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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 16:44
Hi everybody, Today I was informed that I will spend my week in Doha and coming back to Dubai only in the weekends. I'm completely adapted to UAE, but I would like some tips of how things are in Qatar regarding how to wear, work environment or anything that could avoid trouble. Can anybody give me some tips, specially if these could be compared to UAE. Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 17:15
Hi, I had to go through all process, even driving for more than 10 years in my country. It took me more or less 2 months to finish the process because I could only take classes on the weekends. My DH started one month after me and got the license one week after me because he could take classes twice a week. What I can say is that it's a very boring process, you have to take many 30 minutes practical classes, in your case will be 40 as it's your first license (I did only 20 because I had my license for more than 10 years), there are many lectures you have to attend (more or less 10 in your case will be mandatory) and 3 tests and a simulate test. I got my license in the first try, the same with the lady who took the test in the same car, she was taking the license for the first time and got it without a problem, and we did it in manual car. There is a lot of terrorism they do at the school with crazy stories of people who took the test a thousand of times, but I've seen people taking the test and usually the ones who failed did not know how to drive at all and would be a danger. If you take it seriously, follow the instructions and don't let any story scares you it will be ok. You will see that at school even the instructors will try to confused you some times and say that the road test is much more difficult than it really is. Mine lasted 5 minutes, I did not have to do most of the things my instructor said, so be cool, trust yourself and if possible have some lessons with someone you trust, DH or some good friend to give you more confidence. Good luck!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 10:07
Hi, I was sponsoring my husband, he came here because of my job offer and there was no issue at all. The only condition was that the salary should be over 12k and I had to have a managerial title for my job. The visa was issued after one week he was here. Now he got a job and is not under my sponsorship anymore, but the process wans't that hard. I'm not even in the list of jobs that they say is easier as engineer, nurse, doctor and teacher, but looks like that in Dubai is easier if the salary is ok.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 16:21
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 15:09
Hi, I´ve seen one old thread here where someone said that she wrote a contract to the maid. I know it´s not official but I really would like to have something signed where she could understand her duties and rights and my duties and rights. Does anybody has any template I could use or "inspire" myself? Thanks
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 13:49
Thanks, got it in google maps after your help! :-)
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 11:48
Actually I´m totally in love with one called April, but she seems huge, not sure she would adapt here in an apartment.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 11:42
Hi Kristina, it was this one: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150304340163891&set=a.136761173890.110108.135431973890&type=3&theater, the name is Dublin.
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 11:39
Hi Kristina, I´ve checked the site and I´ve only found one that really looks smal, the one with big ears! :-) Not sure if he or she found a home yet. I´ll show to my husband the pictures tonight to see if he does not change his mind. Thanks!
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:53
Any experience like that? Sorry if it looks like as a dumb question, but we never know how the rules apply.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 11:26
HI, A lady just called me saying she is in her husband´s visa and she wants to be a live out maid. Is it even legal? She said she has a letter from her husband´s company saying she can work, but I´ve never heard such thing, is it legal? Regards
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 11:03
Hi mushypeas, I´ve called the agency and was very surprised by the fees. I´ll have to pay 9200 for an indonisian or 4450 for an ethiopian. Do they give any guarantees? The lady who gave me the information was not very patient so I could no get much information. The salaries they mention are very low, do we have to pay the salary they say? Another question, she said that all ladies are away, do they speak english at all? How was your experience, if you don´t mind sharing.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 10:49
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 09:02
Hi Shelley, I live in a 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms at Marina. For water and power I pat around 300 aed month. The a/c is only on when we are at home. I don't know why for you it was so high. Are you paying for only one month? Is the house fees included? Regards
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 16:54
HI, I do, just sent you a mail!
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 13:42
Anybody?
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 16:32
Hi Gulfnews published some in the guide for expats, most of them are in hotels... http://gulfnews.com/in-focus/ramadan/ramadan-guide-for-expatriates-1.843803
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 15:50
Hi, I live in Marina Wharf since Feb and I really like it. I got a very good deal for a 3 bedrooms with full marina view. I know that there are still 2 BRs available. If you avoid the side that faces the construction it would be nice. I live in a high floor and I have no issues with noise. The maintenance is decent and the facilities that were delivered (pool, gym, sauna) are also ok. The parking lot can be an issue depending on which floor you got your parking space, but in general is a good cost benefit. I've heard of people getting 2 BRs for 75-80K. I've seen almost everything during my search and this one was the one I liked the most in my budget.
