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Latest post on 03 July 2017 - 10:40
hello and good afternoon i would like to ask a question please as I'm looking for advice, no one seems to know when you ring lawyers, I'm getting a little frustrated and seem to be going around in circle does anyone have first hand experience of this scenario as a british christian is it better to divorce in my home country UK or uae? (we are both british and christian) if in uae are the assets split, do you get spousal maintenance? or is it better to do the divorce in the uk. will the courts in uk be able to enforce financial orders from the uk to the uae, basically can they force him to pay me in the uk? I've lived in the uk since 2016, he still lives in uae runs own business. married 43 years and no dependant children. we lived together in uae for 15 years. do you also know if they tell him that he is going to be served with a divorce petition before they actually serve him - hopefully he will be served in the uk when he's here soon on business. many thanks for any help. its much appreciated in advance x I have a family member that has just been through the same thing.. British Christian getting divorced. Her and her now ex-husband opted to divorce via the Dubai Courts, which was an easy enough process after they had a legal agreement drawn up by a lawyer here. The UAE is very family orientated, and gives tremendous support for women here - so you may find the divorce agreement favours you tremendously more than what it might do in the UK. However, they have children, and so the agreement states a legally binding monthly payment be paid to her in the UK (she's moving back) - she also receives a sum for her, however this doesn't continue if she is in a relationship with someone longer than 6 months. You will get a cut of that business of his however, so make sure you don't lose out in that instance. If you can both come to a civilised agreement to visit a lawyer in the UAE, you may be surprised that it's a lot easier -- my family member was divorced within 3 weeks. thank you for your responses, he won't be fair, civilised or nice about any of it. and now I'm in the uk, lawyers there in uae want a minimum of 5000 aed to even answer 1 question i emailed them. its certainly difficult to know what to do. thanks again
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Latest post on 28 June 2017 - 12:26
anyone thank you
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Latest post on 27 June 2017 - 11:10
thank you for y our response.
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Latest post on 19 June 2017 - 18:45
hello and good afternoon i would like to ask a question please as I'm looking for advice, no one seems to know when you ring lawyers, I'm getting a little frustrated and seem to be going around in circle does anyone have first hand experience of this scenario as a british christian is it better to divorce in my home country UK or uae? (we are both british and christian) if in uae are the assets split, do you get spousal maintenance? or is it better to do the divorce in the uk. will the courts in uk be able to enforce financial orders from the uk to the uae, basically can they force him to pay me in the uk? I've lived in the uk since 2016, he still lives in uae runs own business. married 43 years and no dependant children. we lived together in uae for 15 years. do you also know if they tell him that he is going to be served with a divorce petition before they actually serve him - hopefully he will be served in the uk when he's here soon on business. many thanks for any help. its much appreciated in advance x it shows one reply but why cant i see it, thank you.
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Latest post on 19 June 2017 - 18:28
hello and good afternoon i would like to ask a question please as I'm looking for advice, no one seems to know when you ring lawyers, I'm getting a little frustrated and seem to be going around in circle does anyone have first hand experience of this scenario as a british christian is it better to divorce in my home country UK or uae? (we are both british and christian) if in uae are the assets split, do you get spousal maintenance? or is it better to do the divorce in the uk. will the courts in uk be able to enforce financial orders from the uk to the uae, basically can they force him to pay me in the uk? I've lived in the uk since 2016, he still lives in uae runs own business. married 43 years and no dependant children. we lived together in uae for 15 years. do you also know if they tell him that he is going to be served with a divorce petition before they actually serve him - hopefully he will be served in the uk when he's here soon on business. many thanks for any help. its much appreciated in advance x
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 08:21
Thanks for that very sound advice. I will get a second opinion for sure, re coming off it over time. I did read that this take medication takes up to 2-3 weeks to start working , so it will be interesting to see what my Bp results are today, now I've had three days of medication for bronchitis and complete bed rest. Thank you again.its been a scary wake up call <em>edited by fairwater on 24/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 14:41
My best friend lives in JLT and since all the recent work there has been no issues with traffic at all! Thank you.
