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Networking: Knock Knock! Any Dubai Folks Around
Started by: ccherryl on 01 Sep 2004

	...Hi Am in dubai now - working for DUBAL Planning to move to Toronto / Alberta - July 2007 for landing Posted By: atulvd on 27 Nov 2006

Rasoi & Restaurants: Which Flour/Atta is good?
Started by: Mohanjeet on 19 Nov 2004

	...Do you get Pilsbury Atta or Shakti Bhog. Both are indian brands and quite nice and available in Kuwait/Dubai. Is it available in Canada? Posted By: CA on 21 Nov 2004

Jobs: jobsindubai.com website.....
Started by: Seeku on 23 Aug 2006

	jobs in dubai: Kindly go through this before you are mesmarised http://www.canadiandesi.com/read.php?TID=14036&page=1#81819 Posted By: mapledreams on 24 Aug 2006

Networking: travel companion
Started by: rsk12 on 24 Jan 2007

	...Or better yet. Why dont you take direct Dubai Toronto Emirates flight. I believe there is a stop over in London but no need to change planes. Posted By: texancanadian on 27 Jan 2007

Moving Soon: DUBAI
Started by: prabhakara2000 on 26 Feb 2007

	...Dear Prabhakar, Hi m from Bur dubai, can you pls call me 050 8518113 or can you pls give me your number. Regds dhama 0508518113 Posted By: Dharma on 04 Jun 2007

Moving Soon: Transfer of Money from Dubai
Started by: desertsstorm on 02 May 2007

	...Instead of bringing in the entire amount in one go, you can transfer in several instalments less than $10,000. I maintain my Dubai account and keep withdrawing as and when the need arises. Posted By: goldie on 02 May 2007

Networking: From Dubai/Sharjah?
Started by: Princess2 on 22 Nov 2007

	Hi all Ex UAEites: ...Hi all, I am travelling to toronto fom dubai in march. Anyone is planning to travel around the time? pl contact me jaisinghp Posted By: jaisinghp on 03 Mar 2009

	...I moved from Dubai in 2005 and now based in Toronto. Was working in Jebel Ali. If someone needs any help you can reach me at antsinghal@hotmail.com Posted By: akscanada on 29 Jan 2008

General: Moving from Dubai to Edmonton
Started by: ravinrajgopal on 06 Jun 2008

	Hi: ...You can now buy Property in Dubai and sell it when you leave the place. And the Return on Real Estate is much more higher than anywhere in Canada. Posted By: akscanada on 10 Jun 2008

USA and other countries: Dubai's dirty little secret
Started by: G13 on 02 Aug 2008

	...Regarding white collar jobs, 15,000 Dhs (4k USD) was a good salary in 2001 or before. Not any more! Keep this in mind if anyone is thinking of moving to Dubai! Posted By: G13 on 05 Aug 2008

General: Spanish air accident-A warning for Pearson airport
Started by: tamilkuravan on 22 Aug 2008

	DUBAI.....smack in the middle of the city centre. Best VANCOUVER....as if you are landing in the sea, the land (runway)approaches at the last second. Posted By: Tourist on 24 Aug 2008

Deals: Seeking advice on relocation
Started by: New immigrant on 14 May 2015

	...Thanks for the insight dear members. Also, we are looking at any good insurance providers until we get our OHIP. Any feedback on that and also is it better to get one from Dubai or after we are in Toronto? Posted By: New immigrant on 19 May 2015

Shopping: Need Advice on Buying Gold Jewellery in Mississauga
Started by: shankaracharya on 19 Jan 2006

...igation... back home they are trained to rob tourist, the gold in India ranges from 19k-22k, so your not getting what you paid for, as well in India they solder gold in silver and copper and not gold, hence decreasing the final golds purity...but in canada and neighbour country its KDM solder, which is gold, the best place to buy gold is Dubai, and the next best thing is [i]< Advertising info removed >[/i] at Mississauga, all their gold is from Dubai. [i] Edit: Advertising information removed [/i]...
Posted By: agentwoodz on 27 Dec 2012

Life: Mississauga or North York
Started by: anjana on 28 Feb 2004

...rea for your young one. But apartments there are old ones, and none of them I think compares to the Middle East quality. However, they are much better than aparments in many other areas of GTA. Square one area has all the facilities and is very newly developed. The best thing is that in that area you can get lots of POSH apartments (like Dubai). Infact, I knew a family who were also from Abu Dhabi who lived there and said that for them it was almost like living in Middle East since there were so many of them on one street - full of condos. Square one is the terminus for all the transit buses of Missisuaga and that place is near a major highway which makes commuting to distances much easie...
Posted By: Banjara on 28 Feb 2004

