Living in Al Ain
Feb 21st 2011, 3:36 am
#2791
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Joined: Aug 2010
Location: Al Ain
Posts: 77
Re: Living in Al Ain
hi all,
I have been through this great thread over the last few nights, but too many posts to take it all in!
I am a UK national based in UK and I have been offered a resident engineer position , as a transfer within existing company in AL Ain,for 2 years with start within 4-6 weeks on a salary of 35000 Dir a month with a loan facility for my rent(no housing allowance).
Can I ask opinions...
Are two year contracts normal?
Is this a fair salary? I have about 15 yrs experience, degree etc.
I assume that for tax I need to be out of the UK before April 2011?
Do these jobs normally have a car included?
Can I get a 2 bed apartment for 40k dir a year?
My position has 11 days holiday only(all UAE dates), 6 day working, is this normal?
Should I ask for car/housing allowance/start costs as an allowance(ie furniture?)
thanks in advance
I have been through this great thread over the last few nights, but too many posts to take it all in!
I am a UK national based in UK and I have been offered a resident engineer position , as a transfer within existing company in AL Ain,for 2 years with start within 4-6 weeks on a salary of 35000 Dir a month with a loan facility for my rent(no housing allowance).
Can I ask opinions...
Are two year contracts normal?
Is this a fair salary? I have about 15 yrs experience, degree etc.
I assume that for tax I need to be out of the UK before April 2011?
Do these jobs normally have a car included?
Can I get a 2 bed apartment for 40k dir a year?
My position has 11 days holiday only(all UAE dates), 6 day working, is this normal?
Should I ask for car/housing allowance/start costs as an allowance(ie furniture?)
thanks in advance
Welcome. I've been in Al Ain for 4 months now. I pay 45K a year for a larger-than-average one bedroom flat. The prices have fallen but you'd be very, very lucky to get a 2 bed flat for 40K. When I was looking 2 beds were advertised for 65-75K although, as I said, prices have fallen and you can also try to negotiate.
The salary is good but I know nothing about the going rate for engineers or whether they usually get a car
I get 30 days holiday a year (plus UAE holidays) so yours seems very low. Sounds like they want to work you to the bone for 2 years
I work 5 days a week but I know others who work 6. Regarding tax you can apply for non-residency from whenever you leave the UK - it is possible to split years. I got a rebate from the day I left, although they still havent said if they agree with my non-residential status. I know you have to be out of the UK for a full tax year to avoid being taxed when you return. But I'm no professional and taxes are complicated so please don't just take my word for it!
Good luck
Feb 21st 2011, 10:09 am
#2792
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Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Zakher, Al Ain
Posts: 425
Re: Living in Al Ain
hi all,
I have been through this great thread over the last few nights, but too many posts to take it all in!
I am a UK national based in UK and I have been offered a resident engineer position , as a transfer within existing company in AL Ain,for 2 years with start within 4-6 weeks on a salary of 35000 Dir a month with a loan facility for my rent(no housing allowance).
Can I ask opinions...
Are two year contracts normal?
Yes - and at the end of it you will get a severance payment, I think it is 21 days for every year you have completed. Your end of service payment is less if you have an open ended contract
Is this a fair salary? I have about 15 yrs experience, degree etc.
Seems to be
I assume that for tax I need to be out of the UK before April 2011?
No, fill in your P85 as soon as you are left, if this is before the end of june (90 days from the start of the tax year) you will get a tax refund. make sure you stay out for a whole tax year to make sure you don't need to pay tax on your UAE earnings.Best thing to do is to contact a financial/tax advisor for more information.
Do these jobs normally have a car included?
Not usually, unless you are going to be doing a lot of driving as part of your duties. You can pick up a cheap second hand car here, and petrol is 25% of the UK price (or less)
Can I get a 2 bed apartment for 40k dir a year?
probably, rents have fallen, maybe budget 50k in case you don't like the cheaper ones.
My position has 11 days holiday only(all UAE dates), 6 day working, is this normal?
Holidays not normal at all - most expats are given 30days plus UAE holidays. 6 day working is common. If you are coming across with your spouse or a family, you will never see them! I would advise you to make yourself aware of the Ministry of Labour laws, not all companies abide by them though.
Should I ask for car/housing allowance/start costs as an allowance(ie furniture?)
No harm in asking
, otherwise I would try to take out £3k for the basics for your home and at least that mucn to buy a car. You won't get a bank loan til you have been in your job for 3-6 months, and anyway, you don't want to get into debt over here!thanks in advance
I have been through this great thread over the last few nights, but too many posts to take it all in!
I am a UK national based in UK and I have been offered a resident engineer position , as a transfer within existing company in AL Ain,for 2 years with start within 4-6 weeks on a salary of 35000 Dir a month with a loan facility for my rent(no housing allowance).
