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Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 2:27 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

Granted some people are in a fortunate position to get the gilded contracts - school fees - accommodation - all the bells and whistles. This proportion is a tiny percentile of the expat community....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 2:08 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

I saw Piers ridiculous advertisement for Dubai - total television trash. I also watched the recent Panorama expose on the workers here. The Independents recent article "Dark Side of Dubai" rang very...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 1:59 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

"Don't move to Dubai" is just my opinion.

It [my opinion] might not be that of others, but it is mine and I have the right to relate it to others. Just as others have the right to disagree.
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 1:46 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

Thanks Blue Cat.

We paid off the debt we had for apartment in one go the week after my partner was made redundant. UAE credit cards paid off and chopped up. We withdraw cash as and when. I simply...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 1:39 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

All so defensive! Vicious in places, actually. Totally unnecessary!

It's a great place. Happy sailing - hope those water pumps hold out ....
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 1:28 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

Actually, I would be able to approach a bank in the UK and ask for such a loan - I have that ability in bricks and mortar. My post was entirely around letting people know some more facts. You can't...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 1:18 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

I deal in facts, not bubble orientated myth ...

Researched Dubai for 4 months before moving guys ...

Of course came out with hope and dreams, as we all do ...

Off to a party tonight where I...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 1:04 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

'tis sad times - the world over ...

People need to know the truth around this particular emerging economy K. Some of the 'research' I did before coming out here was in these very forums. These...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 12:29 pm
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Re: Don't move to Dubai

Hi K.

It's not just us Klaus, it's at least 60% of the people in our social, and professional circle. All of whom have one partner that has been made redundant, all of whom know many many many...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 17th 2009, 11:30 am
Replies: 82
Views: 8,441
Posted By johnah9

Don't move to Dubai

Hi all.

What a load of nonsense I’ve been reading on the forum. I usually use the forum for research on things to do, places to go etc, and find it a great resource but I'm so infuriated by these...
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