F. A
@ofolade
Nigerian expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
Nigerian
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English
Registration: 19 November 2012
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Salary range for a restaurant worker. by Themmielad
Good day here. Please I need your candid advice on this issue. I just got married here in Nigeria, I just got a restaurant job in Dubai with a salary of AED1500 monthly. Am considering of accepting the job before asking my wife to join me after four ...
I believe there is minimum salary threshold for you to be able to sponsor your wife/family to come to Dubai..I think it's 3000aed/month ...you can confirm on the internet. Read More
Salary range for a restaurant worker. by Themmielad
Good day here. Please I need your candid advice on this issue. I just got married here in Nigeria, I just got a restaurant job in Dubai with a salary of AED1500 monthly. Am considering of accepting the job before asking my wife to join me after four ...
Well what you are earning in Nigeria is also quite low believe me I know, N20000K is equivalent 200aed/month. Regarding your job offer in Dubai first of all you must confirm this is a genuine offer there are many scams going around make sure ... Read More
Places with cold water? by xXCherryXx
Hello, We are looking for accommodations to stay in Dubai. We wish to know is there any place where there would be cold tap water? We've looked at many places but we dont seem to find any... Thanks.
That is like going to Iceland or some other place below 0°C and looking for hot water from the tap ..water will reflect the temperature of the environment unless heated or cooled Read More
Any suggestions? by adela24
Does anyone know which is the best furniture store in the UAE?
Try IDdesign for unique pieces Good deals at their warehouse store Read More
Can anyone help? by wakup
Hello everyone, I've been offered a position in Dubai with the seemingly really good wage of 27,000 Dirham a month. However, I do not drive and my place of work would be about a half hour taxi from the Marina and only slighly less from the Mall ...
I read somewhere the average pay in Dubai is 10K aed so yes you can live and save earning 27K aed On LGBT again keep your private matters private Public display of affection by LGBT will probably get you arrested Read More
Can anyone help? by wakup
Hello everyone, I've been offered a position in Dubai with the seemingly really good wage of 27,000 Dirham a month. However, I do not drive and my place of work would be about a half hour taxi from the Marina and only slighly less from the Mall ...
You can save on most salaries it all depends on how much you want to spend you could earn 50k aed and not save or 5k aed and still save The good thing is cost of renting is coming down in most areas in Dubai, you can Google to give you an idea for ... Read More
UK visa for my husband by sassysan
Can someone give me advice please? I am English, my husband is Palestinian, we live in Dubai. He recently applied for a UK Tourist visa just for him to visit and was turned down for financial reasons. I am a teacher earning a good salary, we want to ...
Yes you are right not a ton of money but at least £18k which is achievable for most British expats in Dubai To be honest it appears complicated a bit since you not living in the UK You may have to consult an immigration lawyer for advice or ... Read More
UK visa for my husband by sassysan
Can someone give me advice please? I am English, my husband is Palestinian, we live in Dubai. He recently applied for a UK Tourist visa just for him to visit and was turned down for financial reasons. I am a teacher earning a good salary, we want to ...
Hello I will assume you got legally married in Dubai As a British citizen your husband is legally entitled to live in the UK What I will advise is to forget about tourist visa and apply for British residency for him Am talking from personal ... Read More
American-educated and trained surgeons in Dubai - job offers, salary by risingsun91
Hello everyone! My husband is in his 4th year of general surgery residency here in the USA. He's got one more year to go and possibly a year long fellowship. Lately we've been talking about possibly moving to Dubai after he's done with ...
Above comments correct in managing your expectations.....why not visit websites of hospitals here....American hospital Dubai ....Health care city etc and see what is on offer Read More
11500 AED p/m plus accommodation - Can I save... by Teacherman18
Hello all, I’m hoping you can help me to see if I’m able to save as much as I hope to. I’m a Primary School teacher and have been offered 11,500 AED p/m plus accommodation to teach in a British Curriculum private school in ...
Ok the reason I asked is it maybe worthwhile to negotiate to get the accommodation allowance and find somewhere maybe not so "posh" to live..myself as example my accommodation allowance is 50% of my monthly pay I could either take it or ... Read More
11500 AED p/m plus accommodation - Can I save... by Teacherman18
Hello all, I’m hoping you can help me to see if I’m able to save as much as I hope to. I’m a Primary School teacher and have been offered 11,500 AED p/m plus accommodation to teach in a British Curriculum private school in ...
11,500aed is about the average salary if accommodation & medicals are taken care of It is possible to save 4000-5000 if you don't live an expensive life style and trying to keep up with the Jones One thing I will like to find out: what area ... Read More
Is 60k a Good Salary in Dubai? by Sandeywison
I am married, father of one 3 years old boy and we are waiting one more baby.
Did you attend any interview in Dubai to get this 60K job offer ..what exactly is the job Read More
Is it safe for an American Male to meet new people in Dubai by Allan_Smithh00
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my cousin from the uk was kidnapped in the usa I think your question should be other way around if it is safe to make friends in the usa with the level of gun violence and casual crimes Read More
Possible to live on 12,000AED/month after paying for accomodation? by englishmanintoronto
Is it possible to live on 12,000AED/month, after having paid for accomodations? I would need food, vehicle, insurance, petrol and all other bills bills to be covered by that amount. My hoped for salary is 9-10,000USD per month, and I'm budgeting ...
In short you hope to earn close to AED 40,000/Month that is a fantastic salary by UAE standards AED 8000/Month will get u a furnished 1bedroom in the best part of town 12,000 AED is more than enough to get you through the month. Many don't even earn ... Read More
Need help with Airline Job by Amani15
I would like to find jobs for myself and my husband so we can move to Dubai. I have extensive experience within the travel industry. I have applied for Emirates and flydubai. I haven't heard anything yet. Does anyone have any insider tips on how ...
Emirates recruits only online fact from an insider Read More