Modular construction using containers

5 key benefits of modular container construction made by LIAB FLEXHOMES. 

From the efficiency to the ease of build, it's no surprise that modular container construction is sweeping the world. More and more commercial contractors and residential homebuilders are adopting for modular construction and for good reason.

Here are just a few reasons why going modular is gaining popularity in the construction industry.

1. Modular Construction on the Rise

There are a growing number of construction companies turning to modular construction to get the job done. In fact, according to FMI's Prefab and Modular Construction Survey, 35% of contractors in the U.S. are implementing modular construction in the design phase of the building process.

Likewise, nearly 50% of the contractors surveyed said that prefab and modular construction is a growing part of their companies as well as part of their future strategic construction initiatives.

The country is already experiencing an increase in modular construction, especially in the healthcare industry. 

2. 65% Better Quality Control

There are multiple reasons why modular construction is gaining popularity in Europe and the U.S. and quality control is at the top of the list.

Modular manufacturing as a process where tight tolerances and quality control are top priorities.

Unlike traditional construction practices, modular buildings are assembled in controlled environments. This means the majority of the build process is sheltered from the elements.

Likewise, all building materials are stored in the same controlled environment, which reduces imperfections like lumber warp.

In addition, builders are able to work in the same controlled space with all tools and equipment at their disposal. This leads to better built structures and superior quality standards.

3. 55% Faster Build Times

Because construction teams are able to work in controlled environments using repetitive techniques and convenient equipment like large-scale jigs, modular construction results in faster build times.

Weather delays are no longer a factor with modular construction either, so contractors are able to complete daily build goals and easily avoid setbacks that are common with onsite construction.

4. 35% More Cost Saving

Modular construction has numerous cost benefits over traditional onsite construction. As mentioned above, modular construction decreases build times, which greatly reduce labor costs.

Additionally, because modular building facilities use precision construction equipment and detailed designs, the building process is less wasteful. Each structure uses exact amounts of lumber and other materials.

5. 75% More Environmental Friendly

Because modular construction facilities take advantage of production repetition common with assembly line manufacturing, the modular building process uses less energy than traditional construction.

Unlike onsite construction practices, waste in modular construction is used instead of discarded.

Many modular construction facilities store unused materials in controlled environments and recycle them for use in other projects. This helps reduce the 135 million tons of construction waste that ends up in landfills each year, plus we recycle shipping container which gives them a life span on 120 years compared to normally on 12-18 years. 

When it comes to construction efficiency, modular building is quickly becoming the new industry standard.

Are you interested in knowing more about the benefits about container homes, please contact info@liab.me or visit www.liabflexhomes.com 

Vejen til succes....

Vejen til succes...

Idag sidder jeg og reflekterer lidt over livet og over mine sidste par måneder af 2015. 

Mit liv har siden jeg flyttede fra Danmark i 2009, har været en rutchebane... Men jeg tænkte dengang på Walt Disney citat :

" if you can dream it - you can do it"

Det fleste folk lægger kun mærke til resultatet fra en succesfuld entrepreneur, bagefter tænke de fleste - jeg kan aldrig blive som dem, eller de var bare heldige...

Hvad mange ikke bemærker er at hvad en entreneur har været igennem forud for deres succes, den daglige kamp, afvisninger, nederlag, bedrag, rygter, løbe tør for penge, alt det man skal igennem for at skabe en succes. 

Da jeg startede med at bygge container boliger for 3-4 år siden, så kan jeg huske at jeg sagde til min familie, venner og min fantastiske partner, at den dag jeg kan sælge en bolig om ugen, så vil jeg være lykkelig..... i november 2015 solgte vi alene i Tyskland over 400 boliger... så der er sket en del siden... men hvad er der egentligt sket...? 

Det der er sket er, at jeg har ændret mig, jeg har lært at omgive mig med de rigtige mennesker...

Hvis du er sammen med positive personer, så er chancen for din succes langt større,og din livs kvalitet vokser kolossalt. 

