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I’m moving into my new apartment … but when?
Updated 06-July-2014 You can come and go as you please but don't be fooled. Your personal effects (furniture, boxes etc) must get past the beady eyes of Security (which nearly all buildings in Dubai have). You need signed paperwork etc. Some take up to 5 days. Don't sign...
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Pensions & Savings Dubai Style
Updated 06-July-2014 As a tax free haven, Dubai is a very attractive place to live and work but how do we go about saving our hard earned money, where do we put it, what do we do about our pensions etc? If you have any comments, questions or stories please send...
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Passport Photos are a Dubai necessity
Updated 06-July-2014 Dubai needs to see you! Make lots of copies of passport sized colour photos. Keep them with you. You'd be surprised when they are wanted....
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Advice on Dubai Residential Tenancy Contracts
Updated 06-July-2014 We all need one but do we know what to look for when we sign a Dubai Tenancy Contract. See the full article for the do's and don'ts....
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Working in Dubai – General Information
Updated 06-July-2014 To work in Dubai you must have an Employment Visa. An Employment Visa can only be issued by your employer. This is the first in a series of 'Working in Dubai' guides. We'll take you through the various steps relating to the process and documentation in later...
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