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Forum: Middle East
May 3rd 2009, 7:23 am
Replies: 54
Views: 9,836
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Al Raha Gardens

130 for a 3 bed??!

It sounds too good to be true :)
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2009, 12:49 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 9,836
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Al Raha Gardens

We are looking at ARG, what do you think the " right " price for a 3-4 bedroom villa should be then?

I am not in a hurry, I am waiting for June-July, but wanted to get an idea from those who...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2009, 12:31 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Villa/ flat sharing in AD?

Oh, good to know :)

I am learning all the tricks step by step, taxis are driving me mad at the moment, the bloody drivers don't know anything, they expect me to pay and also show them the route to...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2009, 12:14 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Villa/ flat sharing in AD?

thank you Bambi, I just came from Spinneys and took all the numbers on the noticeboard, will start making phone calls :)
Forum: Middle East
Apr 29th 2009, 4:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Villa/ flat sharing in AD?

Thanks Mariah,

Unfortunatelly I can't see the details, the site is blocked ( I know, i can install a VPN, didn't do it yet ).

BR,

Paul
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 11:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Villa/ flat sharing in AD?

Thanks Anna, I will check it.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 6:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Villa/ flat sharing in AD?

thanks BC, I know it is but I know a lot of people doing this in AD :)
Forum: Middle East
Apr 27th 2009, 4:29 am
Replies: 13
Views: 990
Posted By Paul Eric

Villa/ flat sharing in AD?

Hi,

I was wondering if there are any websites where I can see adverts on accomodation sharing in AD. I am planning to share for a while, the prices seem to go down and there is no point in...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 10th 2009, 5:35 pm
Replies: 171
Views: 38,647
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: British VPN/ IP address

I am moving to AD in 1 week and I need to install VPN ASAP, could anyone PM me the details of the one they are using and it's working?

Many thanks !

Paul
Forum: Middle East
Apr 6th 2009, 10:03 am
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Finally moving to AD - in 2 weeks

Hi all and thanks for the messages :)

You have been very helpful during the entire process of negotiating my move to AD.

I look forward to see you all in AD in 2 weeks time, we'll definitely...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 4th 2009, 8:54 am
Replies: 10
Views: 858
Posted By Paul Eric

Finally moving to AD - in 2 weeks

Hi all,

I am finally moving to AD on the 18th of April, will be in a hotel ( Millenium I think ) for a few weeks, then I will need to find a place.

In this order of priority:

1. where can I...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2009, 4:11 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 17,651
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Cars in UAE- not that cheap

I think I am going to get a SH car from US ( I know it's not Gulf specs ), I can get a fantastic deal in the US, half price compared to any " reduced price due to expat leaving" cars advertised on...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 20th 2009, 8:14 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,292
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Renting in Dubai, commuting to Abu Dhabi

Thank you all for your responses.

I know that commuting would be a pain, but to be honest, when you start feeling happy you found a place in AD at 300K, it shows how bad the rental market in AD...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2009, 9:16 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,292
Posted By Paul Eric

Renting in Dubai, commuting to Abu Dhabi

Hi all,

I am thinking, as an alternative, I could rent in Dubai and commute to Abu Dhabi for work. The reasons are: cheaper rent, possibility to pay by 3, 4 or maybe more cheques, etc

What do...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2009, 9:34 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,810
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: UK Property Market - Good time to buy?

Here is my view: prices will continue to drop for the next 2 years, as many owners would be FORCED to sell their houses. Why do I say that?
Many mortgages will come to the end of their 2-3 years of...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 18th 2009, 8:53 am
Replies: 52
Views: 17,651
Posted By Paul Eric

Cars in UAE- not that cheap

I read many posts saying cars in UAE are cheaper than UK, so I started to look at UAE classifieds ( out of curiosity ) to find out that cars are not really that cheap in UAE.

What do you think?...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 17th 2009, 8:33 am
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

A quick update: I just received the contract by post, they agreed with 3 months notice :) We didn't agree the move date yet, it would probably be around 15 February.

I am negotiating the passport...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2008, 2:25 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Happy New Year to all of you !

I will soon start my preparations for my move to Abu Dhabi and I wanted to ask, based on your experience:

- is it better to bring my own furniture from UK (...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 27th 2008, 6:04 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Well, I am still waiting for my contract but I am assuming they are going to go for the " local hire ". Company is a large multinational ( not constructions :)

If they insist with the 1 month...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 27th 2008, 8:54 am
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Thanks for the advice AA, I read almost all the threads from last year till now and I already have an idea on how certain things work in AD.

I will try to keep expenses to a minimum ( won't rush...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 25th 2008, 8:09 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Eva, busybee, thanks for your replys.

I am hoping the market will calm down a little bit by the time I get there. Taking into account the number of people loosing their jobs ( I feel really sorry...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 25th 2008, 7:31 am
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Ok, it looks like I am coming to Abu Dhabi :), probably beginning of Feb.

Hotel for 4-5 weeks and then... we'll see. I think it's time to do some serious reading about where to live in Abi Dhabi...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 20th 2008, 6:06 am
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

I am not quite clear on the " tax free " status of my potential earnings in the UAE.

Does it mean that after one year I will be able to transfer the money to my UK account and not be liable for...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2008, 4:21 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Is it really the norm Eva? It would be helpful to know companies in Abu dhabi that offered 5 weeks as norm for temporary accomodation recently ( it's always good to give real examples ).
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2008, 4:02 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 10,983
Posted By Paul Eric

Re: Got an offer to move to Abu Dhabi, any advice on cost of living?

Thanks Foxes. Holiday entitlement is 40 days, but they couldn't explain to me what it means in full weeks :), they sent an explanation on how they count days which I am not quite clear on, but I...
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