commander

what did you do previously? owner?

Millicious

Hello!

I've been in Dubai 5 weeks now and just found time to sign on and introduce myself - despite much research it seems to have take a lot longer (and been far more confusing!) than I'd anticipated to get stuff done. Think it's something I'll have to get used to!

Anyway, from London, moved here with my husband (he started working immediately, I'm still searching hard for gainful employment), no kids but a tremendous thirst so keen to get alcohol license sorted asap.

Looking forward to exploring Dubai and hopefully meeting some new people.

Madam Medusa

hey, welcome to the board...sure you will enjoy life in dubai...

can't believe that you've managed to leave it 5 weeks to get your booze licence, mind, was one of the first things we did, lol...

MM, xx

Millicious

Thanks, hope so!

If it was up to me would have been one of the first things I did. Someone (husband) seemed to think more important to sort out flat / residency etc.....odd.

There are however bars in walking distance so am coping!

Roobans

Hi guys, not sure if this is still the best introduction thread but here I am anyway.

We moved here last year and are slowly finding feet and even more slowly have found this site... I moved with my wife from southampton, she is 26 I am 32. I work near the airport as an air traffic controller.

My wife is looking for any P.A or secretarial type jobs in Abu Dhabi. She was offered one from Etihad and spent 2 months sorting the contract stuff, visa stuff and security clearance out for them to tell her that due to cost cutting they now withdrew the job offer. She has had a few interviews since but no luck.

We were wondering if there are any type of networking events that may be useful for her to attend over here? Or any other suggestions?

I have checked the job offers thread and nothing suitable on there...

Thanks for any help

valeboy

Hello,

My name is Rachel, home is Lincoln, UK, I am 40 years old and am new to the UAE.

I am messaging using my husbands log in, he has been working here in Al Ain for 6 months and I have just joined him.

I am at a bit of a loose end at the moment and am looking for work but with little success so far - I hope to find admin work in Al Ain.

I would be very interested in meeting up with any other expats and getting some local information, eg good hairdressers in Al Ain, and where to look for social events.

I am also new to forums and am a bit confused by all this thread business so bear with me while I get used to it!

Look forward to any help you can give me.

Thanks!!

Rachel

Blue Cat

hiya Rachel check out the main section and you will find a thread dedicated purely to Al Ain. There are alot of new people up there so you aren't alone. There is a regular coffee morning set up at Al Ain Mall. Good luck

JeddahJake

Hi

Will be "popping out" to Jeddah on business on and off for a few months.

No specific questions at this point - I just thought I would say hello - I might be talking to some of you soon - possibly even face to face but more likely during quiet evenings in the Hotel......

No doubt I will have loads of questions soon......

LondonGuy

Hey everyone..
single 26 yr old brit moving to jeddah in 3 weeks

interested in diving, socialising, partying if thats possible, making friends and trying to have a good time!

get in touch if you are in the same boat and need to make friends to avoid insanity!

TGFKASE

LOL...

Thinks he can avoid the insanity....

Big Kevin

Well he's only gotta look at a few of YOUR posts and he'll soon know better m8...

TGFKASE

Hmmmph..

Lucky for you the voices tell me to ignore you.. They have plans for you already....

Big Kevin

The nostril people are your ticket to diminished responsibility??

Hmm, ok.

I've heard worse

TGFKASE

I can't hear the nostril people, thats why I don't know what they are up to...

And I thought simply living in Dubai was my ticket to diminished responsibility....

JeddahJake

Hi Guys (or is that Ah Salaam Alekheim)
Wots going on?