Questions About Dubai Travel Managers

Lisa asks…

can i travel to singapore even i have absconding case in dubai?

i left dubai for vacation only to philippines,, after few weeks i decided not to go back to dubai. I send an email to my employer that i am resigning. since its the first time for me to do that, i dont have any idea that i have to send my passport to dubai to cancel my residency. my hr manager suddenly send me an email that they filed an absconding case to my name. Now i dont know what to do,,, can i travel to singapore if i have an absconding case in dubai???

admin answers:

Oh shoot, this is bad. The best thing to do is check with the Embassy of your home country. That will safeguard your interest.

Susan asks…

I am a General Manager of a leading Omani Group company. I entered Oman on 12th Feb 2008?

I possess an employment visa valid for two years. I wish to travel to Dubai, UAE by road on a business trip for 4 days. I have been informed by some people that while I can travel by air and obtain a visa on arrival at Dubai international airport, the UAE immigration authorities will not allow me to travel by road since I have not lived in Oman for more than six months. I wish to know that if this information is true.

admin answers:

Try uae

Maria asks…

cancellation of Dubai,UAE Employment Visa.?

i have worked for a MNC Bank in UAE for 45 days as a relationship manager and was given a 3 year resident Visa on the basis of my employment.
After 40 days i resigned from my office, and due to suspicious behavior of the HR Officer, after another couple of days i decided to rush back to my country(india) before he could unnecessarily delay my return.
Since the Dubai,UAE visa on my passport is not cancelled, can i still travel to UAE and get a UAE Visit Visa?
Also, what implications are for travelling to Gulf areas for employment in future?

admin answers:

Expatriate employees who leave the country without cancelling their sponsorship and residence visa are liable to get a one-year ban from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Once the ban is imposed they will not be able to get any visa during the ban period. They should therefore cancel their sponsorship and residence visa before leaving the country in order to avoid such problems.

You have to mail your passport to your forme sponsor for visa cancellation. Be aware that you will receive a ban, coz you did not fulfill your contract.

Employees who get a one-year ban from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs can obtain a visit visa or transit visa during the ban period. However, if the Department of Immigration imposes the ban, no visa can be obtained. You should therefore check the source of the ban and apply for the visa accordingly.

Take care.

Ruth asks…

U.S Visit visa for a Pakistani residing in Dubai?

I wanted to know that I have been risiding in Dubai (UAE) since last 3 years. My current designation is "Marketing Manager" drawing AED:7,000/- per month. My sponsor (UAE national) is willing to sponsor me to get U.S visit visa, as he already has 10-years U.S visa stamped on his passport.
Can I apply under his sponsorship (as a Guarantor)? Should he travel with me or I can travel alone after getting visa? And from where I should start and what documents I should present at the time of interview?
All detailed guidance will be solicited, please.

admin answers:

An UAE citizen can't sponsor your in USA and of course you can travel by yourself after receiving your visa.

You 8ave to apply for a visa at t8e US Embassy or Consulate.


Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. Law by:

Evidence which shows the purpose of the trip, intent to depart the United States, and arrangements made to cover the costs of the trip may be provided. It is impossible to specify the exact form the documentation should take since applicants' circumstances vary greatly.
Those applicants who do not have sufficient funds to support themselves while in the U.S. Must present convincing evidence that an interested person will provide support.
Depending on individual circumstances, applicants may provide other documentation substantiating the trip's purpose and specifying the nature of binding obligations, such as family ties or employment, which would compel their return abroad.


More infos:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html#4

James asks…

Visa on arrival in OMan?

Indian Nationality.
Travelling from Dubai - Oman
Employment UAE Visa, Managerial Visa
As a manager, I know that he will get visa on arrival, question is: will his family get visa on arrival too as they are travelling with him all together!??!

Also, his visa is less than 6 months valid but is more than 3 months valid?!!

admin answers:

Normally if the wife is on the same sponsor, whatever applies to the husband applies to the wife. If you wanna make sure you can check this website: www.rop.gov.om also you can call the Omani Embassy in Emirates or call the border police ( border police knows best!!)

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Questions About Dubai Travel Visa Agents

Charles asks…

How do you get a visa in Dubai when you are not staying in a hotel?

