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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:41
I need to get out more because I have never seen this kind of thing ever.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:38
I wonder if I could convince my DH to take me to this brunch. I don't think I've ever seen a real life chav before... edited by AnonDubai on 19/05/2013 I somehow doubt he'd go for that ;). If I don't tell him all the stuff I've read on EW about it, he might just agree! Go on, do it :D. Then report back on your first chav experience! Is it safe to take young children there? A "real life chav" looool! You make it sound like a rare species - sadly far too common these days, common being the operative word. I would not take kids - you don't want them to see that kind of thing - girls dancing on tables with short skirts and no undies on. It gets very loud and boisterous and the staff seem to encourage the binge drinking, pushing drinks, shots etc at every opportunity. Maybe they're on commission...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:31
I wonder if I could convince my DH to take me to this brunch. I don't think I've ever seen a real life chav before... edited by AnonDubai on 19/05/2013 I somehow doubt he'd go for that ;). If I don't tell him all the stuff I've read on EW about it, he might just agree! Go on, do it :D. Then report back on your first chav experience! Is it safe to take young children there?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:29
I wonder if I could convince my DH to take me to this brunch. I don't think I've ever seen a real life chav before... edited by AnonDubai on 19/05/2013 I somehow doubt he'd go for that ;). If I don't tell him all the stuff I've read on EW about it, he might just agree!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:25
I wonder if I could convince my DH to take me to this brunch. I don't think I've ever seen a real life chav before... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 19/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:17
Go to any Friday brunch and you'll see much the same loool! My friends Dad caught a glimpse of one said lady going commando at Saffron ive seen it at Saffron too .. along with a blokes W*(lly ! Do we want to know what you were doing? :\: ha ha ! ill tell you what happened.. we were eating and chatting and there was this table full of people and they were very loud.. a few of them got up and they were cheering and this fella pulled his pants downs and then back up and everyone cheered ! I managed to get an eyeful because of where I was sitting ! .. was the same time this woman was wafting her skirt and I could see her next tuesday too :P The man should have been arrested. Surely that kind of behavior is not acceptable in the UK... You have not been to the UK then I suspect? It's rife on a Friday and Saturday night and you see far worse believe me. No, I have not been to the UK since 2000. Is exposing yourself not a crime in the UK?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:12
Go to any Friday brunch and you'll see much the same loool! My friends Dad caught a glimpse of one said lady going commando at Saffron ive seen it at Saffron too .. along with a blokes W*(lly ! Do we want to know what you were doing? :\: ha ha ! ill tell you what happened.. we were eating and chatting and there was this table full of people and they were very loud.. a few of them got up and they were cheering and this fella pulled his pants downs and then back up and everyone cheered ! I managed to get an eyeful because of where I was sitting ! .. was the same time this woman was wafting her skirt and I could see her next tuesday too :P The man should have been arrested. Surely that kind of behavior is not acceptable in the UK...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:39
Are you renting?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:38
I am sorry, Victoria, but this maid sounds like a real brat. I would not give in to her demands. It's either your way or the highway. If you need her, she should be available to you. Don't believe what she tells you about her sisters' employers. Those women are most likely not even her sisters.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:33
Celebrities do this on purpose to remain relevant.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:22
Regardless of anyone's good intentions, this is insurance fraud, pure and simple - and highly risky for any good Samaritan who goes along with it. Frankly, I'm surprised admin has let this thread go on for as long as it has given that the OP is openly asking other posters to commit a crime. But it has been stated many times that BUPA allows this and that this is not insurance fraud. Could the OP contact BUPA directly and see what they say?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:55
I have to agree with Quinn. You should not start giving your baby food until the age of 6 months. I have to say that I often wonder why people want to rush this stage in a baby's life. It is horribly messy to spoon feed a baby and contrary to popular belief, it does not make them sleep longer at night. Relax! Your baby will be 6 months old before you know it!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:42
Thanks Anon, I've got a lot to be happy about :) For me it was one of those things that I knew I'd never regret doing but I was pretty sure I'd regret if I didn't. Good luck with your decision! Yes, wise words! Thank you.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:37
This is a genuine question. Do the people involved with running these camps have background checks done on them. Perhaps something like a UK type of enhanced CRB check? Or is it a case of just send the children and hope the people involved are what they should be? That is a good point but I don't think anyone here who works with children is subject to a background check. In my country (the USA), even parent helpers have to undergo a background check! A friend of mine from the UK worked with Emirati teenagers and had a CRB check done Did they check that person's CRB in this country or in the UK?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:35
You sound like such a happy person and it seems like you have definitely struck a healthy balance with all your children. I am thinking of going for it too, but I am so nervous, so I wanted to find someone who has four LOs like you! You are the only person I can think of! :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:18
This is a genuine question. Do the people involved with running these camps have background checks done on them. Perhaps something like a UK type of enhanced CRB check? Or is it a case of just send the children and hope the people involved are what they should be? That is a good point but I don't think anyone here who works with children is subject to a background check. In my country (the USA), even parent helpers have to undergo a background check!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 10:52
Hi Daza! I told you a few months ago that I'd like to hear from you about life with 4 children. I'd love to know how you are coping. What do you do about homework and do you find that you are able to give equal attention to each child?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 10:49
