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towerflower
Joined 2008
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MOVING TO SHARJAH!

16 years ago

I am a 31 yr. old, single, American (Pacific Island by ethnicity, could maybe pass for Middle Eastern), female with no children, that will probably be moving to Sharjah around September 1st, 2008. I just have a few questions for those of you that may have some good advice. I would appreciate it.

>How safe is it for an unattached, American female in the region?

>Would sharing a flat be good to transition into living somewhere on my own?

>I will be making a salary of 254,000 Dhms, with an additional 90,000 Dhms housing allowance per year with a one time allowance of 38,000 Dhms for furniture. Is this amount of money standard or above for living on the economy there?

>Where would be the best place to live be in an area that is safe and not remote with a lot to do nearby?

>I am thinking about shipping my vehicle over there since I will still have to pay for it to sit in storage and monthly payments anyway (won't sell it). Any advice?

>Any good clubs to join as a single American female?

>I love the outdoors, biking, scuba diving, sports, just about everything, but I will be working at the Sharjah International Airport, so recommendations on where to live that I can easily get out and do stuff but will not have a difficult time fighting traffic to work, would be greatly appreciated.

>I've read that there may be an increased terrorist threat level targeting expats. Thoughts on this?

>Inside scoop on any great airfares from Sharjah/Dubai to throughout Europe (particularly Italy / England / Franc)?

>Any and all advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

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