Hvis du omgås dygtige og inteligente personer ( altid klogere end dig ), så lære du noget hverdag, og dine forventninger til dig selv bliver langt større. 

Det er en vigtig egenskaber, at kunne vælge fra, så du hele tiden kun omgiver dig med positive mennesker, ellers er der 80% chance for du ikke lykkes ( specielt hvis du har en forretnings partner ). Da negative, pessimistiske eller fordomsfulde mennesker tit hiver andre med ned, ved de stiller spørgsmål tegn ved alt, som gør man bruge ufattelig mange tid på at på at overbevise dem, istedet for at udføre pretotyping af ideen, og få svaret samme dag nærmest. 

Succes i erhvervslivet kommer ikke uden du møder Janteloven, risikoen for nederlag, modgang, penge problemer, mangel på tid mv... Men se frem og kig aldrig tilbage, det som ikke slår dig ihjel gør dig bare stærkere...

" what ever it takes"

Tilbage i 2007/08 efter at have solgt BilXperten lyttede jeg til et interview med en af verdens mest populære succescoaches Tony Robbins, som er en af de største i verden idag inden for personlig udvikling og succes. Han sagde at 80% af ens succes er vores egen psykologi. 

Så 80% af vores succes er baseret på vores personlighed, vores evne til at tænke positivt og optimistisk, vors evne til at tro på os selv, lede os selv, vores tro på at ville lykkes, sætte mål, vores evne til at kommunikere og skabe gode relationer til andre mennesker. 

På trods af det, så oplever jeg en masse mennesker der brokker sig hele tiden og skyder skylden på alle andre når de ikke lykkes... de brokker sig over vejret, over økonomien, over regeringen og over andre mennesker.... de brokker sig over ting de ikke har indflydelse på eller empati for... Og derfor opstiller egne problemer : 

Som tænk nu hvis...

Jeg sagde jo det ville gå sådan...

Han omgås altså...

Han har været omtalt for...

Disse personer er ikke med til at skabe noget produktivt for din succes - vælg venner og netværk :

Med empati for dig...

Med god energi for dig...

Som bidrager positivt til din hverdag...

Jeg kan nævne tonsvis af eksempler med mennesker der har haft alle ressourcerne og er ulykkelige, tit fordi de har skabt en succes( solgt deres virksomhed godt ), og nu tro de at de er serie iværksættere...

Jeg kan nævne eksempler med mennesker, der har haft alle odds imod sig og alligevel har fået kæmpe succes...

"Winners are losers that just didn't give up"

Jeg oplever mange mennesker der ulykkelige og utilfredse med deres liv og stadig intet gør ved det!!!!

"Everything you want will always be outside your comfort zone"

"You only miss 100% of the chances you don't take"

Så hvis 80% af en succes er vores egen psykologi, så er størstedelen af vores egen succes også op til os selv.... hmm spændende tænkte jeg... men hvem skal jeg så skyde skylden på hvis det ikke lykkes!!!

Min pointe er: 

- hvis du vil tro på dig selv, så skal du arbejde med dig selv

- hvis du vil elske dig selv, så skal du arbejde med dig selv

-hvis du vil have succes med at starte din egen forretning, så skal du arbejde med dig selv

- hvis du vil have endnu mere succes med din forretning, så skal du arbejde med dig selv. 

- hvis du vil have endnu mere succes i dit privatliv eller i dit job, så skal du arbejde med dig selv...

- hvis du gerne vil have andre mennesker til at kunne lide dig, så skal du arbejde med dig selv. 

- hvis du vil tiltrække de rigtige mennnesker, så skal du arbejde med dig selv. 

- hvis du vil være en bedre leder, så skal du arbejde med dig selv

- hvis du vil være en bedre sælger, så skal du arbejde med dig selv

Hvis du gerne vil have succes, så skal du arbejde mere med dig selv end du gør på noget andet - men glem ikke dit familie, da de er din livline, hvis alt går galt - det har jeg også prøvet. 

Hvis du ændrer dig, så ændrer alting sig for dig... 

