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Latest post on 28 February 2015 - 00:33
I cant agree with you on Blue Oasis and wouldn't trust them for more than the annual vaccinations I had 2 bad experiences with them, and their poor judgment killed my dear cat Why would your first post be dragging up a year old post in order to put a bad review..? :( :thinking:
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 17:36
wickedangel_78, did you remove your post or did admin? What was wrong with what you said? I thought you made really good points... :(
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 16:24
Many Syrians here are without residency, they can't go back home as many lost their homes, they can't enrol their children in schools and they don't even have income, they live on charities from other families around So unless you know their situation please stop suggesting reporting and so on. Not all expats have income or even have the option to go back home! And no the red crescent does not help families who are staying here illegally You make a very good point that I hadn't thought of. I totally understand that reporting them may not be the right thing to do, if as you say they are staying there illegally. However, if the children are being abused in some way then their sad situation, illegal or not, doesn't make it acceptable. Can you suggest something that the OP could do to help?
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 16:04
Can anyone verify that foreign children here have to go to school? Anon - so many I believe are homeschooled here, for one, due to the expensive fees. The children claim to be from R@@sia but hearing them consistently speak Arabic. [b'>It would not be in my best interests to report I fear.[/b'> "[i'>Better remain silent, better not even think, if you are not prepared to act[/i'>." - Annie Besant "[i'>There are moments in Life when keeping silent becomes a fault, and speaking an obligation. A civic duty, a moral challenge, a categorical imperative from which we cannot escape[/i'>." - Oriana Fallaci "[i'>All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing[/i'>." Edmund Burke [b'>Please remember to ring tomorrow.[/b'>
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 14:47
To the person who down arrowed me - I hope your children never have to put up with what I see! Think before 'pressing' please. It wasn't me, but have you thought that maybe the were thumbing down the situation rather than you? This has come up before and peoples' idea of what the thumb system is can be quite different. They may have been thinking "how terrible" also, which isn't the same as disagreeing or thumbing-down what you have said...
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 20:13
How about clay pigeon shooting at Jebel Ali? Just googled it and it's for 13 years and up. Sure you could do that seated? You could always ask them if it's something they might fancy! http://www.jaresortshotels.com/Properties/JAGR/SportsLeisure/ShootingClub/ActivityCentre.aspx
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 20:03
I was taken for a big ride today! I'm fuming! I usually do my nails at Nadia beauty style on szr and I'm always happy with my nails. Today, I was pushed for time and decided to visit Sheba beauty in silicon oasis, booked myself in for a gelish mani and pedi, on their website it's listed as "[b'>gelish manicure and pedicure combo -165[/b'>" Now the description says it all... Or so I thought! They told me oh they have an offer, 130 for both and you get a free 20 min foot massage. I though oh great, sounded good! Went there, had my 130aed offer and went to pay... 310aed please madam! Whattttt?? Yeah the offer is not for gelish, the gelish is extra. They should have told me when I booked first of all. Second of all, tips and toes, which is far more upmarket than this little hidden salon in silicon oasis charges 210aed for the same! And all of a sudden the combo they have on their website doesn't include a manicure and pedicure, it's just a gelish overlay. Just got a call from the manager that was very defensive, I explained to her that I'm basically comparing it with what I normally get for 145 (that includes removal also!) from Nadia, or for 210 from tips and toes. And the cherry on the cake is they've done a horrible job!! It's uneven and full of bubbles!!! Even if I've paid 10aed elsewhere, I would've complained. Probably the worst set of gelish I've had in my life... They will definitely not see me again. Especially after the conversation I had with the manager. I don't say the client is always right, but I feel they have to make it clear if they are going to charge you extra for a manicure and pedicure that should be included in the combo, as per their website! Rant over, still annoyed! To be fair to them, on their website it does say "Gellish normal hands + feet combo" AED 165 It doesn't say mani & pedi..... And their special valentines offer of mani /pedi with free massage for AED 130 doesn't say anything about gellish. Not saying they haven't been devious and conned you, but it is there clearly on their website. And nooooo, before anyone jumps on me, I'm nothing to do with the salon, just had time on my hands so looked them up out of curiosity.... :biggrin:
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 01:06
