starsun

I am not under the impression that Dubai is all open spaces, green parks and no traffic, don't worry! Clearly some people view it in a more positive light than others. I live in Moscow and some people love it here - whereas sometimes it drives me so crazy I can't stand the place!

But realistically though - are there any parks at all where you could walk a dog for example? From my impression - I didn't think there would be any such thing.

Thanks everybody for your feedback. Keep it coming!!

MataHari

There's quiet a lot of parks....but not sure if you can take your dog in...wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't to be honest...

Madam Medusa

no, i'm not aware of any parks where you can take a dog and you can't take dogs on the beach either...people do drive out to the desert for their dogs to have a run, but basically take them for walks in the streets. This is one of the reasons i haven't got a dog here...

MM, xx

starsun

Yes that was what I thought. I don't have a dog so it is not a big issue but I really want to get one. It sounds like I won't if I move to Dubai....

I can't imgaine the 45 degree weather would be great for them either - although I am from Australia so am used to +40 degree weather in summer. Now I have -20 degrees in winter. I don't know what is worse to be honest....

Madam Medusa

ohhh the cold is defo worse...i can cope with the heat here...

MM, xx

MataHari

oh -20 is worse trust me...it's around +20 now here, and after having been here for a few years, it feels like it's freezing...getting sick of wearing boots, socks and long sleeves...while in Europe +20 is like a not too bad summersday...lol

Blue Cat

PMSL !!

NorthernLad

Don't get me wrong, we love living here. The traffic does wear you down at times, and construction is going to be with us for a fair few years yet. It's just not the tax-free paradise that some people perceive it as being.

As for a dog - I would think long and hard. You'll be living in a travel hub where you can get cheap flights for long weekends, go camping into desert if that's your thing, and so on. Pets, especially dogs, can be very tying here unless you have very nice neighbours (we don't), or a maid (we don't).

Try booking in Habtoor Grand hotel - you'll think you're still in Moscow.

Grace O Malley

2 years u still a baby MM

Agree with MM its not for everyone

Grace O Malley

Defo agree with Ins, lots of people wont use the metro so traffic will pretty much be the same

Grace O Malley

Thinking the same thing.

rocha27

Hi

I've recently been offered an architectural position (project leader) in Abu Dhabi, and am doing some research on the city, living costs, schools for my kids, neighbourhoods to live in, etc.

I've been offered 40.000/month and will be the sole provider as my wife and children will only be moving in a couple of months time.

Can you please give me some info on the issue.

Thanks in advance,
Alex
email: [email protected]

arbroath_abroad

is 40K all in or just your salary. i.e you get housing/car/schooling also? its a typical expat package......(oh gosh, here we go again)

Grace O Malley

yep seems so

Inselaffen

I really am in the wrong job