Dubai Expat Interview – Elaine Jasmine Ocampo
This week’s Into-yous features Filipino expat Elaine Jasmine Ocampo
Tell us a little about yourself:
Hi, I am an Event Manager of FHP Parties & Events Services. Ive been in the Company for 2 years almost.
When did you move to Dubai and what brought you here?
I came to Dubai April 2005 after my Aunt convinced me to work here in Dubai.
Have you been an expat elsewhere and if so, where?
no
The best advice you were given to prepare you for life in Dubai:
be tough
What surprised you most about Dubai?
Way of living
What area do you live in?
Bur Dubai
If money were no object, where would you most like to live in Dubai?
Dubai Marina
Your favourite Arabic word or phrase you have learned so far:
Alhamdulalla
Your least favourite word or phrase you have adopted since moving to Dubai:
Shokran
What has been your best experience in Dubai to date?
None
Where do you hope to spend your next holiday?
Alaska
Who is the person you most miss when you are in Dubai?
my daughter
What is your favourite restaurant in Dubai?
Fuddruckers
What grocery item do you most miss from your home country?
so many
When friends and family visit you in Dubai where will you absolutely take them?
Atlantis