First few days in Dubai

I got here late Friday, night my flight was a little bit delayed so I got there about an hour later than i should. Youcome straight off the plane and head to customs. The Marhaba who are the meeters and greeters in YELLOW jackets are there somewhere to greet you . The lady who greeted me was busy with a couple of other new people who had just landed in from Lebenon so not everything was clear and i had to follow her without really knowing where i was going but They will take you past all the ques and straight to the customs where they take your passport and your print out visa and check it all. Then you go straight to baggage and get your bags and as you are the first one there as everyone else is still queing for customs its pretty quick and easy , trolleys are everywhere . The Marhaba person will be with you the whole time here andwill next take you to the front desk through the crowds . From there you will hang around for a bit for others to arrive . You give the emirates lady 2 passport pictures and she gives you an envelope with your address on . There are 38 different apartment buildings all over the city and its really debateable which ones are better some are so luxury but a little bit out of the way some are bigger but older and in the middle of dubai theres perks to both and downsides. Life in general is a bit more expensive living right in the middle even for a take away chinese or something . After you get your envelope you all get into a coach and are taken to your new home . I woke my new housemates up but they ended up being really nice and have been flying for ages so have lots of good advice for me . I am enjoying myself here in dubai the first impressions are GREAT . IT is hard because it will dawn on you what you've done and left behind but its so so so worth it !!!!