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Forum: Middle East
Jun 14th 2014, 10:38 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,942
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Advice needed on Abu Dhabi

No.

Did you have another question though? Your topic title says advice needed.

For most westerners, that's a low salary to support a partner and two children unless you get some additional...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 14th 2014, 10:38 am
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Senior Schools In Al ain...help needed

Do you want a Muslim school with UK curriculum? There's a few. But given that you're posting here I guess you want a western school with UK curriculum? Only AAESS then. It's not "good" like some of...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 14th 2014, 10:22 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Buying a used car - insurance catch-22

Phone the insurance company directly. See it as a test. If they're difficult to talk to on the phone when they want your money they'll be impossible when you crash and want theym to help you.

Used...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 22nd 2009, 4:00 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,527
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Abu Dhabi then....

I'd seriously consider commuting Dubai-Abu Dhabi. Get a comfortable car - it makes a big difference to how tired you feel at the end of the trip, and listen to audiobooks. With a good book I'd slow...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 22nd 2009, 3:52 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,008
Posted By grapefruit

Re: CV trouble

Fantastic, thanks. I've always wanted to learn how to suck eggs :).

I presume you're having a go at me but I'm a bit slow so I don't know why.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 16th 2009, 10:07 am
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By grapefruit

Re: can someone do me a favour

PS, sorry, I don't know what tumblr is so have no idea if issue is related to that.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 16th 2009, 10:05 am
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By grapefruit

Re: can someone do me a favour

1. Press Ctrl + F5 (forced refresh of computer cache).
2. Go to tools > options (or similar) and clear memory and HD cache.
3. Restart computer.
4. Try in different browser.
5. Try on different...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Dec 16th 2009, 9:52 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,008
Posted By grapefruit

Re: CV trouble

First, figure out what sort of job you want. Then write the CV for the job. It's more work, but more specific. You highlight the qualities they're interested in.

A CV is a marketing exercise - you...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2009, 2:37 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,376
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Living in Sin

I think it's 2k-3k dirhams each renewal, you have to have minimum salary of 10k per month, and it doesn't sound like a proper residence visa - more like a multi-entry visit visa.

No need to rush...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2009, 2:19 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 957
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Where to stay in Dubai

Dubai Marina has good beach access, restaurants, bit short on bars within walking distance but some good ones a short taxi drive.

Premier Inn has a special offer at the moment, but in Silicon...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2009, 1:31 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 822
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Flying with Evaair

I used to fly with them from Dubai whenever I could. Best thing was for an extra 10% on the fare, I could get an upgrade to a pseudo business class - not quite the full deal but way better than...
Forum: Teaching
Dec 15th 2009, 1:27 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 96,004
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Doing a PGCE outside of Britain

The Dubai one is through Sunderland but it's not the same as a proper PGCE, there's a question mark about your status at the end of it.

http://www.dubaifaqs.com/university-of-sunderland-pgce.php
...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2009, 1:13 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 7,941
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Buying shares on Dubai Stock market

You can also go to a broker and they will do arrange the account opening for you.
Use a broker that belongs to a bank and open a bank account there, then money transfer is automatic between broker...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2009, 8:55 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,218
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Mall of the Emirates access by foot

Roads around the mall ok for crossing compared to Saudi. Except Sheikh Zayed Road. Traffic lights have pedestrian go and stop lights.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2009, 8:30 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,773
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Abu Dhabi - Salalah

Ah. Just seen that too. Sorry :o
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,773
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Abu Dhabi - Salalah

Have done it from Dubai. From Abu Dhabi cross at Al Ain border, through Nizwa or along coast to Muscat and turn right. Nizwa probably quicker and more scenic. Takes 12-14 hours in one hit at 120kph....
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2009, 8:18 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,218
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Mall of the Emirates access by foot

Stay on same side of Sheikh Zayed Road as Mall. There's a few hotels nearby. Holiday Inn Al Barsha budget hotel nearby opened in 2008. Nothing within walking distance on other side but metro station...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2009, 8:12 am
Replies: 52
Views: 6,445
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Boyfriend Banged up in Dubai pending Visa Issue - November 2009

It is? I always thought Australia was a nickname for the West Island ;) ...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2009, 8:10 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Dubai location help

Sharjah roads a pain. Which area of Sharjah you working in makes a difference.

Mirdiff closer than Old Town. Access from Mamzar might be ok with new flyover. Or buy a boat. Old Town good central...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 10th 2009, 8:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,699
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Upgrading Internet Speed

I've wondered about that. If I get a VPN then I get the benefit of higher bandwidth allowance?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2009, 8:02 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,842
Posted By grapefruit

Re: School in Dubai

Sorry, you're right :o. It's Taaleem (used to be Beacon). I don't think people are quite as put off as they are with GEMS.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2009, 11:34 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,184
Posted By grapefruit

Re: U.A.E to Qatar via road

I haven't done it but from what I hear there's a heavy load of paperwork to complete.

Bank loan might be a problem.

There's a book by a Dubai resident (or ex-resident) Greg Hunt about a land...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2009, 11:31 am
Replies: 22
Views: 5,842
Posted By grapefruit

Re: School in Dubai

DBS and Regent given "acceptable" ratings by KHDA last year, both probably deserved better than that. Kings' "outstanding" and probably deserved

DBS is a GEMS school - that sometimes puts people...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 9th 2009, 11:14 am
Replies: 29
Views: 1,699
Posted By grapefruit

Re: Upgrading Internet Speed

I just tried a 1MB to 4MB upgrade with Etisalat (they have a free trial for a month). It only made a slight difference when downloading large files. For streaming and browsing I didn't notice any...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2009, 11:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,973
Posted By grapefruit

Re: School inspections in Dubai

Dubai College entry exams filter out weak students so that distorts comparisons with other schools. Not that DC is a bad school, on the contrary I would agree it's one of the best. But there are...
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