... og husk nu, at der er ingen der kommer og banker på din dør en dag du mindst forventer det og spørger, om du vil have et bedre liv... 

...du skal selv tage ansvar for at få det bedste liv du kan.... og så skal du se at komme ud af starthullerne og gå fra tanke til handling. 

Tak fordi du læste mit indlæg, held og lykke med din succes. 

Rigtigt godt nytår til jer alle, og held og lykke med jeres 2016 mål

Kristian Holm

Advokaternes tag selv bord

I Kære læsere, 

De fleste af jer har sikkert allerede set tv programmet, et flot gennem arbejdet stykke journalistisk håndværk som hedder Advokaternes tag selv bord. Programmet handle i første episode om hvordan Kammeradvokaten og Plesner svindler og bedrager selvstændige, staten selv ( skat ), banker, kreditorer for selv at kunne skumme fløden. Både Pernille og Boris blev for 3 måneder dømt for at stjæle 5 mio For meget i et konkursbo, så de måtte nøjes med 30 mio I salærer. Men hvorfor skal advokater ikke i fængsel når de bliver taget med fingrene i kagekassen? 

I det nedenstående program er klarer beviser for de bevidst snyder, men ingen gør noget, når fordi statens egen advokat ikke vil sagsøge sig selv. 

https://www.dr.dk/tv/se/advokaternes-tag-selv-bord/advokaternes-tag-selv-bord

Offentlig gabestok, sensations journalstik.

Hvad gør man når sensations pressen hænger en ud i den offentlige gabestok, velvidende at de ikke har skyggen af beviser, uagtet forsøg på dialog om at tale dem til fornuft og fremlægge dem dokumentation på at deres påstande er usande, hvad gør man så hvis man er bygget med vinder mentalitet og ens motto blandet er :

Winners are losers that just didn't give up.

Jeg har hedder Kristian Kongstad Holm og jeg har netop været alt det ovenstående igennem, fordi to af landets kuratorer Boris Frederiksen ( kammeradvokaten ) og Pernille Bigaard ( Plesner ), begge lige dømt af landsretten til at tilbagebetale 5 mio. Som de blev dømt for at have stjålet fra konkursboet efter Sandgården. De selv samme valgte efter at jeg havde tæsket dem i adskillige retssager og forliget resten, at tilsvine mig gennem deres kontakter i pressen. Er det fair at kan man ikke vinde i retten, kan man jo bare bruge pressen, fordi man er en kendt advokat ? 

Danske kuratorer er uden tvivl nogen af Danmarks støreste ligrøvere, men hvem holder egentlig kontrol med dem? 

I sagen omkring Sandgården hvor Kammeradvokaten og Plesner var kuratorer, lykkes det dem at tømme boet for hele 35 mio. Intet var der tilbage til lønmodtagere eller simple kreditorer. Men kuratorerne blev betalt, endda rigtigt godt betalt 35 mio for lidt over et års arbejde eller ca. 3500kr pr. Time. 

En ting er sikkert, at 99% af de personer som ryger igennem deres vridemaskine ikke har saltet til et æg bagefter. De har helt sikkert ikke kræfterne til at kæmpe imod, da det typisk koster mange penge og tid og efter en konkurs starter alle fra bunden igen - som er svært nok i sig selv, derfor hører man ikke om klage sager så ofte. 

Jeg modtog de første beskyldninger og påstande gennem pressen i 2009, hvorefter jeg straks opfordrede kuratorerne og pressen til at politi anmelde mig hvis de mente der var forgået ulovligheder, nu skriver vi 2015, og først 6 år efter kommer min sag for retten, er det fair? Såfremt det de påstår er sandt ( allerede i 2009 ) hvordan kan det så tage politiet mere end 5 år.

 Jeg har set frem til denne dag i snart 6 år. Jeg mener selv hele vejen igennem at have spillet med åbne kort, jeg har sendt over 120 e-mails og mindst lige så mange telefon samtaler til sagens anklagemyndighederne som først valgt at give min advokat alle sagens materialer 14 dage før sagens start, uagtet de selv har brugt snart 6 år på sagen. 

