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Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 21st 2017, 9:06 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 4,731
Posted By Mogs

Re: Sydney

I would recommend taking enough cigarettes to last you (I would also recommend declaring them at duty free when you arrive - I chickened out of trying to smuggle them in).

Paying the duty at the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 14th 2017, 12:14 am
Replies: 266
Views: 17,180
Posted By Mogs

Re: Room 010

MMI is tax free on Wine and Spirits this weekend (not beer)

A&E is tax free on all (Wine, Spirits and beer)
Forum: Middle East
Aug 29th 2017, 10:09 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,137
Posted By Mogs

Re: VAT Help

I got an invite to the following in a couple of weeks - not sure how much to attend, but considerably less than $57k. Contact details are at the end


With the VAT forum fast approaching, I wanted...
Forum: Middle East
May 23rd 2017, 10:44 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 933
Posted By Mogs

Re: International Driving Permit - France

I have a few years ago - no problem (without an IDL)
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 7th 2016, 5:40 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,588
Posted By Mogs

Re: Dubai Opera

to be fair to them, when we came out from Les Mis, they had it pretty well organised - waited less time than you would normally at a hotel valet (but for 100 AED they really should make the extra...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 6th 2016, 10:14 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,588
Posted By Mogs

Re: Dubai Opera

I'm sure there is but not sure where - the valet parking at the door is AED 100
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 30th 2016, 10:27 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,912
Posted By Mogs

Re: Miracle Garden

There's also the butterfly place nearby which is ok for something to do for half and hour.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 20th 2016, 4:37 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,798
Posted By Mogs

Re: DEWA Bill

This happened to me years ago. Also, to give more closure to the option of claiming the DEWA money back - neither the landlords insurance nor my contents insurance covered the excess water usage -...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Nov 6th 2016, 10:33 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,905
Posted By Mogs

Re: Looking for a job in UAE Please Help

I think your wife would need to be a teacher or lawyer type profession to be able to sponsor her husband (there are specifics which I don't know, but I'm fairly confident a beauty therapist won't be...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2016, 10:28 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 9,071
Posted By Mogs

Re: Best Qatar bank for QAR>GBP transfers?

I would suggest the hassle of using a currency dealer is less hassle than changing bank accounts.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 6th 2016, 11:42 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 2,604
Posted By Mogs

Re: What does a realistic package look like these day

In my opinion :

- Base: same as my current gross salary YES
- Housing: 250-300K NO, 150-180k
- School fees: fees covered for all 3 kids Ideally yes, but more likely +-50k per child
- Bonus:...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 22nd 2016, 11:43 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,990
Posted By Mogs

Re: Emirates ID

Good to know.

We saw the registration queue last time we came through T3 and after 10 minutes of not moving, decided it was quicker just to go through a normal queue.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 22nd 2016, 11:24 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,990
Posted By Mogs

Re: Emirates ID

Do you not need to register it before 1st use ?
Forum: Middle East
May 3rd 2016, 11:23 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By Mogs

Re: Business Bay triangulation ok?

It is part of Downtown Dubai - next to Burj Khalifa - low rise apartments (3-4 storeys I think) - some ground floor ones have small gardens. Lots of pedestrian walkways, small parks, pools, etc
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 1st 2016, 4:31 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 3,445
Posted By Mogs

Re: Who is avoiding their girlfriends today?!?

Does that mean in a room of 46 random people, you are guaranteed at least 2 people have the same birthday ?
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 26th 2016, 1:10 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,304
Posted By Mogs

Re: Leaving the UK-"free" money

....and me. Well that's what I tried to say.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2016, 10:56 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,509
Posted By Mogs

Re: Will the AED tank?

AED is pegged to the USD - so until such time as the UAE government decide to depeg their currency - it is factually as stable as USD.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2016, 10:36 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,509
Posted By Mogs

Re: Will the AED tank?

It is as solid as USD and always will be
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 24th 2016, 12:57 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,304
Posted By Mogs

Re: Leaving the UK-"free" money

I think he might be referring to tax deductable contributions to his UK pension scheme.

He may have the option to remain contributing to his UK company pension scheme and receive the tax...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 23rd 2016, 4:52 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,376
Posted By Mogs

Re: Entertainer

When you buy a flight you either buy a one-way flight or a return flight.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 11th 2015, 9:53 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,699
Posted By Mogs

Re: Qatar thinks of Tax...

Yup and Evian = reverse Naive
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 6th 2015, 5:15 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 18,037
Posted By Mogs

Re: Dubai - what is happening

It might also be worth noting the huge corruption scandal involving Petrobras (including senior government officials, etc) have put a hold on a considerable chunk of O&G work in Brazil.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 6th 2015, 5:07 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By Mogs

Re: Do some KSA positions "require" an expat and others not?

If you provide details of the position being discussed then you're more likely to get an accurate reply
Forum: Middle East
Sep 14th 2015, 9:48 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,644
Posted By Mogs

Re: Vehicle re-registration (Abu Dhabi)

In Dubai (don't know about Abu Dhabi but probably similar) :

1)The registration centre will send you away to get your insurance renewed.

2) I think you have 2 weeks grace period to renew your...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 7th 2015, 8:24 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,399
Posted By Mogs

Re: Summer Holidays

UK next week for two weeks, then back here for a week before heading to Seychelles for a week.

Back to the UK for Christmas for 2 weeks.
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