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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 17:15
Please keep us posted.... :D
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 17:03
Looked at this link http://www.dubaiairshow.aero/the-show/aircraft-list but it doesn't say what is flying when. Does anyone know when the "Top Gun" type aircraft would be flying? Thanks
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 20:15
They've already said that payment can only be made out in cheque in GBP (to me) and likewise I can only pay by cheque in GBP (from me). argh. Been looking at Lloyds online and it seems they do have GBP accounts (hurrah) - can anyone confirm that they can have chequebooks in GBP here in Dubai, and that payment in of cheques in GBP to their GBP account here is all fine with no charges etc? Seems like a good option!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 19:36
Yet if you were trying to obtain a passport, you would use a birth certificate as proof of your identity? Anyway this is great news, as I thought it would involve numerous trips, a lot of AED and a million documents. Happy days. thanks! :)
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 19:00
Thanks very much for that link. If I'm reading correctly, you could order a full birth certificate for anyone?? :\: :\: Surely people could use that as proof of ID to open accounts and things?...!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 18:36
Ok so I have two problems, 1) I have cheques in GBP to pay in (No account in UK and no GBP account here. Do GBP accounts here exist? I.e. with Lloyds?) - or would I pay the GBP cheques in to an AED account, seem to remember I've done this before, what charge do they take for this? 2) I need to issue a GBP cheque but have no GBP account here or in UK. Doesn't look like they would accept a transfer or a cheque from someone else. What to do?! Thanks,
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 14:46
You won't get nicer than Mussandam for wild dolphins jumping around your dhow, superb stunning scenery, beautiful weather - lots of the touring companies will do a day trip picking you up in the morning and dropping you off at night. Though, not sure what paperwork issues you have, you would need your passport as it's Oman not UAE Al Ain Wildlife park is lovely (will be busy though!) Just a drive out in to the desert to see camels/sanddunes, pack a picnic and enjoy the peace. East Coast/Dibba/Fujeirah/Hatta for mountains and scenery! <em>edited by Maaam on 01/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 12:58
- when you can't watch Toy Story 3 about Andy growing up and going to college without sobbing hysterically - when you realise you have stopped tutting at mums and babies on flights and realise you are now being tutted AT!! ;D
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 14:03
the chap at this company has a wide range of magnets of all types, and will be able to create whatever you want. (also invitations/stationery etc..) Parallel Solutions Technology P.O. Box: 43300, Dubai, U.A.E. Tel: 04 3977390 Fax: 04 3532412 Mobile: 050 5358498 e-mail: [email protected]
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Latest post on 29 October 2011 - 13:12
Rebecca I think someone pointed you in the direction of a place that organises meetups/friendly things - but I don't think you went there...might be worth another look? Sorry for the crypticness of the post...
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 21:33
Not really...it is the same procedure as birth/marriage/education certificates, how else can a country establish that a document is legitimate without following this sort of procedure. Otherwise anyone could type their own stuff up, bring it in and present it. It is perfectly sensible.....
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 19:29
JoyceB, your friend was lucky. That is not the correct procedure. The letter from the Dr, (confirming name/passport number etc) and listing the medication, should be notarised/legalised by a Notary Public and then attested by the UAE Embassy in whichever country it has been notarised in. Only then can the person pass through the airport without worrying.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:51
I am selling the turquoise one - if you are interested let me know how to contact you..
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 19:32
Pingu you have mail. thanks
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 19:12
That has to be one of the best odes ever........!!!!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 18:47
Bump...thanks
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 18:47
Yes I was too - nothing to do with the place - it was the one called From Ayelsbury to Slough. Or something like that...
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:45
just *snorted* out loud
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:22
It is the RIM server in Slough, UK. It was all sorted last night/overnight and services were resumed, it has now happened again. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15243892
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:09
Pingu please could you post your email address...thanks
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 10:27
I think EW needs to protect itself from being seen to promote things which may not be following the correct procedure. ummm...removing the 3 million illegal maid adverts from the classifieds would be a good start.........
