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Old Aug 19th 2009, 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by TGFKASE
Not at all...

Top of the list for any wannabe expat still stuck in the UK..

Lets face it, would you rather live in a double-wide in Boondocks, Louisiana or a 5 bedroom + maids villa, overlooking palm trees and artificial lakes in Dubai..????
Too be quite frank ... the former

who would want to live with a bunch of religious maniacs
who wear frocks and dont drink

At least our gators are real ..not plastic
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Old Aug 19th 2009, 7:36 pm
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Hi.
I've just accepted a position with BAE in Dharahn.
Thought I'd say hello.

I used to be quite good a pub quizzes,
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Old Aug 20th 2009, 2:47 am
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I used to be quite good a pub quizzes,
shame you're not in dubai then, lol...welcome, nonetheless...

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Old Aug 20th 2009, 3:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Ray
Too be quite frank ... the former

who would want to live with a bunch of religious maniacs
who wear frocks and dont drink

At least our gators are real ..not plastic
Who, the Quakers?????
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Old Aug 24th 2009, 6:52 am
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Who, the Quakers?????

Darlington's south of Hadrian's Wall
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Old Aug 24th 2009, 12:47 pm
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Hi I'm sam, im 22 from Colchester, essex (yea yea no jokes ), My boyfriend is a structural engineer looking for work in Dubai and we have a 5 month old son. We've heard stories from other ex-pat's and it sounds like an amazing opportunity for us and for our son. I joined the site to do some major research before we jump in head first. Any tips would be fantastic as there is so much information to plough through it's a bit overwhelming. BTW i know this was mentioned 70 pages ago but I'm great at pub quizzes lol
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Old Aug 24th 2009, 3:21 pm
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Originally Posted by sambo1986
Hi I'm sam, im 22 from Colchester, essex (yea yea no jokes ), My boyfriend is a structural engineer looking for work in Dubai and we have a 5 month old son. We've heard stories from other ex-pat's and it sounds like an amazing opportunity for us and for our son. I joined the site to do some major research before we jump in head first. Any tips would be fantastic as there is so much information to plough through it's a bit overwhelming. BTW i know this was mentioned 70 pages ago but I'm great at pub quizzes lol
If you great at pub quizes keep an eye at Madam Madusa...

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Old Aug 24th 2009, 7:32 pm
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I've just noticed that I have now made 100 or so posts - I'm new to the forum but not the ME, so far I have gained quite a bit of useful info, read and engaged in some entertaining/confusing/amusing banter, have not been shot down in flames too many times, ventured out to the quiz (only once I know..but it's a long way from home) and met some nice folk. So just thought I would say thanks to the regulars and encourage other newbies to participate
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Old Aug 31st 2009, 6:49 am
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Originally Posted by sambo1986
Hi I'm sam, im 22 from Colchester, essex (yea yea no jokes ), My boyfriend is a structural engineer looking for work in Dubai and we have a 5 month old son. We've heard stories from other ex-pat's and it sounds like an amazing opportunity for us and for our son. I joined the site to do some major research before we jump in head first. Any tips would be fantastic as there is so much information to plough through it's a bit overwhelming. BTW i know this was mentioned 70 pages ago but I'm great at pub quizzes lol
First tip: if you do come here, your boyfriend will need to become your husband. Some people live together without been married (it is against the law of the land) and get about it without problem. But with a baby I see it almost impossible as he will not be able to sponsor you or your baby and you will not be covered by his health insurance... among other things.
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Old Sep 2nd 2009, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by Dubaidog
I've just noticed that I have now made 100 or so posts - I'm new to the forum but not the ME, so far I have gained quite a bit of useful info, read and engaged in some entertaining/confusing/amusing banter, have not been shot down in flames too many times, ventured out to the quiz (only once I know..but it's a long way from home) and met some nice folk. So just thought I would say thanks to the regulars and encourage other newbies to participate
hi all well just joined ,brummie guy currently working in afghanistan so hello everyone looking forward to chatting and making new friends looks an ok website speak soon gary
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Old Sep 12th 2009, 6:10 am
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Hey all I have now lived in the UAE for one month and two weeks now so no that new, but have recently moved from abu dhabi to dubai. Would love to meet some new people now that I am in a new place again and don't know anyone.

A quick bio of myself for those who didn't read the one I posted when I was living in Abu Dhabi. I am a 23 year old female from Kent and generally like to do things such as shopping (thats a no brainer), going out for drinks, going to the beach now that I live in a country with good beaches, reading ect.
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Old Sep 14th 2009, 9:13 am
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Hi everyone, arrived Al Ain last week after 2 years in Doha, it's like paradise here after the dust and humidity of Doha.....and it's got a lotta green!!! We are husband and wife, originally from the UK, husband works at Horizon, I don't!!
We are currently in a hotel but are looking for a villa. Has anybody got any thoughts on Burami, our housing allowance doesn't appear to be anything like we need for a place in Al Ain.

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Old Sep 15th 2009, 8:20 pm
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Hi I'm Brian, from Scotland. Hopefully moving out to UAE with my lovely and adorable wife. No Kids, but hoping to start trying in the coming months.
anyways, nice to meet y'all
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Old Sep 15th 2009, 10:51 pm
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Hi I'm Brian, from Scotland. Hopefully moving out to UAE with my lovely and adorable wife. No Kids, but hoping to start trying in the coming months.
anyways, nice to meet y'all
Another bleedin scotch ...at least he is with you lot
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Old Sep 16th 2009, 4:31 am
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Another bleedin scotch ...at least he is with you lot


Welcome Brian.
Ignore the pig above.
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