We are going for a holiday in Dubai and we are staying with a friend who lives there. We need a visa as my wife is Hungarian. The embassy says we need a sponsor which is usually a travel agent or hotel. Can we use my friend as the sponsor? She is Hungarian and on a working visa herself. I imagine a business associate or even maybe a UAE national could sponsor us but could our friend? We have this horrible feeling we cannot go and we must cancel our flights!

admin answers:

Your Hungarian friend (or who ever you are staying with) just needs to go to Dubai Foreigners Affairs Dept. (aka DNRD) and ask there is he can be the sponsor. If he goes via metro it is right next to Jafilya station / opposite side of Etisalat tower next to police branch there.

The usual requirements are

Your passport copies ( photograph must be clearly visible)
proof of Health insurance

please see this chart for the type of visas available / along with fees:
http://dnrd.ae/DNRD/NewsImages/fees-eng.GIF

Maria asks…

My Dubai Visit Visa has refused by immigration, why?

Recently I applied for the visit visa through a travel agent in Pakistan but my visit visa has refused and there is a stamp of refused from "investigation section" on my visit visa form. I called to dubai immigration dept. so one consultant told me that there is no problem and i can apply for visit visa and another consultant told me that someone already submitted papers for my visa. Now no one even able to tell me my visa status in UAE.

Is it possible that if i signed an offer letter and i m on visit visa so can this employer process my residence visa with the help of my document copies even i never signed any labour contract??

admin answers:

What were you doing? Applying for a visit visa to visit?
Applying for a job and signing an offer letter?

Anyway, your visa got rejected for any reason or got rejected because a company applied for an entry permit after you signed an offer letter.

Sorry, but the second part of your question is confusing. Did you sign an offer letter or do you plan to sign one while on a visit visa? Thought your visa got rejected. How can you then sign an offer letter?

Please ask a clear question to receive a clear answer.

Mary asks…

UAE Visit Visa Cancellation Status..?

Hi,

I have asked my Dubai travel agent to cancel my visit visa because I can't travel but how can I verify over the web..

Please help urgently..

admin answers:

The visit/ tourist visa has a period in which one has to travel and if you dont travel within that period,the visa will automatically be expired. No need to worry

Sharon asks…

Can any1 tell me the name of website, where i can check, my UAE visa is legal or illegal?

One travel agent is going to give me Dubai (UAE) visa, i want to check that visa is fake or not. Plese help me.

admin answers:

Where are you from? In this site you will find the requirements of visa to Dubai... You can email them and include the visa number and they maybe will be apple to help you to check....
Http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/TopMenu/Visa+Requirements/
good luck

Richard asks…

14 hrs Transit at Dubai airport.?

Background:
I have 14 hrs transit time in Dubai, My travel agent arranged the hotel accommodation in holiday inn (Not through emirates since my ticket class wont give me any accommodation). I don't have visa for Dubai, but traveling with US Green card. My cousin lives in Dubai.

Questions:
Can my cousin come and visit me at my transit hotel?
Can I check out my luggage at dubai?

Thanks in advance
Thanks Aussie

More Details:
I need to check out my luggage at Dubai airport during my transit, since this Luggage is just gifts for my friends and family in Dubai, (I dont need to take that to my final destination).
You said "Old Market", is this within airport vicinity? Are you sure, I dont require visa in visiting those places.

Thanks in advance

admin answers:

You can leave the transit area without a visa & check out your luggage if you wish but my advice would be to save yourself the hassle of customs checks & weigh ins & leave your luggage with your carrier...
Depending what time of day you arrive in Dubai I'd recommend you go have a look at the old markets & take a few pics to say you've been there ...surely your cousin can take a few hours off to show you around.

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Questions About Dubai Travel Links

George asks…

What are good jobs that include travel?

What are some good paying and respectable jobs that include travel?
For example my aunt is a Chartered Accountant and she goes abroad often to places like Norway, Dubai etc.
What are the jobs including travel that are good preferably linked to economics,bio, chem or maths?

thanks

admin answers:

International banking? MP? Airline pilot?

Richard asks…

In dubai which night buses/or others are still operating?