Moving Soon: Moving to Abu Dhabi
Started by: Kal on 08 Jun 2010

...good decision. that is even true for India and particularly Mumbai. been trying at a few good schools in Mumbai - no luck. other schools where we have a remote chance charge over 3.00 lacs p.a. fees. [quote][i]Originally posted by Kal[/i] My research indicated that it is extremely difficult to get school admission in Abu Dhabi and the schools that may have vacant spots charge significantly higher fees Cheers[/quote]
Posted By: Iceberg on 16 Jun 2010

Networking: Knock Knock! Any Dubai Folks Around
Started by: ccherryl on 01 Sep 2004

dubai: ...t for the better- but still I like the West ( and i don't mean Africa nor South America nor central America jes in case there are some smart alecks out there!) many times over! As a matter of fact, I have shares in Al Razooka exchange and Pure ice- cream in the UAE- but I have abs no desire to live there - even now that one can buy property there. Best to be a sleeping partner in some businesses there and live in Canada, the US or UK. I have lotsa cousins, uncles and friends faring well there- as a matter of fact a close friend of mine living there wrote a self-improvement book called "Taking the High road" which has received rave reviews in the Times of India. he is the General ...
Posted By: the-entrepreneur on 06 Sep 2004

General: Can people returning back to india post here?
Started by: winner23 on 14 Sep 2009

...nd she wanted to go back to india for good.I have sent her and kids..but i couldnt stay without them and even i have returned back to india[/quote] You have taken an educated decision - now act wisely and do not keep looking at what others have done - because your own situation cannot be same as others' nor can their priorities be same as yours. If you found India to be better or a lesser evil than Canada, stay there and enjoy the good status that you have always had. Don't think of Canada just because many other in India think of migrating....
Posted By: chandresh on 14 Sep 2009

Moving Soon: Freight Forwarders - Ex Dubai based Desis please help!
Started by: ajm on 08 Jan 2005

...Guys, I shipped my stuff (sea frieght) from Dubai last month to Vancouver. I used ISS worldwide movers (tel.: 04-3038648). I chose door-to-door. I shipped 3/4 container. Stuff is scheduled to arrive in Vancouver on 21 Feb. The guys were very professional. Packing was great. They are a bit more expensive compared to other cowboys in Dubai but the cheapest for the level of service provided (about 5-10% more) depends. If ...
Posted By: Falcon on 18 Feb 2005

Networking: ANYBODY FROM DUBAI
Started by: mamz on 25 Mar 2005

... terview was scheduled in october 10th, hope it will be a normal verification of original docs. I am preparing for that. wasi i was trying to call you few days back, but i think you are engaged that time. wat time you will be available to talk for a few minits about your interview exp. cmanyam Abu dhabi[/quote] I will be free after 7 p.m. I have some problem with my new mobile handset. If you try two to three times i will ring. Wasi
Posted By: Wasi on 29 Aug 2005

Moving Soon: Landing in october....require help with furnished accommodation for 15 days
Started by: New immigrant on 18 Jul 2014

...on of the maple card. Once upon a time, people came from Iran, stayed for 15 days and came back after 3 years to get citizenship (no exit stamp from Canada and the Iran lettering is arabic/ farsi). So the govt. went with what you write. Now it is not the case. Even if one comes to Canada from Dubai and goes in 15 days, he still has to stay a min. of 3 years in Canada (enjoying the hardships/ benefits) that he will be eligible to apply for citizenship. In that time, he canot get UCCB, HST credits etc.. Now what about those who send their wifes and sons to stay in Canada to get free benefits while the man stays in Dubai and send all his money to India. It is allowed by Canadian govt.. who a...
Posted By: tamilkuravan on 15 Sep 2014

Driving: driving/insurance records from dubai
Started by: newboyo on 06 Jul 2006

... will only haveto pay third party insurance (trust me even that is massive here, bud)[/quote] What does that mean? You can choose to have only third party insurance on a brand new car too... Also, the question is very specific. The poster is "checking to see if any dubai CD has transferred his driving record from dubai to canada". Have you? If yes, it wouldn't hurt to include more details than "yes, it helps".[/quote] I thinking the word 'it helps' means a yes, unless your understanding of English happens to be more superior then me. I assume anybody comeing into this country would rather buy a resale car with lower insurance premium then a new car with much...
Posted By: BlueLobster on 07 Jul 2006