I think they are just so happy to have a phone with a camera on it that they want to take pictures of anyone who is willing to pose. Most adults would not be willing to pose for them so they don't take pictures of them...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 10:44
I do find this type of thing weird but I don't think there is anything sinister behind it. There are so many pictures of children freely available everywhere that a picture of a fully-clothed child is worth nothing to a pedophile.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 09:59
Yes, I agree with Meagle. Just relax and enjoy your exciting trip. Your DD will be happy as long as YOU are happy and not stressed.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 09:54
My Facebook appears exactly the same as it has been recently.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 09:53
This maid sounds like bad news. If she is not willing to improve, then you need to send her home. But don't let her know that you will send her home. Just tell her that she needs to shape up or you will not give her a reference for her next job and let her know that British people like references.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 09:50
I think it sounds like a great solution. If you can get a villa there, you can have a high standard of living and you don't have to pay Dubai or even Sharjah rents. When you need a dose of city life, Dubai is not far away. I'd do it if I were in your place.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 06:01
Hi DC! I don't live in Rashidiya but I know it very well and I have to say that I disagree with Marroosh. I think that Rashidiya is very well-located and there is traffic but I don't think it is worse than in any other area of Dubai. I feel like Rashidiya is very close to everything because it has easy access to the main roads. If you live there, most of your family activities will be in Mirdif, which is not far away. Rashidiya is a town within itself so you can get things on your doorstep easily. The only drawback I would think for you would be that there aren't many Western expats living there so it's definitely not like the Springs or those compounds along the MBZ Road.
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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 12:50
Yes we use it, but you obviously need a VPN to connect to either US or UK servers for it to work. Lately we can connect to UK Netflix as well as US. We don't have a US credit card and just use a UAE one to pay the monthly fee. Netflix is on our Apple TV which connects to a hardwired VPN router. Where are you, Chocs? We miss you!
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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 12:48
I thought that Dubai Holiday Camps might be better because they offer excursions.
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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 11:12
Have you got a government health card anyway? That can cut down costs dramatically as well and use the government facilities. EW Admin edited by admin on 17/05/2013 Sorry to the OP to diverge slightly but are you sure about your statement above? When I recently had to go to a government clinic they told me that a government health card didn't actually make any difference. It used to, but not anymore. Would be interesting to know if I was given incorrect information. Good luck to the OP. You are correct. The health card offers no discount and using the government health services costs more than many private clinics around Dubai.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 21:29
I think I'm in the minority, but for my personal situation, this would be a great idea! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 16/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 11:48
Thanks for your replies. I could not see any summer camp program on Al Tamimi Stables FB page. Where is it precisely? Dubai Holiday Camps appears to be an actual company so I am wondering if anyone's child has done camp with them before.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 11:48
DD has been to e-sport for two summers and this will ber her 3rd. She really likes it and they do great activities, the staff are very professional (lots of Brits, Aussies etc) and it's a well organised operation. I will google this one.
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 19:58
I would not withdraw my child from the play group but I'd withdraw my child from playing with the violent one.
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 10:22
It's really not a big deal. Accidents happen and will happen again and again. Get a police report and just take it to the Audi body shop. It's most likely not the same place that you bought the car from.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 20:39
Bluetit? Lol! Had to laugh at that username. Yes, is that for real?
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 18:27
Sim, your post goes to show how everyone is soooo different. I got a Samsung galaxy as a gift nad gave up omit instantly. Not even 5 hours of use. I hate it. No way I will ever get my head around it. It is soooo busy and so not user friendly to me! All my friends, my sister and hubby have an iPhone and although I have said I don't like them and would never buy one, I must say I love them compared to the Samsung![b'> I am very, very happy with my basic 100dh Nokia phone ;) I can text with my eyes closed. It does everything I need my phone to do, and then I have my iPad for everything else.[/b'> But I have my 2 sisters and best friends abroad and they hate me cause I don't have what's app ;) just been looking at th e different options and looks like I will buy the Nokia c3 01 ;) very old school with a bit of new :) Irooni, exactly the same with me. I have a cheapo phone now perfect for texting (what more does a girl need ;) ). and a laptop. My son has a blackberry that needs charging every few hours cos it is overloaded with apps. I only charge my phone up once a week. Isn't the Nokia 100AED the most popular phone now?, I read somewhere that it is, that folks are reverting back to bog standard gsms rather than these fancy phones with tonnes of apps that need charging every hour or so. edited by Alismum on 13/05/2013 It's really good to have What's App, though. So many people have it so you can save lots of money rather than sending texts through the phone company, which adds up over time. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 13/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 18:18
Where is this new complex being built pls? Thanks It's at the intersections of Tripoli and Nouakchott Streets.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 16:12
no way ! where did this happen ? Satwa ? It's not that surprising. The police said they'd be cracking down on illegal maids once the amnesty was over. It ended a few months ago so it is logical that the campaign has begun.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 12:46
SRS is moving to Mirdif/Al Waqa, it is currently being built and is scheduled to open in September, the new site is about 3 mins in the car from Mirdif City Centre. Oh! Is that the name of it? It looks huge!
