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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 20:05
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/society/taps-continue-to-run-dry-in-some-discovery-gardens-buildings-1.993512 In one paragraph, the residents are referred to as ''inmates''.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 11:40
Oh well...someone sweet either way!!!! lol
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 11:05
It seems like it is a last resort to try to get landlords to pay up.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 10:47
why can't your DH just get an agency maid in for a couple of hours a day while he is at work? Maybe he would like a home-cooked meal every night rather than getting take-out.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 21:12
Personally, I would not do it. It is not worth the time and effort unless you would really really enjoy seeing your child in print.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 20:57
After contract completion, does that mean annually since visa renewals are yearly? That depends on your nationality. Emirati sponsors get two year contracts whereas it seems that foreigners only get one year.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 16:44
I go through periods like that too where I constantly craving chocolate. However, it never comes at a specific time. It just comes!
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 11:56
IMHO, it will not work. Legalizing someone who has been working illegally will be a huge adjustment for HER because she will be making so much less being legal than being illegal. She may say she accepts it, but once she realizes how much less she's making, she will be tempted to find part-time work. The next issue is that if she is in the country illegally, she will have to pay huge fines in order to be able to exit and come back again. She will not have the money for those fines and will want you to pay them if you want to sponsor her. My third point is to tell you to not even consider hiring her "niece". You will spend a lot to bring her over. Once she gets into contact with her "auntie", she will find out all about the earnings potential of a runaway maid and you may find that she runs away or starts working part-time while she's working for you. And those are only my opinions but based on my experience, I believe that they are worth noting. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 11/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 17:21
Not meaning to start a fight but this reminds me of the "Rich People in Dubai's Problems" thread recently... Ps I would go to Spain the men are better looking. lol
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 14:36
It's too bad because I would love to read about your weight loss journey.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 14:34
Crocs? That's a great idea!
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 14:34
We did the fish in foil in the car engine and then drove to AD. Once there we had a nice picnic....... Lol
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 14:28
I think your violation comes under attracting traffic to your blog.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 11:07
I didn't find out I was expecting twins until I was 5 months pregnant !!!!!...... Due to later scanning done at Al Wasl for expectant mothers in the 1990's here ( their then rule, and sexes still not to be told to parents to be) ........which I was asked to sit down for the news by the staff at the time, and told it was twins. I delivered only 7 weeks later, to perm 1.8 kilo babies so not much time to come to terms with things all happening. Two years later........ I was told at an earlier 10 week scan, due to medical reasons I was scanned earlier...... that I was once again expecting a second set of twins.......a few choice words were uttered, while I came to terms with things once agin......Two, two year olds and two new babies...... All born at Al Wasl....... and though a very busy road and days I don't remember at all as functioning on auto pilot. We have four great teens, who we have never had any help with at all to this day.....and are the best friends as well as sibling. It might be a shock but you just get on with things. I was 21 with one set of twins, 23 with two sets. And husband and I are still sane! Wouldn't change things for the world. edited by Solo on 06/03/2012 edited by Solo on 06/03/2012 What an inspirational post!
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 11:01
car, computer, or telephone
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 10:46
In my opinion, it is better to stay at home and take care of your kids by yourself, IF you can afford it.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 10:44
I would cut out the daytime nap all mine stopped napping at age 1 and went to bed with no problems from 7pm to 7am. I tend to agree with Twilight, except I'd change the age to two, depending on the child of course. Whenever my two year-old had a nap during the day, she would never sleep at the same time as her older sister. I'd have to keep her up with me until I went to bed myself. Nowadays, she is 3 and rarely naps so goes to sleep almost every night at the same time as her older sister.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 09:18
If I ever had a maid who lasted more than a year, I'd give her a salary increase after each contract completion.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 09:06
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 20:35
For those who are interested in learning colloquial Gulf Arabic, there is a box of cassette tapes and books written in Romanized Arabic. It is called "Spoken Arabic Step-by-Step" by John Kirkbright, available in bookstores. I used it many moons ago and I thought it was great. Unfortunately, I have forgotten all my Arabic due to lack of practice. :(
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 20:32
When I didn't have a maid, I had an agency maid come in once a week and I did the rest by myself the other days. It is very expensive to have an agency maid everyday so you may just have to do things yourself while she's gone.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 20:30
What's a chica? ETA Ah, just checked Urban Dictionary. According to that... [i'>A name for a girl, preferably an extremely hot girl, that you find pride in just knowing her.[/i'> Shucks :D edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 05/03/2012 Chica means girl in Spanish.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 15:38
I suppose it's not that bad, though, if people go out and give blood because of this scam. :)
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 16:44
I got a kids' scoop at the BR in the Arabian Center on Wednesday. I will go there again soon and will update this thread if they do not give me a kids' scoop. Personally, I hate the McDonald's 1 dirham soft serve. It may be ok if your children are older, but if they are little, it melts way too quickly and they will not give it to you in a bowl. It ends up being a huge frustration. I'll stick with the proper ice cream places or get only sundaes or McFlurries from McDonald's.