Does RTA has any plan to facilititate night traveller if you know any?
is c series oprating round the clock?
earlier i was able to view bus numbers and their routes/map of travel and timing from RTA Website but not now is there any new link?
thanks

admin answers:

Only C1 From satwa to terminal one and three---every ten minutes -----------------cheers

Mandy asks…

DUBAI DEPENDENT VISA?

Hi
I earlier asked about Entry Permit and received complete details from H & mmtzee1. Thanks guys.
Now I have question on my dependent please.

Due to personal reasons my spouse is not accompanying me and will join me later. But her Visitor visa is valid till Mar 18th 2010. I am travelling to Dubai next week with Entry Permit. Please can someone advise me on these
1. How is Dependent Visa called in Dubai - Is it a Residency Visa like what I get or is it Dependent Visa linked to my Residency Visa
2. Can my company apply for her Residency/Dependent Visa while she is in India and I am in Dubai.
3. If she cant come to Dubai by March 18th, what are the options for her to join me.

I look forward for your help as ever.

Thanks
JR

admin answers:

Regarding the new rules, your salary has to be AED 8.000 + accommodation provided or AED 10.000 without. Have your marriage certificate attested in your home country by the UAE Embassy.

1) A residence visa is called a residence visa no matter for whom. An employee got a residence visa, a house wife got one and a child got one.
2) Your company can not apply for a residence visa on your wife's behalf. Only a sponsor (you) can do so.
3) After you received your residence visa, you can apply for a visit visa on your wife's behalf. After she entered the UAE, you will apply for her "entry permit" (AED 500). After that, you can apply for her residence visa.
In case your wife will come here on a tourist visa (30 days), you might run out of time.

What to do:
Come here and get your residence visa.(Your PRO is takingcare of that)
Have your wife coming over here on a visit visa. (You have to apply for that)
Change this visit visa into an "entry permit" (AED 500).
Send your wife for medical check up.
Get your wife's residence visa.

Some more infos you'll find here:
http://www.dubaifaqs.com/visa-residence-dubai.php

Please be aware that you will have to do a lot of running back and forth between Immigration and translation offices. Have enough passport copies and passport pics on hand.

If you think it's over with now - you are wrong. Now you both have to get your National ID:))

Lisa asks…

Rome travel HELP!!!!! Visa, customs, map, restaurants?

Im going to Rome in 2 days and i was wondering do i need a visa?im stopping off in Dubai also. Are there and special custom regulations in Rome/Italy different to those in Australia? I need a map of the CBD of Rome and need some links to good restaurants

Thanks

admin answers:

If you're an Australian citizen and will be in Italy for less than 90 days for tourism, then you don't need a visa - just a valid passport. Otherwise, you can check the visa requirements here: http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp

The customs regulations that apply to you will pretty much be the same as for US residents entering Italy. You can find the details here: http://italy.visahq.com/customs/

For restaurants in Rome, you might try: http://www.ilconviviotroiani.com/eng/index.html , http://allefratteditrastevere.com/ , http://www.ilbacaro.com/ , http://www.laltromastai.it/home_en.asp

There are very many excellent places to eat.

Jenny asks…

Traveling, please help ?

hi ,
are there any age restrictions traveling to Dubai from Hong Kong for a business trip.

should the person be over 18 or can he/she travel even though they're under 18 & alone.

some links on Hong Kong travelling terms will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

admin answers:

I'm pretty sure you can travel alone as long as you're over 12 years old. I think it depends on the airline. Call, perhaps? I've travelled alone before I was 18 and there were no problems at all.

If you're under 18, make sure you bring a note from your parents giving permission for you to travel alone.

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Questions About Dubai Travel Offers

Lisa asks…

Can I travel with my wife who was offered a job in Dubai?

My wife was offered a job in Dubai and I wonder if I we can move to Dubai together. Will I get a work permit as a dependent? Will I have a right to stay in Dubai with my wife before I find a job for myself?

admin answers:

The answer (yes or no) depends on your nationality and your wife's profession/position and her income.

As a dependent you will not receive a work permit automatically. This can only be obtained when you get hired.

As a national who is able to obtain a visa up on arrival, you can come together with your wife, stay for 30 days, extend for another 30 days and then go on a visa run.
If you have to apply for a visa in advance, you can only obtain a tourist visa through a travel agency or hotel because your wife isn't able to sponsor you before she received her residence visa.

