Dubai - what is the latest there?
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From what I've seen...business as usual. Rent and house prices certainly haven't dropped as much as expected in Abu Dhabi. Demand is still there, new developments still being released almost weekly.
My biggest gripe is schools! My boy was out of nursery (not cheap) for months, finally went back after being fed spiel about new procedures being in place, additional training being given should alerts happen when at school. Went back for 2 weeks, collected money for term 3, then closed immediately after the alerts earlier this week! Apparently reopening next week....inshallah
My biggest gripe is schools! My boy was out of nursery (not cheap) for months, finally went back after being fed spiel about new procedures being in place, additional training being given should alerts happen when at school. Went back for 2 weeks, collected money for term 3, then closed immediately after the alerts earlier this week! Apparently reopening next week....inshallah
swanseaboydan said:
Ahh - that s a pain for you . Dubai seems to have dropped off the headlines in the UK. Thanks for letting me know - do you feel you have made a nice life for yourself out there ? Are you an expat from somewhere else ?
Thank god it's quietened down. The whole "tax evading" stereotype was driving me insane!I'm originally from the UK, moved out here for a job back in 2014 at the age of 24. I was a lodger at my dads, commuting into Cambridge, struggling to be able to save for a mortgage and pay for the fuel commuting. Opportunity arose and I took it. 12 years later I am still here, married (met here), with a 2year old (born here). Work is...s
t, career progression is poor, plus other issues with job security but I have managed a decent work/life balance that suits me. We have everything on our doorstep, abundance of things to do to keep us busy outside of work and the sun is always shining (albeit 50 degrees in the summer which is hell).
I'm currently itching to move on, but the UK isn't on my list.
swanseaboydan said:
Thanks - was wondering are there loads of empty apartments - big blocks going unsold etc ? Any companies leaving ? That sort of thing . I nearly bought a place over there a few years ago so I m interested I suppose
You're not going to find residents saying anything too negative about Dubai online, they have very strict laws about that sort of thing, you'd be better off looking at news reports rather than asking people that can't really tell the truth. Wills2 said:
You're not going to find residents saying anything too negative about Dubai online, they have very strict laws about that sort of thing, you'd be better off looking at news reports rather than asking people that can't really tell the truth.
Haha We're not captives!And everything i will say is the truth.
its almost completely business as usual.
The hospitality sector is feeling the drop in tourism but i was in Dubai airport Sunday and it was rammed.
I flew to US on business and will be flying back later today. flights 45 minutes longer as i presume there is some route change.
Businesses are open.
The vast majority of us are completely unaffected.
Is there any particular you'd like to know?
Lastly, to hold up the media as the bastion of truth is quite a stretch...
Jaybee1981 said:
Haha We're not captives!
And everything i will say is the truth.
Well said, the whole narrative is quite tiresome!And everything i will say is the truth.
swanseaboydan said:
How do you and family cope with the heat over the summer ?
Do you still get the chance to enjoy much stuff outdoors ?
Cope...more like survive Do you still get the chance to enjoy much stuff outdoors ?
Most of summer is spent hiding indoors or travelling to escape. It's become 10x more difficult since the little man came along who wants to be outdoors constantly. The amount of money spent last year at soft play was a shock, be even worse this year now he's 2 and needs constantly entertaining! Weekends are currently spent at the pool but it's now beginning to push into the 40s so that won't last much longer.I spoke to a mate who has lived there for over a decade, it s dead. Everywhere is quiet, hotels dead, still getting texts to say there s some war related drama incoming periodically. His wife lost her job in events too due to the lack of events I assume they’re hosting.
Said lots of family colleagues had packed it in, and schools shutting made it an easier decision. Oddly holiday prices don t seem to have dropped much.
Said lots of family colleagues had packed it in, and schools shutting made it an easier decision. Oddly holiday prices don t seem to have dropped much.
Moved here with my wife and kids 5 weeks ago.
It's slightly quieter than February when I was here but more recently the traffic is coming back, not to what it was tho.
They are doing so many road improvements it's hard to tell if the traffic is fully back as such or just so many new roads available.
It's slightly quieter than February when I was here but more recently the traffic is coming back, not to what it was tho.
They are doing so many road improvements it's hard to tell if the traffic is fully back as such or just so many new roads available.
I am here now just for a 2 week trip more work related than leisure, its certainly a lot more chilled than the last time I was here and hospitality wise a fair few places still closed down in JBR, Bluewater areas. Temps are creeping above 40 but still nice enough in the morning and on a evening.
I lived here from 2008 to 2012 and seriously considering moving back.
I lived here from 2008 to 2012 and seriously considering moving back.
okgo said:
Another mate who is now almost a year in is packing it in when his contract ends next spring. Place is dull to him and for a man who has lived in London all his working life the lack of history and vibe has been a massive shock.
Creeping above 40 lol. It s 46 there tomorrow.
#Creeping above 40 lol. It s 46 there tomorrow.
Each to there own thats why life is great as if everyone liked and wanted the same thing it would be rather boring.... Sorry just checked the app on my phone still says 41 but whose to argue over 5 degress....
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