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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 21:12
That's not bad actually, thought it would be extortionate but it's the same price as all the others. Are they well supervised though, I always seem to have doubts about that place for some reason! Well, it's 800 per child if you don't get 5 people together. I was quite concerned myself the first day so I sent my maid in with my girls the first day. She reported back to me all the details of what went on inside and it seemed ok. The fact that my girls wanted to go back every day made me feel much more relaxed...
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 20:15
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 19:17
Yes! My girls did one week of Kidzania summer camp in July. They did the Bache workshop. They loved it so much that they will not consider going to any other summer camp, even though I wish they would because I don't like driving to the DM. Anyway, I am enrolling them for another week in August because they loved it so much. If you can get 5 people to enroll and pay at the same time, you get a discounted rate of 680 per week, snack and lunch included...
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 15:28
http://www.dubai.ae/en/Lists/HowToGuide/DispForm.aspx?ID=11 Yes, an Irish license can be converted to an Emirati one, provided that you also have an Irish passport...
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 10:35
I did it in January. I can't remember what documents were required but what I can tell you is that I was pleasantly surprised by how efficient it was. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. I recommend that you go to the one in Al Twar so you can have the eye test done on the spot. Lucky you! TWO hours it took to do mine as they were sooooooo slow and people kept jumping the queue, until one attendant realised I'd been sat there patiently waiting for ages and pulled me forward. pffffff That's strange. They must do things differently in different branches because where I went, there was no line. You just have to take a number so no cutting in line would be able to happen.
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 09:31
I did it in January. I can't remember what documents were required but what I can tell you is that I was pleasantly surprised by how efficient it was. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. I recommend that you go to the one in Al Twar so you can have the eye test done on the spot.
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Latest post on 27 July 2014 - 12:05
I rented a car once in Austria and returned it in France. It is expensive but doable. I think it cost me about 300 euros for the drop-fee.
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Latest post on 26 July 2014 - 22:08
Also, why do you need a laxative? I have had 4 children and never took a laxative postpartum.
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Latest post on 26 July 2014 - 22:04
I suppose it just depends on which hospital you are at. I had all four of my children here in Dubai and I was always well taken care of, particularly for the last two children that I had at the government hospital. I had the opposite experience to BintNizam.
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Latest post on 24 July 2014 - 12:19
I suppose the Egyptian husband helps her in matters where an Arabic speaker is required...
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Latest post on 24 July 2014 - 12:11
Can you even get married in the Grand Mosque? And is she Muslim? lol
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Latest post on 24 July 2014 - 09:44
Also loving all the 'obviously' photoshopped pics of her with people of importance. Apparently Obama is coming to the UAE next month 'at her request' - hahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa yeah right! lol again - I can't believe that people actually fall for her scams....
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Latest post on 24 July 2014 - 09:41
Here is link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRSm-qpG8s4) to aYouTube Video of her "speaking to" President Obama lol
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 19:55
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 11:29
How long has this maid been with you? If she has been a good employee for, let's say 5 years, I'd let it slide. But if she has only been with you a few months, I would be concerned... she has been with me for 5 months now, she usually leaves thursday afternoon and come back friday night. and yes I am concerned about the way she dresses and behaves because she is taking care of my son when I am at work and I do not want her to end up bringing someone to the house while we are at work. I am sure she is dating someone, however it is not my business, what I care about is the safety of my son and not to get my DH into a trouble since he is her sponsor. PS: and I also know that as per UAE law , she is suppose to dress modestly. In that case, I would be concerned. It is time for you to have a talk with her...
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 11:16
How long has this maid been with you? If she has been a good employee for, let's say 5 years, I'd let it slide. But if she has only been with you a few months, I would be concerned...
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 06:59
Thinking of you today, SS, and hoping that the love of your family is giving you strength.... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 23/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 21:45
The birds are aggressive here and not pleasant like in my home country. Once I was sitting on my back step and one landed on my head! Another time, I found one flying around my bedroom. It was not easy to catch it.
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 14:19
You are being very philosophical, Londiamond...
