Azaiba37747 | ExpatWoman.com
 

Azaiba37747

Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 16:56
Also on Granada ITV, BBC World. Thought I would post this link as somewhat relevant!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/matt/
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 16:53
For those watching the flotilla tomorrow this will make you smile http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/matt/
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 15:59
Has anyone recently applied for a US visa on-line and how long did it take? Do you have to go the US Embassy for an interview or is the whole process on-line now? Would be grateful for any comments.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 16:11
Thank you. American Airlines will not fly pets to the UK cargo or otherwise so think it will be KLM via Amsterdam.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 15:45
Thanks will check with American Airlines. Some airlines do allow in the cabin, KLM, Swiss Air and Lufthansa. The problem I am having is that many airlines do not like to carry snub-nosed pets such as persian cats, pug dogs etc. as they may have breathing problems with the air pressure.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 15:29
I agree Sue62. Also the xx at the end of a post. Most strange!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 15:25
I know there are a lot of freelance hairdresser's in Dubai, but it is illegal.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 14:27
Raining in Muscat (again!)
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 16:38
We have rain in Oman and very strong winds this afternoon.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 15:53
I even switch off my OSN Satelite Box as someone posted in here some time ago they can get quite hot, and she knew of someone whose box caught fire.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 13:26
OSN are repeating Season 1 of the US version of The Killing on April 2, with back-to-back episodes.. Hopefully this will lead them to show Season 2 which commences in the US on April 1st.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 11:39
Park Inn
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 17:07
Pomegranate - yes.:(
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 11:46
Bump
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 12:56
Here is a new movie which will be released at the end of the month. Fabulous cast and great fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDY89LYxK0w
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 15:21
I think she may be a Birman cat. http://www.catfacts.org/birman-cat-facts.htm
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 15:02
Thank you Paris6 - most helpful:)
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 14:16
Thanks sarassister - no children. Red flower arrangement?
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 16:39
Bump
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 15:32
Does anyone have this model of Magimix lying unused in a cupboard and would like to sell as I need some spare parts in particular the stainless steel cutting blade.:)
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 14:33
Can anyone confirm that Canadian passport holders from other GCC countries who have a residence visa from that country and ID card, can now obtain a visa at Dubai airport upon arrival.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 13:02
Thank you ladies:)
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 12:48
I have coming up from Muscat this weekend. Can anyone tell me if I can buy fresh cranberries anywhere and also I need about 20 Christmas themed trays. Thanks for any ideas.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 11:16
When I lived in Dubai I was buying a very expensive lingerie set and the cashier (male) sneezed over them and was just about to wipe his nose before putting said items in a bag. Needless to say I decided not to make the purchase!!!!!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 13:54
I live in Muscat. I understand it is difficult to get places at The British School. If you did secure a place and do not drive you will need to look for accommodation in the MQ area (Madinat Qaboos). Taxis are not a great option here because of the terrible driving. Shopping, there are not the numerous malls that you have in Dubai which personally I enjoy. There is Al Fair Supermarket in the MQ area which is similar to Spinney's in Dubai. Cluttons and Hamptons are two real estate agencies you might want to contact in Muscat. It is a much nicer place to live than Dubai in my opinion.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 13:01
Without wishing to gloat (well actually I am!) For Eid we had the weekend of November 3 & 4 and then Eid November 5-9 and then the weekend of November 10 and 11. It was wonderful - 9 days in total!!!!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 19:56
Am I alone in thinking this woman is so hideous? Her report that H.R.H. Prince William will be mobilised to the Falklands next year for 6 weeks and she asks "Is the Missus going too?". Please Sky News get rid of this woman.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 19:49
DH,DS,DD,AWESOME, GOOD JOB,OMG, CRIMBO,BLIGHTY
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 21:26
Perhaps return home to Blighty?
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 15:18
Bump
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 15:12
Try Aldo in Dubai Mall they have large sizes and they are nice shoes.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 16:41
When are you visiting Oman?
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 11:13
Yes he can obtain a visa for the UAE at the border but sometimes it depends on the category of his employment and he may need to get an NOC letter from his employer.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:38
The Pet Sitting Business is rife with unqualified people who do it illegally and with no insurance. The same for mobile hairdressers, reflexology etc. I used to have a pet sitting business with a license and I got fed up wiith having to compete with people who did not have a license and know there were quite a few incidents of theft as well as inappropriate use of a clients home while they were on vacation so be warned. <em>edited by Azaiba on 09/08/2011</em>
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 15:25
Am I the only one who finds the search feature in here useless?!!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 13:10
bump
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 11:42
I loved it too but do not want to see the movie which comes out next month as they cast Anne Hathaway as Emma and judging from the trailer and reviews her accent is really, really bad.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 11:38
I agree with chizz. I cancelled my visa when I moved to Oman. I was here for almost 2 years before I brought my car up to Dubai to de-register and get export plates for Oman. I was just given an export certificate and plates. Didn't have a WOF. If in doubt get one of the companies that do the service on your behalf which is what I did. We went to the RTA near the Al Gharhoud Bridge and I was in and out in 10 minutes. Worth the Dhs 200. If you do a search in here there are a number of companies who can help you.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 16:07