Visiting, Traveling and Picnicing: Travel companion for mother
Started by: getanirbanmishra on 17 Feb 2016

...r, if needed, then, I would have said he was generous in his undertaking, and did a noble task of seeing his Mother back home to her stomping grounds. If he did make it to Kolkata, once there, she can in turn see him off to Mara Vandi Maddhalam, where he came from. But he wants to visit us and in Canada, goes to show the pangs of separation. So, please SAY NO to his offer. We don't want to see TK- The Tamil Kuravan or the FFATT lady here. Nevertheless, we all love you too. But stay far away from our soup kitchens, it is too rich for your blood. FH. ...
Posted By: Full House on 18 Feb 2016

Moving Soon: Excited yet confused
Started by: ansh on 28 Jul 2004

..."When I was @ Dubai I was the Financial Controller and had 03 CAs reporting 2 me . Here I don't put my CA qualification on my card as I m into Travels business. Bas yahaan par kaam apna hai . My wife also works . If u take my advise there s no other place like the ME 2 earn money " Thus spake a close aquaintance when I landed @ Toranto ........ He was 40 years of age having own business in Canada . The money u ve men...
Posted By: Manasvi on 31 Jul 2004

Ask Immigration Expert: Need advice urgently
Started by: muskhan on 04 Apr 2017

...quote][i]Originally posted by muskhan[/i] Hi My sister is having some martial issue in Dubai, due to which, she is unable to take care of her kids in Dubai. I would like to provide a safe and stable environment for the kids atleast. Please can somebody tell me if i bring the kids on visitor visa, can they study in public schools. Can I homeschool them and can they give CBSE board exams from canada? Its only for a year till my sister stands on her foots and tries to stablize her financial and mental status. Is there any way that I can call them on PR as soon as possible, both my sister and them? My sister is well qualified and can work anywhere to support herself, She ju...
Posted By: luckysaab on 18 Apr 2017

General: To UAE for work from Canada-Anyone coming with me?
Started by: tamilkuravan on 19 Jun 2006

Working in UAE: ...1. First consider all jobs in UAE are two/three year contractual basis. What will you do after 3 years when this jobs term matures ( another constant threat of the job reserved only for locals 'Emitirised"half way thru)if you donot get a job. Jobs after all not floating around. 2. What is your background what is Ur profession my friend 3. Cheap... thats what they call us, you have got to love this guy, ch...
Posted By: ghar_ke_sapne on 21 Jun 2006

Financial Planning: Newbie questions
Started by: heretic on 13 Dec 2006

...Heya all, I love this site. :-P So we're moving to Vancouver in 3 months. Currently we're based in Dubai, and we are so looking forward to it. I am so fedup of people giving us negative views (and other people actually listening) that I created a blog to help people from here move away. Trust me Dubai sucks, take it from a long timer. :-) Anyhoo, I had a couple of questions on the move. When we landed, we declared that we would move there with about CAD 13k. However we were...
Posted By: heretic on 13 Dec 2006

Relocation: Moving to Dubai
Started by: loveland on 22 Apr 2007

...[quote][i]Originally posted by loveland[/i] Hi all, I am a Landed Permanent resident of Canada holding Permanent Resident & SIN cards. I am being offered a job in Dubai by a company incorporated under Canadian laws, which has ongoing operations in Canada. They want me to represent their Canadian interests in Dubai. As per the Permanent Residence Obligations, I am allowed to live outside Canada if I am employed on a full time basis by such a Canadian Company. My query is: - In such case, is there a prescribed process to follow? I.e. Is this to be reported to the Human Resources and...
Posted By: tharun on 20 Aug 2007

Networking: ANYBODY FROM DUBAI
Started by: mamz on 25 Mar 2005

...hi friends still i am waiting for my interview date to be scheduled by Canadian embassy in abudhabi. last month 5th i got a letter from CHC london saying i will be informed a date later for an interview in abudhabi. still no info from embassy. Any idea about generally when they schedule interview in Abu dhabi, once we recive a letter from CHC london. cmanyam abudhabi
Posted By: cmanyam on 07 Apr 2005

