Hi, we have similar stories, you and I. We moved here from UK. I had to change my career path (was not too happy about that but it can be done). Agree with Miroo's points. Hunted for our house, did shopping, bought furniture, set up house, housekeeping, set up garden etc on my own with no problems. No restrictions for me so far on doing things without my husband. Getting landline phone, satellite tv and driving license here though needs lots of patience and perseverance regardless of gender. Almost did my head in. Exploring the city, we found lots of crazy driving and excessive use of car horns by others. Driving to remote areas, always have lots of water, working cellphone, first aid kit and some snacks with you. I travel with my family when we go exploring. We tend to get lost due to road closures, lack of road signs, outdated maps etc. So we don't travel without a full tank. Until I got a couple of friends to meet up with occasionally, I felt quite isolated. I still miss having a stroll in the park or around my neighbourhood (stopping for the occasional chat with neighbours) in daytime cos it is too hot to do that here. Hardly any neighbour comes out for a stroll even in the evenings. People here are generally nice, friendly and helpful though. Low crime. Lovely cakes at Al Bateel and Opera Patisserie. That helps a lot, still.
Hi, we have similar stories, you and I. We moved here from UK. I had to change my career path (was not too happy about that but it can be done). Agree with Miroo's points. Hunted for our house, did shopping, bought furniture, set up house, housekeeping, set up garden etc on my own with no problems. No restrictions for me so far on doing things without my husband. Getting landline phone, satellite tv and driving license here though needs lots of patience and perseverance regardless of gender. Almost did my head in. Exploring the city, we found lots of crazy driving and excessive use of car horns by others. Driving to remote areas, always have lots of water, working cellphone, first aid kit and some snacks with you. I travel with my family when we go exploring. We tend to get lost due to road closures, lack of road signs, outdated maps etc. So we don't travel without a full tank. Until I got a couple of friends to meet up with occasionally, I felt quite isolated. I still miss having a stroll in the park or around my neighbourhood (stopping for the occasional chat with neighbours) in daytime cos it is too hot to do that here. Hardly any neighbour comes out for a stroll even in the evenings. People here are generally nice, friendly and helpful though. Low crime. Lovely cakes at Al Bateel and Opera Patisserie. That helps a lot, still.