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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 17:51
It wouldn't GE, because he still couldn't travel while his visa was being renewed - whether he had a 2nd passport for extra business travel purposes or not. :nerd:
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 17:30
DH Visa is in his old passport and has no problems with this. On another note, why doesn't he apply for a second passport for business travel? It's not a problem having a visa in one passport and using another. the issue is applying for a renewal on one passport but enetering on another. UNLESS he has space left in existing passport for the UAE visa in which case do that, and then later on apply to put visa in new passport. Having a 2nd passport in this instance will not help. You can't exit the country while your visa renewal is under process, even if you have another passport and use that one.
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 17:28
Being in a freezone will complicate it as some parts which could have been done quickly yourself have to be done online/through the freezone which can add a substantial amount of time. It will be tight - it would be best for him to speak to his PRO to see if any parts can be done before he leaves including the fact he'll be registering/exiting on one passport and entering on another. I guess it depends how important the trip is in 12 Jan?... as doing it all afterwards would be easier and you can do family visas in one day.
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 16:49
PS, to save yourselves stress why can't he just apply after his trip on 12th Jan?
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 16:48
Is it in one of the freezones or federal? Yes, medical can be done anytime. It is valid for 3 months. You can also do the typing for the renewal & ID card. As long as it's not submitted you can have everything ready. If it's federal dubai it is very quick as you can go for your medical at 8am, pick up the results at 11am, submit for stamping and have your visa that day or the next. If it's free zone however it takes longer as with some freezones you are unable to go to immigration directly yourself.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 16:45
this might be a good lead to try http://pad.ae/
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 16:35
Keep trying the Embassy. The Pakistan Club. Pakistan High School. Pakistan International Airlines office in Dubai.
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 16:22
If it helps - the Dubai blood donation centre is located at Latifa Hostpital, you'll find details here www.dohms.gov.ae - they could possibly point you in the right direction.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 20:09
I think we should have themes & follow celebrations. CP started with a flag for N day but it didn't get approved :cry: Admin you may need to hire some new staff specifically for avatar amendments. bye:
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 20:02
That's fabulous news! and 300,000+ took it in the first month! Brilliant!
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 19:57
I have just made some christmas modifications to mine. <anxiously waiting for admin to return>
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 19:09
Poor Beebers. She keeps being interrogated about her jellyfish. :lol: You'll have to find something more easily identifiable Beebers. :shy:
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 18:41
I don't know anyone extravagant. Haven't even thought about gifts yet!...eek! And all my cards to get posted abroad are still sitting in a pile. *sigh*
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 18:38
You can literally do it in an hour if you have all the docs. - Ejari - Salary Certificate - photos - typing for visa renewal photocopies of everything. You may need additional docs to show why you are sponsoring.
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 16:51
it's nicest with readybrek! - readybrek -0% fat milk (we use camel milk!) -sliced almonds -raisins -tsp brown sugar overnight in fridge take out in the morning when rushing! it is SCRUMPTIOUS!
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 16:18
I love them too (but got mine from Pastels on Al Wasl I think). Do any of you use them on wet (towelled a bit!) hair? or do you wait until it's almost dry. i always feel like I am going to electrocute myself. :thinking:
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 16:04
Love it. The peanut butter cookies look tremendous! I do the overnight porridge thing with raisins and sliced almonds as it [strike'>saves me running around like a headless chicken in the morning[/strike'> is very healthy.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 16:00
It depends what you are asking. Brunch/shopping etc. I like the Christmas market at the Madinat. Fake snow, hot wine, outdoors, a huge tree, little market stalls, it's really lovely. If you have children, Santa is at Wafi, but beware the queues are long! He also goes to other malls but Wafi generally pulls the crowds in as they have a nice setup (and a free coffee voucher!). Ice Skating, Ski Dubai for a cold atmosphere! A few hotels have carol singing in the evenings. Pretty much everywhere does a festive brunch. New Year is a whole different ball game and will depend on your location as the traffic is generally absolutely packed from 2pm onwards on 31st Dec!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 15:46
Suzy, if you wanted to just get a last minute flight and go quickly for a few days I'm sure a few EWers would help you out. I could potentially help with school runs for example for the rest of the week. If you listed what you needed help with we could pull a plan together and you'd also have Careem/maid agencies etc. I'm just saying if it's that that is holding you back then we could work something out. Otherwise, yes it's an unfortunate part of Expat living. Sometimes what our friends/family think is that we are all here living the high life and able to jet around all over the place at a moment's notice, when it is often just too difficult and expensive. Thinking of you.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 18:35
Just have a read of your TC. In most it will say something along the lines of that the tenant is responsible for returning the property in the condition it was handed over in. This includes filling in holes from pictures, repainting, repairing damaged plug sockets etc. during an inspection a LL will deduct an amount for each item unless you pay for it yourself and it is in perfect condition at handover, in which case you can claim your deposit back.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 18:24
Try not to worry. With Dubai being such a transient place and with so much hotel, taxi and air travel, these bugs make their way round us all eventually! You'd be best to also get pest control in as they will have to get to the root cause of the issue which will be in places you can't see in your bed frame. You may need to get them out a few times and make sure they do your curtains etc too. Leaving your mattress in the sun will also help. Good luck!
