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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 10:41
I have asked a couple of urgent questions on the Qatar forum. If anyone from here can help please take a look :) Thanks! Replied!
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 10:40
Is it worth bringing our furniture out from Dubai to Doha? Beds, dining table, dishwasher etc etc. I have heard that most accommodation is fully furnished and I am wondering if it is worth the cost of shipping a houseful of stuff or just selling it here would be better? any advice would be great as we only have 2 weeks left! The main conncern I would have, having stayed in FF in Doha would be the beds, generaly what is put into a furnished accom there is dreadful cheap nasty and horrendously uncomfortable. If I were you I would either ask about the brand of beds in the place or take my own. I searched everywhere for a replacement bed as I was litterlly crying in the moring from pain, and bought an Intercoil in Home Centre Doha, however the Intercoil there is not up to the standard of the Dubai Intercoil. It was a torture rack too. The only decent beds in Doha shops are King Koil and of course they are very pricey. This is not the most up to date info so there may now be more variety and someone with recent experience may give better options. hth
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 10:30
Have you tried this agency, you can search onlne for the nationality of helper you need and there are photos and profiles http://alahliya.ae/housemaid.php hth
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 10:08
I wrote because I m looking for a French speaking pediatrician when I googled French clinic I found very similar messages in several websites from people who just opened an account like in this case. I believe it is important to have genuine reviews instead of disguised advertising. The clinic may well be great and extremely useful, but since no one was asking for such info about a French clinic, whatever the OP's intention was with this post, it does look like an ad in disguise. So many new posters come on with their first thread saying "I have just found this or that place". Naturally many of us tend, rightly or wrongly, to jump to that conclusion. And as you say ads in disguise are against the rules, there's no harm in a reminder anyway.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 08:33
On the face of it I'd be very wary of this 'offer'. There's no details about his 'charity', where its located, what the phone number is. How is someone to talk with him? The range of advice he offers is beyond the scope of the expertise of one person and he does not mention a team of people, just himself. Sorry cannot take this seriously especially since its on Dubizzle the well know haunt of scamsters. And don't charities need to government licenced here? I would not send him my name, address or phone number or any personal details.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 18:15
This company repairs fridges, not used them myself but they have been recommeded on here before. Al Wasl Air Condition, Washing Machine, Fridge & All Other Home Appliances Repairing 0555809713 0566784202 0502410825 hth
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 12:30
Here are photos of last years event http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_photo_gallery_Annual_Burj_Breakfast_7237.aspx hth
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 12:10
You can do a search for short term lets on Just Rentals too http://www.justrentals.com/
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 12:06
We rented a 2 bed in JLT for friends from the Holiday Shop, they were very happy with the flat and the location. Easy company to deal with too. The Holidays Shop Short-term Rentals 04-884 7167 Mobile: 050 4521481 They have various properties around Marina, JLT and the Palm, JLT were the least expensive this is the one we took http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3lysRUc0MY hth
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 10:56
The EK building is the big triangular shaped one in the middle of that area, on the roundabout. Belhassa is this one http://wikimapia.org/#lat=25.0946085&lon=55.1760877&z=18&l=0&m=b Let's hope and pray everyone got out in time.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 09:28
C4 used to always have the standing floor lamps with halogen bulb, these have a dimmer switch on them. Bought a couple there about a year ago. Not expensive.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 08:44
I have a scoliosis which causes frequent pain and difficulty moving around. Basically I have done the rounds of everyone of all specialities mainstream and alternative without resolution, Not wanting to think about surgery or even if it would be necessary I take Myonal when the pain is bad, its a mild muscle relaxant, not sure if it would be indicated for your condition. I also have Bowen and PIDDS treatment whenever I'm in pain, the combination of these gentle treatments I find has been the most helpful so far in terms of pain relief without heavy meds which I hate due to the stomach irritation and wooziness effects. ETA I would think for dislocated disk you need to see a surgeon, I am considering this too and have been recommended one Dr Weber in Healthcare city, not been to him yet so cannot advise. Maybe someone else can give you a recommendation, if you want to try Bowen or PIDDDS I can give you the contacts, at least that may give you some immediate relief. hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 06/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 08:10
Agree with MC, too many have died, the shelling has not stopped since Syria's first attack and the news today does not look any better.. Turkish PM says although he does not want it "Turkey is not far from war." http://gulfnews.com/news/region/syria/not-far-from-war-turkish-pm-warns-1.1085670
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 08:02
Daiso have a good selection of glass jars for home made jams and preserves, they also have the pretty ready cut fabric circles and ties for gifting and some attractive plastic jars that can be used for food storage too. Definitley a wide choice there and probably the least expensive anywhere.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 16:19
There's quite a few recommendations here http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=176172 hth
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 16:10