Female engineers, nurses and teachers are able to sponsor a husband. Other professionals needed a basic salary of Dhs 3000 + housing or Dhs 4.000 without. The financial requirements maybe have been increased. Additional your wife has to provide a NoC of her employer and decent accommodation in her name to sponsor you.

As soon as you land a job yourself, the sponsorship needs to be shifted over to your employer. A husband is not able to take employment under his wife's sponsorship.

Answers regarding questions about Dubai which you may have in the future, can be found here:
http://www.dubaifaqs.com/

Thomas asks…

Emigration clearance not required (ECNR) Stamp required to Travel to Dubai from Qatar?

I have been working in Qatar for the last two years. Now i got an offer from a UAE firm & they arranged me an Employment Visa(entry permit for Employment). I'm an Electrical Engineering Diploma holder. I don't have a ECNR stamp in my passport. (passport is with my employer). Will I be able to travel to Dubai without the ECNR stamp? Is this stamp required only when you travel from INDIA?

admin answers:

ECNR stamp is a rubber stamp seen only by Indian authorities while departure from an Indian airport. If you have a UAE employment visa, you can enter that Emirate (Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah, as the case may be) directly from Doha.

Mary asks…

Savings accounts in Dubai... which one offers the best interest and can remain open if I leave the UAE?

I need an account I won't need to close when I eventually leave the UAE. I won't be going back to my home country, so I don't want an account there. I'll be traveling around. I want an account here that would offer the best interest and one I don't need to close once I leave.

Any help / suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

admin answers:

HSBC and Emirates don't require a residence visa for opening a savings account/keeping a savings account as a non resident.

In order to keep the account as a non resident the bank will request:
Proof of your new address

Current interest on a savings account with HSBC is 0,10%
http://www.hsbc.ae/1/2/personal/banking/current-accounts/savings-account

The interest rate of Emirates Bank depend on the balance and might be higher than at HSBC.
Http://www.emiratesbank.ae/en/personalBanking/accounts/savingsAccount/standardSavingsAccount.cfm

Ruth asks…

i have an employment offer in dubai,uae dirham 4500/month plus free accomodation and travel allowances.?

is it a good employment offer?
the contract states that they will give me a residence visa...

admin answers:

Dear first of all you have not mentioned whether you are going to bring you family along ? It depends on how lavishly you live here in Dubai and what are ur expenses b'cose Dubai is a city where a person can save from 5K Dhs/- and can also spend 5K Dhs in a week. I am not discouraging you but the fact is cost of living in Dubai is really very costly b'cose accommodation rising every year.
You said company is going to pay ur accommodation and transport but what about some other expenses , as you have not mentioned whether ur company is going to pay or you have to pay from ur pocket -----
1) health expenses as private hospitals are very very expensive
2) electric ,telephone,Internet and water bills
3) toll tax known as salik here
4) air fare becose generally everybody get air fair every 2 years here.
5) family visa
there are many other small small expenses which you will come to know after coming here.
If you are single then the salary is ok but if you are bringing your family with children along then I would suggest do sign a contract after having a healthy discussion with your sponsor, b'cose the fact is schooling is very very costly here and in case you want to send ur child to an international school then coming here with this salary is not worth enough.
Gd Luck
You'r free to ask any query reg dubai i'll be happy to answer.

Joseph asks…

i have an employment offer in dubai uae dhiram 4500/month no accommodation,no travel,no food is it a good offe?

admin answers:

4500 dirham is nothing....

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Questions About Dubai Travel Embassy

Carol asks…

I am an Indian and I am told that the Indian embassy does not allow my 13 yr old son to travel alone to Dubai?

admin answers:

If he has a visa to travel there is no objection from the Indian Embassy. He will travel as a minor and you need to inform the airline at the time of booking the ticket. The ground staff will take care and would guide the child via immigration and hand over to airline onboard staff, later at Dubai, he would be handed over to you if you are awaiting to receive him or to the member responsible and notified to airlines before itself.

Mark asks…

can i apply for Iran passport from Dubai embassy!!?