Are you saying then that you feel the animals are healthy and happy and have enough room? How did your children "engage" with the "live creatures" as from what I understand they simply pace up and down in misery? I am a bit confused! Yes, I feel that the animals are healthy, cared for by the staff, and are adequately protected from the elements. Plenty of the animals have adequate room to roam, eg the giraffes, ostriches, deer, barbary sheep, pelicans, smaller simians, cormorants, peacocks, various other birds, marmosets, turtles, sand cats. I teach my kids to observe and appreciate their behaviour. The larger animals pace in their cages. I do comment on that, reminding my kids that their natural habitats are wide, open spaces. Out of interest, because you mentioned you think some of the animals have enough space, I looked at the zoo on google maps. The ENTIRE zoo is about 300 metres by 75 metres. I do not know how big the giraffe enclosure is, but I cannot imagine that they, or any other animal for that matter has anywhere near enough room to sustain their sanity and genetic requirement to roam. I seem to remember being able to see giraffe's heads as you drove past out on the road. How are they protected from the elements? When you are teaching your children to "observe and appreciate their behaviour", what do you mean? That you are saying it is okay for animals to be slowly turned insane or that it is not...? I cannot believ you are saying it is okay and if you are saying that it is not okay for animals to be stuck in tiny concrete spaces being driven mad then how, in all consiousness can you keep paying money to support such abject terror and misery?
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 11:38
I am really surprised by this. I have taken my kids loads of times to Dubai Zoo, and we've never seen "live feed" in any of the animal cages. Without wishing to provoke an argument, but I'm genuinely curious - if you have taken your kids loads of times to the zoo, what do you like about the place? I like the variety of animals there, I like that they provide a home to exotic animals initially brought into the country as "pets", and I like that the zoo is well-shaded by mature trees. The head of the zoo used to write a column for "Gulf News", and you can clearly see from his writing that he genuinely cares about the animals. The distance from my home is convenient. I spent many afternoons pushing my children in a P&T double stroller from my home to the zoo, a good run around to tire them out, then walking back home in time for bath and dinner. I always preferred to take my children to the zoo myself, out in the fresh air, and engaging with live creatures, rather than leaving them with a maid in a noisy, brain-numbing "soft play" or "games arcade" in a shopping mall. The only point where I agree is that the zoo houses far more animals than it was initially meant to, way back in the 1970s. Thank you for replying and your honesty. Are you saying then that you feel the animals are healthy and happy and have enough room? How did your children "engage" with the "live creatures" as from what I understand they simply pace up and down in misery? I am a bit confused!
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Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 19:48
Sadly CM, many people don't understand the concept of voting with their feet. The zoo is terrible, cramped inappropriate conditions, animals that are clearly bored and stressed. I can't really blame the curator, as sadly many of the animals in there have been confiscated and given to him or dumped, so they do what they can with what they've got. But people have been campaigning for years to have it shut down and a proper facility built for the animals. I went there once - years ago and I swore never again. edited by FairyDust on 18/02/2015 I had actually heard (now you come to mention it), that they get dumped with a lot of animals so bless them for trying to do their best to help by taking them on. But it also makes me very sad as in some ways it may be kinder to put the animals to sleep rather than "save" them from whatever misery they were in before just to eke out their lives in another version of misery. Maybe not as bad, but surely not so much better...? They may not be being physically abused but surely a life in a cramped pen staring into space for the rest of their [b'>un[/b'>-natural life is mental abuse? It makes my heart ache that such a wonderful country allows animals to live like that when they have the means to do so much more. :(
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Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 12:11
My daughters went with a group of other kids last friday afternoon to visit the Dubai Zoo. They were upset after seeing live bunnies in one of the larger snake/pythons living quarters. I have never been to that zoo for other reasons but isn't it cruel to feed live animals and also during times when little ones are there? I understand the chain of nature and its part of wildlife but this is a "zoo" I am really surprised by this. I have taken my kids loads of times to Dubai Zoo, and we've never seen "live feed" in any of the animal cages. Without wishing to provoke an argument, but I'm genuinely curious - if you have taken your kids loads of times to the zoo, what do you like about the place? I ask because I have never been, the reports about how awful it is and how unhappy the animals look made me stay away. Obviously you can't see it the same way otherwise you wouldn't be supporting it. If nobody went then the authorities may have to do something about it, but whilst people go time and time again there is obviously something there that people enjoy and I'm wondering what it is since I haven't been..?