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 12:40
I think it is an expected negative consequence of having a metropolis in the middle of a desert.
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 14:40
Yes, who really needs another website to get addicted to?
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 14:18
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 11:42
Morning hours are hard to get, though, if you're only working part-time. They tend to give preference to full-timers and long-term teachers for morning hours. Most language schools will ask you to do the evening shift. It's worth a try, though. Nothing has changed there then. That's why I stopped. My kids finish school later now so I would really like to make use of that time. The language schools are at their busiest in the evenings.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 11:34
Morning hours are hard to get, though, if you're only working part-time. They tend to give preference to full-timers and long-term teachers for morning hours. Most language schools will ask you to do the evening shift. It's worth a try, though.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 10:48
Hi Purple. I did this last month at the Arabian Center and it was not an issue at all. I used my ID and she only needed to know the full name of the person collecting in Ethiopia.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 09:11
Yes, I saw it too on the school run today. It did look bad.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 09:10
I haven't been notified yet of any school fee rise at my DD's school, but I am assuming that will be soon.:(
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 09:07
Yes, that sounds like a really bad dream.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:48
There must be a reason why the Mirdif coffee morning was canceled. For those who went to it, did it have low attendance?
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:43
Is that too late then to raise the school fees for 2012-2013?
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:39
My DD goes to the Crystal Valley Nursery in the Arabian Center. I am very happy with it and so far, I don't have any complaints. They also provide meals so you don't have to bring in anything in the morning except diapers if your child still requires them.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:38
I was reading an article from the USA about a woman who had a shopping cart dropped onto her from a high distance. She was actually dead at the scene but a doctor who happened to be passing by stopped and revived her. Her family must be so thankful that he stopped to help.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:34
It seems he did not suffer. Rest in peace, Davy Jones. I will never forget when you were on the Brady Brunch.:) <em>edited by AnonDubai on 01/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 15:43
I heard he was found near the Omani border in RAK. It's amazing that they were able to find him.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 15:38
Royal Dubai School has a maximum of 19 in FS 2, which includes one teacher, one teaching assistant, and one part-time uneducated helper. I am happy with those numbers. It the same in FS 1 except the uneducated helper is in the class full-time. edited by AnonDubai on 29/02/2012 ANONDUBAI @ for how long your kids been in Royal Dubai ?? do you like it ?? we saw it and loved it ....was wondering is it even good on a regular basis?? our duaghter would join FS2 if she does... this month! Hi MK! I have one DD who started at RDS in FS 1. She is now in FS 2. My other DD is starting FS 1 there in September. I am very happy with the school. My only gripe is about the swimming pool situation.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 15:34
Im surprised because the DNRD clearly states the following : Bachelors cannot sponsor a maid, and the maid has to be a national of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, or Sri Lanka What about Nepalese maids?
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:36
You don't even need to go to one of the big parks. The local parks are less overwhelming and I find them easier to go to.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:27
What about taking her to a park? The weather will only be nice for a few more weeks so you should take advantage of it.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 10:14
Royal Dubai School in Mizhar allows non-students to participate in many of their extracurricular activities. Maybe you can contact them directly. I know they do art classes after school.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 10:12
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:26
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:24
I empathize with you, Amy. I don't have any long-term illnesses but I often have sinus problems so I took a bunch of medicines during my first trimester. I just assumed they're safe during pregnancy but I have since found out that Panadol Cold and Flu, Panadol Sinus, and even many nasal sprays are not safe during pregnancy. Right now, I am frequently taking Claritin because I am constantly sneezing. I read that that was safe. I was so worried at my 20 week scan that they would find abnormalities with the baby, but al hamdulillah, he appeared normal. I think you need to discuss all your concerns with your doctor. Sometimes the benefits of taking medicine during pregnancy outweigh the risks, as you know. I hope that you and your doctor can come to a decision that you are comfortable with.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:16
Isn't it the case though that if your maid has a serious accident in Dubai - such as a car accident - then the sponsor is responsible for the hospital bill? Maybe someone on here will know better. From my knowledge, emergency care at the government hospitals is free for everyone. Is that not the case anymore? In the case of a car accident, I would assume that the party at fault's insurance would cover that.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:12
I think it would be wise for you to speak to her current sponsor, just to make sure that he is willing to do a visa transfer. Many maids dream of working for other families but their sponsors aren't too happy about that.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:03
Royal Dubai School has a maximum of 19 in FS 2, which includes one teacher, one teaching assistant, and one part-time uneducated helper. I am happy with those numbers. It the same in FS 1 except the uneducated helper is in the class full-time. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 29/02/2012</em>
 
 
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