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Forum: Middle East
Jul 16th 2014, 12:39 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Cargo from UK to UAE advice

FYI - I didn't have an address too - but I just notified them of my address whilst the goods were in transit.

One thing you will need however is your residency visa or work permit.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 16th 2014, 11:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Cargo from UK to UAE advice

I used a company called Angloshipping.

Same as you, I only wanted to ship certain personal items across - and in total I had about 15 large cartons, and a golf bag. Total quote was around 650 GBP...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 14th 2014, 9:35 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: New or Used cars?

FYI - Sergio cars has a 2009 GLK with 1 year warranty and only 49KM on the clock for 90k AED which seemed like a good deal - the showroom is behind Al Tayers motors on Sheikh Zayed Road if that helps...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 14th 2014, 5:05 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: New or Used cars?

Cheers guys - Ive narrowed it down to two very different vehicles - an 2008 X6 and a 2012 Camero. I fully appreciate the X6 would be a risk given its age and with it not being in warranty.

Will...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 10th 2014, 11:44 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: New or Used cars?

Hi - You are right you can pick a 1 year old Golf R for that price, but the new Mk7 Golf R is not out until September and I would rather have a Mk7 GTI to a 1 year old soon to be replaced Golf R.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 10th 2014, 10:59 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By spiritofistanbul

New or Used cars?

Hi guys - apologies as I know this question will very much depend on a number of factors, however I am looking to buy a car in Dubai, but what I would like to know is peoples views on whether I...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2014, 11:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,245
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Banking in Dubai for a UK expat

Hi guys - I currently have a Barclays account in the UK, but I understand that they are in the process of closing down in the UAE.

I have been told to avoid HSBC as they are rubbish.

From the...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 28th 2014, 11:10 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,095
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Best places to live in Dubai

Hi - I am due to move to Dubai in the next 6 weeks or so. I will be working in Downtown Dubai but I have not yet sorted out any permanent accommodation.

My budget will be around 150-160k AED and...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 27th 2014, 2:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Doha vs Dubai

Thanks all!

I thought as much but after doing quite a bit of research into Doha I was sold on the idea - but recent uncertainties around Qatar (i.e. world cup issues, the spat with Saudi etc etc)...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 25th 2014, 6:19 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Doha vs Dubai

Hi - I have recently accepted a job in Doha and was planning on arriving next month, however my current workplace are trying to make me stay with the business and have offered to relocate me to...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2014, 8:26 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Moving to Qatar - Some questions?

Hi Sam

How are you finding the Ezdan West Bay apartments - we are looking for a 1/2 bed apartment in West Bay and have got Ezdan as one of the apartment blocks for us to check out - I have heard...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 19th 2014, 8:23 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,292
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Will UK appliances work in Doha?

Cheers guys! It thankfully means I can tell the wife that the XBOX is coming with us!
Forum: Middle East
Feb 18th 2014, 3:45 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,292
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Will UK appliances work in Doha?

Hey guys

Please could someone advise if UK appliances (i.e. TV's, Kitchen Appliances, other electrical) work in Doha? If so, do I need any special converters or plug adapters?

Thanks
Forum: Middle East
Feb 5th 2014, 2:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Qatar - would I need a car?

Has anyone been on those West Bay buses yet?

Would be good to know what they are like - i.e. are they punctual?
Forum: Middle East
Feb 5th 2014, 1:36 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Qatar - would I need a car?

Cheers guys

:thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Feb 5th 2014, 10:31 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Qatar - would I need a car?

Hi

I am currently looking for apartments near to my work in West Bay so that I can minimise my commute to work.

The apartments I have seen are around 10-15 mins walk away from the office.
...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2014, 11:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Doha - cost of living

Im just trying to get informed :p
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2014, 11:31 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Doha - cost of living

Hi everyone

Now that Qatar is the most expensive place to live in the ME, just wondering how relative this is when you compare it to other cities like London, Berlin, New York, Sydney etc etc.
...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 23rd 2014, 11:07 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Potential move to Doha

Thanks - I understand that I need to come to Qatar with an open mind and will have to tolerate a lot more than I would do here in the UK.

I am also hoping things improve in Qatar over the next...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2014, 3:53 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Potential move to Doha

Oh no that doesn't fill me with much confidence:(It cant be that bad - can it?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2014, 3:47 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Potential move to Doha

Oh no - that doesn't fill me with much confidence! Surely it cant be all that bad - can it?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 22nd 2014, 1:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Has anyone stayed in a serviced apartment in Doha

Thanks all

I am in the process of getting some quotes. One question though - is negotiating or haggling frowned upon in the ME? Or are people not supposed to do this and just accept the price...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 21st 2014, 2:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Has anyone stayed in a serviced apartment in Doha

Hi - I was wondering if anyone has anyone has had any experience of staying within any of the following serviced apartments within Doha:

W Hotel
Kempinski
Marriot
St Regis
Any others?

Was...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 21st 2014, 11:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Re: Potential move to Doha

Thanks for the response co durham boy - much appreciated.

My biggest worry was my wife not finding any employment out there.

Fingers crossed we get the right package now - and if all being...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2014, 12:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By spiritofistanbul

Potential move to Doha

Hi guys

I am a newbie to the site. I am currently working in the UK and have been considering a potential move to Doha.

My first preference for a move to the middle east was Dubai (mainly due...
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