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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 18:21
I love Dubai, it’s my 10th year here but I’m afraid that I have to leave soon. I lost my job in 2012, decided to do a complete career change and started my own business. I haven’t been able to make the business profitable so been job hunting since January; lots of applications, few good interviews but in the end nothing. My CV is good but in some cases I’m too experienced – or some important experience is missing. I feel super sad if I have to leave from the place I’m so passionate about – I love the international environment, sun etc. I’m curious that there’s so many new people coming to Dubai all the time; from where they are finding all the jobs? The situation would be totally different if I would have husband’s support but I’m single so I’m responsible for my rent, medical insurance etc. Mid June is my deadline – if nothing comes up, then there will be lots of tears :(
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 22:38
i know off one that happens on Monday night at safa park - its ladies only but its in the park so its open. Thanks - sounds great. Open park is fine; just I'm not very fit so feeling more comfortable with ladies only!
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Latest post on 26 July 2013 - 19:24
N&A has excellent orthos in Jumeirah & Dubai Marina! The metal traintracks are the best - lingual braces will change your speech...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 10:23
What is the recent experience – is ID asked in Barsha for registration? I should re-register my car and cannot find my ID card…
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:53
The country where Prince Harry was...
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 16:45
Most shops have Lurpak garlic butter sticks.
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 15:02
Sorry to hear about that! Do you see him often or was that just one time incident?
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 18:25
It would be interesting to hear how what the shower situation here in the UAE in 60s and 70s.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:47
Stinks... 1k & 5k are little money if he is getting a director/executive level job but any 'professional' shouldn't be using hotmail email address for work! And if companies are recruiting via consultants, they will pay. One friend of mine just paid USD800 for some service in the US and said they are very professional; he only started job hunt a few weeks ago. Monster.com was asking me to pay USD200 for CV services. How is your husband's LinkedIn profile?
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 11:08
Seen those at least at Fida in Satwa
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 10:00
I love Iceland - I was there in May. Reykjavik is really a hip city, great restaurants and cute shops. The water is the best I've ever tasted - and air was soooo fresh I wanted to take some with me ;). Easy to travel via UK or Denmark for example; 3hrs from London to Reykjavik (and many Northern Europeans travel to the US via Reykjavik).
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 09:48
If you are traveling abroad, would the sms payment still work? I havent be able to send texts to some Dubai service numbers while traveling (for example to confirm doctor's appointment).
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 09:39
I think you can only book a flight for the next 12 months. Pick one date within one year and then change that later :) But also check the fare rules, ticket might be only valid for 12 months anyways.
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 15:42
The beverage store at Ibn Battuta.
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 09:24
The rule has been always there! Palm is not dog friendly and basically there's no place to walk them; dont know about the fronds but at least close to apartments. And I dont understand why dogs should come to this fantastic new jogging track - I love it for running/walking!
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 19:57
Thanks a lot for replies :) Didnt remember Yas Hotel at all and might also consider Monte Carlo Beach Club...
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 19:38
Again??? Why?!?
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 18:00
I think there should be lots of parking available in Media City on Fridays, for example the multi-floor building behind Radisson and field next to Lime Tree Cafe.
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 10:25
the same year. we had GW Bush day off and then another day off when everything was so flooded that we were all housebound :-P bring it on!!! ;) I'm off for a walk, should I take umbrella?!?
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 10:19
Loving it!!! Reminds me of the famous floods of Feb 08' :D Was that when George W was visiting and we had a day off?
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 13:43
Hobo, what did you do there? I'd love to do something like that, I really love water & diving but never been in the Maldives... How's the volunteer accomodation & food? What about the excursions? TIA
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 08:13
Same on the Palm - very hazy and smell is not that good :(.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 19:01
it took 90mins last night; the plane landed in schedule but then they were driving around for 30mins by bus... no iris scan needed.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 18:51
And also quite a big accident next to Spinneys on Al Wasl Rd at 5:30pm... two ambulances left with the sirens on... not good!
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 19:14
Be sure to tell her to do her Iris scan as she enters passport hall because I have stood in the main passport queue for 45 mins before only to be told to go and join the loooong iris scan queue and then back to the long passport queues. Thanks ladies for the replies - is iris scan required for everyone? My friend is from the EU country so getting visa on arrival.
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Latest post on 06 August 2012 - 14:53
One of these every few months :) my pet hate is space punctuation (it was so hot ! I could feel the sun on my face .). Why the space before the punctuation? My colleague from India always does that - maybe they learned it like that?
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Latest post on 06 August 2012 - 14:51
I just registered my number (as annoying as it was - because they already had my passport copy, etc) at DU last week. There was no que, I showed them my Emirates ID and was out of there less than 5 mins later. So no need to wait for the sms from DU? I'd love to do the registration now since my residence visa will be cancelled soon... otherwise I'd only have a landline like looooong time ago!
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 18:33
Maybe your company could allow you to stay on their visa for awhile (you might have to pay for it). Unfortunately not possible since they have to return lots of visas... Would have been excellent option for visa & insurance!
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 15:35
Thanks Chocs01! Yes, complicated topic... Car insurance is valid until summer 2013 or will that also lose its validity when my residence visa is getting cancelled? Some years ago tourists were able to get a short term UAE driving license and drive privately owned cars here but I think the law was changed. I didn't have any accidents in the UAE by far but of course don't want to risk that!
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 15:06
PibHb, it seems that I’m in a similar position as your husband. I worked for a company for 3 years in Europe and 7 years here in Dubai and was laid off a few weeks ago. I know that some off the colleagues who have been laid off have received the end of the service benefits for all their years with the company, not just for years in Dubai. In my case it’s not yet clear; HR is insisting that it just should be according to the UAE labor law.
 
 
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