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 13:53
I don't live in JLT but I work there (Cluster Y). Since they completed the junction next to the new park in the middle of JLT I have had no issues with traffic. The only thing it is one-way so if you miss your turning it's a long way round to get back to it! Thanks Alison
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 14:31
i have googled this and the only article about divorce in Ramadan is a newspaper article from Saudi.... which is banning divoces in Ramadan in Qatif - this would suggest that it is allowed... if that makes sense. http://www.themuslimtimes.org/2011/07/religion/islam/no-divorces-during-ramadan-in-qatif Yes that's all I could find as well that's why I asked on here. Thanks.
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 14:21
Thats true under Islamic Law you cannot take divorce in Ramadan edited by Anum_Mujahid on 09/07/2014 Thank you.
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 09:01
Your husband has to cancel your visa first. Ok thanks Belinda. He comes along with me to cancel visa. Then I have to apply for my own working visa. Will that affect my residency here in the interim. Thank you.
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 08:57
Your husband has to cancel your visa first. Ok thanks Belinda.
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Latest post on 19 April 2014 - 09:45
you will have to go to dubai courts - personal affairs department , divorce section and open a file to begin divorce proceedings. it is much easier if he has given her the talaqs and she had accepted it - thats the route that i took with my ex husband. Hi there thanks for that info. Where is the court is it in garhoud? Thank you so much.
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Latest post on 20 February 2014 - 14:00
Thank you. For those who answered so far. Sorry to hear about your mum yvettesmum
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 13:12
hi there, good afternoon. do you know of any lady only professional gyms that have things like squat racks etc, that allow outside trainers to go with their clients, thanks for any help and info.
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Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 17:36
this is for private individual, not a company. medical operation was botched - caused a severe problem that can only be repaired now overseas. hospital are denying and lying. but problem can only be caused by the surgery that was performed. they are denying treatments and number of surgeries that were performed. smacks of trying to cover their mistakes. so am trying to see how to go forward with this if we get nowwhere with hospital.
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Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 16:45
many thanks you for your responses.
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Latest post on 19 November 2013 - 08:25
hi all, i need a bit of clarification as call centre has given me 4 different answers. if a medical insurance policy states on the letter of acceptance that under important points on pre exisiting conditons - they do not cover undeclaired pre existing conditons - pre existing - all eligible, directly or indirectly, related condition that existed or for which there were symptoms before the inception of the policy does this point mean that if you submitted an application for insurance on say last thursday morning and in the evening of the same day or the day after you were rushed into hospital as an emergency - can you claim or not - or is this considered pre existing. thanks for any clarification. ps forgot to say claim was submitted but not actually paid for as we had to wait for underwriters to come back to us - if that helps. so if we pay after admission to hospital after emergency treatment can we still claim. thanks for any help - much appreciated. <em>edited by fairwater on 19/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 11:53
Media One hotel is right across the road. Westin is a longer stroll or the Tamini Hotel ?? Thank u
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 11:53
Raddison Blu is right next door Thank u
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 11:26
Hello everyone. I am off to see Alicia Keyes on 15th in media city and would like a hotel in reasonable walking distance to arena. Can anyone recommend one. Muc h appreciate any help. Thanks and have a great day. <em>edited by fairwater on 11/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 15:06
yes for my plants in the garden. but no luck finding where to get one.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 09:36
the electric version, has really good clean compost within 48 hours. no smells no flies. about the size of a small under counter fridge.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 08:23
Not a banned product as Avon UAE sell it. http://www.avonuae.com/PRSuite/skin_aug6.page i am sure they dont sell the dry body oil. but thanks any way as i like the shower creams too. thanks for that info and link.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 08:01
Morning! I cant see any reason why it would be banned. If you have a whole case full they might suspect you are importing to sell maybe, but a few scattered amongst clothes would cause any concern (obv only my opinion!) I usually have half a dozen or so bottles of 'spray light' in my case when I return as its expensive and a bit hit/miss in shops. thanks coffee_mate.
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 08:37
hello, good morning. does anyone have any idea what to do with a mac air that has no disc - when you try to start up and the screen comes up with a folder and a question mark. many thanks.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 16:35
which branch of DLC?
