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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 21:15
Have you tried www.backtobasicsuae.com. Maids load their CV's on there and some even have the odd picture. Personally if mine left now I would only take one who had never worked in Dubai before.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 21:09
Yes - it will be stated in their Contract which you get from the labour office when you sort out their visa.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 20:55
I don't think there are really any bad nurseries around its all about what fits you. DD goes to Blossom in Um Sequiem and is really happy there.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 20:52
Definitely do the Burj Khalifa. It bored me ridged but my mum really enjoyed it. I took my mum for afternoon tea at the Burj, it is expensive but she just loved the experience and the amazing views.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 20:44
Apple Selection - they tend to deal with law and banking sectors.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 20:36
Welcome, You don't say how exactly how old your boys are. I know that Star International do not have places for FS1 or FS2 this year ie., September, but they may have spaces for Year 1 and upwards. Star is a relatively new school in Dubai its about 2 years old but getting very popular.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 20:27
I might give it a go. Can't be any worse than the beauty lab. Had a bad bad experience there and still go back to Tips and Toes on the Palm! Thanks.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 00:39
Got mine from Geant. I resisted for so long but in the end gave into DD having one.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 00:30
I understand and agree. We are sort of on a budget, because this move is very quick and spontaneous due to a family emergency. But we are not planning on coming back to dubai.. so we want to do some stuff. And also... another question. What is cheaper to buy here than there? What should we bring? Where are you going to to?
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 23:56
Dr Loubser at Infinity is fabulous but can be difficult to get an apt with, if we can't get in to see him we see Dr Sean Petherbridge at Infinity too, he is a GP and very good too :) I second all of the above.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 23:51
Hi, put her details on this new website www.backtobasicsuae.com. They fill in an application form (its free to do) and any prospective new employers can see her CV and contact her direct.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 23:44
Another happy Jim will Fit it Customer. Expensive if you don't have alot for them to do but definitely worth the money. Plus they tidy up after themselves and turn up which is a plus here in Dubai.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 23:42
I would say she does but like the others have mentioned if you are feeling generous you could offer. My employment did pay for my renewal of my passport.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 23:40
I also love my blackberry. I opted for unlimited domestic.
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 09:43
As far as I am aware this is only available at the airport and I was told it was first come first serve basis.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 20:43
Good ole cash in hand!
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 20:40
I agree with TanyaR - whatever you decide to pay for her basic salary, add 1,000AED on top for accommodation and travel expenses.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 20:32
Loved it!
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 22:35
I've used them in the past and not had any problems.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 00:49
I've just booked a First Aid course for my helper and I through www.backtobasicsuae.com. If you book through the website you get 10% discount off the course. Its 350AED but if you book two different courses you get some sort of discount.
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 23:10
Ladies, after looking for a full-time housemaid to stand in for one month recently, I now have 3 lovely Sri Lankan housemaids available and looking for full-time work. All of them are highly recommended - either by myself or by close friends. They all speak good English, are great with children and good around the house - more like family than housemaids. One has her own visa and the other 2 need to be sponsored. Call me on 050 6558224 if you want more details or an introduction as it is so important to find a good lady and more important that she is recommended by a friend. Cappie, Just wanted to add its illegal to hire a maid who has their own visa.
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 23:09
Have a look at this website www.backtobasicsuae.com they have a selection of home help on there. I've just been searching - they have to fill in a questionnaire and it tells you whether they have references or not.
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 23:08
Same here and I'm based in Motorcity. Not that bothered now cause I'm going back to the UK on Saturday for 10 days so can catch up there!
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 23:02
They don't exist. I actually begrudge paying their commission for doing absolutely nothing.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:42
Thanks babyrat, Am I obligated to see her out of the country within 21 days after her visa expires? In any case, it looks like I need to pay her an airfare home- is that right? So she can't come back as a tourist if I cancel her visa and she goes to Kish? Thanks again. Your obligations as a sponsor finishes if (a) she finds another sponsor or (b) you send her home as I understand it. It would be much better if she finds another job as that way you save yourself her flight money back to wherever.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:32
Have a look at www.backtobasicsuae.com. I've already mentioned this website. I came across it at the ExpatWoman Education Fair I went to the other week. It has tips on getting maids, visa requirements etc and there is also a section for maids/nannies looking for work. Take a look.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:28
Have a look at www.backtobasicsuae.com this is a website with info on home help etc. I purchased a book from here for my nanny which is a guide to first aid. I also booked the nanny on the first aid course. The book comes in dual language. Having a Filipino nanny I obviously got the English/Filipino version! I find about this at the Expatwoman Education Fair which they held recently.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:29
Some schools ask for Post Date Cheques so beware.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:27
It is a sad day when people vote to strike in this present climate. Like another OP has said, I've a friend who works for BA who is ground staff here in Dubai and she has been training for months in case there is a strike.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:17
Mine didn't stop until 16/17 weeks! The only way I could stop that sick feeling was eating.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:16
We love Dr. Loubser at Infinity. He's always busy, but will always take his time with you and do the checks and answer your questions. Sometimes it makes him late, but I've found it's always worth the wait. Definitely second Dr. Loubster at Infinity Clinic. He has such good bed side manners, pleasing to the eye, never rushes and always asks when you stare at him blankly if you understood what he was staying. The other really good doctor there is Sean Petherbridge, his a GP but is really nice. Have always been happy with the doctors - the receptionists well they are what you would expect from your local NHS surgery in the UK!