General: Duty free shop at Abu Dhabi
Started by: mrpandya on 25 Jul 2016

...On your way to India, when you stop at Abu Dhabi, you can buy alcohol . It is cheaper than TORONTO or USA duty free plus there is a special DUTY FREE special package like 2 bottles + a 200 ml premium whiskly free for same price and in special packaging . I recently went to India via Abudhabi and bought the special package on both ways . ie. to India and on my way back to canada. the rates are very cheap
Posted By: goldeneye on 09 Aug 2016

General: lots of medicines.
Started by: gopalpai on 11 May 2010

...I carried lots of medicine from India and sharjah when I landed here. I have more than 10 strips of Ibuprofen (Brufen-400) which is painkiller tablet which expiry date is sept 2010. Anacin whose expiry is aug 2010. Anacin is very effective headache reliever. I have thrown lots of medicine because of the expiry date. Medicine are so expensive here. Brufen-400 which is costing just Rs.5-6 (per 10 tablet strips) is more than $10 here. I feel bad to throw away tablets after expiry. Is there any solution for this?. Is ther
Posted By: gopalpai on 11 May 2010

Shopping: Price for HK3480 ?
Started by: Manasvi on 01 Mar 2005

	...It was !! Its costing CAD 370/- @ DXB & CAD 350/- in the US in comparision to CAD 750/- in the mrntioned site ........I wonder y so much differnce ??? ........ Better 2 buy it @ Dubai if the thing has a 110V working. Thanks Faisal . Manasvi. Posted By: Manasvi on 05 Mar 2005

Networking: ANYBODY FROM DUBAI
Started by: mamz on 25 Mar 2005

	...How about becoming a 'Canada wala ' & then landing in Dubai ?? I bet your passport and Canadian status will fetch you much more - Have the best of both East & West !!! :cool: Posted By: Fido on 24 Sep 2006

Moving Soon: Dubai...
Started by: MadammeX on 09 Nov 2005

	dubai: Hi, Job track is an agency.I will send you tommorrow a list of major agencies.kindly bear with me. Thanks Sundbx Posted By: sundbx on 14 Nov 2005

News and Events: Bye bye dubai
Started by: blorean on 09 Feb 2009

	...http://www.arabianbusiness.com/545943-20000-indian-workers-to-be-flown-out-of-uae More sad news from the construction world... Posted By: blorean on 09 Feb 2009

Ask Immigration Expert: PR card not recieved
Started by: Varturam on 25 May 2010

	...we for got to mention. we have come back to dubai and i am planning to come by end july and my family will come later. in this case do i come there and follow up with the adress mentioned by you or do some arrangement from here? Posted By: Varturam on 25 May 2010

Family Class: Rentering Canada after obtaining PR card
Started by: umajul on 27 Jan 2014

	... Dubai vs Canada, it is all about chosing between money & stable job Vs future of children and having a retiremant place for self. Tough choice for sure. Posted By: san-hugo on 28 Jan 2014

General: UAE Interview
Started by: tamilkuravan on 30 Apr 2014

	... If the total compensation is less than 45K AED, Life is Dubai is going just average, with kids school, rent and expenses, it would run to 25K-28K.. What remains would be the savings.. Posted By: JRF on 02 May 2014

Visiting, Traveling and Picnicing: Flights from Dubai to Toronto
Started by: alwaysbanned on 12 Oct 2018

	Looking for a cheap flight from DXB to YYZ. Any suggestions? (Couldn't find anything affordable on google) Thanks in advance! Posted By: alwaysbanned on 12 Oct 2018

Life: Job prospects in Middle East for someone with Canadian Passport
Started by: icecube on 26 Jan 2009

...Salary levels have gone down drastically in the last 6 months after recession has hit hard. Supply Vs Demand gap has incresed, especially in Dubai, this is due to the fact that many people have lost thier jobs and new Projects have been kept under hold or cancelled. No jobs......few jobs......... but Rents have not gone down, Traffic jam never like before all leading to people leaving Dubai. I know many families have left Dubai in the last 6 months ! The most likely Monthly salary levels for those who are in Engg / Construction : Accountant : 8 to 12 K Engineer : 12 to 18 k + Car with Fuel ...
Posted By: NM on 23 May 2009

Insurance: Life Insurance
Started by: iceman on 26 Jul 2004

... I was working with Sears, The Bay and the like making little money while I was studying, I didn't have enough money. About 8 months ago after being recertified here, I got a well paying job and decided a month ago to take a $200,000 policy so that in case anything happened to me- my parents who have done so much for me will get the money in Dubai. I was sold a UL as the agent told me that I can increase it anytime, and should I get married I can include my husband and later also include any children. She said it was very flexible. However since then many people have told me why I took up a UL now. I should have taken term and then converted to UL as you have suggested. On Saturday I call...
Posted By: dubaidesie on 27 Sep 2004

