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Forum: Middle East
Oct 6th 2010, 9:46 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,555
Posted By libby2010

Re: Relocating to Dubai

am totally in the same boat and trying to organise relocation at short notice.
thanks to emirates millhouse I have Julie, who owns a relocation business and is absolutely FANTASTIC.
endlessly...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 1st 2010, 8:01 am
Replies: 105
Views: 13,820
Posted By libby2010

Re: Dubai covers up..

i don,t understand this stuff about trools.for me liberation is all about choice .but this is just another sad old first generation feminist who cannot accept other people,s views .
and what is...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 26th 2010, 4:47 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 13,820
Posted By libby2010

Re: Dubai covers up..

thanks glynster, its nice to get a change from bitchy comments. ;)
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 26th 2010, 8:49 am
Replies: 105
Views: 13,820
Posted By libby2010

Re: Dubai covers up..

that's a good idea - never thought of that.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 26th 2010, 8:39 am
Replies: 105
Views: 13,820
Posted By libby2010

Re: Dubai covers up..

maybe if i had been in saudi where everyone has to wear the abaya it would have been fine, but it seems true that a western woman in an abaya attracts attention. what a shame. i would have liked to...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 25th 2010, 11:54 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 13,820
Posted By libby2010

Re: Dubai covers up..

can we get back to the cover up topic?

I don't live in dubai-yet.
but on my last visit I bought an abaya and headscarf thing, which to me seem the ultimate in liberation. no matter what I am...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 24th 2010, 10:13 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By libby2010

Re: How's the houseshare market these days?

how about keeping the apartment and sharing it. would that be a possible option? am interested.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 21st 2010, 8:55 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

hi sassy, sounds fab!!! am looking forward to meeting you .
Forum: Middle East
Sep 21st 2010, 8:53 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

thanks patsy for the detailed advice! that sounds extremely sensible. am going over next week and will check it out.
libby :)
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2010, 10:00 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

ok, reality check !
2 bed apartment with communal pool and internet and sat tv in well maintained building with caretaker in middle of town?
getting warmer? or where do i have to cut down more?
...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2010, 9:24 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

now that seems an obvious question, but i must admit it's not quite so easy to answer and I obviously havent given it proper thought yet. so thank you for that!
to start with i will probably not be...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2010, 8:25 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

SWEET OF YOU ALL TO REASSURE ME - can you go one step further and tell me about nice areas to live in and ones to avoid, p l e a s e !!!!!!!!!!!
I had a quote from a relocation firm to show me...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2010, 5:09 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Unhappy Re: Moving to Dubai...

so with 10000 ( 2000 GBP ) to spend a month i can only allow less than
8ooo for rent for a 2 bed. apartment. does that mean i will have to live in a dump or are all the nice areas out of my reach...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 20th 2010, 4:48 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

does that include air con and do you expect this ammount a month or once a year?
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 5:18 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

whow - what a coincidence! still, I have taken up so much of your time just now iI will not strech your patience. if you are willing to share any more experiences they will be gratefully received....
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 5:10 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

thanks, that will keep me going. I will check them all out. pity you live in abu dabi or you could advise me on some nice areas to live in as well. but thanks for your help.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 4:48 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

oh, I see what you mean. it's so good to talk to someone down to earth who knows what things are actually like. our guys here just say it's all so easy and never talk about money.what and where is...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 4:30 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

what u say is quite worrying. we have been told it's easy to start a company and tax free. so what are the tax liabilities? i really value yoour input. as to visa, he has to do it himself. so what...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 3:56 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

he wants to move his business to dubai, he is an independant consultant in international chemical management. would it mean starting up a ltd company? he has not got a visa yet. it's all so in the...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 3:41 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

ar this stage we are still hoping we can combine homeand office. thats why i wonder if it then needs to be in a free zone. relocation company sounds good, will google. thanks.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 2:47 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

meow has mentioned that she and her partner work from home. how can that be set up and what kind of visa do you need for that and does that mean I need to live in a 'free zone' ? if so which one ?
...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 2:24 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

good point .do you know anyone or an agent?
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 10:00 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

hi sessou, thanks for your quick reply. that's a start. do you know anyone who would be interested to show me around for a day or two from 27th sept. I would be very happy to pay.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2010, 9:11 am
Replies: 61
Views: 7,607
Posted By libby2010

Re: Moving to Dubai...

hi all, I am new to this forum and desperate for some advice.

we are planning to move to dubai and want to establish an adress before christmas. as yet I do not know in which district my husband's...
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