 

Pressen

Jeg ønsker ikke at udtale mig yderligere til medierne, da pistol journalistik, den offentlige gabestok samt salgstal er det som sætter jeres dagsorden. 

Jeg ønsker at give domstolene ro til deres arbejde, det er jo trods alt stadig dem som er den dømmende magt og jeg har min fulde tillid til det danske retssystem og min forsvarer Advokat Berit Ernst. 

Tak for din/jeres interesse.

Så faldt dommen over DR Kontant - vi lade lige billede stå et øjeblik

T h i  k e n d e s  f o r  r e t:

De indstævnte 1, 5, 6 og 7, Kåre Quist, Dorthe Vest Andersen, Sara Munck Andersen og Lisbeth Kølster, straffes hver især med 10 dagbøder á 1.000 kr., i alt 10.000 kr. Forvand- lingsstraffen er i hvert enkelt tilfælde fængsel i 10 dage.

De beskyldninger, der er indeholdt i DR´s indslag Kontant på DR 1 den 15. september 2009 kl. 21.15 mod Boligadministratorerne A/S og ejendomsadministratoren for at have ”snydt, nar- ret, fuppet, benyttet prispumper og løgn og for at have oppebåret et stiftelsesgebyr på 7 mio. kr. fra                                       ”, kendes ubeføjede.

De indstævnte 1, 5, 6 og 7, Kåre Quist, Dorthe Vest Andersen, Sara Munck Andersen og Lisbeth Kølster, skal in solidum til Boligadministratorerne A/S og ejendomsadministratoren betale

50.000 kr. til dækning af omkostningerne ved offentliggørelse af denne doms konklusion.

De indstævnte 1, 5, 6 og 7, Kåre Quist, Dorthe Vest Andersen, Sara Munck Andersen og Lisbeth Kølster, skal endvidere in solidum betale Boligadministratorerne A/S og ejendoms administratoren en samlet godtgørelse på 100.000 kr. med procesrente fra den 13. december 2009.  De indstævnte 2, 3 og 4, Marie Andersen Klareskov, Birger Lund og David Wit- trock Rathje, frifindes for Boligadministratorerne A/S´ og ejendomsadministratoren påstand 5 og 7.

De indstævnte 2, 3 og 4, Marie Andersen Klareskov, Birger Lund og David Wittrock Rat- hje, frifindes for Boligadministratorerne A/S´ og ejendomsadministratoren påstand 3, og de ind- stævnte 1 og 6, Kåre Quist og Sara Munck Andersen, frifindes for Boligadministratorerne A/S´ og ejendomsadministratoren påstand 4.

Samtlige indstævnte, Kåre Quist, Marie Andersen Klareskov, Birger Lund, David Wittrock Rathje, Dorthe Vest Andersen, Sara Munck Andersen og Lisbeth Kølster, frifindes for Bo-

ligadministratorerne A/S´  påstand 6 om erstatning efter markedsfø- ringsloven.

I sagsomkostninger for byretten og for landsretten skal de indstævnte 1, 5, 6 og 7, Kåre Quist, Dorthe Vest Andersen, Sara Munck Andersen og Lisbeth Kølster, in solidum betale henholdsvis 171.900 kr. til Boligadministratorerne A/S og 187.500 kr. til Ejendomsadministrator.

Boligadministratorerne A/S  skal  betale 7.500 kr. til hver af de indstævnte 1 og 6, Kåre Quist og Sara Munck Andersen.

Det idømte skal betales inden 14 dage efter denne doms afsigelse. Sagsomkostningerne forrentes efter rentelovens § 8 a.

(Sign.)

Udskriftens rigtighed bekræftes. Østre Landsret, den

Hvorfor er der aldrig penge til andre end kuratorene?

Jeg har idag læst Berlingske med stor interesse, endeligt er der nogen som sætter fokus på Danmarks historiens støreste ligrøvere, nemlig Pernille Bigaard fra advokat firmaet Plesner og Boris Frederiksen som arbejder som Kammeradvokat.

