Coby Smolens
@CobySmolens
American expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
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About me
American
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Speaks English, German
Registration: 07 May 2012
About
My expat journey
United Arab Emirates
Berlin, Germany
Nassau, Bahamas
Sailing
Crew
USA
Activity
Moving to Abu Dhabi: Is it really worth it? by cwilde
Hi All, So it's 3 months away until my girlfriend/soon to be wife and I move to Abu Dhabi. She's accepted a position at Sheik Zayed Private Academy, which will be providing us with a fully furnished 2 bedroom flat, along with beenefits and flights ...
Man, I'm sorry, I can't really help as far as packages are concerned, outside my own industry. I know as much as anyone does about living here, having lived here for the brief time (3.5 years) I've been here. Best thing is to try to connect with ... Read More
Moving to Abu Dhabi: Is it really worth it? by cwilde
Hi All, So it's 3 months away until my girlfriend/soon to be wife and I move to Abu Dhabi. She's accepted a position at Sheik Zayed Private Academy, which will be providing us with a fully furnished 2 bedroom flat, along with beenefits and flights ...
Caylen - Just to re-empahsize, I'd recommend hooking up with some of the head-hunting sites (Monster.com, Bayt.com, NaukriGulf.com), uploading your CV, and seeing what kind of hits you get. If you get a bunch of interest back, in the form of ... Read More
Moving to Abu Dhabi: Is it really worth it? by cwilde
Hi All, So it's 3 months away until my girlfriend/soon to be wife and I move to Abu Dhabi. She's accepted a position at Sheik Zayed Private Academy, which will be providing us with a fully furnished 2 bedroom flat, along with beenefits and flights ...
You obviously must have looked at the financial picture, as in the comparison between what your wife is going to make and what you're earning now. Let's face it: The primary motivation for coming to work in Abu Dhabi (or anywhere in the Mid-East) is ... Read More
Do I need a return ticket??????/ by millyluvrimaz
Hi Guys, I was planning to book my ticket to Dubai, as I am planning to be there in Feb of 2012. I am planning to only book a one way ticket. So from Melbourne to Dubai. So does anyone know if that is ok to do, or do I need to book a return ticket. ...
@ Akodi: In your case, your ongoing itinerary, as evidenced by your holding of tickets onward, obviates the necessaity for a return ticket. They just want assurance you are not gonna become an illegal immigrant. My friend had the same situation ... Read More