This maybe the thread you are looking for http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=176890 hth
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 14:09
Geant usually have hibiscus on the open dried spice counter area near fruits and veg. They may also have packets of it on the prepack spice shelves, those should be marked hibiscus. Not sure what they call it on the open counter but the staff should know if you ask for it.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 10:58
Someone was looking for quality used babywear on this thread a couple of days ago, you could email her http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=190566 hth
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 10:22
I've had some pretty unpleasant run in's at the British Consulate too! I wonder if they are trained to be so rude or they just select natually obnoxious people for the job.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 09:30
Personally I would not put any display outside of my house for any non Islamic festival.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 09:19
I'd say if your near neighbours are local or Muslim then I would definitely avoid displaying witches. ETA not sure if there are any laws on this though, might be good to check, guess it would fall under offending local culture etc. So maybe best to stick to indoors only. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 05/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 08:42
What's this about? My interest is piqued! Edited to add, I looked at it online, but anyone been to this previously that can describe what all they find there? edited by Beebers on 05/10/2012 Its flea market so there's just about everything there! Lots of used stuff such as clothes, furniture, electricals etc and some hand made crafts too, check out the pics here http://www.dubai-fleamarket.com/photos_and_videos.aspx Also if you interested there is an ARTE craft event today at Festival city mezzanine floor area near Ikea. hth
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 08:23
I bought some recently in Tchibo, there are not exactly Christmas lights, the lights are in a leaf and droplet acrylic shapes, look more up market in fact, I think they had them in other shapes too. hth ETA here's a photo [url=http://www.google.com/imgres?q=tchibo+lichterkette&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=598&tbm=isch&tbnid=X4TD0bHikO68WM:&imgrefurl=http://www.discounto.de/Angebot/Lichterkette-36083/&docid=59I--f1aErM3wM&imgurl=http://src.discounto.de/pics/Angebot/36083/55007_Lichterkette-36083_xxl.jpg&w=600&h=600&ei=5WFuULDiDoaThgf5o4HACw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=836&vpy=128&dur=1789&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=120&ty=124&sig=108541913075795654459&page=1&tbnh=127&tbnw=135&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0,i:85'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Di@DXB on 05/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 17:40
There's a video on how to here http://www.ehow.com/video_4872251_remove-mold-leather.html hth
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 09:40
If you email round all the schools as well they should be releasing the dates of their respective winter fairs soon and they'll let you know as soon as you can book.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 08:33
Had exactly the same symtoms a few months ago, I'm sure it was a salad I ate in a cafe, labs showed bacterial, the doctor said its a typical infection from someone who had not washed their hands probably before touching the lettuce. I'm sure it was that place, which is really popular cafe in MOE but cannot prove it of course. I had not eaten a thing else outside for weeks beforehand and only light well cooked meals at home the days before. It left me with horrible headaches too. Hope you feel better soon. Hi Di... Im suspecting [b'>a quiche in a popular cafe too [/b'>- my Dh has snacked on more or less everything in the kitchen and he is fine (and usually the one who gets sick) And the worst have been the headaches, which continue til today. The doctors should run cultures on all our samples to find out exactly which bug it is as each bug needs slightly different treatment. Im going to be really extra careful from now on. Last year there was a famous E-coli outbreak in Germany but their medical system probably has a shared data system which alerts the authorities immediately if there is a pattern. Whereas I dont think there is that sort of monitoring here in Dubai unless a crop of cases appear at one hospital at the same time. There are probably lots of E-coli cases which dont get diagnosed or reported as such. OMG that's what I ate too, quiche and salad, I'm now even more sure of the source. And I was wondering if anyone else got sick, probably did but as you say there's no system here to monitor this sort of thing.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 07:11
Had exactly the same symtoms a few months ago, I'm sure it was a salad I ate in a cafe, labs showed bacterial, the doctor said its a typical infection from someone who had not washed their hands probably before touching the lettuce. I'm sure it was that place, which is really popular cafe in MOE but cannot prove it of course. I had not eaten a thing else outside for weeks beforehand and only light well cooked meals at home the days before. It left me with horrible headaches too. Hope you feel better soon.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 06:11
The 25th October could also be a holiday too, Arafat. Yes you are correct, just noticed that too.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 06:08
Taxi drivers have the choice to accept a ride or not. They are not being dispatched, a message is sent out to all drivers and it depends on whether someone except it or not. If you are in an area where not many taxis actually "roam" around, it can take forever. It's not the fault of the guy who takes your call, he does his job, but if not driver takes the offer, you have a problem. It's the system that needs to change. Taxi drivers that are in the area, or the one that's the closest, needs to be sent there to pick you up whether he likes it or not. Right not taxi drivers can pick and choose which person they want to take, and that's wrong. Call Center needs to take your request, find who's nearest, and tell him personally to go. So that really invalidates the whole idea of a booking system, no wonder!
