Mohamed Shafi
@mohammedshafit
Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates
Forum posts
60
Contacts
3
About me
Indian
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English, Hindi
Registration: 04 June 2013
Whether 17000 Dhs. is enough to enjoy life in dubai by abhi_abhi
Hi, Like anyother new comer in dubai, i have same question about cost of living in dubai. I tried to browse details over internet and need your advise whether 17000 Dhs. per month is good salary to accept. I am married. Please help me with cost of ...
Its good for a small family. Take it Read More
Expat Blog Meet up in Dubai - OCTOBER 2015! by Midnight-Sam
Please join us for a meetup at Barasti open beach bar and restaurant, Free seating, No reservation required, no entry fee. Date: 28th Aug 2015 Time: 20:00 hrs. Location: Le Meridian Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina - Al Sufouh Rd - Jumeirah ...
When is the next meet up ? Read More
Any photography enthusiasts out there?
Am an enthusiast ! :D Hatta oman roads, fujaira, RAK mountains for great outdoors. Read More
PHOTOGRAPHY by llyrahc03
hi everyone! been looking for photography classes in dubai, but most of the classes are being held on Fridays.are there any classes on Saturdays? i'm a beginner and really wanted to learn on this.
Does any one have good experience with light painting? Read More
SCAM or not by tesmuniz
Has anyone received a job letter from this company? Is this a genuine company? I received a letter from this company and told me that I was shortlisted for the job vacancy. Then, they send an application form for me to fill up. Then, after ...
job with out interview !!!! SCAM !!! run .. Read More
Looking to connect with fellow bloggers and book readers
I have a blog too. It dosent have a genre so i used to post all things which comeup in mind. Recently got some interest into photography and used to go out and shoot. Not a regular blogger but interested in blooging as well. Read More
Looking for a job as a graphic designer.
Hunting a job from Malaysia is waste of time unless you have a recruitment interview there in Malaysia. Because, there are hundreds of people who are readily available on Dubai on call for interview. Why would an employer spend time and resource for ... Read More
Any ENGINEERS HERE? by Vicandia
Hi Friends, Please share your experience working as an engineer in the UAE. I'd like to hear about the industry sector you are working and the prospects for jobs in that field. Any advice for early career engineers looking to relocate to the ...
I work in power as Maintenance Engineer. Life as a contractor 1. You will be living in hell as the clients will be squeezing you to meet their project requirements. If possible try to put loop holes in your project specification which might help ... Read More
get the leads
make use of all free and paid advertising options. Read More
How many of you are bloggers ?and what you blog about ? by mohammedshafit
I am just curious as I see a lot of bloggers are around here in Dubai. I am just wondering how many of you are real bloggers. I would like to know few things. 1. What is you blog name and URL. 2. Which platform you use for blogging (eg: wordpress, ...
Yes ofcourse I run blog too. :D thats the first thing made me to ask about blog. you have a very nice blog. Full or rich content. you must be getting lot of visitors. I post some random stuffs nothing related to a specific topic. some times ... Read More
6000AED is enough for a single person to survive in Dubai? by KAJayaram
Hello Folks, Good evening, Recently I have received an offer for Dubai. The salary offered is just 6000 AED per month(Family Visa, annual air tickets, Medical and Nothing else). We 3 friends have got selected. is there this salary is enough to lead ...
if you want to sponcer visa for your wife 4000 + company accomodation, else 5000 Dhs minimum salary. In which you are already eligible. Finding an apartment, studio or 1 BHK will cost you like 3500 - 5000 Dhs depending upon locations. Finding a ... Read More
hepatitis b and visa rule in uae by sweet hani
dear all a very gud news for us today my bro got is medical result from baraha hospital dat is clear Alhamdulillah ...coz we heard abt bepatitis b rule for visa.. stamping but we were nt sure abt dat ....but today Alhamdulillah we got the prov dat ...
Thank you for this wonderful foolproof information. :) Read More
How many of you are bloggers ?and what you blog about ?