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 16:48
we moved to rak a couple of months ago after living in dubai for nearly 10 years. dont get me wrong we love dubai but rak is just so peaceful to live in. ( of course everywhere has its ups and downs and we dont have to consider schools either which might be an issue for some possibly) we live in al hamra and its a lovely environment. we are fortunate to have a townhouse with a roof terrace and we can look out over the lagoon/sea from the front and at the back the golf course. we didnt make the move to relocate lightly-it was a decision that took us 2 years to make. ( we first bought an apt to use occasionally then came for more and more weekends and weekdays/holidays ) until we decided to live here permanantly at the beginning of the year. its a decision we are so glad to have made and the best is that we get to go dubai anytime we want to as its only one hour exactly from al hamra to garhoud/dubai airport on good and empty roads. the facilities arent what you get in dubai ( by that i mean things like clothes make up house hold things from places like zara home sort of shopping - although there are soon to be 2 choithrams, plus we have a big lulu, 2 carrefours and spinneys in a few places. soon to be 2 movie houses as well, rak also has a big fitness first too.) al hamra/rak has coffee mornings for mums and others - i think a few are organised by mums with kids for mums and kids as well others for the rest of us who want to make friends. we are all a friendly bunch i like to think. also they are a good way to find out whats going on. so all in all you can make friends if you make an effort to go along and join in things. we have tennis/yoga/keep fit/zumba/belly dance/tango - all sorts of personal training, etc etc the list goes on, theres someone somewhere here in rak who does something or knows of someone who does what you are looking for ( in the main). the beaches are lovely as are the community pools. we love it here and i can see us being very happy. i wish you well. <em>edited by fairwater on 22/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 16:31
I am so privileged to live in Oman. Arrived Dubai 1976 and what a gem of a place. Now hideous in every respect. Dubai,like many other big cities in the world has ups and downs, but I wouldn"t consider it hideous. Is too harsh, in my opinion. But, hey,who am I to judge,I love Dubai.... edited by simoralu44 on 18/05/2013 ditto this simoralu44
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 13:49
Sorry FW, not aware of the exact rules but would ask for some kind of ID if this guy is trying to throw you or your Daughters' guests out. Could understand if it was busy but seems ridiculous when it's so quiet. theres rarely anyone using the gyms or pools in the day so it did seem rediculous, hes questioning my DIL and son each time they go in there and they live there and use gym almost daily - and its in a rude manner and then he was really rude to DIL friend who also owns apts in the RB. as if they were trying to use facilities from outside - they havent gone together before. its upsetting my DIL as shes quite shy and quiet and it always seems to be worse or ruder when my son is away on business. i been through the house rules for al hamra but nothing about pools or gyms, only general stuff like speed and decoration, noise, etc. i am trying to find official line from al hamra but not heard back as yet. but next time they go i will go over with them and speak to him as i also have apt. in rb. there is a way to speak to people and rudeness to owners is not acceptable. thanks for your input.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 13:09
Not sure, but is there anyone there to stop you? We have an apartment there that we rent out. I was up yesterday and there wasn't a soul at the pool, so I would hope "the more, the merrier'. (as long as you were all on your best behaviour, of course!) little man in rb 4 gym rude and arrogant, supposed to be a personal trainer ( he doesnt look like hes properly qualified so i have been told ) apparently bossing people about. not sure if hes employed by al hamra but next time my daughter I L and son go there i will go with, theyve just moved in there and were shocked at how rude he was and not sure of the rules of the apartments gyms and pools so didnt respond, when my daughter went in with one of her friends and was interrogated. who also owns apt in rb. so hence trying to find out the rules etc.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 12:49
i might be stretching it a bit asking but does anyone know if only royal breeze residents can use the gyms there. can you take a friend from outside royal breeze but from the al hamra village or even rak itself. how many friends can you take. if allowed. can u only use the one in your own block or any of the gyms. same questions for pools. the online al hamra house rules make no mention of pools or gyms. thanks.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 10:21
hello does anyone have the phone number for dulux satwa, i cant seem to find it - must be having a daft moment not seeing the forest for the trees sort of thing, thanks all.
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 11:04
thank you sooooooo much most helpful. have a good day.
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 15:44
hi is there no one who has been cabin crew and resigned and transferred onto husbands visa who can tell us what to do to transfer the visa and where you went for your medical. and the cost for a visa, thanks <em>edited by fairwater on 09/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 15:43
cant offer much advice but what i can tell you is that if you phone the DNRD they will be able to advise you accordingly. Every time we have phoned them for advice they have been very helpful and polite. :) Thank you.
