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ShaunDubai

ShaunDubai

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English citizen

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Registration: 18 April 2010

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ShaunDubai replied to a thread
13 years ago
snip-dogg06

Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06

Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD

ShaunDubai

Belgian Bar, Grand Millenium, TECOM can be good. Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
13 years ago
snip-dogg06

Thursday Nite by snip-dogg06

Where's the best happy hour on thursday nites? SD

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As in: cheapest? busiest?? Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
13 years ago
ShaunDubai

Free English / Arabic Speakers Social Group by ShaunDubai

Hi All I have set up a new social group in Dubai for native speakers of English and Arabic to practice each others' language. It's totally free and (I hope!) will be fun.First get together is this Monday evening (5th December)in MoE. Please IM me ...

ShaunDubai

The group was established last week and already has over 50 members. Please feel free to apply via the link below: http://www.meetup.com/English-Arabic-Conversation-Dubai Read More

ShaunDubai created a thread
13 years ago

Free English / Arabic Speakers Social Group

Hi All I have set up a new social group in Dubai for native speakers of English and Arabic to practice each others' language. It's totally free and (I hope!) will be fun.First get together is this Monday evening (5th December)in MoE. Please IM me ... Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
13 years ago
ali_hirji

Language Barrier by ali_hirji

Living in Dubai, the language barrier isn't so bad. With Dubai being such a cosmopolitan melting pot, you have people from all over. You hit the hot spots, like JBR or Marina, and you can hear a number of language from Spanish to Russian, and few ...

ShaunDubai

I'm learning Arabic from a private tutor - he's excellent. Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
13 years ago
ali_hirji

UAE's 40th National Day by ali_hirji

I have been living in the UAE for the past three years, and apart from the Eid celebrations that happen twice a year, National Day is just incredible. The way in which locals celebrate is just so colourful and you can always see their love for their ...

ShaunDubai

I agree Ali. I'm learning Arabic to understand and enjoy the culture more. Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
13 years ago
ShaunDubai

Looking for Arab friends in Dubai to practice my Arabic. by ShaunDubai

Hi I'm English and learning Arabic. I'd like to meet a native speaker for friendship and to practice my Arabic with.

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Hi Popguy You speak Arabic? Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
14 years ago
melissa19

Can Dubai empoyers keep you in the country like in Saudi Arabia?? by melissa19

Hello, My name is Melissa,I have just joined this forum as I have a specific question I would like to ask. While researching about working in the Middle East,I was informed that on completion of a contract in Saudi Arabia by a foreign ...

ShaunDubai

Just remember that, if your sponsor says they have to keep your passport, tell them to stuff it!! It's illegal under UAE Labour Law, but many (non Western people) are strong armed into it. Don't work in the Magic Kingdom - KSA. It's an open prison ... Read More

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14 years ago
ShaunDubai

Anyone interested in a language exchange social group? by ShaunDubai

SORRY - NO LONGER AN ACTIVE POST.

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Hi The venue is a shisha bar. I'm unsure if children can come in. Shaun Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Anyone interested in a language exchange social group? by ShaunDubai

SORRY - NO LONGER AN ACTIVE POST.

ShaunDubai

Hi Mariecor The groups up and running (almost 50 members!). To join visit: meetup.com/Language-Exchange-Dubai/ It's totally free of charge. (: Read More

ShaunDubai created a thread
14 years ago

Anyone interested in a language exchange social group?

SORRY - NO LONGER AN ACTIVE POST. Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
14 years ago
mpearlman

At the Bars at the hotels are a man and a woman allowed to makeout? by mpearlman

I am wondering about this because I read that men and women aren't allowed to do anything if they aren't married. So, let's say I am living at housing that is given to me by my employer and I meet another ex pat, are we allowed to spend the night ...

ShaunDubai

RE: Hotels etc. My wife and I have different names on our passports, and we've never been queried about our status in five years.:D Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
14 years ago
mpearlman

At the Bars at the hotels are a man and a woman allowed to makeout? by mpearlman

I am wondering about this because I read that men and women aren't allowed to do anything if they aren't married. So, let's say I am living at housing that is given to me by my employer and I meet another ex pat, are we allowed to spend the night ...

ShaunDubai

Discretion is the key! ;) My wife and I have never been asked about our status in over five years here. As a Westerner you are unlikely to be even questioned about it. Always check in somewhere as Mr & Mrs if you go out. Maybe use fake wedding rings ... Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
14 years ago
ShaunDubai

Looking for Arab friends in Dubai to practice my Arabic. by ShaunDubai

Hi I'm English and learning Arabic. I'd like to meet a native speaker for friendship and to practice my Arabic with.

ShaunDubai

Hey Psycho - I sent you an IM. :) Read More

ShaunDubai replied to a thread
14 years ago
ShaunDubai

Looking for Arab friends in Dubai to practice my Arabic. by ShaunDubai

Hi I'm English and learning Arabic. I'd like to meet a native speaker for friendship and to practice my Arabic with.

ShaunDubai

How good's your Arabic? I'm looking for a friend to practice with.:) Read More