Independent Category: `Phantom' residents to lose status. Immigrants in the Gulf are out of Luck!
Started by: RESP on 14 Oct 2007

...ec immigration lawyer Richard Kurland, who obtained the Abu Dhabi report. "They are basically using the PR status as an insurance passport without living in Canada, so their kids can be exempted from foreign-student tuition fees and their spouses (in Canada) can get the GST credits." [/i] There could be some other reasons as well ... but on face, the Lawyer has put it perfectly. And its not just GST but better Tax benefits as well for Single Mother supporting kids with Lower Income.
Posted By: Maharaj on 15 Oct 2007

General: lots of medicines.
Started by: gopalpai on 11 May 2010

...[quote][i]Originally posted by gopalpai[/i] I carried lots of medicine from India and sharjah when I landed here. I have more than 10 strips of Ibuprofen (Brufen-400) which is painkiller tablet which expiry date is sept 2010. Anacin whose expiry is aug 2010. Anacin is very effective headache reliever. I have thrown lots of medicine because of the expiry date. Medicine are so expensive here. Brufen-400 which is costing just Rs.5-6 (per 10 tablet strips) is more than $10 here. I feel bad to throw away tablets after expiry. Is there any solution for this?. Is ther...
Posted By: Desi # 1 on 12 May 2010

Networking: ANYBODY FROM DUBAI
Started by: mamz on 25 Mar 2005

...Settlement funds? Even though they have given 6 months it may be shorter. Its all depends upon how quickly your university response to CHC request. Do not take long vacation during this 6 months time either you or your spouse. CHC may ask fresh PCC again during this time and if your spouse is in India, it will be difficult to get pcc from UAE. I experienced this. ...
Posted By: Wasi on 11 Oct 2005

... think that above short answers present a TRUE picture and are right comparables. As a Dubai resident some 5 years ago (now a Canadian citizen) I have seen many friends/clients (mostly young families; 30-45 year age group) from UAE immigrating to Canada, settling down within one year, working in good jobs and are very satisfied with their decision. There are some people who take longer to settle down. Some folks are still working there and their families are settled here. But the way the cost of living is rising in Dubai, even they are planning to move here soon. My opinion on the above points can seen below, respectively: 1. How can you just land and find a Managerial job in a jif...
Posted By: amit kalia on 24 Sep 2006

Ask Immigration Expert: Advice needed
Started by: ivansuz on 20 Sep 2004

	...Hi Manasvi Nope we live in Dubai and co-incidentally my husband is in the marine industry too....but we've not yet landed so no job confirmed as yet..... Cheers Suzee Posted By: ivansuz on 21 Sep 2004

Life: Question to Middle East Folks
Started by: Vadasambar on 28 Oct 2004

	MY 2 CENTS: ...Those who are keen to come to DUBAI will have an advantage of getting their wives employed as TEACHERS, as there is requirement and a B.A. degree suffices.Salary paid is around 700 can $ Posted By: DAKSHA on 18 Nov 2004

Moving Soon: Moving soon to Vancouver
Started by: mohanuae on 24 Jan 2005

	dubai: ...Hi Zain, Me too belong to uae applied in july 2003 please call me on 506516812 we can discuss each others mutual interests mamz Posted By: mamz on 01 Apr 2005

Networking: ANYBODY FROM DUBAI
Started by: mamz on 25 Mar 2005

	...Hi I am too from dubai and last aug landed in missassauga got PR and return back since me and my husband have good job but planning to settle in canada by next july any help pkambli Posted By: premlata s kambli on 18 Aug 2006

General: To UAE for work from Canada-Anyone coming with me?
Started by: tamilkuravan on 19 Jun 2006

	Jobs in UAE: ... TK, just as i was reading ur post here, i was asked if i wanted to to go to Dubai !!! it seems there are some openings posted on the ARIDO website... maybe useful to you....... (i don't know if you will need to be a member to access them) Posted By: mails4sagar on 04 Jul 2006

Sports: Congratulations..we won!!!
Started by: jonav on 24 Sep 2007

	...were there any celebrations in miss/brampton areas? saw a few clips on youtube of desis partying in london, dubai etc but surprisingly none from canada (or US)... Posted By: guptaak_2000 on 26 Sep 2007

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