Originally Posted by busybee2 (Post 8006138)

and remember it doesnt matter how many cheques you present (if allowable by landlord which isnt common here) and when presented to bank if no funds in the account you can go to jail.

Originally Posted by busybee2 (Post 8006135)

no they can provide an accommodation allowance, which of course doesnt necessairly mean that they provide enough.

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 8006141)

and that is what is important!!

Originally Posted by busybee2 (Post 8006144)

exactly it doesnt matter how many cheques if your contract is for the year then you pay for the year!

Originally Posted by Jeeper (Post 8006269)

It can be handy having 2 or 3 cheques for the rental period so if you lose your job and have to leave the country you don't lose the rest of the years rent.
And if that happens you won't give a toss if the 2nd cheque bounces....you've cancelled the lease and are outta here.

Originally Posted by busybee2 (Post 8006433)

yes but they might eventually catch up with you, and if you ever want to transit through the uae think again.

Originally Posted by Paddy09 (Post 8006057)

Thanks

I really appreciate your advice. I have outlined my package below (I think i got my rent calculations wrong earlier). On the basis that my wife doesnt get work, do you think this would allow us to have a good lifestyle over there.

The package is:
Basic: 72,000 US$ per annun
Housing Allowance: 10,980 AED (UAE Dirhams) per month
Car Allowance: 3,660 AED per month
Mobile allowance: 500 AED per month
One return flight home per year
4 weeks holidays

We like sports and of course going to the pub

Originally Posted by Marco78 (Post 8007173)

Fresh news from the market: I've just paid the deposit for a 1bd in Munseer area (approx. at the crossroad between 28th and 13th)
Very nice aptm in a villa, though not huge
The price? 120k + 3k for utilities ;)

Originally Posted by Marco78 (Post 8007173)

Fresh news from the market: I've just paid the deposit for a 1bd in Munseer area (approx. at the crossroad between 28th and 13th)
Very nice aptm in a villa, though not huge
The price? 120k + 3k for utilities ;)

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 8007252)

3 k for utilities? a month?

Originally Posted by Marco78 (Post 8007304)

a day:p

Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse (Post 8007237)

I pay 123k for a three bed on the Corniche with a pool and Gym...

I dread the day I have to move!

Originally Posted by Marco78 (Post 8007173)

Fresh news from the market: I've just paid the deposit for a 1bd in Munseer area (approx. at the crossroad between 28th and 13th)
Very nice aptm in a villa, though not huge
The price? 120k + 3k for utilities ;)