Can I ask opinions...
Are two year contracts normal?
Yes - and at the end of it you will get a severance payment, I think it is 21 days for every year you have completed. Your end of service payment is less if you have an open ended contract
Is this a fair salary? I have about 15 yrs experience, degree etc.
Seems to be
I assume that for tax I need to be out of the UK before April 2011?
No, fill in your P85 as soon as you are left, if this is before the end of june (90 days from the start of the tax year) you will get a tax refund. make sure you stay out for a whole tax year to make sure you don't need to pay tax on your UAE earnings.Best thing to do is to contact a financial/tax advisor for more information.
Do these jobs normally have a car included?
Not usually, unless you are going to be doing a lot of driving as part of your duties. You can pick up a cheap second hand car here, and petrol is 25% of the UK price (or less)
Can I get a 2 bed apartment for 40k dir a year?
probably, rents have fallen, maybe budget 50k in case you don't like the cheaper ones.
My position has 11 days holiday only(all UAE dates), 6 day working, is this normal?
Holidays not normal at all - most expats are given 30days plus UAE holidays. 6 day working is common. If you are coming across with your spouse or a family, you will never see them! I would advise you to make yourself aware of the Ministry of Labour laws, not all companies abide by them though.
Should I ask for car/housing allowance/start costs as an allowance(ie furniture?)
No harm in asking
, otherwise I would try to take out £3k for the basics for your home and at least that mucn to buy a car. You won't get a bank loan til you have been in your job for 3-6 months, and anyway, you don't want to get into debt over here!thanks in advance
Feb 21st 2011, 10:32 am
#2793
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Joined: Feb 2011
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 300
Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi,
Welcome. I've been in Al Ain for 4 months now. I pay 45K a year for a larger-than-average one bedroom flat. The prices have fallen but you'd be very, very lucky to get a 2 bed flat for 40K. When I was looking 2 beds were advertised for 65-75K although, as I said, prices have fallen and you can also try to negotiate.
The salary is good but I know nothing about the going rate for engineers or whether they usually get a car
I get 30 days holiday a year (plus UAE holidays) so yours seems very low. Sounds like they want to work you to the bone for 2 years I work 5 days a week but I know others who work 6.
Regarding tax you can apply for non-residency from whenever you leave the UK - it is possible to split years. I got a rebate from the day I left, although they still havent said if they agree with my non-residential status. I know you have to be out of the UK for a full tax year to avoid being taxed when you return. But I'm no professional and taxes are complicated so please don't just take my word for it!
Good luck
Welcome. I've been in Al Ain for 4 months now. I pay 45K a year for a larger-than-average one bedroom flat. The prices have fallen but you'd be very, very lucky to get a 2 bed flat for 40K. When I was looking 2 beds were advertised for 65-75K although, as I said, prices have fallen and you can also try to negotiate.
The salary is good but I know nothing about the going rate for engineers or whether they usually get a car
I get 30 days holiday a year (plus UAE holidays) so yours seems very low. Sounds like they want to work you to the bone for 2 years
I work 5 days a week but I know others who work 6. Regarding tax you can apply for non-residency from whenever you leave the UK - it is possible to split years. I got a rebate from the day I left, although they still havent said if they agree with my non-residential status. I know you have to be out of the UK for a full tax year to avoid being taxed when you return. But I'm no professional and taxes are complicated so please don't just take my word for it!
Good luck
I actually meant 1 bed apartment.
As I am still not sure if I came over whether I would bring the wife and kids (8/ &10). If I was only out for two years then it would mean upsetting there school all for one year. I thought that if there was a likelyhood of work for many years to come then I would bring them out then
Feb 22nd 2011, 9:37 am
#2795
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi all,
After much deliberation, finally arrived in Al Ain, on Friday, started work on Sunday.......much to my amusement I was put up in the Al Massa hotel.....great place if its only one night. Managed to get relocated to the Hilton, and here for at least 3 weeks, till I can get myself an apartment or other.....
David
Anyone know where I can join/play tennis?
After much deliberation, finally arrived in Al Ain, on Friday, started work on Sunday.......much to my amusement I was put up in the Al Massa hotel.....great place if its only one night. Managed to get relocated to the Hilton, and here for at least 3 weeks, till I can get myself an apartment or other.....
David
Anyone know where I can join/play tennis?
Feb 22nd 2011, 2:52 pm
#2796
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 54
Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi all,
After much deliberation, finally arrived in Al Ain, on Friday, started work on Sunday.......much to my amusement I was put up in the Al Massa hotel.....great place if its only one night. Managed to get relocated to the Hilton, and here for at least 3 weeks, till I can get myself an apartment or other.....
David
Anyone know where I can join/play tennis?
