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Monthly expense in Dubai... by nabeeljamshed
Hi All, I recently got a job in Dubai. Can anybody help me regarding monthly expenses for a single person; Rent: Food: Taxi/Metro: Internet: Misc:
It's an impossible question to answer because it depends on so many things. Some people live here on a salary of Dh600 a month, others spend that on one meal in a five star hotel. Rent depends entirely on what you want - some people bed share, ... Read More
Australian looking to move to Dubai
It's certainly the best way of getting a job because employers can interview you. Come soon before the summer exodus starts or else leave it until later in the year. Read More
finding a job in dubai by r1sk
Hi I will be graduating with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering at the end of 2011 and was wondering how hard is it to find a job in Dubai. Researching about Dubai seems promising but really hard to find concrete answers. Currently ...
Not usually, it's up to the individual to learn other languages. People you work with will help or you can pay to take formal lessons. Arabic is the obvious usual choice. We communicate with each other in English, it's the normal everyday language ... Read More
Coming Dubai Need Advice and guidance
You'll find all the visa information and fees here: www.dnrd.ae/DNRD?lang=en-GB The best way to find a job is to talk to companies when you are here. There are many pharmaceutical and medical companies - have a look at Dubai Healthcare City website ... Read More
finding a job in dubai by r1sk
Hi I will be graduating with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering at the end of 2011 and was wondering how hard is it to find a job in Dubai. Researching about Dubai seems promising but really hard to find concrete answers. Currently ...
We have something like 180 nationalities living side by side with no problems. There's the occasional thing such as Lomond mentioned but it's rare and usually sorted out very quickly. We've been hit by the economic meltdown like everywhere else, ... Read More
How good is it to visit Dubai in September to find a job in Finance?
Ramadan ends mid-September. September weather is hot and very humid so many people will be away. It would be better to visit in October or later. Read More
Assessment of life and job opportunity in Dubai by flarold
Hi all, I ve been tru the forum and I grab here and there some very interesting and relevant infos already. I have some additionnals focusing on what can u expect from dubai ? I m french qnd wish to combine 3 objectives : # abroad xperience # ...
* can u still make money in dubai or is this period over for white collar ? The salary packages are not as good as they were before the recession but they can still be very good. * can women work easily ? my wife is audit manager Yes, women ... Read More
Making Friends by LuuLuu
Hey everyone. I'm new to dubai, just arrived last week. Would really like to meet and hang out with decent cool people. Little intro about myself. Female. 25yrs old British chinese, likes sports, socialising. design. exploring... Any chinese ...
For women it's easy - try expatwoman.com for example. They have coffee mornings to greet newcomers and dozens of events. Quickbird, there are plenty of sporting clubs if you're into that, plus pubs that show live football etc where people gather. Read More
Husband being offered a job in Dubai!!! I need guidance by mdh
I work full time and have 3 kids...I'm from Texas and my husband is in the hotel business any texans in Dubai....what can you share? My kids ages are 14-girl, 6- boy, 20 months, girl. PLEASE give me any info......thanks- M
There are about 20,000 Americans living in Dubai and I'm sure some of them must be from Texas :-) You'll get some background info on living here by looking through previous questions here on the forum and also, especially for women, at ... Read More
Is worklife in Dubai more stressful than where you come from? by jjoensuu
Hi I am curious about how you the reader feel about working in Dubai, especially if you come from a western country. From the occasional news (which I admit that I am not sure how 'correct' they are) and from a friend that worked in UAE as an IT ...
jjoensuu, to correct your last comment first - Dubai government has not defaulted on any debt. The latest story is not about government debt. What has happened is that two companies are negotiating with investors to have maturing loan and bond ... Read More
Considering to get a teaching job at the American School of Dubai by toddblechner
Is there anyone on this forum that currently works at the American School of Dubai? If so, is their salary and benefits package that is listed on their website accurate and sufficient to live well in Dubai? Also, when it says that the Cost of ...
Not confusing. They express the figure in the currency you understand, US$, because if they said it was 36,780 dirhams it wouldn't mean anything to you. They're paying the amount in dirhams, as you would be living and spending it in the UAE, and at ... Read More
Considering to get a teaching job at the American School of Dubai by toddblechner
Is there anyone on this forum that currently works at the American School of Dubai? If so, is their salary and benefits package that is listed on their website accurate and sufficient to live well in Dubai? Also, when it says that the Cost of ...
