egg | ExpatWoman.com
 

egg

egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 21:04
Please be aware, Raffles might be open. From Gulfnews - update, at the end of the list: One school -- Raffles International School -- asked to be taken off the list. edited by Unicorn36 on 05/02/2014 They are closed they just announced it on the communicator They said due to further information, they are closed on 6th February.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 16:45
A good way to enforce this would be to fine supermarkets that sell baby formula... I was unable to feed my DS he was continually hungry feeding every 2 hours for 45 minutes a time, i was exhasuted he was hungry, it just does not work for everyone. I thought how you raised and what you fed your children was a personal decision and not something anyone else has the right to decide for you. I was pressured into BF my DS midwife family and i really wish i had just listened to myself from the start, it was not right for us, a month in and i was almost half dead from lack of sleep and DS was not gaining weight and losing it. Definitely is personal choice and sometimes no matter how much you want to do something it just doesnt work.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 16:39
The same thing is happening to us.When the next years rent was due we contacted the RC who told us to wait a few weeks.Still no contact so emailed RC and are awaiting a response.We've been told by someone who knows about these things,don't want to be too specific, that in about three percent of cases the LL is money laundering and abandons the property meaning you get to stay in it rent free!! I don't think we're going to be that lucky but as long as the rent money is reserved for if he turns up and the RC know whats going on it's fingers crossed :) A Years rent as savings would be amazing but would never happen to me. Ha ha, Thanks for the info will wait a while longer see what happens. I don't seriously think it will hppen to me either but it's bit like doing the lottery,it presumably happens to someone so you never know. Ha ha yeah im praying to be that miracle :-)
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 15:59
Thanks, i have all the emails ive sent and also a record of telephone calls trying to get the rent renewed, will inform RC imemdiately. Thank you
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 15:54
The same thing is happening to us.When the next years rent was due we contacted the RC who told us to wait a few weeks.Still no contact so emailed RC and are awaiting a response.We've been told by someone who knows about these things,don't want to be too specific, that in about three percent of cases the LL is money laundering and abandons the property meaning you get to stay in it rent free!! I don't think we're going to be that lucky but as long as the rent money is reserved for if he turns up and the RC know whats going on it's fingers crossed :) A Years rent as savings would be amazing but would never happen to me. Ha ha, Thanks for the info will wait a while longer see what happens.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 12:52
Thanks.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 16:22
Thank you, I have family there so want to be near by them :-)
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 12:51
Im ageing gracefully :-) I did consider something but chose not to. Good luck.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 12:27
Ive been using Carrem.com, (i dont work for them i promise) they have been fantastic, only slightly more expensive than a normal taxi, the cars are lovely, always arrive promptly (even earlier). You can book online but you have to give 2 hours notice thats the only downside, unless you call and they have some spare vehicles. www.careem.com Example ride = normal taxi from my house to my destination 55-60 AED Careem 80 AED. Worth it if you ask me.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 December 2013 - 20:11
Like this if it helps? http://www.amazon.com/The-Bar-Butler-Rotary-Dispenser/dp/B001CDTQ5O <em>edited by egg on 21/12/2013</em>
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 December 2013 - 19:46
Does anyone know if and where I can get optic dispenser or a bar butler type gift?
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 23:23
Thank you I just did one curtain but it's got blackout lining and it's soaking wet but has come up clean will see how it dries think I'm not supposed to wash it blackouts a:-(
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 11:33
Forecast severe weather apparently, wind, rain, thunder lightening later on today. All schools and nurseries shutting down.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 11:31
My DS did but that was when he was in Grade 2, but the reason we did was because he actually should have been placed into grade 1 when we came here but they put him in grade 2, it was the best decision we made for him keeping him back a year. Good luck.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 11:26
Same here RWA sent a message saying come and collect the kids. DH on his way now im still at work, think ill pack up don't fancy driving in a bad storm. Stay safe. x
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 11:25
Raffles World Academy also just been shut.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 11:23
Its true, if you have kids at Raffles Jumeirah the KHDA have shut the school due to bad weather and are requesting to pick kids up or buses still leave at regular times.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 09:38
Yes, great minds, I have been here 5 years and only just opened one too. Yes they ask for ID to prove its you etc, only like a bank asking, I sent copy of my EID card.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 09:30
Just read this and was going to post. Not fit for rehoming, by who's judgement they look fine to me. Its awful.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 20:59
We are getting 2nd Dec off as a PH
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 20:58
This might help. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic163022-fly-screens.aspx
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 20:55
Pretty sure (may be wrong) if you cancel her visa without transfer you also have to pay for her to leave the country. She needs to find a new employee and then you do a visa transfer at typing centre and get back your deposit and she has a new family?
