Originally Posted by alexs (Post 5723968)

shamrock786, please PM me and I can share some info with you on how I went about it.

NorthernLad, its enterprise s/w consulting, not ERP, but designing backends/systems integration using middleware software.

Originally Posted by alexs (Post 5723968)

shamrock786, please PM me and I can share some info with you on how I went about it.

NorthernLad, its enterprise s/w consulting, not ERP, but designing backends/systems integration using middleware software.

Originally Posted by alexs (Post 5690064)

Hi everyone, I know packages have been discussed to death on this forum, but I was hoping to get an opinion from fellow expats on this and make this a contribution to help anyone else who is looking for reference points in the current job market in Dubai as I myself am grateful for the info I have seen on this forum.

I was offered a job in a multinational IT company in DIC. Its a consulting position for doing IT architecture etc. I have 6+ years of experience primarily in north america. Married, no kids yet and no plans for having them for another 3-4 years. Here is what I was offered:

basic: 23k AED/month
housing: 110k AED (A decent 1br in marina will do for us)
car: 37k AED per annum
relocation: shipping + tickets + 6 weeks in hotel.
tickets: economy tickets to home every year for self and spouse
medical: covered but no dental.
bonus: 7-12% depending on performance
gratuity: standard per dubai labor law

I know I can definitely live well and save a bit on this but I am wondering if this this is competitive from a Dubai IT perspective. If anyone else is in the same field on this forum I would really appreciate any advice. thanks.

Originally Posted by GarethR (Post 5837164)

If you want an easy commute to DIC, you'll need to live somewhere like the Marina, Palm, JBR or the Greens.

As you're single a 1-bed apartment will presumably do you, but you're not going to get anything for 70k in those areas. You'll need to bump it up to at least 100k to give you some options.

Originally Posted by pinebluffvariant (Post 5848528)

Thanks for the information GarethR. Sorry for delay. 100k is a lot of money for renting a one bed! Will I get a much better deal further from the center of Dubai? I do not need to be in the office every day so can maybe get away with commuting. Is there anywhere further out from Dubai center you can reccomend or is a bad idea?

Originally Posted by Paidtoplease (Post 5848548)

You could try Al Naada on the Dubai /Sharja border

Originally Posted by pinebluffvariant (Post 5848528)

Thanks for the information GarethR. Sorry for delay. 100k is a lot of money for renting a one bed! Will I get a much better deal further from the center of Dubai? I do not need to be in the office every day so can maybe get away with commuting. Is there anywhere further out from Dubai center you can reccomend or is a bad idea?

Originally Posted by pinebluffvariant (Post 5848570)

Thanks! I will check it out. What sort of commute time are we talking during rush hour from Al Naada?

Originally Posted by pinebluffvariant (Post 5848570)

Thanks! I will check it out. What sort of commute time are we talking during rush hour from Al Naada?

Originally Posted by Paidtoplease (Post 5848589)

I know it take my work friends about 15- 20 mins to get to the airport but they are starting between 0500 - 0700 so really not sure

Originally Posted by Inselaffen (Post 5848583)

if you want cheaper then you will have to look at Satwa or Bur Dubai(Mankhool/Golden sands). Will probably cost you 80/90k for a 1 Bed apartment there.

the alternative is International City but don't go there!

either that or downsize to a Studio!

Originally Posted by MataHari (Post 5848608)

I just drove there from Mirdiff...20 mins...there are a few different routes to take, but either you have a lot of traffic lights or a lot of traffic...

Originally Posted by pinebluffvariant (Post 5848650)

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the difference between a 1 bed and a Studio?

What are the buses like? Are they preferable to driving your own car?

The speed of the posts are impressive here!

Originally Posted by pinebluffvariant (Post 5848650)

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the difference between a 1 bed and a Studio?

What are the buses like? Are they preferable to driving your own car?

The speed of the posts are impressive here!