Jeg håber at journalisten vil bede om aktindsigt i samtlige konkursboer som disse to kuratorer har behandlet, så vil det hurtigt tegne sig et billede af alle konkursboer først afsluttes af dem efter de har tømt kasse selv.

Det er normalt det politiet ville kalde mandatsvig og skyldnersvig, og jeg vil da se frem til at politiet for efterforsket disse kuratorer, efter flere personer nu har politianmeldt Boris Frederiksen og Pernille Bigaard.

http://m.business.dk/?redirect=www.business.dk/raadgivning/fire-gode-spoergsmaal-til-kuratorerne&

#pernillebigaard

#borisfrederiksen

#ligrøvere

#tyveripåhøjlysdag

#plesner

#kammeradvokaten

#svindel

#inhabile

Kuratorernes hemmelige agenda ?

Måske er sandheden på vej frem om hvordan danske kuratorer agerer som nutidens ligrøvere.
Tyveri på højlys dag, som har forgået siden 2008, har medierne endelig fået lyst til at kigge på, har du - eller kender du personer som har kendskab til ulovligheder hvor danske kuratorer er involveret, så kontakt mig endelig, så vi kan komme til bunds i disse sager.

Flere personer har allerede politi anmeldt Boris Frederiksen og Pernille Bigaard. Læs mere nedenstående.
http://www.business.dk/raadgivning/konkurser-i-bundter

#borisfrederiksen #pernillebigaard #ligrøvere #heksejagt #sandhedenskalfrem #politianmeldelse #svindel #røvereri #jantelov #tyveri #mediernesmagt #dkmedier #kurator #dkkurator #plesner #kammeradvokaten #hvemholderøjemeddem #nutidensligrøvere

My guide about Dubai

Written by Kristian Kongstad Holm – Dubai 2014.

I moved to Dubai in 2013 and I'd like to share with all of you the best experiences, where to stay, where to go clubbing, where to dine, what to see, how to do business, tips and tricks and the upsides and downsides of Dubai that I have experienced so far. My experiences have been made on holidays, business trips and now living in Dubai, so whether you are planning holidays or you are thinking about moving here, I have put together a good sample of tips that you might find useful.

First I'd like to start whit at little good-to-know for residents as well as vacationers.

-First of all, and this is mostly to residents, in Dubai there is no tax and VAT!! First and primarily reason to live here.

-Next is WEATHER, Dubai has approximately 320 days with sun a beautiful weather.

-Third is living in a country were main language is English.

-Fourth is living in a country were 80 % of the population are Expats, is gives you a feeling that everyone is in it together. It units people in a very good way.

-Fifth is the felling of living in a business city, and it really is! because you can only live in UAE – Dubai, if you have a work visa unless you are born here.

But please mind! – it can be highly addictive.
Good tips before you travel into Dubai.
In Dubai it is not normal to drink alcohol because of there religion, but Dubai is dependent on their tourists so they have made many compromises, in hotels and restaurants 'belonging' or nearby hotels, they serve alcohol etc. If you are a resident you can get a license to buy alcohol and a tip for residents as well as vacationers, you can per person bring 4 liters of alcohol into Dubai every time you arrive at the airport. Pork is only served in a few five star hotel restaurants or buyable in supermarkets - normally - but there are ways to get around that, see my 'Shopping' section. Finally and this is a downside seen from lover's perspective, you cannot show physically attraction in public areas in Dubai. No kissing, hugging or holding hands, if you are a tourist they normally overlook it, because they see you as an 'ignorant tourist' but if you are a resident, you will be punished for it if anyone sees. When you go out, remember to wear proper clothes. It is frowned upon to wear small skirts and tops. Some places are stricter than others. If you go visit a mosque, wear clothes that cover your knees up to the neck and shoulders, as well as when you go to a mall, the same is required. If you go to and from the beach it is not necessary. If you just make sure to consider your surroundings, not to offend anyone then you'll be fine.

Where to stay: House, Apartment, Hotel and ?

