christmasoompa

Is it really bad? Most people will understand a dog barking if the doorbell goes etc. But if it's constant barking then a dog behaviouralist maybe? If you could get some help with it before you go, it might mean you don't need to worry.

westie17

Is it possible to do the medical in Dubai? Can you explain the process you went through for attestation etc?

I am expecting an offer soon from a PIF entity and thought that the medical and visa had to be completed in home country, in my case UK, yet I am currently based in Dubai. I would also rather complete the process prior to resigning, so would like to understand if it possible to do it all from Dubai.

Pkingston

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2087711/business-economy

Flights to Dubai confirmed today commencing end of June. LHR to follow shorlty after.....

Saff_Parker

Did I read right - you’ve been offered an NC2 studio and you want to bring your other half and dog?
Without having visited NC2 myself and based on what I’ve heard, yes, the barking would probably ruffle feathers. I’ve been told numerous times that the walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbour’s phone conversations. Walls are thin because these are temporary structures meant to accommodate staff for a few years before being replaced by something permanent.

katy611

Well yes, its meaning is fairly obvious.
I thought this board was to help each other as fellow newcomers by providing guidance and advice, which I will hopefully be able to do for others when I'm on the ground.
I informed the onboarding team during my meeting that I hopes to bring my dog (that barks at doorbells etc) to the studio and she encouraged me to do so and informed me that there are a lot of dogs in the studios at the moment. I was also advised that the waiting time for an nc1 villa is 3-6 months.

katy611

Thanks for the advice, i'm looking into it now!

Saff_Parker

You’re not being attacked - you’re being told what the reality is wrt current housing setup. Advice - be extra nice to your neighbours to make up for the dog barking. Or ask to be housed next to other dog owners.
Otherwise - take all other advice wrt timelines with a pinch of salt.

ZeroCool_HTP

I live in NC2 and if someone moved in next door to me with a dog that barks I wouldnt be too happy!

katy611

okay, I appreciate it. The onboarding team actually said that if my dog is too annoying I might end up being moved sooner than expected, I suppose that's a small benefit! Does anyone on the board have any idea if there are dog daycare facilities (I assume organised my employees themselves!) as leaving a dog in a tiny studio all day would be really rough

Evilbungle

I may have to bring my dog across sooner than planned then!

Pkingston

CLS in Canberra did my visa and attestation of documents. Did everything in about 4 weeks. Good service, but needs a bit of pushing every now and then to keep on top of things for you.

They are doing my family visas now for my wife and daughter. I wouldn’t have gone back to them if I didn’t think they had done a good job the first time.

Good luck going forward with the rest of your process mate..

Pkingston

NC2

as002

Hi all,

I had an initial discussion yesterday with an external consultant who confirmed that school is NOT available for ages 15+.

I'd appreciate any info on whether they are planning to add 15+ classes (... and maybe the start date ),

and what are the options until then.

thanks

Anshjo3

Hello everyone,

My husband has recently joined Neom and our son and I are expected to join him this coming August. My husband has finally got his Iqama and our son's place in school is confirmed, so it's looking like we are well on-time for our move. I would be grateful if anyone can help us with these questions:

1. Husband is NC2 since January 2022. Is it reasonable to expect that he will be transferred to NC1 prior to our arrival (August).
2. Has anyone used any logistics company from Dubai? We have some valuable sports and personal equipment that we would like to ship.
3. Has anyone able to bring their car from UAE to Neom?
4. What are your thoughts about having your own car? Is it expensive to buy or rent?
5. For those families with younger children, how is it like for the kids to live in NC1? Will it be reasonable for us to hope that this can be our home for at least 3+ years or do families leave after short period of time?
6. For families with both working parents, how do you deal with child-sitting, in case of sickness or school holidays?
7. What is your general feeling about job security? Does Neom have high turnovers or rounds of lay-offs every now and then?
8. Can I, as a wife, find a job at Neom. I have a fairly diversed 10+ years experience in administration and logistics industry?

Thanks in advance.

Gulf_European

Is this true? Man, that sucks!
When is the salary date usually? Last working day of the month?