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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 14:15
I know this sounds stereotypical and I could be wrong, but this woman looks like a breastfeeder...
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 13:57
Obviously someone saw her do it! Personally, I don't think it is gross but I don't think it is acceptable either. If she is a breastfeeding mother, then there couldn't have been an odor. Some people need to think logically... So, logically, you think it's ok to feed your children in a public toilet? It's not ideal to feed a baby in a public toilet but sometimes logistically, it is necessary... I have fed babies in public toilets many times, but not in this country... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 12/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 13:55
It's not nearly as bad but there is still an odour with a breastfed baby. As the mother, you are immune to it, other people aren't. It's not just the smell anyway, it's unsanitary to have an open dirty nappy around food. I do agree with you, but I don't think the issue here was the smell, and certainly other people couldn't have smelled it unless they were at the table with her. The owner mentioned a smell. I am calling that illogical.
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 13:44
A breastfed baby's diaper does not smell at that age. So if the baby is only breastfed, then there cannot be a smell. I don't know if formula-fed babies have stinky diapers. Does anyone on here know?
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 13:33
Obviously someone saw her do it! Personally, I don't think it is gross but I don't think it is acceptable either. If she is a breastfeeding mother, then there couldn't have been an odor. Some people need to think logically...
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 13:50
Hi. I don't know much about free zones but I know that there are several in the UAE. The free zones are for expats to run businesses and they don't need a local sponsor and I believe that the licensing fees are much less. Someone on the board should know more than me....
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 10:59
hmm i see now, thanks a lot dears however, i need to ask about that Entelaq license, is it only given for Emirati? as i am an expat can i apply as well? The Intilaq license is only for Emiratis. Expats are not allowed to operate businesses from home, but they can operate from free zones..
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 10:42
Unless you are Emirati, you are not allowed to run a business from home...
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 10:26
Why don't you consider putting your child in a nursery? I think that is a much safer option than hiring someone you hardly know to be at home all day with your baby.
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 10:01
I don't think that you can ban her if she is already gone.
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 09:15
Firstly, where is she now? You can put a UAE ban on her, but that is only for one year. A GCC ban would be possible but that is only if she is a convicted criminal. If you have not been sponsoring her, then a UAE ban cannot be implemented...
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 21:39
Truly nothing
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 21:34
Wow.. went to Dubai Mall today and it really is amazing, isn't it? :) Level Shoe District had some really nice brands but then I found Kurt Geiger was right opposite. Bought 2 shoes - a red Bond (courts) and Gold Britton. They are lovely but I ended spending much more than I wanted. Thinking of buying out their whole shop next time I am there :P Only problem, they didn't have any bags over there. Different from what I have seen in London but good none the less. Staff was good too. BTW Carambar, are you talking about Galaries Lafayette? Rude staff and very old collection. Am I the only one who thinks that? Would have posted some photos but I don't know how :( It is not possible to post pictures inside threads on this forum. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 10/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 17:34
It is really luck of the draw to find the Elsa doll. I found it completely unexpectedly a few weeks ago. It seems to be unavailable everywhere and not just in the UAE.
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 15:34
Is that covered by health insurance?
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 12:23
Hello! My DH suffers from chronic stiff neck. He would like to see a doctor but he doesn't know what kind of doctor to see. Does anyone know what kind of doctor you see for a stiff neck? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 08/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 August 2014 - 17:42
Fat Burger on Jumeira Beach Road?
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Latest post on 05 August 2014 - 13:26
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/visa/dh5-000-housemaid-sponsorship-fee-remains-unchanged-1.1367006
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 21:24
I know they aren't at all but there a cheap play areas around that don't break the bank, trust me I know I'm on a very low strict budget. But sitting at home and being lonely and hating it here will cause bigger problems. 150 dirhams a week to get 2 - 3 hours out for sanity is worth it and once you'veafe a good friend they won't care about the state of your home as they've become friends with you not your money, home or car. 150 for one session ??? Yes, if you have to pay for 3 kids. Then add a snack or milkshake/coffee. And that is at one of the cheaper play areas!
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 15:02
Asti I don't agree with you that children don't play outdoors here - I think in most communities where there is outdoor space (like where the OP wants to live), apart from Summer where it's like the Pied Piper has been here, there are loads of children out. Sometimes it is hard to get them in! :D Yes, I agree with you. My kids play in the backyard all year long, albeit less in the summer months. As long as there is shade, they can be outside. Just put them in their bathing suits and get them wet so they don't feel hot... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 04/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:20
I just renewed my maid's visa yesterday and I paid the usual amount which is much more than stated in the cited article... The article states all new fees are in effect from 1 August so you should of paid the lesser fee as mentioned... Very confusing.... I have my receipt and I definitely did not pay 150...
