Gay guy moving from London to Dubai
Sep 26th 2007, 11:59 am
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Thanks for all your help. Take care
Sep 26th 2007, 12:02 pm
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oops. i meant the other left. top right hand corner, next to your "welcome" message...
Sep 26th 2007, 12:06 pm
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Sep 26th 2007, 12:34 pm
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Thanks for that, but not into cottages, I enjoy a good night out on the town....lol Oh i might need some Botox in a few years time....
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Sep 26th 2007, 12:52 pm
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Why not go to Iran? According to their nice Mr President at Columbia University yesterday, there aren't any homosexuals there...... you'd be unique, you'd get all the media attention, and the liberal-minded ethos of the place would make you feel most welcome......... 
More seriously........... just do it...... as you have already discovered about Dubai, it's a good place to live. I'm in Riyadh, where an openly gay scene is not only tolerated, but positively encouraged. Dubai is a bit more conservative, but you'll be fine.............
By the way.......... just don't mention the gay thing. It's not that it's a problem...... it's just that it's not relevant. You'll mingle mostly with an expat crowd anyway, and in my experience they don't give a toss....... as it were.......
More seriously........... just do it...... as you have already discovered about Dubai, it's a good place to live. I'm in Riyadh, where an openly gay scene is not only tolerated, but positively encouraged. Dubai is a bit more conservative, but you'll be fine.............
By the way.......... just don't mention the gay thing. It's not that it's a problem...... it's just that it's not relevant. You'll mingle mostly with an expat crowd anyway, and in my experience they don't give a toss....... as it were.......
Dubai at the moment is top of my list and I hope I do make it there....
Sep 26th 2007, 2:30 pm
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LOL, Oh yeah let me the first person to be stoned to death in Iran, How famous will I be? I wonder what they have done to all the gay men/women there? I really don't wish to go there... Thanks for the offer.
Dubai at the moment is top of my list and I hope I do make it there....
Dubai at the moment is top of my list and I hope I do make it there....
Sep 26th 2007, 2:38 pm
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Of course there are homosexuals in Saudi. But "openly rampant"?? In what way precisely?? There are sporadic reports of 'gatherings'.... but when nice Mr Saudi Policeman discovers one of them, the reaction is not exactly a modest slap on the wrist............
Sep 26th 2007, 3:14 pm
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Good grief Lionheart - you're at it again..........
Of course there are homosexuals in Saudi. But "openly rampant"?? In what way precisely?? There are sporadic reports of 'gatherings'.... but when nice Mr Saudi Policeman discovers one of them, the reaction is not exactly a modest slap on the wrist............
Of course there are homosexuals in Saudi. But "openly rampant"?? In what way precisely?? There are sporadic reports of 'gatherings'.... but when nice Mr Saudi Policeman discovers one of them, the reaction is not exactly a modest slap on the wrist............
Sep 26th 2007, 3:28 pm
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Good grief Lionheart - you're at it again..........
Of course there are homosexuals in Saudi. But "openly rampant"?? In what way precisely?? There are sporadic reports of 'gatherings'.... but when nice Mr Saudi Policeman discovers one of them, the reaction is not exactly a modest slap on the wrist............
Of course there are homosexuals in Saudi. But "openly rampant"?? In what way precisely?? There are sporadic reports of 'gatherings'.... but when nice Mr Saudi Policeman discovers one of them, the reaction is not exactly a modest slap on the wrist............
Sep 26th 2007, 5:08 pm
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Sep 26th 2007, 6:45 pm
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When I said the gay scene in Riyadh was 'not only tolerated but actively encouraged' I was joking...... didn't you spot that from my observation that "Dubai was MORE conservative than Riyadh"??
Next time I'm making an (admittedly feeble) attempt at humour, I'll write it in capital letters for you..........
Homosexuality in the Magic Kingdom carries the death penalty........ I'm aware that's slightly more draconian than a 'slap on the wrist'.... another point you failed to spot.
Sep 26th 2007, 7:18 pm
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Er........ Lionheart......
When I said the gay scene in Riyadh was 'not only tolerated but actively encouraged' I was joking...... didn't you spot that from my observation that "Dubai was MORE conservative than Riyadh"??
Next time I'm making an (admittedly feeble) attempt at humour, I'll write it in capital letters for you..........
Homosexuality in the Magic Kingdom carries the death penalty........ I'm aware that's slightly more draconian than a 'slap on the wrist'.... another point you failed to spot.
When I said the gay scene in Riyadh was 'not only tolerated but actively encouraged' I was joking...... didn't you spot that from my observation that "Dubai was MORE conservative than Riyadh"??
Next time I'm making an (admittedly feeble) attempt at humour, I'll write it in capital letters for you..........
Homosexuality in the Magic Kingdom carries the death penalty........ I'm aware that's slightly more draconian than a 'slap on the wrist'.... another point you failed to spot.
Sep 29th 2007, 11:36 am
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Re: Gay guy moving from London to Dubai
Having read through this thread, assuming Lionheart is not joking, I strongly recommend he chooses another country or region to work in.
While there are real estate positions here and *some* agents make good money, there are a fkload making fk all. As for call centre management positions, I would hazard a guess they are generally subcon jobs here (ie very low paid). I could be wrong, but I've certainly never met any western call centre people based in Dubai.
If you really want to do something different with your life, I would recommend doing a TESL/EFL/CELTA (or self-studying for one, then claiming you have one) then teaching English overseas somewhere. Try http://www.eslcafe.com/ for job listings and information. Failing that, if you haven't yet backpacked round Australia, do that while you still can (cut off is 30 for the "backpacking visa"). It will transform your life, and you could strike it lucky and fall into a job where an employer might be prepared to sponsor you for a permanent visa.
I just don't think Dubai at this stage is going to be your kind of place. I know there is an impression overseas that it is a hugely exciting, clubbing and nightlife kind of place, but trust me: it is no Ibiza.
Compared to Sharjah it is Ibiza; compared to London it is Swindon.
And seriously speaking, the fact that you chose the username "gay_guy" and wrote this thread about finding gay housemates indicates that being gay is a huge part of your identity and lifestyle. Nothing wrong with that. But Dubai is not currently a good choice for people really into the gay lifestyle, you would find a lot lacking here and be disappointed.
While there are real estate positions here and *some* agents make good money, there are a fkload making fk all. As for call centre management positions, I would hazard a guess they are generally subcon jobs here (ie very low paid). I could be wrong, but I've certainly never met any western call centre people based in Dubai.
If you really want to do something different with your life, I would recommend doing a TESL/EFL/CELTA (or self-studying for one, then claiming you have one) then teaching English overseas somewhere. Try http://www.eslcafe.com/ for job listings and information. Failing that, if you haven't yet backpacked round Australia, do that while you still can (cut off is 30 for the "backpacking visa"). It will transform your life, and you could strike it lucky and fall into a job where an employer might be prepared to sponsor you for a permanent visa.
I just don't think Dubai at this stage is going to be your kind of place. I know there is an impression overseas that it is a hugely exciting, clubbing and nightlife kind of place, but trust me: it is no Ibiza.
Compared to Sharjah it is Ibiza; compared to London it is Swindon.
And seriously speaking, the fact that you chose the username "gay_guy" and wrote this thread about finding gay housemates indicates that being gay is a huge part of your identity and lifestyle. Nothing wrong with that. But Dubai is not currently a good choice for people really into the gay lifestyle, you would find a lot lacking here and be disappointed.
