Places to go after Dubai

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Dec 30th 2010, 5:26 am

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Blue Cat

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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I have some friends who have worked in Dubai most of their lives and have retired happily to Cyprus. May be an option to consider.

yes Cyprus is a popular choice with expats, I didn't like the place when we visited on holiday though

Dec 30th 2010, 5:44 am

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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yes Cyprus is a popular choice with expats, I didn't like the place when we visited on holiday though

The most scenic areas are in the Turkish northern section. They do have good western schools, apparently.

Dec 30th 2010, 5:47 am

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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yes Cyprus is a popular choice with expats, I didn't like the place when we visited on holiday though

Not as attractive, financially speaking, since they joined the EU.............

Dec 30th 2010, 5:51 am

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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Not as attractive, financially speaking, since they joined the EU.............

what about places like Turkey and Bulgaria?

Dec 30th 2010, 6:00 am

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what about places like Turkey and Bulgaria?

The idiots in Westminster and Brussels are almost unanimous (except for Nigel Farage, bless him) that Turkey should be allowed to join the EU, thus allowing 72 million people the right to live and work in Welwyn Garden City, if they so wish.

This will leave Turkish properties very affordable...............

Dec 30th 2010, 6:42 am

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The idiots in Westminster and Brussels are almost unanimous (except for Nigel Farage, bless him) that Turkey should be allowed to join the EU, thus allowing 72 million people the right to live and work in Welwyn Garden City, if they so wish.

This will leave Turkish properties very affordable...............

never been to Turkey before, might have to investigate

Dec 30th 2010, 7:47 am

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

2 more years here then a cushy number in Houston is all lined up, TYVM...

Dec 31st 2010, 1:56 pm

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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yes Cyprus is a popular choice with expats, I didn't like the place when we visited on holiday though

Didn't like it?? Where did you stay? There are many lovely areas, but you have to avoid the awful package holiday tourists.

Dec 31st 2010, 2:13 pm

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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Didn't like it?? Where did you stay? There are many lovely areas, but you have to avoid the awful package holiday tourists.

Can you recommend some non-touristy but accessible places to stay for a short visit?

Dec 31st 2010, 3:44 pm

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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Didn't like it?? Where did you stay? There are many lovely areas, but you have to avoid the awful package holiday tourists.

Limassol

Dec 31st 2010, 6:06 pm

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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Limassol

I don't like Limassol either - we always stay in Pissouri and then travel around to other places like Polis and Latchi. Love the mountains in the summer too.

Jan 1st 2011, 6:52 am

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Limassol

Then I am not surprised. That place was ruined about 20 years ago.

LH - Stay inland or away from the tourist centres. It's not a big island so easy to get around.

Jan 4th 2011, 5:48 am

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Re: Places to go after Dubai

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Originally Posted by Jim Smith

We said we'd do two years in the Middle East then move on. Seven years later still here.

You may laugh, but that is what I said 25 years ago! However looking forward to retiring elsewhere soon.[/QUOTE]

I went to Dubai for a holiday ten years ago and here I am now in Abu Dhabi - I think a lot of people come out that way and end up staying longer than anticipated.

I'm planning a few more years in the UAE (up to three I think) then I'll make a decision between Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai or perhaps Canada...however if business is good here I will probably do runs back and forth to see clients and keep things ticking over.

The UK is less of an option - it's just not the Britain I grew up in anymore