I have received a job in Dubai for 4000 UAE with a studio apartment and meals included, is that a good deal??

Question

I am a young American girl that has received a job offer in Dubai that includes a 4000UAE salary and also a apartment, meals, and transportation to and from my work. My question is, is this a good deal and can I live fine with 4000UAE a month to go out, dining and dancing and also buy standard living things such as groceries??? I will be coming alone and only need to support myself and I would like to save a little also but I really like going out dancing and need to know if thats expensive. I really dont know how it is out there so any help would be great!! Thanks so much.

Answer 1

It all depends on how much you go out. 4000AED is not a lot of money in Dubai, but since your rent,meals and transport are covered, it might be enough. You definitely will not be able to splurge, and also won't be able to save much.

On an average night out at a club, expect to spend in the range of 200-300 AED  on drinks, taxis, food, etc. Some clubs will be more expensive than that, some cheaper.

So if you go out dancing 2-3 times a week, you will just about be OK. Any more and you will struggle.

Answer 2

whos ur employer?

Answer 3

4000 isnt much in Dubai these days. Dont think you will be able to save after dancing, dining and shopping. Food and groceries arent very expensive but depends on where you are shopping. But try to find out what is the company policy, if you want to change jobs. So if in case you find a better job can you easily change your visa etc. Esp find out how much are they going to pay you for transportation and food.

Answer 4

Dear, sooner or later you will be struggling. You like going out? Well let me tell you that a beer will be around 21-25 Dhs depending when where you will go. Sooner or later you will be tired of the food served and discover stores like Spinney's and Abela's. If you want to save, please avoid these stores! You'll spend Dhs 500 in a NY minute just by buying some pork, Maccaroni cheese, hamburger helper, magazines etc..

I'll put it this way. If your stay in the UAE (or any foreign country) to help you getting on with your career, go for it for a certain time.

If you  want to come here to enjoy life and save money, Dhs 4000 will not be enough. Please do not underestimate the transportation costs by going out.

To make a long story short. If you are a girl who likes to go out and pay for your own expenses, Dhs 4000 is not enough. If you are one of these girls who like to make men paying for your expenses, you may be fine.

May I please ask what kind of job you have? Our Indian coffee boy makes Dhs 3.700 + housing and our Philippina receptionist Dhs 5.400 + housing.

If you would be my daughter and taking this offer to push your career, I'll say so for it and I'll support you. Otherwise I would tell you that Dhs 4.000 for an American girl who likes to go out is not enough.

Take care and all the best. In  case you still have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.

Answer 5

Sorry but thats not a very good deal... Dubai is a very expensive city..

Answer 6

Coming from the US, that isn't much to live on.  I moved out from California, and barely could survive on 15,000 dirhams per month, and that was 7 years ago.  Everything is very expensive in Dubai... if you got out more than twice a week, not sure you can make it.  If you really want to move to Dubai, you should be able to find something that pays more than 4,000, especially being American... companies always pay more for westerners, just the way it is.