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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 11:25
Thank you!! Ok so from that, if you were staying at the Amwaj Rotana end of JBR and wanted to go along SkyDive Dubai direction, the tram wouldn't be an option. Thank you! xx
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 11:14
Debliz I don't think your UK one would be valid either, as you don't live there. SD, I don't think your friend should take the chance with this one.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 11:12
SL I printed that one already! And a few others! But can't make head nor tail of it! <thick>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 10:50
Love Summer in Dubai and never been away for more than 10 days during it. :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 17:34
So at the time of your last visa renewal, you signed a new labour contract with a fixed end date? Then yes, I believe you would have some penalty to pay or lose out financially - what do the exact terms in your contract say regarding early termination?
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 16:56
Firstly, please define what you mean by contract? Are you on a fixed term contract of say 2 years which finishes then, or by contract do you mean your visa, and you are actually on an open ended contract? There are two types of contract filed, and the answer depends which you are on. :)
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 16:35
Also just a tip, if you are reporting a plate, make sure you get the make/model of the car as well as the letter at the start of the number I called the other day to report two drivers who I thought had crashed in front of me and stopped, or had a burst tyre or something. But no, they had decided to have a fight (by car) so were doing that whole thing of driving, stopping in front of each other, swerving to block the other one across multiple lanes, etc. This was at 7.20 am on a major high speed highway during school/rush hour traffic! (No idea of nationalities by the way!). Anyway, the man on the phone was very patient with me but as he looked up each number as I didn't have the make/model/Letter - he was saying, was it a Lexus? me: uhhhhhh, was it a Mitsubishi? me: uhhhhhh until eventually he had to give up :) So they got off with it! Next time....
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 16:16
Next time, just keep shouting YES, WHOOPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! YES YES YES!! It [i'>really[/i'> winds them up.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 15:57
What a lovely story. :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 17:21
our plan is to move to Gozo in the next 3 years or so. One of the safest countries in the World, according to many security companies. I'd like to stay here, or Oman. Either will do. :) <em>edited by CouchPotato on 09/03/2015</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 18:36
Park & Shop would be your best bet.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 18:35
A second vote for Dr Loubser
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 17:42
&lt;stepping slowly backwards from Beeber&gt; Our dog is acting REALLY strangely. I wonder if there is an earthquake somewhere in the world. Anyone else's pets acting oddly?
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Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 16:31
All I want to do this weekend is go home this afternoon and not leave again until I go to work again on Sunday. I am doing too much and am so tired. Same same - I feel exactly the same......except lots on this weekend AND a laundry mountain. At least no getting up early. :)
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 18:25
He is still around and is very good, send an email. :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 18:20
Yes there's a huge event taking place at Zabeel Park, details below http://platinumlist.net/tickets/17086/Festival-Of-Colors <em>edited by CouchPotato on 03/03/2015</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 18:19
Bump for the Ginger one and well done!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 17:09
I am happy. :) The problem is when I am happy I want to celebrate with food, talk about food, cook food, share food. Which makes me UNhappy when I put my jeans on. :cry: But still happy. :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 15:58
Sounds like you are going out of your way to accommodate her, OP.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 15:54
When the part time work law is discussed on the radio, and in newspaper articles, it is generally referring to working part time for another employer with your original employer's approval. It is not talking about the number of hours per week you work. As long as you have a ministry contract, labour card etc, generally the number of hours you actually work is determined between you and your employer. As long as you have everything documented and signed, MOL is usually only concerned with whether not the employee is going over the stipulated hours per week in the labour law.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 February 2015 - 10:42
I think I got the waitrose own brand dryer sheets at waitrose
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 February 2015 - 10:30
I agree with Debliz on this one, the company showed goodwill by cancelling your visa and obliging you with a repayment scheme, morally it would be best to repay them, even if it is a nominal amount per month. Contacting them with details of this nominal amount and dates you'll pay every month should stop them contacting you all the time.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 28 February 2015 - 10:05
I know someone in another country who tried to get me involved in the &lt;not mentioning company name&gt; sign-up. I am absolutely not interested as I think it's one huge scam (nothing to do with the products but all about the sign-up fee) but out of interest kept asking about labour cards/legalities to see what the deal was. This was the response I got: [i'>Please note that our members are all Independent Distributor and they are not directly employee of XXX. Moreover, XXX are not providing any visa or sponsor the Distributors to legally stay in the country. Most of the Distributors are employed by other companies at the same time doing a business for XX. They have their own freewill to be a member for XX as an Independent Distributors.[/i'> Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 16:09
Ice is definitely more suited to a G&T than falling on it and injuring one's knee gardens there must be filled with the daffs and croci and snowdrops a plenty to please your eye since we wrote, the sky is back to blue so it's off i go also, and goodbye to EW
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 15:50
From under my blanket, your weather sounds nice although rain must be better than slippery ice? But I agree with your sentiments that sun brings good cheer With 6 months of it coming, we need not fear 'twil be November again when the skies become dark and EWers all over shout "look!" and "hark!" May we always remember this day with the breeze and times with no blanket where we surely would freeze as soon we will pine for these cooler times when the Snow Birds of Dubai fly to cooler climes (For newbies, Snow Birds leave on the last day of school Coming back in September is mostly the rule) Chezmoi maybe you need a hol in the sun? Come here as ours will be back by Mon!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 15:08
Al Ameen is an anonymous service where you can report anything. http://www.alameen.ae/en/
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 13:56
the skies are dark. It's windy as well. Shall we dust off our wellies? that would be swell.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 16:28
Something nice to make you smile for the weekend. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLL-kW_TpT4'>link[/url'> <em>edited by CouchPotato on 26/02/2015</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 16:08
Take it with you,, or a photo of it, to Satwa and try the hardware shops (Plant St/Hubaiba St).