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:17
After having had both young (20s) and older (35+) maids, I would say that older is better because they act more mature. However, you are more likely to be paying for dental and medical issues for an older maid. Maids know that their health care is covered here by their sponsor and some may have frequent health issues that you will have to pay for... But despite that, if and when I hire another maid, I will be looking for someone 35+... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 04/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:11
Can anyone make any sense of this then?
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:10
The rules of the forum should be paid attention to before posting... http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_faqs_forum_rules_8392.aspx HTH Yes, and threads should not contain links to newspapers published outside of the UAE...
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:08
Kamat is good...
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:07
I just renewed my maid's visa yesterday and I paid the usual amount which is much more than stated in the cited article...
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 17:59
For Tanzanian the fee is 7000, and the waiting time is a lot less at about three to four weeks. When looking at the CVs, did you notice if any had GCC experience?
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 17:16
Hah no Nordique its just the way I wrote it! My mistake :-) Was actually just reading it back and realised how weird it sounded lol! Hmmmmm.....
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 14:36
Is it now ok to bring our LOs to the EW coffee mornings?
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 13:54
Why don't you join the Mirdif Mums Facebook group? You are not far from Mirdif and there will surely be some meet-ups come September...
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 13:52
I wonder why Iraq is considered a risk. I didn't think that ISIS had that kind of weaponry. If they do, who gave it to them?
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 13:50
A more reasonable suggestion might be for her DH to use public transport to get to work and leave the car for his wife who has three young children at home....
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 21:29
Soft play areas are not easy for people on a budget...
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 21:24
I am sorry to read this. It is hard living in Dubai when money is tight and you have young children. I don't really have any advice for you. What will you do when your 4 year-old starts school? Why did you leave 2 good jobs to come here? Was there a particular reason?
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 21:20
I have been thinking recently about the worthiness of having a maid. When you total the visa fees, salary, plane ticket, medical fees, toiletries, clothes, food, utilities, wiring money, phone credit, etc., it is actually really expensive to have a maid! You also have to deal with all of the drama of having an extra person in your home. Nowadays, so many companies provide services that maids do, such as indoor and outdoor cleaning, ironing, grocery delivery, etc., and you can avail of those services without going through all the sponsorship hoopla. So I think that maids should be on their toes nowadays. Unless they are offering something of extreme value to a family, like cooking or child care, it seems a lot of hassle for nothing. There really is no place for a lazy maid. And as I wrote down below, if you find that your maid is not making your life easier, then why have her at all? Sorry for the rant but I am starting to think that us EWers should make a list of how much a maid costs annually and then decide if it is really worth having one....
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 13:14
Hi, I'm not sure what sort of contract she is on but my understanding is that if you are an expat sponsoring then the contracts are yearly. It is only locals that get 2 year visas for housemaids. at. If an expat uses an agency to find a maid, then they, just like a local will get a two year contract with the maid. The visa has to be renewed after a year but the maid agrees to work for two years and that condition was accepted before leaving her country...
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 10:12
Yes, she is right. She would not be able to come back here but she can still work in other GCC countries like Kuwait, Qatar, and the KSA. I'm sure that she'd be thrilled to know that. She could also go to Singapore... If she doesn't have much time on her visa left, you might think of sending her home now. And remember this: If your maid is not making your life easier, then what is the point of having her? I also have to tell this to myself as I have a similar issue...
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Latest post on 01 August 2014 - 19:14
1. IMHO, no. In any case, I don't think that it would be easy for her to find another housemaid position in this country without references from you. If she is as lazy as you say, then who would want to hire her, especially with her high salary expectations.... 2. You only need to pay for her ticket home. If she had been good, you could have offered her a leaving bonus, but it doesn't sound like she deserves that...
