Comments on: Your first trip to Dubai

By: admin

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:54:29 +0000

Hi Maru
1) Normally landlords ask for 12 months payment in advance but it now is negotiable due to the downturn. It is fully up to the company if they pay for you in advance.
2) Sorry, no idea as I have no kids…
3) It depends on how stable your job is. If you feel confident I would buy one. If you are not too sure you have a job after a few months, it is better to rent one.
4) It depends on how populated the area is. Parking is rather difficult in Dubai, so I would suggest looking for a residence providing parking.

By: Maru

Maru — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:27:14 +0000

thank you very much for the prompt reply. I have checked the website as suggested and it was really very informative. However, I would appreciate if you can please clarify following points:
1) Is it a normal trend to pay the full one year rent at one go and if so, the company normally provide for an advance against such payment?
2) What are the schooling options around Jebel Ali area?
3) Would it be advisable to own a car or take it on rent?
4) Is the parking space easily available at your residence (in case the apartment does not come with a parking space)

Thanking in advance

Regards

By: admin

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:16:16 +0000

You can check dubizzle.com for the latest prices. Cut 5-10% off the apartment price to get more or less real price

By: Maru

Maru — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:45:25 +0000

I am coming to dubai in April 2010. I also plan to shift my family (2+2). The spouse would be housewife only. My location of work would be Jebel Ali with a CTC of appx US$15000 per month. Can you suggest me the appx rental value of furnished apartment 3 Bedrooms in JBR / Marina / near about neighborhood?

By: xiaowen

xiaowen — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:06:10 +0000

i’m so happy to get your prompt reply and i really appreciate the information. thank you~
wish you happy life there

By: admin

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:08:19 +0000

Hi. Thank you for your comment. Sometimes it is just driving me mad how the things are organised here. Lots of bureaucracy, time wasting, and people don’t do what they say. Everyone is very polite though, so the first impression is a “wow!”.

Not sure if this is good enough for your presentation but this is all that I can say. I am working for a western company and do not really deal with local businesses. All that I mentioned above is my personal experience.

By: xiaowen

xiaowen — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:14:30 +0000

hi ilya.b, I see your pictures posted on Flickr.they are wonderful. i like them very much, and i learn that you now live in UAE, i need your help to get to know some information about the country. i am a student from China, this term i am expected to give a presentation about business culture of UAE. but it’s really difficult to find relevant information. all i could find is about business fairs or tourism information, so could you please talk something about the culatural imapct on business in UAE, the customs, or the traditional business value in UAE. i’m looking forward to your reply.thank you so much. best~

By: admin

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:10:38 +0000

I came from Russia, eastern Siberia region

By: Alexandru

Alexandru — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:59:14 +0000

thanks a lot for this, you are the best.You ,from what country arrive in Dubai?

By: admin

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:05:49 +0000

Hi Alexandru, never tried the bus, sorry.. but I think it should be less expensive than taxi. Here you better have a car. This city is not made for pedestrians.
Weather is awful in summer – up to 40-45 almost every day with high humidity. So you will always be sweating. Sometimes it is difficult to breathe.
Spring and fall will be something very close to your climate in summer – about 30-35 during the day and 25 in night. The sea is wonderful those days.
And winter is just fantastic. Now it is about +25 during the day time and +18 in night.