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 17:30
If possible get her to log (or log on her behalf) everything onto myfitnesspal.com That really is an incredible amount of food. Once she sees how much sugar she is in taking on a daily basis she may rethink. Good luck!
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 16:56
I'm listening to conversations about chicken spawning. How do you spawn a chicken??? (And why would you want to?!) :cry::lol:
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 16:25
In most TCs there is a clause regarding repainting or this is taken from the deposit.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 16:22
There's also a stand in the basement of mercato
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 16:20
Another vote for careem in qatar <em>edited by CouchPotato on 14/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 16:18
I would also tell the LL you will reprint it for him as you will be able to do it much cheaper than that. However make sure to liaise with him re colour, type of paint etc.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 16:13
We have been happy buyers for 12 years now, and lived through various ups and downs of the property market, which I am sure there will be more of like any other property market. It will only matter at the time at which we wish to buy or sell again, like any other property market in the world. Having our lives and home (yes home!) linked to our jobs is always something to consider which is why buying is such a personal decision.
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Latest post on 13 December 2014 - 14:32
You can get the local team jerseys in plant st (al hubaiba st) in Satwa in those little clothes stores there.
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 16:58
I've got used to this way round now but still waiting for the first post to become a sticky and to have the option to moving to the end page. it is bizarre though if you are reading from a mobile device or a very old thread i think they are still the old way round [strike'>which is not confusing at all is i[/strike'>t.
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 17:34
what a nice feel-good video. http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/nationgeneral/2014/December/nationgeneral_December68.xml&section=nationgeneral :) :balloon:
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 15:53
I wouldn't mind paying 16 aed a day for a proper cooked lunch. if you think back to 'our day' we had a proper sit down meal. Mince & mashed potatoes, followed by sponge & custard! Maybe not the healthiest but i do feel that during these 'snack' breaks the children are essentially missing out on a meal. They are mostly not getting home until 4pm and need to have had a proper lunch!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 15:47
Yes any spice section of any supermarket, in bags if they are not loose. anon, please share the recipe of what you are making. :)
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Latest post on 05 December 2014 - 08:45
If it's an electrical problem there is sort of a hole in the wall in Satwa on plant street next to the hardware shops that will fix it while you wait. it is quite an amazing little place!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 21:26
oooh beebers you may have to get one of these!! they are good!! Only i have burned my ear twice!! :thinking:
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:56
Ok now I shall have to delete my links to said other forum as i am in breach of EW regulations and may suffer the consequences.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:39
is one of the goats the bearded-baby-deliverer?
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:34
How are you and your goats? :)
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:31
Really? oh! I don't know anything. Because i am so new. :P
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:11
Whaaat's your name and where d'ya come from!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:10
My avatar won't upload. :cry:
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:07
I just received my delivery from souq.com. I shall try them out tomorrow and report back [strike'>with perfectly straight yet slightly curled in the right place bouncy waves[/strike'>
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:04
Do some bell-ringing LC. this is almost like a surprise thursday!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:02
what so people do your nails after you've snuffed it? [strike'>also wanting more information on bearded-baby-deliverer[/strike'>
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:57
like this https://www.instyler.com/
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:57
It's jellyfish is it not Lolacat? Hmm. Jellyfish. That rings some sort of EW bell.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:52
Hurrah!!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:45
&lt;noting next name & also Murphy&gt; hot water bottle in the xmas stocking! electric blanket?!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:33
Oops. :loser: :cry: :quite: :music: :angry: :\:
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:32
It would be anti-torture. Torture is trying to force one's hair into a style it doesn't want to do.
 
 
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