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The Perfect Help - Company Profile

Find out more about The Perfect Help and what they can do for you...

RECRUITMENT
The search for domestic help is a very difficult task… And often, you end up spending a lot of time and energy screening the wrong candidates. Whether you are looking for maid, a cook, a nanny, a domestic couple or a driver, we will ensure that you meet the right candidates according to your ...

Finding the perfect help

One of the big advantages of moving to Dubai is that you may no longer have to do your own cleaning and ironing. The only thing you need to get right is your recruitment and training, but once that is out of the way you will gain free time to spend enjoying the Dubai lifestyle. So how do you go about it? Employing a full time maid/nanny
There are only a few nationalities allo...

Careers at propertyfinder.ae

Current vacancies:

Business Development Manager
propertyfinder.ae, the UAE’s leading property portal is looking for a professional Business Development Manager. This individual should be a polished sales professional with excellent prospecting, communication and presentation skills. The main focus of this role initially is to identify and sign real estate broker, p...

6 September, 2011

Arriving in the UAE

If you’re relocating to the UAE, here are some things you will need to organise upon arrival. These are listed in no particular order but we hope they’re useful in helping you and your family to settle in and start enjoying your new life here in the desert. Arrange for the following licenses, tests and pieces of essential documentation for yourself and relevant family members. Your co...

31 July, 2011

How to save on air-conditioning costs

Trying to live without air conditioning in temperatures which regularly exceed 40c is pretty unrealistic and at this time of year most of us are faced with the juggling act of trying to cool our homes whilst keeping the air con bills from spiraling out of control.
Before you crank down the thermostat another 5 degrees - and start thinking about taking out another bank loa...

23 May, 2011

Your home horror stories

From freaky flatmates and moving day meltdowns to nightmare tenants and oddball landlords the world of property and home-ownership is fraught with pitfalls, strange characters and enough tests of character to push even the most patient of souls to the very limits. Everyone has a property-related tale to tell and we want to hear yours.

Whether while here in the ...

12 April, 2011

Relocating to Dubai - the big move

Moving is considered one of the most stressful activities that we ever undertake. But with a little planning an international move doesn't need to be any more difficult than a local one. Check out our tips to help you on your way.

Before you leave
Tempting though it may be, don’t cut all ties to your home country until you’re sure you’re here to stay. R...

12 April, 2011

Getting around in Dubai

It’s fair to say that Dubai is not a walking city. So what are your options for getting from point A to Point B? Our transport lowdown will help get you moving... Buying a car
Once you have a residency visa you will be able to buy and register your own car and you will find there are many options open to you - from ads on supermarket notice boards, to the classifieds in newspap...