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 14:45
Marina for me is the best place for a couple. He can take the metro to go to work. I live there and don't want to live anywhere else. The budget you have is feasible for 2 BR in Marina. Good luck and welcome!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 13:27
Hi, I've just read the comments in the gulfnews article and I'm chocked! People are complaining about costs and comfort or not being able to control the kids in the seat! It's so sad! I come from a country where this law is recent and most of the time not followed by a lot of parents, what I think is very sad, because a child's life should be priceless! The first thing I did here was buying the seats, and they weren't even expensive, lot cheaper than in my country. But the worst part are the excuses that people find to justify something that should be part of the kids basic education, a kid is supposed to always be transported in the back seat and with a child's seat and seat belt. If you do that since they are small it's as simple as the basic things in life, like eat, brush their teeth and other things they do and most of the time they don't like. Let's spread the message, one person at a time one day it will be safer for kids to be transported in this country and every where.
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 12:54
Hi, my DD goes to Greenfields since Feb by bus. I live in Marina and I can tell you that I already has lots of trouble with the bus. The service is door to door and the bus assistant is supposed to give me a missed call every time she is near by. We try to be everyday at 7am downstairs, but there are days that no missed call is placed and the time of the pick up can vary from 7 to 7:20! :-), but the time scheduled is around 7:10am. Te last drop was the day that my DD was a bit late and the bus left without her. No missed call was placed and the assistant said she waited for 2 minutes after getting to the bus stop. We got there 7:11 am and I saw the bus leaving. Apart from the time issue, the service is ok, but very expensive, I pay around 800/month. My DD is dropped in the afternoon around 3:30pm, but this time also can vary A LOT, once she got home almost 4:30! They say the problem is that sometimes there isn't anybody to pick up the kids in some stops, and they wait. As my kid is the last stop.... But welcome to GCS. The school is great. Regards
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 15:17
HI, I've paid 2000aed in advance for GCS last month for registration fees. I love GSC, I registered my kid there Feb this year and at the time was my only option, no vacancies anywhere else and it was the only school willing to accept a kid with no English. Today I can tell you that we were very lucky. The school is great, my kid just love it, in 2 months she is speaking enough English to communicate and to be able to follow all classes without problems. The teacher is very nice and all the staff. My husband goes to the school almost weekly to volunteer in some classes and he always says good things. The only thing that I think is that comparing to my home country the things she is learning now are a little bit behind (not much), but in the end was good for her, because she did not lose much content while learning English. About the roundabout, she takes the bus, and doesn't seem to be a big issue. Regards
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 11:02
Hi, I've taken passport photos, remember taking 4, but I believe only two were used, passport and money. Good luck!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 10:59
I was advised to only bring my husband when the residence VISA was ready, they said that this particular step would cost me double if he was here in tourist VISA. So I waited for 3 weeks. He said that it was also necessary because he could not guarantee that the documents and the VISA would be ready before the tourist VISA expires, in my case it was a high cost, because I pay for the 30 days and extension, it would cost me at least 800 AED for the 30 days and 1000aed for the extension. But as he is British I don't think it's an issue for you. He entered the country with this VISA, we gave this, plus the passport, medical examination and marriage certificated attested in my country and here to the PRO, it took like 5 days and he gave it back with the stamped VISA. My employer also gave the letter of non objection for my sponsoring. The info about managerial job is also true, it's easier if you have a managerial job, doesn't matter the field. This and the salary will be taken into account.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 09:45
About the deposit I'm not sure, I only paid for the documents to be atested, the PRO from my company did everything, I paid also for the medical examination, around 740aed. One thing, if your husband is in here when you ask for the residency VISA it's more expensive, he should be in the home country, get the residency VISA (provisory) and then come to the country and apply for your sponsorship. When the process is going he cannot leave the country (around 7 days). All process took me around one month to be ready, but without issues. Isn't your employer helping you? Normally they have to give you some letter that they agree with the sponsorship. Let me know if you need more info. Regards
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 09:41
Hi, It has to be attested twice, one time in your country and another time in here. Here takes 3-7 days to have it atested, and you also pay for it, I don't remember how much. Without that you cannot apply for sponsoship. Regards
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 09:22