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 00:01
I have a friend who special ordered a Pomeranian puppy from petzone. She saw pics and descriptions of their temperaments, of all the puppies they had available from different breeders. She seems really happy with her puppy, and no health issues. Pics and descriptions, seriously???!!! How does a "pic" show a temperament and of course no-one lies in a description in order to make a few bucks! This makes me so very sad! Yes, your friends puppy may be healthy, but it's poor mum is still stuck somewhere, alone, trapped in a tiny, stinky cage, churning out puppies only for them to be dragged away from her before they should be. She will have litter after litter after litter after litter until she either dies from it or is killed because she can't get pregnant anymore. Bravo to your friend for funding puppy mills and getting lucky and getting a healthy pup.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 15:34
Hi MM11, just wondered if you have ever owned a persian before or if you just like the look of them? If you have had one then please just ignore me :D But if not.... my friend had one, utterly gorgeous but phew, hard work or what?!! I looked after him for a fortnight whilst they went on holiday, never again! Needed brushing at least every other day or he got dreadlocks, could have really done with every day but I just simply didn't have the time, his eyes needed wiping with a damp cotton wool pad every day as he got all crusty and oh the dangleberries on his rear end... :\: he was fussy about his food, he pooed on the floor if there was already one poo in his lit tray... he needed more attention than a toddler! Now of course, the one you adopt may not be like that.... but it may be!!!! All the best with your decision, please do adopt though, and I agree with the other posters that say - go to an adoption day, you will be chosen by your new furbaby, not the other way round! ;)
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 14:03
I originally joined in 2003 (under a different user name) and trust me, if you think it's mean now, you wouldn't have stood a chance back then! At one point a few years ago members were going through new names after bannings like water... :lol: (not me I hasten to add). I am a big believer that any internet forum is not for the faint hearted or easily offended. On the whole, I would say EW ladies are a helpful, good bunch but they don't suffer fools....
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 17:34
No problems in Saheel either...
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 16:52
An update for those who are interested. Ive lost 7.9kgs as of this morning, the last 7 days on juices made at home from raw veg and some raw fruit. Im following a 28 day nutritionally balanced programme. My Dr is impressed and is now reading up, my BP has reduced, my heart rate also, clothes are getting looser, and the daily weekly photos show a vast improvement to my skin, face shape and colour of my eyes - Ive been told I look 10 years younger. FYI, Im not on any processed juices or detox tablets or other fad diets, this is just raw plant based food into juices. I havent been hungry, drank lots of water and taking some walking or gym exercise 3-4 times in a week. Getting lots of fresh air and sunshine walking home during the week to the metro and at weekends. Good luck to those on a new year regime - Im telling myself its not a new year resolution its a new way of life. Its good to be organised to be successful :) I don't want to put a downer and dampener on your success but... Please tell me that your loss hasn't been in the last 12 days when you said you had started this? If so that is dangerous and unsustainable. After the 28 days what do you do? If you go back to eating normal food then almost certainly all the weight will come back on. You have lost mostly water weight, with a small amount of fat and some muscle. Also, where do you get your protein, fats, carbohydrates and fibre from? You might temporarily be looking younger, but honestly, if you keep on doing what you are doing you will be looking and feeling very ill. Your body needs protein, good fats and fibre to function.... Please don't carry on with this, simply eat less of everything and move more.
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 14:45
We used AIR B and B and rented a small house. The prices are pretty reasonable and if your planning on renting a car etc..... Then it's a great save! Food is not included as you would have to make it yourself! Good luck! Thanks M24, kind of you to reply! But we are definitely planning on not driving or cooking... ;)
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 13:57
Sakhifa, HellsBells and momof3, thank you so much for taking the time to reply! You have given us lots of ideas to look at! Shopping will actually be low on our list of things to do, although I am sure I might squeeze in just a little... ;) Expatwoman ladies are the best!!! :cool:
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Latest post on 10 January 2015 - 12:32
Thanks Bread&Butter for your suggestion. We aren't going to be driving though which is why we are wanting to stay somewhere in Disney itself with the monorail / bus access to the parks. But thanks for taking the time to reply! :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2015 - 19:58
DXB AGAIN, wonderful, thanks so much! Animal Kingdom is one of the places I thought about as our daughter loves animals. I'll have a look at the website you mention! Thanks again.
