Working in dubai?

dannythomas89 · February 4, 2014

My girlfriend has just got a job as a primary school teacher in an international school in Dubai. Im 24 years old and currently work as an electrician but would like to find work over there to be with not necessary an an electrician but anything really hotel work bar work or waitering would suffice just somethig that would provide accommodation for me to be there. Has anyone had experience doing this is it possible to find work? Any help would greatly be appreciated thanks.

Big Doug · February 4, 2014

sound if you wanna kiss your woman in public and get nicked by the bobbies :lol:

dannythomas89 · February 4, 2014

Ive heard theres an award ceremony if you have sex in pubic isn't there?

IN PRISON!

Moomin · February 4, 2014

dannythomas89 said:
My girlfriend has just got a job as a primary school teacher in an international school in Dubai. Im 24 years old and currently work as an electrician but would like to find work over there to be with not necessary an an electrician but anything really hotel work bar work or waitering would suffice just somethig that would provide accommodation for me to be there. Has anyone had experience doing this is it possible to find work? Any help would greatly be appreciated thanks.

Its pretty much BS (IEC) regs in the middle east, you should be able to get work as a spark no doubt. Maybe try some agencies.

dannythomas89 · February 4, 2014

Ok thanks wasn't too sure on the regs need to do some more research on it but thanks, not too arsed what i do its just for a year to save up for travelling

Pat's Van · February 4, 2014

big ex-pat community out there, should be easy to find a good life

research it first though mate as you may be in for some shocks (no electrician pun intended)

not my kinda town though TBH

EFCNIK · February 4, 2014

I'd be too scared of the big buildings. Absolutely hate them.

formerly manx toffee · February 4, 2014

Be a bit careful if you want to live with your girlfriend. Have separate P.O. Boxes for example. Wear wedding rings. You need a job to go really, need sponsorship. Getting in with an agency is great shout.

Nobby Nobbs · February 4, 2014

The place is a f***ing big building site if you can't get a job there you wont get one anywhere.

Big Fat Sam · February 4, 2014

Yes, loads of ex-pats out there mate. One of my buddies is out there and loves it.

Not being racist

lol

but I couldn't live in that culture, though.

dannythomas89 · February 4, 2014

Lol cheers lads probably be a culture shock and id have to give up my season ticket but atleast i would get perfect streams over there....

TX Bill · February 5, 2014

formerly manx toffee said:
Be a bit careful if you want to live with your girlfriend. Have separate P.O. Boxes for example. Wear wedding rings. You need a job to go really, need sponsorship. Getting in with an agency is great shout.

Just curious by why to those pieces of advice? Not too familiar with Dubai.

SingBlue · February 5, 2014

TX Bill said:
Just curious by why to those pieces of advice? Not too familiar with Dubai.

It's a conservative Muslim country. You've no doubt read all the horror stories in the various rags? Also, these are places where you get a permit to stay if you're working. When you aren't working, you're not living there anymore. Hence why an agency is advisable. Dubai is a good place to live and work as long as you aren't an absolute whopper.

I am working in KSA at the moment, which makes Dubai look positively liberal. But if you keep your head down, you'll find that all the things you're not supposed to do can be done as long as you don't advertise it. And unlike any other country I've worked in, I haven't met a single RS... I'm in this for the long haul!

BlueThai · February 5, 2014

You won't get a job in Dubai as an electrician as all the labour and trade jobs are done by cheap Indians and Filipinos.

As for bar / hotel work that could be possible but again that is mostly taken by Filipinas, Chinese or cheap Eastern block girls.

Your best bet is to stay put and work all the ovvies you can get so you can fly out to meet the GF at Christmas time as I bet the school will only be giving her 1 airticket a year in the summer.

WA Toffee · February 5, 2014

I've only been there for a short stopover, but the impression I got is that the only people who go outside are immigrant workers. Everyone else is in the airconditioned malls or offices. Not really the lifestyle for me, I like to be outside