I don't really understand your Cost of Living question. If the figure has a $ sign in front of it it means US$. If it says it's paid in dirhams then it's paid in dirhams - the dirham is pegged to the dollar at 3.678. Do you need a car? Depends ... Read More
medical jobs in dubai - please help by aussiedoc
Hi. I am a female doctor currently working in Sydney Australia. I am interested in moving to Dubai and have been unsuccessful finding jobs through recruiters on the internet. I have worked in hospitals for 8 years and am 12 months away from ...
G'day. You could try the various hospitals & clinics direct, I'm sure you'd have a better chance of success. Start with Dubai Healthcare City, which is a new development specifically for health organisations. Their website, which has a list of all ... Read More
HOTEL JOBS
There are far too many hotels to list here. There are many of the international chains plus locally based groups. Just do a search on Google or Yahoo and you'll find their details. Read More
how expensive is living in Dubai?
Make sure the accommodation is acceptable to you - find out exactly what they are offering. Accommodation is the big expense, so if the company provides that you can live on the salary and save a good percentage of it. Food is not expensive. Read More
Car Repairs in Dubai
Consumer protection doesn't exist. Unless you have a written warranty from the dealer it's down to negotiating with him to see if you can get at least some contribution for the repairs. 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. ...
It really is very difficult to advise people on the right thing to do because it's such a personal decision. You say you will earn about twice as much in Dubai, so in that respect it's a good deal. But you need to know what the accommodation is in ... 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. ...
JoeyDee, yes of course the cost of living in Dubai comes into it. But it's far more complex than that. We are all guest workers coming from very different societies with very different costs of living. People come here to basically be better off ... 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. ...
Salary questions are really difficult to answer because it depends on what you would earn in your own country and the cost of living in your own country. A Filipino working in the coffee shop I use says he is paid Dh2,000 a month but that is about ... Read More
Moving in as hotel worker
It sounds as though you will be able to save most of your salary, so if that's more than you can do in Indonesia I guess it would be worth it. Read More
Moving in as hotel worker
It depends entirely on where you come from and what you could earn there. Read More
getting a car and driving in Dubai
We don't have a viable public transport system, so private cars are how we get around. The traffic is horrendous and finding a parking space is all but impossible. Or you can use taxis. When you have your residence visa you must get a Dubai driving ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Uperman, the US Embassy is in Abu Dhabi and there's a Consulate in Dubai. There are 20,000 Americans here, plus tens of thousands of other English-speaking expats, so I'm sure you can catch up with some. There are also American schools, colleges, ... Read More
Cost of living in Dubai compared to North India
They're impossible questions to answer because they depend what you want. Accommodation is very very expensive - but some people live 10 to a room so they can pay less. But 'batchelors' - people without there family - can only live in certain ... Read More
Living and working in Dubai
Dean, you say 'moving to Dubai in a couple of weeks' and then ask about finding work. You can't 'move' to Dubai without a Residence Visa, and you can only get that by buying a property or having it supplied by an employer. As Julien said, check ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Anna, there are plenty of jobs for women, well paid ones too, and there are many international blue chip companies here. But you've hit the nail on the head when you ask whether you could achieve the same result (or better, presumably) than you ... Read More
are these prices good for employment package???
There's an article in one of today's papers on rents, which you can read HERE Read More
are these prices good for employment package???
The last figures published are, for American curriculum school, about AED55,000pa, plus books, uniforms etc Housing rents, you can check some current prices in www.gulfnews.com classified advertisements. Depending on the area, for three bedroom ... Read More
Cost of living in Dubai by KiwiSusi2005
Hi everyone, My partner has been offered a job in Dubai and I was wondering whether anyone could help me concerning the costs of living. What is the average price for a furnished apt? Do you need a car? Can I work there being on a EU passport? What ...
It could be an apartment or a villa, it varies per individual contract. You just need to clarify the exact details of the contract with the employer. Read More
Questions for living in Abu Dhabi by Happyrn
Hi, I am an American and was offered the following and am not sure what exactly all of this means ie supplemental? . Also, is there anything else I should be inquiring about? 1) DH 10,500 basic salary (is this monthly or yearly?) 2) DH ...
There's a story in today's Emirates Business paper about the lack of accommodation in AD. It quotes annual rents as 1-bedroom apartment Dh80,000 to Dh100,000. 2-bed Dh120,000 to Dh150,000. The article is at ... Read More
Questions for living in Abu Dhabi by Happyrn
Hi, I am an American and was offered the following and am not sure what exactly all of this means ie supplemental? . Also, is there anything else I should be inquiring about? 1) DH 10,500 basic salary (is this monthly or yearly?) 2) DH ...
