Laura
@Rubydo
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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29 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Registration: 04 May 2014
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Looking for friends and a job! by Steve Duvivie
Hi everyone. Thought I'd test the water out and see what's happening on here. Me and my wife are moving to Abu Dhabi around October so am hoping to make some friends. We have lots back home but don't know anyone in the UAE! Well I ...
You're welcome :) Long commute to Holland but great opportunity. It will be great to move over here, sun all day long! I've been here 4years and love it, I came out here with my fiance, he got a job here and I moved to be with him too. ... Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Both are great schools, I would push more for bsak, have u also looked at Brighton college? Opening soon are cranleigh and repton too- I'm guessing the fees will be expensive. Of course you get for what u pay for, I would say the teachers and ... Read More
Looking for friends and a job! by Steve Duvivie
Hi everyone. Thought I'd test the water out and see what's happening on here. Me and my wife are moving to Abu Dhabi around October so am hoping to make some friends. We have lots back home but don't know anyone in the UAE! Well I ...
Hiya Steve Hope the move goes well for you both. Are you moving here with your wife's job? I am going to be nosey now - is she Dutch? What with working in the Netherlands. I have a very close friend who is Dutch and would love to meet up. Do ... Read More
Western Expats in Abu Dhabi: I'm Maria and I am friendless. by mariadurran
Hello Everyone, I have been here about a week and I am finding it really difficult to meet western expats - I work 9 hours a day, 6 days a week, and I really want to unwind with a drink with people who get me. Please IM me if you'd like to hang out!
Hi and welcome to both Maria and Jessica. I have been in AD 4 years but enjoy meeting people N making new friends. I attend some coffee mornings when I can, these a through the American womens network - you don't have to be American either :-) ... Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Hiya Sorry to butt in but what do you mean about banks and expat packages? The package you have been offered is really good especially now you mention the higher price allowance for the schooling. Laura Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Hiya I think al raha are mainly Villas, it's a lovely area as is al zeina- I'd say zeina may be more expensive than al raha but not completely sure. The school fees sound better at 45k per year per child, I would try and look into the ... Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Hiya The package you have been quoted sounds very good. You will be fine with your family to live off of that amount. Does the package include housing? I know you have said 25k relocation allowance, is this in dirhams or pounds? Sorry for maybe ... Read More
8700 a good salary? by J-Ann100
I was offered a teaching position in Abu Dhabi paying 8700 plus accommodation, light n water. Is this a good offer for a single person? Would I be able to live off 2000 and possible save the rest? If I wish to change my job towards the end of a ...
No that is not normal, it's illegal for them to do so so do not allow them to keep it! Yes u get ur visa through them so in a way they do own u but no way allow them to keeo passport! Read More
8700 a good salary? by J-Ann100
I was offered a teaching position in Abu Dhabi paying 8700 plus accommodation, light n water. Is this a good offer for a single person? Would I be able to live off 2000 and possible save the rest? If I wish to change my job towards the end of a ...
I'll just be going from home to work cause I am studying online and won't have much time if any at all to go to parties. In that case what do u think? Could I live off 2000 for food and taxi to and from work?Hi The salary sounds good enough ... Read More
Looking for English Teaching job in Abu Dhabi by harrybill2
Hello all. I'm currently looking for an English teaching job in Abu Dhabi and any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't have a Teaching Certificate back in the UK. I have a BA in Law and a TELF certificate. I've been teaching English ...
Kareem14, no offence but we are talking English teacher, not arabic! Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
Thank you, I will go and check them out :-) Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
I don't know what I'm looking for ha, just wanted to shop around for ideas. I have pretty much everything sorted and yes we have a photobooth too :-) Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
Oh i see yes i have one of those already but thank you for the suggestion :) Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
How about wedding guest book, perfect qualitysorry what do you mean? Read More
profile photos plays a big role by Guestposter894
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ...
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ... Read More