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excellent - good job on the clean design. looking forward to keeping up to date
by dillard on 06/02/2009 at 14:22:50

Like the blog! But seeing as I like restaurants even more here is a tip: www.diningcity.ae they list the restaurants and you can book online saving hours of time on the phone ;-)
by dubaidude on 10/02/2009 at 18:37:45

thanks for the link - i will research further and write about it if the site is worthwhile...i am sure my visitos will appreciate the good info!
by DubaiInformationSite on 10/02/2009 at 19:17:03

I like this post.
by MAzhar shah on 24/02/2009 at 13:33:06

hi mazhar, what post are you refering to in particular? unfortunately expat blog does not indicate which post you have specifically commented on or about. i want to know so we can ensure we continue to provide you (our visitors) the best information on Dubai and one that you are looking for! take care
by DubaiInformationSite on 24/02/2009 at 18:58:31

Hi Anyone knows were I can find after market stuff for Honda Cruiser Motorcycle. Thx
by Ahmed on 16/04/2009 at 11:33:44

excellent summary kim, i cannot agree more. good call on making friends with a cab driver. this is something that i never even thought of, but very good idea.
by DubaiInformationSite on 28/05/2009 at 15:40:55

HI! Lived in Dubai for a year... Great possibilities when you love the outdoors and the heat. Petrol is very cheap, therefore had a jeep there... Accommodation if mostly offered in the package by the employer and quality of accommodation depends on your grade.. I was working in hotels and there they divide all workers in grades: grade E is for waiter (shares a room with two other people) and grade A is for the directors, who get a house for their family. As I was single living there, I do not know the cost of schools. Everything is located in huge shopping malls with AC, as its very hot outside of it. Hotels provide great places to eat, but rather expensive. transport with taxi is okay, but minicabs are the better option, as they are a lot cheaper. Best to befriend one taxi driver and always call him, cause then you can arrange a fixed rate, which is cheap, depending ofcourse where you are travelling to. Dubai is very Western in the Middle East. You can dress normally, but just need to be aware of the October- November Ramadam. In this period, you should not eat or drink in front of the locals, as they cannot consume anything from sunrise until sunset. Disrespecting these rules has put some of my colleagues in very difficult police situations. The cost of living really depends on what your package includes. As I was working for a hotel chain, accommodation and food was provided. I was on a very basic salary then (2600 dirhams) which is just enough as pocket money and to buy yourself some treats every month (I am a female) I hope this helps a little for those who are considering accepting offers in hotels....
by KimSantos on 27/05/2009 at 21:09:11

It is good that you have bery good impressoin of Dubai life. You are right , But , you have enjoyed it as you had Accomodation and Food the more basic things. But have you ever applied for getting D/Licence or Renting some Space for Accomodation. I have heard that Dubai is Most expensive in regards of Resintial rents.
by Anwar on 17/06/2009 at 15:06:56

it is no secret that dubai rents are a killer...but with the recesion those are also coming down. the problem is there are no jobs and therefore no one left to rent .....it is a sad situation all together
by DubaiInformationSite on 17/06/2009 at 18:28:02