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Latest post on 04 December 2016 - 18:40

Hi there I am also a HR professional looking for work here in Dubai. While I have only been here for three months looking (I am on my husbands visa and we moved here due to a transfer for his role), and have been so surprised by how terrible the market and outlook seems. I wish you all the best in finding the right role really soon. Good luck and stay positive.

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Latest post on 29 September 2016 - 17:29

I've found uber as good as anything. If it's for a short time until you find your feet (and a more permanent driver for that matter) it could work. To get an idea of cost sign up by downloading the app and you can do fare estimates to give you and idea based on your from and to locations. Good luck and hope this helps

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Latest post on 29 September 2016 - 13:59

Hi Not sure if this helps but I was at Lock Stock a few weekends ago and the music was a great mix of 80's, 90's and newer. It is at the Grand Millunium. Happy hour is from 5-8pm so if you get there just before you can get a table and service downstairs. Good luck!

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Latest post on 29 September 2016 - 13:56

Try dubizzle they have some branded items at good prices of you aren't in too much of a rush!

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Latest post on 27 September 2016 - 10:30

Hi there I can share my recent experience and I hope it will help. I can't talk for the medication either have listed however I did bring my own medication in to Dubai three weeks ago. I had six months worth of medication in my checked in luggage - each box was labelled with my name from the pharmacy. I had a letter from my Dr stating these were my medications and that I required to travel with them. I did not have a prescription with me however - but as I said each box/bottle of tablets had the label from the pharmacy stating my name and the prescribing Drs name. I just made sure my name was correct which obviously matched my passport. I have done this twice now, once to visit and then again when I moved here. Both times without and hassle and I have not been stopped by security either time but perhaps I'm lucky. I had all the supporting documents so I wasn't worried. I also wanted to add - if this point is relevant to you - it would be ideal to bring six months atleast worth of medication with you when you move. Noting I am not a dr ofcourse and am only talking from personal experience. I say this purely because moving (let alone moving countries) is quite stressful so my dr recommended I ensure my medication was consistent. Settling in takes time so I found this was necessary! In my experience I have found only psychiatrists can prescribe such medication. I did some reasearch and chose one - I was able to book an appointment the same week. I found many psychiatrists will do a one hour session first to detail your history and then request only thirty minute follow up sessions from there. I didn't try to find a public psychiatrist, I found a private clinic and paid the full fee. Some insurances may cover this in part but that depends. Apologies for the very long post. I am by no means a dr or an expert, simply sharing my recent experience. I have also followed this same process for Qatar where I lived also again without an issue. All the best. x

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Latest post on 10 September 2016 - 10:47

Do you need a TL for something such as dog walking or feeding people's animals in their homes while they are away? Seems you need a licence for everything so I wondered about these types of services. Thanks in advance

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Latest post on 21 June 2016 - 19:07

Thank you both for the info. I hoped this was the case but am being told otherwise. Definitely will be there in an Aus passport and have an Aus licence. You have both made my day! Thank you

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