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United Arab Emirates (UAE) - An Expatriate Guide
Overview and Culture
Climate & Weather
Getting There
Speaking the Language
Visas, Residency, Immigration & Documentation
Currency and Cost of Living
Foreign Currency - how to secure a favourable exchange rate
Banking
Insurance
Taxation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Healthcare and Medical Treatment
Social Security
Renting Property in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Buying Property in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Employment
Education and Schools
Food and Drink
Leisure, Recreation and Sports
Transportation and Driving
Communications (Telephone, Post, Internet, TV)
Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Taking Your Pets
Expat groups in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Expat United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Destination Mini-Guides
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
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Expat Experiences of Life in UAE (submit yours here)
I have settled in really really well here, and far better than I imagined with a little baby! Don't worry about it, all you have to do is be quite open to getting out and meeting people. I've made lots of friends here with babies and to be honest I've found most of my good friends live near me in Arabian Ranches or the other popular areas like Springs/Meadows etc. Most mums drive everywhere in the heat, but in the Autumn/Winter we'll be able to walk around more and there are little shopping precincts/lakes/parks etc in these areas...
Yvan needed to do his visa run, so we set off Friday morning (i was told the later you go the longer the line gets, which was true). It was amazingly simple, he got out at the 1st check post and had the exit stamp done at the counter (I have a residence visa so didnt need to get out of the car) drove past 2nd check post (which was the customs one). They smiled and waved us onward (nice lads)...
I've lived in Dubai for 5 years now and have been an expat for nearly 30 years in 10 different countries. I've recently gone through the divorce process in Australia and am very clued on what the rules are. I have first hand experience. If you move your tax residence to the UAE the Australian CSA MUST close your case. Make sure that you send them the actual date that you left and always make sure that on the departure card that you tick that you are leaving Australia permanently.
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