An Englishman in Dubai

I’ve read some of your blog with great interest, Aaron. I’m a 60ish mother visiting my son here, and finding it fascinating in a horrific sort of way. Actually I find it like a cross between India in the 1970s and Hong Kong in the 1980s, with some Bel Air thrown in. I was actually directed to the blog you wrote about garden centres when I was trying to find out what plants I could usefully put in their ‘garden’ here that would be able to withstand summer heat and periodic neglect. Any ideas?

Hi Aaron,
Great to read your blogs, they have helped us no end in our attempt to relocate to Dubai, although British red tape concerning the education certificates is mind blowing and very slow, dont they know we want to get out of this cold country!!. Can you offer any assistance with where would need to ship some small personal belongings to, as we cant bring them with us on the initial flight out which should be at the end of Jan. Any other info which you would consider helpful would also be great. Sounds like you love life out there, and we cant wait to join you. maybe we can meet up and you can show us where the best bits are. Thanks Sue

Hi Aaron

Great blog I found you from your blog here

http://an-englishman-in-dubai.blogspot.com/

Do you have a contact email address I could write to you at?

Many thanks

Rob

Hey there,

This might seem like the most random post ever, but I’ll be traveling to Dubai in a few weeks, and I wanted to know your thoughts about local places I should visit in Dubai, aside from all the tourist-y spots. I’ve been doing some research for the past couple weeks, including reading your blog. Wow, hope that doesn’t sound too stalkerish. I’m just trying to gather “insider info” on Dubai. You’re probably quite busy and you can totally just delete this comment, but if you helped a girl out, she would very much appreciate it As to what I want to know? Bars, restaurants, hookah (shisha?) lounges, nightclubs, hidden gems, etc. Anything and everything. It’s completely open – whatever you think is worth checking out in Dubai. I’ll be in Dubai the second week of April and staying off Sheikh Zayed Road, near Mall of the Emirates, if that helps. And if you ever need insider info on New York City, I’m your girl.

Thanks a bunch!

A grateful American

Hi Aaron

Was browsing trying desperately to find some interesting material on life in Dubai and came across yours!!!

Love it, makes great reading and gives me a real insight into the country and its sister UAE companinons.

Read your recommendations on restaurants with interest and the China Tea ‘experience’……..

What about a fresh fruit smoothie drink, can you buy them in cafes etc???? Do you have any smoothie bars????? I have an interesting idea and it would be most helpful if you would take two minutes to advice and give me your overview on this subject…….

Best wishes,

Take Care, Happy Travelling,
Jilly

Hi Aaron,

Can you put a link to my blog, UAE Mega Projects, on your Blogroll. I think your readers would like my blog and find it very interesting and informative. Thanks:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

Sincerely,

Brett Siegel

Hi Aaron,

Just dropping you a line to say thank you for your excellent weblog.

I’ve been voraciously poring through your archives – the experiences you’ve written about (especially your preparations for the initial move and your foray to Ikea) are proving invaluable to me as I prepare to relocate to Dubai from the UK in August!

All the best,

Marcus Wetherell

Excellent blog Aaron, I’ve been working in VMware for a few years now, not had any luck in finding work out in Dubai, I’d appreciate an email with any contacts you may have.

All the best

Pete

Aaron-

As a lifetime resident of the United States Midwest I have the opportunity to travel to the UAE for the first time! I have been reading up and your blog gives some great insight to the daily life and times in Dubai….staying at the Hilton Jum Beach come October, any experience or feedback?

Thanks and keep the good blogging up!!

Thanks for responding…I may have future questions and hope it isn’t a bother.

Thanks again!

Todd

Hi Aaron,

Great Blog. I`ve really enjoyed reading up on Dubai. 10 of us are travelling to the sevens at the end of November, and I seem to be in charge of ensuring that we make the most of our time. The Al Fattan Towers have been recommended to us, but I can`t make out if they`re well placed for the necessary entertainment required by a gang of rugby boys from wales. If you know them, I`d be glad to hear your opinion, or if you think there`s somewhere else we should consider.

Thanks

John

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Hey Aaron,

You have a serious following on this blog due to the high search rankings you get from the articles. Neat stuff really. I found an article of yours about Custom Tailoring because that is my business here. I run an arm of the U.S’s leading custom tailoring company out of my apt, which enables me to offer clients stuff that matches or exceeds saville row quality for a 3rd of the price. I saw you spent 1000 BUCKS in bur dubai, I could have got you a 5k dollar suit for 1000 bucks. If you could write an article on me I would be super appreciative, and if you are in the marketing again for a suit I could definitely repay the favor!!
let me know man.

Andrew

Hey Aaron,

Congrats on the Ahlan Top 100!

I run an indie record label in Dubai which is very much focused on giving Dubai the reputation of a credible music nation. Our goal is to export a “product” to the world which can compete with the best international acts. We are currently promoting our first release and I would appreciate any help we can get when it comes to PR. I’d like to give you a copy of the CD for you to listen to and blog about. How do I get it to you? Check out Jonas’ music here http://www.myspace.com/jonasdesaimusic. If you like it, help us promote it with your blog and let’s make Dubai better together!

Best,
Andreas

Ps. Jonas writes a blog: http://www.jonasdesai.com

Heyy..this is one of the best blog that I’ve read in recent times.
Very well written…

~Himanshu~

Hi Aaron,

I’d really love if you could give me some of your fabulous advice concerning Ramadan in Dubai. Is it vastly different to normal?

Many thanks

xx

Hi Aaron,

grat site! Could you please give me your email address? I’d like to contact you in a private matter! Just write to my mail!
Thanks in advance, Philipp

Hi Aaron

I have recently been offered a job in Dubain at the Higher Collleges of Technology -just wondering in light of the recent economic challenges – is the government upholding contracts, etc for expats?

Thanks

hi aaron,

as many people before me, I humbly request your email address. Coming to Dubai from Canada for the first time and am looking for a hotel which is walking distance from any of the metro stations. I prefer the IBIS hotel chain but any info would be useful….thank you…cheers!

Hey,

I just saw your blog, I usually enjoy a blog with quality pictures, gives more life to the blog

I have started my own blog a while a go too,
keep the good work up!

I really love your blog. Your funny, original and just fun to read. Thanks

Hi Mate,

Great blog..I have currently been short listed for a position in Dubai with Emirates and will be flying over from Sydney in the next week for additional meetings. Was wondering if you could provide some key points / information that I should consider or ask about it I decide to relocate. Any assistance would be great.

Regards,
Tim

Hi Aaron,

today I asked myself “To Buy or not DU-BAI” and i started to use my favorite tool “Google” to get some information. I have been there before (only on vacation) but I really wanted to see how it is to work there and whats the best way to find a job there. So I found your blog and I LOVE it. I am not done reading but its added to my favorites so I will come back again and I hope you will continue bringing all the good stuff here

Puno pozdrava / Grüße / Cheers
Dijana