Job Offer in Dubai
Feb 8th 2005, 11:36 am
#1
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Job Offer in Dubai
Hi All,
I've been offered a job in Dubai and am currently considering accepting it.
Got a few questions/concerns.
I'll be moving from Scotland on my own and it'll be the first time I've worked overseas. Was wondering what the expat community was like there. How easy is it to fit in?
What is the attitude towards Expats from locals?
What type of accomodation can I expect?
I'm quite sporty, can anyone explain what the gyms/sports clubs are like?
Any other infor or fact that might come in useful to someone who thinking of moving there.
Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
I've been offered a job in Dubai and am currently considering accepting it.
Got a few questions/concerns.
I'll be moving from Scotland on my own and it'll be the first time I've worked overseas. Was wondering what the expat community was like there. How easy is it to fit in?
What is the attitude towards Expats from locals?
What type of accomodation can I expect?
I'm quite sporty, can anyone explain what the gyms/sports clubs are like?
Any other infor or fact that might come in useful to someone who thinking of moving there.
Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
Feb 8th 2005, 11:38 am
#2
The Delivery Man...
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: The Eighth Cylinder
Posts: 2,402
Re: Job Offer in Dubai
Welcome Tartanman 
I'm sure you will get the help u r lloking for
I'm sure you will get the help u r lloking for
Feb 8th 2005, 11:56 am
#3
The Oracle
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 7,220
Re: Job Offer in Dubai
Originally Posted by Tartanman
Hi All,
I've been offered a job in Dubai and am currently considering accepting it.
Got a few questions/concerns.
I'll be moving from Scotland on my own and it'll be the first time I've worked overseas. Was wondering what the expat community was like there. How easy is it to fit in?
What is the attitude towards Expats from locals?
What type of accomodation can I expect?
I'm quite sporty, can anyone explain what the gyms/sports clubs are like?
Any other infor or fact that might come in useful to someone who thinking of moving there.
Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
I've been offered a job in Dubai and am currently considering accepting it.
Got a few questions/concerns.
I'll be moving from Scotland on my own and it'll be the first time I've worked overseas. Was wondering what the expat community was like there. How easy is it to fit in?
What is the attitude towards Expats from locals?
What type of accomodation can I expect?
I'm quite sporty, can anyone explain what the gyms/sports clubs are like?
Any other infor or fact that might come in useful to someone who thinking of moving there.
Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
As a very, very long term resident of Dubai (who is temporarily in London), I can assure u that Dubai has an EXCELLENT expat community... just FYI, there are over 100, 000 British expats living and working in the United Arab Emirates.
As for the locals, they are friendly and have a very care free attitude towards expats..... infact, they get along quite well and there are never any major hassles, none that I can even ever think of.
Accomodation...... hmmmm........ ur employer will provide u with a housing allowance and then it will be up2 u to find somewhere that suits ur budget. Housing is superb and the facilities are fantastic.
Sports..... hmmmmmmm...... Dubai has 6 Golf courses and counting, there is a rugby fiel, an autodrom, 2 ski domes that are to open shortly and a multitude of gyms, health clubs and spas. And besides that, u have the entire arabian urself for all sorts of water sports.
I hope that has helped with some of ur q's. If u need any further info, I wud highly recommend the FAQ sections or if that doesnt help, feel free to drop me a PM (Private Message) or an e-mail (which u can find in my profile).
Enjoy the site!
