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JadeF

2/16/2015 02:21 EST

Arriving in the first week of April,

I have no idea what to bring with in terms of clothing, I have a limited budget for my first two months, so I cant arrive and go shopping. I'm supposed to wear smart casual to work, I've discarded any tops that show cleavage, but then I read your elbows should be covered to? I spoke to someone who said that the rules are really enforced and that people wear what they want. I only have one suitcase and one back pack, which I need to stock for a two year contract. And now with all the differences in what I am been told, i am starting to panic. I'd appriatte to hear it from an expat living there.

Also, I was going to start learning Arabic, but I read somewhere, it would be better to learn an Indian dialect, or Spanish as I will be working with a lot of Filipinos.
Any Advice will be appreciated.

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seenacpl

2/16/2015 23:46 EST

so simple...its quite an easy ,friendly place.. safe too.

You gonna rejoice ....One of best places to relocate. I will be of help for mor information any u require.

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barblam1

2/26/2015 11:12 EST

What will your job be and where will you be working? Yes- some people DO not respect the extremely conservative dress codes, but it IS looked down on and QUITE disrespectful. If you are willing to come here and earn a living, following common dress is NOT much to ask. I wear long skirts to my ankles and long sleeved tops that at LEAST cover my forearms. Very simple and NOT at all expensive. If you want to be a fashion plate in tight clothes with short hems and sleeves do NOT work in the Middle East. And you cannot dress any way you want.

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deejay1952

3/14/2015 04:54 EST

you can pack what you want as there are laundrettes here. also a few shops where you can buy clothers. unless you intend wearing whatever you bring for the NEXT TWO YEARS? youi think Filipinos (who have various Filipino dialects) speak SPANISH? have you actualy traveled outside your own country before? are you sure you are actualy old enough to be allowed out on your own ?

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