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:11
Have a look at Building Blocks Nursery which is in Motorcity.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:06
I've had two live out nannies in the past and got one of them from the Classified Section. Her package in total came to 2700AED. She worked 5 days a week. She came to me for 8am and finished at 6pm but if she babysit I paid her extra and a taxi home. If you live near public transport than you could pay her slightly less for transport.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 23:00
Have a look at www.backtobasicsuae.com this is a website with info on home help etc. I purchased a book from here for my nanny which is a guide to first aid. I also booked the nanny on the first aid course. The book comes in dual language. Having a Filipino nanny I obviously got the English/Filipino version! They have a section on maids/nannies complete with CV's. It's worth having a looking. I find about this at the Expatwoman Education Fair which they held recently.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 22:55
1. She needs to go back to her own Country 2. If she goes to Kish she will need someone willing to sponsor her to come back to Dubai on a Visit Visa. 3. If she is still under your sponsorship then you will have to cancel her visa and pay for her to to back to her home country unless of course she finds another employer in that period.
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 22:49
I have had endless problems with Du reception, texts not being received/sent etc, etc etc. I've been a customer for 4 years! Luckily I have no mates so it doesn't matter too much, but I'd never want to rely on my phone in a crisis! lol
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 22:45
I missing my Easties and The Only Way is Essex! I think the problem is with DU. When I told DH about the cable saga he said that it happens every six months!
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 10:26
My sister and her family are leaving over the Easter period. Back to Europe!
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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 10:23
I sold quite alot of our furniture at the beginning of the year from Ikea using Dubizzle. I did put pictures up as well. In answer to your question Yes second hand does sell. I suppose it is all about timing. I had those book shelves which I sold for 150 each. It's better to sell them cheaply then not get anything for them at all.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:55
I know one family leaving over the Easter period, this isn't due to loss of job they are just being relocated back to somewhere in Europe.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 22:27
It's never too old. I was 38 when I fell pregnant. i don't think having one child changes your life too much. Have to say after breastfeeding everything for me has gone down South but nothing that a nip and tuck won't cure!
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 22:15
I think Bubbalicious is the best for kids but I also like the on at the Address Hotel in Dubai Marina Mall I think its called Amina or something but its a Saturday Brunch.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 22:10
Dont worry- its no big deal since you are applying for a residence visa for her. If you transfer the visa in country without exiting- it will work out at AED30 a day - so the fine will be a total of 450 dhs for 15 days whihc they will add on when they stamp.... It's 100AED per day - I cannot imagine the price going down!. Last May when DH had his visa sorted out and I'm not even sure how it happened but we got charged 500 AED cause DD's who was 2 years old at the time visa was overdue by 5 days.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 22:01
Party Shop at Motor City had nice things for a 1st birthday. I second Party Shop at Motor City. They had loads of different themes in there last week.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 21:58
I got most of my things from Party World in Motorcity. They have another branch on Jumeriah Beach Road. They have these little colouring/sticker books which cost 6AED each. They have lots of reasonably priced party favours for the goody bags in my opinion.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 21:53
I live in an Apartment in Motorcity and absolutely love it. Lots of kids of DD's age to play with she 2 years old. I love the fact that we can walk to the shops etc. Each building has two entrances and there is always a ramp for push chairs. DD loves using the ramp for going down on her scooter. It is very family friendly. There is a nursery in Motorcity and a Child's Enrichment Centre on your door step. Rent is also very reasonable. If you move her try and get a property owned by Union Properties as that way you will have a service contract and Serve U the maintenance company on site usual comes within the one hour. I don't think you can go far wrong in moving here.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 22:29
30 only because I think thats a nice age!
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 22:13
Would definitely recommend Jorge at Fav Things. Suggest you book in advance as he gets pretty booked up. 04 4341984.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:55
I was going to say Cyprus. Stayed in Paphos.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:53
Have to say I've never really had a bad one and if they were they normally replace them.
 
 
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