WeWonder
French expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Registration: 26 May 2015
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Moving to Abu Dhabi by HannahWM
Hi all, I will be moving to Abu Dhabi in the new year hopefully. I have a job in Mafraq Hospital and was just wondering if anyone had any information/experience of working there and any advice on best places to live etc? I have friends over in ...
Welcome in advance to AD! Mafraq Hospital is very far from everything, sadly! So for accommodation, as the above posted, Khalidiya City will be a good option as it's in the middle between your job and the actual Abu Dhabi city with the beaches ... Read More
Abu Dhabi security clearance rejected by S dza
Hi, My in midst of job transition. I was working for a bank , and now I ll be moving to a government sector bank. My security clearance has been rejected twice. I have no cases against me, I have no bank loans. What could be the reason? Has anyone ...
I can just say it's very random, and affects certain passport holders only. No other specific logic to it. Read More
raising a child in abu dhabi by Fancy15
hi everyone hope everyone is doing good im thinking of moving to abu dhabi but i have a one year old who already goes to creche. my question is,are there proper english school for kids his age as id still like for him to go to school?are they ...
Hello, Abu Dhabi has some good schools, rated yearly by the Education Department and they can help kids get some very good grades for universities with the right parental support, but it is very costly. Not sure exact rates but the top-rated ... Read More
Can I go any time to my home country by m_sohail313
Good Morning, If I got a job in any University in UAE as a professor can I go to my home country whenever I want or I need special permission from higher authoritiesadministration? Cheers.
Depends on your contract. All UAE labour contracts must have yearly holidays but sometimes the company requires you to submit the holiday request a month before, and it's subject to approval. But I've never heard of someone being denied it ... Read More
Is Ajman a suitable place for a family with 2 small kids by srajoli
Planning to move to Ajman in Jan 2018. 1.Please tell me tips for getting good accommodation. 2. Also please enlighten me about the cost of living in Ajman. 3. I have two small kids. So planning to hire a maid. Where to search for maids and ...
Ajman is one of the less developed areas in the UAE. It's much cheaper than other cities but the education quality for children is poor. I recommend looking to Dubai for some better international schools. Read More
Moving from China to UAE by pg44
Hey there everyone! I am moving with my family (partner, 1 6 year old boy and 1 11week old baby - he will be maybe 4 months by the time we move) I am wanting to know a few things: 1. Is this a good package: 27000AED per month ...
1. Is this a good package: 27000AED per month (salary) international school for my 6 year old housing allowance health insurance Transport allowance return flights 4 weeks paid holiday per year plus UAE public holidaysThat is a decent package, but ... Read More
Need Assistance by Nevine95
Hi everyone, I'm new to this so excuse me if I make any mistakes. I received a job offer from one of the schools in Abu Dhabi and the offer is enticing. They have already sent me an offer and now I just need to send my scanned signed copy to ...
If it is a more traditional school then it's quite normal not to have a Skype interview, but it's quite odd there is no phone interview. I recommend you check in with the Abu Dhabi Education Department about whether the school exists, and ... Read More
Place to stay for new arrival in Abu Dhabi by Edwin_skorpio87
Hi, I'm from Singapore. My work pass had just been approved, and i have been looking around and have shortlisted 3 areas i would like to stay, basically Reem Island. Which one which you recommend for a 1 bedroom apartment? -Sun/Sky ...
Al Reem towers provide great views, an organized and clean landscape and easy access to Abu Dhabi city. It's a good choice to live. Al Khalidiyah is also quite a good lively area but you will encounter traffic and difficult parking spaces. ... Read More
Vegan Food, Community, and Lifestyle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by GuestPostert5
Hello everyone! I am a student studying abroad in the UAE next semester. Our itinerary is pretty full, but we have some free time to explore the city on our own with other students. My goal is to find vegan communities, restaurants, or ...
I can't help with the details but I am very certain such a thing exists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Vegan and health-oriented restaurants have popped up to cater to the upper class residents and their services are quite good, but expect to pay a ... Read More
Exit Re-entry visa by Nassergorsi
I have recently moved to Saudi Arabia and work as an English lecturer at a govt college. Could anyone guide me like if I want to visit the UAE, Bahrain, etc. what is the right procedure? Regards
hi thanks for your reply. I have the resident permit of Saudi Arabia. So, I was just wondering if I wanted to go to the UAE or Bahrain etc for sight seeing..... Could you please tell me the right procedure which I should follow to get my exit ... Read More
Relocating to Abu Dhabi from India by sckhirid
I have got an all inclusive offer of 4000$ US pm package for a company in AD. Im married and have a daughter. would be moving to AD in December and family would move in April. Would you all suggest if this is a ok package for a family of 3 to live ...
As BeeNo said, 80,000 - 120,000 is the average for a 2BDR apartment in that area. 14,692 AED/month is a decent amount but getting schooling, paying for rent, car and standard of living will be quite challenging. Schools can be quite expensive, ... Read More
6500 AED Per month is it sufficient by mitsboy
I have got an opportunity in Dubai into real estate sales. I have been offered AED 6500 per month. Accommodation will be borne by me. company only provides insurance
Welcome to the forums! Is the 6,500 AED per month a stagnant salary or will you be able to earn overtime and commision for real estate work? Living alone, 6,500 AED can be enough if you live quite far away but the bills can sometime overwhelm you. ... Read More
British Female looking for a romm or housemate by Tessabell
I am an English female just arrived form London, I am in a hotel until the end of November and am looking for a house share or flatmate in Abu Dhabi. **** Tess
Welcome to Abu Dhabi! I suggest you search for a studio somewhere, ask in the embassy or ask work friends. Finding room-mates on the internet isn't quite what you'd what. Read More
Potential Job Scam by stjimmy55
I received a job offer from "National Drilling Company" in Abu Dhabi as follows and would like to know if its a scam Attention : Consequently, upon your application for job engagement with our prestigious company "(NDC) Oil & ...
Hi there, Please do the following 1 - Contact the National Drilling Company of Abu Dhabi here : http://www.ndc.ae/useful.html ~ Call their HR department. ~ Send emails. 2 - Contact the Ministry of Labour of the UAE directly ... Read More
Job Offer, Is it real or is it a scam? by techrescue
Hello, I recently got a job offer from ADGAS in Abu Dhabi and wanted your opinions on if the contract is real or if it is a scam. What are the best ways to confirm the legitimacy of this contract? Thanks!
in my job offer letter,they mentioned fee will be refunded after 05 working days when visa processing will be commenced.That remains a scam, please do not give them the money. Read More