

Chaletfan
English °µÍø½ûÇø in the United Arab Emirates
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Lives in Abu Dhabi
Registration: 19 June 2015
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Considering the move by ukguyz
Hi I'm sure this is one of the most often asked questions on here but in considering the move over there, the potential package looks doable but I'm not sure on hidden extras, utilities, car rental/lease etc. We also have two children under ...

Oman is beautiful, and we'd have gone there over AD given the choice. Much more relaxed (still crazy driving though) and they've more history. I have a feeling (don't quote me) that your wife couldn't work there and it's no ... Read More


Considering the move by ukguyz
Hi I'm sure this is one of the most often asked questions on here but in considering the move over there, the potential package looks doable but I'm not sure on hidden extras, utilities, car rental/lease etc. We also have two children under ...

I think no, but it's all about expectations. We've been here since last summer. Before we came I read that to live a decent Western lifestyle you needed a package of 40-50k AED per month, one third for housing, one third for day to day ... Read More


Base Salary of AED 55k/month - keen to hear your thoughts. by Enfield°µÍø½ûÇø
With a travel allowance of 50% of one month base per year And with an education allowance of 50% of monthly base per child, per year We have two children and would need to go for a British curriculum school (they seem expensive and places are ...

I think at this stage in the academic year it's the 'sensible' decision but if you're like us, we'd always be thinking 'what if'. Maybe something else will come along that looks more attractive. Best of luck. Read More


Base Salary of AED 55k/month - keen to hear your thoughts. by Enfield°µÍø½ûÇø
With a travel allowance of 50% of one month base per year And with an education allowance of 50% of monthly base per child, per year We have two children and would need to go for a British curriculum school (they seem expensive and places are ...

When we did our research before Christmas, I read somewhere that you need £8-10k a month all in to have a decent standard of living, so with the school and transport/flight allowances, you're over that. But... it depends on your standard ... Read More