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Latest post on 13 July 2013 - 16:51
Yes, it is correct. It isn't moving much this month. I thought that it usually changes by a minute most days, but I guess not. The earliest Iftar will be is 7:02 pm.
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Latest post on 13 July 2013 - 16:48
Ok let me check
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Latest post on 13 July 2013 - 16:39
Supermum, have you considered waiting until Ramadan is over to come here?
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 16:46
I have to agree with all the posters who think this is a big deal. A Muslim man, and I assume the gardener is one, knows that you should never enter a home like that in case the women are not covered. Muslim men know to knock and are supposed to understand that it could take several minutes for the door to be opened because a woman is putting on her hijab. Maybe he sees you differently because you are not Muslim but he still should not have done that. FYI, this happened to me once when a worker just walked into our home and I was not covered. My husband yelled at him outside. So to answer your question, yes, he is very cheeky...
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 16:41
Being a Saudi princess, she surely has the funds to hire help in the USA. She should have left her maids at home where all that is not a crime and hired help in the USA. There are enough illegal immigrants in California that she could get several people working around the clock for her for a fairly reasonable price, offering them no benefits, and she knows that. She chose to do bring her maids to the USA because she does not care about the laws there and knows that ultimately, nothing will happen to her.
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 16:41
The maid we had years ago also had a thing for kitchen utensils. She stole countless spoons,knifes and mixing bowls. She arrived at our place with two suitcases and on the day she left she suddenly needed to pack boxes full. She stole them one piece at a time and even 'helped' me look for my kenwood mixing bowls that were used only once! DH found our stuff in her boxes when she left it open and DH took tape to her to use and saw it. She also stole all my socks. Weird. Havent had a maid for 9 years now because of her. DH just refuses to employ another one. How odd!
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 10:08
I went to the Chuck E. Cheese at the Outlet Mall last week. On Sundays and Mondays, they have a half-price discount on all rides and games, so most things end up costing about 2 or 3 dirhams. I found it very good value for money and they have a good-sized ice skating rink there too. They are not serving food during Ramadan but they have lots of tables so you could bring food for the kids to eat there.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 10:04
So what time do we have to stop eating, Marroosh? I would like to eat as late as possible and this morning I was finished by 3:45 and that is way too early.
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Latest post on 11 July 2013 - 09:55
I think it really depends which currency you are paid in and deal with. I have been to the UK and I have also been to Europe many times and I find everything so much more expensive than here. I would never think that I could go to the UK or Germany for example and get bargains! Yet many women on here talk about how affordable things in the UK are. Sorry, but as a tourist, I did not see that. Anyway, I am going to Europe soon and will see for myself if things are really much cheaper over there.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 15:09
I haven't met Mr. Right here. But I have met my Mr. though:) It really depends on what relationship you want and what kind of guy you're looking for. For example TanAmbassador's approach wouldn't work for me as I only speak to a guy who is ready and looking for marriage. And no dating. Straight to the court lol. Hopefully in a few months:) How did you meet your fiancé, Marroosh? When is the big day? Are we all invited?
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 12:23
No, Latifa is a maternity and pediatric hospital and you would get turned away. I think that you should take her to a private clinic like the previous poster stated. It will be cheaper for you and you will wait less time.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 16:36
OP, based on Lilypad's experience, you should go private.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 16:33
You could also go to Koton or Promod for the undershirts....they're very thin, not turtlenecks. Then you have the option to wear it with or without the jacket, and you'll still be cool. Ok that would be a great idea. I am going to go to these stores to see these undershirts. Then I could wear any maxi dress.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 16:32
AnonDubai, if you see anything you like online, you could have it custom made for your requirements. I had one made at Coventry Tailors in Satwa. Hi Sakhifa! I have tried to have stuff made before but I can't choose the fabric correctly and I have wasted so much money getting things made that were no good.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 15:33
I would love to find a maxi dress without a low neckline. Do these exist? I have many as being big busted I am conscience of the décolletage area It is a case of shopping around Could you let me know if you see any soon? I wear an abaya but am going to Europe soon so ideally I'd like to wear maxi dresses with just a light black jacket to cover my arms. I don't want to wear a turtleneck under the maxi dress so I'd like something that will cover my chest. I don't really have time to go shopping so I would appreciate if you know any specific places where these are found. Of course I will :-) Thanks.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 15:32
That is also possible, Marroosh. Most of these men's young daughters probably wear headscarves and fully covering clothing.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 15:31
I would love to find a maxi dress without a low neckline. Do these exist? I have many as being big busted I am conscience of the décolletage area It is a case of shopping around Could you let me know if you see any soon? I wear an abaya but am going to Europe soon so ideally I'd like to wear maxi dresses with just a light black jacket to cover my arms. I don't want to wear a turtleneck under the maxi dress so I'd like something that will cover my chest. I don't really have time to go shopping so I would appreciate if you know any specific places where these are found.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 14:54
I would love to find a maxi dress without a low neckline. Do these exist?