I am just curious as I see a lot of bloggers are around here in Dubai. I am just wondering how many of you are real bloggers. I would like to know few things. 1. What is you blog name and URL. 2. Which platform you use for blogging (eg: wordpress, ... Read More
IS JOB OFFER LEGITIMATE? by prema2873
Hi, received a job offer from online application from Gulftech Oil & Gas Company. The work permits and documents to be processed by a company called City Line Traveling Agency UAE. Does anyone have any idea if they are legitimate? Your help is ...
lol you are missing the funny part of this. I used to get the call from these guys. I ask them to call me on my free time. It is real fun messing with their head around. I keep them talking untill they get pissedoff ! :P Read More
used cars by asmanokhchi
Hi, If anybody can advise, What's the procedure to buy a used car here in the UAE? How can we test the car? Who are the top rated new car sellers and the top rated rent a car companies in Abu Dhabi? Thanks,
Find a car first . Then you can take the car which you are going to buy, directly to their authorized service center for check up. The will give you the list of defects. I think that will be foolproof enough. When buying a second-hand car check ... Read More
How to get engineering job in UAE ( experienced on power plant)
Its really tough to get in to power plants here in middle east. For your information, most of the recruits are from the subcontractors and contracts who have done either commissioning job in the same plant or worked for the same plant. This is like ... Read More
Is Salik Tag necessary for Saudi Vehicles entering Dubai? by Mohammed5210
Hello, I am visiting Dubai on Eid Al Adha Holidays by road from Saudi Arabia. Does Salik requirement applies to Saudi Vehicles? Do we incur fines without a Salik? Anyone who have visited Dubai without such a tag can please assist me! Thank YOU
Yes. Stop by any Gas station around Abudhabi - dubai border. pay 100 Dhs. get one. Call customer care and register. It will be updated with in one few minutes. You can also travel with out salik tags. skipping all the salik gates. But it ... Read More
Winter in Dubai!!
Worst case scenario, As long as you are not going out to desert in the midnights of winter, a sweater will do fine. Read More
Living in Ruwais by RajaZia
Hi, I've been offered a contract at a school in Ruwais, anybody out there that can give some advice on the place? ie life, accomodation, expats etc Cheers All Z from UK
2 hrs away from Abhudhabi. Desert. But you will survive :) Read More
REAL ESTATE VISA by fusiono
Hello, I have researched on the net but not able to find precise and simple information. What is the cost involved in acquiring an investor visa if one holdsa real estate property in dubai. 1. What is the initial cost and recurring cost every ...
1. Investor Visa for expats who invest a minimum of AED 70,000 share capital in a business partnership with a UAE national. Valid for 3 years, visa fee is 300 dhs. 2. Obtaining the UAE residence visa for the family members of an investor require ... Read More
Expat blog gathering in Dubai Mall 22nd of June by Osmanic.acid
Hello Dubai Expats Expat.com is always our best tool for new experience and making new friends ... That's why we invite all Expats of Dubai to have our first ( Expat.com gathering ) we can meet up for exchanging experience and creating new ...
+1 Add me too Shafi - from India Read More
Calling budding photographers by raskaty
Hi all I wondered if there was such a thing as a photography club in RAK? It would be a great way to explore, find hidden treasure and meet like minded people! My work schedule is pretty packed, so time is limited... life is for living! Many ...
There is one photography club in Dubai, we used to gather once or twice in a month. around 50 + pros and amateurs. I cant post the link or number here because it getting delete by the admins thinking that i am running a business here in their site. ... Read More
Expat blog gathering in Dubai Mall 22nd of June by Osmanic.acid
Hello Dubai Expats Expat.com is always our best tool for new experience and making new friends ... That's why we invite all Expats of Dubai to have our first ( Expat.com gathering ) we can meet up for exchanging experience and creating new ...
OK. Add me to the guest list :D Read More
Expat blog gathering in Dubai Mall 22nd of June by Osmanic.acid
Hello Dubai Expats Expat.com is always our best tool for new experience and making new friends ... That's why we invite all Expats of Dubai to have our first ( Expat.com gathering ) we can meet up for exchanging experience and creating new ...
Whats the objective of this meetup? :D Read More
Calling budding photographers by raskaty
Hi all I wondered if there was such a thing as a photography club in RAK? It would be a great way to explore, find hidden treasure and meet like minded people! My work schedule is pretty packed, so time is limited... life is for living! Many ...
Even though I am from Dubai. I am in. Read More
Is it a norm for employers to want to keep your passport? by J-Ann100
Is it normal for employers to indicate in your contract that they are to keep your passport in their position for the length of your contract? If so, why us this done. This seems like a form of imprisonment!
I think its actually to prevent the employees escaping from their job and leave the country. According to the rules no one can take your passport. For VISA, accommodation, insurance etc. employers are investing huge amount of money. But since ... Read More
ANything you want to know about UAE? You ca ask me by JadieOThree
I'm from Dubai, UAE born and raised.... So please take advise from people who know better. It's best to check government websites before coming to a country and know all the rulessss!!! If you are among the 32-36 countries UK Citizens included, ...
