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ofolade

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@ofolade

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Nigerian expat in the United Arab Emirates

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Nigerian

Lives in Dubai

Speaks English

Registration: 19 November 2012

ofolade
ofolade replied to a thread
6 years ago
Themmielad

Salary range for a restaurant worker. by Themmielad

Good day here. Please I need your candid advice on this issue. I just got married here in Nigeria, I just got a restaurant job in Dubai with a salary of AED1500 monthly. Am considering of accepting the job before asking my wife to join me after four ...

ofolade

I believe there is minimum salary threshold for you to be able to sponsor your wife/family to come to Dubai..I think it's 3000aed/month ...you can confirm on the internet. Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
6 years ago
Themmielad

Salary range for a restaurant worker. by Themmielad

Good day here. Please I need your candid advice on this issue. I just got married here in Nigeria, I just got a restaurant job in Dubai with a salary of AED1500 monthly. Am considering of accepting the job before asking my wife to join me after four ...

ofolade

Well what you are earning in Nigeria is also quite low believe me I know, N20000K is equivalent 200aed/month. Regarding your job offer in Dubai first of all you must confirm this is a genuine offer there are many scams going around make sure ... Read More

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6 years ago
xXCherryXx

Places with cold water? by xXCherryXx

Hello, We are looking for accommodations to stay in Dubai. We wish to know is there any place where there would be cold tap water? We've looked at many places but we dont seem to find any... Thanks.

ofolade

That is like going to Iceland or some other place below 0掳C and looking for hot water from the tap ..water will reflect the temperature of the environment unless heated or cooled Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
6 years ago

Any suggestions?

Try IDdesign for unique pieces Good deals at their warehouse store Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
7 years ago
wakup

Can anyone help? by wakup

Hello everyone, I've been offered a position in Dubai with the seemingly really good wage of 27,000 Dirham a month. However, I do not drive and my place of work would be about a half hour taxi from the Marina and only slighly less from the Mall ...

ofolade

I read somewhere the average pay in Dubai is 10K aed so yes you can live and save earning 27K aed On LGBT again keep your private matters private Public display of affection by LGBT will probably get you arrested Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
7 years ago
wakup

Can anyone help? by wakup

Hello everyone, I've been offered a position in Dubai with the seemingly really good wage of 27,000 Dirham a month. However, I do not drive and my place of work would be about a half hour taxi from the Marina and only slighly less from the Mall ...

ofolade

You can save on most salaries it all depends on how much you want to spend you could earn 50k aed and not save or 5k aed and still save The good thing is cost of renting is coming down in most areas in Dubai, you can Google to give you an idea for ... Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
7 years ago

UK visa for my husband

Yes you are right not a ton of money but at least 拢18k which is achievable for most British expats in Dubai To be honest it appears complicated a bit since you not living in the UK You may have to consult an immigration lawyer for advice or ... Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
7 years ago

UK visa for my husband

Hello I will assume you got legally married in Dubai As a British citizen your husband is legally entitled to live in the UK What I will advise is to forget about tourist visa and apply for British residency for him Am talking from personal ... Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
8 years ago
risingsun91

American-educated and trained surgeons in Dubai - job offers, salary by risingsun91

Hello everyone! My husband is in his 4th year of general surgery residency here in the USA. He's got one more year to go and possibly a year long fellowship. Lately we've been talking about possibly moving to Dubai after he's done with ...

ofolade

Above comments correct in managing your expectations.....why not visit websites of hospitals here....American hospital Dubai ....Health care city etc and see what is on offer Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
8 years ago
Teacherman18

11500 AED p/m plus accommodation - Can I save... by Teacherman18

Hello all, I鈥檓 hoping you can help me to see if I鈥檓 able to save as much as I hope to. I鈥檓 a Primary School teacher and have been offered 11,500 AED p/m plus accommodation to teach in a British Curriculum private school in ...

ofolade

Ok the reason I asked is it maybe worthwhile to negotiate to get the accommodation allowance and find somewhere maybe not so "posh" to live..myself as example my accommodation allowance is 50% of my monthly pay I could either take it or ... Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
8 years ago
Teacherman18

11500 AED p/m plus accommodation - Can I save... by Teacherman18

Hello all, I鈥檓 hoping you can help me to see if I鈥檓 able to save as much as I hope to. I鈥檓 a Primary School teacher and have been offered 11,500 AED p/m plus accommodation to teach in a British Curriculum private school in ...

ofolade

11,500aed is about the average salary if accommodation & medicals are taken care of It is possible to save 4000-5000 if you don't live an expensive life style and trying to keep up with the Jones One thing I will like to find out: what area ... Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
8 years ago
Sandeywison

Is 60k a Good Salary in Dubai? by Sandeywison

I am married, father of one 3 years old boy and we are waiting one more baby.

ofolade

Did you attend any interview in Dubai to get this 60K job offer ..what exactly is the job Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
12 years ago
ofolade

my cousin from the uk was kidnapped in the usa I think your question should be other way around if it is safe to make friends in the usa with the level of gun violence and casual crimes Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
13 years ago
englishmanintoronto

Possible to live on 12,000AED/month after paying for accomodation? by englishmanintoronto

Is it possible to live on 12,000AED/month, after having paid for accomodations? I would need food, vehicle, insurance, petrol and all other bills bills to be covered by that amount. My hoped for salary is 9-10,000USD per month, and I'm budgeting ...

ofolade

In short you hope to earn close to AED 40,000/Month that is a fantastic salary by UAE standards AED 8000/Month will get u a furnished 1bedroom in the best part of town 12,000 AED is more than enough to get you through the month. Many don't even earn ... Read More

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ofolade replied to a thread
13 years ago
Amani15

Need help with Airline Job by Amani15

I would like to find jobs for myself and my husband so we can move to Dubai. I have extensive experience within the travel industry. I have applied for Emirates and flydubai. I haven't heard anything yet. Does anyone have any insider tips on how ...

ofolade

Emirates recruits only online fact from an insider Read More

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ofolade joined United Arab Emirates expat community
13 years ago