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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 06:51
I do but not to help look after DD but more as a treat. Saying that she doesn't always want to come cause we normally go on a Friday which is her day off but I offer her the choice. You must be on a good package then. We can't even afford brunch for ourselves so I can't imagine treating the maid to one!
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 19:48
This will be interesting...
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 19:44
Maybe it was a set-up then.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 19:41
He is a really charismatic political man, and a charmer with ladies. In the polls, he had a lead up on Sarkozy -- the current French president. His alleged behavior makes no sense. :( Maybe he was drunk.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 19:40
Does anyone notice that no one stops for the STOP signs on school buses? When I see the STOP sign come out, I wait behind the bus, but the person behind me, if they don't honk like crazy, will almost always pass me and the bus. Why is this not considered a serious offense?
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 15:26
Deira International School?
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 15:00
I just discovered today a very good tailor in the Abu Hail Center in Deira. Let me know if you would like his details.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 14:58
I had this done back in 2005 and it cost me $400. Let me know if you'd like the name of the company. It is based in Virginia.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 13:24
I wouldn't mind a couple if Holly doesn't want all of them zero 50 four two five 41 eight four. Many thanks. Hi Nutty. I have 20 in total. If Holly doesn't want all of them, I will give some to you.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 13:23
Oh, pick me! My number is 050 six nine four 37 30. If you don't mind calling, I'll organise to pick up. Thanks! Hi. I am pretty sure I know who you are. If that is indeed you, I'll give them to you when I see you on Sunday! :)
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 13:18
Thanks for all the info. We would like to go to London for a few hours during our stopover but I am not sure if that is feasible if we stay at the Premier Inn.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 08:40
Hi! I have a whole series of these to give away (20 DVDs). Does anyone want them?
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 08:39
The California Pizza Kitchen, if you sit outside, will give you a good view.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 08:38
Thanks for all the info.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 08:37
Pretty good, especially if you sit outside, although it is quite windy.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 06:50
Yes, the cut-off date for FS 1 is 3 years old by September 1st.
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 16:06
http://www.premierinn.com/en/lctnCheckAvailability!execute.action Have you looked at premier travel inn? They arent flash, but clean and allow 2 adults and 2 children in a room. But it might not be what you consider nice. HTH Hi! I don't know London at all. Can someone who has stayed at the Premier Inn tell me how to get there from Heathrow? TIA.
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 14:46
Your child doesn't have to go to school at all until you deem it necessary. I could be wrong but I am not even sure if there is a law here that mandates foreign children go to school. If your son is now 2.5, he will be ready to start FS 1 in September 2012. He can do that in a nursery or a school. After that, he will have to go to school.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 14:33
IKEA, Home Center, or Carrefour
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 11:43
I was honest with them and told them that I know that other persons are charged only 25 dirhams and told them bye. Good for you. Don't let them get away with being dishonest.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 11:38
It depends where the company is doing most of their work. Anyway, if you feel they are playing dirty tricks, don't use them. If the secretary is a liar, imagine what the cleaning ladies are like.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 11:32
Yes, they will charge you according to what they think you can pay. If you are living in a nice area, the chances are that you will pay more for a cleaning service because you can. Also, they need to know your location because it may not be worth it for them to drive all the way out there if the price is the same as if they were servicing a house close by to the previous job.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 09:24
Good for you!
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 07:56
We don't bring our maid to these types of things as my DH feels uncomfortable about the situation you described. I wouldn't feel uncomfortable about it personally, though. I don't think what these people did was wrong. However, it probably would have been polite to let the maid sit at the end of the table with the kids and buy her a dessert or drink off the menu if there was one. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 14/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 09:17
the actual procedure doesn't hurt at all... it's more the discomfort pain u feel for a day after that... the procedure (using a discount voucher from dr. hiba clinic) cost me around 750dhs... definitely whitens the teeth... the dentist will actually measure ur teeth colour against a chart... don't expect hollywood white... unless of course ur teeth aren't that discoloured... If you want Hollywood white, you'd have to get veneers!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:58
Thanks Lemon, I will try to keep up. Drove to Carrefour tonight and actually pleased with myself as it was incident free and not too much traffic. Like you Louise, I cannot stand it when people don't indicate, no consideration for other drivers. But I'm still not sure whether I can drive by myself around these places. I don't want to give up either yet sometimes I think it's far better to let DH drive rather than suffer all the stress driving here causes. I just can't wait to get back home to the UK and buy a car and drive around London, even that place is better than here and no-one honks like they do here. Even thinking about it just makes my blood boil. For those of you that do drive, keep safe ladies! Whatever happened to you, Effy?
