ambar

Hi everyone,

There is a chance that I maybe relocating to Dubai for a job. Would very much appreciate any info about the costs of living, the commute, and relocation expenses.

Any advice from folks who have experienced moving from US or Europe to Dubai would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance
K

Eeyore

Hi Ambar,

Everything you want to know about has been discussed many, many times here. Do some forum searches and you'll find what you need

Bob

yup, there's plenty of info in the faq's, and loads of threads on packages and expenses...

ambar

Hi Gareth,

Thanks for the reply. I did find many useful information in old posts...I will keep searching until I find the answers to my many questions. If I don't get all the answers, you will hear from me again

Thanks again

ambar

Thanks for the reply Bob. The FAQ post related to lifestyle and other things was very useful indeed thanks to all of those contributed.

I am still looking for info related to what is allowed to ship/bring to UAE. For example, if allowed, is it worth to ship my car or should I sell it and buy one locally.

Also, is it standard for the company that hires you to pay for the relocation expenses or should that be negotiated?


Thanks again

Zannie

That's a good one... guess it depends on how much it'd cost to ship it versus how much you'd want to spend on a new one here.

Actually, strike that... I'd sell it, and put the money towards buying a new one here. Less hassle, and if you buy a brand-new one you'll get the benefit of a free servicing package etc.

Usually it's standard, but different companies have different policies about how much they'll pay for.

MJC

Car wise, I'm with Zannie, sell it it's far too complicated for an individual to import one here, also if it's right hand drive it's illegal, and because of the extremes of temperature, you should be buying one with full gulf spec (Better air con and filters etc)

For the transportation costs, I had to pay my own, I can't recall anyone having that paid for too.

Good luck

MataHari

We had all relocation expenses (container by sea and excess bagage by air) paid for by the company. Try and negotiate it, I know a lot of people that have, afterall they want you to come to Dubai.

IndieG

Same here - the company reimbursed all our relocation expenses (shipping, insurance etc etc), but that was 10 years back! I think you should definitely ask for a relocation allowance.

ambar

Many thanks Zannie for the advice!

ambar

Thanks MJC.

Btw, I like your little birdie, very cute

ambar

Yep, I agree, thanks MataHari!

ambar

If they don't offer, I will definitely ask for it. Thanks for the advice IndieGirl