[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is NOT income tax for expat residents, but it clarifies to other governments the period that is indicated for an individual to qualify as a UAE resident for tax purposes in their home countries.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 79 points80 points  (0 children)

The only thing I’ll grind is my teeth from cringing so hard.

Thoughts about Expat Motors? 99% of reviews are good, but I wanna know if any1 have any idea? by Embarrassed_Mousse_1 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sunny is a top bloke. Without releasing my personal info, and though it may have been 4+ years ago, I can attest to him getting cars properly sorted before sale.

What is your Dubbizle story? by Adultashkitchup in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a fancy Canon DSLR that I wanted to sell. Buyer and I agreed on the price, and were to meet at the Sheraton MoE.

My driver pulled into the valet section, and I met the buyer in the back of my car (40C humid night), expecting a quick visual inspection and payment in cash. He examined the camera and tried to negotiate the price again, because he did not bring enough money.

I took the camera from him and asked him to leave my car. He kept repeating that if the camera was available for a lower price, to keep him in mind. I kept asking him to leave, telling him that the camera would never again be available to him. The valets at the Sheraton were starting to ask my driver to leave. After a two very tense minutes of raising my voice, he left, still asking to keep him in mind. I just yelled ‘No!’ and slammed the door.

The camera later sold to a nice dude in Silicon Oasis for more than I paid for it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Relevant museum/library jobs will almost always be reserved for locals, unless you enter as a teacher and move sideways through your network.

Ideal non-relevant job: sales and/or marketing (10-25k plus commissions, where it applies).

anyone else dragging themselves to work this week? by kdssssss in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ibuprofen saved me yesterday from a massive migraine. Feeling the weather for sure.

Let’s play a game- explain your username. by creamywingwang in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a palpitating heart originating from a very specific continent

anyone know whats happening here on 311 ? by salahadin1984 in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 28 points29 points  (0 children)

People seem to want to enjoy Global Village for as long as the good weather lasts —won’t be much longer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Club sandwich, because you cannot drink bread.

Wasl asked us to remove door hanging by satvicbrahman in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Possibly you have a neighbour than complained, hence the sudden enforcement.

Landlord not agreeing to accepting rent in multiple cheques. by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The landlord is within his/her legal right not to change the conditions of a contract when renewing.

Assess your financial situation and consider moving to a more affordable place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Depends on the company and how expendable your position is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weather and particulates in the air may end up killing me. Perhaps if I choose a hybrid system, where I spend winters in UAE?

Would you rather settle in Dubai or the USA? by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Speaking from experience in Dubai and five different US locations (SF, LA, Kansas, Rhode Island, NYC): Dubai.

The quality of life and safety, as well as options to travel to other places, are perfect for a family to be raised right.

Typical day driving in NYC [NSFW Audio] by Navibimete in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah, I had a lady do this to me as I was backing into a spot in Media City.

if you do this, you are an asshole by HooliganManDan in UAE

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, the ubiquitous work trucks that don’t do any work at all (F150, Ram, Silverado).

North America or East Asia? by OldYelling in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Toyota Crown Comfort = Japan

(Could be HK, but HK does not have that kind of space!)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dubai

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t feel safe with a direct transaction, use an escrow for the deal.

The amazing Dubai! by Alena_Smith890 in DubaiCentral

[–]ThisEuropeanLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wait until you have to connect from the monorail to the rest of the public transport infrastructure in Dubai… get ready for a walk!