Hi Mary, The Labour Laws of the UAE contain certain conditions. For example, air fare annually back to home country is to be provided, four weeks holiday a year, all visa/paperwork fees to be paid by the employer. In Abu Dhabi the employer also has ... Read More
Cost of living in Dubai by KiwiSusi2005
Hi everyone, My partner has been offered a job in Dubai and I was wondering whether anyone could help me concerning the costs of living. What is the average price for a furnished apt? Do you need a car? Can I work there being on a EU passport? What ...
Benge, the last figures published are those I gave above, but the rents are higher now. For internet we pay Dh195 a month, for electricity & water for our 2 bedroom apartment we pay on average about Dh100 a month. I guess you could look at ... Read More
Protocols while living in Dubai by goldcoastie
Hi there, My husband has been offered a job with a major company and I have 2 children. I know females don't have to wear the Habbaya. So any tips are appreciated muchly... (1)What are the basic protocols in Dubai, in respect for their religion ...
Goldcoastie, just to add to the good stuff that Jackie put - Dubai has 80% expat population and that has all-but swamped the local culture. It's a true international city - we have 180 nationalities living side-by-side, all mixed in together with ... Read More
Cost of living in Dubai by KiwiSusi2005
Hi everyone, My partner has been offered a job in Dubai and I was wondering whether anyone could help me concerning the costs of living. What is the average price for a furnished apt? Do you need a car? Can I work there being on a EU passport? What ...
Samie, yes, sharing is quite common. World IR, it gets hotter than that. It goes up to 50 celcius, plus the worst part of over 90% humidity! Whether food etc is expensive depends where you come from and what you're used to paying. Accommodation ... Read More
Moving to dubai-living in Satwa, any advice?
Satwa is an older suburb between the beaches, the old city of Dubai and 'New Dubai' mainly residential with a large shopping area and many restaurants. It's one of the most interesting parts of Dubai in my opinion. There's a whole range of ... Read More
Living in Dubai... by Blah111
I am a married man with 2 children (Only 1 is school going). I have a job offer in Dubai which is paying approximately 20,000 dirhams. Is this sufficient? What costs am I looking at for general ...
Nicho, the answers are already here on the forum, just check the earlier questions. Read More
I want to Get Job In Dubai?
There's plenty of general info already on this forum that will help you, so the first thing is to read through the previous threads. Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
mroland, I guess you could start at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. www.dcci.ae If you open a business in one of the free zones you don't need a local partner, so the free zone authorities might also be worth checking out. www.uaefreezones.com is a ... Read More
How to find a job in Dubai? by Julien
Hi there, Dubai is one of the most developped cosmopolitan in the middle east, isn't it? How did you get there? Have you been detached by your company or have you moved then you've found a job there? What's the best way to find a job in Dubai? Is ...
luce, here's some info I've written on another website which is relevant to what you posted: "My boyfriend's been offered a job in Dubai & I'm planning to go with him. Can we live together." The answer is in two parts and the second is the most ... Read More
Tips/Advice about Living/Costs in Dubai! Any info welcome!!!!
Buying food to cook yourself can be very inexpensive - again it depends what you buy. Someone was complaining on my personal blog that New Zealand rib-eye steak is AED65 a kilo, for example. You can buy in relatively expensive European supermarkets ... Read More
Tips/Advice about Living/Costs in Dubai! Any info welcome!!!!
It depends on so many things - where you're from and what the cost & standard of living are there, what kind of meals you want and where you want to eat, what 'leisure and entertainmant' activities you mean. For example, a meal in a five star hotel ... Read More
Cost of living in Dubai by KiwiSusi2005
Hi everyone, My partner has been offered a job in Dubai and I was wondering whether anyone could help me concerning the costs of living. What is the average price for a furnished apt? Do you need a car? Can I work there being on a EU passport? What ...
Hi Susanne, Here's some info I posted on another website: "Cost of living Whether Dubai's cost of living is expensive or not depends on where you come from. What do things cost in your home country, what are your living standard expectations? I ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of response but I've been on holiday. karenh, yes, property gives you a residence visa as long as you meet the standard immigration requirements. That doesn't allow you to work though, for that you need an employer ... Read More
Living in Dubai... by Blah111
I am a married man with 2 children (Only 1 is school going). I have a job offer in Dubai which is paying approximately 20,000 dirhams. Is this sufficient? What costs am I looking at for general ...