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 14:00
I came here a long time ago for work purposes. I was facing unemployment in the USA so coming here was definitely a better option. Out of all the places I have lived, Dubai is my favorite. I would not want to live anywhere else...
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 13:37
I don't wish to burst anyone's bubble here but like it or not if you are a resident here you benefit from in some way or turn a blind eye to any under the rug goings on because you KNOW you do not have a voice to fight them yet remain here anyway because you need the job yourself. And anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. The only people who can rightfully say it is not done wrong, it is bad, are those who say so as they sit in another country and refuse to come. There is the thumb down option so you can further be in denial. But if you have a resident visa… you are on board with everything here, like it or lump it you sold your values for the job that brought you here. edited by Londiamond on 22/07/2014 I think that all of us expats, of all races and religions and all walks of life, have come here for a better standard of living and more money. Everything is relative in terms of what is a better standard of living depending on where the expat comes from... This is such a generalization though, I'd be making more money, have a better job and a better standard of living in my country than here, but I came here because I wanted to see the world and Dubai is a very good hub. Now that I've run out of places to visit, I'm ready to leave Dubai. So no, not everyone is here to make money! I'll change my post to most expats then. But I have to say, I have not ever heard anyone else say that they came to live here for the travel opportunities. Really ? Yes, really. You would have to really love traveling if you are willing to put that above all the negatives of living here...
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 13:27
I don't wish to burst anyone's bubble here but like it or not if you are a resident here you benefit from in some way or turn a blind eye to any under the rug goings on because you KNOW you do not have a voice to fight them yet remain here anyway because you need the job yourself. And anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. The only people who can rightfully say it is not done wrong, it is bad, are those who say so as they sit in another country and refuse to come. There is the thumb down option so you can further be in denial. But if you have a resident visa… you are on board with everything here, like it or lump it you sold your values for the job that brought you here. edited by Londiamond on 22/07/2014 I think that all of us expats, of all races and religions and all walks of life, have come here for a better standard of living and more money. Everything is relative in terms of what is a better standard of living depending on where the expat comes from... This is such a generalization though, I'd be making more money, have a better job and a better standard of living in my country than here, but I came here because I wanted to see the world and Dubai is a very good hub. Now that I've run out of places to visit, I'm ready to leave Dubai. So no, not everyone is here to make money! I'll change my post to most expats then. But I have to say, I have not ever heard anyone else say that they came to live here for the travel opportunities.
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:51
ideally you should live in a high rise apartment block in a well developed (but new building)... have a look at some of the apartments in Dubai Marina or JBR... they are likely to be bug free and have relatively good maintenance contracts by no means should you move into a villa... coz then creepy crawlies are guaranteed! I was planning to move into a villa. I would accept at some point that it is in nature and can see some litre spiders but "creepy crawlies"? This is what I'm mostly scared of. What do you do i. e. when you see one? Ant I leave it alone Gecko I pick them up and put them out Roach only ever saw one and it wasn't in my house I live on the ground floor and the only thing I see are birds Ant I'm fine Gecko I can manage Roach can also be seen here in where I live, but if you leave food around. And I'm so careful about cleanness. If you say that you've seen just one, I hope I'll be fine with my living habitudes. What about rats?
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:49
I have lived in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Gulf region and here is by far the place where you see the least amount of insects. There is really no need to worry here more than you'd worry anywhere else. Like you, I am generally afraid of all insects and I have some in my house but I just deal with them. I generally put a cup over them and let someone else deal with it later...
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:28
You sound hysterical. What bug are you talking about?
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 11:51
http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/i-rarely-hear-a-barking-dog-in-the-uae-and-long-may-that-situation-continue Dear AnonDubai We are perfectly aware of different opinions not only on this matter, on all sorts of issues. With all respects, I wrote IF you care. But thank you for going out of your way to show your feelings! Those are not my feelings. They are the reporter's. I was only showing what you are up against. Why ? Because the author mentions the Marina in her article, so I found it relevant to the OP's call for a gathering/protest... The National agreed to print her piece, which means that there are people in this country who agree with her [the author'>...