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 19:42
Sue, brilliant, thank you! Hadn't heard of the Hoop-de-Doo sounds right up LO's street, will look into that! Not sure she knows what an autograph is, so hopefully queuing for them might not be an issue. Luckily, she's quite young for her age, so Harry Potter hasn't reached her yet, it's still Princesses, Fairy's, Mickey Mouse etc. She also just hit the 4ft mark (Daddy is 6' 3") so she's pretty much okay for rides. ;) She's only 6 and a half at the moment so I dread to think how tall she'll be by the time we go in October! I'll be the shrimp! :( Thanks again!
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 18:24
I haven't been for a number of years, but I will say that all locations or themes on the resort itself are pleasant and clean and give you access to the parks. You will find that you will not be spending much time in the rooms themselves as there is so much to do. If you want to spend more on a better room for your luggage to enjoy, by all means go ahead -- LOL. Enjoy yourselves and have a great time. (My grown kids still have their 'allowed" one stuffed animal from their trip when they were probably 6 to 8 years old.) I can't get them to get rid of them. Haha, that's what I thought when I saw the prices of the Polynesian! But I do like my big comfy beds, nice bath and the such like for when we are in there... ;) Also, our LO will be 7 when we get there so I guess there won't be too many late nights. Which hotel did you like? I don't want to pay deluxe really, but also don't want really basic since it's an almost once-in-a-lifetime trip. We want kind of middle of the road but there seem to be so much choice!! Thanks so much for the insight though. I hope I can manage to restrict my girl to one stuffed animal! ;)
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 18:20
We stayed in the old or,sans area it was great bus access was easy. Enjoy it we did. Really memorable holiday. Thanks for that, tried to find the place you said, but a bit lost... is that the name of the hotel? Sorry for being dim! And thanks again!
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 12:23
Aw Nomad, my heart goes out to you, so sorry for your loss. 20 years is a grand old age, he was clearly a well loved family member and yes, as with the loss of any family member, two or four legged, today is such a sad day for you all, big hugs.
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Latest post on 29 December 2014 - 13:45
Nope - Im studying nutrition and bilology also. First, the sugar in fruit is not the same as white refined toxic sugar. Second, the juices are vegetable based with fruit added. Ive juiced before and Ive seen my mums diabetes 2 readings drop after 7 days on juicing (bearing in mind there are 35 apples alone consumed by her on the first 3 days). The body is nature, fruit and veg is raw nature full of active enzymes, the body knows what to do with something natural and therefore, no there is no spike in sugar levels on any amount of juicing as long as a proper programme is followed (Jason Vale - Juicemaster or Joe Cross or Natural Juice Junkie etc). NOTE : this does not include shop bought juices in cartons or bottles as they are FULL of sugar and are heavily processed/pasteurized with little/no nutritional value (just calories), they WILL Spike your sugar levels) I don't know how to do multiple post quotes so have just quoted the above one, and copied this one: [i'>Fatexpatdxb replied : Ive just completed one day water cleanse - lost 1.8kgs in one day, bloating reduced - need to fit in my jeans Weds eve! Today IM drinking more water, 1 avocado in 2 halfs, and a yogurt. Hoping to lose another 0.5kgs in the next 24hrs. Then Im on a nutritionally balanced and programmed juice detox - 28 days this time - try it - www.juicemaster.com. Plan on losing another 15kgs by end of Jan.....[/i'> If you are studying nutrition and biology then you should know that: A) The body does a perfectly good job of detoxing itself - that's what your kidneys, liver and other internal organs are for. If it's a toxin your body can't get rid of, then juice can't either. B) Any sugar, fruit or otherwise causes blood sugar spikes. C) Unless you are extremely morbidly obese and have a huge amount to lose then aiming for 15 kilos (33 lbs) in just over a month is dangerous. To lose weight and keep it off, you should aim for a maximum of 1 - 2 pounds (half to one kilo) a WEEK, you are aiming for 1 lb A DAY. If you do manage to eat so little that you do lose that amount of weight, then it will be mostly water weight and muscle loss. All the best with your weight loss journey, but please do a bit more studying before you embark on such a damaging plan. If you have any doubts, join myfitnesspal.com (it's free) and post what you have put on here in their forums and let them point you in the right direction.