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 14:52
Oh no, Lilypad! I am sorry to read that. I think I was the one who recommended the government system to you. OP, what you are describing is normal. I remember that they rescheduled an appointment for me when I was in my third trimester so I went two months without seeing a doctor. It seems that if you are having a normal pregnancy, they let you slip through the cracks. Fortunately, for me, I hated going there so was happy to have minimal pregnancy intrusion but I can understand why that would annoy some women. Do you have private insurance?
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 13:08
Yup, it's definitely hot out there. Not even my children want to step outside!
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 11:30
AnonDubai, Please share where is this place in Mirdif. TIA It's not in Mirdif but in Warqa. It is in the Aswaaq mall in Warqa. They also have a fabric shop there. Let me know if you want directions. You basically just keep on going straight on Algeria Street towards Warqa.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 11:11
I came here ten years ago on an international teaching contract. Once I got married, I was switched to a local contract and lost all the benefits. I just think that is the way things are done here because they expect your DH's company to cover insurance, accommodation, school fees, and plane tickets.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 10:02
Hi Marroosh! Do you remember a while back you sent me the link of a website that was selling discounted hijabi bathing suits? I ended up buying one and I think it fits really nicely and is not tight at all. Do you remember that website? Could you post it on here again so BintNizam can see? I forgot about that website, I remember I came across it and remembered you had mentioned it here on EW. I did post a link here to Saqueena on FB, these are tailor made burkinis so you can have it as long and wide as you like. Is this the [url=http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic191421-plus-size-islamic-bathing-suitswetsuits.aspx'>thread[/url'> you're referring to? It looks like it is, but the link on there is not the one I remember. I wonder what happened to it.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 09:41
Hi BB! If you want to go to a place with easy parking that is not a supermarket, I know of a place near Mirdif. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you directions. They are not ready made, though... You mean abaya mall? They have ready made ones... Hi Marroosh! I wasn't referring to that one. I didn't even know there was an abaya mall in Mirdif. Thanks for the info. Oh is there another one? lol. Well I posted the link so now you have the directions there as well:) It's not an abaya mall but it is a place with several abaya shops and they seem to have the latest designs. The parking is also convenient....
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 09:40
I let my maid eat whatever she wants. I have no restrictions and she can take whatever she wants from our kitchen or her own kitchen. However, my maid is extremely modest about food and will not take what she wants and I find that annoying because I can't keep on constantly reminding her to take food. It really depends on the personality of the maid. One of my previous maids had no qualms about eating and ate lots of food, even opening stuff before I got a chance to eat it myself. Comparing the two, I'd rather have a maid just take what she wants when she wants it. My maid also frequently goes grocery shopping with and without me and I tell her to choose food for herself. That is almost always noodles, potato chips, and glucose biscuits. Lol
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 09:33
Hi Marroosh! Do you remember a while back you sent me the link of a website that was selling discounted hijabi bathing suits? I ended up buying one and I think it fits really nicely and is not tight at all. Do you remember that website? Could you post it on here again so BintNizam can see?
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 09:30
Hi BB! If you want to go to a place with easy parking that is not a supermarket, I know of a place near Mirdif. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you directions. They are not ready made, though... You mean abaya mall? They have ready made ones... Hi Marroosh! I wasn't referring to that one. I didn't even know there was an abaya mall in Mirdif. Thanks for the info.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 13:17
Hmm... So we have 2 types of boys in Dubai: 1 Type that goes after women while the wife is here, and 1 type that waits for them to leave the country. This is really concerning then. Neither of these types are happy with what they have!
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 13:16
Not an urban myth. Been going on for decades! But if it is true and us women know it, then why do so many women go away for the summer without their husbands? Because the wives don't want to get burnt feet when hanging out the washing or melted hands on the steering wheel. Either that or they look at their husbands and assume that even the drunkest of women wouldn't want to go there....... edited by Gibberish on 08/07/2013 lol
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 13:16
Hmm... So we have 2 types of boys in Dubai: 1 Type that goes after women while the wife is here, and 1 type that waits for them to leave the country. double lol
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 13:06
Not an urban myth. Been going on for decades! But if it is true and us women know it, then why do so many women go away for the summer without their husbands?
