

doubty
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Lives in Dubai
Registration: 25 August 2012
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New in Dubai by Lindsy_B
Hi, my husband and I just moved to Dubai (living in JLT) and are looking for some great semi-healthy delivery/takeout places? Any recommendations anyone?

Try Noodlehouse! Great food in the restaurants, not yet tried their home delivery Read More


cost of maternity by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are wondering if anyone can provide the cost of maternity in kuwait, i.e. normal delivery etc in the private hospitals in Kuwait, am specifically interedted in the royale hayat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

more wise words from legacy!!!! Most of the people I know have returned to their home country from the birth of children due to the cost! Read More


Can I work under my husband's work permit? by rhiggins
Hi, I would like to know if I can work under my husband's visa or do i have to obtain my own. If I have to obtain my own, will it be difficult? I am degreed qualified with years experience in hospitality management, public relations and ...

Hi I have no idea about the legalities but any company you join, if they are worth your while will be able to talk you through what you need to do. However for your very limited CV above, it sounds you may well find something where I work, their ... Read More

Satellite TV vs paying for Broadband
Hello everyone. Does anyone know if it is worth paying for a satellite service that will have more English channels on it? We currently download/stream via the internet but as we are in a block with shared internet, this is not always ideal. Is ... Read More


visitor visas - space between visits by zeode
Hi everyone! quick question when you get a visitors visa and exit the country when can you re-enter? Basically my husbands will be sponsoring me but the problem is the company believes it will take three months to sort out his visa due to public ...

Any indeed cookies greatlfully received as gratitude, amybe with a nive iced coffee too1 Read More


visitor visas - space between visits by zeode
Hi everyone! quick question when you get a visitors visa and exit the country when can you re-enter? Basically my husbands will be sponsoring me but the problem is the company believes it will take three months to sort out his visa due to public ...

I have been looking for an article I read recently but cannot find it! In theory if you enter Kuwait on a visit visa you can stay for three months, if you then leave, you should have to wait for six months before being granted another visit visit, ... Read More


Haircut for men? by GuestPoster1
Hi, all, I was here last year, but I got my haircut at the local Indian barber. I'd like to go to a nicer, more professional salon. Does anyone know of good ones in the city? I would be willing to pay 10-15...20 KD for a great haircut, instead ...

I know I am a little late on this one, this afternoon I went to "Face for Man" in Salmiya, Annan Street and have had the best haircut I have ever had and a fantastic shave for 7KD, would highly recommend and will be returning for a weekly shave! Read More


advice on moving to Kuwait by cliff_douglas
hi guys, I was just made an offer of 750kd a month. Is that a good salary for two people considering: 1. living in a relatively good/safe area. I guess rent would be about 300kd a month for a furnished apartment. 2. I'm the only one working. ...

OK so the more money the better!! However in terms of living together unmarried you may have some issues, there are other threads on this forum with advice from people who know more about it, such as this one, ... Read More


advice on moving to Kuwait by cliff_douglas
hi guys, I was just made an offer of 750kd a month. Is that a good salary for two people considering: 1. living in a relatively good/safe area. I guess rent would be about 300kd a month for a furnished apartment. 2. I'm the only one working. ...

Cliff, this is a difficult one to answer without knowing more details about you and your family and also what the company your are going to be working for will cover. For example are they giving you any allowance to move your stuff over. The buying ... Read More


h5 / apply for the police clearance report by Adam_28
hello for every one i have question but if there is any british move to kuwait recently? i would like to ask about how to apply for the police clearance report from here!!

it was easy for me because I was on the electoral role, so needed no further proof of address. If you are not on the electoral role my understand is that you need to send them a documented proof of address, i.e. a utilities bill/bank ... Read More


h5 / apply for the police clearance report by Adam_28
hello for every one i have question but if there is any british move to kuwait recently? i would like to ask about how to apply for the police clearance report from here!!

Adam, I have only been here a couple of weeks. Before I moved out I needed to get my police disclosure. Because I lived in Scotland at the time I applied online via Disclosure Scotland, the English equivalent is a CRB and details are here, ... Read More


UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...

Zeode, at the risk of sounding like a killjoy....... Some things to think about from experiences some colleagues have had. When you first move out are you staying in temporary accommodation whilst you find somewhere, this is often the case and the ... Read More


UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...

Sportsman - I agree we have also found some great furniture in other shops as well as the basics from IKEA!! Read More


Considering offer for Kuwait employment by Indiolush
I am considering employment in Kuwait from a US company for 98,670 is annually. Is this a good salary in Kuwait as I know the cost of living is higher.

Bornd is right, it doesn;t matter whether 100k USD is above or below averrgae. If you included all the salaries in Kuwait you would probably get the result that is is way above average. What is more important is how you want to spend your money, ... Read More


UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...

We didn't bother with a quote so have no idea, we looked in to moving the car and that was going to be about 2k. Remember as well as the cost of shipping there is also a fee to pay when you collect it from the port. I tried to ascertain the cost of ... Read More