I
have just returned from working out in the United Arab Emirates
(Abu Dhabi and Dubai) after 3 years. I was working out there
as a DJ in various 5 star hotels.
In the UAE, most nightclubs are affiliated to hotels, so
you live in the hotel free of charge, and recieve various
perks such as half-price phone calls, room service and free
laundry.
I joined an agency in London (Julianas Leisure Services),
who arranged everything. All you need to do is send them
a demo tape and then go along for an interview. As vacancies
are limited, I would highly recommend phoning on a regular
basis to ensure that they remember your name!
Although I left the agency and worked freelance for a while
(Local clubs are screaming out for UK DJ's), I really enjoyed
my time out there. There were however, pro's and con's to
the job;
Pros
* Working 6-7 nights a week (10pm - 3pm), leaving your day
free to get a suntan
* The constant 35 degree C temperature. Most hotels also
have a beach or pool
* The fame! (Although this can be a con too!)
* The hotel / agency pays for your flight, visas and covers
your food and laundry too.
Cons
* Although there's an abundance of bars in the UAE, it
is illegal to be drunk in public.
* Following the September 11th atrocities, feelings towards
British and American people CAN be hostile on rare occasions.
* Even though you're working a few hours a night, it can
be tiring after a few months in the same club (Average
contract is 3 months long initially)
* The music scene is very out of date! ; don't even try
to educate the crowd about new music
Overall, a great working holiday!
Further
Information
Juliana's Leisure Services
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