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 20:16
Have you tried Garuda Airlines?
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 20:00
My kids go there and I am happy. What are your questions?
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 19:59
Hi DubaiCat. I am in Warqa 4 and the villa next to me is empty and very big with a very big garden. It's an Emirati-style villa, however. There is no swimming pool, though. Let me know if you are interested and I'll get the owner's number for you. It's not far from Mirdif, btw, and has easy access to many of the major roads.
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 17:02
Thanks Anon Dubai- Do you know much about the SRS or anyone who works there? Im thinking I'll have to buy a car as its not metioned in the benefits package. Its a single occupancy apartment but the school owns 2 blocks for it's teachers. Not sure what the housing allowance would be but I would imagine about 40,000 a year as this seems to be the min cost of the apartments they offer in Gohroob. Hi LC! No, I don't know anything about this school other than its location and the fact that the area around it is very busy trafficwise. That's why I was thinking that it might be easier for you to live near the school and walk there and home when it is not too hot. However, if the housing allowance is 40,000, you will not find anything near the school for that amount, so it is better to stick with the company housing. I am not sure but it is very possible that the school will be providing transport for you to and from school but that would most likely not be your own car.
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 14:38
Hi! The School of Research Science is not that close to Mirdif so you are going to be doing a lot of commuting anyway. Do you have to buy a car or will they provide you company transport? Will you have to share the flat in Mirdif? How much would the housing allowance be? If you can answer these questions, I can respond to you better.
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 14:38
With so many kids out of school and the summer full on (meaning many expats leaving for summer holidays) do you still think the roads will be so bad? I've had a few Ramadans here and didnt find traffic bad at all. Was it just me? No, it's not just you. I also agree. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 12/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 05:45
Last year, DH was the ONLY non-Muslim on the whole floor of his (government) office in AD and there was a special space made just for him to eat his lunch/have a cup of tea. His colleagues assured him that they didn't mind if he ate/drank in front of them Fasting in Ramadan is supposed to be a test of forbearance, and many Muslims living in the Gulf believe that it's made "too easy" here, with all eating and drinking being banned in public. They point out that it's a much more meaningful test of their faith if they have to fast while non-Muslims around them are carrying on as normal, and indeed in many Islamic countries outside the Gulf, non-Muslims are *not* banned from eating and drinking in public. Which Muslims say this?
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 05:39
In the USA, it is recommended that Caucasian couples get screened for the cystic fibrosis gene before having children.
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Latest post on 11 May 2013 - 06:34
I didn't, but then I never feel these things anyway.
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Latest post on 10 May 2013 - 16:24
H&M sell a lot of stuff like that. Bring your daughter there and let her choose!
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Latest post on 10 May 2013 - 14:31
Anon, they did not. 2nd year running. Interesting atmosphere in the airport today I hear.... edited by SkyKitty on 10/05/2013 One year is just merging into another! I guess it was 2 years ago that that EW user told us about the bonus.
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Latest post on 10 May 2013 - 13:28
Do you know about Bubble Bums? I bought two here from an online retailer They are inflatable booster seats. They meet all european safety standards, and deflate to fit in your hand bag ( OK, big handbag, but seriously, a hand bag). Personally I think it's the best option as you carry them with you, and then have them to use during your trip an are not at the mercy of taxis/hire car companies to make special arrangements. Fabulous solution, assuming the toddlers are old enough to use booster seats rather than full blown car seats. That sounds like a great idea! Which retailer did you use?
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Latest post on 10 May 2013 - 13:16
You are right Dally, it is the broken promises that hit the hardest.....Yes Cornish Pixie, not sure who or how they "fudged" the figures to do their staff out of their contractual bonus? They need to take it out of the contract and stop telling new employees that it is part of the "pay package". Anyhow the morale is at an all time low at E now, so I guess that will reflect on the service, which in return will effect the company, what used to be and had the potential to be the Worlds best airline, ended yesterday. Constantly changing the contract on overtime, sick days, Dewa bills, accommodation, school fees etc, which in any other country would be "illegal" will mean staff running to the airport to catch the first plane out of here. I know it is not just this company in Dubai that does this, I know of lots of other people in similar situations and some are alot worse off, however I can only speak for myself and our colleagues when we all say, what is the point in living here, so far away from family, friends etc, living in a hot, sandy country that doesn't honour their word or worse still tell you how lucky you are to work and live here. We dont expect anything except for the company to honour its word and contract and treat its staff with respect. But didn't you all get a really great bonus last year? I remember an EW user coming on here telling us all about it.
 
 
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