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 16:06
I saw a sheep once here recently, can't remember when it was. It was quite an occasion and quite exciting. Possibly at Nazwa farm area. I miss the sound of sheep!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 15:52
Singarosa:- - any 'mutton' dish you buy in any Asian/Arabic restaurant here will be goat meat. - what do you see a lot of in this region (goats) compared to none of (sheep) - Lamb meat is mostly imported and more expensive (think NZ etc) - Lamb meat is labelled "lamb chops" or 'lamb shoulder' etc - Lamb meat is more expensive - Goat meat is labelled "mutton". :) <em>edited by CouchPotato on 26/02/2015</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 15:50
Happy birthday SL and Polly. :party::balloon: [strike'>Can we use this as an excuse to open the bar now[/strike'>
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Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 15:40
Generally in the Middle East, "Mutton" is meat from a goat, and not an older sheep. Lamb is usually labelled "lamb". Many people find goat meat to be tastier than lamb meat and it is used widely in biryanis and middle eastern rice/meat dishes.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 18:49
Also, she will need sponsor's permission for her license - in case that will be an issue in any way.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 16:58
Personally I will only use a maid agency who uses mops which have been made with organic cotton. The agency should also have maids who sweep from left to right, not right to left as this is better for feng shui. The maid must also keep her back to the front door to allow the fluid energy conducted to ebb around her and straight out of the door.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 16:47
The 2nd month her aunt who was taking care of her son was murdered when she went to the money transfer to collect the money that my ex-maid had sent. My ex maid needed the money for her funeral. . Did you ever find out if all of these stories were true? :confused:
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 16:34
Also remember that your container will sit in the port where it regularly reaches 45 degrees + in the summer. :) Your food, candles, make up, lotions and potions will all be merrily boiling away at that time and will be ruined. Clothes is the best thing to stock up on. It definitely does get chilly here, you'll not only need jumpers, boots etc for winter (can be 9 degrees leaving for the school run in winter) but you'll also need them when you go to a Mall or the Cinema in the summer, as it's baltic in there too. happy packing! ;)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 16:19
Berna in Karama is really good as well. :)
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 05:42
The protocol regarding controlled medication is that the Dr's prescription must be attested in the country of origin, then stamped by the equivalent of MOFA in that country, and then by the UAE Embassy in that country. You can reconfirm this with your embassy though. She would also be wise to have a supporting letter from the Doctor attested in the same way. Lots of people will tell you they've brought medication in before and it has all been fine, but above is the procedure.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 05:40
I thought this was going to be about the Al Ain road. :P Sorry thread hijack just wanted to say SalsB I wondered about you the other day as you hadn't been around for ages. Hope all is well.
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 07:37
Welcome to Dubai OV Communities like: Silicon Oasis, Mirdif, The Villa, Falcon City are all within a 15 minute radius and have good schools in or nearby. You should find something within your budget in all of these. You could also choose to live in Al Warqa which would have more of a Local feel and style of villa, depending on your preference. Good luck! ETA: schools:- gems wellington dso gems first point the villa repton gems royal dubai mirdif uptown mirdif desc (for high school dso) <em>edited by CouchPotato on 20/02/2015</em>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 07:29
Bumping an old post, Dentro did you find anywhere?
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 17:11
Yes, book with the supervisor at the park. They'll ask you your plans and then take some details from you. That's it. :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 17:07
ChezMoi, your odeing is truly second to none I fear if you fall 'twil be by the odeing gun Once Di@Dxb and now safely Chez Toi Will odeing prove to be your faux pas?
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Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 14:29
It's best to 'book' the party, though there's never any problem. There is a supervisor in each park you can talk to. :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 18 February 2015 - 14:25
Oh dear Artemis, what joy did I find in someone whose prose is the same in their mind You see, it's been years now since odeing was fashion Now EW's all dull, time spent mostly spam-bashin' Shway shway, wait, an ode lasting more than 24 hours? does this mean she who odes need not quiver and cower? Do we have a new Mod who thinks odeing is fun? And will it still [i'>be[/i'> fun, when we don't need to run? When odeing no longer means another new name where you must start fresh your star-count, head hung in shame Where is our friend, the one who kicked started this prose The one who woke us all from our EW sleepy doze And will we have more oders, like days of yore When EW was never, ever a bore Ye old times, the best, bring them back, dear Flower EW is surely getting better hour by hour.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 16:34
No, his DH has changed job. DH has put the family visas 'on hold', while he cancels previous visa and starts new visa. Once his new visa is stamped, he lifts the 'on hold' from the family visas. None of them can travel during this time.
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Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 16:32
&lt;responding to the Ode call like a meer cat&gt; There once was a flower named after the Moon some said she trolled, some said she was loon But one thing's for sure, she got EW awake (Before the Thread-of-Week had been "Spinneys for Hake?") She made EW sit up and start typing some spitting feathers, some laughing, some sniping with that in mind, we should thank you, dear Moon thank you for bringing EW back from the depths of gloom Perhaps you are a Mod being paid on the side whatever, we don't care, you have a thick hide Wishing you well on this board forever (just don't tell us that your real name is Trevor) :)
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Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 16:19
Sorry, all information you have been given is incorrect. you can NOT travel while your visas are on hold. However, to get your visas stamped is a one day process once your DH's is done. Next week should be no problem provided you have everything ready to go once Dh's is done. Post if you need more info on how to do.
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 17:26
Dr Baha at City is good and helpful at explaining things in layman's terms. By the way, headstands are very good for thyroid function. You could also try this. :) http://www.sunandmoonstudio.com/Articles/headstand.html
 
 
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