Al Mirfa in the UAE
#31
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
hi mate,thanks for your reply.etihad rail db is what the email said.are you still going to take up an offer to work there? cheers
#33
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
no not yet,just waiting on an email.not sure if they would offer re-location for the family though? would love an opportunity to work out in the uae but don't want to make a wrong move and have nothing to come back to
daunting times,lol
daunting times,lol
#34
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
hi, are you out in uae working now? just wondering if you had any good advice or tips please.havent a clue what to expect or what packages and whats incuded are being offered.cheers
#35
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
Can anybody tell me what Al Mirfa is like in the United Arab Emirates? I might have the opportunity to drive new freight trains there and I was wondering if it was possible to find accommodation there easily.
The company says I have to commit to 3 years, is that a UAE requirement to do with the visa?
Is there much to do there or is it a very small village???
Any help would be appreciated.
I would have to travel out very quickly next week.
Peter
The company says I have to commit to 3 years, is that a UAE requirement to do with the visa?
Is there much to do there or is it a very small village???
Any help would be appreciated.
I would have to travel out very quickly next week.
Peter
Many thanks :-)
#36
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
all I can say is mirfa is an utter sh*t pit. ***** all there!! if you live in the hotel then your accommodation is good but still nothing to do outside. the company will pay your accommodation during the week but you have to pay out of your own wages for the weekends!! if you live in the camp then that's another story!! your standard of living will severely drop and im sure its illegal to put westerners in such places! these camps are labour camps designed for people from middle eastern/third world countrys-a fk*n insult if you ask me!!
#37
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
all I can say is mirfa is an utter sh*t pit. ***** all there!! if you live in the hotel then your accommodation is good but still nothing to do outside. the company will pay your accommodation during the week but you have to pay out of your own wages for the weekends!! if you live in the camp then that's another story!! your standard of living will severely drop and im sure its illegal to put westerners in such places! these camps are labour camps designed for people from middle eastern/third world countrys-a fk*n insult if you ask me!!
But I'm still looking to apply and hopefully get a job confirmed hopefully with a train driver role. I'll have to stress about accomadation etc afterwards.
But really appreciate the reply. 👍😖
#38
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
Hi everyone I've just joined up, and I am wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking to try and get a job in the UAE I've been driving trains for over 10 years and I am currently a senior driver instructor with a A1 assessor qualification. is anyone taking on over there? or who do I have to contact. Thanks for your help
#39
Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
So mirfa didn't turn out to be like the Dubai dream then ? Here's a quote from July 2013 for those that choose to ignore what is written for their benefit
#40
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
Hi can anyone update the thread, as I'm tempted to apply for this myself (db driver uae). Did Mirfa improve over last couple of years or do staff commute from abu dhabi? Thanks
#41
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
Anyone able to provide any updates?
Thanks
Thanks
#42
Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
update: it's still a shit place, things haven't but can only get better.
#43
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
How per month is the mirfa hotel and do you get special rates if you work for one of the rail companies.
#44
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Re: Al Mirfa in the UAE
Hello All,
I am another driver thinking of joining you in Mirfa, can someone tell me about the visa situation please?
I do not want to have to return in 2/3 years so can I gain full time employment or will I have to come back in 2/3 years?
I will not be able to return to DB Schenker or whoever owns the FOC in 2/3 years, as I currently work for a TOC not FOC but I do have experience of freight etc.
I have spent a week in ras al khaimah which was just The Hilton resort & not a lot else. However things like that do not really bother me.
I am another driver thinking of joining you in Mirfa, can someone tell me about the visa situation please?
I do not want to have to return in 2/3 years so can I gain full time employment or will I have to come back in 2/3 years?
I will not be able to return to DB Schenker or whoever owns the FOC in 2/3 years, as I currently work for a TOC not FOC but I do have experience of freight etc.
I have spent a week in ras al khaimah which was just The Hilton resort & not a lot else. However things like that do not really bother me.