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Latest post on 16 August 2018 - 08:00
They don't care. DM has an anti-Dubai agenda, always has done. She's being fed exactly what to say by that shifty organisation DID - I notice no one is reporting how one of their members has been convicted for fraud, and upheld in the UK courts as well - they owe millions. Also interesting how no one has asked her about coming to Dubai and operating illegally, giving botox and fillers etc - media these days is a shambles.
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Latest post on 11 August 2018 - 00:20
Your husband will have to give you an NOC to say that you can work. Just a short letter with your name and passport number on it. Easily done.
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Latest post on 08 August 2018 - 07:40
Jafar Khan is the 'go to' surgeon here as he's touted as one of the best.
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Latest post on 30 July 2018 - 21:24
Depends what the active ingredient is. But probably not.
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Latest post on 29 July 2018 - 09:46
Yup Excellency in Downtown. They're very good. http://www.excellencycenters.com/
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Latest post on 26 July 2018 - 07:39
I fear I might receive criticism for recommending this - but from personal experience, I found doing the C9 plan effective in kick-starting my weight loss. Sure, it was a quick-hit, unsustainable w...
C9 is fine as a kick start, so long as people understand that it's a cleanse/ severe low calorie way to do it. But as you rightly say it's not sustainable and definitely shouldn't be used long term. But it is a good way to give the system a jolt. I tried it, but personally I had a terrible reaction to the Aloe Vera.
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Latest post on 26 July 2018 - 07:37
An owner can have as many agents as they want. However, YOU need to set the ground rules. Give them days and times they can bring people to view and that's it. They have to understand that you're living there and they can't just rock up whenever they want to.
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Latest post on 26 July 2018 - 07:35
Hi . I want to ask if you know any reliable doctor for this situation?My friend just want to have a pre natal check up but plans to leave before giving birth. thank you
This thread is THREE years old. Best to start a new one.
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Latest post on 26 July 2018 - 07:34
'The Wedding Shop' - has some reasonably priced ones. Also if you're in the market for a second hand dress, try Shop retold in Umm Sequim.
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Latest post on 25 July 2018 - 11:21
Thanks! Looked on line, and it seems Du's cheapest package is 379 or £79. Or about 3x the price of the rest of the World! I've used a proxy server before to get UK Netflix whilst in Singapore, but ...
Yes DU don't offer that option anymore. Unfortunately you're going to find many things cost far more here than they do elsewhere, you just have to get used to it and stop comparing. It is what it is,
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Latest post on 25 July 2018 - 06:56
Ummm you do understand what Veal actually is right? There are very few instances of pasture raised veal, because the met comes from calves upto 6 months old that have been fed nothing but milk. Veal is incredibly cruel, because the calves are kept chain up inside tiny cages, barely able to move and fed nothing but milk, then slaughtered at 6 months - that's why the meat is like it is. Sorry if this sounds harsh, but people need to be educated as to where their various types of meat comes from. PS - I'm not a vegetarian.
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Latest post on 24 July 2018 - 16:23
Here's a really good article, that sums it up in a nutshell! Worth a read. Again, reiterates that on it's own EMS will do nothing to help you lose weight, but should only be used alongside a proper diet and exercise plan - once again, what all the trainers and experts I know state. So if you want results, you going to have to do other things as well. You have to make it a lifestyle change. http://20-fit.com/quick-weight-loss-ems-real-exagerated-marketing-trick/
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Latest post on 24 July 2018 - 16:16
Well as someone who's had EMS as part of physio and recovery, I can categorically tell you this is NOT for weightloss. The ONLY way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in - it's a simple numbers game and the only way to do that is to eat properly and burn calories through proper exercise. EMS is not proper exercise. It's really as simple as that. I suspect your friends are using EMS alongside proper exercise routines - as it should be - but it certainly isn't going to produce results on it's own. I also have a real hard time believing you have zero time to do anything - yet you manage 2x20 mins a week for your EMS. Well those 2 x 20 mins per week would be better off doing a few rounds of jumping jacks, skipping, squats, push up and sit ups. If you did that a few times a week, you'd see better results and save yourself some cash. This might seem harsh, but sometimes a reality check is in order. EMS on it's own will produce no results, apart from giving better muscle tone, it's not a weightloss tool, has never been marketed as such and anyone who does so, is quite frankly irresponsible.
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Latest post on 24 July 2018 - 07:39
Etisalat do just home internet services starting at 299dhs excl VAT. Really depends where you end up living as some areas are Etisalat or DU exclusive so you might not have a choice. Visit both their websites.
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Latest post on 23 July 2018 - 08:25
I understand. But as ranstone rightly says, you'll end up needing an internet connection as it's pretty impossible to live without one. You could take take a super basic package for a couple of hundred dhs a month, then watch your Netflix and other things through that. Probably a better option.
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Latest post on 23 July 2018 - 08:21
Why would you consider EMS nonsense, based on some feedback and research, I have heard good reviews about it, also is a convenient mean for those who do not have so much time during the day or the...