Blah, it depends where you're from and what your current standard of living is. For example, sub-continent labourers get as little as US$250 a month, yet live (or exist) on it and send money back home to keep their families. Rent and school fees are ... Read More
Setting up a business in Dubai
It has to be an Emirati. But you can set up your own business without a local partner in the free zones such as Tecom (Media City, Internet City, Knowledge Village), Jebel Ali Free Zone etc etc. Read More
How to find a job in Dubai?
Julien, hundreds and often, literally, thousands of people apply for each job. Example - my wife is Office General Manager. When the job was advertised the company received over one thousand applications. She advertised for a secretary, ... Read More
How to find a job in Dubai?
According to a recruitment agancy boss on radio this morning, research shows that between 50% and 70% of jobs are found by networking. There are so many unprofessional recruitment agencies around that finding a good reputable one is the key if you ... Read More
Living in Dubai by bugzy112
:D Hello, my family and I have relocated to Dubai form the USA in January of 2007. I have read a few threads, and they are not the slightly bit accurate (at least the one I've read). So, if there's anyone with a question or two, post it here and ...
Not being American I can't give you a comparison. But Dubai is a true international city, perhaps the only true one because the local people make up only about 20% of the population. We have what all modern international cities have in the way of ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
melrrdee, US$1 million is AED3.678 million and for that there's plenty available. Foreigners can only buy in designated areas (New Dubai) but that covers a vast area. You could buy in many of the new developments, just check out some of the real ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Karenh, if you can buy it solves the rising rent problem and as far as anyone can predict the future it looks as though the property boom will continue for a long time yet. We have 800 people a day, yes a day, moving to Dubai so demand is still ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Wendy, whether Dubai is expensive depends where you're from. The biggest expense is accommodation, so that needs to be part of your salary package. The nightlife is similar to, say, western European cities although it's mainly part of hotels as they ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
karenh, Jebel Ali is close to many of the new residential developments and where you live depends on what accommodation you're looking for at what rent. Dubai Marina is probably the best and has plenty of apartments from studio upwards. There are ... Read More
Living in Dubai by bugzy112
:D Hello, my family and I have relocated to Dubai form the USA in January of 2007. I have read a few threads, and they are not the slightly bit accurate (at least the one I've read). So, if there's anyone with a question or two, post it here and ...
jm-walters, the most important thing is to get accommodation as part of the package. At the very least, make sure you get a good accommodation allowance with an increase each year. If you have children you need to get schooling as part of the ... Read More
Is this amount enough to live in Dubai?
If the house and car are provided then you can save some money from the Dh10,000. How much depends on how high you want to live - eat and drink in 5-star hotels, join expensive beach clubs and you'll soon use all your salary. How does it compare ... Read More
Living in Dubai by bugzy112
:D Hello, my family and I have relocated to Dubai form the USA in January of 2007. I have read a few threads, and they are not the slightly bit accurate (at least the one I've read). So, if there's anyone with a question or two, post it here and ...
Chanel, harsh in what way? The weather in summer is harsh, that's all, nothng else is harsh. I think you're mistaking Dubai for Saudi Arabia. Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Chanel, Dubai is a cosmopolitan, modern, international city. Women do what they would do in any western city. You'll have to be more precise in what you want to know - how is what for women? Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Avril, you can now retire in Dubai because with the new freehold property laws you can buy a property and with it you get a residence visa. If you do it that way you no longer have to have the sponsorship of an employer - and you're protected from ... Read More
Where to live in Australia? by Julien
Australia is definitely too big! There are so many places to see, cultures to discover ... Which city would you recommend to expatriates? Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth (or others)? Is it easy to integrate the Aussie way of life?
They are all very different from each other. But first thing, if you mean that you want to emigrate to Australia that isn't very easy. There are strict rules which you need to check on www.immi.gov.au Immigrants' visas may stipulate that they have ... Read More
Living in Dubai by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about this destination. What do you think about Dubai? I heard several times (but that's for sure a clich茅) that it's a very good place to work but not a good place to live. What do you think about it?
Zero, that's absolute rubbish. Either the woman is telling lies or she lives in Saudi Arabia not Dubai. No-one has to wear a veil in Dubai. Some women wear one by choice, that's all. All over the city you see women wearing exactly the same as they ... Read More