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 20:10
In that case I would definitely go and stand there until they sorted it. There is no reason at all for it to take so long to sort out. If it came to it they could immediately open a new account and put his money in to it and arrange delivery for a new card tomorrow. A few years ago they messed up delivering a credit card to me, just before I was due to go on leave. Basically they said they had sent it when they hadn't etc etc. I (politely) kicked up such a fuss that they managed to deliver it the SAME day, despite them saying there was absolutely not a chance that it could be done! They could do it, they just can't be bothered!
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 19:22
Well end of story is totally unbelievable, after spending an entire morning at the bank he found out it was an error! None of the staff could tell him why this mistake happened, after insisting on seeing the branch manager was simply told it will take 3 days to reinstate the account and not even a sorry. He was due to fly home on Wednesday, he has lost his flight and is going to miss Christmas with his family and is stuck waiting without any access to funds for another three days because everything has been blocked and they are unable to simply press a button to reinstate it as fast as they were able to mistakenly close it. Absolutely incredible. What a nightmare, HSBC are a joke! :( Without wishing to pry, how come he has lost his flight home? Had he not paid for it already or something? Can his friends not rally round to lend him enough cash for a few days so he can go home? If I were him I would go and stand at HSBC tomorrow until they gave him enough cash to go home with....
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 21:36
Sorry CheekyMonkey but her name is quite obvious. And yes marriage is about an equal partnership, and each person has their role in a marriage. And in this case his role is to provide for the family regardless of whether she works or not. If I am married, and I want to work it's my right to do so. The fact that his money is ours and my money is mine, is not at all dark ages as you call it. It gives me more financial freedom. And no, I am also not required to cook and clean for my husband either. So again, no dark ages. And no, it is not poor man. Men know very well what marriage entails. Because your view on marriage is a certain way doesn't mean you need to pity whoever has a different way, or look down on it. What works for you, might not work for someone else and the other way around. In their case, again, he is asserting his man of the house attitude only when it suits him. He wants to have control over petty little things, but is not man enough to take care of his wife. Where did I say I looked down on anybody?! I just think marriage should be about equality. In all things. I did say in MY HUMBLE OPINION.... Which I believe I am entitled to express on an open forum, just as much as you. MY HUMBLE OPINION clearly shows that I respect other people's views but again, I am entitled to mine. I also feel in MY HUMBLE OPINION, that women who say "What's mine is mine and what's yours is also mine" aren't looking at marriage in a fair and equal manner, irrespective of religious or cultural norms. Just MY HUMBLE OPINION. All the very best of luck with your forthcoming marriage Marroosh, may he bring you pots and pots of money for you spend on your hearts's desires and want nothing in return ;) Sorry if I have given the impression I was getting married lol was just giving an example:) Was this not you then...? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic212460-premarital-checkup.aspx QUOTE from Marroosh: It's a medical check up done before marriage. Mostly required when getting married to GCC nationals. My future hub is not GCC but in Yemen they require the same if a man is marrying a foreigner. They are blood tests done to see if you don't carry in scary diseases. That is an old thread that someone has dug up again. It's from last year, didn't end up getting married.... Oh, I didn't see the first date! ;( I'm genuinely sorry that it didn't work out, for whatever reason, I was only teasing you... :( But I'm sure in the future the right man will come along for you with those pots of money! ;)
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 21:04
Sorry CheekyMonkey but her name is quite obvious. And yes marriage is about an equal partnership, and each person has their role in a marriage. And in this case his role is to provide for the family regardless of whether she works or not. If I am married, and I want to work it's my right to do so. The fact that his money is ours and my money is mine, is not at all dark ages as you call it. It gives me more financial freedom. And no, I am also not required to cook and clean for my husband either. So again, no dark ages. And no, it is not poor man. Men know very well what marriage entails. Because your view on marriage is a certain way doesn't mean you need to pity whoever has a different way, or look down on it. What works for you, might not work for someone else and the other way around. In their case, again, he is asserting his man of the house attitude only when it suits him. He wants to have control over petty little things, but is not man enough to take care of his wife. Where did I say I looked down on anybody?! I just think marriage should be about equality. In all things. I did say in MY HUMBLE OPINION.... Which I believe I am entitled to express on an open forum, just as much as you. MY HUMBLE OPINION clearly shows that I respect other people's views but again, I am entitled to mine. I also feel in MY HUMBLE OPINION, that women who say "What's mine is mine and what's yours is also mine" aren't looking at marriage in a fair and equal manner, irrespective of religious or cultural norms. Just MY HUMBLE OPINION. All the very best of luck with your forthcoming marriage Marroosh, may he bring you pots and pots of money for you spend on your hearts's desires and want nothing in return ;) Sorry if I have given the impression I was getting married lol was just giving an example:) Was this not you then...? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic212460-premarital-checkup.aspx QUOTE from Marroosh: It's a medical check up done before marriage. Mostly required when getting married to GCC nationals. My future hub is not GCC but in Yemen they require the same if a man is marrying a foreigner. They are blood tests done to see if you don't carry in scary diseases.
