HaydnH Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hey Captain, I worked there for about 18 months around '98 and my folks lived there about the same time for 3-4 years. I'm happy to discuss the place from a social/personal/living side, but before I do that I strongly suggest you research the property market over there first. There are lots of rich people in Dubai and they're rich for a reason, if that means risking you to make money so be it. The lack of basic salary concerns me. Even if the offer is legit now, what's to say the market doesn't crash in the future leaving you out of luck? I thought the property market was already a mess to be honest (far too much empty property due to rich developers and not enough buyers). I can ask on FB if anybody still lives over there if you wish? I know a few of my friends still go back from time to time. Haydn. p.s: Having said that, if you can afford the risk, you could always treat it as an extended holiday for 3-6 months expecting to earn nothing and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks for all the advice. I've accepted the offer so onward and upwards. If it all goes well, expect "bad driving in desert" videos pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 nobody is immune from what is to come... No matter what country... Heads up ! The zombie apocalypse? Congrats on the job though cap'n. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Best of luck with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good luck mate Miss you at Castle Combe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Good luck mate Miss you at Castle Combe Thanks bud. Don't fly until 1st week of July so if I've still got the car, may do CC on June 29th............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Might be a bit late, but the verdict from my friend out there was "If he is a decent estate agent and knows what he is doing then he WILL make money out here" Meet you for a beer when Im next visiting then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saihaynes Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Lived and worked out there for 18yrs, loved it Sai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Might be a bit late, but the verdict from my friend out there was "If he is a decent estate agent and knows what he is doing then he WILL make money out here" Meet you for a beer when Im next visiting then? No doubt I'll be buying a Z with my first or second pay cheque so all visitors welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Lived and worked out there for 18yrs, loved it Sai Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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