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 13:27
Excellent!!!!
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Latest post on 08 October 2011 - 07:07
Mamzar Beach Park is beautiful - http://www.tagumcity.gov.ph/abroad/images/dubai.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/25/57549217_7e41f23dd4_o.jpg But please heed the flag colour flown by the lifeguards - the current off UAE is deceptive and can be dangerous http://www.timeoutdubai.com/aroundtown/reviews/5715-al-mamzar-beach-park <em>edited by Maaam on 08/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:54
Is it really still 4 weeks though? It was at the height of activity before summer hols but must surely be back to 10 working days by now - have you called them to check?
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:52
DH called the Dubai shipping forecast thingy....the rain/thunder that is expected is in the interior/near Hajar mountains etc.... and it's only a chance of rain. but it looks pretty cloudy in that direction....
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 09:59
Yes I still think there will only be 2 LO's. The young family of 3 soon to be 4 means all of them, I think.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 09:57
Sorry I read the OP that there was a toddler with another on the way...didn't realise there will be 4 children. Even so, a 3 bed apt will be much cheaper than a villa for both rent/maintenance/dewa etc... :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 09:39
OP, you are basing some of your calculations on your rent of 8k per month - that's quite a lot for a small family trying to live on a budget. Really cut that back - there are LOTS of affordable apartments - ok you don't have your garden but if you pick somewhere that has great outdoor space/pools etc, you won't feel like you are missing out. You'll be able to get a large 2 bed apartment easily in lots of locations for 70k (check somewhere like Executive Towers, lovely podium level with grass/walkways for kids/bikes etc, plus two huge pools), there you go you've already saved nearly 30k per year. Also your dewa bills in a villa would be much higher...stick to an apartment for the first year til you get a feel for how much you are able to save. It would also be an idea to pick an apartment close to a metro station, maybe you wouldn't need a 2nd car for the first year til you get sorted. Also agree with previous poster on eating out etc, a group of us regularly go places like Karama to eat, we have a slap up breakfast - the things on the menu are 6 AED each, we can eat as much as we like and the bill is still 20-30 AED each. There are LOTS of affordable and free things to do in Dubai (parks, beaches etc) but many people don't know they exist or don't want to venture into the territories where they are! Not comparing costs of Dubai to costs of UK as not sure - but just pointing out that if you havevcheaper rent, live life according to the cut of your cloth, yes you can live quite cheaply here. . <em>edited by Maaam on 07/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 08:45
you don't need a visa. You can get an Egate card whils on a visit visa BUT your passport has to be from one of the 33 countries granted automatic visa on arrival to UAE (i.e. no paper visa required).
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:53
What are we getting in return in this very wounded and limping economy!?!?? [i'>Worldwide Annual GDP Figures to Q2 2011[/i'> Australia : 1.1% UK : 0.7% [b'>UAE : 1.4%[/b'> ETA Source http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/gdp-growth-annual <em>edited by Maaam on 06/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:59
Visitors driving privately owned vehicles in the UAE http://www.dubaifaqs.com/driving-licence-international-dubai.php Usually, visitors are not permitted to drive non-rental cars in the UAE unless they have obtained a temporary UAE driving licence. However, there were reports in 2009 that first-degree relatives (children, parents, siblings, spouse) of UAE residents could drive a private car owned by the relative as long as the visitor was a national of one of the UAE driving licence exchange countries, and had a licence from that country with them. This might only apply in Dubai. Confirmation from an official source not found so double check with either a police department, the RTA, insurance company, or all three. But however-however, the ATC UAE website says "[b'>Please note that tourists are allowed to drive only rented vehicles [/b'>(Rent-a-Car)" (last checked July 2010).
