mjrv
Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
Indian
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English, a bit of Arabic, a few Indian languages
Registration: 05 July 2009
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Insurance coverage in the United Arab Emirates by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in the United Arab Emirates: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there ...
Health Insurance for Employee is now mandatory and provided for by the Employer. Likewise the Insurance is compulsory for residents on anybody's sponsorship (e.g. family). It is the sponsor's responsibility to obtain Health Insurance, ... Read More
Want to learn french by UG7823
Hello, I am interested in learning french, can we discuss the modus oprandi to go about learning from you. Regards, Syed
Enroll in Alliance Francais, Dubai. You can learn French properly through regular classes. Read More
Dubai New Visa system Requirements For GCC Residents by Mabdelhamid
Hello all, I`ve a problem with the new website of the Dubai visa ( https://www.ednrd.ae/GCCIND/home.do?accepted=true ) As i`m traveling next sept. & i completed all the needed data & uploaded the passport copy / Residence copy / a ...
GCC residents must carry their country's residence permit/Iqama while visiting UAE. If online visaapplication seems complicated, apply visa through a travel agent in Dubai. Read More
8700AED is enough in Dubai for me and my wife. Please Comments. by berk15
Hi Everyone; Could you please help me about the total expenses in Dubai for a normal life. I am interviewing with Emirates Airlines right now for a position Loading Supervisor. Does 8720 AED will be enough for a good life in Dubai. Company provides ...
The salary is inadequate, tight even if you stay single in UAE leaving your family behind. Can't have normal life. Read More
visit visa 30 days to find job - advise please by brahim1962
dear all i will move next december to abudhabi with visit visa looking for a job in IT Support technician 1 what about opportinities and salary 2 if i get job i satre or live the country and come back thanks for replay
UAE is unfortunately a 'dog-eat-dog' market, not matter IT or different. You can try your luck. Technically and legally you are not supposed to work while on visit visa. If you find a job, it is the employer's responsibility to obtain ... Read More
Discrimination in Abu Dhabi? by darman82
Hello all, I'm an American moving to Abu Dhabi in a couple of weeks. I'm a professional and will be working a white-collar job. While I was born in the US and only speak English, my parents are both from the Philippines. I've read a ...
Discrimination is in terms of employment options, it is too obvious when you read some of the adverts in the papers. Salary for the same job can be of many grades depending your nationality. Other than that there is rarely a case of restaurants ... Read More
Considering moving to Fujairah by june88
Hi I'm sure this has been posted many times on the forum but I wanted an updated opinion of expats in fujairah. What is fujairah like on daily life and working life? Is there much to do on weekends? How far is it from Dubai as I been told ...
1. Fujairah is quieter overall compared to Dubai or Abudhabi (even Sharjah) but has its own busy port and industries. No matter which part of UAE you live, daily life is totally driven by work, so it does not matter. Working life depends on your ... Read More
is 7,000AED per month enough in Dubai? by Yehya
Hello everybody :) I got an offer of 7,000AED per month to work in Dubai, the employer is not providing accommodation, I will provide it with all facilities. what do you think? is it enough for living? I work as a senior web designer (IT) is this ...
Please read previous posts and related posts. Yes ask for more, because you will need more than 10K to maintain family. All your experience or qualification or salary in India do not mean anything in the Middle East. And vice versa. Per cost of ... Read More
Graduate looking to move to Dubai by holly7shep
Hello everyone, Myself and my partner are looking to move to Dubai. I am a recent Management graduate from The University of Sheffield (2.1) and my partner is a physiotherapist (2.1) with 2 years experience. Just wondering if anyone knows what the ...
Most westerners get jobs through personal contacts, and they are a preferred lot than non westerners. Read More
Job in Dubai by MuntazirAhmed
Some one has been promising me a job in Dubai as im a civil engineer with 50k inr salary so i just want to know what will be the procedure for getting my visa what end all should i give to get work visa like medical reports and should i submit any ...
First you have to be evaluated and then an offer has to be agreed between both. They would then seek your certificates (attestation needed) for applying for a visa. Be watchful of traps because there are many bogus agencies around. Read More
Is this a good offer by KYEKWA
Dear All, I am Yaw from Ghana and i have been offered a job in Dubai. These are the details: Monthly Basic Salary: 15.000,- AED/month Housing Allowance: 60.000,- AED/year Transport: transport to and from the site from selected pick up ...
First thing - check regarding the company which gave you the offer, if genuine. There is a bit of fraud going on there with job related scams. 'Second' class ticket? That is kind of funny, and makes it suspicious. Read More
moving to dubai - Which Cell phone connection is better? by ahmadshah7601
please some one tell me about cell phone connection that which one is better du or etisalat ??? :D
Etisalat has been there for much longer, and have wider coverage. They also provide home TV connection in addition to internet and mobile data (Du provides also internet and mobile data). Read More
Seeking advice on salary of AED 15000 by umanair
Hi all, Iam new to this forum and would need a reliable advice on accepting a job offer in dubai. We stay in bangalore.My husband has got an offer of 15k AED in a software firm (not a very big concern)in dubai and a round trip ticket , medical ...
For a family, AED 15K is not particularly hot. You will spend at least 4-5K on rent; about half of it on school (sooner or later); and about 2-3K for grocery. Then furniture. You will be interested in taking a driving license (either of you) and ... Read More
Able to take drone through customs at Dubai Airport? by Umut_teacher
Hello Everyone, l am flying to Turkey next week and l wont be taking my suitcase with me, just backpack and a drone l will buy fromDragon mall this weekend. l will becarrying a it through my journey. My concern is do they allow me to take my drone ...
Usually Dubai customs at departure are not bothered about items purchased in Dubai. I guess you will put the stuff in your checked-in baggage. Hand carried will create a problem. Read More
Is this enough to live comfortably ??? 25000 dirham by Jo99baby
my husband has had a job offer to move to Abu Dhabi earning 25000 dirham a month with housing in a compound, medical and private schooling for our 2 children. Is this a good deal? We don't live extravagant lives in the UK but we do ok I am a ...
First up, check if your employer's offer is genuine. There are so many fake job offers and racket. If it is genuine, you have a good deal, you can have a normal life but not flamboyant. Read More