Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome to the site In answer to a couple of the questions asked
Hi Pete and welcome to the forum Which part of the Phil's are you in? I'm sure you've got lots of great experience you can share with others and hopefully someone can help with your questions. We're all one big happy family on here
I currently live in Quezon City, not far from Mega Mall, Esda, very near to Camp Crame.

Welcome to the forum, I have been to Dubai on holiday and liked it there.

What work do you do?
Mick I am in the Oil and Gas Industry currently as a Lead Health and Safety Trainer in Syria for Petrofac International an Oil and Gas Facilities Management Company. Was in Abu Dhabi only 4 months ago before coming here, so was only an hour from Dubai and visited on a regular basis.