₦airaland Forum

nattybanta:
den u need ur visa before u even board d flight at MMIA

Lol

ogboni76:
@justwise...thanks for this flow of informations, I am at a confused state here bro and I need your professional advice, I have an EX in Dubai, we just started talking again few weeks ago and we are planning to get back together, she has lived and worked in dubai for more than 3yrs now,, the issue now is that sje said something yesterday about me coming to dubai to live and work, she said something about the fiancee visa and we will be living together as couples, even asked me to send the info page of my International passport and a passport picture(sent) now she said I should raise 300k in a week that the visa and processing costs more than 600k but she will support.. Am kinda confused here, I don't know how true her claims are, pls bro ..how true is the fiance visa thing and how easy is it to get, secondly is it as expensive as she claims? I am available on whatsapp..let me know if u need my contacts

Lol. There is nothing I won't see in this nairaland

There is nothing like Fiancee visa. Some hotels don't even allow unmarried couples stay together in the same room. Because Dubai allows so many things happen and the officials turn a blind eye to many things (because they want more white foreigners), many people tend to forget that the U.A.E is still an Islamic state.

Seems like your babe is in need of money badly . Ask her to send you an official government link for more information.

kaizenBash:
if such method is used and the older person dint follow d person below 40 to Dubai, won't he/she be sent back to 9ja at Dubai point of entry cos I blv a family visa wud b done and a single person appeared?

they apply for separate tourist visas for them most times.

MarieEyre:
Please, in what way is it done?

What most of them do is that she will attach the passport of any one older than her bearing the same surname with her and they will apply for 2 visas. After the visas come out only her will travel.

nattybanta:
chaiiii always making Nigeria look bad in the international community. anyways we all know Bangladesh, Pakistan and india are worse in Dubai we just need to make things right anyone arriving UAE should always try to be patient cos what ever would be would be. u can't change destiny but hopes for a better life
chaiiii always making Nigeria look bad in the international community. anyways we all know Bangladesh, Pakistan and india are worse in Dubai we just need to make things right anyone arriving UAE should always try to be patient cos what ever would be would be. u can't change destiny but hopes for a better life

Very true. And our boys have started joining them. If you read the article you will see that they were shipping the stolen parts out of the country (possibly to Nigeria). smh

ugsams:
Good morning guys, i need some information regarding a visa category.

I applied for a 3 months tourist visa for my cousin through an agent in Dubai, the visa came out this week and was issued by the Emirates of Sharjah . The visa doesnt have an entry validity and duration of visa.

This is the visa category "Entry Permit- New- Long Term Visit Single Entry- Tourism"

Please can this type of visa be verified online or is there anyway to verify this visa category?

Nawa.

jollyrogers:
I got it tru an agent, and not the employer, actually was referred by my brother who goes for biz in Dubai, said he knows him very well moreover he is d one paying so I believe its genuine

Just be careful. People have been scammed by their own blood relatives not to talk of a friend.

What assurance do you have that the salary will be that range? what if you come and its 800$ and not 1,500$ are you willing to accept that? 800$ is less than 3000 Dirhams! are you willing to work for that kind of salary?

Don't get carried away by the idea of free accommodation and transportation because many times the accommodation is terrible.

ugsams:
Please guys i want to open a bank account here in the UAE, I will like to have some suggestions on the bank to use, the charges, advantages or disadvantages of the banks. Monchouchou, Justi4jesu and other members that are residents of UAE

I use Emirates NBD and honestly I haven't noticed anything special All they keep doing is disturb me with cold calls all the time.

ayodele093:
Hello house, plz i applied for a tourist visa some weeks ago, almost 5weeks nw, but still my visa is not yet out.........after serious worried and concerned, it was made known dat my visa is already approved but not just released due to d new age restriction...........plz any help or assistance frm d house.

How can it be approved but not released? That doesn't make any sense. Ask them to send you the application No.so you can check for yourself.

fohiss:
sorry I mean qatar airway office ... where I can open my ticket ... any one close to ajman or sharjah

Go to Google and search for Qatar airways offices. I know they have one in dubai near deira city center. Don't know about ajman and sharjah

colored:
hope they won't book an expensive hotel for me

Of course they will book an expensive hotel for you. That is why people in a tight budget generally avoid using them.

And, I know the visa rules have changed but I don't think you can search for a job with a 2 weeks visa so if that is your goal then don't just bother

colored:
I called Emirates and asked about the age restriction. they said I can apply for a visa though I'm just 20

What kind of visa?

