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Latest post on 05 June 2012 - 09:10
Someone please correct me if I am wrong. From my understanding, you don't need to pay this ticket until you reregister your car. The fine will show up in a few days online and you will be able to see the amount and you also have the option of paying it online. Personally, I don't think it's worth it to go to the police station to find out this info. HTH.
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 17:53
Well, you've convinced me. I will buy this brand. Although my family tend to eat Arabic bread only, I sometimes like to eat toast or make grilled cheese sandwiches so your recommendation is good to know.
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 10:45
I sometimes wonder what all these non seatbelt wearers who do not put their kids in car seats do when they go on vacation to Europe or the USA. Many of them rent cars. I know that in the USA, you can be arrested for not putting your child in a car seat. Just wondering...
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 18:29
SEY83 said it much better. :D I have always wondered about the 30 fils. MirdifIngrid, is it just the standard 30 fils to send a text message or is it an additional 30 fils as well??? an additional 30 fils
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 18:20
Future Labour Supply - 042667412 We are happy so far with the maid they found for us. We got another maid from them last week but it is too soon to tell how it will work out.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 16:34
For future reference, if you don't have change, you can pay for parking by SMS and the fee comes out of your phone credit. This is particularly convenient if you don't know how long you'll be staying because you will receive an SMS 10 minutes before your parking expires to ask you if you'd like to renew. Please share how exactly do I do this ? I have never found the instructions on any parking machine. Ironically, I have seen it on every parking machine where I've parked in the last 6 months. I don't know why some machines have it and some don't. Sorry.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 16:31
I would be inclined to not say anything. May you explain why please? Although I 100% agree with what Redlesley is doing, I wouldn't individually say something because I think any person could find fault with another person's parenting.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 16:25
AD, you used to have to register online for this service, do you still have to? thanks No.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 16:24
I would be inclined to not say anything.
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 16:22
For future reference, if you don't have change, you can pay for parking by SMS and the fee comes out of your phone credit. This is particularly convenient if you don't know how long you'll be staying because you will receive an SMS 10 minutes before your parking expires to ask you if you'd like to renew.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 20:36
Have you ever tried Arabic bread?
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 18:24
I wearing an abaya 'open in front' a no-no? I bought one whenI first arrived in Dubai (from C4 lol- only 40dhs) and it has really lovely embroidery on it, but it closes with snaps so it's open from about the knee down. If I wore a long skirt underneath would it be considered 'wrong' that you can see the clothes underneath? Just that I am curious to try it during Ramadan. Also I am scared after seeing nasty comments about expats wearing abayas. I want to only because I'd like to understand what it is like to dress that way. edited by SkyKitty on 02/06/2012 When I wear an open abaya, I always wear a long, flowing skirt with it. They go well together.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 09:55
Do you have a name of the pead. dr. on duty at the time?They might be able to tell you.or call hospital directly. No, it was done so many years ago anyway. I am going to that clinic next Thursday and I will ask them if all newborns are screened for CF. Update: They do not test infants here for CF when they do the heel prick test. Source: Nurse at government clinic
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 20:46
Call 04-2211996 Housekeeping company. Very happy Thank you for this. Is this the kind of company that will send 5 men at once?
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 20:15
Hi! I don't know what abayas are made of but I have many so I do know that there are some fabrics that feel cooler than others. The stretchy fabric seems to be the hottest so you're best avoiding that one. Lots of them are cool and flowing but you need to feel it with your fingers when buying to determine that. HTH. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 01/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 19:11
I have horrible pain with every move, although I'm fine when I'm walking. I can hardly eat anymore because my heartburn is so bad, but that has to be a good thing since I feel like a whale...
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 19:09
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 18:12
DH has asked to me ask you lovely ladies whether the Al Jazeera cards can be put in to either the OSN box or the Abu Dhabi Sports box. Really hoping we do not have to go and buy another decoder. TIA x My DH said you need to check to see if your decoder has a free slot in it that would accommodate a card that is about the size of a credit card. HTH Thanks. Does your DH know whether it will work in the OSN or Abu Dhabi Sports box. We have just found the World Cup decoder which we bought 2 years ago, it says Al Jazeera on it. I wonder whether it will work with that one. Will try and buy the card tomorrow. Hopefully it will work on one of the 3 decoders we have. Mind you, know here you will probably have to buy a new decoder with a new dish lol x According to my DH, it is not decoder brand specific but more decoder model specific. Why don't you write down the name of the model and ask the shopkeeper if it will work on that particular model?
