Overview

From getting a work permit to finding a WiFi hotspot...or even connecting with a fun sport or social group, @Home in Dubai...Getting Connected Online and on the Ground has the inside scoop on how to get it done. Knowing the drill is half the battle and author, Anne O'Connell, and other expats who weigh in with their advice and experiences, are happy to share a few 'how tos' with any and all newcomers. Reading Anne O'Connell's @Home in Dubai is like sitting down with a friend over a cup of coffee and having all your questions answered. Zvezdana Rashkovich, author, Dubai Wives http://zvezdanarashkovich.webs.com Having lived in Dubai for over 30 years and running my own training company for three, I thought I knew it all. @Home in Dubai offers a wonderfully chatty insight into the how's, why's and wherefore's of living in Dubai. And it's not just for the newbies either! There's fabulous advice for established entrepreneurs too. Lucy Hay, chief excellence officer, Expressions Arabia www.expressionsarabia.com It's a much-needed hospitable host, who agrees to hold your hand through the raw and rough days of migrating to a new country. Suchitra Chaudhary, senior feature writer, Friday Magazine, Gulf News www.gulfnews.com Anne has written the guide that I wish I had had when I moved to Dubai. Filled with case studies, personal anecdotes, practical advice, and tips on how to tap into social media for up-to-date information and insights, this guide will make every expat's transition go much, much smoother. Her section on children and teens is especially insightful and honest, and I highly recommend that any expat family heed her advice before making the move. Rebecca Grappo, founder, RNG International Educational Consultants

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Author:   Anne O'Connell
Publisher:   Summertime Publishing
Imprint:   Summertime Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.347kg
ISBN:  

9781904881599

ISBN 10:   1904881599
Pages:   318
Publication Date:   12 December 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Connecting - with Authorities and Services - Legally x Chapter 1 - Work Permits and Residence Visas x Chapter 2 - Getting a Bank Account x Chapter 3 - Budget Accommodation - Short-term/Long-term x Chapter 4 - Renting a Property x Chapter 5 - Buying a Property x Chapter 6 - Water, Electricity (DEWA), Gas - and Mail Delivery x Chapter 7 - Landline and Broadband Services - Connecting Your Lifelines x Chapter 8 - Help in and Around the House x Chapter 9 - Getting a Driving Licence x Chapter 10 - Getting from Here to There x Chapter 11 - Registering with the Authorities - UAE National ID x Chapter 12 - Setting up a Business and Renting Office Space x Chapter 13 - Working from Home x Connecting - The Family x Chapter 14 - Your Health and Wellbeing x Chapter 15 - Connecting the Kids x Chapter 16 - The Pet Connection x Connecting - Virtually x Chapter 17 - Mobile Phones and SIM Cards x Chapter 18 - Wi-Fi Hotspots x Chapter 19 - Websites you Need to Know x Chapter 20 - Local Forums x Chapter 21 - Bloggers and Tweeters to Follow x Chapter 22 - Online Shopping and Deliveries x Connecting - Face-to-face x Chapter 23 - Professional Networks x Chapter 24 - Clubs - Social/Volunteer/Sport x Resources Section x Other useful Books and References x Magazines and Newspapers x Website Recap

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Reading Anne O'Connell's @Home in Dubai is like sitting down with a friend over a cup of coffee and having all your questions answered. Svesdana Rashkovich, author, Dubai Wives http://zvezdanarashkovich.webs.com Having lived in Dubai for over 30 years and running my own training company for three, I thought I knew it all. @Home in Dubai offers a wonderfully chatty insight into the how's, why's and wherefore's of living in Dubai. And it's not just for the newbies either! There's fabulous advice for established entrepreneurs too. Lucy Hay, chief excellence officer, Expressions Arabia www.expressionsarabia.com It's a much-needed hospitable host, who agrees to hold your hand through the raw and rough days of migrating to a new country. Suchitra Chaudhary, senior feature writer, Friday Magazine, Gulf News www.gulfnews.com Anne has written the guide that I wish I had had when I moved to Dubai. Filled with case studies, personal anecdotes, practical advice, and tips on how to tap into social media for up-to-date information and insights, this guide will make every expat's transition go much, much smoother. Her section on children and teens is especially insightful and honest, and I highly recommend that any expat family head her advice before making the move. Rebecca Grappo, founder, RNG International Educational Consultants www.rebeccagrappo.com

Author Information

Anne O'Connell, has been an expat since 1993 when she and her husband escaped the cold of Toronto, Canada and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They enjoyed the sun and sand for 14 years, while she worked in the PR field, and then decided it was time for a new adventure. Heading for even more sun and sand, they moved to Dubai in late 2007. After getting settled, O'Connell started a freelance copy writing business specialising in marketing, corporate communications, public relations, social media and website content. Along with being a writer and editor for the @Home in - series, O'Connell is also a contributing writer for Suite101 and has been recognized twice with an Editor's Choice Award on the Fiction Writers' Platform. From Spanish emersion in Guatemala to swimming with the elephants in Koh Chang, Thailand, O'Connell's adventurous spirit has taken her all over the world. She has visited 25 countries with many more to explore. Moving to Dubai gave her the opportunity to see a whole new part of the world, to experience new cultures and allow her to focus on her true passion - writing. O'Connell grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and has a bachelor of public relations from Mount St. Vincent University.

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