I got US passport and would like to travel to Iran ,How can i get my Iranian passport if i don't have it any more ?

admin answers:

You need to read this article before applying and using your iranian passport (message from US gov.)
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_920.html
you could apply if you live in Dubai,but not from the UAE gov, only from the iranian embassy,if there is one in UAE.

Linda asks…

I want to travel to Oman by road from Dubai with my wife and daughter ?

We have Pakistani passports with UAE residence visa. The Car i will use will be one of my local friend car. Can I use my friend car to go to Oman and do i need visa from embassy or I can get it on boarder??

admin answers:

UAE residents with certain professions i.e. Engineers, managers, doctors, business owner, accountants etc. Are able to enter Oman by road and will receive a visa at the border against a fee.

You will not be allowed to bring a private vehicle into the country which is not in your name. Rent a car. Budget car rental is the only company which let you take a rent a car across the border.
"50 % extra on the daily rate for each day the car is in Oman.
Each 10-day period of rental will be charged an additional insurance fee of US$ 27.50"
http://www.budget-uae.com/asp/chauffeur.html

Take care.

John asks…

How many bank statements does the Greece Embassy needs to apply a Schengen Visa from Dubai for the first time?

On their previous emails to me, they told me that they need 3 months bank statement. But yesterday, my friend told me (who is traveling most of the time) that recently they are asking for 6 months bank statement for new applicants. I am confused now, can anyone clear this out? Thanks!

admin answers:

3 is enough. If you are unsure ask them :)

Robert asks…

mexican embassy in dubai?

what are the requirements for filipino traveling to mexico?

admin answers:

Here's info on how to contact them directly:


Address23 B Street, Villa 47
Al Safa 2
PO Box 212717
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Phonelocal: (04) 394.5510
international: +971.4.394.5510
Faxlocal: (04) 394.4548
international: +971.4.394.4548

Emailmexdubai@eim.a
e
Web sitehttp://portal.sre.gob.mx/dubai

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Questions About Dubai Travel Books

Nancy asks…

What is the best time of the year to travel to Dubai?

i am wanting to go to dubai in july, but i dont know where to look as i want a decent hotel in BUR DUBAI and a decent flight for a decent price.
i have looked at various websites but they keeping coming up with ridiculous prices, i am willing to spend up to £400 for flight and hotel, any ideas as i need to start booking asap!

thanks

admin answers:

Dubai is a luxury destination and it is expensive. 400 pounds wont go far to cover expenses for even the flight to Dubai. Check with southall travels, they usually have the cheapest deals. Http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/ Even then they might not get you a ticket for less than 300 pounds.
Try another year when the prices have fallen a bit.

Joseph asks…

got about a month's visa in dubai, am i allowed to travel by a one way ticket and book another when coming bac?

got about a month's visa in dubai, am i allowed to travel by a one way ticket and book another when coming bac

admin answers:

Every visitor to the UAE is suppose to have a round trip ticket, also when Immigration officers never ask for it. At least not citizens who can obtain a visa up on arrival.

Take care.

Chris asks…

Need to open driving license file in Dubai?

I am 18+ yr old boy on my father's residence visa from Sharjah.

We have 3 bookshops and a trading license of Dubai and Sharjah.In Dubai we have 1 book shop and Sharjah we have 2 bookshops.I study in Dubai-Knowledge Village.

A friend of mine working in emirates driving institute told me if I can get a copy of my father,no objection letter,dubai's trading license copy,dubai book shop's legal papers etc,my university's letter stating that I study in Dubai campus and go to Roads and Transport Authorities(RTA) in Dubai and request them to open my file in dubai for driving license,then I will be able to start my driving lessons in Dubai.

I really need to start my driving lessons in Dubai as it will be easy for me to travel and also in Sharjah they take a lot of time.

Note-I have also opened my driving license file in Sharjah driving institute in January and since then I am waiting.

Will The RTA department will allow me to open my file in dubai?Any suggestion or hint?

admin answers:

It doesn't take a family background to get driving license !

Its best that you check with Dubai traffic department

good luck ..

Thomas asks…

Dubai in mid August?