Obiwannn:
bros....y u De answer me rudely na? shuoooo
y e go b only Saudi Na dey require to touch original documents?
other countries way de use photocopies are they inferior in any way?
I just left ministry of education. the director Authentication office said we should not let anyone touch our original certificate.

anyway I've found a work around. thank u.

do u have anyone that does enjas for 3k or less per page?

Be very wary when allowing people stamp your original certificates. Its the only one you have and many countries will reject it. They reject laminated certificates not to now talk about stamping things on them. Saudi Arabia is not worth it.

Gooci:
Hello house.... Pls I need a urgent response. Av been asking for how to go about dubai taxi for som times now. I had to option to choose either driving or security job.
Like I said on this thread before, a friend of mine is already there since december, undergoing the driving school, he's about to do parking test and final road test. So far, he has spent up to 200k on feeding, accommodation nd driving skool etc
There would be a huge pressure on me to pass this training skool from home, cuz I will still be dependent on them @ home for money. I am thinking of switching to security so that I can start work immediately wen I get to dubai.. Mayb later wen m settled nd used to the system, I can now do d training skool on my own with less of pressure on me.

Or wot do you guys think
@justie4jesu @monchouchou @everyone

Or I should jst head for d driving str8 away...

Hmn Gooci, sorry but none of us can make that decision for you. The thing is this, taxi drivers earn more than security guards as the average take home pay for most drivers is about 5k while most security guards earn at most about 2k. But then again, accommodation and feeding is usually provided for security guards while I believe taxi drivers have to fend for themselves. As I am sure you have discovered on this thread, accommodation is usually a big headache in Dubai so thats a big advantage for security guards (regardless of how bad their accommodation usually is)

Then again, as far as I am concerned, 200k is very small when it comes to getting a driving license. DrDre1 wasn't exaggerating when he said you will likely spend more than that…..

Just take your time and make sure you are fully prepared before making a decision. Dubai is not a place you want to run out of cash in. I wish you the best

Gooci:
Thanks, but is the figure really 250aed

It's possible. I don't know what Al Ahli charges. Check their website to get the accurate figure

Gooci:
@ monchou, @ justie @evry1... pls i need confirmation on this. I was jst told that if one fails a final road test, one will has to pay 250dhms for anoda one i formally read online that its about 800dhm.


@monchou, how easy was your 3parking test

For every test you fail you have to take additional classes (which you pay for) and then retake the test which you also pay for. That's why people feel some schools deliberately fail their students to milk more money from them.

My parking test was a breeze. My examiner was in a hurry so she practically did it for me sef (that's God at work my dear)

Hectorray:
i'll have to change my plans then...... thanks alot

Please I'm just giving you my personal opinion. You don't have to change all you plans because of that as some people come this period and still end up not having jobs while some come during the middle of the year and get jobs almost immediately

Hectorray:
Hello house.... can anyone pls advise me on the best tym of the year to move to dubai wen its comes to getting a job, i intend moving toward april but i was told to beware of d month of fasting , that such month is not too viable. is this tru? if yes wen is this period, and what would be d best period for me.. thanksss

January / February is the best period as many people (especially expatriates) go home for the holidays in December and do not return in January or they return, get nostalgic and then resign. The weather is also cool so you can walk about in the afternoon (I prefer the cold weather to the heat in other months)

AreaFada2:
I hope nor be Indian doctor issue that medical report too. Make dem check well well.

You carry baby jaw dey go fight black man

Hello everyone,

has anyone actually travelled to Dubai using Arik Airlines before? I want to know what their service is like.

chizoin:
Hello Justi4jesu, monchouchou and all, pls where can I buy wholesale bags and shoes in Dubai. My sis is planning to start importing from Dubai.
Thanks!

Deira and Karama. But be careful so you get good quality products

collinsobinna:
@monchouchou thanks a lot for the feedback, what about a good place to shop for the clothes and shoes and bags?

Is the Dubai shopping festival on already and what's the effect on prices?.

Well the festival started on the 2nd and will end on the 2nd of February. Many stores are having nice sales so shopping in the malls is a good idea as you get good quality products for great prices. You can also shop in deira and around Karama but you have to be careful so you get good quality products

collinsobinna :
Hi everyone....please who knows the cost of fixing weavon or making hair generally in Dubai? And a good market for shoes and clothing,and funmi hair?

