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Forum: Middle East
Jun 1st 2011, 4:17 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,937
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Which ME Location

Thanks Millhouse... What you say is probably very true! I stayed in Dubai for five years and never was a fan... but while the "printing press" was running I sucked it up and carried on!

I...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 8:26 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,937
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Which ME Location

Meow, thank you for your comments... not bitter I assure you, was an interesting experience and a gamble which didnt pay off! shit happens, so we move onto the next one!... just felt like having a...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 3:26 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,937
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Which ME Location

Dear Northernlad, indeed some people have done well in Dubai as undoubtably they would probably do elsewhere.

Im certainly aware that Dubai and to a lesser (although possibly growing) extent Abu...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 2:55 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,937
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Which ME Location

If you are speaking of road infrastructure then yes I agree (most of the contractors are still waiting to be paid) In terms of "walking the streets" there are no streets to walk around except...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 2:19 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,937
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Which ME Location

So you think that the three places are cosmopolitan, organised, civilised and gorgeous??? :rofl:

The bitter stage came and went quite quickly... I had my experience and most have had theirs... Im...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 2:14 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 11,076
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Destitute in Dubai

Herve,

Indeed I agree with your sentiments. I remember everybody telling me I was mad not buy real estate as EVERYONE was making huge money on 10% deposits. I certainly saw my invitations to...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 3:33 am
Replies: 496
Views: 276,985
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Dubai debt skips - the facts only please

Im assuming that you have taken out a loan or credit card which is then backed with "guarantee cheques".

So after you have missed or discontinue repayments they will have deposited the "guarantee...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 2:50 am
Replies: 60
Views: 11,076
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Destitute in Dubai

Love Herve' story!

Brilliant... unfortunately there are many other stories similar... not as high profile but similar..

I understand many people have been reckless and sucked in by the "endless...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 2:18 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,937
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Which ME Location

Dubai by far for lifestyle, however as one noted here... it is bankrupt! depending on what field you are in it may not offer a huge opportunity to grow the business whereas Qatar would..

But...
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2011, 2:04 am
Replies: 110
Views: 9,664
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: Help to avoid another sleepless night for me in the UK plse

I would suggest you look at what it is you earn now... the cost of living in Dubai is high, however if it is more than you earn now (forget the tax free part everyone raves on about) then you should...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 31st 2011, 1:53 am
Replies: 85
Views: 8,398
Posted By spencerbarnes

Re: How Much do you Spend?

If you enjoy decent food, dont mind a splash of wine and eat out three times weekly... AED20k goes in a heart beat!

This place is designed to suck everything out of you.... :eek:
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