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 18:40
Sorry CheekyMonkey but her name is quite obvious. And yes marriage is about an equal partnership, and each person has their role in a marriage. And in this case his role is to provide for the family regardless of whether she works or not. If I am married, and I want to work it's my right to do so. The fact that his money is ours and my money is mine, is not at all dark ages as you call it. It gives me more financial freedom. And no, I am also not required to cook and clean for my husband either. So again, no dark ages. And no, it is not poor man. Men know very well what marriage entails. Because your view on marriage is a certain way doesn't mean you need to pity whoever has a different way, or look down on it. What works for you, might not work for someone else and the other way around. In their case, again, he is asserting his man of the house attitude only when it suits him. He wants to have control over petty little things, but is not man enough to take care of his wife. Where did I say I looked down on anybody?! I just think marriage should be about equality. In all things. I did say in MY HUMBLE OPINION.... Which I believe I am entitled to express on an open forum, just as much as you. MY HUMBLE OPINION clearly shows that I respect other people's views but again, I am entitled to mine. I also feel in MY HUMBLE OPINION, that women who say "What's mine is mine and what's yours is also mine" aren't looking at marriage in a fair and equal manner, irrespective of religious or cultural norms. Just MY HUMBLE OPINION. All the very best of luck with your forthcoming marriage Marroosh, may he bring you pots and pots of money for you spend on your hearts's desires and want nothing in return ;)
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 17:54
She may well be from a Muslim marriage or a culture where this is the norm, her screen name may or may not be an indication of that. My name is Cheeky Monkey, does that make me actually a primate? Also, just because it is a religious or cultural norm for the man to burden ALL the financial responsibility for his wife's every whim does not make it right. There are lots of things that are accepted, even in this day and age, it doesn't make them acceptable. If someone came on here complaining that she and her husband both worked but that when he came home he expected her to do all the cooking, cleaning, ironing, child care etc and refused to lift a finger to help because in their culture it was the expected norm for the woman to do this, then there would be outrage about such an old fashioned notion and all sorts of plans to get him to shoulder more responsibility. I am sorry but in my humble opinion a marriage is about equality / partnership, looking after each other, in any religion or culture. Why should the man shoulder all the financial burden? Stop putting women into the "kept" dark ages for goodness sake. The OP works, she should help pay, just as she should have a say in food choices. What a ridiculous and selfish notion that the man should pay for everything and the woman should just keep all her money to fritter away as she pleases. Poor old men!