Lol, are you inquiring for your girlfriend or wife? anyway, fixing hair is usually 100 dis (but I heard some fix for 50 aed) braiding is about 250 and above. Don't think you can get real funmi hair in Dubai(most are fake) and if you do be sure it's going to be very expensive

Emusan:
So can you quickly do us favour by giving us a clue on how to apply for a Job in Dubai?

I mean any trusted site you know or a reliable agent please...

Thanks.

Start by reading this thread from beginning or atleast from the middle.

I don't know any reliable agent. Most are fraudulent. Go online and contact a reliable tour agency in dubai to assist u in getting a visit visa and come down and search for a job yourself.

For job sites u can use bayt.com monstergulf.com and dubbizle.com but be careful with dubbizle as there are a lot of fraudulent people there as well.

Good luck

abuyuunus:
Is it also true that there are job consultants in dubai that help people look for job.

That the more money i pay to the consultant the higher the salary one would be collecting.

I also need clarifications on this.

Lol, nawa o. They have really prepared a nice format to use in scamming you.

There are job consultants everywhere in the world but paying for a job is illegal. They will only take your money and enrich themselves or at most get you a job as a cleaner or security guard. Don't waste your money.

Please read this thread from beginning or from the middle. All these questions have been answered repeatedly. We have advised against paying ANYONE or any job site or any company for a job as it never ends well.

abuyuunus:
Thank you for the answers provided.

He said the reason he prefer Ajman to dubai is that some bad people usually steal other people's passport in dubai.

That once i load my bus card or something that i can go anywhere.

Do you think it is advisable to stay in the said Ajman?

Funny but I feel Ajman is a hub for scammers partly because the police and immigration authorities focus so much on dubai and hardly raid those sides.

You passport can get stolen even if you stay on the moon unless you are very careful. It's not by staying in one place or another.

Ajman is about 1 hr away from Dubai. Also, as a job seeker you need to network. Even though many of our fellow Nigerians are fraudulent and looking for how to scam you, you will still meet some good people who can help you

justwise:
Was just wondering why people don't travel through student visa like other EU or Western countries, too expensive to study in Dubai or Qatar? Or may be student visa holders are restricted from doing certain things.

Schooling in the middle east is very expensive. Why spend all that money here for a degree when they even prefer employing people with British or American degrees? Also, students are not allowed to work freely.

abuyuunus:
Thanks Justi and monchouchou.

Please forgive me for asking too much questions:

What are the variety of foods that one can carry along while travelling for those intending to cook themselves when they get to uae so as to save money before getting a job?

Is it advisable for someone searching for job to stay in ajman instead of dubai?


I hope to hear from you.

Thanks

Red oil is strictly not allowed. I think every other food stuff is allowed but you just have to package it well and be ready to pay those customs people so they don't waste your time. When I say package I mean, for E. G smoked fish dry and pour coffee into it to reduce the smell. Now for the red oil issue if u freeze it well in a flask u might be able to sneak it past them.

If you are going to search for a job in Dubai please make sure u reside in dubai. You will save yourself alot of money in terms of transportation and also time commuting from one emirate to the other.

abuyuunus:
Hello everyone,

Someone told me the uae government recognize NIGERIA BSC certificate if it is attested.

Is this true?

Yes it is true. They recognize the certificates. However, whether or not you will get a job based on your recognized certificate is a totally different matter

3rdeye1:
Hi guys! Pls does anyone have a PRICE idea of Dubai flight ticket of Atleast three airline operators and u may wish to state the best. And pls wat are the likely problems one wld encounter with NIS if u are not with any hotel booking papers? Thanks!
Cc: monchouchou

Step 1: Go to www.google.com

Step 2: Type in "Flight ticket from Lagos to Dubai"

Step 3: Check the first few links that pop up

For the likely problems one can encounter with Immigration, read the last 3 pages of this thread. Some people recently shared their experiences.

abuyuunus:
Pls if one is called for interview, what is the most recommended type of dress to wear.?

Is it to dress in suit

or

normal trousers plus long sleeve?

Pls share your advice on interview dress code in Dubai.

Thanks

First don't forget you are in an islamic country so make sure you dress decently no matter what you wear. While short skirt suits might look good in USA, it will not fly here.

Secondly, you can never go wrong with a well tailored suit (a lesson I learned the hard way). Its better to be over dressed than under dressed. Wearing just a trouser and sleeves might make you look shabby next to your fellow job seekers. Just imagine walking in for an interview and you see all the others waiting in smart suits and you are wearing just a trouser and shirt…… worse still is if your interviewer now happens to be wearing a suit!