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Latest post on 01 August 2014 - 19:07
Maybe you have considered these aspects, so forgive me if you have.... 1. You cannot currently bring over a Phillipino maid. 2. Most Phillipinos who are already here working would not agree to work for an Indian family. 3. Have you considered hiring a Sri Lankan? Then your food issue would be solved. Most likely, you would have to train a Phillipino to cook Indian food and as we all know, cooking Indian food is not easy. 4. Lastly, if you do hire a Phillipino, don't make food an issue. Many people, myself included, have maids from very different cultures. Maids are used to preparing their own food. My maids are very picky so they cannot eat most of what we eat, including anything with milk and cheese! They come grocery shopping with me and choose what they need or add what they need to my never ending shopping list... I am aware of 1. thanks so we're not considering that. 2. Its not fair or always justly deserved but I can imagine why. 3. is also a strong contender except for the level of english. 4. So your maid's meals are included in their salary? Would you say that's more economical than an allowance? I have never really thought about number 4 before. I buy food. They eat it. If I have a cake in my house, for example, I usually give half to them. If I order take out, I order a meal for them too. My husband is local and used to having maids and this is the way he told me it should be done...
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Latest post on 01 August 2014 - 17:19
Maybe you have considered these aspects, so forgive me if you have.... 1. You cannot currently bring over a Phillipino maid. 2. Most Phillipinos who are already here working would not agree to work for an Indian family. 3. Have you considered hiring a Sri Lankan? Then your food issue would be solved. Most likely, you would have to train a Phillipino to cook Indian food and as we all know, cooking Indian food is not easy. 4. Lastly, if you do hire a Phillipino, don't make food an issue. Many people, myself included, have maids from very different cultures. Maids are used to preparing their own food. My maids are very picky so they cannot eat most of what we eat, including anything with milk and cheese! They come grocery shopping with me and choose what they need or add what they need to my never ending shopping list...
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 11:41
Although I did see a lot of boy campers, looking at the list of workshops, I do agree that the camp is geared towards girls.
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 11:36
I have just received word from Kidzania that their summer camp will be running from 10-4 next week. Is anybody else interested in sending their children? If we can get 5 people together, we get a discount.
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Latest post on 30 July 2014 - 14:38
facing a definite 'con' now when trying to plan a family holiday to Europe... ouchhhh absolutely painful trying to accommodate so many people in a room... so now we've given up on hotels and going for the apartment route! :) It is better that way to be honest. Renting a house is often cheaper than staying in a hotel. I know from experience....
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Latest post on 30 July 2014 - 14:37
I have 4 children. There are pros and cons to the situation, of course, but you could say that too if you only had one or two children. My husband is Emirati so it was easier for me to decide to have a fourth child because it is the cultural norm here. If you can afford it, then go for it. I don't think my third or fourth children cost us much extra but yes, there are the school fees to think about....
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Latest post on 30 July 2014 - 09:22
I don't know if they are good or bad but I just called them and the guy is basically saying that they have no time to come to my house. I have never had a pest control company say that to me before...
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Latest post on 30 July 2014 - 06:50
I caught it on video looool, I live on the 22nd floor, I felt dizzy at 1st, I thought it was from lack of sleep & the sheesha I was smoking, I looked at the sheesha & it was shaking, I looked up & the chandelier was moving, I looked out the balcony, the swing was also moving, but I always feel them, last year, I was giving my son a bath, the water started to move & it went out of the tub, that was really scarey! edited by wickedangel_78 on 30/07/2014 You were smoking sheesha at 5:30 in the morning?
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Latest post on 29 July 2014 - 15:27
I won't address every question in your post because I don't understand it all. Anyway, I have never seen or met such a variety of people as here and I have lived in and been to many big cities across three different continents. That is only my experience...
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Latest post on 29 July 2014 - 07:57
I guess it depends on how you see things. A lot of people keep their national dress here whereas it would not be tolerated elsewhere. Also, lots of men walk around wearing makeup here. In my home country, that would be sure to raise eyebrows. I have met Jews living in this country with no issues...
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Latest post on 29 July 2014 - 07:46
Thank you for response. Just wondering if I should go in mid October/November or December for christmas season. Any suggestions appreciated You should go in December because of the Christmas markets. They start on December 1st. Otherwise, have you considered going at the end of September? The Oktoberfest will be going on....
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 21:33
I'm in Uk at Present and can think instantly of 20 reasons why I love Dubai. Has any one created a more positive list of 20 reasons why the UAE is great? I will write 6 and I hope that other posters will add to my list. 1. Safe city with little violence 2. Good variety of indoor and outdoor activities depending on the season 3. Nice, well-maintained roads 4. Tolerance for all religions and ways of life 5. Wide variety of foods available 6. Availability of ladies' gyms <em>edited by AnonDubai on 28/07/2014</em>
 
 
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