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Charles

@charlesraj

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Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates

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26 posts

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Indian

Lives in Dubai

Speaks English / No.

Registration: 27 May 2010

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Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
13 years ago
dxbhotmale

Why is it sooo hard to find women for dating online in dubai ? by dxbhotmale

Isnt it the same case with most guys around here and dating forums and websites. As a single guy I too have been on a hunt to find a nice woman for friendship or casual dating and romance, and it seems most of the profiles online or in forums are ...

Charles

Friendship is Moto of Expat-blog and offcourse meetups are provided if both peoples are ok with tht opinion.......It doesnt mean a date or something....its way far than tht......Pls be sure wht you are in, particularly in dubai mate.... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
Eyna14

Any filipino interior designers working in dubai??:) by Eyna14

Hey there, i'm eyna.. i'm currently here in the philippines. but i'm planning to work in dubai. I applied in an agency here, but the problem is i dont know how much salary would i ask. the hr manager in my agency told me that P80k is very huge to ...

Charles

Hi Eyna, Interior designer, with 2 yrs experience and a starting salary of AED 6000 / month in dubai is a good go to start with. But make sure its good as far as you are single Benefits normaly for middle management positions are 1) Transport ( ... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
Jenvan

Get married first?? by Jenvan

My fiancee and I are in negotiations and may accept a position in Abu Dhabi so Dubai is an area of interest for living for a couple of years. I just read where a couple's house was raided by police and they were arrested for not being married. As ...

Charles

@hpn111 :- Racism not allowed to be posted, Dubai is a Social place where eveyone is fighting to strive, with due respect to all nationalities here everyone contributes to everynes existance in this country..... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
charlesraj

Hi Forum, became inactive :-( , wht happened by charlesraj

Our last arrangement for meeting was a flop and then onwards it seems the forum is becoming inactive... Can everyone input their ideas to tackle the summer heat and meetup to relax from this hectic schedule and robotic life cheers to life Charles

Charles

yes thts true, but still we were around 3-4 peoples, anyways lets not talk on the past and look to the present, so when are you in dubai? Read More

Charles
charlesraj created a thread
14 years ago

Hi Forum, became inactive :-( , wht happened

Our last arrangement for meeting was a flop and then onwards it seems the forum is becoming inactive... Can everyone input their ideas to tackle the summer heat and meetup to relax from this hectic schedule and robotic life cheers to life Charles Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
Newbie913

[EXPAT BLOG Meet up] at 8pm Saturday 5 June 2010 by Newbie913

Hi people, Never really organised something like this on a forum before, so here goes my first try. Hoping to meet some new people. Arranged for 8pm at Shakespeare restraunt on Sheikh Zayed Road DIFC side. Its very close to emirates towers and is ...

Charles

ok someaning to say its 05 peoples now, how will we find each other? Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
Newbie913

[EXPAT BLOG Meet up] at 8pm Saturday 5 June 2010 by Newbie913

Hi people, Never really organised something like this on a forum before, so here goes my first try. Hoping to meet some new people. Arranged for 8pm at Shakespeare restraunt on Sheikh Zayed Road DIFC side. Its very close to emirates towers and is ...

Charles

Count me in if its ok, let me know.. Cheers to life Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

Charles

great to see some initiativeness....let me know if something planned out Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
SeattleJennifer

Moving to Dubai soon! by SeattleJennifer

Moving from Seattle to Dubai within a month or so and looking for elementary school and middle schools that are good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, any recommendations on where to rent a villa or apartment for a family of 5 for under 150K? ...

Charles

Hi Jennifer You can buy all stuffs you need from Dubai, basis the demands you have, You will need sweaters only during Nov/Dec/Jan as the rest months are hot here For the housing, you may choose, Arabian ranches with villas, even Springs and ... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
bliss123

Looking for friends in Dubai by bliss123

Hi...I'm from India and am looking forward to making some friends in Dubai. As most of us here are living away from home and have busy schedules, it's sort of hard of find friends out of work. Especially miss all my girlfriends from back home and ...

Charles

Hi there, Its getting hot ouside, so would be fine in meetups at shooping malls. If anyone interested let me know :) Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
SeattleJennifer

Moving to Dubai soon! by SeattleJennifer

Moving from Seattle to Dubai within a month or so and looking for elementary school and middle schools that are good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, any recommendations on where to rent a villa or apartment for a family of 5 for under 150K? ...

Charles

Hi Arlette, Youhad spoken the truth....But people still stick to dubai due to the nature and the environment they are in. Even you are bored, you dont fell like moving back... As you told your hubby is a lucky one to get a full furnished package ... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
SeattleJennifer

Moving to Dubai soon! by SeattleJennifer

Moving from Seattle to Dubai within a month or so and looking for elementary school and middle schools that are good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, any recommendations on where to rent a villa or apartment for a family of 5 for under 150K? ...

Charles

Hi Arlette, Please note that Accomodation in Dubai is only offered by some companies and so expats need to lookout wht they need..Same thing with Furnitues as this is the last thing which a company provide... What comes in as a package is Salary + ... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
SeattleJennifer

Moving to Dubai soon! by SeattleJennifer

Moving from Seattle to Dubai within a month or so and looking for elementary school and middle schools that are good. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, any recommendations on where to rent a villa or apartment for a family of 5 for under 150K? ...

Charles

Hi Jennifer, All kind of Schools: http://www.khda.gov.ae/en/news/khdanews.aspx?Category=3 All kind of used stuffs www.souq.com All kind of properties: http://www.gnads4u.com/properties Hope these will help you a lot. Rgds, Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
mkirchner

How long does it take to get our Container? by mkirchner

hey out there! Who has experience with container-shipping in Dubai? Our (furniture etc.) container will arrive on Jund 16th in Dubai. How long will it take, till we get the container checked (customs, papers etc.) so that we can get it delivered ...

Charles

Hi there, as these are household items the container will be inspected by the customs within 2 days and can be taken out once the shipping line issues DO. You can contact a local clearing and forwarding agent to clear the container and transport it ... Read More

Charles
charlesraj replied to a thread
14 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

Charles

suggestion from helen is warmly welcome as thats a real good idea and it seems its well budgeted.... helen thanks for the tip....any indoor activities you have in mind and from others are also welcome Read More