szabo_martin Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Figured I'd ask the brothers (and sisters) on Lambopower... Going for a 3 year contract.... looking at places to live I found the Etihad Towers seem to look ok any advice? I only need a 1 or 2 bedroom apt preferably under 200,000 AED a year Also with cars, can you lease a new car over there? How are prices? for around $1500 a month can you get anything decent? Any advice is appreciated. I've been all over the world except for the Middle East so am clueless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmh Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Also a Canadian who lived there (am in Dubai now but go to AD every week). Etihad towers is ok. Leasing is not an option but there are lots of cars for sale and financing is easy. Feel free to PM me if you need a coffee some time when you are in town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Sounds good John..looks like it'll be end of summerish....I take it you like it there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamboNutter Report post Posted March 13, 2014 not sure of accommodation in AD. I just moved away from Dubai back to europe. one advice; do not waste your money on a nice car there!!!! Not worth it at all. No roads to have fun on. Police are more strict and 'trigger/notepad/fine' happy than even Switzerland! Oh, and those fkin speed bumps everywhere, and the speeding radars. Get a comfy 4x4 type thing, an X5 or smthg similar. Lots of high mileage ones due to the AD-Dubai treck a lot seem to do, so do not be afraid of them. Save your money for some track fun at YAS Marina, and for partying or traveling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 13, 2014 With cars thats what I figured an X5 or Touareg. Was debating taking the Murci over but heard that driving is a bit crazy and would hate to get it smashed up. Did you like Dubai? I've been to Copenhagen, loved it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamboNutter Report post Posted March 13, 2014 With cars thats what I figured an X5 or Touareg. Was debating taking the Murci over but heard that driving is a bit crazy and would hate to get it smashed up. Did you like Dubai? I've been to Copenhagen, loved it. do NOT take any car over there. big waste, and ruined my zr1 with the shit fuel, shit mechanics, shit roads, and shit shit fuel. apart from that really enjoy it there; as long as you go there with a carefree have fun attitude. it can be quite superficial. Dubai is definitely more party fun than Abu Dhabi. I've heard from foreigners that AD can be quite boring and quiet unless you have a family then thats fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted March 13, 2014 shit fuel? how so? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Honestly a few years without winter coud be nice. The work is in AD so Dubai will be for the weekends. Fuel seems to be cheap....$0.50 a liter as oppesed to $1.35 here. I haven't heard much negative....except that you can't live with a woman unless your married Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Good luck with the move and the contract! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Interesting how abusive the area sounds to cars. What about all these supercars being exported to UAE/China - I wonder what kinda condition they'll be in down the road.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Oddly on the dealer sites theyre higher mileage as Lambonutter mentioned, but they dont post any prices anywhere? Thanks Hannibal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Engineering friend had a car accident. It was not his fault. Still got banged up for a few weeks because he was a foreigner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted March 13, 2014 I haven't heard much negative....except that you can't live with a woman unless your married I can't imagine this to be correct but If this is true I can tell you, you could not pay me enough to live in a place where the government dictates whom I can live with, life is way too short for dealing with this kind of prehistorical thinking! Good luck with your new job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted March 13, 2014 I can't imagine this to be correct but If this is true I can tell you, you could not pay me enough to live in a place where the government dictates whom I can live with, life is way too short for dealing with this kind of prehistorical thinking! Good luck with your new job! This is why a certain Kebab-loving member will never be able to live there. Jokes aside, it sounds interesting there - but not with full bore religion breathing down by back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobar Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Engineering friend had a car accident. It was not his fault. Still got banged up for a few weeks because he was a foreigner. Was the other party a local, or a foreigner too? Big difference, unfortunately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobar Report post Posted March 14, 2014 I can't imagine this to be correct but If this is true I can tell you, you could not pay me enough to live in a place where the government dictates whom I can live with, life is way too short for dealing with this kind of prehistorical thinking! Good luck with your new job! Dubai's not too bad. Other emirates in the small UAE are a bit more strict with enforcing Islam culture and rules; Sharjah being the toughest (follows Saudi Arabia for the most part). OP Good luck with the contract. As LamboNutter mentioned, if you go in with a care-free, have fun attitude, you should have a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted March 14, 2014 money must be outstanding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Vahid can certainly chime in, he knows the Place inside and out.. I've ripped that place a new asshole several times over the last few years.. Lambonutter, moved back now? I see you are Close again, lets make something happen! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks guys! Yeah seems like it's cool for the most part but need to respect the culture and religion. There's a lot of expats that seem to have paved the way forward. Yeah the living with a woman whos not your wife rules seem odd, but then Dubai has the highest ratio of prostitute to citizens so I guess figure it out..... the money is really the kicker, rates are nice here in Canada at the moment as well, but it seems to be a different ball game over there, plus the perks. I've worked projects all over the place, Africa, South America, the US...most fun was 2 years in Rotterdam. Seems like Dubai and Abu Dhabi should be able to keep a guy busy for a few years...being a gear head my biggest concern is how and what car to get haha X5? Cayenne? Quattroporte? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks guys! Yeah seems like it's cool for the most part but need to respect the culture and religion. There's a lot of expats that seem to have paved the way forward. Yeah the living with a woman whos not your wife rules seem odd, but then Dubai has the highest ratio of prostitute to citizens so I guess figure it out..... the money is really the kicker, rates are nice here in Canada at the moment as well, but it seems to be a different ball game over there, plus the perks. I've worked projects all over the place, Africa, South America, the US...most fun was 2 years in Rotterdam. Seems like Dubai and Abu Dhabi should be able to keep a guy busy for a few years...being a gear head my biggest concern is how and what car to get haha X5? Cayenne? Quattroporte? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted March 14, 2014 ...being a gear head my biggest concern is how and what car to get haha X5? Cayenne? Quattroporte? CAYANNE TURBO. Or something you can take out in the dunes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuclearJACK Report post Posted March 14, 2014 I can't imagine this to be correct but If this is true I can tell you, you could not pay me enough to live in a place where the government dictates whom I can live with, life is way too short for dealing with this kind of prehistorical thinking! Good luck with your new job! seems it is true http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/...-twice-1.819369 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboless Mims Report post Posted March 14, 2014 CAYANNE TURBO. Or something you can take out in the dunes. AMG G wagon 6x6 Good luck out there. Should be fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E7ITE Report post Posted March 14, 2014 Not sure what line of work or industry you're in, but I've heard that they can really work you to the bone there. Example: My aussie friend went there as an accountant to work in his firms Dubai branch (a big 4 firm) and at one point had to work 3 weeks (at least 10 hr days) with no days off. Best of luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
szabo_martin Report post Posted March 14, 2014 I have my own company in oil and gas so I'm sure the hours will be long. Contract stipulates compensation for my staff at 44 hours a week 5 days a week but I am sure I will be burning the candle at both ends as usual.... being my own boss means I work for a real asshole haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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