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serenes

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Canadian expat in the United Arab Emirates

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Canadian

Lives in Dubai

Speaks English, Arabic, French

Registration: 22 October 2009

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serenes replied to a thread
12 years ago
Nadiadee

Dubai and lifestyle /etc by Nadiadee

Hi, considering about moving to Dubai and was wondering if there are activities for expats beside drinking and clubs because although I am not a muslim I do not drink ... Also, is it easy to meet a partner or are men just there for the fun, in ...

serenes

What I have learned from being here almost a year is that the 1st 6 months are difficult and then things get easier. There are a lot of activities. Although, Dubai is a very independent lifestyle, you can do things that you would have liked to do ... Read More

serenes replied to a thread
14 years ago
LosAngeles-native

does anyone actually respond to posts or notes on this site???? by LosAngeles-native

I have sent a couple messages to people and posted a question, without any responses from anyone, but I see people have taken the time to view them. Is it too American of me to expect a response?? Can we make this site actually useful? It has a ...

serenes

I second your questioning. It seems that many people are on this site but there is no meeting point. Read More

serenes replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Lebanon by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Lebanon :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Lebanon?? Thanks in ...

serenes

Hi, I will be moving to Lebanon tomorrow and it would be nice to meet people who lived abroad. In my opinion, the best way to meet people is not to care what others think of you and keep trying until you find your match(es). Good luck! I need it ... Read More

serenes replied to a thread
15 years ago
alistair

SATELLITE TELEVISION by alistair

Can anyone please advise if you can get ANY UK satellite tv channels in Lebanon? - my family are moving to join me shortly and this would get me substantial brownie points! Thanks in anticipation!

serenes

Hi Alistair, did you get an answer for this? Are you specifically looking for UK channels or English channels? Serene Read More

serenes replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Lebanon by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Lebanon. Don't forget to mention where in Lebanon you are living. How much does it cost to live in Lebanon? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

serenes

Hi just to let you know incase you didn't get an answer, it's a good deal if you have a place to stay and the rest. Good luck!! hi, my name is hadi pande, i would like to seek an advise from you all regarding an offer that i've got recently, i got ... Read More

serenes replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Do and don't in Lebanon by expat.com

Are you living in Lebanon? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Lebanon? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Lebanon? Thanks!

serenes

This is what I've learned so far... If you are moving from a western culture: Do: . if you have visitors over do insist on offering juice, fruit, cake and finish off with coffee. . Make sure you always keep your house clean in case someone comes ... Read More