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 12:48
It not near a metro and actually more in the Oud Metha/Wafi area not really Garhoud. ah is that the building thats over near wafi/pyramids? i need to do a final payment this month, so wil have to go in as cant remember password and changed original email. <em>edited by fairwater on 09/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 12:25
Does Hubby's company have a PRO!!! If so they will be able to help. As for changing emirate, I know there is right ups about Resident issues with AD/Dubai, don't know all the details, but If you have a AD residence you have to live in AD. Im sure someone will be along soon who has more knowledge. This is assuming you are referring to AD. hi thanks for replying, no both are cabin crew dubai the wifes resigned and they are going to live in rak so she needs to transfer to his visa, they dont provide pro's. at the moment they keep getting shuttled from here to there. really want to know what they need to do and where to do it. for example i looked on line and cant find where to go for the medical for instance. need a walk through for it, wheres medical place, how many photos in total, do they need house contract from house they are in now and new one they are going to in rak, that sort of thing, and costs. thank you. thanks. edited by fairwater on 09/05/2013 <em>edited by fairwater on 09/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 19:50
First Gulf Bank is the closest, according to the RTA site it's about 8 mins walk to Dubai Garden Centre. many thanks marroosh, i just couldnt find that info. You can go to this website and enter where you want to go; http://wojhati.rta.ae/dub/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en fantastic thanks for that.!
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 18:51
First Gulf Bank is the closest, according to the RTA site it's about 8 mins walk to Dubai Garden Centre. many thanks marroosh, i just couldnt find that info.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 12:49
hello, could you please advise on which you like and why ( i have used marhaba for family back and for dubai and they like it - never used it myself.) which is best ahlan or marhaba ps and does ahlan have a lounge for use like marhaba on way out of dubai - thanks for any feedback. edited by fairwater on 21/02/2013 If you use the search thread there are lots of posts regarding your query :-) thanks loads of info
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 21:03
Hello - I have a white toddler bed from ikea with good mattress - it's only 6 months old. Just about o list on dubbizle, would happily take 500 for it and throw in duvet ?!? Please let me know- ps it would fit in a large boot to pick up,we are on silicon oasis. Thanks thanks purplerain, a friend just offered me one to borrow, but thank you any way, good luck with your sale.
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 09:52
Blimey is correct the closest is Business Bay Metro Station. It's about a 200 metre walk. thank you, 200 m is nothing to walk in this weather.
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 09:51
thanks blimey, as i live in garhoud, i will go to the airport first and ask them initially. then if i need to i can go sz road. you are right the weathers perfect for walking now.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 21:44
thanks i will check that one out, (unfortunately i have to book just before easter, so can see flights being awful, but with 3 small kids coming out, i feel direct is best for the parents). thank you.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 20:48
there have been some nice coffee mornings every second thursday at cafe nero al hamra mall - next one is i think 17th jan, 10.30am, check out al hamra village, rak - on facebook, events are usually posted on there. also check out on face book, visit ras al khaimah ( for events and whats on etc) also google groups rak. on another note, rak is a wonderful environment to live in, especially al hamra ( cant say about mina as i havent been there as yet ) - yes its quiet but you can always go to dubai for a bit of razzle dazzle, its only an hours drive, so you have the best of both worlds.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 20:38
Sorry OP but this question is off topic. Sandy do you have any idea when Choithrams will open in Mina? I asked security they have no idea. TIA. fitness first at julphar tower said its opening there.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 20:51
thanks jellymum
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 13:27
I just pulled out my old morning glory as it had taken over but notice already so many little plants growing up. I will cultivate one to grow back along the wall, otherwise I shall pull the others. If you can't find it in the souq and want any of them, please advise through this forum and I can arrange delivery or pick up. thank you if i cant find i will come back to you, many thanks.
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 09:36
thanks so much. it is infact the morning glory, but i did see the other sweet pea type in ace yesterday and it is also lovely. so if i cant get morning glory i will plant the other one instead, thank you so much for all your help. ha ha ha, still chuckling about the creeper :)
 
 
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