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 06:02
Eid is falling over the weekend of the 27th so depending on the actual date announced it will be 3 to 4 days off from Friday 26th onwards.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 05:55
Dubai Taxi is utterly hopeless; I booked one to arrive at 8.30 this morning to take me to an appointment. So I ask then what exactly is the meaning of the confirmed message. The reply, “That's just to confirm we know you want a taxi it does not mean we will send one definitely.” . Sorry, but that's just so funny to read- another only in Dubai moment. Yes only in Dubai! Maybe they should change the automated telephone response message to say: “We know you want a taxi but we are probably never going to send one, goodbye.”
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 19:25
Blimey, some people are easily riled :\: Not really, just sick of the unsolicited trashy litter on my property that I don't need and have to bother cleaning up a daily basis sometimes more than once.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 19:14
Even if you have paid and got the receipt still it can be on the system as a friend found when he wanted to sell a car in Sharjah a while back, they refused to let him sell the car even though he had all the receipts with him because they had not cleared the system and he had to pay again to be able to transfer the car ownership. Rediculous.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 19:10
Not in DG but I get so many of these too and am sick of having to clean my doorway of them, these people cannot be legal to start with, the cards have a picture of girls on them and say "Home Service" if there was somewhere to report them I'd save them all up and send the numbers in.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 19:05
Geant in Ibn Battuta mall usually has it these days.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 14:03
Dear Di, The draw was done on the day and all the winners have been notified. Wish you luck for next time! EW Admin edited by admin on 03/10/2012 Thanks, anyway it was a really fantastic event, got lots of valuable advice and consultations. Very worthwhile even without a prize.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 13:46
What is it? http://www.bovril.co.uk/ delicious!
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 13:40
I have been hunting it for a long time and actually posted the same question here a while ago, no one replied at all so it looks like its not available. If anyone knows please I would like some too!
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 13:38
Just wondering if there was a prize draw at yesterday's EW Health and Legal event at the Millennium? I was given what seemed to be a raffle ticket at the door but had to leave before the end. Was hoping maybe I was lucky! :)
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 11:12
This was posted recently Victory Heights Festive Fair Thursday 8th November Venue is the new clubhouse Organisers can be contacted on [email protected] There are also the ARTE craft events too http://www.arte.ae/
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 11:06
Scary stuff... Where did the eggs come from? Bought them in Spinneys, they were a Saha Omega 3 brand supposedly organic.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 21:24
You have hinted that it's difficult for you and she has not picked up on that, either she missed the point of what you said or did not understand you meant more than just that time. Tell her again that as much as you'd like to help out occasionally it's not always possible so she should not depend on you to be always able at the drop of a hat. If she still asks after that then she is hardly a friend who considers your needs. Friendship works both ways.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 21:09
There needs to be a better mechanism for forcing owners to pay up, the tenants are the innocent victims here, pressure should not be put on them, they pay their rent and have not defaulted on anything. What should happen is action against the owners who have not paid. There are things that could be done even if owners are overseas. It would take a much needed evolution in accountability and legislation which obviously is not going to happen in time for the current crisis if ever.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 20:54
I already called Dulsco who told me they were banned by Emaar from taking out private contracts. I was insistent and they actually rang Emaar themselves to "double check". Called me back and said "No, we are not allowed to do private contracts, the community fee has to be paid, no private contracts!" I rang Emaar again (had called them in July about same thing) just to check whether their standpoint had changed and whether I, as a tenant could pay something towards the collection of rubbish without having to pay the total amount the owner owes. They wouldn't accept a brass razoo. No compromise, no negotiation. I guess they want to bring it to crisis point... Will try calling the Municipality though I think in these "private" gated communities, it is Emaar's jurisdiction and not considered public therefore no municipality involvement. Emaar's obstructive actions would be considered tantamount to endangerment in some places, it should not be legal for them to put people's health at risk in that way.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 20:28
Maybe you can get other residents together and set up a private collection with a company this one may do this for you http://www.dulsco.com/WMS_Waste Didn't EMAAR just start a thing where all contractors had to have a permit? You think they will allow this? Surely that would be insanity to prevent residents from keeping the development clean with a private contractor. Its just as much in their interests to not have the place turn into a rat infested tip.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 20:15
Maybe you can get other residents together and set up a private collection with a company this one may do this for you http://www.dulsco.com/WMS_Waste
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 19:49
Eggs can absorb flavour, did you have them near garlic in the fridge? No, there's no garlic in my house ever!
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 19:32
Decided to bake a cake early today. Cracked the eggs open one by one and they all had a very strong smell of raw garlic. They did not apear to be bad at all, just extremely pungant raw garlic smell which would not have made a nice cake. The outer packaging of the egg box did not smell nor the shells, it was only when I cracked them open, so whatever do they feed the hens? Anyone else noticed this at all?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 19:18
Have you looked on the jobs section here? There are a couple of teaching support positions advertised. http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/SearchJobs.aspx?pid=32&cid=jobs <em>edited by Di@DXB on 02/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 15:28
There was one recommended recently here http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=189567 hth
 
 
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