Did everyone get made redundant?

[shirt]

jontysafe said:

CitySlicker said:

Hertz long term are pretty good. V8 land cruiser for 6000aed/month not sure which coupes they have though

That's not bad. How do I get that rate? If I go on to their website it's 11,000aed.

Think he means long term as in lease. If you do that, there are far better deals than 6k a month!

If your wife is sorted and you just need something to get to work In etc, you should easily get a mid size boremobile for circa 1400 a month without too much trouble. Current cheapo favourite seems to be the MG compact suv thing

[jontysafe]

Thanks, any companies recommended for leasing? Is it the usual wait for 3 months salary statements?

[ChuChuRitzy]

Work for Dell technologies, specialise in converged and hyper converged IT infrastructure.

Just myself as recently divorced! But that’s one for the speed, plod & the law section! needless to say it went about as well as all the rest of amicable divorce turned sour el rapido! topics! Kids remaining in UK too

Been eying up GT3s as they look good value compared to UK prices! Don’t think I’m brave enough to buy a McLaren!

[shirt]

jontysafe said:

Thanks, any companies recommended for leasing? Is it the usual wait for 3 months salary statements?

for lease, any of the major hire companies. deal depend on who's giving them cheap product. ours are supplied via hertz and the list changes fairly regularly. your PRO should be able to sort it without statements otherwise whats the point them being there.

[jontysafe]

ChuChuRitzy said:

Work for Dell technologies, specialise in converged and hyper converged IT infrastructure.

Just myself as recently divorced! But that’s one for the speed, plod & the law section! needless to say it went about as well as all the rest of amicable divorce turned sour el rapido! topics! Kids remaining in UK too

Been eying up GT3s as they look good value compared to UK prices! Don’t think I’m brave enough to buy a McLaren!

Sorry to hear that.

Where you thinking of living?

[jontysafe]

shirt said:

for lease, any of the major hire companies. deal depend on who's giving them cheap product. ours are supplied via hertz and the list changes fairly regularly. your PRO should be able to sort it without statements otherwise whats the point them being there.

Very true. Ours are proving to be very good but very much at the high cost end of the spectrum.

Wife and two daughters 3 and 5 circa 19000 aed for visas and id under my sponsorship. Or am I wrong? All vip and in country.

[ChuChuRitzy]

Looking for an apartment in the marina, and see how it goes from there!

Any of you guys meet up regular? What sector/jobs are you in?

[shirt]

jontysafe said:

Very true. Ours are proving to be very good but very much at the high cost end of the spectrum.

Wife and two daughters 3 and 5 circa 19000 aed for visas and id under my sponsorship. Or am I wrong? All vip and in country.

Haven’t a clue, I’m single. I think the company o work for pays for and arranges all dependent visas anyway.

As for meets, I see most people from here socially from time to time, most motoring related stuff has migrated off forums onto fb or whatsapp - dubai drives for example has become very popular.

big chunk of us do track days and race, so usually at the track. If you’ve always wanted to race then it’s very accessible to do so here. No talent required, or maybe that’s just me.

[yorky500]

shirt said:

jontysafe said:

Very true. Ours are proving to be very good but very much at the high cost end of the spectrum.

Wife and two daughters 3 and 5 circa 19000 aed for visas and id under my sponsorship. Or am I wrong? All vip and in country.

Haven’t a clue, I’m single. I think the company o work for pays for and arranges all dependent visas anyway.

As for meets, I see most people from here socially from time to time, most motoring related stuff has migrated off forums onto fb or whatsapp - dubai drives for example has become very popular.

big chunk of us do track days and race, so usually at the track. If you’ve always wanted to race then it’s very accessible to do so here. No talent required, or maybe that’s just me.

for Shirt, make sure you secure your hood!

[shirt]

Or your bonnet, as we call them up north

I’ve bettered that spectacularly since, let me find the photo.

ETA. Here we are. Sure you know the track runs left to right.... this bloody hurt btw

Edited by shirt on Tuesday 8th October 11:15

[yorky500]

yes, but you let the bonnet blow up twice if my memory recalls!

Ouch, that does look nasty and hopefully will not happen a second time.

[shirt]

Nope, first time smashed the screen and you let us carry on if we removed it, so the rest was removed with a hammer!

First round of the local race series is at yas, weekend of the 25th oct. that would be a good opportunity to meet people i’d say.

[ChuChuRitzy]

will keep that weekend in the diary! Thanks!

[jontysafe]

Yup sounds good. Did a bit of hill climbing in the past. Enthusiastic but under skilled.

Edited by jontysafe on Wednesday 9th October 15:27

[CitySlicker]

shirt said:

jontysafe said:

CitySlicker said:

Hertz long term are pretty good. V8 land cruiser for 6000aed/month not sure which coupes they have though

That's not bad. How do I get that rate? If I go on to their website it's 11,000aed.

Think he means long term as in lease. If you do that, there are far better deals than 6k a month!

If your wife is sorted and you just need something to get to work In etc, you should easily get a mid size boremobile for circa 1400 a month without too much trouble. Current cheapo favourite seems to be the MG compact suv thing

No no, not leasing, a normal car hire. Hertz’s 22-30 day rates can be very good!

[jontysafe]

So had the Dodge Challenger for 4 days and now found a local car hire office with slightly older cars with very good rates in Bur Dubai. Currently staying in Bur Dubai and enjoying eating out for cheap. Paratha brekkie and Chai £1.20, lunch was skipped and a curry for £6 for supper.
Very strange as whenever I've been in Dubai over the last 15 years it's been on expenses and I've never worried but now it's my money I'm enjoying myself more, strangely enough.
House handover has been handled incredibly poorly. No AC in a couple of rooms. Water pressure terrible, cleaning services v poor but all slowly getting sorted out.

[Sunny in Dubai]

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House handover has been handled incredibly poorly. No AC in a couple of rooms. Water pressure terrible, cleaning services v poor but all slowly getting sorted out.
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Welcome to Dubai living, this will only take a few weeks to sort and then it will be no different to the state its in today and you will say forget it I will sort it, just give me the keys.

[jontysafe]

Sunny in Dubai said:

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House handover has been handled incredibly poorly. No AC in a couple of rooms. Water pressure terrible, cleaning services v poor but all slowly getting sorted out.

Welcome to Dubai living, this will only take a few weeks to sort and then it will be no different to the state its in today and you will say forget it I will sort it, just give me the keys.

Yes I was expecting it but trying to get that through to the good lady is proving more difficult.

[ChuChuRitzy]

Good to hear you made it and are settling in somewhat! Shame about the issues! fingers crossed you get them sorted!

My visas and background checks are still pending so doubt I’ll make it this week or even next week so the trip to Yas is looking unlikely for me, sorry guys!

[jontysafe]

Still getting used to the sheer amount of ermmm paperwork here.

Didnt realize that any deliveries to the villa had to be booked in through DP portal minimum 2 days in advance. I foolishly bought and had organized delivery of some office furniture I found on dubizzle. Hastily now rediverted to my office in AL Quoz.
Is there any way round this?