LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

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Feb 21st 2013, 6:14 pm

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Sue

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Re: LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

I tell you what I'm not tolerant about ... the name calling and swearing .. lets cut it out folk pretty please. I'm trying to drink my cup of tea and eat a chocolate biscuit whilst I browse through some threads. If want swearing and name calling I'll pop to the bar later

Many thanks

Feb 21st 2013, 6:17 pm

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Re: LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

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Originally Posted by Sue

Many thanks

Many apologies.

Feb 21st 2013, 6:27 pm

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Originally Posted by pjj

no im not a

journlist

I can see why he asked that though. We often get folk using the forums for research for things but they don't come out and really say that.

So to satisfy our curiosity are you planning on moving to Dubai? As I note at one time you were looking at Spain.

Feb 21st 2013, 7:20 pm

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Re: LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

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Originally Posted by OleJanx

My apologies! This is a VERY good book, and gives a very clear idea of what happens when the Dubai dream goes pear shaped! Check out Amazon for the E-book! Very modestly priced.

( Sorry littlejimmy , should have pointed the OP in your direction )

S'OK. I wasn't Aheming at you, just drawing attention to my sig.

Feb 21st 2013, 7:30 pm

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Eva

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Originally Posted by Sue

Many thanks

Karma'd Sue.

It is their 'Friday night ' though and I guess many of them are in the virtual bar with a shot of sasparilla talking to their screens.

Feb 21st 2013, 7:33 pm

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pjj

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hi there, i have a property in spain was looking to move out there full time but things are not good out there & employment is very high, im on holiday in dubai next weekend

Last edited by pjj; Feb 21st 2013 at 7:35 pm.

Feb 21st 2013, 7:36 pm

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Sue

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hi there, i have a property in spain was looking to move out there full time but things are not good out there & employment is very high, im on holiday in dubai next weekend

Ok, so you are just interested in what life is like for folk who live in Dubai as opposed to someone (like yourself) who is holidaying there?

Feb 21st 2013, 7:37 pm

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Sue

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Karma'd Sue.

It is their 'Friday night ' though and I guess many of them are in the virtual bar with a shot of sasparilla talking to their screens.

I'll be joining them soon once wine o'clock rolls round

Feb 21st 2013, 8:01 pm

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Ok, so you are just interested in what life is like for folk who live in Dubai as opposed to someone (like yourself) who is holidaying there?

yes correct

Feb 21st 2013, 9:57 pm

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Kix

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Re: LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

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Originally Posted by pjj

yes correct

So meet up with a few people then....

It's easy!

Feb 22nd 2013, 4:35 am

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scrubbedexpat141

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Re: LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

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Originally Posted by Sue

Many thanks

Nah. Disagree.

Life is hard and stupid questions get stupid answers.

Nobody coming on asking for help and being polite gets shot down. OJ always offers advice and help to people.

Feb 22nd 2013, 5:05 am

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Blue Cat

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Originally Posted by pjj

yes correct

Life is different to the UK because of the climate, we do a lot more outdoor things than we would in the UK, swimming most days as we have a shared swimming pool something we wouldn't have in UK. Apart from that life goes on, school run every day, husband at work 5 days a week. Eat out more than we would in UK. Got a nicer car than I would have at home.

Feb 22nd 2013, 8:03 am

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Re: LIFE IN DUBAI FOR A BRITISH EXPAT

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yes correct

Then why didn't you actually ask some questions? That would be the logical thing to do. Your initial post didn't actually do that & then you got arsey when ribbed.

A quick read of just a few posts would have given you some insight, then you could have asked some relevant questions.

Side note - iPad autocorrects 'arsey' to 'Ramsey'

Feb 22nd 2013, 8:17 am

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Originally Posted by Meow

Then why didn't you actually ask some questions? That would be the logical thing to do. Your initial post didn't actually do that & then you got Ramsey when ribbed.

A quick read of just a few posts would have given you some insight, then you could have asked some relevant questions.

Side note - iPad autocorrects 'arsey' to 'Ramsey'

So it does!