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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 "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the ...

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 ...

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. ...

Any European in Abu Dhabi ? 馃槙 by Anna Hysa

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Anybody who live in Jeddah Gate? by vinne

Hi just want to know as my husband is eyeing to live there instead of the western compound. He noticed that a lot of western compounds are old and not being maintained well but Jeddah Gate is brand new so just want to know more please about this ...

FAMILY VISIT VISA RENEWAL (SAUDI EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES) by tuttifrutti

Hello, Im a Filipina and Im on a Family Visit Visa here valid for 90 days, however its a "SINGLE ENTRY" visa. My husband is working here and has his residency card (IQAMA). My concern is, ill be leaving Saudi Arabia for about 3 weeks this June for a ...

I have an Iqama through my Saudi husband and I can't get a job. by alifatima

I have an Iqama through my Saudi husband and I can't get a job from America. I have received offers from recruiters, but as soon as I mention that I have an iqama they lose interest. Supposedly having an iqama means I am living in KSA, but I am ...

Jeddah Gate by vinne

Hi is anyone know about Jeddah Gate? It looks like a nice place to live BUT it seems it is not a western compound looking at their website. If somebody know or live there please enlighten me about this place. Also if there is a good British / Aus/ ...