mckenzie1970

Hi, i am travelling from the uk to Dubai for 1 month to try and find a position, i was offerd a role but ive been waiting 2 months and still no start date or comnfirmation so ive decided to fly over and if this role isnt happening, look for another in the month im there. I was looking to try and find some decent priced lodgings whilst im there until i find a position and manage to get a place, Does anyone have any ideas of where to stay during this period to enable me to get around easily in my search.
Kind Regards
Craig.
looking at flying on 12th jan 2009

Blue Cat

hiya, welcome!

try Golden Sands Apartments in Bur Dubai

admon

or for very cheap, some 1/2 star hotels in deira.
they are usually on the top of some v dodgy nightclubs however, so don't expect a lot of sleep..

mckenzie1970

Thanks guys, its a little daunting but im giving it a go. i have found this place, Does anyone know of it and if its easy to get around for my job search?thanks
http://www.uaeyha.com/english/dubai---a

Autonomy

Any idea of your budget for the month?

mckenzie1970

Hi There, with regards to my budget , well i am taking 2500 uk pounds with me to cover somewhere to stay and money to live on, so its very important that i begin the job search right away. I know that this is not much for Dubai and this is why i was looking at say, a hostel with a single room or something, or even lodgings if possible. I do have some contacts out in Dubai and so i am hoping that they also may find a suitable job role that i may apply for. In the mean time , the most imortant thing is to try and find somewhere to stay and begin my search.
Kind Regards

Blue Cat

what sort of work are you going to be looking for?

mckenzie1970

Hi, Thank you for your reply. As for work, well i have bee in property investment and land development sales/negotiations for the last 7 years, With both hi end corporate and private investor clients.
I am experienced in internet marketing, building affiliates, and business to business, as well as experience in the entertainments industry as i was male lead production vocalist on cruise liners, also assistant cruise director. I am able to communicate at all levels and can adapt myself to any task, As for the kind of work, i am very flexible, its more about building a new life and with that in mind i am excited by any interesting position. I am hoping that this may help me also in obtaining a position that will allow me to settle into normal life as soon as possible.
Well this is the hope anyway.
I d have excellent references from corporate and private clients and a proven successful career record.
I do feel that now is the time to really take the risk and try and obtain the lifestyle i have always wanted. I have lived and worked in Spain, Cyprus etc In the past and i am hoping that this move will prove to be a great decision.
But i must admit , its a little daunting as i will be approaching companies on foot to try and obtain a career in Dubai.
Thank you for your reply.
Kind Regards
Craig

busybee2

sorry dont think its a good time to be looking for property or land develoment sales at the moment.

mckenzie1970

Im not looking at just property, im looking at any options available, its a fresh start and a lifestyle change so something different would be a blessing, service industry, back on the tools, keeping all options open really, sales, customer service. etc etc.

busybee2

well they dont do customer service here.

mckenzie1970

bad time for property, no customer service?, a little negative i think. anyway, im sorted out now. Thanks to the other guys who recommended the apartments. i booked one so thats sorted also now

Blue Cat

I admire your enthusiasm I really do, come over and see what you can find out. Service Indusry and back on the tools is not viable, Sales - possibly depends on what your selling though. Do you have any formal qualifications, degree etc?

mckenzie1970

Thank you. Yes i am very experienced in sales. I do have a Diploma in business and marketing so i would like a sales based role if possible. I think you have to be positive, lifes too short for negative thinking,

commander

what on earth are you basing that on exactly?

Define 'service industry'