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crazymike
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"Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Tue 24 Jun 09:00:
Or have lived there or know someone who works in the UAE? My curiosity has been sparked lately about the possibility of seeking a job there as there are no income taxes and I've always wanted to visit and work in a foreign nation and it seems very attractive with all the new infrastructure amid the desert environment, plus such a diverse work force from all around the world. I would love to be able to work there for a few years, save my money and come back and buy a house here in the US or start my own business.
My career is graphic design and browsing around I do see quite a bit of jobs in that area online, but wondering if anyone could give me advice about living there, what kind of cost I can expect to have a decent apartment, cultural differences, etc.?
Also what kind of experience? I graduated in December but have had a whirlwind of decent big name clients last 6 months doing freelance but still don't have that coveted salary job which is another reason I am thinking of moving.
[this message was edited by crazymike on Tue 24 Jun 09:00]
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Digitalboy
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"Re(1):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Wed 25 Jun 21:53
Liberal Muslim Countries.
The last time I visted the UAE was late 1999. That was a while back. Now I am in another liberal Muslim country.
Dubai is growing city, many new buildings are being erected.
There are good things about Dubai and there are bad.
So which one do you want to know?
In fact, what is your e-mail address?
quote: Or have lived there or know someone who works in the UAE? My curiosity has been sparked lately about the possibility of seeking a job there as there are no income taxes and I've always wanted to visit and work in a foreign nation and it seems very attractive with all the new infrastructure amid the desert environment, plus such a diverse work force from all around the world. I would love to be able to work there for a few years, save my money and come back and buy a house here in the US or start my own business.
My career is graphic design and browsing around I do see quite a bit of jobs in that area online, but wondering if anyone could give me advice about living there, what kind of cost I can expect to have a decent apartment, cultural differences, etc.?
Also what kind of experience? I graduated in December but have had a whirlwind of decent big name clients last 6 months doing freelance but still don't have that coveted salary job which is another reason I am thinking of moving.
"Re(2):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Wed 25 Jun 22:42
michael_in_ba@yahoo.com
thanks digitalboy, don't want to spam up the board with back-and-forth questions.
As for first question though, I guess what would be the best way of finding a job? There are alot of agencies online but I read alot of them are scams who take your money and never post your resume anywhere?
Digitalboy
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"Re(3):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 01:07
I sent you an e-mail with the subject line marked "DIGITAL."
"Re(4):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 03:26
I am currently living in Sharjah which is very very close to dubai and I always commute to dubai a bunch of times every week. I think its a great place for an expatriate to live in, especially English speaking ones. I will send you an e-mail with the subject marked "Badoor".
Digitalboy
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"Re(5):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 03:42
Badoor your help/input will be a better contribution than mine since I am currently in Bahrain.
Badoor are you an expatriate as well?
quote: I am currently living in Sharjah which is very very close to dubai and I always commute to dubai a bunch of times every week. I think its a great place for an expatriate to live in, especially English speaking ones. I will send you an e-mail with the subject marked "Badoor".
"Re(6):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 07:21
quote: Badoor your help/input will be a better contribution than mine since I am currently in Bahrain.
Badoor are you an expatriate as well? I am currently living in Sharjah which is very very close to dubai and I always commute to dubai a bunch of times every week. I think its a great place for an expatriate to live in, especially English speaking ones. I will send you an e-mail with the subject marked "Badoor".
That was just my opinion through observation because I am actually from Saudi Arabia and currently I am studying in sharjah so I am not really an expatriate, with home being an hour of flight away and such.
crazymike
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"Re(7):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 09:25
Hey thanks for the replies guys, amazing how there is always someone on the cafe who can help you with any country you are interested in.
Maou
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"Re(8):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 12:21:
quote: Hey thanks for the replies guys, amazing how there is always someone on the cafe who can help you with any country you are interested in.
Up next: Sealand!
人間はいつも私を驚かせてくれる。不思議なものだな、人間という存在は．．．
[this message was edited by Maou on Thu 26 Jun 12:21]
Iron D
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"Re(9):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Thu 26 Jun 16:43
quote: Hey thanks for the replies guys, amazing how there is always someone on the cafe who can help you with any country you are interested in. Up next: Sealand!
No, no, no. We must get some info from some Cafeer who lives in Transylvania!
Er.....
Oroch
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"Re(1):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Sat 28 Jun 20:53
dubai is only good for the al fakher sisha and nothing else
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"Re(1):Any cafers here live in Dubai?" , posted Wed 25 Jun 21:53
