I'd recommend you both find a cab driver at your hotel. (See the Conseirge) Have him get you a driver who will drive you all over the place. Take your video Camera or Digital camera and make sure you tell him when and where to stop. As well as what you'd like to see. Especially the villas in Jumeria. This will take at least half to three quarters of your day AND cost around 60 to 100 dirhams.
The tour will include Wafi Mall, no sweat. Take a walk through it if you like. Shop when you get the job. You'll have the time.
I recommend you and the missus take a walk through Spinneys or Choithrams and write down the price of some 'groceries' you're likely to buy. Total it up and convert it to CDN dollars. This will give you an idea of the cost of living.
Be sure to ask the driver what a modest car costs to maximize the interest free EK car loan. Convert that to CDN as well for a taste of the cost, again.
Great place to live the Emirates. Good luck and enjoy.
Too much shopping on the interview trip will land you in hot water with CCRA upon your return to ADANAC.
