everything is possible in the future. But we care about here and now and current facts, which are as stated.
Pro tip: Change bank.
Pro tip: Change bank.
Moving to Dubai
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Some tips:
1. I prefer Virgin over Du or Etisalat as they allow you to Pause number (and pay just 10AED/month during these months while you are away) but still your number will work and someone can call you even then. They also offer eSIM. Also, on the other side, if you pay your plan for the whole year in advance they offer 50% discount.
2. Use any VPN that works. People tend to use TurboVPN there for the calls (as it's free). Some major VPNs are blocked so make sure it works before buying one.
3. You could find great deals if you want︀ to stay in hotels but then you can't prepare any of the food yourself nor︁ store it. Some hotels even offer monthly rates (like Rove -> Monthly Hotel Stay Rates︂ In Dubai - Starting From AED 4,999 - but note that their rooms are quite︃ small). Stay in a hotel a couple days first before committing to one month. I︄ could give you some tips about staying in private at JimBeam1795[at]protonmail.com
1. I prefer Virgin over Du or Etisalat as they allow you to Pause number (and pay just 10AED/month during these months while you are away) but still your number will work and someone can call you even then. They also offer eSIM. Also, on the other side, if you pay your plan for the whole year in advance they offer 50% discount.
2. Use any VPN that works. People tend to use TurboVPN there for the calls (as it's free). Some major VPNs are blocked so make sure it works before buying one.
3. You could find great deals if you want︀ to stay in hotels but then you can't prepare any of the food yourself nor︁ store it. Some hotels even offer monthly rates (like Rove -> Monthly Hotel Stay Rates︂ In Dubai - Starting From AED 4,999 - but note that their rooms are quite︃ small). Stay in a hotel a couple days first before committing to one month. I︄ could give you some tips about staying in private at JimBeam1795[at]protonmail.com
I think another good follow-up question that others may benefit, is practical tips on how to find an apartment. We've covered payment, and cash is to be preferred. What's the best way to go about finding a good place? Website like bayut, dubizzle, propertyfinder, or is through visiting a tower and asking what's available, through an real estate agent? i get the feeling that buildings care vary greatly in the same area.
First locate the zone of interest (marina, business bay, downtown, greens, JVC, JLT etc.) and then go through as many ads on the websites you mentioned as you can in that area to get a feeling of the offer in the area and︀ the prices. Next, go to a number of viewings and talk to the agents as︁ they know a lot and they won't tell you anything unless you ask. Watch some︂ youtube videos about Dubai expats and their experiences with renting an apartment.
About the rent︃ - cash is preferred only if you'll be paying the full year in advance.
If you want to split it to 2, 3 or 4 (or even 6) payments -︄ checks are preferred and not many landlords will accept that.
Same thing goes for monthly︅ payment - not many landlords will accept that as well.
Do not sign a tenancy︆ contract unless you're sure that's the place you want to spend next year.
Terminating tenancy︇ contract is difficult and will be at your expense.
Have some money on the side︈ since you'll have to pay a couple of deposits (for eg. deposit for DEWA is︉ about 2.5k AED) and also the agent commissions are about 1-2k AED.
BTW: I have︊ one good 1BR apartment to rent. Brand new, never lived in. You have my email︋ above 😉
About the rent︃ - cash is preferred only if you'll be paying the full year in advance.
If you want to split it to 2, 3 or 4 (or even 6) payments -︄ checks are preferred and not many landlords will accept that.
Same thing goes for monthly︅ payment - not many landlords will accept that as well.
Do not sign a tenancy︆ contract unless you're sure that's the place you want to spend next year.
Terminating tenancy︇ contract is difficult and will be at your expense.
Have some money on the side︈ since you'll have to pay a couple of deposits (for eg. deposit for DEWA is︉ about 2.5k AED) and also the agent commissions are about 1-2k AED.
BTW: I have︊ one good 1BR apartment to rent. Brand new, never lived in. You have my email︋ above 😉
You'll get bills on email. Nothing comes by post.
Open banking app select bill payment, utility bills > dewa, enter the amount you want to pay, press pay and it's done.
Mobile phone (Virgin at least) is automatically deducted from your credit/debit card or using apple pay.
Open banking app select bill payment, utility bills > dewa, enter the amount you want to pay, press pay and it's done.
Mobile phone (Virgin at least) is automatically deducted from your credit/debit card or using apple pay.
yes they can, most of the services in Dubai can be done electronically and recurring.
a great indicator to look out for are the developers of the︂ individual buildings. I personally try to avoid Damac.
a great indicator to look out for are the developers of the︂ individual buildings. I personally try to avoid Damac.
Damac have been putting quantity over quality, and promising a large amount of deals through this. The finishing is quite bad.
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