Comments on: Calling Dubai Expat Home Owners

By: Lorie Shewbridge

Lorie Shewbridge — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:38:55 +0000

I like the show a lot, it would have been great to see you on it. Oh, well!
It is really wonderful of you to pass it on to other expats. You have such a huge heart!
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By: sheila

sheila — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:20:41 +0000

That would have been an incredible opportunity, how fun! Oh well. I thought of you last night when I saw a story on the news about some guy who parachuted off the new building you guys have up there in Dubai! That really big one! OMG, crazy! lol
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By: Elvie

Elvie — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:01:22 +0000

That would have been great!! I would have love to see you on TV. Anyway, there are a lot more opportunities to come.

By the way, is it possible for non-Dubai residents to buy their own house? Just for curiosity, how much does a three-bedroom two-bath house cost?

Cheers Grace!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:13:58 +0000

I watch that show and look forward to seeing you on it soon.

By: Jeff Awesome

Jeff Awesome — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:44:31 +0000

It’s a shame you can’t do it yourself because from reading your blog I reckon you would be good at it!
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By: mannequin

mannequin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:25:11 +0000

Uh. Well, the offer alone is one of great magnitude, but it’s sad you cannot accept. However, if they would GIVE you a house, they could work it from a totally different angle. harumph.

I’ve been away too long, I hope the holidays were good for everyone.

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:02:08 +0000

LOL! You are a genius. That would be the AWESOME-mest!

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:58:56 +0000

Renting is expensive here George but for most expats, especially Westerners and Europeans, the company pays for their rents. It is part of their so called “expat package”. This you have to look out for when you negotiate for a job.

My company pays for my very small 2BR flat, it’s US$18,000/year. That is a VERY modest price compared to the other flats in popular expat areas and villas (single detached houses) are more expensive, 2BR villas with small garden is around US$30,000/year.

As for buying, yes you are right, salary is good here (sadly, this is depending on NATIONALITY) and it’s tax-free so some expats own properties here and even save some more…

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:56:24 +0000

It’s not bad that I’m not in it because I am terrible on screen…(not that I’ve been on TV shows LOL). Let me just write, not appear in front of people! That’s scary for me..

Anyway, I’ve not seen any episode of that show so I’m a bit curious.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:06:41 +0000

That is so awesome Grace!
Of course it would be 100x more awesome if you could be on it
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