How many cars are there in UAE :) Read More
write your this moment ..... by aman ali
am opening a topic where people can write anything and comment on the moment ...just say from heart ..if u wann to say i hate the world just do it ...and vice verse ...dont even think a second ..just write ...then your feelings wil be posted ..just ...
hope for the best and expect the worst. Read More
Moving to Dubai > How much cash to carry on arrival? by jfrancis
I would like to know if it's ok to carry around 1,500 - 2,000 Dirhams to Dubai. This amount would be to buy some basic stuff, toiletries, and food expenses for a month. I need to wait for a month before I can withdraw my first salary. I will be ...
Yeah that would be enough. What about your accommodation. Its pretty expensive here unless some is there to cover it for you or your employer provides it for you. I think you can take advance salary, most of the companies do provide for new ... Read More
how to kill time ?! by Guestposter894
get a sharp object, turn the watch back side, flip the cover, pop the battery out ! dead ! kidding aside.. its another boring day at work - and unfruitful - in the sense that i haven't done anything ahhh important?! heheh just exchanging emails - ...
So are you interested in photography?? Read More
5S - Five S by Guestposter894
me and the talkative me is back... lets try to make this post with sense (i'll try) so my boss went to travel again without informing her gorgeous secretary (ehhhhemmm) the traveling agency sent him an email, in which i had access of course and ...
yes my dear friend, sleeping in between your work for a short break can actually improve the productivity and level of concentration. One of my friend work is a japan and they have a lunch + sleeping hour. :). I wish we had that kind of work culture ... Read More
5S - Five S by Guestposter894
me and the talkative me is back... lets try to make this post with sense (i'll try) so my boss went to travel again without informing her gorgeous secretary (ehhhhemmm) the traveling agency sent him an email, in which i had access of course and ...
Put one more S . .. SLEEP ! Read More
how to kill time ?! by Guestposter894
get a sharp object, turn the watch back side, flip the cover, pop the battery out ! dead ! kidding aside.. its another boring day at work - and unfruitful - in the sense that i haven't done anything ahhh important?! heheh just exchanging emails - ...
go Out and take pictures. :) Click click :cool: . Real time killer. Read More
profile photos plays a big role by Guestposter894
profile photo plays a big role for making your inbox flooded. am i right? or am i left? i just noticed.. if i only use the female avatar - i rarely get an answer from the people i message except for those who knew me already - and find me annoying ...
As matter of fact this is very interesting Read More
New Member :) by Alaa Farhan
Nice To Meet All of You in Expat.com Alaa Farhan HCI Specialist Master Student in Software Engineering -Hashimate University -Jordan :cheers:
WOW. THATS A KIND OFF INTRODUCTION. ! Cool. :) Read More
friends by gladwell
why is it so hard to get friends here in abu dhabi? ist because people are always busy??
Put up an add like this. Looking for a friend - Male / female Height - ......... feet ......... inch. weight .................................... Speaks.- ............................... languages with ..............accent. Hair color ... Read More
any places to go to / hang out / have dinner to advise ?? :) by paristodubai
Hello all, I would like to have your opinion, your piece of advice concerning nice places to go to here in Dubai or even nearby ! thanks for yoru replies ;) Nadia
zabeel park . madinat jumera, jabel ali club, gantoot Read More
Hello everyone, i need your advice ! by aldrinmj
Hello everyone, i need your advice. i recently been offered a job in Dubai in some oil company,then the company refered me to a travel agency which is supposed to help me with processing of visa and work permit to the cost of USD 1500. i have been ...
dude there are many frauds going on like this. Check these thing. How they are contacting you. If through email check if they are using official email address or not? If they are calling through phone check their accent. If you feel like they ... Read More
looking for genuine friends! by hms86
Hey, my names helen im 25 from bristol, iv been in dubai for 14 months with my husband who works for emirates. iv made a small group of good friends through a similar website, but looking to meet more people as still find dubai a tad lonely at ...
lol. If anybody is interested in joining a photography club please let me know. We are like 100 something free minded photography members in and around UAE who like to click and to be clicked. You dont necessarily have a DSLR camera or the looks. I ... Read More
Hey girls and guys! Young and funny, who loves life, let's be friends! by sashaB
So lonely...day off and all day at home...who has the same problem?)))));)
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Expat blog gatherings in Dubai by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Dubai Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
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Looking for expat friends by caroleeumali
hi, im new here, im looking for expat friends. kindly message me and introduce urself ...cheers
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