My opinion is based on what I know about physiology, talking to LOTS of personal trainers and fitness professional friends. EMS should be used as a muscle recovery tools AFTER working out, it certainly is NOT a replacement for exercise. EMS is NOT FDA approved and companies in the US claiming that it is a weightloss tool are getting into trouble - that should tell you everything you need to know. Quite simply there is no 'convenient' short cut to getting fit and losing weight, it takes hard work, time and effort. Are you telling me you don't even have 30 mins a day to go for a walk, jog, do some body-weight exercises at home? That at least would be a start. Sorry to say, but you sound like you want results without making an effort. Doesn't work like that.
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Latest post on 22 July 2018 - 08:03
Thanks. Done a little bit of research and there seems to be a local one - Duflix in Al Barsha. So going to hold off and see whether that's a more cost effective option. TBH, whilst Netflix is ex...
What? I watch ALL my tv shows through Netflix and Prime, definitely not just for movies - also if you have a three letter device that cannot be named, you can access the UK and US versions and not just the UAE one. We use the Amazon Firestick, which gives access to a ton of stuff - including Netflix.
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Latest post on 21 July 2018 - 20:42
Thanks guys. I think we'll try going without then. We have data on mobile phones. Are dvd rental shops a thing over there to supply video entertainment?
Nope. No such thing here. Most people have Netflix or Amazon Prime. You used to be able to just get internet at home, but I think they stopped doing that. Even a mobile data package is going to cost you a couple of hundred Dhs a month.
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Latest post on 21 July 2018 - 17:34
Yup Etisalat and DU are you're only options. Netflix has slightly restricted content, due to the fact that OSN have the rights to many shows here, so they won't appear there. DU have some decent eals on packages at the moment, but you're still going to pay 400-500dhs a month.
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Latest post on 21 July 2018 - 17:31
I'm sorry but EMS is nonsense and all the other things you're doing are NOT working out! There is simply no substitute for proper exercise and a decent diet. The ONLY way you are going to see results is if you move away from all the rubbish gimmicks and start seriously working out - at least 30 mins EVERY DAY. Join a gym, go to some classes, eat properly and you'll see results. There are no shortcuts, easy fixes, to losing weight and getting into shape.
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Latest post on 10 July 2018 - 14:50
Most of the jewellers will buy jewellery, but they'll only give you what it's worth with regards to current weight and clarity. You'd get more selling it privately.
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Latest post on 22 June 2018 - 13:14
First of all how did he become infected? Through an animal? Worms can be really common, just go to the pharmacy and ask for an anti-worm medication - much the same as you'd give cats and dogs. No one is going to deport you for that, it happens.
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Latest post on 10 June 2018 - 09:19
Try Dr Radwa at Mediclinic in Ibn Battuta. With these there's not much the Dr's can do, it's going to be down to you and your diet/hygiene practices. Take daily pro-biotics - ones especially made for women with over 2 billion active cultures. Overhaul your diet and reduce, cut out acidic foods/drinks. Wear cotton underwear and avoid tight trousers/jeans etc. And DON'T use those feminine washes as they're a major culprit for all this stuff, avoid soaps and other harsh things. I go through cycles of Thrush and BV and it's awful. But since doing the above, it's all really helped.
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Latest post on 21 April 2018 - 06:32
Two places I highly recommend are The Cure in Media City or Ted Morgan Motor City.
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Latest post on 16 April 2018 - 07:59
Sadly I had a whatsapp message saying she'd passed away in Germany. Very sad to hear the news.
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Latest post on 12 April 2018 - 08:26
What kind of job are you looking for? Unfortunately many sectors have been laying off staff and have hiring freezes right now. Many people have been looking for months, so yes, it can be very hard right now.
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Latest post on 12 April 2018 - 08:23
Yes anyone can use the Etihad transport shuttle buses. I think It's just 80dhs. But you have to pre-book.
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Latest post on 10 April 2018 - 07:28
Agents, landlords etc cannot just come and go as they please. YOU fix the days/times you are available for people to come and view. If the apartment is sold, everything is transferred to the new owner and they become your landlord effectively. Also be aware any new buyer could also then send you a 12 months eviction notice if they then want to move into the apartment themselves.
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Latest post on 10 April 2018 - 07:07
I'm wondering if anyone has any updates? I have been getting mine done at a salon near Oud Metha but her irons snag my hair terribly and some of the them have even failed on me multiple times in ...
Irons snag the hair wherever you go, as you're using them on the hair without conditioner. I've had it done in several places and it can be quite irritating.
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Latest post on 01 April 2018 - 00:38
So nearly 1 kilometre? I'd say you're fine. The recommended safe distance rom the giant metal towers carrying lines is around 700 FEET.
