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moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Old Jul 6th 2008, 2:19 pm
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Hi everyone.. finally my visa is through and company have booked my flights.. I am leaving on the 5th august..if anyone is leaving around that time get in touch..thanks all

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Originally Posted by jamesdcooper
Hi everyone.. finally my visa is through and company have booked my flights.. I am leaving on the 5th august..if anyone is leaving around that time get in touch..thanks all

James
Ooooohhhh..... close.

I know someone who is going there on the 4th, I know a couple of other people who are going on the 6th and one the following week (the 12th, I think)........

But nobody is going on the 5th.

Sorry.
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what time on the 5th.....
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Default Re: moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

im just waiting for the confirmation email, as the company are arranging it for me.. i know im flying from heathrow..

im going out on my own so want to make as many contacts as poss...
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Originally Posted by jamesdcooper
im just waiting for the confirmation email, as the company are arranging it for me.. i know im flying from heathrow..

im going out on my own so want to make as many contacts as poss...
as you can see....you couldn't have picked a better place...
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Default Re: moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Originally Posted by jamesdcooper
im just waiting for the confirmation email, as the company are arranging it for me.. i know im flying from heathrow..

im going out on my own so want to make as many contacts as poss...

get early at the check in, you will see lots of people. Just approach them all and ask who is going to live in Dubai...

thats what i did....
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thats a great idea thanks for that!

cant wait to get out there now!!

anyone involved or know anyone in any squash leagues in Dubai??
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I moved to Dubai on 5th August 2006. 2 years ago! Time flies when you're on SZR.
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Originally Posted by jamesdcooper
thats a great idea thanks for that!

cant wait to get out there now!!

anyone involved or know anyone in any squash leagues in Dubai??
yes there is one at the Lakes Club
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Ill be there on September the 1st, you taking the wife (if any) and kids (if any)?

Give me a ring or drop me a mail. Not too hot on squash but do love my tennis and cricket and golf!
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Default Re: moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Nice to see someonw else is going there from our neck of the woods!

Our flight is booked for 31st July - not far away now!!

Hope your move goes well.

Good luck
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good luck to you too!

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Default Re: moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Originally Posted by deemi786
Ill be there on September the 1st, you taking the wife (if any) and kids (if any)?

Give me a ring or drop me a mail. Not too hot on squash but do love my tennis and cricket and golf!
hey demi786 thanks for the msg.. i cant wait to get out there! im 26 free and single!! ive just got a tenant for my flat here so no ties at all now!! send me a message with your contact details i used to play tennis before squash so will give it a go! cheers. James
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Default Re: moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Originally Posted by Jmover
Nice to see someonw else is going there from our neck of the woods!

Our flight is booked for 31st July - not far away now!!

Hope your move goes well.

Good luck

good luck to you too!! im so excited now everything is clicking into place nicely!! and just found out the company im working for are going to help find me a rental.. happy days!!
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Originally Posted by jamesdcooper
good luck to you too!! im so excited now everything is clicking into place nicely!! and just found out the company im working for are going to help find me a rental.. happy days!!
Could one of the Moderators please move this thread to the "Newbies R Us" section please? Thanks.
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