Hi ayada, I'm sponsoring my DH here. I came with a good proposal in january and I'm not a doctor, engineer or anything like that. My company said that in Dubai the salary matters more than your job description and most of the ladies can get the sponsorship without a problem. They also said that the law here changes a lot, but most of the time it became more flexible. What the person in the company said is that sometimes it will depend on which is the country you come from, as they were denying some sponsorings for Canadian ladies, but it had nothing to do with being a woman or not, but with the problem with Canada. The only problem so far for me is that my husband could not find a job, but no issue in the sponsoring. Regards
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 16:25
My old landlord was a company, he owns most of the apartments in my building (not all of them). I got the apartment through an agent (who I've paid the 5%). I don't know if only my apartment was sold or if he has sold all of them. The story is really weird, because on the weekend I had to replace one of the checques because there was an error in one of the numbers and I met the guy who has the power of attorney, he gave me the old checque and took the new one and did not mentioned a thing about the matter. The checque was cashed yesterday. I have no idea what are my rights, I'll go to RERA to figure it out.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 15:54
I'm very scared, because the old owner just deposit my second payment yesterday, and in the letter it's saying the the new owner got the apartment almost a month ago. Nothing was mentioned about signing a new contract or the payments. The letter only said to call the old landlord for further information if necessary. I called the guy with the power of attorney and he seemed to not know much about it. Can the new owner kick me out of the apartment?
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 15:50
Hi, I don't live in the green community, but my DD goes to Greenfield, she went to a visit where she was introduced to all her future classmates, they even found a boy who speaks the same language to have a "tour" with her. When she got there she already knew most of the kids and felt really integrated. I don't know if you had the opportunity to have this kind of visit, if not try to go, your son will probably make a friend or two during the visit. Good luck!
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 12:02
I've spent 2 months waiting for my bill, it appeared after I've sent an email to the customer care center, it was really amazing, 2 days and the bill was there. You could check it.
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 10:14
Hi, I've just got some nice winter stuff for my 2 years old niece in Dubai Outlet mall. You have to spend some time looking for good stuff and sizes, but I've bought really nice things, coats, pants, etc in stores like Monsoon, Gap and others. Nice price too, but go with time to look for, not so easy to find sizes and matching things, but it was worthy. My niece also live in the south hemisphere and I did want to send her things she would use now.
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 12:03
Hi, I had two ceasarean and can tell you that's not very scary. If I had the choice I would have naturals but my first daughter was sat and the other one was in distress after my water broke, so I can tell you that each case is a different case. My first deliver was a little bit painful and it took forever for me to be walking and released of all tubes and things, it was a hospital procedure, and I got a terrible scar, doctor's fault. The second one was different, only a couple of hours to be walking and with my baby, the doctor fixed the scar and almost no pain at all. So don't be so scared, there is a risk because it's surgery, but if you don't have an option or if it was your option, be sure that you are in good hands and in a good hospital and that in the end you will have a beautiful and healthy baby. Good luck!
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 11:08
Hi imolinar, The salary at the moment is not exactly the issue, but have a job and start a career here, because being out of the market for too long is not very good. The scary part so far is not being called to any interview. In my country he was contacted from time to time o interviews because he CV was in some websites, but here nothing. Thanks for all advices, I've talked to him and he will go knock on some doors and see if something happens, nothing to lose, right? Regards
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 10:43
Hi SA_Babe, I'm sending you my email, I'll remove it in 20 minutes. If you could send me your contact I would really appreciatte. my email is gradiva@lycos.com Thanks a lot
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 10:12
Hi, Automation engineer is like he used to work with PLCs and program equipments for industries. His last job was for Siemens in my country, but we could not get a contact in there so far to see if there are any vacancies. In the website says it does, he has applied but there was no response. I think that self employment could be also a possibility. Thanks for sharing experiences, sometimes it seems that I'm the only one in this situations, it's very hard to be the sponsor some times, lots of responsibilities in my shoulder. Regards
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 10:05
Hi, Thanks I'll definitely take a look and see if there is anything available. I'll also ask him to add more info. Thanks for the tips! Regards
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 09:59
Hi, My husband is an automation engineer. He has sent some CVs to some ads and I had passed it around to some contacts, but so far no luck. He has tried linkedin but it also did not work. So far no interviews. I don't know is there any reliable HR agency that we could use to work his CV, maybe give some tips if it could be improved? Thanks for the reply. Regards