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 11:30
http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/i-rarely-hear-a-barking-dog-in-the-uae-and-long-may-that-situation-continue Dear AnonDubai We are perfectly aware of different opinions not only on this matter, on all sorts of issues. With all respects, I wrote IF you care. But thank you for going out of your way to show your feelings! Those are not my feelings. They are the reporter's. I was only showing what you are up against.
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 10:54
http://www.thenational.ae/opinion/comment/i-rarely-hear-a-barking-dog-in-the-uae-and-long-may-that-situation-continue
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 10:51
I don't wish to burst anyone's bubble here but like it or not if you are a resident here you benefit from in some way or turn a blind eye to any under the rug goings on because you KNOW you do not have a voice to fight them yet remain here anyway because you need the job yourself. And anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. The only people who can rightfully say it is not done wrong, it is bad, are those who say so as they sit in another country and refuse to come. There is the thumb down option so you can further be in denial. But if you have a resident visa… you are on board with everything here, like it or lump it you sold your values for the job that brought you here. edited by Londiamond on 22/07/2014 I think that most of us expats, of all races and religions and all walks of life, have come here for a better standard of living and more money. Everything is relative in terms of what is a better standard of living depending on where the expat comes from... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 22/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:45
I could write 20 bad things about my and her home country (the USA) like that too...
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:01
Dubai is definitely not for everyone.
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 09:32
Year 1 and Year 2 Why don't you go to the Mirdif City Center for furniture? Where are you from?
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 09:19
BTW, Pearl, if you have any other questions, I can help you out. I live in Warqa and my children go to RDS. I have been in Dubai for a long time now...
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 09:18
IKEA There is one in Garhoud, not far from Mirdif...
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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 22:02
Why don't you post this on the Abu Dhabi forum? You are sure to get more responses.
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Latest post on 19 July 2014 - 23:05
I know from experience that a maid's signature is not required to do a renewal. You might want to consider talking to her sponsor to hear the other side of the story. If this sponsor is not willing to transfer her, she may give you a hard time.
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Latest post on 18 July 2014 - 12:31
Hi! My children also go to RDS and I live in Warqa. I think that either Mirdif or Warqa would be good for you but Mirdif would definitely be the best.
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 14:48
But how did these ladies get visas to come here in the first place?
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 14:24
If you are really against breastfeeding, then go straight to formula. It will save you lots of money because breast pumps are expensive. Also, if you are not breastfeeding, then you will have your freedom and you can leave the baby as much as you want without having to rush home...
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 13:39
No, it's not just you. There have been several articles in the newspaper about this recently. You could use an agency and then you'd find a maid quickly but it will cost you...
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Latest post on 15 July 2014 - 18:06
I know that it's a bit late in the game, but have you considered buying a changing table? My son is 2 and I always change him on the table so I am never crouching down. IKEA has cheap ones and so does the Babyshop...
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 09:43
A 10 month-old should not be drinking cow's milk anyway. Why don't you give your baby baby formula? Your baby should be getting his/her nutritional needs met at this age through formula or breast milk. Please get him/her back on formula ASAP.
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Latest post on 11 July 2014 - 16:49
It doesn't sound like you were sponsoring her if you had to get copies of her visa and passport. I think that you might just have to accept that you lost money and see it as a lesson learned...
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 15:55
Jess or Dess
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 14:53
Since you have given no other details, I will just tell you that the GEMS network has lots of school places in all different curriculae. Chances are that they have a school place near you.
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 14:11
Is it weekend already?, every day seems the same to me now that kids are off school. Thought it was only about Tuesday. Yes, that is true. Weekends are only special for people who work. For us SAHMs, there are no weekends... :-)
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 14:09
Emirates 24/7 is not known for its stellar reporting...
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 14:08
Maybe Kashif is Maria's husband...
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 08:43
Our DD is at Gems Royal Dubai and we are really happy with it. Our DD was very upset about the thought of 9 weeks away from school when they broke up in June. We did think about DESS but the commute is not easy. As we have to rely on the bus service we wanted a short journey. I would also apply at DESS if it weren't for the distance. I also live in the Mirdif area..
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 12:13
I will enroll my son in September to start in 2015. He will be among the first batch of assessments in October because he will have sibling priority. After that, they start accepting applications from others...
 
 
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