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Moving to Dubai from UK

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 May 2019 - 15:24

Hello Everybody,

I’m hoping you lovely ladies could offer some tips and advice.

My husband is currently going through the interview process for a role in Dubai. It’s looking increasingly likely that we may soon be moving out there with our 4 year old daughter and two dogs.

I’ve started looking at the different neighbourhoods and schools etc, but I’m actually finding the whole process a little overwhelming. I’m bit of a country girl at heart, so I’m not sure how or if I’ll cope over there, but I’m willing to give it a try.

I visited Dubai on holiday about 8 years ago and loved it, we stayed with a friend in Downtown Dubai and I really enjoyed it. Although I know there’s a big difference between visiting a place and actually living there!

How did you cope with the change when you moved over? What neighbourhoods are recommended for young families? Where are the best places to meet friends? Are schools really difficult to get in to? Sooo many questions!

Any tips, advice or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mrs E.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 September 2019 - 16:32
Welcome to Dubai! I wish you all the best.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 September 2019 - 11:23
I’ve had a look at some neighbourhoods online. Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights and Green Community all look lovely, each have community centres and pools, also most importantly primary schools tha...
Hi Just wondering are you still moving out? Looks like we will be going Dec to say I'm having a melt down is an understatement.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 August 2019 - 01:51
I’ve had a look at some neighbourhoods online. Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights and Green Community all look lovely, each have community centres and pools, also most importantly primary schools tha...
Yeah I've looked at Aribian Ranches looks lovely, Arabian Ranches a car is a must. Hope it all goes well for you let me know how you do xx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 August 2019 - 00:56
Hi welcome dubai its very good to shift here every things are very easy perfect life here
Thank you for your comments. I hope to move there soon. It looks like a great place to live!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 August 2019 - 00:54
I haven't really researched any neighbourhoods it all seems to have come round so quick. We were just looking at apartments on JBR, but now I'm thinking would we be more suited in a neighbourhood a...
I’ve had a look at some neighbourhoods online. Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights and Green Community all look lovely, each have community centres and pools, also most importantly primary schools that look very nice. My only concern was the JESS school on Arabian Ranches has a waiting list which at the moment is 100+ children! My husband’s job will be in the Business Bay area. It’s really difficult to gauge whether these neighbourhoods will be commutable for him. I hear the traffic over there gets bad at peak times. I hope everything goes well if/when your move happens. You certainly shouldn’t struggle to find a school job out there. I think I read somewhere that there are 58 schools in Dubai that are English speaking and teaching the English curriculum. My husband and I should have more of an idea this week as to whether we’re definitely moving over. Tense times! I’ll keep you posted!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 August 2019 - 18:48
Hi welcome dubai its very good to shift here every things are very easy perfect life here
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 August 2019 - 15:38
Hi Rebecca, We’ve not made the move yet, but it’s looking very likely it is going to happen. It sounds like you have the same reservations as I do. Have you researched any neighbourhoods o...
I haven't really researched any neighbourhoods it all seems to have come round so quick. We were just looking at apartments on JBR, but now I'm thinking would we be more suited in a neighbourhood as were a family. I currently work in a nursery in the UK, I'm term time which is brillant so ideally I'd like a school job but for now I'm on maternity & if we went over in the Oct I'd still not work for a few more months to get my son & baby settled. I've looked at Gems first point is meant to be brillant but I wasnt aware there were so many GEMS schools & I've no idea which ones are the best ones. Rebecca x
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 August 2019 - 15:22
Hi I'm just wondering if you made the move to Dubai? Currently in a similar position as you were yourself. I have a 9year old & a 6month old. Husband is currently in talks with transferring from ...
Hi Rebecca, We’ve not made the move yet, but it’s looking very likely it is going to happen. It sounds like you have the same reservations as I do. Have you researched any neighbourhoods or schools yet? Do you have a timescale for your move? Thanks Tracy
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 August 2019 - 11:55
Hi I'm just wondering if you made the move to Dubai? Currently in a similar position as you were yourself. I have a 9year old & a 6month old. Husband is currently in talks with transferring from his UK company to move to UAE. We ourselves have been there now 4times on holiday again I get it's different to live there but I want us to say we tried it at least. How have you got on? With schools & meeting other mums. I'm excited but so nervous for my son to go to school I just worry for him being the new kid. Thanks Rebecca
 
 

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