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:56
After a terribly scary drive to work this morning I feel more human! I actually feel like I would consider getting a driver to drive me around so i dont get so stressed with the terrible terrible driving in the UAE. Does anyone have any suggestions. My DH has not got a driving licence so I drive everywhere and it is adding to my stress I feel so angry and on the verge of tears most mornings as the thought that people continue to try and kill me!! what is wrong with these people? HELP PLEASE! You just have to deal with it. Drivers are not necessarily better drivers than the rest of us and it would also be stressful to be a passenger in the car of a driver with all the idiots around.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:54
You want a medal? Yes I think I deserve one - it's been 5 days now! I think I have you beat - I have one here right now...and it's been 4 months for me!! Poor thing! lol - I went 5 months without a maid and I was ready to collapse from exhaustion.:)
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:43
[Why is it so problematic to support and be happy for a bunch who are happy for a change. And say something as simple as "congrats, enjoy"! Nevertheless, I am sorry again. I have to agree with this. Me too. It is nice to read that some people are happy here with their lives and jobs.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:42
I used to give the rate per hour as a tip i.e. 25 dirhams.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 08:41
I've got the Emirates Islamic Bank credit card... it's been only a month but it seems to be all good so far *touch wood* I left HSBC for EIB because I wasn't getting much out of the airmiles to be honest. SalsB, where did you get those surveys from? We also have the one from EIB. After one year of having it, we have enough miles for one business class trip to Western Europe if that is any indication.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:59
You want a medal?
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 16:28
Had a similar problem with Paul at JBR last year with DH and 2 friends here on holiday from UK and they would only take 1 voucher per table. I would have argued and stood my ground but DH didn't want to make a fuss. I plan to try them out again soon and will certainly insist on 2 vouchers for 4 people and see what happens. Is that not mentioned in the T & Cs?
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 19:18
England, France, & Belgium or France, Switzerland, & Austria
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 15:53
I want to bring my maid whom I sponsor back with me to the UK for July and part of August. She is Sri Lankan. Does anyone have any experience of doing that and what's involved in terms of visa's for the UK. My understanding she can't just enter on a tourist visa and she would need to enter as a foreign domestic worker which is more complex. Any advice appreciated. It's 'visas' not 'visa's'. lol - Imagine if everyone corrected every spelling and grammatical error of every thread on this site!
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 15:51
It's not a big deal though. Just go to AD and get a new license. It is good for 10 years. As long as they don't make you take the driving test....
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 15:43
They do that in the USA too.
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 08:55
We are moving to Mirdif in 2 weeks after 33 years in Sharjah, I was so excited to move, not sure now:( I think Mirdif is really nice and you will like it a lot. Everything is so near you and the traffic is not as bad as in other parts of Dubai.
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 06:30
It seems to take about 6 weeks for a letter to arrive from here to the USA.
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 20:45
Ah... in that case I apologize.... the Al Qusais branch has both delivery cars and a van! Ended up going with decent indian from nearby... with Briyani for me... heehee :) I think KD uses the big cars for big deliveries (i.e. big order or catering). They will not send someone all the way out to IC for 30 dirhams. Fortunately I live right next to them so I make small orders from them all the time. But that has been unfortunate for my waistline.
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 20:42
AnonDubai: Can't quote your post because of that stupid ad in the way. My daughter also has curly hair and I'm always putting it up cause it's more manageable. What product do you use for your daughter? Will be going to the US in 4 months so I will stock up on it. Thanks. I'll also be buying me the Boots leave in conditioner since it's got some good reviews. Hi. You can use this for adult hair too. You can get it at CVS/Walgreen's/Rite Aid, etc. Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 20:34
The delivery guys from KD go on foot or bicycle. Do you think they can go on the Emirates Road like that? lol How about Gazebo from Bin Sougat? I know it's not as cheap as KD but it is not that expensive either.
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 20:32
Children's City inside Creek Park is wonderful (Dolphinarium entrance). It is huge, has loads of interactive activities for all ages as well as a baby/toddler area. Best of all it''s only Dhs 10 for kids and you can spend the whole day. Unfortunately it doesn't open until 4 pm on a Friday.
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 19:41
I use a great product for my DD's curly hair but you can only get it in the USA. :(
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 19:33
LOL fair enough. But you can get it done where they don't break the bonds. For the OP, I found a nice little leave in conditioner in Boots, coconut and almond - amazing, totally calms the hair down. I was going to say the same thing. I have that one too and it is great!! It is this one, jkr.
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 20:46
What annoys me most about EK is that you STILL have to take a bus to the aircraft despite EK having it's own terminal because they can charge other airlines for using the airport gates and inconvenience their own passengers by busing remote stands! I will fly anything but EK for that reason alone..that mightnsound precious but when flying with two little ones, the last thing you need before a long flight is a blinking bus ride! That's bad, but not as bad as going down those steep stairs to get to the bus with little tired children and lots of carry-on bags. That's the kind of thing you'd expect in Western Europe, but not here!
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 20:09
But isn't ok for Barbie Doll to recommend things that she thinks are good? She is only giving a call center number so it's not like she is profiting directly from this and she is not slandering others.
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 18:47
Thanks. I will contact you shortly, and thanks BNBH for putting us in contact. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 04/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 18:40
Thanks.
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 17:41
Mrs T, are you there?
 
 
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