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**bestonlinepharmasy2** · 10-20-2011, 03:39 AM

Assalaam Alikum.

I'm a 22-year old white convert to Islam living in Florida and I would like to move to the UAE after college (which should be no more than 3 years away). I'm really thinking about moving to Dubai because it's very westernized and therefore should be less of a culture shock for me.

Now, I'm hoping to get a degree is sales here in America. I currently have a job so I can start saving money. Now, how exactly would I move to the UAE?

I won't be bringing much with me. I want to start fresh. I'll have a basic amount of clothes and stuff like that. I obviously can't bring my car with me so I'll need to sell that. I'm thinking I could ride a bike in Dubai until I can get a car. They sell bikes in Dubai, yes?

What should I do about drivers licenses? Obviously, a Florida license won't work in Dubai. Would I need to take a driver's test again in UAE or could they possibly transfer the information?

I'll need a job preferably before I move there. How can I apply for a job from America? It doesn't have to be a major career. Even something small just to get my foot in the door.

I'll obviously need a place to stay. Where can I search for apartments in Dubai? Would roommates help the issue like they would in America?

About money, I know there is not a Bank of America in Dubai so I'll probably need to close my account with BOA and withdraw all my money. Would there be a way to transfer my money into a bank in Dubai? I'm extremely worried about carrying all my money with me on the way there. If it gets stolen or something, I'll be completely broke.

Also, as some of you know, I grow carnivorous plants. I have a 20-gallon terrarium in my room for them. How would I be able to transfer this to Dubai? I'm fairly certain that there is no way they can ship a tank there without breaking it. How can I get all my plants to Dubai? Would I be allowed to uproot the plants, wrap them in bags, and carry them with me? I know it sounds illegal, but these are plants that I legally purchased from nurseries.

I also know I will need a passport. Is there a way I can be a dual citizen of both USA and UAE? Or should I just focus on being an immigrant in UAE? I've never moved to another country before (not even another city). How should I do this?

These are big questions right now. I'll probably have more later.

Walaikum assalam!

First of all. Congratulation to your conversion.

Brother I would like to advice you that instead of UAE make a shift to Hong Kong, China. UAE is expensive place to survive.
Currently the HDI of Hong Kong is 21 and the economy of China has 2nd rank globally.

Good Luck!

10-20-2011, 03:39 AM	#21
bestonlinepharmasy2 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 514 Senior Member	Assalaam Alikum. I'm a 22-year old white convert to Islam living in Florida and I would like to move to the UAE after college (which should be no more than 3 years away). I'm really thinking about moving to Dubai because it's very westernized and therefore should be less of a culture shock for me. Now, I'm hoping to get a degree is sales here in America. I currently have a job so I can start saving money. Now, how exactly would I move to the UAE? I won't be bringing much with me. I want to start fresh. I'll have a basic amount of clothes and stuff like that. I obviously can't bring my car with me so I'll need to sell that. I'm thinking I could ride a bike in Dubai until I can get a car. They sell bikes in Dubai, yes? What should I do about drivers licenses? Obviously, a Florida license won't work in Dubai. Would I need to take a driver's test again in UAE or could they possibly transfer the information? I'll need a job preferably before I move there. How can I apply for a job from America? It doesn't have to be a major career. Even something small just to get my foot in the door. I'll obviously need a place to stay. Where can I search for apartments in Dubai? Would roommates help the issue like they would in America? About money, I know there is not a Bank of America in Dubai so I'll probably need to close my account with BOA and withdraw all my money. Would there be a way to transfer my money into a bank in Dubai? I'm extremely worried about carrying all my money with me on the way there. If it gets stolen or something, I'll be completely broke. Also, as some of you know, I grow carnivorous plants. I have a 20-gallon terrarium in my room for them. How would I be able to transfer this to Dubai? I'm fairly certain that there is no way they can ship a tank there without breaking it. How can I get all my plants to Dubai? Would I be allowed to uproot the plants, wrap them in bags, and carry them with me? I know it sounds illegal, but these are plants that I legally purchased from nurseries. I also know I will need a passport. Is there a way I can be a dual citizen of both USA and UAE? Or should I just focus on being an immigrant in UAE? I've never moved to another country before (not even another city). How should I do this? These are big questions right now. I'll probably have more later. Walaikum assalam! First of all. Congratulation to your conversion. Brother I would like to advice you that instead of UAE make a shift to Hong Kong, China. UAE is expensive place to survive. Currently the HDI of Hong Kong is 21 and the economy of China has 2nd rank globally. Good Luck!
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