I need information on working in the Middle East- Dubai, etc...?

Question

I'm wondering how it is to work in the service industry in the Middle East- I'm a bartender, and thinking of checking it out. Has anyone done this? How's the money (tips...) Any experience or advice?

Answer 1

Hi,

I am Canadian and I've been living in Bahrain for the past 18 months.  Coming here as a bartender is not a good idea as the majority of bartenders are Asian (mostly Indians et Phillipines)  Their average pay is about $250 cnd per month with accomodations provided but it's usually a shared room.  Middle-east expat are mostly bankers or IT people.  Remember cost of living is very high.  At least twice compare to Montreal for example.