1. most travel books discourage visiting Dubai in August at all. should I go during that period considering im flying from London and my friend is flying from Singapore. would we be able to get used to the very hot temperature in a short time?
2. what are the things to do and places to see if we have a week to spend in Dubai?
3. I would like to visit other places outside of Dubai. Can you please recommend some areas?
Thanks

admin answers:

Below please find the link of the Dubai Trip Planer:
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:7dhgsk6mhJQJ:travel.yahoo.com/trip-view-1131086-dubai+basketball+court+near+deira+dubai&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=9

Things to do in Dubai you'll find here:
http://www.dubaicityguide.com/goingout/todo.asp

A directory of all mall in Dubai:
http://www.dubaicityguide.com/goingout/todo.asp
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:Rk1u5Ui2epEJ:www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g295424-c7052/Dubai:United-Arab-Emirates:Shopping.Malls.html+direction+from+sharjah+to+jumeirah+beach&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4

Dubai Night Life tips:
http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:N3NG8Mz-EDwJ:members.virtualtourist.com/m/9cfaf/1c5710/5/+visiting+clubs+and+bars+as+a+single+man+in+dubai&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3

All about Dubai Souqs:
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:PPPjK_5oq0AJ:www.dubaiabudhabi.com/shopping-in-dubai/dubai-souks.html+spice+market+dubai&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2

About Dubai Taxis, Buses and Rent a cars with fares and prices:
http://www.startpagedubai.com/travel.htm

Surf through Astrid's webpage and find all kind of usefull information.

Here you'll find more information about the other Emirates. Taking a trip I would recommend to visit the capital Abu Dhabi and take a look at the Emirates palace. Also Al Ain is a visit worth especially going up on Jelbel Hafees.
If you would like to rent a car, please do not forget your intl. Drivers license.

In August it will not only be very hot, it also will be very humid and not cool off a bid at night. You might like to enjoy indoor activities much more than outdoors. Nobody can say if you will get used to this kind of heat. This varries from person to person. Just take the right clothes with you. Watch the material and avoid tight fitting clothes.

If you need some more information, please feel free to contact be by email.

Take care and have fun.

Betty asks…

I am looking for job in Emirates Airlines in Mumbai or Dubai.Upto Degree level and travel industry experience?

I am looking for a job in Emirates Airlines in Mumbai or Dubai.Studied upto graduation in Commerce and experience in travel Industry. Experience in reservation,customer relation,hotel booking,ticket booking.front office and administration related work.Can I get a suitable job.

Interested to work Emirates Airlines at entry level or ground
staff,cargo attendant,attending customer travel related problems.

admin answers:

I'm a flight attendant and with your experience, you can get most of the hospitality or customer service jobs in the airline industry.
Good luck!

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Questions About Dubai Travel Job Opportunities

Paul asks…

Residency Visa rules for Dubai?

My boyfriend has a job opportunity in Dubai that his considering. He wants me to go with him and so we're trying to find out information on Residency Visas. My boyfriend will obtain residency through his new role as his company will sponsor him but we are confused as to whether I would be able to be sponsored by him taking into account we are not married??

Or would I need to apply for residency myself once I have a job in Dubai?? If I would need to arrange myself then would I need to have a job and my Visas arranged before I travel??

It's all very confusing!!!

Thanks in advance

admin answers:

The rules are very simple.

A boyfriend can not sponsor you.
A husband has to make Dhs 3.ooo and paid housing or Dhs 4.500 without housing.
You can not apply yourself for a residence visa without working in the UAE.
If you come here on a visit visa and get lucky to land a job, your company (sponsor) will arrange the residence visa.

You have three possibilities:
1. You get married and your husband sponsors you.
2. You come here on a visit visa which will be good for 60 days, renew it for another 30 days (Dhs 500) or go on a visa run.
3. You land a job here while on a visit visa. Then all other visa related costs will be on your company.
4. Look for a suitable job opening while still outside the UAE, get hired, have travel expenses paid by the company and enter the UAE on the right entry permit and be in a better position to negotiate a better salary package than being hired here under a local contract.

Right now all the rules might sound confusing, but they are really simple. By coming here on a visit visa to be with your boyfriend and then looking for a job, please be aware that it is considered illegal to live together without being married. In Dubai nobody cares unless somebody complains. Then the Authorities have to take action. Be aware of watchmen and neighbours depending where you live and what Nationalities live in the same building.

