Nyssa
@Nyssa Shay
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
American
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Speaks English
Registration: 19 February 2013
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UAE Visa types by Mila_777
29 July 2008 - New visa rules start 29 July 2008 - New visa rules apply from 07:30 this morning (as opposed to 01 August 2008 as previously stated). Conflicting reports in the press, based on conflicting statements from various officials, has left ...
I don't know exactly but I do know that to own a business as an expat in gtge UAE you must have a Emirati owned business to partner with. They take care of all of tge legal issues or at least guide you through it. I wish I knew more but I hope this ... Read More
US services for true expats by woodsdancer
Even though I am an expat, I still consider myself a US citizen and have no desire to give that up. Unfortunately in the US, many governmental functions are assigned to the individual states. One of these seems particularly problematic for expats: ...
Hello woodsdancer I am from the US and lived in multiple states before moving to the UAE. I also have a degree in criminal justice. Here is what I do know. #1 Yes you must renew in person in all states IF your license is ready expired and/or if ... Read More
Question: Gardening in Abu Dhabi
Hello fellow expats. I am from the US and consider myself a pretty experienced gardener. Problem is the soil Ph, type, and humidity here are much different then where I am from (North East US). My begonias are all dying...and they are normally very ... Read More
problems with the company!!! by GuestPoster75
dear all, I will try to describe shortly my situation and I need an advice from you... Few months ago I did a mistake and I signed a contract with a company from Abu Dhabi. In my situation are other 3 romanian person. From the moment that I arrived ...
I am happy it all worked out for you! Good luck to you for the future!!!! Read More
Advice about the city by Croisette
Hello, Currently living in Paris, Im willing to relocate in the Emirates soon. In fact, Im negotiating a job position in Abu Dhabi. If I reach an agreement, the company asked me to be there very soon. For that matter I would like to ask about ...
Hello Croisette, My husband and I just moved here from the states a few months ago and I am not much of a city person, so I chose an area about 15-20 minutes outside of the main city. It's called Officer's City (Seashore Villas to be exact), but ... Read More
looking for friends in Abu Dhabi by Jasun37
Hello! I´m a spanish woman and, the next month, I´m moving to Abu Dhabi. My husband is already there. He´s an architect and we´ll spend much time in United Arab Emirates. I´d like to meet people from different countries to spend a pleasant stay... ...
Hello Jasun, My name is Nyssa,I am from the United Staes. My husband and I have been here since January of this year and don't know many people yet. I would love to get together when you get here. Message me when you get settled on this site and ... Read More
UAE Visa types by Mila_777
29 July 2008 - New visa rules start 29 July 2008 - New visa rules apply from 07:30 this morning (as opposed to 01 August 2008 as previously stated). Conflicting reports in the press, based on conflicting statements from various officials, has left ...
Well hello everyone. I was reading through the thread and it seems many of you have the same question. How long does it take! Although the process is different fdepending on yo9ur country, plan on it taking at least a few months. My husband's work ... Read More
Any new US expats in Abu Dhabi? by Nyssa Shay
My husband and I relocated to Abu Dhabi in January from the US. I was just wondering if there is anyone else from the US near us.....so far most of the Americans I have talked to are living in Dubai....which makes sense because Dubai is much more ...
Thank you bijou88. I will do that :-) Read More
Any new US expats in Abu Dhabi? by Nyssa Shay
My husband and I relocated to Abu Dhabi in January from the US. I was just wondering if there is anyone else from the US near us.....so far most of the Americans I have talked to are living in Dubai....which makes sense because Dubai is much more ...
Really...rugby? I would expect UK expats but wouldn't have guessed the USA. How interesting, thank you :) By the way I'm excited to meet all nationalities and have met a few very interesting people already. It would just be nice to meet someone ... Read More
Question on over the counter medications by Nyssa Shay
My husband and I have relocated to the UAE from the US. Our shipment is due to arrive next month. My concern is that the company who packed our belongings did not allow us to go through them before packing it all. Basically I don't know what is ...
In the USA they are. It's common. I haven't seen any here though but that is understandable. Although I don't think we had any liquid cold medications. I think they were all capsules because that is what we prefer, which means no alcohol. That's ... Read More
Question on over the counter medications by Nyssa Shay
My husband and I have relocated to the UAE from the US. Our shipment is due to arrive next month. My concern is that the company who packed our belongings did not allow us to go through them before packing it all. Basically I don't know what is ...
I just had a thought. They may be illegal and or unavailable because they contain alcohol...for example most cough syrups. Read More
Question on over the counter medications by Nyssa Shay
My husband and I have relocated to the UAE from the US. Our shipment is due to arrive next month. My concern is that the company who packed our belongings did not allow us to go through them before packing it all. Basically I don't know what is ...
You are correct. You can buy just about any medication at the pharmacies here that normally require a script in the US but if you notice some of the common cold medicines I mentioned above aren't available any where. Which was my concern. So you ... Read More
New in Business field by naveedsheikh
Hello everyone here, I am Sheikh Naveed from PAKISTAN and I started my new Retail Business in Abudhabi U.A.E. I am here since almost 4 years and before I was retail incharge in Multi National Perfume Company. I want ...
Hello Sheikh Naveed, I am also very new to Abu Dhabi but have visited quite a bit in the last year. Because I do not know what products you plan to sell I'm not sure if this will help you but I have noticed that female hair care produce lines seem ... Read More
Question on over the counter medications by Nyssa Shay
My husband and I have relocated to the UAE from the US. Our shipment is due to arrive next month. My concern is that the company who packed our belongings did not allow us to go through them before packing it all. Basically I don't know what is ...
Yes, we do have our paperwork and know who the local shipping company is. We also have an inventory list for the insurance company that we made before they packed. The plan was to throw away the things that were not on the list. They came in and ... Read More
Question on over the counter medications
My husband and I have relocated to the UAE from the US. Our shipment is due to arrive next month. My concern is that the company who packed our belongings did not allow us to go through them before packing it all. Basically I don't know what is ... Read More