Anyone ever live in Dubai?
 

I have an oportunity for a position in Dubai. It would most likely be a 2-3 year conract. My wife and kids would stay in the US.

Anyone have any experience with Dubai? What should I require salary wise? I have been doing some research and it appears it is common for them to include housing, maid service, travel, etc. with ex-pat offers. Government provides healthcare with all jobs.

Cost of living is pretty high, but if I can get the salary I am asking for and all the other benifets above, it would be pretty sweet. Especially if travel is part of the deal so I could come home every few months to see the family.

son's been stationed there 3 times. said it was a lot better than most places in that area. sent me a cool harley t-shirt.
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I wouldn't leave my wife and kids and live in Dubai for any amount of money, but that's just me. That's just me though and it has nothing to do with Dubai.

I know someone who is there now. I can try to get you in contact if you would like.

One of my best friends is taking a teaching position there, but he doesn't start until February.

He didn't ask you what you would do. He asked if anyone had lived there.

My wife's niece is a teacher over there. That's all I have to add. :shrug:

thanks

Ive been there a few times, not one of my fav places.

I work with alot/shit ton of people in that area on a daily basis.

Will be going to Dubai in the spring for a week or two on business.

I hear its a fantastic awesome place, but really hot.

My Aunt works for the Army Corp of Engineers and doesn't mind going to Dubai. It is interesting with being in a position of authority being a women over there though.

It's pretty much all that's wrong with the world, but it's supposedly very nice (in large part thanks to the imported slave labor).

Hopefully you can stay awake for the trip. :D

Jerk...

Its a 27 hour transit time.

You better have a helluva stable marriage.. No way I could leave my family...


Good Luck