About ceekay21

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

Canada

HR/Relo
Professional:

Provider of Expat-Related Services & Products

Some Forum Posts:

United Arab Emirates: got a job offer in alain:

Hi there, Yes you can definitely survive on 3400dhs/month, if all you are paying for is food (to cook or cheap fast food), phone, and other basic necessities. How much you spend each month depends on your lifestyle but it is enough for the basics (no gym membership, frequent fancy restaurants, spa appointments etc).

United Arab Emirates: Need advise, please help..:

Yes, it is true, and it happens all the time. How about you just get on a plane and leave with your baby? Or like you said, try to find a job in the UAE. Good luck.

United Arab Emirates: Getting Engaged to an Emirati:

Hi Cassandra, To respond about the Emirati style abayas...I would not recommend ordering them from here for shipment to the US, if that's even an option. Even if it is, they would probably be a lot different than what you can find in the shops here. There are so many beautiful abayas and shaylas here to choose from that can be designed by you and tailored for you, and its best to shop for them while you are here. Another reason I say this is because you could make several dates out of this with your new family. They will love to take you shopping for abayas and you guys can bond over this experience. You mentioned that the men greet by rubbing their noses, well as you prob know, that applies to men only. You don't want to touch, or put your hand out to greet any Muslim man (including family) unless he does first. That is something most expats don't know and learn very quickly upon arrival, but you may know that as well. Not sure how you can specifically 'impress' his family, as I don't know them, but if you like, u can pm for specific questions. I'd probably try to try to connect with some Emirati women for advice. Good luck :)

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3/31/2014

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