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Latest post on 06 March 2018 - 08:00
As you've already been advised elsewhere, please do not use a maid who is privately sponsored by someone else - it's illegal, carries fines of 50,000 dhs for everyone and deportation for the maid. Your only legal routes are to sponsored someone yourself, or use an agency. Agencies can provide ladies who are ok with pets and you give the agency a key and they hand it out to the cleaning lady on the days they're required to come.
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Latest post on 22 February 2018 - 07:54
I think you're being 'overly concerned' for no reason. As you say with 15 children in a class, it's hopeless to try and keep everything spotless all the time as children are just simply messy.
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Latest post on 21 February 2018 - 09:23
I'd take this up with the school personally, not name them on a public forum - which is actually not allowed.
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Latest post on 07 February 2018 - 08:26
So you resurrect a FOUR year old thread to advertise something that is ILLEGAL in the UAE - well done!
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Latest post on 03 February 2018 - 08:56
Try checking with Nad Al Sheba vet, as they are bird specialists and will know of some for sale or adoption. Be VERY careful where you get one from and make sure it has all the relevant paperwork and has all the proper tests.
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Latest post on 02 February 2018 - 23:53
Yes I have. I did my lessons at Al Ahli driving school and they were very good. Be aware you're likely to be the only woman in the classes and you need to sign a waiver for the instructor to be able to 'touch' you if need be - in case you fall off. You have to do some mandatory theory classes, take your theory test then to the practical side. Practicals are broken down into three sections before your road test.
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Latest post on 28 January 2018 - 08:45
I have a few friends who are pilots and they're pretty pushed to the limit right now. The queue and training for command is looooooooong, my friend has been waiting ages - he was a Captain at his previous airline, had to go to Emirates as an FO, still waiting to do his command tests and he's way more qualified with far more hours than some of the current Captains. They seem to live good lives and are pretty happy, but they don't have children, which I guess makes a huge difference.
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Latest post on 24 January 2018 - 18:04
Hiya. Trouble is, any studio is going to charge you for the useage. As well as working from studios, I have a home set up which works pretty well. Might be worth investing in something. Nothing fancy. For studios, try Mango Jam, Sound Struck, K Kompany - these three I trust the most here.
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Latest post on 26 December 2017 - 15:10
Hey Paws, Nice of you, I do collect old phones laptops cloths etc which are still in good shape for kids in children homes in Africa, kindly get intouch [email protected] Be very careful putting that out publicly. Anything done for charity MUST be done through a registered charity here under the new laws. OP, I've seen recycle bins for old phones in Spinneys next to the Axion stores.
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Latest post on 09 December 2017 - 15:14
Agree, pprune is definitely where you need to go. Etihad, Emirates and Air Arabia all run pilot training programmes. I have a friend you used to be an army chopper pilot, is now flying commercially - so it can be done.
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Latest post on 17 November 2017 - 14:03
Also unfortunately the majority of airlines will refuse to fly snub-nosed breeds during the summer months due to extra risks. So you might have to look at sending your dog before then.
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Latest post on 13 November 2017 - 20:28
As far as I know, no you can't bring them in anymore. There are Rotties here, so if you're looking to get another one, you could adopt one - there are several up for adoption. But there are rules. They can't be kept in an apartment, they must be leashed and muzzled in public.
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Latest post on 11 November 2017 - 12:05
In DUbai it can be pretty expensive. Look at the freezones in other emirates. We did ours in UAQ. I highly recommend VItal Corporate Solutions. They gave us loads of options, then did everything for us - for a fee of course. But made everything so much easier.
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Latest post on 08 November 2017 - 17:08
Brutal honesty - there's a bazillion of these already up and running and you'll need a minimum of around 10-15,000 followers before anyone will even consider doing any collaborations. You need to do something that sets you apart from everyone else who's already established. Unfortunately many people think they can just set these things up and away they go. No so. The majority of bloggers/influencers do this full time.
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Latest post on 08 November 2017 - 17:05
PC to PC video calling works on Skype, calls have never worked, unless you use a go around. Whatsapp and other VoiP calls are blocked - always have been.
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Latest post on 22 October 2017 - 17:21
There is no law ..... but why wouldn’t you want to tell them ? Because unfortunately 'some' companies have been known to terminate employment when they've found out a staff member is pregnant.
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Latest post on 22 October 2017 - 17:18
Seems ridiculous. If it's a company phone and the company are paying the bills and the contract is in the company name, surely they just hand the phone to the next person? Sound like they're just trying to make some cash.
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Latest post on 26 September 2017 - 09:01
What is the extent of the repairs? Usually anything above 500 dhs is the landlords responsibility.
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Latest post on 25 September 2017 - 11:05
Very difficult. You can try banking the cheque again and when it bounces, file a police case. Go to the rent committee. Send an eviction notice and keep the deposit.
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Latest post on 27 August 2017 - 21:59
You never get the deposit back. Call any of the gas companies and they'll buy the canisters back from you for between 100-150 dhs each. Never heard of paying a deposit for gas canisters. You just buy the thing..
 
 
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