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:48
No. A visitor can drive a *hire car* but not a private car/resident's car.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:01
If you can understand Rab McGlinchay you'll be just fine...:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk0sS4IFGXA&feature=related
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:40
Hello neighbour....:D
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:35
I am scared to breathe....sneeze... Even a future me is no more....that's like totally freaky............ :D
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:33
oh you mean the new bridge that will eventually get us to Safa Park in two shakes of a lamb's tail??! (Is there any sign of it opening??!) So you are quite near spinneys then?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:27
do we need to go out for a walk :D Polly, where are you from us?? (dangle a sheet or summat)
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:12
For those with the sniffles, check out a little known allergy to the dust from palm trees. Those with tiredness, make sure you have enough salt in your diet - your body needs more here and you sweat it all out - lack of sodium makes you feel zapped/tired. Make sure you get enough Vitamin D, spend ten mins a day in the sunshine.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 15:10
could it be for the Mission Impossible movie??! It's due out in December! Tom Cruise is coming back for the first screening of it! (Burj K scenes etc!) Could it be that or would it be too late for that now??? EXCITING!!
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 14:30
Glasgow is such a funny place to live....there is so much banter...(google the Glesgae banter....some good clips on Chewin the Fat) :D you get on the bus and it's one chuckle after another.... but not sure if you would have to 'get' the humour to enjoy it. Glasgow has a good atmosphere (apart from on Old Firm days ;) ) - do you know which part you will be living in?
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 17:55
you can also add to your documents - letter from DH company confirming you live in address/are married to DH with pp numbers and confirming your maiden name - letter from DH company confirming you are on AD visa but are applying in Dxb - remember all your pp copies/DH pp copies - letter from DH NOC for you to drive - marriage cert of you and DH confirming your maiden name :D
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 16:58
Jenna it won't matter what name/address is on your license. You have your marriage certificate confirming your maiden name right? so you can prove that is you. Just apply for the renewal without changing name etc. Private hire limos are not illegal provided you are getting receipts etc from them - perfectly legit. OR find a taxi driver you are happy with/get his mobile number and arrange for him to pick you up/drop you. <em>edited by Maaam on 11/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 15:43
Thanks Anon..are all 3 expected to be private sector holidays as well? i.e. it will either be private hols on 29/30/31 or 30/31/1 or are only 2 going to be private sector hols? thx
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 15:29
PI, I know that, and I know when Eid is expected to be, but I'm just wondering what days off offices will have (if it will be the same?)....or what days off they are expecting to have, as opposed to which days Eid will be. Never mind............thanks...
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 15:19
ha! err..yes, thanks for that Denshort. :\: I know when Eid is *expected* to be but we know that the actual private sector holidays are not usually announced until a few days before. However those in the know may already have an idea of which days will be declared as private sector holidays, as opposed to which days are public/Eid holidays. Thanks.... :\: :D <em>edited by Maaam on 11/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 15:02
So even if Eid is declared 29th or 30th, we would have 2 days (30 & 31?) or would it be 3 days (30/31/1)? Isn't it only 2 days holiday at this Eid and 3-4 at Eid Al Adha? Thanks P.I. PS. Hi... ;) :D
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 18:04
It is completely a huge no-no, on every single level. If the OP wants to help out the couple, she could try and get the lady a legitimate job, help them source some affordable accomodation or try and get the gentleman a better paid job through their contacts. That would be much more helpful.... PS. Dentro. Subletting is also illegal. ;) <em>edited by Maaam on 10/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 15:37
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/uae-inspectors-catch-1-000-runaway-maids-in-q1-181165.html
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 15:36
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/do-not-hire-illegal-maids-police-warn-residents-1.639148
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 15:33
People get stopped all the time and asked to produce papers/work permits etc. My DH was stopped about a year ago and asked for his labour card. Maids get stopped a LOT in malls outside parks etc. And questioned. Of course, apartments are monitored and so are villas. Is it really worth it? And the thing is you will pay the maid per hour pretty much what an agency charges (25-30 per hour). Would you (generic) really leave your children with someone in the country illegally?...
 
 
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