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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 18:57
Any update on those of you living in Layan community? How is now? pro's con's. Thanks
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 18:53
No way! Oh well I'll only get to catch it until I'm back at work then, unless I remember to record it. Thanks for checking though!!
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 18:51
Bump :) any update on Al Waha, any more of you moved here? prices seem good, just wondering what the updated pro's and con's are. Thanks
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 18:41
I cought 5 mins of it recently and can't for the life of me remember what day it was or time (risk sounding stupid, but reckon it was on CNN channel). He was interviewing George Clooney and his dad on that day. Don't know if that helps anyone remember :s
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 14:55
you can 100% get it in MOE C4. I did with my own naughty hands.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:35
OMG terrible typos!! sorry people!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:31
i'm on DU, don't know if its the best deal now, i gave up trying after waiting 4 months to get my hands on one i just took whatever. Etisalat was always sold out. I now have one, finally and can't believe how awesome this phone is. Go get it!! I think my plan is called 100. I pay 100dhs and get 100 international and national minutes, 100 international and national texts, 100mb data (but i'm always on wifi anyway). I love the phone! <em>edited by Dxb.Fairy on 26/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:22
I really loved the mama-mio stuff, easy for you too. You can order and deliever within the UK. Is she near London at all? because I really recommend 'the sanctuary' spa in Covent Garden. Its young, hip, relaxing and you leave feeling out of this world.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:16
Modern Dry Cleaners and Laundry - LOL @ modern. God knows where they are based, dude comes to my door once a week. Will have a look at the plastic wrapper thingy when this weeks load is due back. Sure wont be using them again. But have to say, in fairness, it's the first time this has happened in 6 months of using them.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:07
3000dhs isn't that much, really its ok. You'll be ok in a while when you realise the amount. If it was 30,000dhs then sure be mad. I don't have a maid so probably not wise for me to comment as I'm sure its hard and frustrating. But pay, get it fixed, tell her off for being so careless - you have every right to be mad. edited - sorry I don't mean 3000 isn't a lot of money, i mean from what you say the damage is, it seems ok. <em>edited by Dxb.Fairy on 26/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:01
DH must have been more tasty than you :) haha I doubt it, he has Greek blood in him, all that vinegar haha. ahh yes Genie, what logic - where is my google, that must be it right, different reaction.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 12:52
ok, done, all bedding out in sunshine, all bed sheets being washed right now at super high temp - was just curious on the two different types of bites, so odd. no point contacted the dry cleaners right.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 12:47
How do you know what bites you. Never in all of my Dubai life have I got bitten, not by a mozzy, ant, bug you name it, i've been safe. Short story - i have crazy mad itchy like a doggy bites on my leg. Not swollen, just flat and itch. hubby has bites too, but completely different to mine. His are bumps, itch, swollen and red. He has it on his neck and his forarm. what on earth is going on? two different insects?? I have a link though, it all started 2 days ago when my duvet that I sent off for cleaning came back. It came back lush but something must have happened at the dry cleaners?? anyway ideas please, checked the bed, nothing, no sign of bed bugs. What else shall I investigate?
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 18:12
such useful info. right, we're all off to get vit D tested then. who'd a though eh? sunshine all year and you can still lack in it.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 18:04
haha - there you go, we learn something. I should have made the thread title - Britons convert to Islam in 1000's LOL i'm sure it would have got more hits. Anyway, yeah just a small point as I get a bit of a knot in my stomach with so much negative posts and opinions on EW on their culture, religion, locals etc I keep thinking 'oh my gosh' I hope the Muslim EW members don't think we all think like that.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 13:38
oh sorry, my apologies. Revert. Thanks for the correction.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 13:34
This is a really thoughtful post, really! I'd never have thought too much about any links with vitamins. I have a question too. Where do you get this tests done? is at the doctors? I cover up alllllll the time. I notice when I don't, my darn freckles on my arms go really dark - almost brown. I hate it so I cover up. And I'm always having problem with some joint. Either my arms, hands, feet, just seem to spending a fortune on physio and it could all be down to Vit D. Thanks for the info.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:24
I guess I can only say that I pay my physiotherapist around 500 dhrm an hour. So I think thats £85. I have no idea what goes to the clinic etc but thought i'd offer my two pence worth. Lots of western physiothrapists here though, not sure on demand for such jobs.
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 14:00
maybe this needs a new post lol. But anyway from classified i've got two examples. Are these ok and legal? gosh, i'm so confused, never looked into house help before so had no interest and now not sure what is ok and what isn't. eg 1. Looking for LIVE-OUT nanny/housemaid in Arabian Ranches We're a young South African family looking to employ someone who's energetic, friendly and who has experience in the UAE to take care of our 6 month old baby boy while we're at work. Unfortunately our home is too small to be able to offer accommodation, but we are happy to provide sponsorship, annual flight, travel allowance as well as other benefits. eg 2. Full time live out house maid required for a French family in Dubai Requirements: Looking after a new born baby Cleaning duties and ironing Must have references from past employer Age: 30 to 50 Fluent in English Must be honest, reliable, trustworthy with high attention Start immediately Package: Competitive salary Sponsorship if needed, but having already your own visa is preferred. 2 days off a week 4 weeks holidays per year Ticket to home country once every two years
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 13:22
yeah of course I should clarify - only looking for legal 'live out' maids. So either one employed by an agency (the issue i've had with cleaning agency is I can't get one that can send me the same person) I have a question too actually, there is an add in classified (posted yesterday), I didn't hear back from the lady when I asked so not sure of the answer but here you go anyway. If say, as this lady was in the advert - sponsored by her husband, she lives with her husband too but is looking for a maid job.....is that ok? So i,e someone to come work for you a few hours a day. What do you all make of that. Is that ok?
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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 13:00
Bump for this, i found this old thread while doing a search for the same exact thing to see if there were any answers. I'm in a dilemma too. I'm off work due to being ill and wont be fully recovered for a while yet. I really need house help as I can't move. I'd like a 'live out' maid too, It would be for a few months at least so like you JS i'd really prefer the same person. I have been using a cleaning agency and its bit hard as its different people and by the time i've explained everything I'm worn out again. No interest in hiring a live in maid, so if anyone can help with info on this i'd like that. Maybe even point me in the right direction of what I should be searching for. Tried classified, its all live in at the moment. big big thanks.
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:30
sorry, yeah there!
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:27
We're all from different places so you'll get lots of info and opinions. Like I lived near Epsom and worked 'IN' Epsom and hated it. Yet the posts here are pro Epsom. I hated it because I was bored out of my mind. It didn't suit me or my partner and that might be because we are young and Epsom seemed more 'mature'. But was very pretty and schools are good etc etc. I lived in North London too and loved it. I lived in a very nice suburb (Cockfosters) but it is quite expensive. My sisters 4 bedroom cost her £500,000 but its only 10 mins from the Tube. I used to rent a 2 bedroom flat and it was a 1930's build so quite big and it cost me £1100 a month. Schools in this area are very good, the tube is great (25 mins into Kings Cross) and the most important bit - it's soooo safe! you actually don't feel like you are in London. Alas, my big bold 'Birmingham' print. I loved Birmingham, again lived in the suburb so was about 25 min commute to the city. But its so alive, the houses are huge compared to what you get for your money. City Centre has everything and more. Jobs are good, schools are good. But again, it suited us and our needs are/were probably different to yours. Hope that helps, I personally would probably never move permanantly back to the UK but I wish you good luck :)
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:20
MCC - turning out to be one of my fave now :)
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:18
Sorry, don't get where I said you can't have an opinion. I said I don't get the moaning when we live in a place that has nothing but sunshine. But hey, we're all different, I'm happy about most things in life - if you want to moan, go ahead, that is defo your right. Go for it! :)
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:02
[u'>[b'>Birmingham!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/b'>[/u'>
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:00
moan moan moan moan moan :\::\::\::\::\::\::\: come on! enjoy the rain. Whats not to like - makes a break from 355 days of sunshine. sheesh. Can't believe this post even exists.
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 17:41
oooooo go to mirdiff M+P, i just got back an hour ago and got a brill deal on what I wanted. However, not everything is on sale, what i wanted was and it was sweet ;)
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 16:42
things in dubai @ gmail . com thanks lots, just what we want. The more details, the better.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 16:38
do a search on the following bikini wax brazillian wax because you'll get one mammoth search result with all the info you want. :)
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 15:43
LOL - I get the holding hands - yes its nice, seeing other people hold hands looks nice too. Its quite romantic. anything else though - get a darn room or get me a bucket! About hugs - i'm sure common sense has part to play. Like I think its fine at the airport. But just standing in line at the shop - errr prob not, rightly so.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 15:36
glad i haven't had lunch yet, pda...one of my pet peeves and it don't matter where. you can hold hands, its not culturally wrong, nor is it really pda. I'm sure most people don't mind and its ok. just keep everything else for some place else. Really, nobody needs to see you kiss, you love each other blah blah so what. And I can never understand how oblivious you can be to other people. Surely while you're ''busy''.....even if its a bar.....you can't not know you're in someone elses face?? Don't get it. Oh and something has gone wrong - saw two topless sun bathers at the beach too (this was a while a few months ago) IF thats not for attention, or done on purpose I don't know what is. Nobody is that ignorent. Are they?
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 14:56
eeeew it should be a crime and made illegal all over the world !! :p ok seriously, please, against the rules or not, we don't do it and hate it when others do. I was in Ibn Battuta Mall and a couple - looked european, coulda been russian - heck coulda been whatever were at it near the china court...tongues, noises etc. I was so mad I wanted to report them myself, forget locals!!! (of course I didn't, but come on eewwww).
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 14:28
the only thing i read y'day http://gulfnews.com/business/general/dubai-shopping-festival-2011-attractions-unveiled-1.744015
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 14:16
because mmm well i like all that childhood memory and charm. Pixies, fairys, enchantment - guess i'll never grow up. Bit soft me.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 14:08
im still here!! hahah. mmm lamb!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:28
True, i never either. No matter how big or little the 'story' Never thought about it. And I'm not old, i'm very young but I think in these few years of the new generation things have changed. Whereas i'd never have thought to tell mum about the pervert in my park (even though nothing happend, the dude was just a perve) I'd be horrified if my daughter didn't tell me. Times change and have changed.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:23
OMG - well done you! I'm still here. Haven't even changed. Right, now I'm going to the shower, really. Gulp. What a saddo I am!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:20
nothing that i've tried worked. SO I just close the thread as cant read the post.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:18
always leave 10% no matter where/what it is. if its great then its always 20%. Just me- my maths sucks and this is what works for my lack of brain.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:14
sigh - the joys of living in an appartment. My neighbours leave their front door open when they cook. I think they think they are not expats, but rather on some strange extended holiday camp. I hate it, causing smells is as bad as any other problems in my opinion. So I hear you. Just email the management, offer the solution, tell them to just give him an extension wire and that should solve the problem. Good luck.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:09
speak to him, can you get him an extenion socket - really cheap? or get him to get one. Seems like an easy problem to solve, just have a word.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 13:02
They usually just need your phone number and you can put your current address. Then when you move, just call reception and update. Its very straight forward and millions years a head of the hassle of NHS. You'll see when you start using the system, you can't believe how helpful and easy it is. Daunting at first - sure. But count your lucky stars. Good luck.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 12:55
Right thats it.............................its time to get changed. I'm with you Loopy - i'll make it a long 30 min make over. Hmm haven't started my work out yet, why not let today be the day I get my trainers on. come on, be real - just can't be bothered. You know it's not happening.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 12:46
LOL @ sorting lego. Thats banned in my house. I can sort the dolls dresses though, they probably need a wash. May even iron them. Lost...............well ok not lost..........but tv. Yeah, forgot about that black box in the corner, I never get to use it. Will try that. But I really wanted to go out. Volunteer Dubai sounds more like my thing - except its err not today and today I'm going mad! keep them coming, there will be a lightbulb moment soon, I feel it in my un-toxinated waters.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 12:24
are you my twin? I just re-arranged and organised everything, including matching lids on days 1-3. Now I'm all organised out!! grr. lol
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 11:57
No questions in particular other then the usual - name, address etc But you are very far a long now so they will/should fit you in asap. Where are you coming from? Because take a long all your records for your pregnancy. Your scans, maternity health pack (if its the UK - that folder you get from Bounty) etc. Then the nurse/doc at your first visit will photocopy and go through everything. I can recommend the American (its where I went)- all 3 obny/gyn docs are amazing so I'd say just go with whoever can fit you in. The other Hospital that many recommend is City.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 11:43
think it happens everywhere in all fields all over the world. Except in these cases - you don't have to actually waste your time and stress over the interview - hahah. Imagine going for a PR job in Hollywood - oh dear. But keep looking as to date, i've never (3 jobs down the line) have had to show a picture. I saw lots of ad's for these stupid requests and ignored them. Good luck - chin up and just apply for jobs that don't ask for pics. This experiment may just waste your time and make you feel de-motivated.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 11:30
My experience - Allianz covered everything from day one - no 12 month waiting period. My new card reads Neoron though so not sure if they've changed their name - should check. American Hospital - was brill. Oh and if you want to consider their 'package' you wont need insurence, just buy the package. I've heard good things about city though, but never been so can't comment.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 11:18
Yes, we felt it too. Floods, earthquakes, volcano's........nature is telling us off!!! she is!!! I am going green from today!
 
 
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