outofAmerica
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
23
About me
American
Lives in Dubai
Speaks english, spanish, learning arabic
Registration: 14 August 2010
Activity
IS THE EXXONMOBIL JOB ON HERE REAL by Asiedupeter70
Hello everybody I'm new here and i want somebody to help me out i have been contact by exxonmobil which based in USA that they are offering me job i have apply and i have submit all their requirements but I'm afraid if turn to be scam so ...
Hi Peter, It's very likely to be scam. Ladybuggirl makes some good points: have you been provided with a job description, and company address/contact info? Also, you should not give out your passport details to anyone without knowing ... Read More
looking for a new friend by BreezySandy
hi everyone, am new here and looking for a new friend ;)
Welcome! Read More
making friends around the world !!!!! by martiko
my name is N guessan martial , i am from Cote d' ivoire and just want to be your friend ..Would you like me to give more information about me?
Hi. Bryan in Dubai. Read More
Dubai Job @ 25000 AED per month by sout13
Hi All I have a job offer in Dubai that consist of the following 25000AED monthly Company Car and Petrol Flights home per year for entire family Medical Aid for entire family Cellphone paid for Internet paid for My wife is a teacher and in the ...
Brandon, in my opinion but it's not enough. You need a housing allowance and company-paid schooling for your kid. Housing prices in Dubai for a nice 2/3 bedroom can easily go into the 120-150,000 range. School (international baccalaureate ... Read More
Friends in S. Petersburg by Marina01
Hi everyone! =) My name is Marina, I'm Russian, I've just moved to Petersburg from another city. I'm looking for new friends in Petersburg. If you're also looking for friends in Petersbrs, don't hesitate to contact me!
Hello Marina. Bryan (in Dubai) Read More
help!! should i or shouldnt i!? by shil30
hi everyone, i got a job offer in ABu dhabi Khalifa street. The pay they are offering is: 7150AED, Incentive 2500AED(if targets completed). Traveling to and fro to work place:borne by me Accomadation: Borne by me. im from india with 3.5 yrs exp in ...
Shil, Your cousins are right. 1) very likely true. 2) yes. 3)probably not. 4)your sponsoring employer can put a ban on you if you leave and even though recent changes in law make this less of a problem, getting a No Objection Letter from your ... Read More
Hi! American --> Abu Dhabi by csaw16
Hi everyone, I'm about a month away from getting on a plane to start my first expat experience in Al Ain. I'm very excited and eager to hear any "I never would have thought of that" advice, as well as any stories or words of wisdom I can glean. ...
Hi Csaw, I've been away recently and just noticed your post about coming to the UAE to teach. I live in Dubai and have been here for a little over a year. How are you finding Al Ain? Have you been to Jebel Hafit yet? Bryan Read More
Am an egyptian girl, willing to move to the states by black dress
Hello web mates : ) Actualy am an egyptian female, am an engineer and am willing to move to the states, is there any girl or a guy who expereinced such life expereince and would advise me? if it is worth it? Also if am looking for MBA, what is ...
Black Dress, The States are in decline and many Americans (I for one) have found better opportunities outside the US (Dubai for instance, where I'm now living). Emigrating from the US was the best life decision I ever made. I am in no hurry to go ... Read More
Never the same again by josy12
Hi everybody, I live in Belgium and have been married with a Pakistani for 25 years. Never had any problems with him, life was great, till last sunday when he suddenly died unexpected and too soon (51 years old) from a stroke from the brainstem.. I ...
Ma'am, please accept my humble condolences on the loss of your husband. I know things must seem pointless right now, but just take one day at a time and decide whether this is really the end, or actually a beginning. I went through a similar loss ... Read More
Spices market? by aminr
Hi everyone, Could you please let me know where i can find some spices, for example indian spices? in Dubai
If you are on the south side of town, the Geant supermarket at Ibn Batutta Mall has a fairly good selection of spices. Sure, the Spice Souk is great, but it's at the other end of town from me. Read More
Possible Scam by peetgr
I got an offer from ADNOC oil company supposedly but they want me to send $650 to some guy to get a Gulf Oil Certificate of Approval to supposedly work in Abu Dhabi. Do any of you know anyone at the oil company that I could check this out with or ...
If you are willing to believe for one second that it's not a scam, then you might be also interested in some nice waterfront property that's for sale in Fujairah. Read More
EXPAT BLOG meet up - 27/08 - 9 p.m. - Horizon Lounge at Habtour Grand by joylok
After 2 successful meets, to whcih i could not make up, here's proposing Third meet on August 14. It should be fun to meet in open space: 1. Jumeriah Beach 2. Fujiarah Beach - logistics will be problem - but this is very peaceful and can help in ...
Hi, Is the 27 August event still on? I and one other member would like to attend. Please advise on the location and if it is still a "go" for this Friday evening at 9pm. OutofAmerica Read More
ABU DHABI - Cost of Living by FeeAcer
As the question has been asked several times, I'll dig out an old post on the Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi. Please share with us your experience on the subject. It might be useful for newcomers to Abu Dhabi to make out their budget :) How much do ...
My employer has assignees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We pay a significantly higher housing allowance for the ones in Abu Dhabi: 29% higher for a two-bedroom flat; 42% for a 3-bedroom house. Read More
EXPAT BLOG meet up - 27/08 - 9 p.m. - Horizon Lounge at Habtour Grand by joylok
After 2 successful meets, to whcih i could not make up, here's proposing Third meet on August 14. It should be fun to meet in open space: 1. Jumeriah Beach 2. Fujiarah Beach - logistics will be problem - but this is very peaceful and can help in ...
Hi, I'm a new resident in Dubai and would like to meet some of the other inmates. Bryan Read More
New to Dubai
Hi Everyone, I'm Bryan, an American who has recently moved to Dubai. I'm looking forward to meeting some people in this forum and learning what they have to teach about living here. I've been to Dubai several times in the past five years but ... Read More