Laura
@Rubydo
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
29
Contacts
9
About me
English
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Registration: 04 May 2014
Looking for friends and a job! by Steve Duvivie
Hi everyone. Thought I'd test the water out and see what's happening on here. Me and my wife are moving to Abu Dhabi around October so am hoping to make some friends. We have lots back home but don't know anyone in the UAE! Well I ...
You're welcome :) Long commute to Holland but great opportunity. It will be great to move over here, sun all day long! I've been here 4years and love it, I came out here with my fiance, he got a job here and I moved to be with him too. ... Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Both are great schools, I would push more for bsak, have u also looked at Brighton college? Opening soon are cranleigh and repton too- I'm guessing the fees will be expensive. Of course you get for what u pay for, I would say the teachers and ... Read More
Looking for friends and a job! by Steve Duvivie
Hi everyone. Thought I'd test the water out and see what's happening on here. Me and my wife are moving to Abu Dhabi around October so am hoping to make some friends. We have lots back home but don't know anyone in the UAE! Well I ...
Hiya Steve Hope the move goes well for you both. Are you moving here with your wife's job? I am going to be nosey now - is she Dutch? What with working in the Netherlands. I have a very close friend who is Dutch and would love to meet up. Do ... Read More
Western Expats in Abu Dhabi: I'm Maria and I am friendless. by mariadurran
Hello Everyone, I have been here about a week and I am finding it really difficult to meet western expats - I work 9 hours a day, 6 days a week, and I really want to unwind with a drink with people who get me. Please IM me if you'd like to hang out!
Hi and welcome to both Maria and Jessica. I have been in AD 4 years but enjoy meeting people N making new friends. I attend some coffee mornings when I can, these a through the American womens network - you don't have to be American either :-) ... Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Hiya Sorry to butt in but what do you mean about banks and expat packages? The package you have been offered is really good especially now you mention the higher price allowance for the schooling. Laura Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Hiya I think al raha are mainly Villas, it's a lovely area as is al zeina- I'd say zeina may be more expensive than al raha but not completely sure. The school fees sound better at 45k per year per child, I would try and look into the ... Read More
Is 45000/month a good salary? by movingtoAD
Hi everyone, I got an offer to work as front office risk manager in Abu Dhabi, but I have no idea what the market rate is over there. Any input would be much appreciated. I have 7 years experience in risk management and currently living in London. ...
Hiya The package you have been quoted sounds very good. You will be fine with your family to live off of that amount. Does the package include housing? I know you have said 25k relocation allowance, is this in dirhams or pounds? Sorry for maybe ... Read More
8700 a good salary? by J-Ann100
I was offered a teaching position in Abu Dhabi paying 8700 plus accommodation, light n water. Is this a good offer for a single person? Would I be able to live off 2000 and possible save the rest? If I wish to change my job towards the end of a ...
No that is not normal, it's illegal for them to do so so do not allow them to keep it! Yes u get ur visa through them so in a way they do own u but no way allow them to keeo passport! Read More
8700 a good salary? by J-Ann100
I was offered a teaching position in Abu Dhabi paying 8700 plus accommodation, light n water. Is this a good offer for a single person? Would I be able to live off 2000 and possible save the rest? If I wish to change my job towards the end of a ...
Hi The salary sounds good enough to me to live on the 2000 you plan to should also work if like you say you don't go out much due to studying. There are plenty of ladies nights anyway where the drinks a free so you will be fine going out ... Read More
Looking for English Teaching job in Abu Dhabi
Kareem14, no offence but we are talking English teacher, not arabic! Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
Thank you, I will go and check them out :-) Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
I don't know what I'm looking for ha, just wanted to shop around for ideas. I have pretty much everything sorted and yes we have a photobooth too :-) Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
Oh i see yes i have one of those already but thank you for the suggestion :) Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
sorry what do you mean? Read More
profile photos plays a big role by Guestposter894
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ...
Hey Driz Yeyy you put up your picture again like me :) Read More
Looking for English Teaching job in Abu Dhabi
Agree have a look at ADEc and see what they have to offer, I'm not sure exactly what qualifications you will need but you have the experience so maybe. I would also advise coming to visit your girlfriend here in Abu Dhabi and literally walking into ... Read More
profile photos plays a big role by Guestposter894
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ...
Don't join in on the conversation then if there is no point to it!?! Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
thank you thats very kind of you :) . As for finding a groom, sorry i can't help you with that one ha, but i am sure with your sense of humour it won't be too hard to find 1 ;) x Read More
Wedding accessories by Rubydo
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks
haha yes i am, and good morning to you too :) Read More
Wedding accessories
Hi all Does anyone know any shops in Abu Dhabi or Dubai selling wedding accessories, Im not sure exactly what I'm looking for would just like a nosey and ideas :) Thanks Read More
profile photos plays a big role by Guestposter894
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ...
Agree that it's no harm and my profile doesn't give much away. Although I do just get random messages from sleezy males I'm afraid! :) Read More
profile photos plays a big role by Guestposter894
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ...
I've been getting bombarded with private messages and contact requests from males!! Mainly who are not from the UAE but yet this is the 天美麻豆 I am on! I took off my profile pic and have a female avatar and still get these messages. It is quite ... Read More
Preparing for adjustment to the Abu Dhabi Summer Heat for Westerns!
Hiya Yeah you will hit the heat and humidity that time, ramadan too so nothing much will be open and happening anyway so you may be able to escape being out in the heat too often :-). Good luck with the move and give me a shout if you need any info ... Read More
Looking for Accommodation in Abu Dhabi on a monthly rent basis! by Bernadetti
Help! Husband just moved to Abu Dhabi to work and is currently staying at a hotel there which is okay short term at the moment but long term this isn't ideal and he is now looking for a one - two bedroomed apartment to rent on a monthly basis or ...
The apartments I am thinking of are called vision apartments, they have got a few sites though so look for the muroor 1s and yes there are lots of expats living in this area :-) x Read More
Preparing for adjustment to the Abu Dhabi Summer Heat for Westerns!
Don't come in summer haha, only joking. Most places are air conditioned so indoors you will be fine, outdoors its the humidity that's hard to cope with so make sure u just keep hydrated I would say. Good luck :) Laura Read More
Making friends in Abu Dhabi?? by blue2012
Hello all, I have been living in Abu Dhabi for over a year now and I am finding it very hard to make Friends. It seems like people are not interested in getting too close to others here. I have not met any Americans here or anyone that shares the ...
Hi there What are your interests and hobbies? :) Read More
Looking for Accommodation in Abu Dhabi on a monthly rent basis! by Bernadetti
Help! Husband just moved to Abu Dhabi to work and is currently staying at a hotel there which is okay short term at the moment but long term this isn't ideal and he is now looking for a one - two bedroomed apartment to rent on a monthly basis or ...
Hiya There are quite a few places that offer serviced accommodation but i know they are in the city. There are some apartments near the mubadala building on muroor who provide monthly serviced apartments. Im not sure there are many out of the city ... Read More