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 09:47
Hi all, I'd like to see if anybody has the same issue and could give me some kind of advice. I've moved 3 months ago to Dubai to accept a job offer, my husband agreed to leave his job in our home country and come to Dubai unemployed in the hope it would be more or less easy to find something in here. He joined me a couple of weeks after I got here and so far no job has came up. Now he is starting to lose hope and getting very depressed. Has anybody being through this? If so how long more or less it takes to a husband/wife to find a job here in Dubai? Does anybody has tips for this job hunt? Any piece of advice will be very welcomed! Regards
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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 19:09
Hi carla, I'm also brazilian moving soon to Dubai. I've called the UAE embassy in brazilian regarding this subject and they said I could give a copy of my VISA (residence or work permit) to some kind of travel agent and they could apply using this document. Í havent't tried yet, but I'll try soon for my parents. If you learn how to do it, please share the info! Regards,
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 14:27
Hi, Thank you all for the support messages, I believe now I really have a confidence problem, I already have a dog's death to carry with me, last year I had a pug that died of a heart attack at age of three with no disease notice. My kids suffered a lot. I'm really afraid that something happens to our dog and it will hurt my kids more than not having her with us. I'll try to get more info about the airlines that fly my breed of dog, but I really don't know what it's better, leave her in here where I can assure she will be safe with someone I trust, or take the risk and something happens that I will always regret. Thanks for all the advices! Regards!
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 22:47
Thanks adviceseeker... I believe it means that I will not be able to bring my dog along... :-((( it will break my daugthers hearts in so many ways that I cannot imagine... I'll keep trying but I'm almost conviced that maybe trying would put her well being in risk. I've talked to her vet and she said there is a risk... don't know what to do. Never thought this breed was so fragil! <em>edited by brazilianindubai on 03/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 22:28
Yes, the problem is with Emirates, the breed is not in the list of the forbideen ones. It's a comapanion dog, not dangerous at all. I believe it's for the dog's sake. I don't know maybe is dangerous. I've contacted some companies that provide the service in Brazil, and only one said that wouldn't do because Emirates doesn't transport lhasas, I thought the guy was mistaken, but it seems that the other companies haven't checked the breed issue. I've contacted Emirates, the answer was that they won't talk to me because I don't have a "company", to transport something via cargo I have to find a cargo company. I've tried 5 agents, two gave me a package price, one said he wouldn't do because of the breed and no answer so far from the other two. But the two who replied said they would transport by Emirates. I really don't know what to do anymore, because I've found them in the IPATA list, so they should know what they are talking about. Still looking for a solution! Regards
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 21:48
Yes, I believe that the problem is something like that, pugs are also not allowed. I'm concerned that other airlines will have the same issue!
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 21:36
I've contacted them and I have some news that were unexpected, my dog is a Lhasa Apso, and it's in the list of breeds that Emirates does not transport. I'm a little bit concerned now, what should be the reason for that, as it's a small company dog, so it's not because it's big or dangerous, maybe it's something related to the health of the dog. I don't know, it was good to know because 2 companies in here tried to sell me the package flying Emirates, and both knew that it was a Lhasa apso, and they tried to sell me anyway. I'm trying to contact KLM and Lufthansa to be sure that at least one of them transport this breed. Has anybody tried to transport this kind of dog? Regards,
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 18:01
Hi everybody, Thanks for the advices, I've already contacted DKC. I only want to understand if what they are saying here is true or not. It seems that almost all the info is right. I will be flying Emirates, but as she will not allowed to fly with me she can go by another airline. A company here suggested Luftansa, but I'll try KLM also. And it's not only the price, I only want to have a reference in order not to waste money in things that are not necessary or people who will not treat her right. And she will go after me with my family, so we still have some time, I only wanted to have everything set before I leave. Regards
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 14:38
Hi aussymel, Tina has already replied my mail and was really nice! Thanks a lot for the hint! Maid Marion, I've been searching using dubizzle and propertyfinder.com, both has helped a lot to narrow the choices, at least now I know what I can get with my budget! Thanks a lot for the reply. Regards
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 04:01
Hi aussymel, Does Tina has an email address? If so, could you give me that? I'll be in Dubai in 6 days, but if I could write to her and explain what I'm looking for it would be great! Thanks in advance!
 
 
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