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 12:57
You post a photo on facebook of your car temperature gauge saying 50. LIKE :-) All the fella's at work come in with massive hangovers 'cos they've sent their wifeys home for the summer. The Summer Bachelors were out in force at the weekend ;-) I hope nobody got harassed? My friends and I always suss them out when they tell us where they live haha 2 flirty guys said Meadows and Ranches to which we replied Wife and kids away. They both looked very sheepish and wandered off Is this an urban myth or is this really true?
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 12:55
..... I am currently living and working in Dubai and have known for a few months that come Jan 2014 our offices will be moving to AD and therefore I will have to go to AD. So I started to look for other work. Today shoud be the day that I hopefully get an offer from a job in Dubai. Only thing is, work has been going really well in Dubai. So the question is, would a relocation to AD make you think about getting a new job? Or would you be happy to do the commute? If I were in your situation, being happy in your job, I would keep the job and relocate to AD with my company.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 12:53
You can't judge your whole experience of living here based on what one person did. I used to get stopped every so often on the street from the age of 11-15 while I was doing a paper route by grown men. That was in the USA. I didn't blame that on the country I was living in at the time.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 12:49
Hi BB! If you want to go to a place with easy parking that is not a supermarket, I know of a place near Mirdif. Let me know if you are interested and I can give you directions. They are not ready made, though...
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 11:07
A blue-eyed niqabi is a huge turn-on for Arab men...
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 10:41
His kids are used to her, not mine! :-) I am saying I understand the sponsor side. She is not working for me, yet. I met her 3 times for interviews and make sure that I liked her, that she met my kids, etc... but only interviews. Oh. I see. Why don't you give him two more weeks? If he still seems reticent, then know that you should start searching for another maid...
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 10:04
Your kids are used to her? Does that mean that she has already been working for you?
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 09:44
Are you sure that you can trust this sponsor? He hasn't been very forthcoming with you.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 09:40
Twice in 7 years Now we live in our own home so inshallah we will never move again....
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 15:56
If she finds RAK expensive, how will she manage the Caribbean? Yes, I know that. But I was thinking that she may be able to save up for that trip and take it in about ten years time. If I am not mistaken, the OP is American and the Caribbean can be quite a cheap destination from the USA. Hey, how did ya know? Did my accent give it away? ;) No, I think you said it on another thread and your user name stuck with me.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 14:58
Hey Alaingirl, As a muslim lady expressing my opinion in it, and if you think about it, it's for health reasons, and anything for our health and benefit should not be forbidden. If this doctor is a good doctor and she trusts that he will treat her correct, Islam gives her the right to go to this doctor to be examined and he can even give her birth because in the end its for health. And think of it this way, [b'>anything that Islam has made forbidden is for our better health [/b'>[b'>and for better benefit[/b'> to us and im telling you that out of experience, so anything that i followed so far as a rule in Islam i discovered later is that it's better for me and makes my life easier. I don't know if i have convinced you And please don't be afraid to ask any question related to Islam even if you think it might offend, we should be loving to one another and difference between us should only make us more bound :) i think you have that the wrong way round Why do you think so? I also agree that your wording is correct.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 14:57
From my understanding, this is allowed but not highly advisable if there is a chance to see a female doctor. In this country, there is no shortage of female OB-GYNs and it doesn't sound like her consultation was an emergency. However, we don't know her personal circumstances and he could be a specialist in an issue that no one else practices. Also, keep in mind that if you are pregnant, you rarely ever need to expose your most private parts to a doctor.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 13:27
If she finds RAK expensive, how will she manage the Caribbean? Yes, I know that. But I was thinking that she may be able to save up for that trip and take it in about ten years time. If I am not mistaken, the OP is American and the Caribbean can be quite a cheap destination from the USA.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 13:20
I think it's too bad too, but any person could go into any other person's home and find at least one major fault with their parenting.... We are all products of our upbringings... edited by AnonDubai on 06/07/2013 bit of a daft thing to say...I would hope I have no "major" faults in my parenting, I certainly wouldn't allow a toddler to watch horror films... maybe they just couldn't get a sitter so they take all their children out with them.... Did OP state the family wasn't western ? I'm guessing the woman who took her toddler to this movie might be shocked at some of the things Westerners do in front of their children. She'd probably consider those things as major parenting faults. No, she didn't. I am only assuming the nationality based on the fact that they were a couple with 6 children...
