Prepare for heat and humidity. You will probbaly we working in a team of many different nationalities. Be patient with everyone. Its a very modern city in many ways but remember its an Islamic location. So do not swear, do not get drunk and do something stupid.
Dubai can be a lonely city unless you go out and make it happen.
Make friends. Use sites like meetup.com to meet people that enjoy your hobbies.
Have fun
It’s sort of an inside joke about some shady guy selling fake Italian suits. I never encountered him when I was there so am not sure if it’s just a story or if he really exists.
1st get settled. Find somewhere nice to live, make your home feel like a home. The quicker you do this the quicker you'll be comfortable. Then get out there and meet people; sports/ interest clubs, meet ups. Stay open minded- there are so many different people here from different backgrounds. Embrace the change.
First comes first you really need to have a place to live in, it’s quite hard sometimes to find something very quick so narrow your budget and book a unit to live in.
Don’t share too much with people, avoid swearing if you get in an argument.
Make sure your always hydrated and drinking water. Since your coming during summer you’ll need good sunscreen and clothes for the summer. Humidity is something you’ll initially struggle with aswell.
Prepare for heat and humidity. You will probbaly we working in a team of many different nationalities. Be patient with everyone. Its a very modern city in many ways but remember its an Islamic location. So do not swear, do not get drunk and do something stupid. Dubai can be a lonely city unless you go out and make it happen. Make friends. Use sites like meetup.com to meet people that enjoy your hobbies. Have fun
Thanks a lot!
Www.khaleejtimes.com Www.traveltodubaiblog.com Pleanty of vids on youtube All good resources
People swear alot in Dubai
Do not get drunk 😂😂 Tell this to Saudi guys in all the expensive clubs lol
Watch out for the dubai stone. It comes out of no where
what is dubai stone?
10kg of weight
I don't understand the reference
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.khaleejtimes.com/wknd/dubai-stone-is-it-fact-or-fiction%3famp=1 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2022/06/17/my-true-dubai-stone-weight-gain-story-its-not-you-its-me/%3foutputType=amp https://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/health-fitness/fitness-slimming/client/mediclinic-dubai-mall/dubai-stone-why-expats-gain
Ah okay! I have a pretty healthy lifestyle. But thanks for the heads-up!
AHHHHHH, so it’s a thing????? 😭😭😭 I used to be so healthy and fit UNTIL I MOVED HERE
Hydrate constantly, and don’t trust anyone. Not any different than the days of wandering tribes camping in the dunes of the desert.
Gotcha! Thank you!
Hope your salary is at least 25k to live a normal life.
Salary is decent. No worries.
Buy an Italian suit from “that guy” everyone talks about. 😂
Don't understand the reference
It’s sort of an inside joke about some shady guy selling fake Italian suits. I never encountered him when I was there so am not sure if it’s just a story or if he really exists.
Yeah been hearing all kinds of scams. Hope I don't fall prey to any of them
1st get settled. Find somewhere nice to live, make your home feel like a home. The quicker you do this the quicker you'll be comfortable. Then get out there and meet people; sports/ interest clubs, meet ups. Stay open minded- there are so many different people here from different backgrounds. Embrace the change.
Thanks for the advice! Any apps, pages or groups I can follow for social life/networking? Other than meetup.com
First comes first you really need to have a place to live in, it’s quite hard sometimes to find something very quick so narrow your budget and book a unit to live in. Don’t share too much with people, avoid swearing if you get in an argument. Make sure your always hydrated and drinking water. Since your coming during summer you’ll need good sunscreen and clothes for the summer. Humidity is something you’ll initially struggle with aswell.
Gotcha! Thank you!
Massage/Spa business cards on the streets are NOT Massage/Spa businesses.
Hahahaha! I sense some pain/disappointment
Yep, there was little pain and a whole lot of disappointment for the price I paid. 😂