A one bedroom apartment located 30-40 km outside the midtown is per month around 4000 AED. A beautiful 1 one bedroom in Dubai Marina or downtown is per month 8.000-12.000 AED. If you find an apartment in the Marina you will most definitely have a view over the ocean or the Marina.

Best place to live, in my opinion. If you are on holidays for a shorter period 10-14 days, I would recommend that you stay in one of the big hotels, where the hotel is an experience in itself.

If you wish a more price friendly holiday, where you experience some of the local society, as I prefer, I would recommend you to rent an apartment or a villa. An apartment with 2 bedrooms is about 500-800 AED per day in Dubai Marina. If you decide to stay in a villa or an apartment further outside the city there is the train RTA that combines all of Dubai very good.

For living in Dubai, in the Marina there are a lot of great buildings and the price range is 100-120.000 AED per year for a one bedroom and 150-250.000 AED for 2 bedrooms. The Iris Blue, Botanica and Cayan tower are good examples. “best value for you money”

Here are some links to of were to find apartments and Villas in Dubai.

http://www.justrentals.com/uae

http://www.propertyfinder.ae

http://dubai.dubizzle.com

http://www.bestdubaimarinadeals.com

Hotels I have stayed at in Dubai that I can recommend. All of the hotels listet below have minimum 4 stars.

' Atlantis - The Palm is in my experience the best hotel for families with children.

' Kempimski - The Palm a romantic getaway, but with plenty of Russians.

' Jumeirah Beach Residence - Jumeirah, fantastic for children and has great sports facilities as well as dining.

Jumeirah Madinat - Jumeirah, a very romantic place, with nice restaurants.

The Address - Dubai marina – ( Business hotel )

Grosvenor house – Dubai Marina ( Business hotel )

The address - Dubai Mall ( Business and pleasure )

Marina view apartments - Dubai Marina ( good value for money 3 stars only )

One and Only - Dubai marina ( romantic )

Areas in Dubai

Dubai has several areas and they are not all in the same reach. I have chosen my favorite places where I have used most of my time since I've moved here.

-Dubai Marina, most expats live here, especially young people between 20 and 40 loves this area.

- JBR is close to Dubai Marina, it is a long beach promenade filled with fantastic dining facilities, shops and of course the beautiful beaches. I recommend to spend a bit money to use the facilities on one of the hotels, where you have sunbeds, food, drinks, bath/WC and shade. If you want to use the public beach go after 3 or remember shade, sunscreen and water. Always wear shoes in the sand as it is very hot.

- Dubai Downtown or Dubai International Business Center (DIFC) is the most trendy area with the best restaurants and nightlife, and of course, as the name states, the place for business. The area is located very close to Dubai Mall.

- The Palm is the most exclusive area in Dubai, exclusivety for me includes the voice of the waves, endless white beach, not much noise and the best view which this area contains. Here, most of the 5 star hotels are located and even if you are not staying at one of them you can still use their facilities. As an example, Nasimi Beach at The Atlantis, which I will explain more about in my 'Restaurats, Clubs and Beaches' section.

- JLT, is mostly an area for offices and business, you can also find apartments here where the prices are near the smallest in Dubai, and still okay close to the Dubai Marina (where it happens). This area is not yet finished, restaurant and stores is nothing special... yet... In my experience, you'll need a car if you decide to live here.

- The Hills, it is mostly Expact families with good income that lives here, it is one of the most exclusive areas in Dubai.

Need to see in Dubai: Please see my complete guide link

Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, take the elevator to the 144. floor and you can put it on your resume, it is spectacular. You can buy tickets on the App 'At the top' or in Dubai Mall on Ground Floor with same name. The price is, if you buy it at Dubai Mall 450 AED. If you want the view but isn't in need of going all the way up, my advice is to go to the 127. floor (for adults only) where you can visit the sky bar. It is free, though you have to spend 200 AED as a man, women are free, which gets you a few cocktails or coffee and cake.

Burj al Arab, better known as The Sail, the worlds only 7 star hotel is an incredible experience. The cheapest way to see this place is to book the afternoon tea between 3 and 5 pm. You'll get the best cake platter and the absolute view. 

