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Forum: Middle East
Jan 27th 2015, 5:05 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 20,316
Posted By Aero

Re: How much racism is there towards Brit Asians?

That's one for the books. Yes , I certain don't keep quiet either esp when it involves affluent bratty Arab youth they usually act the innocent while generally complying.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 27th 2015, 2:31 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 20,316
Posted By Aero

Re: How much racism is there towards Brit Asians?

Waiting in a line at a fast food counter , I find its the Arab youth that have this down to a fine art.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2015, 8:21 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By Aero

Re: one day in Dubai

Kidzania , that's all you will probably have time for ... and the thing most worth doing regardless, for kids , that is. As mentioned , it is at the massive and spacious "Dubai Mall" which also has...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 21st 2015, 11:43 am
Replies: 31
Views: 12,270
Posted By Aero

Re: Teacher starting new post in Dubai - September 2015

I think the answer must be in this document somewhere :

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/381705/rdr3_1_.pdf

It's a long read but I will look into it.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2015, 7:15 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 12,270
Posted By Aero

Re: Teacher starting new post in Dubai - September 2015

Scamp,

If one is a homeowner, then you suggest one's visits back to the UK must be even fewer, am that correct ? Is there a link you can provide that gives an indication of the most number of days...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 15th 2015, 7:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aero

Re: Is buying property, as opposed to renting, for Expats in Abu Dhabi a real option

Interesting point. I wonder also what the red tape is in so far as selling such a property. Can such "bought-but-really-only-long-term-leased" properties be sold on ? Or is the reality that you are...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 13th 2015, 12:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aero

Re: Is buying property, as opposed to renting, for Expats in Abu Dhabi a real option

One would hope such as the "Gleam of Reem" skyscrapers would be well built , there were some spontaneously cracking tempered glass windows reported of late , kind of scary.

Yes and no doubt any...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 13th 2015, 12:12 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Posted By Aero

Re: Abu Dhabi Schools

British curriculum school fees for year 2 , circa:

Belvedere 25K

Cambridge HS 20K

GEMS Cambridge Int 23K

Yasmina KCA 43K
Forum: Middle East
Jan 13th 2015, 7:17 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,015
Posted By Aero

Re: Do almost all villas in Abu Dhabi have marble floors ?

200k AED for an on-island somewhat central 4 bed villa seems relatively reasonable. In Khalidya village , another gated community they are currently 220-240k.

2 must-haves for me are central AC...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 12th 2015, 5:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aero

Re: Is buying property, as opposed to renting, for Expats in Abu Dhabi a real option

Hmm, what to do to circumvent the greed of landlords, not a lot it seems. So-called "buying" seems to be another loaded issue. The cost of "buying" would be inconsequential for the super-rich with...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2015, 6:07 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,565
Posted By Aero

Is buying property, as opposed to renting, for Expats in Abu Dhabi a real option ?

Question as above , assuming an expat is NOT here for the short term.

Has anyone gone the purchase route and if so , would it make financial sense ?

I gather expatriates from non-GCC countries...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2015, 8:18 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Posted By Aero

Re: Is the cost of living now really as dire as this portrays ?

I have a friend working in Al Ain. I met up with him a year ago at the main Al Ain mall that has a small ice rink, had brunch there. Then breathed a huge sigh of relief on arriving back in Dubai...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 10th 2015, 1:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Posted By Aero

Re: Abu Dhabi Schools

Surprising to hear tha about Saadiyat island when I gather it is among the most expensive.

The lack of housing is not helped by the fact that sometimes new developments are being corporate bulk...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 9th 2015, 7:45 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Posted By Aero

Re: Is the cost of living now really as dire as this portrays ?

Thanks for your take on this.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 9th 2015, 1:17 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Posted By Aero

Is the cost of living now really as dire as this portrays ?

Expats tell how they were financially forced to leave the UAE | The National (http://www.thenational.ae/business/personal-finance/expats-tell-how-they-were-financially-forced-to-leave-the-uae#page2)...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 8th 2015, 11:17 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,063
Posted By Aero

Re: White Goods from UK

Thanks , and I imagine its inexpensive too. In the UK this sort of thing would be cost prohibitive and necessitate a trip to eg. Currys . V useful tip !
Forum: Middle East
Jan 8th 2015, 9:18 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,063
Posted By Aero

Re: White Goods from UK

How easy is it to arrange transport and delivery of these second hand items out there ?

Are there "man with a van" services ? Some of these items require 2 strapping people to carry and a big van...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 7th 2015, 6:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,063
Posted By Aero

Re: White Goods from UK

It seems that even cookers are not standard, you have to buy this too . I can't imagine shipping one of these.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 5th 2015, 6:07 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,015
Posted By Aero

Re: Do almost all villas in Abu Dhabi have marble floors ?

Was it this ?

Where to rent in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2015 | The National (http://www.thenational.ae/business/personal-finance/where-to-rent-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-in-2015)
Forum: Middle East
Jan 5th 2015, 9:48 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,015
Posted By Aero

Re: Do almost all villas in Abu Dhabi have marble floors ?

As regards rent rises , are compound villas any more or less likely to have big increases compared to non-compound villas ?
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2014, 10:48 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,015
Posted By Aero

Re: Do almost all villas in Abu Dhabi have marble floors ?

We managed to view a villa on island in a compound rather than MBZ. Its the kind of place I would be glad to call home.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 31st 2014, 10:39 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,430
Posted By Aero

Re: Suggestions for British curriculum school in Abu Dhabi island and immediate outsk

We visited Ajyal . How apt to say beggars cannot be choosers. We pray we do not have to send our kid there. Cranleigh, BSAK , BISAD and even dare I say Repton were more than acceptable. Although...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 30th 2014, 12:32 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,869
Posted By Aero

Re: 2015-2016 tax year and minimising tax liability

Thank you Johnnyboy for the link , I will look it it soon but not just yet as we are about to head out the door to a mall.

So if I start work in June 2015, does this mean I have to severely limit...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 30th 2014, 5:36 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,869
Posted By Aero

Re: 2015-2016 tax year and minimising tax liability

"Your status can change from one tax year to the next. Check your status if your situation changes, for example:

you spend more or less time in the UK
you buy or sell a home in the UK
you change...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 30th 2014, 5:18 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,869
Posted By Aero

Re: 2015-2016 tax year and minimising tax liability

I accept what you have said. There is the split year treatment that applies and would exempt me from tax on UAE earnings before I become deemed non-resident, is there not ?

"When you move in or...
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