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Latest post on 12 December 2014 - 16:01
I disagree with those who say she should buy her own stuff. [b'>First of all it's her husband's responsibility to cover ALL the expenses in their marriage, including her clothing and other stuff she needs. Her money she earns from her salary is HERS to spend and he has no say over it nor has he any right to ask her to contribute a single dirham[/b'>. This guy is asserting his "authority", being the man in the house, only in ways that suit him. He has no shame when it comes to his wife having to pay her own way, while he still wants to call the shots. And on top of that he disrespects her and uses her depression against her when he can. He is an a@@. Sorry OP but it's the truth. You are going to have to stand up for yourself. Calmly and cool, which I am sure is not easy. But you have kids and you don't want your kids to think it's ok that daddy abuses mommy. Do you have your parents here? Are you close enough to them to talk about them and seek help? I have to disagree with that bit! If they are both working then why should HE pay for everything? That's a very old fashioned notion from when women didn't work so of course the man had to pay for everything. But in this day and age if both are working, then both are responsible for bills, proportionate to what they are earning. Why on earth should the woman be able to earn money and keep it all for herself without helping with the bills! What would happen if the man said "Well, I earnt it, I'm spending it all on me, me, me!" It is very mean and controlling to dictate what the OP eats and it is very wrong of him to call her a psycho especially as she has had mental health problems in the past. But we are only hearing one side of the story here. OP, you mentioned that he says what you want is too expensive or you will waste it. Are you choosing very expensive items or do you have a habit of buying things you like the look of and then not eating them? Maybe he is trying to cut down the bills a little and it's not as sinister as it is coming cross. This sounds like a conversation I would have with my daughter in the supermarket. If this is not the case then I would simply just go and buy what I wanted and enjoy it. However, it does sound like you married a dud and I'm sorry he's mean to you, that's not what married life should be like.
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 18:45
It really doesn't matter what checks the RTA or Uber do on their drivers. Just because they haven't been caught it doesn't mean a driver of either is not a threat. This is the first incident I have heard about an Uber driver, I have heard lots of problems of inappropriate advances made by taxi drivers in Dubai... I used Uber in South Africa and the experience was brilliant. Clean car, polite driver, easy ride. Many of Dubai taxis are also the same, however many have stinky cars, are rude and are appalling drivers. This is the same pretty much all over the world. One of the advantages of Uber is that since it is their own personal car they tend to respect it more so keep it clean and are less likely to drive more carefully as it is their own insurance that will be affected if they have to claim. I think if you were to compare stats of problems (accidents / inappropriate advance etc etc) in ordinary taxis and Uber cabs around the world, I think Uber would come out more favourably. If this had been an ordinary cab in Delhi do you think it would have been worldwide news? I suspect not...
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Latest post on 06 December 2014 - 12:57
DIETS DONT WORK !! CHANGING EATING HABITS AND LIFESTYLE DO. Agree, that is what 12 hour eating is about, its not a food restricted diet, its a lifestyle change that involves eating your usual foods, preferably healthy balanced meals, in a 12 hour period instead of freely over the day and night. In my case it will only involve having my last meal one hour earlier than usual, hardly a diet! edited by Di@DXB on 05/12/2014 IF YOU CANT PEEL IT AND IF ITS NOT SOLD IN A BUTCHERS YOU SHOULDN'T EAT IT. Opps the caps lock button was stuck. Processed foods, sugar and carbs should be avoided or reduced. Its soooo easy to lose weight if you eat the right foods in the right amounts and go for a walk once a day. Salads and vegetables wont make you put on weight no matter what time you eat them. Incorrect. Unless you have a medical condition or intolerance to certain food, you can lose weight eating nothing but pizza and sitting on the sofa... wouldn't recommend it as you'd be short of all sorts of vitamins and things and your muscles would be rubbish, :lol: but the fact is, if you burn more calories than you put in your mouth, you WILL lose weight. Conversely if you eat three thousand calories of carrots and lettuce, you WILL put weight on. Obviously, eating mostly healthily and doing some exercise is the best way to go but there is no need to drastically alter your life and stick to only certain foods or time windows in order to lose weight. Don't go with something you can't stick with for the rest of your life, as for [i'>most[/i'> people, once they've lost weight on whatever miracle diet they've chosen and try to go back to normal eating, the weight comes back on and more. Oh and I've been on the "12 hour diet" for basically my entire adult life, (so coming up on three decades). It just so happens I tend to have my first food of the day after about 7am and as a rule I don't have anything once dinner is over and that's by about 6.30pm. It's not a diet, it's just the way my day goes and I've been skinny and I've been fat....
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 11:12
Without wishing to pry or be insensitive - are you married? As that may alter responses...
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Latest post on 04 October 2014 - 22:19
My Fiancée used a proposal planner called the proposal boutique. They are based in Dubai and help men with their marriage proposal. Our proposal was amazing and it started with a Dubai based treasure hunt around all my favourite places and then ended with a beautiful table on the beach at Anantara. The day was filled with surprises and we even had a surprise photographer. amazing! Would certainly recommend. Seriously pinkprincess - about as subtle an advertisement as a sledgehammer on a walnut! This thread is EIGHTENN months old! Would be better to just pay for advertising... I'm married, but sure as heck I won't be recommending the Proposal Boutique to anyone who isn't!!
