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ChrisV · Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 42 Location: Cambridge, UK

I have CELTA, DELTA & 10 years' experience. Currently finishing up an MA but won't have it in hand by start date. Considering applying for this:

10, 000 AED/month salary
55, 000 AED/year accommodation allowance
Return airfare, 2000 GBP relocation allowance
35 days hols

Not great I know, but is it reasonable? I'm a bit worried about that accommodation allowance, as I have a wife and child. Is it enough for a decent two-bedroom flat?

Thanks in advance,

ChrisV

younggeorge · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 350 Location: UAE

You're right to be worried, I'm afraid. It should be just about possible to find something at the moment, but the way rents are going up, it won't be enough next year. To be frank, I'm not sure it's really enough now. Where will you be? Here's a link to the Gulf News accommodation pages to give you an idea of the going rates.

http://archive.gulfnews.com/classifieds/clasified_articles.jsp?path=/channels/gulfnews_com/classifieds/Dubai_x_N_Emirates/Properties/Flats_to_Let/
(For Dubai and Northern Emirates)

http://archive.gulfnews.com/classifieds/clasified_articles.jsp?path=/channels/gulfnews_com/classifieds/Abu_Dhabi_x_Al_AIN/Properties/Flats_to_Let/
(For Abu Dhabi and Al Ain)

megs · Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 37 Location: Dubai, UAE

This depends on where you are planning on moving to in the UAE. In Dubai, 55,000 might get you a one bedroom, but I have seen them for as high as 80,000. I haven't seen a two bedroom in any decent area for under 65,000 and that was a year ago when I was looking, and prices are going up. If you are looking at Ras al Khaimah or Fujeirah then that might be enough.

As for 10,000 a month, this is what I make as a single hire with no dependents at an international school. It could be enough for a family, depending on how you live, but I doubt that you would be able to save anything.

The holiday time isn't that great either. Is it 35 days or 35 workdays?

Bindair Dundat · Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 1123

ChrisV · Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 42 Location: Cambridge, UK

Thanks for the info, guys. I'll give it a pass.

younggeorge · Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 350 Location: UAE

Probably just as well. I hope you get something better before too long.

Gauguin · Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 54 Location: At the Cutting Edge

Where are applying Chris? Most places have yearly increments and already said; 55k will get you a nice 2 b/room appartment in places such as RAK and Fuj.