Considering move to Dubai
Apr 13th 2016, 11:18 am
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
Then that is at the discretion of their employer. Companies can exceed the minimums but in the vast majority of cases people get no more than the law stipulates.
Apr 13th 2016, 12:22 pm
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
For the record, Labour Law states 21 days for the first five years (unless leaving of own accord in which case there are reductions) and 30 days after five years to a maximum payment of two years basic salary.
Apr 14th 2016, 6:04 am
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
Hello Old Doc. I moved to Dubai at 50 and just left at 58. I am married, but as a more senior (in age) person, might have an insight as to how it might be for you.
The age profile in Dubai is a lot younger than most places and, with difficulties in getting work visas for over 60's tends to very much stop at that age.
Social life revolves a lot around going out to Brunches, but there are lots of other things to do as well - artsy stuff, movies, beach days, concerts, plays, shows. Sport is high profile here with plenty of things to choose from to suit all abilities.
Regards making friends, as Meow says, people are very welcoming as they have all been in the same boat. Younger people you work with will likely also invite you along to things.
I am probably being a little cynical, but proper friendships can be more difficult to find. The majority of the people I worked with were more interested in the shallow stuff than anything more personal.
I would predict that, within a short time you would find things to do. I was divorced when I first came out to the Middle East at 44 but met my 2nd wife in Dubai.
Saving Money? On the money you are talking of (£15k a month? does this include accommodation or not? Decent accommodation will cost you at least £2000 a month). You will save a whole bucketload of cash each year and it WILL make a big difference when you return to UK.
If you want to PM me for anything, please do.
Should you go for it? Absolutely definitely. Good Luck
The age profile in Dubai is a lot younger than most places and, with difficulties in getting work visas for over 60's tends to very much stop at that age.
Social life revolves a lot around going out to Brunches, but there are lots of other things to do as well - artsy stuff, movies, beach days, concerts, plays, shows. Sport is high profile here with plenty of things to choose from to suit all abilities.
Regards making friends, as Meow says, people are very welcoming as they have all been in the same boat. Younger people you work with will likely also invite you along to things.
I am probably being a little cynical, but proper friendships can be more difficult to find. The majority of the people I worked with were more interested in the shallow stuff than anything more personal.
I would predict that, within a short time you would find things to do. I was divorced when I first came out to the Middle East at 44 but met my 2nd wife in Dubai.
Saving Money? On the money you are talking of (£15k a month? does this include accommodation or not? Decent accommodation will cost you at least £2000 a month). You will save a whole bucketload of cash each year and it WILL make a big difference when you return to UK.
If you want to PM me for anything, please do.
Should you go for it? Absolutely definitely. Good Luck
Apr 14th 2016, 8:31 am
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
Doc, I was in Dubai / Abu Dhabi for 4 1/2 years in my early/mid 50's, until 3 years ago. Had a hoot.
Culturally it is shallow, morally it is deficient, tastefully it is bling.
However, accept it for what it is, carve out your own niche, mix with those who appreciate similar things, and it's ok. Much the same as anywhere else where you're not actually oppressed.
Have a good time, bank the money, reap further rewards later. JFDI.
Culturally it is shallow, morally it is deficient, tastefully it is bling.
However, accept it for what it is, carve out your own niche, mix with those who appreciate similar things, and it's ok. Much the same as anywhere else where you're not actually oppressed.
Have a good time, bank the money, reap further rewards later. JFDI.
Apr 14th 2016, 8:36 am
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Apr 14th 2016, 8:40 am
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Apr 14th 2016, 5:38 pm
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
I am assuming that, God forbid, I developed a serious long term illness/condition/injury and had to go back to UK, the NHS would be available.
Apr 14th 2016, 6:42 pm
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
Can't see why it wouldn't be.
Apr 14th 2016, 6:48 pm
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OK, I'll look forward to that.
I'm rather scared still, at the prospect of moving so far from home to a country which operates along entirely different lines, to paraphrase St Van. I'm hoping this is a normal thing?
The story about the SA doc who was imprisoned for nine months on a spurious murder charge haunts me. The legal system seems a tad capricious.
I'm rather scared still, at the prospect of moving so far from home to a country which operates along entirely different lines, to paraphrase St Van. I'm hoping this is a normal thing?
The story about the SA doc who was imprisoned for nine months on a spurious murder charge haunts me. The legal system seems a tad capricious.
Apr 15th 2016, 6:30 am
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
More serious, though, are the admittedly-rarer cases of health care professionals being prosecuted for criminal negligence (or the equivalent) when a wasta'd person dies in the their care. I don't recall any such cases in UAE, it's more the likes of Saudi where such cases have been reported.
Apr 16th 2016, 11:54 am
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Re: Considering move to Dubai
I am assuming that you aren't talking about NHS treatment(?). I had a UK health insurance policy which I have now cancelled as I am now back in KSA on a 2 year contract with employers health insurance.
I am assuming that, God forbid, I developed a serious long term illness/condition/injury and had to go back to UK, the NHS would be available.
I am assuming that, God forbid, I developed a serious long term illness/condition/injury and had to go back to UK, the NHS would be available.
The NHS should be available to you if you return to the UK on a permanent basis and are deemed resident. As an expat you are entitled to no more then emergency treatment for free.