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 18:06
DH has asked to me ask you lovely ladies whether the Al Jazeera cards can be put in to either the OSN box or the Abu Dhabi Sports box. Really hoping we do not have to go and buy another decoder. TIA x My DH said you need to check to see if your decoder has a free slot in it that would accommodate a card that is about the size of a credit card. HTH
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 17:30
how do you get a card? They are selling them at various gas stations across Dubai. My DH also says you can get it at the Aswaaq in Mizhar but I cannot confirm if that is correct. If you have E-Life, you can have the channels added on to your package. You need to get in touch with Etisalat.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 16:43
so why do M & S things still have the UK price labels on ?? I've noticed that in lots of other shops too - Next, Top Man etc.... Coz they all come from the same suppliers, not different ones. Exactly, so why does Twilight say they don't ?? to try to make us believe that everything we get here in Dubai is inferior to what is available to those living in the UK Most of Dubai’s shops are franchises from the US and UK everyone moans about the quality, price and stock being last seasons fashion. Am I wrong ? No, you are right. Fortunately, I prefer Arabic-style clothes nowadays so I don't get ripped off much here. Most of the Western clothes I have I have purchased in the USA. So why would you say that I am trying to convince people that things are inferior ? I was just being facetious.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 16:38
I think a lot of people get put off DESS because it looks old. They do forget however that it's been there since 1967. It is by far not a flash Dubai School, you won't find plasma screens on the walls, just kids work. Although there are a lot of wealthy families the kids aren't flashy. The school teaches the kids to love and respect each other. The academic standard is very high and so is the sporting standard. The kids are encouraged to have a go at everything. My son started at DESS this September and after the first day of school he said " Guess what mummy? they play xyz game in the play ground, I didn't know how to play!" my heart sank at this point, but he continued and didn't look too upset... "so the other kids instead of saying you can't play, they showed me how to play!" At his old school if you didn't know how to do something the other kids would leave you out, and unfortunately talking to my friends there are a lot of schools like that in Dubai. We are one of those families who are very happy with the school. Moving to DESS was the best decision we have made for our son. edited by starsouthern on 23/05/2012 :) Nice post about DESS. Yes I agree. I think if I were looking to put my kids into a British curriculum school I would be very tempted by DESS. Only 'problem' is that they will probably be relocating to Academic City. So nice new facilities, but less convenient location (for most). Oh, I didn't know that. That's good to know.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 16:35
so why do M & S things still have the UK price labels on ?? I've noticed that in lots of other shops too - Next, Top Man etc.... Coz they all come from the same suppliers, not different ones. Exactly, so why does Twilight say they don't ?? to try to make us believe that everything we get here in Dubai is inferior to what is available to those living in the UK Most of Dubai’s shops are franchises from the US and UK everyone moans about the quality, price and stock being last seasons fashion. Am I wrong ? No, you are right. Fortunately, I prefer Arabic-style clothes nowadays so I don't get ripped off much here. Most of the Western clothes I have I have purchased in the USA.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 16:33
This day off has already been determined because the month has already started.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 16:31
Yes, I have two maids.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 16:31
Yes I have two maids ;) Jinx!
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 10:42
It is not pleasant at all but it will soon be over and it's just something that we have to deal with. That's what I tell myself.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 10:39
so why do M & S things still have the UK price labels on ?? I've noticed that in lots of other shops too - Next, Top Man etc.... Coz they all come from the same suppliers, not different ones. Exactly, so why does Twilight say they don't ?? to try to make us believe that everything we get here in Dubai is inferior to what is available to those living in the UK
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 10:06
I am glad that we can discuss this with each other. I am dealing with health issues with my other DD (not the one with the enlarged lymph node) and the waiting has to be the worst part. Like your DD, my DD is in good health but tests show something not right so it is very worrying. All I want is answers and I can't get them and it is so frustrating. Sometimes you just need to get it off your chest. The only thing that surprises me is that your DD was prescribed antibiotics. Mine has never been given antibiotics for her lymph node. Have you considered going back to your home country to get a second opinion? That is what I am going to do.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 09:54
I can empathize with you although I cannot offer you any recommendations. My 4.5 year-old DD has had an enlarged lymph node behind her ear for more than a year and a half now. I have taken her to several doctors and they all said that it was nothing. I don't know why it hasn't gone down though! I just figured that if something were really wrong with her, it would have shown up by now. Maybe it is the same for your DD. Is she a healthy child?
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 09:14
Thank you, MI!
