Letter from abroad - Nick Bishop (1996-2000) in Dubai

25/7/2008

Nick Bishop (1996-2000) finds himself in perhaps the construction capital of the world – Dubai – and is thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Nick has taken the time to pen a short letter to the Foundation, which we are delighted to reproduce here:

After completing my Bachelor of Architecture degree at Victoria University of Wellington (2005) and spending two and a half years back working in the homeland, it was time to look abroad. After doing some research as to my options overseas and with my field of interest it was not hard to decide on where to go. Dubai.

Nick Bishop standing in Down Town Burj Dubai - at the Burj Residences with the Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, behind him.

Before leaving I was introduced to a company called Weber Consulting based out of Queenstown. Weber is a New Zealand firm and had plans to set an office in Dubai. Weber does work for a development company called Slant.

You can see more through –

www.slant.co.nz, www.weberconsulting.co.nz, www.jaggededge.co.nz

Weber and Slant have an impressive portfolio of work and an exciting vision, so this was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

I’ve been in Dubai now and it’s certainly been an adventure.

Dubai is a very interesting place and it’s mind-boggling to see the extent of construction here. The two main differences I've noticed between Dubai and Dunedin has been the heat and the pace of life – over 40 degree heat during the day and with eight lane highways grid locked with traffic, they are the total extremes. It has taken a bit to get used to the different culture here and you really need exercise good patience.

So far it definitely has been a move worthwhile. The Weber Dubai office is well and truly kicking and things are going well. It's an exciting place to be, there is always something interesting happening which makes for an experience every day. Feel free in get in contact if you are thinking about heading this way or are interested in hearing more. I will be more than happy to help.

Contact details: email nick@weberconsulting.co.nz, cell +971557665400