Are you bringing your children to Dubai, you have to try one of the big water parks. One is in Jumeira Beach Residence. The best in my opinion is at Atlantis at the Palm, the trains go directly to it. And to make a two in one experience you can also visit the aquarium at Atlantis, its free to look at from the outside, but you can also buy tickets to go inside, you will get a discount if you buy the ticket to the water park at the same time. This is one of the places where you can use these very popular vouchers or coupons. If you have a coupon book, like the Entertainer you can make your money worth, because on this coupon for the water park / aquarium you can save 50% which is more than the coupon book costs.

Skydive Dubai for the brave

Please see these video about Dubai and how it is made :

https://vimeo.com/65888557

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOSci-rWf2Q

Get around - Cars, Taxis, Limousines, Trains:

The price on a car is nothing, comparing to Europe. A new VW Passat will cost you 89.000 AED

Petrol is ridiculously cheap, 85 liters will cost you around 110 AED, 100 for the petrol and 10 for the guy who put it on while you sit and relax, never again petrol smell on your hands.

Renting a car in the UAE is very price friendly, and of course it helps even more with the petrol price being so low. Renting a car is a good way to see Dubai, but I recommend, if it's your first time here, take a taxi. Taxi prices are very low, the meter starts at 3,50 AED and you can take a 30 minute ride for less than 50 AED. The more luxurious way of getting around is taking a limousine, they are white Lexus' and they are to be found where the normal taxies are, you can also order these limousines with an App called UBER. The price is about 20% more than a normal taxi. The RTA Train is a good way to get around in Dubai, you can locate them from a very far distance as they are made in gold color of course, there are only 2 directions which make it easy to handle, simple commute. Waterbus is also an opportunity. I have experienced them in the Dubai Marina, they make stopovers 4 places in the Marina, they sail every 10 minutes and the price is 2 AED.  If you decide to rent a car, take note that they do not always use names of the roads, they use landmarks, names of buildings etc. It can be difficult to get around and if you miss your exit or take a wrong turn, you'll have to guard yourself with patience. Be aware, exit numbers will mess with your head, if you pass exit 47 the next exit can easily be exit 52, and not 48 as in my opinion would be normal. Also, they drive like maniacs, even after 4 years in the Southern France, driving every day, among French drivers (!!), it still was a bit of a challenge to me in the beginning. As if the rule is, there are no rules, the biggest and fastest car have majority.

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Beaches.

I would like to underline some of the greatest places I have experienced so far in my time in Dubai. Be aware that you can, in many restaurants smoke inside. I just got uses to the non-smoking politics in many European countries, but here, its still allowed. Especially the Sisha's is a pain, so be on the looks for those, they mostly appear places with couches and relaxed area.

In Dubai Marina, I enjoy the Barasti Beach as restaurant, bar and beach. It is a bar/restaurant/sportsbar/lounge/beach. Plenty of expats come here every night after work. Prices are reasonable and everything is outside, with the amazing view of Dubai Skyline in the back. Buddha Bar in the Marina is also worth a visit. It is a great place to eat and enjoy a couple of drinks, come after nine when the bar gets busy.

One of the coolest beach restaurants is Nasimi Beach on the Palm. Nasimi transforms into a huge beach party around 3 pm. Entrance is free but to use the sunbeds you have to spend a minimum of 150 AED in the bar or for lunch. The view over the Dubai Skyline is when the sun starts to go down, fantastic, and the atmosphere is awesome.

A new place, I am starting to use quite a bit, is Zero Gravity, it is a mix of beach, business meeting point, lounge, club, sports and restaurant. Zero Gravity is placed in the Dubai Marina in connection to the Dubai Skydive. Every 15 minutes, new skydivers drop down from right above you. Nice surroundings for doing business on the terrace as well as spending the day on the beach.

