Another Question
Me again.
Another question that one of you more experienced expats may be able to answer for me. The package that I am being offered to work over here is all inclusive, so I have to pay for everything out of my salary. (in opinions, what would be a minimum, have wife and two kids, would prefer villa, but not essential) The one thing that concerns me is the vehicle. How is easy is it to get credit, are they cheap to buy, run and insure. Do I need a local bank account as this seems to keep coming up in places that I am looking at, and if so, how easy to get. Then there comes medical cover, any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, as this is weird having to think about this one as we have the NHS to fall back on here at home (for now). Last question for now, have cats that my wife and kids are insistent on coming with us (kin expensive), is there any places in Dubai that I can leave them Kennels i assume, so that we can get settled, and does anybody know any links i can use to investigate. Thanks again |
Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by justin riseborough
(Post 4659169)
Me again.
Another question that one of you more experienced expats may be able to answer for me. The package that I am being offered to work over here is all inclusive, so I have to pay for everything out of my salary. (in opinions, what would be a minimum, have wife and two kids, would prefer villa, but not essential) The one thing that concerns me is the vehicle. How is easy is it to get credit, are they cheap to buy, run and insure. Do I need a local bank account as this seems to keep coming up in places that I am looking at, and if so, how easy to get. Then there comes medical cover, any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, as this is weird having to think about this one as we have the NHS to fall back on here at home (for now). Last question for now, have cats that my wife and kids are insistent on coming with us (kin expensive), is there any places in Dubai that I can leave them Kennels i assume, so that we can get settled, and does anybody know any links i can use to investigate. Thanks again Dubai Kennels and Cattery - these are the best but can get booked up well in advance - they can also help with the pet trnsport / customs etchttp://www.dkc.ae/ you need medical insurance - good health company seem reasonable.... axa for car insurance - get them to include Oman and offroad if you get a 4x4 good luck! |
Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by justin riseborough
(Post 4659169)
Me again.
Another question that one of you more experienced expats may be able to answer for me. The package that I am being offered to work over here is all inclusive, so I have to pay for everything out of my salary. (in opinions, what would be a minimum, have wife and two kids, would prefer villa, but not essential) The one thing that concerns me is the vehicle. How is easy is it to get credit, are they cheap to buy, run and insure. Do I need a local bank account as this seems to keep coming up in places that I am looking at, and if so, how easy to get. Then there comes medical cover, any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, as this is weird having to think about this one as we have the NHS to fall back on here at home (for now). Last question for now, have cats that my wife and kids are insistent on coming with us (kin expensive), is there any places in Dubai that I can leave them Kennels i assume, so that we can get settled, and does anybody know any links i can use to investigate. Thanks again |
Re: Another Question
I am sure there is something in the WIKI about cats etc.
You need alot of dosh out here, make sure you don't get ripped off! bearing in mind to get a 3 bed villa you are looking at nearly 200K, school fees are high as well. |
Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by Autonomy
(Post 4659222)
car loans are very easy to get, you need to be resident though and have a bank account with a cheque book (as you have to write 48 post dated checques for the car loan) yes this country is that weird... direct debit is not a known facility....
Dubai Kennels and Cattery - these are the best but can get booked up well in advance - they can also help with the pet trnsport / customs etchttp://www.dkc.ae/ you need medical insurance - good health company seem reasonable.... axa for car insurance - get them to include Oman and offroad if you get a 4x4 good luck! When you say resident, is this having been in t he country for a set period of time, or would having my visa cover this |
Re: Another Question
Credit - how easy is it to get out in UAE. Struggled back home after being student etc
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by justin riseborough
(Post 4660019)
Credit - how easy is it to get out in UAE. Struggled back home after being student etc
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by justin riseborough
(Post 4660019)
Credit - how easy is it to get out in UAE. Struggled back home after being student etc
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by justin riseborough
(Post 4659363)
When you say resident, is this having been in t he country for a set period of time, or would having my visa cover this
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by Miss Eck
(Post 4660149)
Very! The banks just seem to throw it at you. But you have to be careful that you don't land yourself in debt.
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
(Post 4660147)
It's TOO easy. They don't check your credit rating from the UK.
And the people selling them are just that - salesmen, they haven't a clue. Sir, the flat rate is 4%... So, what is the APR on that Sir, the flat rate is 4%... So that makes the APR about 12% then, on a ****ing car loan!!! Sir, the flat rate is 4% |
Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad
(Post 4660154)
surely by taking credit, thats exactly what you are doing??
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by W10
(Post 4660164)
But all credit in the UAE is a ****ing rip-off to be avoided if you can.
And the people selling them are just that - salesmen, they haven't a clue. Sir, the flat rate is 4%... So, what is the APR on that Sir, the flat rate is 4%... So that makes the APR about 12% then, on a ****ing car loan!!! Sir, the flat rate is 4% I have many conversations along these lines everyday. You just feel like saying 'answer the frigging question' :lol: |
Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by Miss Eck
(Post 4660179)
Yes, but some people just go overboard here to fund a lavish lifesyle .. champagne living on soda water income.
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Re: Another Question
Originally Posted by arbroath_abroad
(Post 4660192)
then they are plain stoopid
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