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Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 9th 2019, 8:38 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By reddiva

Re: Second Hand Book Shops

There is one in Times Square, on the level you come out of the carpark and there is also a small one at the Dubai Garden Centre
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 25th 2019, 6:32 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Posted By reddiva

Re: Dubai Jazz Festival

It was on Dubai Eye and all the others including 92. I dont think The Scottish bird is on it now
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Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2019, 3:42 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 4,233
Posted By reddiva

Re: Qatar - Seeking advice regarding final salary and gratuity payment

I would go and speak to the Ministry Of Labor i dont think anyone on here lives/works in Doha. There was one poster but i think he has gone back to the UK. In Dubai my boss transfers the EOSB then...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 24th 2019, 8:54 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Posted By reddiva

Re: Dubai Jazz Festival

It has been all over the radio for months...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 23rd 2019, 11:27 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Posted By reddiva

Re: Dubai Jazz Festival

It is the best venue in Dubai. I saw her years ago when she was the warm up act to George Michael
When she was on everyone went to the bar
Forum: Middle East
Feb 23rd 2019, 11:24 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,770
Posted By reddiva

Re: Multiple packages per family + Primary Teacher packages

Most of my clients who pay schooling do it on reimbursement now
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 23rd 2019, 11:19 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,679
Posted By reddiva

Re: Best way to ‘manage’ tax code when moving to oman

When i left the UK ( 13 years ago) i completed a P85 tax form. I moved here in the month of July and received about a grand back. https://www.gov.uk/tax-right-retire-abroad-return-to-uk all the info...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 23rd 2019, 7:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,146
Posted By reddiva

Re: ACRO Check

I highly doubt a fine will stop you getting a UAE visa. I know of people who were convicted of drunk driving in the UK and were never rejected by immigration.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 23rd 2019, 4:36 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By reddiva

Re: Holidays Adertisements

Booking.com
Trip Advisor
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Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 20th 2019, 3:47 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By reddiva

Re: dubai taxi

Flag a cab down and ask. There are plenty driving around
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 18th 2019, 5:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By reddiva

Re: tyres

All i will say is avoid the petrol stations. I have low profiles and got 2 new ones at a garage on Umm Suqiem road opposite Danube. They charged me 600 each whereas the petrol stations wanted almost...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 11th 2019, 11:19 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By reddiva

Re: Best Pizza?

I always make my own. much nicer
Feb 11th 2019, 9:02 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 12,130
Posted By reddiva

Re: Working in Doha, Qatar

He wouldnt get 150-200 basic before housing no, that is way way over current market levels
Current market levels would be 114000 to 130000 plus housing
Feb 11th 2019, 7:32 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 12,130
Posted By reddiva

Re: Working in Doha, Qatar

If the housing is a decent amount and he is single or married ( no kids) and the Wife can also work then it is a decent amount
If he has a Wife who isn't going to work, a couple of kids and has to...
Feb 11th 2019, 7:21 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 12,130
Posted By reddiva

Re: Working in Doha, Qatar

Is housing on top of that? if so how much? does he have a family, if so is schooling covered/medical and flight
If there is no housing/schooling/family medical/insurance then it is a low salary for...
Feb 11th 2019, 7:05 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 12,130
Posted By reddiva

Re: Working in Doha, Qatar

Is it an on or offshore role? rotation or permanent stay in Doha
I should of asked this before
Forum: Middle East
Feb 11th 2019, 3:37 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,770
Posted By reddiva

Re: Multiple packages per family + Primary Teacher packages

My understanding is that of yours, if you are getting it all then your Wife will not or vice versa
Feb 11th 2019, 3:35 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 12,130
Posted By reddiva

Re: Working in Doha, Qatar

Tell me what the offer is and i will give you the answer
I dont think anyone on the board works for QP
Forum: Spain
Feb 9th 2019, 10:46 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 944
Posted By reddiva

Re: Beauty Therapy Tenerife

A friend lived and worked as a Therapist in Tenerife from 2011-2013. The pay was dire, she could only get part time work and in the end left and moved back to the UK
Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2019, 9:47 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,111
Posted By reddiva

Re: AC in UAE

I love Ramadan. Early finishes means i can get the gym, use the pool and still be home in time for tea
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 9th 2019, 7:45 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,566
Posted By reddiva

Re: Thinking...."I can't be the only one"

I do not rate the food and it is expensive. Last time we were there we had sausage and mash
Mash was freezing cold so we sent it back, it came back luke warm at best so it had to go back again...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2019, 3:57 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 3,231
Posted By reddiva

Re: Advantages and disadvantages of moving to dubai from UK

Affordable????? It is expensive to live here and the only things cheaper than the UK are cigarettes and petrol
Food/alcohol/eating out/internet/rent/clothes etc cost way more than home. I am not...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2019, 3:53 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,520
Posted By reddiva

Re: Passport Renewal

Dont staple them together. Immigration do not like staples. Just keep them together with an elastic band
Feb 3rd 2019, 7:37 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,176
Posted By reddiva

Re: Trailing spouse needs job in UAE with no qualifications

I recruit for oil and gas and my colleague does construction ( 15 years now) the job market there is flat and not much about at all. It has been that way for a while and doesnt seem like it is...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 28th 2019, 9:52 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 4,068
Posted By reddiva

Re: How much should I pay our new maid?

When you say own visa. Do you mean via an agency? I only ask because if she isnt sponsored by you or an agency and is sponsored by Husband or another person ( The latter meaning she is moonlighting...
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