Zuma is placed in the business area and is the most, of my experience, trendy place in Dubai. The bar serves art in a glass and have the absolute best quality of liqueur. The bar is worth experiencing. Then to the dining, this place serves Japanese inspired food. The have good sushi and some of the best meat I have tasted. The wine list is as I would want a wine list to be, a nice selection of wines to a fair price. Bring your friends or business partners here, either way, they nailed it, great experience. 

Al Qasr – Madinat has the best brunch in Dubai. After paying 550 AED everything you can eat and drink is free including champagne “ad libitum”.

Please also visit www.timeoutdubai.com for more reviews and tips.

Shopping:

- You will not find a 5th Avenue here, it is simply too hot to be outside most of the year. Instead there are mall's, and many of them. The two biggest malls, and the two I like the best are Dubai Mall and Mall of The Emirates.

-Mall of The Emirates: Aside from the endless shopping opportunities, this mall stands out it has indoor skiing. So put on your skiing gear and enjoy the slope and the cold for a little while. It is a great experience for both children and adults.

- Dubai Mall: The newest and biggest mall. And like Mall of The Emirates you'll of course find all the shopping you need, and also here, there is plenty of other features. You can go ice skating on the Dubai Ice Rank, you can drop the kids of at Kidzania, a kids-country while you go shopping. You can see the waterfall inside the building 3 stories high or you can spend a few hours looking at the aquarium in the middle of the mall. Outside the Dubai Mall is the Dubai Fountain, on both the hour and half-hour you can/shall enjoy the beautiful show they put on. It is a watershow that fills the whole fountain, it is stunning in itself but it also have the greatest background, Burj Khalifa (the highest building in the world) is right next to it. So if you are not into the show, which I highly doubt, then you can admire this great peace of art in the meantime. If you don't want to stand in the crowd with plenty of other people, the Dubai Mall has numerous of restaurants on the fountain side and on terraces where you can be on the first row. On the hour it is music in English and half-hour it is in Arabic or it is the other way around. When you are at the Dubai Mall you should at the same time take a walk around the fountain, they have made the surroundings very nice. Also you will find restaurants, if you cross the bridge (by foot) where they serve alcohol, as they are a part of a hotel nearby.   

You will never be done shopping, in any of these malls.

In both of the malls, there is great dining, there is the easy 'foodcourt' where all McDonalds, Burger Fuel, Subway etc. etc. is and there is the more fancy restaurants, the list is long.

The best thing about Dubai Mall is without a doubt the Platinum Cinema Suites, it is a cinema, but it is nothing like a cinema. You sit in comfortable couches; have blankets and pillows, and a little table with a button you can press to get service. A five star experience, which I never get sick of. The price is around 150 AED.

- Groceries: There are numerous supermarkets, you have the monstrosities like Carrefour where you can get everything and 100 different kinds of the everything. Then you have the more 'English' supermarkets like Spinney's and Waitrose. Here you'll have most of the common English products and the most important of all; Pork! There is a Non-Muslim section in both supermarkets where you can find all the pork you need. 

Business, Work, Visa

One of the greater things about Dubai is all the expat life, 80% of people living and working here, are expats. Makes you feel a part of the group right from the beginning. I have been living in Monaco for the past years, and that is still a old-fashioned society 'work-class' and 'upper-class'. Here, everybody works, everybody have an identity through there job, and you need a job in any case, because to get a visa you have to have a job.

To start a company in Dubai

- What kind of strategy to go with, what kind of company form should you pick ? all these questions I will answer if you send me a email, use the contact form here.

Tips and Tricks:

- On most hotels, you can for a fee, use their facilities for a day, sunbeds, pool, parasols and all the luxury they have.

- Coupons / Vouchers and Apps with 2 for 1 offers, has spread out here, and is something you can save a lot of money on, almost all the best restaurants are in, see two links here:

- Always bargain everyone can give discount.

Are you thinking about moving to Dubai, and have questions you'd like answered, don't hesitate to contact me, I would be honored to help out a fellow expat please do not hesitate to send me a email true my contact form here.

Please see my complete guide about Dubai here.

I hope you will enjoy Dubai and UAE - as much as I am.

Written by Kristian Kongstad Holm