO, I'm not on a commission basis - just wanting to help as my son who has to do this run every month was ...
Thanks Harmonie - as am only a newbie wasn't sure where best to place it. Read More
Visa run
If anyone is struggling to travel to Oman for a visa run feel free to pm me as I know of someone that does this service as a part time job. NO, I'm not on a commission basis - just wanting to help as my son who has to do this run every month was ... Read More
2-bed Villa near Springs area
Hi all Am currently living in Springs and my lease expires end of September. Due to falling rental costs I feel I'm paying over the odds at present which is why I intend to move out and find something more palatable for my bank balance. My ... Read More
Nice to meet you by valentinat
Hello, I'm 24 years old ,my name is Valentina and i will soon arrive in Dubai. I would like to meet new people and make friends. Hope to hear from you soon. Kisses.:)
Welcome to the Sandpit. Hope all turns out well :D Read More
Fake Dubai by clarebugden
Am I the only person that thinks Dubai is pretentiuos, fake and phony. From people's smiles to their fake drunked lifestyles, to the malls with every type of fake plastic bling you could imagine. Tell me I am not the only crazy person in Dubai who ...
I lived in Dubai for 4 years, at the beginning I thought I found my eldorado ....then I just realised as time passes by so quickly that I lost a lot of my soul there ....it's just superficial ...I managed though to cope with for the needed time than ... Read More