If you have any more questions you can email me any time.

Take care.

Steven asks…

Should I go to Dubai to seek employment on a tourist visa?

I don't know anyone in Dubai, don't have any connections. I'm an American IT professional and don't speak Arabic, and single. I have heard of opportunities with great pay, and intrigued by the nature of the life. Should I secure a job interview before I travel, or go blindly and spend perhaps a month there, looking at the classifieds. The latter seems risky.

admin answers:

Hi,

sure you could come here on a visit visa, stay for 90 days and look for a job - but if it doesn't work, it was just wasting money.

Here the "good" jobs with a good salary package you only get through connections or recruitment agencies. With you being an American wanting a great salary I see one problem. Indians are great IT professionals, too, but asking for a lower salary which is still much more than back in their homecountry. And these guys are doing a good job!

Great pay you can expect getting employed by an American or European company which mostly offer beside the salary also housing, transportation and health care. This will make life in Dubai much more easier if you want to keep your living standard.

Here are some links to check out. You also can mail them your resume and then you will get a notice when a suitable opening comes up
.
Http://www.emiratesvillage.com/index.php
www.clarendonparker.com
www.kershawlwonard.com
www.charterhouseme.ae
www.synergy.ae
www.nadia-me.ae
www.hruae.com
www.bayt.com
www.jobs-me.com
www.theemiratesnetwork.com
www.dubaijobs.net
www.uaedubaijobs.com
www.uaestaffing.com
www.mybetterfuture.com
www.jobsindubai.com


If you have any more questions, do not hesitate to email me.

Ken asks…

IS THERE A POLICY BANDING ME IN OTHER COUNTRY IF I HAVE PENDING CREDIT IN DUBAI?

i am terminated from my work due to global crisis, i have pending credit loan when i left dubai uae,its been a year no payment made, rigth now they always pushed me to pay my pending loan at dubai, how can i pay i dont even have a stable work now here in my country, and they always treat me they will band me at international travel band..now i have opportunity go to australia for employment, i have no intention to ran my obligation it just happen im one of the million workers affected of global crisis. my question is there a policy bonding me at international travel because of my unpaid loan in dubai?can i go to australia without questioning at immigration because of my unpaid loans? anyway i will pay my loans if i have stable job.

admin answers:

Nope, there is no policy I know about right now

Nancy asks…

My parents want me to move school practically to the other side of the world?

heeey:) so basically my dads job makes him travel around a lot; he works away so it's normally just me and my mom; but one time we got the opportunity to be a family again, and we moved to Dubai. I was about 10 and was leaving in middle school; I was so upset to leave all the friends I had made. When I went to my new school it was so hard; the education was different the people were different and i found it just so stressful there was no out of school activities however I made friends and got on with life. Then I was told 2 years later I was moving back to my home town because my dad got a job where we couldn't all go:) I was so happy to come back but sad to leave everyone behind. So today I'm told that my dad is getting a new job and we can move to bahrain. I'm in high school now and I have the best friends, best social life, best everything I could ever wish for, im happy at my school and I don't wanna leave; it was so hard for me leaving when I was 10 and I don't wanna go through it all again:(
Please help me xx

admin answers:

You look older than high school, if that's you in your avatar.

Sandra asks…

Please help me improve my response & I'll give you best answer!?

For a childcare job on a cruise ship, I have to answer an application. They're asking- Why do you want to work on a cruise ship (can you make my response sound shorter & less cliche?)

I am looking for new experiences and opportunities in life as well as a possible career in cruise line work. Having lived in Dubai previously I was surrounded by a multi cultural environment and I took pride in learning from a variety of people with different backgrounds. As a sociable person, I enjoy and feel I work my best within a close knit environment. I believe that working on a cruise ship would combine these interests as well as giving me the chance to conventionally travel to places I would not have had the opportunity to visit otherwise.

admin answers:

I think it sounds rather good personally. The only real comment that I have is that the following sentence sounds a bit contradictory.

"As a sociable person, I enjoy and feel I work my best within a close knit environment."

Otherwise you have a better than average response offering honesty and diversity. Nice.

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