[Goanet] Situation in DUBAI - read and think
Truly Something to read and think about current situation in DUBAI! Ahlan Dubai... Welcome Dubai... With so many Indians hopping the next flight to Dubai (or U.A.E in general) to make their dreams happenlife would turn out to be a shocker here. The common problem for youth in India is that they want tomake too much money in too little a time. They are willing to leave India on the first offer from any country of repute (or even without repute) without considering the pros and cons. As for the millions of U.A.E aspirants in India ..guys hold on do a self assessment based on the under mentioned facts:- v Just don't multiply the AED salary by 13 and convert the same in to rupee earnings. That would be the first of the many mistakes are likely to make. The conversion if at all should be done for savings and not gross earnings. v If you a married person, consider the cost of family accommodation in U.A.E and more importantly in Dubai. The minimum requirement of a one BHK (bedroom, hall, kitchen) flat would cost you a minimum of AED 4,000/- per month (not per annum, guys) any where in downtown Dubai. Add a minimum of 10-15% annual increments in rent. Don't expect the salaries to rise by even half that %. v If you are smart enough to realize that you can look for apartments outside Dubai (Sharjah, Ajman , RAK) to save AED 1,000 - 1,500 per month in rent , please allow yourself three to fours hours for commutation every day(given the present traffic situation, which can only degrade with influx of millions of immigrants every year).Add that to a normal 10 hours day would mean you would end up spending around 14-15 hours a day on job..and you thought family life would be so much fun in Dubai. v Be prepared to shell out AED 100/- for a routine check up at doctors in UAE. If you are lucky you will not fall ill, but god forbid if you do, then you will have a big hole in your pocket. v If you aren't used to summers of north India and hail from places like Shimla, then you are in for a treat of your lifetime. Temperatures can run up to 50 degrees on a normal sunny afternoon and such days are pretty regular. And did I mention the humidity levels of 95% I am sure I did. v If you don't have children you are lucky..bcos if you a 2-3 children going to school..add at least AED 12,000 (per annum per child) to the cost of living in U.A.E v You thought petrol here is cheaper and so would be the taxies...try taking a cab from airport to your hotel the meter would touch AED 75-100/- before you will be able to make yourself comfortable in the Camry. v You might have the fanciest of all cars available here, but when it comes to parking the same, you might regret buying one. Imagine roaming around the streets of Dubai for 1 hour just to find a parking space...alas.even that's not free.don't forget to display your parking ticket ...else a fine awaits you. v Last but not the least of all woes is a triple call rate to your loved ones in India. INR 30 per minute from U.A.E to India.whereas as INR 8 per minute from India to UAE .it must give you an idea what awaits you in Dubai. Don't you dare think you can use skype in Dubai .guys its banned and its illegaleven sites like Orkut are banned here...so much so for the communication. v So if you are fascinated by the growing number of glam malls in Dubai .the ever-changing skyline all the hype and glory that surrounds this place ...the bollywood stars flocking to Dubai every Thursday night .the cute cars the chic cafés BURJ DUBAIBURJ AL ARAB ..Dubai Marina; think twice buddies !! (Remember what you take home after a lifetime in Dubai are the clothes on your back and the fils jinging in your pocket ). No matter how long you stay here you will still be an expatriate ..no UAE passport .no home. Trust me, there's nothing like home!!! ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
Re: [Goanet] Situation in DUBAI - read and think
Dear Mr Costa, Are you comparing Dubai to Goa where people own their homes, live in 26-36 deg temperature the year round, have about 3 birthdays, 2 weddings and 1 funeral to attend on any given Sunday and then Kaitan's Gaddi to drown the rest of their sorrow, tax-free? Dubai is a bustling metropolis; it is one of the cleanest cities in the world, one of the highest per capita incomes, a minimal crime rate and a comfortable life-style even for the middle-class. The issues you have put forward: the high cost of accommodation, school fees, long commutes if you live in satellite towns or suburbs, fluctuating climatic temperatures are problems you will encounter anywhere from Mumbai to New York. And correct me if I'm wrong but there is such a thing as air-conditioning is there not? I spent my entire life in Dubai, now I live in the US. I spend six months of the year bearing unbearable temperatures well below zero degrees with the help of central heating, our rent cheque is still quite a percentage of our earnings, on top of that there's a 23% tax on our earnings. Despite all that, I lead a lifestyle not possible for a middle class person in Goa or even India. The same goes for life in Dubai. Welcome to the real world Mr Costa. Is life tough in Dubai, ofcourse it is but nothing that an adventurous and hardened soul from India can't overcome and enjoy. Selma -- --- borg costa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > v You might have the fanciest of all cars > available here, but when it comes to parking the > same, > you might regret buying one. Imagine roaming around > the streets of Dubai for 1 hour just to find a > parking > space...alas.even that's not > free.don't forget to > display your parking ticket ...else a fine > awaits > you. > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
Re: [Goanet] Situation in DUBAI - read and think
Hi Borg Costa Like Clinton, I am inclined to say I feel your pain regarding the working and living conditions you describe in Dubai. I believe your warning to people who may be inclined to rush there is timely and helpful. You have thought about several situations with much care and feeling. On our TV we have seen the terrible unsafe working and living conditions among the manual workers from India, and in contrast, the glamorous accomodation built by those workers for those who can afford to pay well from richer countries. For some, Dubai is paradise today but it is definitely hell for other exploited workers. However, instead of an all gloom message to people dying to get out of Goa to work, why not think of other destinations besides Dubai? The Internet does provide, quite often, details of openings in places like Australia and New Zealand. Currently, there does seem to be much work available there for skilled people and surely, Dubai does not need to be the end point for anyone really enterprising and wanting to get out of Goa rather badly. Do cheer up Borg. Life elsewhere is invariably hard to start with but it also invariably gets better. The world for the optimist has much more to offer than what is seemingly available to a despirited pesimist. So, just get a move on Borg and surprise yourself! Some 200 million people across the world are doing just that! Cornel DaCosta, London, UK. - Original Message - From: "borg costa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 5:05 AM Subject: [Goanet] Situation in DUBAI - read and think Truly Something to read and think about current situation in DUBAI! Ahlan Dubai... Welcome Dubai... With so many Indians hopping the next flight to Dubai (or U.A.E in general) to make their dreams happenlife would turn out to be a shocker here. ___ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
