New comers to UAE- Visit here

Hi suja,

Dont worry he will feel that he is in India. You can see indians only everywhere, indian looking faces, as there are pakistanese, bangladesi, nepalese. There is no specific place for indians, we are everywhere. All those places she mentioned are somewhat closer to SHK SYD road, but just check with your budget.

Other sites that you can check - Dubai Property for Sale and Rent, Jobs in Dubai, Dubai Classifieds , www.expatriates.com , DubaiDonkey.com - Make sure you're in the race to get the best deals in Vehicles, Jobs and Properties in Dubai , Dubai UAE Classifieds | New & Used Cars in Dubai UAE | Jobs in Dubai UAE | Rent, Buy, Sell Property & Real Estate in Dubai UAE | Hotels in Dubai UAE | Motorcycles | Mobile Phones | Furnitures | Boats | Computers and much more in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sha

Where in Shaikh Sayed Rd? Bcos the road is from this end of the city to that end. My hubby is near the Greens opposite to Internet and Media City on the SHK road.

Thanks for the detailed info.Now we have a second thought whether i (with kids)could accompany him. Actually his salary is 20AED(inclusive of allowances).
I have 2 kids I and VI grade. I saw DPS and some indian school websites but they have arabic as a language. My elder daughter is so scared of language piling.(already suffered).

Is it possible to have a normal life with enough saving? How will be the schools.
After deciding these things i will start finding the location and the type of house we need.

Lot of things to decide.Please help.

Bye,
Sujatha.

hi sujatha,

In uae, oman arabic is a must. you have to learn.
School-
Housing -
Water -
Sewage -
Transport-
Medical-
Telephone/internet-
Provisions-


(These are the expenses...i can give a rough amount, but heard the cost of living has increased. school fees also has increased. so i feel somebody who is currently in uae will give you a better picture.)

Savings depends on individual style of living. Otherwise dubai is a nice place, with lot of indians.

HI Sujatha,

PM your id so that i will mail u indetail.

for telephones, TV channels, ADSL connection visit Welcome to Etisalat you can choose according to your needs. ADSL choose your speed and hours u want. Telephone local calls are free, international you have to pay. Mobile is etisalat or Du. Du is new and good.

Electricity, water, sewerage - Initial you need to pay 1060 towards deposit and connection charges for apartments in Dubai visit Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) consumption for a two bedroom with centralised A/c comes between 400 to 500 dhs (according to my experience) So it depends on A/c and remember this is together elect, water and sewerage single bill.

Other expenses are rent(payable from single chq to 6 chqs depends on landlord or agent), maid(depends full time , part time, ....),transport(hubby to and fro office- depends on area - we are in riqqa so to Interchange 5 ie emaar business park comes to 350dhs a month in AL zarooni transport, again here u have choices other transport, car lift etc), monthly food expenses(it depends from family to family, but not very expensive max budget 2000 a month for 4 of u - this includes- food, cleaning material, toiletries,...) School fees(depends on your decision international or cbse, visit the school website, you can get list of schools inhttp://www.dubaicityguide.com/geninfo/education.asp?pagenum=7&area=&scl_level=

Also budget for following
plus entertainment(eating out, movies,vacation, play area in malls,shows,b'day parties,....)
Parking charges, vehicle instalment,insurance, fuel (for driving license visit Emirates Driving Institute - Home )
additional courses, extra curiular activities,...
school transport will be given in the school website depends on your residence.
emergency medical expenses...(If u have health insurance from office then it is good)

If you have any other doubt, pls feel free to ask.

BALA

Hi all,
i have just joined this site recently and im based in Mumbai and im planning to relocate to Sharjah and live there with my husband who is already working there, I would like to know more interesting things about sharjah. the food there, weather and lots more so that i can adjust myself to a new place

Hi,
You will get all info about the country in this thread. Hope the newcomer will find it useful.

Regards
USHA

Hai Bala,

Thanks for your collection.I was expecting reply for my email.Just a remainder.Sorry!!

Bye,
Sujatha.

Ill be getting a visit visa and then im looking to get resident visa in Sharjah. my husband has got resident visa there.
I heard it is very difficult to get a room for a couple with a kitchen. i have searched on Khaleej classifields and even my friends stay in share apartments but with a common kitchen.
Is it true?

Originally Posted by balamotwani

Hi,

I want to start this thread for new expatriates in Dubai:

1) Looking for job : Gulf Newspaper - Appointments Section and classifieds. send your CV by email to many consultants as possible. Websites of so many consultants given in the advt. Lobo Management, jobtrackme.com, bacme, claredon parker, jobsindubai, gulftalent, monster, naukri,......... Other news paper is Khaleej times.

2) Looking for New or used furniture/appliances/household etc : If you are ok with used items, then there are so many websites like dubizzle.com, bazaar.ae, dubaidonkey.com, expatriates.com, gulfnews.com, khaleejtimes.com. Some even put the pictures of the items they are selling.
For new budget furnitures, sharjah is the best place near Al falah plaza both sides of the road is full of furniture shops, some famous are marbella, pan emirates, royal palace, etc... In dubai you have IKEA, Homes r us.

3) Kitchen items / toys /household : There are 1dhs, 2 dhs, 5 dhs shops in many places in Sharjah and there are Discount centres where you can buy kitchen plastic items, cleaning items, toys etc at a good price.

4) Carrefour / Lulu supermarket : These two are very economical and you can find everything that you want for your house. carrefouruae.com - you can check it out before you go.

5) Schools/Nurseries/colleges/university : There are so many websites for this. Some are even advertised in Gulf Newspaper. Check according to your budget and desire.

6) Driving License : Check websites - Belhasa Driving Institute, Emirates Driving Institute.

7) Shopping Malls to visit : Diera City Centre, Dragon Mart, Mall of Emirates, Ibn Battuta Mall, Meena Bazaar, Karama shopping centre,......

Temples : Temples / Gurudwar / Sindhi temple... It is there in Bur Dubai, i am sure taxi guys will know.

9) Extra Curicullar activites for kids : Check Gulf Newspaper Classified in the area you live in. Dubai - Education/courses section.

10) Real Estate to buy/lease/sell/rent : Gulf News paper and other websites mentioned above.

I Ladies, please add to the above list which you think might be useful for the new expats in Dubai.

Hi Sujatha,

What r u saying, i sent a big email to u, let me check in yahoo and come back to u. I was thinking why u didnt reply to my mail. Sorry i was busy the last few days, let me resend it.

Bala

Originally Posted by sujatha_siva

Hai Bala,

Thanks for your collection.I was expecting reply for my email.Just a remainder.Sorry!!

Bye,
Sujatha.

Hi Bala,

Still i didnt receive your email.
Do you know anything about Delhi public school both in dubai and sharjah?

Any input about CBSE school is highly appreciated.

Bye,
Sujatha.