When I lived in Dubai I used to pick up a salad sandwich most days on the way to work. Every single time I would be asked if I wanted it heated in the microwave. It drove me nuts but I repeatedly said you don't heat this type of sandwich and one day I imploded and had to find a new place to buy my sandwich so I sympathize with the OP!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 10:42
I have been told by my tv/satellite guy that OSN should be back by 2 pm. Would someone please post on here when the channels return as I am at work. Thanks.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 10:59
Thank you DS1958 - much appreciated!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 11:46
I thought the wedding was fabulous but agree with the comments about the bodice of both dresses not being fitted to flatter. Sarah Burton, the designer made the same mistake with the design of the dress for another high profile wedding. http://royalweddings.hellomagazine.com/prince-william-and-kate-middleton/galeria/20110307565/kate-middleton/wedding-dress/sarah-burton/1/2/
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 11:55
...........and a friend of mine getting her UAE driving license -she never drove a car but gave the traffic police her British provisional driving license .They did not know the meaning of provisional. Shaks - do we know each other because I did this? I had almost clinched getting my Sharjah license from the Head of Traffic Police when he took a phone call and was about to take my provisional UK license out of the plastic holder so flicked a couple of buttons open on my shirt-dress to distract him and voila I had my Sharjah license!!!!! edited by Azaiba on 28/04/2011 <em>edited by Azaiba on 28/04/2011</em>
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 17:10
In reply to desertprincess - Yes!!! I find a lot of people very, very sad constantly moaning and not able to solve the most simple issues/ problems, and cannot bear people who come to Dubai and want for example to have UK novelty nights etc. I remember when the Rose and Crown near the Intercontinental wanted to start a quiz night and there was almost a rebellion as no-one was remotely interested! Particularly as it was largely frequented by the very hard working offshore boys who did not need their drinking time interrupted by a quiz!!! Why leave the UK if you need to remind yourself constantly of the place? Just wondering... do any of you old timers get annoyed with newer expats constantly moaning about this, that or the other? edited by Azaiba on 26/04/2011 <em>edited by Azaiba on 26/04/2011</em>
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 17:03
I arrived January 1976. I lived in Sharjah and commuted to Al Nasr Square to work for Cluttons. In the summer it was not unusual to go without electicity for 10 hour stretches. I used to go to the Sharjah Carlton in Al Khan at lunch time and sleep under a beach umbrella. It was the best kept secret Dubai and the other Emirates and there was not the snootiness between expats that you get now. I am going to probably annoy a lot of people by saying most expats who are in Dubai now would not have stayed the course in the 70's. There were no shops to speak off and you normally did a huge shop for clothes etc when you were on annual leave. You even had to cut out the lables from any Marks and Spencer items you bought as they were banned here as were Revlon cosmetics, Coca-Cola and Cadbury's chocolates! The customs used to think me quite odd when I arrived back from the UK with English cucumbers and Cheddar Cheese! I used to use Fairy Washing Up Liquid to wash my dishes, me in the shower, my hair, my car and clothes. If you heard that KM Brothers Supermaket had a shipment you drove very quickly to stock up on anything you could get your hands on. There was not even the luxery of fresh milk just powdered and I used to have to boil my drinking water and filter it through a stoneware filter. It was hard at times but everyone I met was incredibly friendly and I made a lot of local friends who are still my close friends today. Again, something that doesn't happen very much now.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 16:34
I would avoid Sky News if Kay Burley is presenting. The woman is hideous!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 16:31
Can anyone recommend a good shop that sells wool carpeting, perhaps from the UK? I have made a search but did not find anything that is suitable thus far. Thanks.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 17:20
FilBrit - Thank you so much. Just had a look on google and looks exactly what I need. Have someone going up to Dubai on Thursday who will pick it up for me as it's difficult to find such items in Oman. Thank you again!
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 14:22
Thanks KKS I know several airlines take coins including BA but I don't know anyone traveling from Muscat on BA at the moment. It would be nice to donate locally if I could either here or Dubai.
Azaiba37747
157
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 11:49
Living in Oman I am biased, The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat. Restrained elegance and devoted reverance. Everyone who visits Oman should take the time to visit.
 
 
How expats in Germany can get German pension refund

Bye Bye Germany - Hello German Pension Refund?

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

International university transition tips

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

How to apply for Germany VBL Pension Refund as an expatriate | Germany Pension Refund

Bye Bye German Public Service Job - Hello VBL Pension Refund

Tourist SIM cards in Dubai guide

Tourist SIM Cards in Dubai: Where to Get One and Package Prices

World's most expensive cities to live in 2024

These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities To Live in 2024

Dubai ranked as one of the best cities to work in 2024

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

What are the signs that your online date is a fraud

8 Warning Signs Your Online Date is a Scammer

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Repatriation

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Leaving For Good

Best and Worst Countries to Get Started Abroad for New Expats

Best and Worst Countries for New Expats to Get Started Abroad

Under the Mango Tree by Robyn Fok | Expat Books

Expat Author Robyn Fok's 'Under the Mango Tree' Deals With Pet Grief & Loss

Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

(Images: Supplied)

Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

These Baby Travel Essentials Are Must-Haves For Your Next Family Getaway

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

Pictured: Prague

The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

House in Husavik

10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

The Labriz eforea spa location

Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing