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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 14:19
If she's already left the house and gone off to her husband, you need to call the police now and don't bother looking up articles. Go with your gut feelings its always right. She could be cooking up some tale with him to go to the poilce with herself before you get the chance to say she stole from you to make you look like you are just retaliating her charges. I would not waste another minute. I agree with this. I had a maid abscond after failing a medical and it was a huge worry. I wish I hadn't let her out of my sight, it would have saved a lot of stress.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 14:08
I had a friend in AD who's maid stole money from them. They asked if it was her and she denied it. They told her that they would therefore have to make a complaint to the police and if was proven to be her she would be arrested. She still denied it. They made a police complaint. The police checked cctv footage and found proof it was the maid. The police came to their home and arrested the maid who was jailed, I can't remember for how long sorry. My friend said the police were very helpful and the process wasn't difficult. She did find it difficult on an emotional level and felt guilt for the maid in jail but was relieved the maid was out of her home and would not have the opportunity to steal from another family.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 10:40
Omg that's an awful story, poor young woman, left to fend for herself alone in a new city in the MIDDLE of the night! Disgraceful. Daza I have to know, what happened afterwards, was she safely reunited with her family? I also have to wonder, if my sister was arriving alone in Dubai for the first time I'd want to get her at the airport, I couldn't have stayed away. Perhaps there's a reason or some extenuating circumstance for this... To leave her to find her way to you. The sister had young children and her husband was travelling so she would have had to get them out of bed in the middle of the night to go to the airport. She told her sister to make sure she got a pink taxi thinking she'd be safe with a woman. It all ended fine, she called her sister on my phone and explained what had happened. I walked with her to the security gate, called her another taxi and made sure the driver knew where she was going. I would have driven her myself but I'd had a drink so couldn't.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 22:05
As far as I'm aware it's not available in Dubai. My children's pediatrician recommended I get it for them when in my home country.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 17:03
It sends chills up my spine imagine if there was a weirdo lurking about! Like that poor girl in the UK who didnt have enough money for the late bus and the driver kicked her off and she was attacked! You would like to think a Female would never do that to another Female. I have heard it all now! That bus case in the UK gives me the horrors. It also beggars belief that not a single one of (12?) other passengers on the bus offered her the 20p.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 16:34
If I'd had her cab number I certainly would have reported her but the Swedish girl wasn't sure which of Saheel's gates they'd come in so I had no way of tracking her down. What a welcome to Dubai.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 16:31
I like to be punctual as well and was a bit confused the first couple of times my husband and I were invited to his Indian workmates parties and turned up on time to find them still getting ready and rather flustered. I was mortified when I found out that it's not the done thing at all to turn up on time. Lesson learnt, I now go late.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 16:18
I was once walking home from a friend's house in Arabian Ranches at 1.30am when I came upon a young Swedish woman (with a large suitcase) who was visiting her big sister for the first time in Dubai. She had gotten a pink taxi from the airport and asked to be dropped at her sister's home, giving the address which was in Al Reem. The driver didn't know where Al Reem was so had taken her to Saheel (the total opposite end of the Ranches) and dropped her there telling her she should be able to find it. It was the middle of the night and the poor girl was scared, wandering aimlessly and didn't know what to do as her phone wasn't letting her call on the UAE network. She kept on saying that her sister said she would be safe in a pink taxi. I was appalled, what sort of person, let alone another woman, drops a young woman in the middle of the night in an unfamiliar area because she can't be bothered checking a map or calling for directions. She didn't even let the young woman use her phone to call her sister for directions.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 07:40
The Organic Shop in Dubai Mall had soya pillar candles a while ago. You could call them to check if they still have them (ph) 04 4340577 <em>edited by Daza on 20/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 13:02
I think friends doing readings is a nice idea too. A couple that I've heard have been 'Us Two' (not at your wedding I think suze63!) and The Ties that Bind by Don Williams. Both were lovely.
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 12:38
Hi khatooon I had my first baby in the UK and arrived here with a bag full of hand knitted clothes that have never been used with my two children born here. I think if anything might be suitable it would be blankets, I used them walking in the early mornings in winter and in cold malls.
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 15:14
I've used both the Bare Minerals the Sephora primers with no problems. If the product is faulty I think you are entitled to a refund or credit but not simply if you are sensitive to it.
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 14:43
Just recently the Govt here was talking about incentives for families who have 6+ children to increase the numbers of Emiratis......but the question is how can you put 6 car seats in a vehicle, easily? A Honda Odyssey can fit 6 car seats in the back. Possibly not six full size ones but a mixture of full sized and boosters. Unless you have sextuplets or other multiple births in quick succession you're not going to need 6 full sized ones anyway.
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 13:55
I'm sure your baby will be fine Swissroll. I've never taken anything for morning sickness simply because I'd rather spend my pregnancies throwing up than worrying what harm the tablets might be doing. I'm paranoid about drugs at the best of times, let alone when pregnancy hormones are raging! Some doctors here seem very quick to prescribe pills for morning sickness, in my home country it's normally only suggested in extreme cases. I hope your sickness improves soon. I do understand what you are going through, I've just been in the loo with a bout of 'morning' sickness myself. Hang in there. <em>edited by Daza on 18/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 13:44
Pottery Barn has good organising type boards.
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 11:41
Looking at it from the other perspective, if someone in my home stole from my guest I'd definitely want to know. Whether it's 50 dirhams or 500 dirhams or my children or my maid doing the stealing is irrelevant, I'd want to put a stop to it. Guests should be able to come to my home without being stolen from.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 16:35
PennyLane, I used to live in Al Reem 2 and didn't get nearly as many door knocks.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 16:04
can i ask whereabouts on the Ranches all this is happening ?? I haven't had anyone knock on my door since the intial period after we moved in 2 years ago... I'm in Alma.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 14:38
I had a bad experience there recently with an ob/gyn emergency. Sorry, no experience of surgery but after my last stay, I wouldn't go back.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 14:31
I understand where you are coming from ScottishGal. Some days the amount of people coming to the door is crazy. Gardeners, maids and car washers looking for work. DVD sellers and carpet sellers. The list goes on. I understand that people are looking for work, it's not people knocking that I have a problem with, it's when I give a polite 'no thank you' and then get an argument. But your trees need cut back, you have leaves on the ground, your car is dirty etc. I don't have my cars washed every day as it is a waste of water. I like the slightly wild look in my garden rather than manicured. And I don't really want to stand at my door debating the point several times a day. I find it particularly difficult when I'm not in a position to answer the door (when breastfeeding for instance) but they know someone is home so just keep knocking. And as for being 'a rich person's problem' the vast majority of issues posted on this board are exactly that, it doesn't make them any less annoying.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 18:53
I live in AR and have a sign taped over the doorbell saying DO NOT RING. People still knock but it's much less intrusive and doesn't wake my children up.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 16:23
The whole garbage paparazzi media is sickening really. They go to such lengths for a picture. And the most stupid thing is, people buy it! I don't understand that can someone enlighten me? I worked for a newspaper company in London for seven years and the only conclusion that I can come to is that voyeurism is quite a common human trait. I enjoy looking at pictures of celebrities on the red carpet, what they are wearing, their hair, make up etc. Paparazzi shots of people going about their lives hold no interest for me however. It makes me feel uncomfortable, like I'm spying on them.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 14:39
Prince William looked furious yesterday..... wonder what he WILL do... No wonder he looked furious. Anyone would be, let alone someone who's mother died being pursued by photographers who then photographed her dying in the wreckage. <em>edited by Daza on 16/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 14:32
It was in the bookshop at Arabian Ranches last time I looked.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 14:06
The Time Travellers Wife by Audrey Niffernegger is one of the best books I have ever read, and quite different from the normal 'love story'. Even if you have seen the movie I would still recommend it as its far better than the movie version (as are most books that become movies) Agreed. Amazing book.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 13:23
When the Queen was young and may have been indulging in a spot of topless sunbathing she had the complete respect of the press and freedom to do as she pleased in private. There were no paps hiding in the bushes to catch her out or you never know, she may indeed have found herself in the same situation. Even Princess Margaret who's excesses were well known was able to get up to all sorts without the fear of exposure. Apart from the rumoured time she was photographed in a threesome. The press never reported it. People who think it's funny, I suspect they've never been the victim in a peeping Tom scenario or similar. I have and I felt completely sick. If the man had taken photos and they'd been beamed around the world I can't imagine how much worse I would have felt.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 12:17
Don't know what people are getting so worked up about. It's some baps. What's the big deal? Most women and a lot of men have them... I think that's missing the point. If I was relaxing in private (I thought) with my husband I'd feel utterly violated if I were to find out that someone had been lurking in the bushes watching.
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 15:56
I agree with Appletiser. I tried swimming lessons for my daughter when she little and terrified. It was an absolute disaster. I tried her again when she turned 3 and she loved it. She's now 6 and swims like a fish. Don't push things now, your little one could just sit in the shallows with you playing with toys if he enjoys it.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 16:55
Even if you can't get straight into heavy gym sessions, what about[b'> power walking with your baby in the buggy[/b'>? This would be fantastic for a bit later but absolutely not 3 weeks after a c-section.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 16:53
Two of my babies were c-sections. The first I didn't take it as easy as I should have ('I'm fine' was my mantra) so my recovery took longer. The second I took it really easy for 6 weeks and it paid off. So listen to your obgyn, you must take it easy! When not pregnant or breastfeeding I follow a vegan predominantly raw diet and it's fantastic for weight loss. Very hard work to start with but worth the results, it makes me feel great.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 16:22
I'm with suze63, 'eat less, move more' is the way to go. Work exercise in to your day whenever you can. I lost the weight after my last baby by walking 8km with baby in stroller at 7am then doing 15kms in front of the TV on the exercycle as soon as the kids were in bed. Hard work but worth the results. Cutting heavy carbs also works wonders for me. No bread, pasta, rice, cakes, biscuits etc. Good luck, you can do it if you put your mind to it and it will be worth all the hard work.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 14:18
You could try speaking to the Osteopath at the Medicentre, Motor City, he might be able to help.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 14:15
Carrefour has sheds in all different sizes including one that would be a good size for bikes.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 09:27
Spinneys sell small cooler bags and ice packs.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 09:11
I think my husband had to provide his company with a police check from the UK before he started his job.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 07:33
I don't know if there is a set rule on this and suspect it varies from company to company and profession to profession. I think the best thing for your friend to do would be to be honest with the company from the outset rather than being caught out later and wasting everyone's time.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 07:27
so if our maid doesnt take the month paid leave, she is entitled to a double salary and the airfare? Yes but you both have to agree on this. If you want your maid to take the holiday, not the double pay then she can't insist on working and getting paid double.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 19:15
I'm not sure why so many people seem to imagine that leaving children with an unqualified 'nanny' is just a Dubai thing. In my NCT antenatal group of five women in London, 2 of the group went back to within 6 months of having their baby. Neither of their babies were cared for by qualified nannies. One went to a childminder, a local woman who looked after a couple of children but had no formal qualifications. The other one was cared for by an unqualified inexperienced teenager from the mother's village in Poland who loved children and was earning money to save up become a qualified nanny. Both situations worked well. None of us were sitting around sniping about how irresponsible they were. They both had to go back to work, neither could afford a qualified nanny so they did what worked for them.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 13:32
You can get bed bugs from your luggage after flying. Evidently they are rife in airplane holds or baggage areas. The bugs get on your luggage then when you get home you transfer them to your bed when you put your luggage on it to unpack. I never put any luggage on the bed and I also spray the outside of luggage with tea tree oil before flying. We go through a LOT of tea tree oil in our house!
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 09:41
I'm sure that some pesticides are perfectly safe for home use with young children but I've got three little ones in the house and never wanted to risk it. I use tea tree oil for disinfecting if my children get any bites in the house, bugs generally hate it. Their mattresses and bedding gets sprayed with tea tree oil diluted in water then left in bright sunlight for the day every few months.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 09:30
But still, it is getting a bit ugly in here. It is indeed DesertRose. I have to admit that I've been guilty of throwing the most awful tantrums when people haven't really deserved them. I wish I could always keep my cool but sometimes I fail.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 08:07
Sorry OP, I don't think you should have expected a free replacement either. If something happens to my food drink after I buy it such as a wayward fly or dropping it, I'd never expect it replaced free of charge. If they choose to do so I'd be impressed with their customer service but I wouldn't consider it bad customer service if they didn't.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 08:03
I find the chicken from the organic ship normally has a quite a strong smell. Like hilsbils says, it's a gamey smell rather than a nasty smell. It's just what decent chicken actually smells like. Emmsie, there are Organic Shops in The Greens and Dubai Mall ground floor. The fruit and veg is generally pretty bad, Greenheart is a million times better! Apart from the fruit and veg though, it's great. Huge selection including a great bakery. Pricewise, it depends what you compare it to. It's more on a par with Spinneys that the Co-op. Some things are more expensive, some less.
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 07:50
I give our maid money instead of the flight if that's what she wants. I agree with Ice Maiden though, only at the end of the first year, not after five months.
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 13:35
I like pre cooked cold quinoa with finely chopped tomatoes, capsicums, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper stirred through it. For a warm quinoa dish, add cooked quinoa to chopped canned tomatoes, chopped spinach (fresh or frozen), olive oil, salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes. It's also nice added to a roast pumpkin salad, served either warm or cold.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 21:44
I've had 3 Pajeros, love them. Never had any problems.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 21:42
I've just been on a British passport, no visa needed.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 17:39
My children's school shuffles every third year and I hate it. There is enough change with people coming and going without mixing it up any further. Yes, it is nice to meet new parents and make new friends but that doesn't mean you drop the 'old' friends and it gets very difficult trying to find the time to see everyone. I went through primary school with the same class and it hasn't affected my ability to make new friends or adapt to new situations at all. I do however find it a comfort that in addition to all the wonderful friends I have made since, that I have a group of friends (from first starting school) that we've been through thick and thin together and will always be there for each other.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 16:06
I think it's worrying from the point of view of people not fully thinking about the dangers of having a gun in the home and not taking adequate precautions for locking them up and locking ammunition separately. They are a tempting 'toy' for children to play with if they are able to access them and tragedies can so easily happen if a child gets their hands on a gun.
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 15:33
Hi AJW I've never had any luck with pediatricians in this area, either at the Ranches clinic or the Medicentre at Motor City so I take my children to Dr Nicoll in Jumeirah. It's worth the drive for peace of mind. My oldest went to the dentist at the Ranches Clinic who seemed fine although I think she's left now. No pets so can't help with that either, sorry!
 
 
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