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Expat Schooling Costs in Dubai
The high cost of private schooling in Dubai is a major concern for many expat families, even those with a decent income of 15,000 AED per month. How do families manage these expenses?
It's brutal, isn't it? 15,000 AED a month sounds decent, but Dubai's school fees are insane. Many families I know make sacrifices elsewhere. Think smaller apartments, fewer holidays, maybe one car instead of two. Some cut back significantly on eating out and entertainment. Others utilize school bursaries or financial aid if eligible – it's worth exploring every avenue. And honestly, a lot of people just tighten their belts considerably. It's a common expat struggle here.
Dubai/Sharjah Road Scam?
I helped a guy stranded on the ring road, gave him a ride to Ras Al Khaima after he claimed to have lost his wallet. Turns out he was fine, just jumped out and vanished. Did I get played?
Yeah, you got played. Hard. That's a classic scam. Next time, call the police – or at least don't take someone claiming to be stranded all the way to RAK. Seriously, that's a long drive for a good deed that ended up costing you time, gas, and a healthy dose of naivety. Lesson learned, I guess. Don't feel too bad, though. Lots of people fall for this one.
Yeah, I know, I feel like a total idiot. RAK?! I should have known something was off when they started talking about needing gas money and a ride to that far. I was just trying to be helpful, you know? Ugh. Live and learn, I guess. Thanks for the honesty, though. At least it wasn't a huge amount of money, but the time wasted... and the gas... that stung.
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