After much deliberation, finally arrived in Al Ain, on Friday, started work on Sunday.......much to my amusement I was put up in the Al Massa hotel.....great place if its only one night. Managed to get relocated to the Hilton, and here for at least 3 weeks, till I can get myself an apartment or other.....
David
Anyone know where I can join/play tennis?
Feb 25th 2011, 10:44 pm
#2797
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Joined: Feb 2011
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 300
Re: Living in Al Ain
Quick question...
I think I am coming over and will bring the wife and kids. Offer from work is good so I am happy.
What schools would expats recommend? My kids will be 10 and 8 at the start of September.
I think I am coming over and will bring the wife and kids. Offer from work is good so I am happy.
What schools would expats recommend? My kids will be 10 and 8 at the start of September.
Feb 28th 2011, 7:56 am
#2799
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Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Zakher, Al Ain
Posts: 425
Re: Living in Al Ain
I don't have kids at school but since no-one has answered you, I've got friends with primary aged kids at AAESS (Al Ain English Speaking School), Manor Hall, and Choiefat, they are all happy. You have to put your kids names down early for place though - most of the schools have websites, although not many companies here are as switched on to e-commerce as we are back in the UK.
Feb 28th 2011, 7:56 am
#2800
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Location: Zakher, Al Ain
Posts: 425
Re: Living in Al Ain
Tuesday coffee tomorrow at the Al Jimi Mall, at the Cafe Hut. Meet 10am-11.30am
Mar 4th 2011, 7:10 am
#2801
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job opportunity
My name is Baptiste Bouguereau, a French national and currently living in Al Ain. Since I am living in the UAE, I am interested to apply for a job opportunity as instructor.
Otherwise, I’m very interested to meet professional carer or parents who have children with special needs, because I came to know that some parents have many difficulties to provide schooling or activities to their children in Al Ain.
Kindly note that, I worked as instructor in an educational institute specialized in taking care of the children who are disabled and the teenagers who are abused or having behavioral disorders, for 9 years in France.
I would be grateful if someone could answer me about my request!!
Otherwise, I’m very interested to meet professional carer or parents who have children with special needs, because I came to know that some parents have many difficulties to provide schooling or activities to their children in Al Ain.
Kindly note that, I worked as instructor in an educational institute specialized in taking care of the children who are disabled and the teenagers who are abused or having behavioral disorders, for 9 years in France.
I would be grateful if someone could answer me about my request!!
Mar 4th 2011, 3:59 pm
#2802
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Location: UAE-Al Ain
Posts: 10
Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi
Am another newbie and would be very grateful for some advice. I am looking for a good primary and secondary school, preferably British curriculum. I have heard about AAESS, Chouefat and the Emirates National School and am wondering which one anyone could recommend based on experience?
Thank you in advance
Am another newbie and would be very grateful for some advice. I am looking for a good primary and secondary school, preferably British curriculum. I have heard about AAESS, Chouefat and the Emirates National School and am wondering which one anyone could recommend based on experience?
Thank you in advance
well .. AAESS n choueifat r the best 2 schools here .... u can visit them and decide which one you like .... they both have british curriculum
Good luck with that! xx
Mar 7th 2011, 6:10 am
#2804
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Location: AlAin,UAE
Posts: 13
Re: Living in Al Ain
Hey, whats up
I'm Sultan from AlAin, I'm Emirati.
I can help answering any inquiries regarding AlAin city cause I know how difficult is it to move to a new place.As I see, too many people feeling lost.
I'm not seeking any kind of profits or business marketing stuff, just trying to be kind,
That's all
I'm Sultan from AlAin, I'm Emirati.
I can help answering any inquiries regarding AlAin city cause I know how difficult is it to move to a new place.As I see, too many people feeling lost.
I'm not seeking any kind of profits or business marketing stuff, just trying to be kind,
That's all
Mar 15th 2011, 6:25 pm
#2805
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Any British midwives working in Al Ain?
Hi, I am a Canadian teacher mulling over a potential job offer to work in Al Ain through Canada Education Commission International at one of the local schools.
My English wife has almost 20 years of midwifery experience both in the UK and Canada.
I am just wondering if there are any British midwives working in Al Ain, what the working conditions are like and what is the average rate of pay and what companies recruit for midwives/nurses in Al Ain?
We also would be bringing our two sons, currently 8 and 12 - how far ahead do you have to put their names down for schools?
thanks in advance
savik
My English wife has almost 20 years of midwifery experience both in the UK and Canada.
I am just wondering if there are any British midwives working in Al Ain, what the working conditions are like and what is the average rate of pay and what companies recruit for midwives/nurses in Al Ain?
We also would be bringing our two sons, currently 8 and 12 - how far ahead do you have to put their names down for schools?
thanks in advance
savik