@vinne
New Zealander expat in Australia
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About me
New Zealander, Married
Lives in Brisbane, Queensland
Speaks 2 languages
Registration: 04 February 2015
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In retrospect, would you move again to the United Arab Emirates? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the United Arab Emirates, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the ...
Moving from USA---RN with three children - Your advices most welcome! by laurenjarrod
Hi everyone, I am thinking about moving from the USA. I am a newly single Mom. Would I be able to go as a single woman with my children? They are 16, 13 and 5. I am an RN here in the USA with 10 years of experience and would be looking to work in ...
Better do some more research. I am not sure, but I heard a single mom is not ok here as they have strict rules but please ask around perhaps I am wrong. Also, make sure IF EVER that the employer covers the accommodation + schools otherwise it will ... Read More
Married Brit (no kids) offered a job with gas company. Advice please. by dragonpiwo
Hi Everyone, I've been offered a training job in the field near Abu Dhabi. Basically, I can get home (wherever I rent a 1- bedroom flat) three nights a week. Every second weekend is a 3-day weekend. When I'm in the field, I have no expenses ...
Sorry to say that yes 28,000aed ALL IN is not good to have for westerners. IF 28K plus accomodation that is better. Haggle some more if they really want you they will give in. Accommodation here whether in apartments or villas are very expensive ... Read More
Nursing in Abu Dhabi - how are nurses treated? by Niamhynoo
Hi all, I am an Irish paediatric nurse, currently working in London, looking to move to Abu Dhabi in the next 6 months. I have not applied for any positions yet. I am wondering how people are finding the cultural differences in nursing out there. ...
I have a friend in Al Ain and she is now soon to be the head nurse. She is doing OK and seems the pay is good as well. It also depends on your experiences etc. They live in a dorm the usual thing so better ask those details at your prospective ... Read More
Any European in Abu Dhabi ? 😕 by Anna Hysa
fresh in AD 😒
Funny all MEN say their warmest greetings! :) Read More
Medinat Zayed the western quarter by dr_thomas
Hi all..... can anyone tell me something about Medinat Zayed... been offered a job there .. apart from the things i have managed to learn from the net .. couldn't really get too much information. How is it like living there ? are there movie ...
You will be alright there since you are from India. Lots of residents working and living there comes from India and some Filipinos too and other nationalities but not a lot of Western or European people as far as I know from my 1st visit there last ... Read More
School for Australian children in Abu Dhabi? by maxiaa
Hi guys, what are the good schools in Abu Dhabi for kids coming from Australia? Thx
There is Australian School of Abu Dhabi in Khalifa City B 02-5866980 better try that one. It is hard to find a good school around as most of them have a long waiting list. I just got lucky recently to found one for my son but it is too far away from ... Read More
Did I do the right thing? by abudhabicrazy
Hi I am currently teaching in South Africa. From last year I had a craze to move to Abu Dhabi. My friend's wife works in Al Ain. She loves it. Ever since I have been applying. After my third interview I got accepted at a school in Abu ...
Yes the people here telling you that do not regret refusing the job offer as it is not good enough and cannot be able to help you live in UAE. It is expensive here! Housing and education can be tough if you are not earning enough money. Better do ... Read More
Looks like real by tesmuniz
Hi Guys, Pls. see below email I received just recently. Can somebody tell me if this is real or not? It looks like real because email ad is a corporate email and asking for my skype ID and time availability for the interview. Hoping for your ...
if these people don't believe when somebody tries to warn them of scammers then let them be fooled...in the end they will learn the hard facts in life... :( Read More
27 year old professional british woman coming over to abu dhabi! by Rachelthomson87
Hi, I am moving to Abu Dhabi in 4 weeks to work as a restaurant manager. I am housed for 4 weeks but need to find long term accommodation whilst there. Any advice on where to look? Want a nice place with bills included and furnished. I'm ...
Try Adagio aparthotel fully furnished and it has it's own kitchen and laundry facility all you need to pay is one bill a month and the location is beside Novotel Al Bustan... check it first if you like and if you can able to afford it ... Read More
New in Abu Dhabi and would like to meet other expats by newbieinUAE
Hi all, Im here for 2 weeks now and I would like to meet others who recently moved to Abu Dhabi and are interested in meeting new people to go for a coffee, for lunch / diner, discover more about Abu Dhabi etc. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi me too looking to meet new friends.. Currently away but will be back to Abu Dhabi soon. :) Pm me if interested am near Yas mall. Regards. Read More
Play Dates in Al Ain by Hana2525
Hi Everyone: Just moved to Al Ain last month. I have a 4 year old boy that loves to play with other kids, create, build. Do parents set play dates in Al Ain or interested in starting one? I do not mind entertaining, coffee, tea, healthy snacks for ...
Hi Everyone: Just moved to Al Ain last month. I have a 4 year old boy that loves to play with other kids, create, build. Do parents set play dates in Al Ain or interested in starting one? I do not mind entertaining, coffee, tea, healthy snacks for ... Read More
Any play centre for kids over 6yrs old? by vinne
Hi hope anybody can help me to find any play centre if any near Abu Dhabi airport? We are new and still don't know the name of the places yet but if there is any establishment near Yas Mall or nearby that would be great as long as it is not too ...
Hi Stephanie, Thanks will do. Regards. Read More
Any play centre for kids over 6yrs old?
Hi hope anybody can help me to find any play centre if any near Abu Dhabi airport? We are new and still don't know the name of the places yet but if there is any establishment near Yas Mall or nearby that would be great as long as it is not too ... Read More
SA to NZ then 6 years later NZ to SA lol by Last_dream
Hello everyone, This is Jemmy here (Nickname). I have been away from Saudi Arabia for many years. I lived very far away in the most beautiful country in the world called New Zealand. I experienced a lot of things during my stay over there . I ...
Hi Jemmy, I am currently here in NZ at the moment and like you I also say NZ is a beautiful country but soon will go to UAE then Jeddah. I am wondering why you said you want to spend the rest of your life in KSA? Read More