hello arielle and ant.. looks like we're all in the same lost boat! lol.. arielle, glad to hear that you like the company provided accomodations, it's probably the best way to get started and then when we discover the city a bit more, we're able to figure out the areas and what works.. for now i wont have my car, until i get settled in. maybe rent for the first month, and then i'll probably get it shipped over from dubai.. so many things to consider eeeek... i'm still staring at my luggage wondering what on earth i'm going to pack! best of luck, hopefully we'll be able to meet someday...