Jda
Turkish expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
27
About me
Turkish
Lives in Dubai
Speaks Turkish, English
Registration: 18 February 2010
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Hello all am new in dubai and love to meet some friends by Fiff
Hi I've been here for 2 months now and seems finding new friends not an easy thing here specially if you're an asian woman. Cant really go out let say to the bar alone and make some friends. Met some perverts already and make me feel that I have to ...
Hey guys, If you wanna socialize and meet new people join our dance event next week. You can learn a new dance and meet with cool people.. Afrolatin week is around the corner :) For more details please visit facebook page or platinumlist. Kizomba ... Read More
Kuwait Suspending Issuance of Commercial Visas by Shabasaba
Greetings - I read online that Kuwait has halted issuing Commercial visas to foreigners in an effort to curb the influx of expats into Kuwait. I am currently working with my employer to obtain a commercial visit visa so that I can arrive in ...
Hi Shabasaba, Yes, that is correct. Commercial visas have been halted until further notice, all employees in my company have been recently informed about this by HR that is how I know. Also I remember an earlier update stating that Visit visas will ... Read More
New Zealander moving to Kuwait by Judygirl
Kia Ora I'm a New Zealand woman from Christchurch. My husband and I about to move to Kuwait for his work. Can someone from New Zealand or Australia let me know what its like to live in Kuwait. What is the biggest change and culture shock. What ...
Hi Judy, Bring whatever you want.. In public try to avoid wearing too short skirts or shorts but other than that you dont really need to cover up. You'll need party dresses etc if you're going to go to parties :) Kuwait is what you make of it, the ... Read More
ANY TURKS!??? OR WHO BEEN TO TURKEY!?? - NeeD HELP!! by _AK_
Hey all! I am traveling to turkey next month for 10 days. I am planning my trip and was wondering if I could get any advice from any turks or anyone who has visited the place. I am gonna be landing in Istanbul. I really need some help in routing my ...
Jokernage kind of surprised me but there is some truth in what he's saying.. AK - I'm from Istanbul and you need at least 4 days to discover the city as a tourist. Travelling solo in Turkey might be a little challenging as there is a language ... Read More
No objection certificate by jasmine2104
Hi, I would like to know in your experience how long did it take for you to get No objection certificate (NOC). I have been waiting for it for about 2 months now. I was supposed to start work today, but still waiting on NOC :( Thanks in advance ...
Hi Jasmine, Why dont you try requesting from the company to start your service from the date you were supposed to start working so that you can get paid. Its not your mistake that its taking longer than what was planned and trust me with summer time ... Read More
101 Arabic and Etiquette! by Em03750
Hi All, Firstly I should probably apologise for muscling in on the forum as I am not even in Kuwait yet! Following on from a discussion I was having with Legacy yesterday, I was wondering whether some of you could help me with some 101 Arabic and ...
Hi Em, With regards to clothing, it may help to clear your confusion if I say this; I figured I made a big mistake by taking so many long sleeves and long bottoms when I fist moved here.. I never wore them and had to go shopping.. No need to stress ... Read More
No objection certificate by jasmine2104
Hi, I would like to know in your experience how long did it take for you to get No objection certificate (NOC). I have been waiting for it for about 2 months now. I was supposed to start work today, but still waiting on NOC :( Thanks in advance ...
It can take that long, depending on the company and depending on how strong company's wasta is. This is something you'll learn when you get here. So many Kuwaities are travelling out of the country during summer so it might have caused the delay as ... Read More
Should I accept this job offer? by Samza83
Hello, A bit about me: American female, single, recently graduated teacher (much of what my profile already says :) ) I have just received a contract offer in Kuwait and would like to run the numbers by somebody. My main concern is that I am not ...
I'm not sure whether my comment is late to help but I believe for a new graduate, the offer is pretty decent. Plus you'll have accomodation and transportation for free. So if you include the cost of this indeed your offer is around 1000 Kds. With ... Read More
Best place to live in q8?? by lara_q8
Hello º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s:) I'm quite new in Kuwait and didn't have time to look around much. I'm currently looking for an apartment and wondering which area is best for western expats. Thanks for your tips & opinions. P.S.: No agents please:)
In my opinion; Salwa, Jabriya are much better than Salmiya.. However I very much like the building next to Sultan Center on the Gulf Road. It has a beautiful view but expectedly quite expensive. Read More
Kuwait City Scientific Center by Chilly_Willy
Has anyone been here, I have not but interested in going. Wondering if a group would like to get together two weekends from now, being next weekend is Christmas, not sure if anyone or everyone is celebrating or not. Anyways I will be going, shall ...
Friday sounds good.. What time? Read More
Kuwait City Scientific Center by Chilly_Willy
Has anyone been here, I have not but interested in going. Wondering if a group would like to get together two weekends from now, being next weekend is Christmas, not sure if anyone or everyone is celebrating or not. Anyways I will be going, shall ...
I have been there in 2007 too.. I took mommy when she was visiting and we actually had a good time.. I love acquariums.. I would be in if you could change the date as I'll be out of town for New Year. :) Read More
Should i go for it?! by Egyptian PA
Hi, I'm an Egyptian 37 yrs professional working woman. I was offered a position in Kuwait as a PA for the MD of an international banking services company. I have a family of three members and they'll be living with me. I am reluctant about taking ...
Hi, I dont think the offer will be enough for a decent westernized upper middle class way of living especially with 2 kids. I dont have kids but I also heard that schools are expensive here. I'd suggest you to ask for double. If I were you I would ... Read More
Rollerblading in Kuwait? by cdedbdii
I know this may seem like a silly question, but what are the sidewalks like in Kuwait? I ask because I rollerblade pretty much everywhere (weather permitting) in Edmonton and would like to bring my blades to Kuwait... but if the roads and sidewalks ...
Hi Marina, I like rollerblading as well and used to rollerblade on the coast from Marina Mall to Scientific Centre, it is a pretty good ride..If it is part of your life then you should bring them with you. However it is very hard to rollerblade in ... Read More
Hello from Tennessee by gobigorange
Hi, i'm fairly new to Kuwait (three months now) and have slightly gotten used to the culture. I am currently living with my kuwaiti family but my whole life i have lived in America so it's a new experience to me to be here. I spend most of my time ...
Patrick, You must know someone who works in the American Embassy that would like to sign you in. Read More
Questions about moving to Kuwait by secondrowchick
Dear all, I have a new job starting soon in Kuwait. I am trying to sort out things but I have a few random questions.... 1. Dress - I understand that dressing modestly is a must, however I am really tall and dont expect to have easy access to ...
Hi Secondrowchick When I read your post I felt like it was me 4 years ago when I was getting ready to move to Kuwait :) I thought I would have no life, only wear long sleeves and long skirts, go to work and then home. when I arrived here I was ... Read More