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Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 25th 2009, 7:04 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: What to bring

Thanks a lot Jim!

Knew that it was just a matter of time to find out where to get them...

Regards
Monsoonhunter
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 25th 2009, 5:43 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: What to bring

Hi kittycat1,

have arrived in Dubai only 2 weeks ago and it was a bit massive on the job-side.

However, when walking through the shopping malls, I could not yet spot anything which is not...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 22nd 2009, 9:52 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Hi,

did arrive in Dubai some 10 days ago, which have been quite massiv... Things are a bit different than expected, so virtually all my time I will work in Sharjah (several locations like al Majaz...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 9th 2009, 9:56 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,294
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: RAK half marathon

Hi rowell,

am still enjoying the luxury of jogging outside in the German summer....

On the treadmill, you are not affected by head wind and the general air resistance, so running on the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 6th 2009, 7:12 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,294
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: RAK half marathon

Thanks Commander,

see you then at least in RAK, ok, maybe only from behind... But hope the make it under 1:50:00 this time which should be possible in case there is not so much difference in...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 6th 2009, 6:34 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,294
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: RAK half marathon

Hi Commander,

would love to join... Did rund my first HM last year in Hong Kong, in four more this year. However, not really fast though, PR is just over 1:50 achieved last March in Manila......
Forum: Middle East
Aug 3rd 2009, 3:02 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Hi MH,

thanks again! Once I have all the documents ready which I need to rent a flat, first thing will be to go to Spinney's Mirdif and check their info board about free accomodation in the area,...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 2nd 2009, 8:12 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Dubai crackdown on 'villa sharers'

Dear admon,

so I should (being bachelor), when I hopefully arrive soon in Dubai, exlusively look out for an apartment, to avoid potential troubles later? But I hope that I can rent a 2 BHK without...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 2nd 2009, 8:03 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Thanks again BC,

I do think Mirdif is really the reasonable choice, but I got distracted by high-rise residential buildings with a nice view (I once had in Singapore...).

Yeah, as I think I...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 1st 2009, 7:48 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Thanks again,

now I'm sure the problem is with my maps as many areas are at a slightly different location depending on the individual map and when comapared to Google Maps. But I think you are...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 31st 2009, 3:19 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Thanks BC,

but do have a map :confused:...

The problem was just sitting in fron of the map. Did mix up Dubai Mall with MoE... :o

(So do really hope now Business Bay is next to Dubai...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 31st 2009, 2:44 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Hi,

interesting thought, but did find not so many options directly at Al Wasl, but rather at an area nearby (Business Bay, next to MoE). Was this one included in your suggestion.

The amenities...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 31st 2009, 7:07 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Hi,

thanks a lot for your participation... And also to the viewers (65 so far, who had no objection...)...

So I count 4:0 in favour of Mirdif (pro: Euc-, BC and based on older threads also MH...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 29th 2009, 11:12 am
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,774
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Hi Kittycat1, Kieren, Silas, Dibba and the other citizens of the People's Republic of Mirdif,

still waiting for the attestation of my university diploma by the UAE embassy in Berlin. Am getting a...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 28th 2009, 6:53 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,300
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Returning to the UAE after your holidays?

There is no doubt about it! :p
Forum: Middle East
Jul 28th 2009, 6:42 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,300
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Returning to the UAE after your holidays?

It seems to me that (maybe nowaday rare cases) of expats-to-be who have not yet started their job in the Emirates (and are not returning from a vacation) are also not required to produce such a...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 27th 2009, 8:14 pm
Replies: 2,276
Views: 348,774
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Newbies....Introduce yourselves to the ME crowd

Hi Kieran C,

am also a newby, am about to leave to Dubai soon...

Did post a few things lately, and some very helpful pieces of advice and remarks can be found here......
Forum: Middle East
Jul 26th 2009, 12:56 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Working in Knowledge City and Sharjah - where to look for accomodation?

Hi,

hope you all had a good start into the new week... Still waiting for the UAE embassy in Berlin to finally put their stamp on my environmental engineering diploma....

Did scan quite a few...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 25th 2009, 7:01 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,427
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Ramadan Running?

Dear all,

thanks a lot for your replies! They really help a lot!

Was only concerned about the shorts (not too tight for sure), but did totally forget about the water! This together with the...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 25th 2009, 6:54 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,045
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Advice to Newbies

Hi Ethos,

that was my initial thought as well, saving a good part of the housing allowance. However, as I understand my contract, they pay it 'up to 100.000 AED'. In my understanding, they pay the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 25th 2009, 2:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,427
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Ramadan Running?

Dear all,

still did not receive my legalised diploma from the embassy, so I continue to post here... (and potentially making too many thoughts...)

As I am running about 40 to 50km a week,...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 25th 2009, 1:40 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,045
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Advice to Newbies

Thanks again, Kitty,

fear it is not possible that my employer will provide accomodation, which of course would be the optimal solution for me...

Instead, will try no to use the accomodation...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 24th 2009, 9:19 pm
Replies: 243
Views: 45,471
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: OK So we did a runner......

Wow!

While reading through this whole thread, I developed some doubts whether it was the right decision to go to Dubai (soon...). But at least my employer is social enough to pay the full year...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 24th 2009, 11:23 am
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Again... Banking questions...

Hmmm... But would it be safer comapred to an account in Germany...? Thought the main reason to have an off-shore account would be tax issues?
Forum: Middle East
Jul 24th 2009, 7:14 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,045
Posted By Monsoonhunter

Re: Advice to Newbies

Thanks Kitty,

luckily, I think I can move then, and a few of the mentioned setting-up costs are paid by my employer (agent's fees)....

When you talk about '5%', this refers to the annual...
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