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Latest post on 03 October 2014 - 11:11
ShadyPiper - sorry can I please jump on the bandwagon of questions since you seem to know what you are talking about! :D Where do the dogs go on the plane? Do you have to buy another seat to put them on? Also, have you ever had problems with other passengers saying they have allergies or just generally complaining they don't want animals near them? What do the cabin crew do then? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm sure the answers will be really helpful for those with little dogs! :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 11:15
I absolutely agree that male cleaners should not be allowed in the girls toilet. And certainly should not have their phones out going into [i'>either[/i'> toilet. And I definitely think the headteacher should be approached. However, sadly, it must be remembered that women can be as dodgy as men.... Should female cleaners be allowed to clean the boys toilets? Just because it's less likely doesn't mean they haven't been pressed into taking photos for someone. I would suggest that the school a) does not allow any cleaner to clean the children' toilets during break times (there is no need, it can be done after. When I was at school the janitor cleaned after school hours) and b) that phones are not allowed whilst they are working (there are plenty of businesses where personal mobile phones are not alowed during work hours)
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 11:07
Fitness pal. Calorie counting and exercise. The boring way. .. This! myfitnesspal.com - best tool ever, if you log properly, it makes you realise just how many calories you didn't think you were eating!! ;)
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 22:18
We used the white stretch Hummer from Dubai Exotic Limo for our wedding in 2006 and I'm fairly sure we had a bottle of fizz!
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Latest post on 27 September 2014 - 13:00
We've got the Trunki Boostapak (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trunki-BoostApak-Travel-Backpack-Booster/dp/B003HKQJFK). It's a bit bigger than the bubble-bum but we travel a lot and have found it to be brilliant. Also doubles up as hand luggage as it's basically a hard rucksack. LO loves carrying it and pretending she's a turtle! The best thing we found is that our LO can also sit on it on the plane in order to see the TV screen better! :) Have been using it since she was three, but she is tall for her age.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 20:45
The thumbs system is kind of useless if only people on certain operating system / web browsers can see them don't you think?! Why is that, anyone know?
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 11:09
I second Atlantis. Lots to do for kids, water park, aquarium and the kids club!
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Latest post on 05 September 2014 - 00:28
I also can't help with your request, but when I had supply problems, I was advised to take Milk Thistle and Brewers Yeast by a midwife. Worked a treat and easily available...
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Latest post on 03 September 2014 - 18:58
There are pharmacies in the airport so you may not even have to leave the building... Perhaps give them a ring and see if they stock your medication?
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 11:18
It was a loooong time ago, but I had a rub-in tan done at Cleopatra's Spa at Wafi. Maybe worth a call to the to see if they still do it... I think it was St Tropez as well.
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 16:18
Congratulations on your 5 stars Izzy. Come on Admin, a groupon voucher for a [b'>Brazillian[/b'> is the least Izzy deserves for 5 stars and all the traffic she has brought to EW with her witty comments Don't be meanies now ;) Which though - the Blow-out or the wax-off kind...? ;)
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 19:10
Nooor, I can't help with which hospital to go to, but, something to think about. Are you married? Do you have a credit card? The only reason I ask those questions is that if you are not married, and go into labour, there may be trouble at the hospital if you are a resident and pregnant but not married, especially a government hospital if I understand correctly. And when I went into hospital (planned hospital, pre-authorised BUPA cover etc) the first thing they did was take my husband to the accounts office to get his credit card details before they would even LOOK at me! (Maybe not all hospitals do that but still... they might). If your answer is "NO", then I would definitely think about going home for the birth. All the very best to you.
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Latest post on 29 July 2014 - 15:25
Just be wary, I believe (and I am happy for someone to say I'm wrong) that it is illegal for a tutor to freelance if they are not on your sponsorship.
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 18:45
If I had a maid I would ask her what she would like off. Not many employers give both Eid and Christmas off (or Diwali etc), so I would give her the choice. If she wants more than the one for her own faith off then I would expect her to take it as holidays just like most of the rest of the workforce have to. But I would let her do that as she may want to celebrate different holidays according to the faith of her friends.
 
 
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