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 18:14
Anything can happen at any time, whether you're going 160 or 40. It doesn't matter whether you're a safe driver. I think that the nursery deaths are also a reminder to us that anyone of us could be gone so quickly. We just have to appreciate our loved ones and tell them everyday that you love them. If today is any one of ours last day on Earth, we should have no regrets.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 17:55
Yes, I worry every morning when I hear there is an accident on the SZR Abu Dhabi bound. I just try to remember that these things are beyond our control and we can't spend our lives worrying all the time, although it seems that's all I do lately.:(
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 17:40
Emirates Bank Skywards infinite card Hi CA! I will tell my DH about this one. I don't think we have it.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 17:38
We have Citibank and Emirates Islamic Bank credit cards. We have found that EIB offers more miles so once we reach the ceiling each month with EIB, we start using our Citibank cards.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 16:41
DIA is well over 40K per year. Which school is this that is only putting them up to 40K???? GEMS RDS
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 12:44
I'd be hesitant to sponsor a maid through a recommendation on this forum. I would think that if someone had a good maid and they were leaving Dubai, that they'd have many friends who would be interested in taking over sponsorship and would not need to put out a classified ad to get any stranger to take their maid.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 12:38
If I were having another girl, her name would be Heidi.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 12:21
Yes, I know, but are there any schools cheaper in the area that are just as good?
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 12:16
Yes, I also received this e-mail. I am not leaving so it affects me.:(
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 09:48
Hi, the good news is that the dog is not tied up anymore, and has more space to roam free but is still outside and dont think it get walked. I managed to speak to the owners. They are actually quite pleasant so that is a good start. From what I gathered they care for their dog, just dont really know how to look after it.There is a thin line between giving advice and sounding patronising. Dont want them to feel like that and ruin any chance for that poor dog to spend a summer inside or at least with A/C and as you said BuddyM, with a minimal 20 mn walk a day. I am on the case and will keep you udpdated...If I get nowhere and understand it is more of a burden for them, then I will suggest K9 friends. Fingers crossed, it all goes well before summer. Dont worry BuddyM wont let that poor soul down and will do my best for him. Great news and I think that you did a very good deed by talking to the owners.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 09:23
Thank you for all these responses. I am always looking for new ideas.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 09:15
There is a Casper the Ghost themed play area there, we saw it a few months ago so it should still be there! I can't remember if it had a soft play area, but there were a few rides. The place is very dark though as it's supposed to be a bit spooky. From what I remember it's on the 2nd floor on the Toys r Us end of FC. I am almost positive that that one has closed. Could someone confirm? Cool Times is expensive but is a very nice play area. The arcade operates on a token only system, which I find annoying. The tokens cost 5 dirhams a piece.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 21:05
How old are your kids? 3 and 4
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 18:27
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 16:32
Smelling. A. Rat. That is kind of true but SM's maid has been with her for a very long time if I am not mistaken. Sadly, in some cases, this does not signify much. I know of someone whose houseboy of 11 years cleaned out their whole house, and I mean of [i'>everything[/i'>, when they went on holiday one year! It's too bad to think that you can't even trust someone after all those years...:(
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 15:52
Smelling. A. Rat. That is kind of true but SM's maid has been with her for a very long time if I am not mistaken.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 15:32
You can let your friend know that she must be in her DH's nationality booklet for at least 5 years in order to apply for citizenship. Simply being married to him is not enough.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 15:31
Because it is not a mixed wedding, then I am assuming it is for a GCC national. Arabs from other countries tend to have mixed weddings. So provided it is indeed that, it is safe to say that your DH should arrive empty-handed. That is not entirely correct AD. Many Non-GCC Arabs have segregated weddings as well. I'm a non-GCC Arab ( Palestinian to be exact) and I can safely say that 75% of the Non-GCC arab weddings that I've attended ( and believe me I've been to MANY!!!) were segregated. Each country has its own tradition but it also depends on how religious the family is. So, a segregated wedding does not automatically mean that it is for a GCC National. edited by ItsAllAboutTheSugar on 28/05/2012 Yes, I understand that, which is why I used the words "tend to" which imply "not always" in English.
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 11:48
Hi There! I am 29 weeks pregnant and my maternity was covered with husband's insurance so far. My Hb suddenly lost his job and my delivery will not be covered with insurance anymore. anyone having idea about government hospital in Dubai will acept only for delivery and what will be the cost? thanks! Check out the Pregnancy and Babies forum. You will find a lot of information on this topic there. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 28/05/2012</em>
 
 
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