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 13:18
If you are not willing to wear a burkini or swim in a mixed pool, you will have a really hard time finding what you are looking for. Even if you rented a private villa with a swimming pool, you might find that the house next to you is overlooking your pool. I have heard that there are private bungalows in the Maldives on the ocean. Does anyone know if this is true? Otherwise, you can go to the Caribbean. I have heard that there are totally secluded beaches there where you don't see another soul for miles. You could wear an oversized burkini and go swimming in the ocean there. If you'd like to know the exact location of these beaches, let me know and I will get the info for you.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 12:58
I think it's too bad too, but any person could go into any other person's home and find at least one major fault with their parenting.... We are all products of our upbringings... edited by AnonDubai on 06/07/2013 bit of a daft thing to say...I would hope I have no "major" faults in my parenting, I certainly wouldn't allow a toddler to watch horror films... maybe they just couldn't get a sitter so they take all their children out with them.... I'm guessing the woman who took her toddler to this movie might be shocked at some of the things Westerners do in front of their children. She'd probably consider those things as major parenting faults.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 12:19
I would forbid my staff from asking "Do you have coins, madame?" I Well, if the owners supplied them with enough small change, they wouldn't need to constantly ask us for coins or small bills. This is one thing that you cannot blame the workers on. There is definitely a conspiracy here among the people in charge not to distribute small change since almost every single cashier needs it.... I was in H&M in Dubai Mall ages ago and the man in front of me was charged AED xx4. The cashier asked if he had "four dirhams sir" which he duly coughed up. Mine came to AED xx6 and I was asked if I had "one dear- ham ma'am" I said, "No, but I know you have four because the gentleman in front of me just gave them to you". Nowhere else in the world have I known coins to be so coveted than here in the UAE. Yes, I have to agree. I worked for a few years as a cashier in the USA and there, customers try to empty their change on you and you get annoyed because you have to count it all afterwards! I think the reason they ask for change here all the time is not because they don't have it but they are trying to stock up on it to avoid having to go to a money exchange counter when the time comes that there actually is no change. The funniest thing is when they ask you for change at big international companies like Carrefour and McDonald's. If they don't have change, then who does? [b'>Nowadays, I lie to them and always say I have no change.[/b'>.. sorry but why on earth would you do this ? how hard is it to give coins if you have them ? but to say you don't have change when you do just doesn't make sense.... True, I wouldn't lie, unless there is a load of gunk in the bottom of my purse, and digging around in it makes me go ewww I have a coin pouch for my coins so I would never have to do that.
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 12:18
I would forbid my staff from asking "Do you have coins, madame?" I Well, if the owners supplied them with enough small change, they wouldn't need to constantly ask us for coins or small bills. This is one thing that you cannot blame the workers on. There is definitely a conspiracy here among the people in charge not to distribute small change since almost every single cashier needs it.... I was in H&M in Dubai Mall ages ago and the man in front of me was charged AED xx4. The cashier asked if he had "four dirhams sir" which he duly coughed up. Mine came to AED xx6 and I was asked if I had "one dear- ham ma'am" I said, "No, but I know you have four because the gentleman in front of me just gave them to you". Nowhere else in the world have I known coins to be so coveted than here in the UAE. Yes, I have to agree. I worked for a few years as a cashier in the USA and there, customers try to empty their change on you and you get annoyed because you have to count it all afterwards! I think the reason they ask for change here all the time is not because they don't have it but they are trying to stock up on it to avoid having to go to a money exchange counter when the time comes that there actually is no change. The funniest thing is when they ask you for change at big international companies like Carrefour and McDonald's. If they don't have change, then who does? [b'>Nowadays, I lie to them and always say I have no change.[/b'>.. sorry but why on earth would you do this ? how hard is it to give coins if you have them ? but to say you don't have change when you do just doesn't make sense.... It makes perfect sense to me. I like to have at least 10 dirhams in coins on me at all times. I use them for vending machines, tipping, and a supermarket game. If I gave coins to cashiers every time they asked, I would probably have no coins on me. And it is not so easy to get dirhams for a bill when you try. Most vendors will refuse to even open their drawer. That is what I choose to do. If you are happy to give your coins to cashiers, then that is fine too.
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Latest post on 06 July 2013 - 21:07
I think it's too bad too, but any person could go into any other person's home and find at least one major fault with their parenting.... We are all products of our upbringings... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 06/07/2013</em>