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 19:16
Most international schools have Islamic lessons I think or at least my sons does. I would definitely move her if she is unhappy she will learn nothing and resent school.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 19:08
I would report it to the police as a lost or stolen item. Are you needing to travel soon? If so get an emergency passport from your embassy but you need a police report and a letter in Arabic as far as I remember. Helps if you can take someone with you that speaks Arabic. If no need ASAP my sons took 6 days to be returned really quick service, cost 180 AED to send courier with DHL and an additional 20 GBP to get it returned.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 13:45
Been trying to get a call back or a response to emails with regards to renewing my contract for Motorcity, i am having no luck, do i take it i can stay there rent free if they dont get back to me??? :p PS . 90 days is well and truly gone. <em>edited by egg on 30/10/2013</em>
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 21:27
An optician wont do an eye test on a child under 15 here (may be older not sure). I take my DS to Moorfields Eye Hospital in Health Care City they are very good and experienced. Last appointment with the eye drops to dilate pupils was 650 AED. We take him every 6 months for check ups.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 12:45
No worries, im after visa renewal so not EID. No time for DSO today so ill have to do Rashidiya tomorrow. Thanks ladies.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 10:04
Im dreading renewal time because i know the rent is going to go up. DH employer has never increased the housing allowance we get so im not sure how we will continue to manage renting a decent sized place as we need the room we have a family. Can see 5 of us crammed into a 2 bed apartment at the rate of these increases :-(
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 10:03
Thank you i need it for visa renewal so will give it a go, if not ill drive to rashdiya tomorrow and do bin sougat.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 11:16
I have had cheese slices from spinneys with mould on them. Yesterday i purchased 2 x 6 pack of crisps from small spinneys motorcity, one pack was baked walkers, the other original walkers, got them home and both out of date one by over a month and one by a few days. Will be taking them back this evening.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 18:48
When i was there 2 years ago they had outdoor and indoor seating. HTH x
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 19:51
Thats great, thank you :-)
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 19:33
Hi, Yes medical was done same day and DH and maid signed the contracts at DNRD and i have all 3 with me here as well as the pink temporary visa. Do i still go to typing? And require same documents? I have only done 1 new visa 5 years ago and every year after that was just renewal which was simple, this new visa from another employer has been a nightmare, costs a small fortune up to now ha ha. Thanks for the help :-)
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 18:51
Go see the doctor, but i find Duspatalin Retard helps witht he cramps. My doctor once told me Coke is really good for upset tummy just make sure its not cold needs to be warm.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 14:23
Really expensive here. If you are UK why not try something like the Open University, if you are disciplined enough to self study and live here? You have to have a UK address for the course material.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 14:22
Carrefour sell Rattan type and some other types of garden furniture also Geant in IBN Battuta i got a lovely set from there for 399 Table 2 chairs and a stool for 399 AED Rattan Type. I also have a square rattan table with 4 arm chairs and 4 foot stools from carrefour for 1299 AED. Day bed from carrefour rattan was 1499 AED. Some people reccomend dragon mart but i never found any decent prices there.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 13:48
Did you try Mothercare? Or Babies R Us, they have a good selection and i have used them for baby items tobe delivered to UK using my UAE credit card. http://www.toysrus.co.uk/browse/babies/product/toys/baby-swings?topnav=Toys&subnav=Baby%2BSwings
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 13:40
Just finished Cheryl Coles autobiography (yawn) Just about to start new Sophie Kinsella Wedding Night (i love her books so funny and an easy read).
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 13:38
There are lots that will deliver and some good sites depends what kind of thing you want to send? Flowers, Teddy, Clothing?
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 13:37
Time out Dubai says open Sat - Thurs Sasha Beauty Salon3 Reviews This outlet has not yet been reviewed by Time Out Dubai. Have you been there? Leave a comment and tell us what you think! DetailsLocation: Ibn Battuta Mall, The Gardens, Dubai Tel: 04 366 9880 Travel: Gardens Cross RoadWebsite [i'>Times: Open Sat-Thu 10.30am-9pm[/i'>[u'>[/u'>
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 13:03
Feel your pain JoyceB i dont wear skirts or dresses for the same reason. I will be stocking up on these when i go to UK next week :-)
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 12:41
Yes i love them im getting these when i go to UK. I have rather large thunder thighs and dont wear dresses due to chaffing lol. These are called safety shorts ha ha this is what im going for. http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/lovesummerbreezes/Collection%2033/SafetyShorts_Black.jpg
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 12:03
Thank you :-)
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 11:57
Does anyone know how long jelly is ok for? I made it Sunday and its in the fridge since then is it still ok?
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 13:16
We had our previous maid start on 1500 almost 5 years back, she looked after DS (6 at the time) when he came home froms chool and took care of all the household chores, when she left us she was earning 2,000 per month, with food and toiletries provided. We have just hired a new lady in May and we pay her 2,000 and she just really looks after the home as DS is 11 now but she is around and generally gives him some lunch and plays games with him.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:51
Its funny laws here, i was in an accident (car) not my fault the other party admitted responsibility to the police, the police confirmed not my fault, however, driver was pregnant they told me if anything happened to the baby i would be held responsible even if the accident was not my fault??? Thankfully, all was ok, however, i had to spend several hours at the police station awaiting confirmation before i was allowed to go.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:48
So awful poor little thing. My DS is 11 and i still dont like him going to the bathrooms on his own much to his dismay i always make his older brother or Dad go with him or i stand outside the toilets waiting for him, he goes mad, but i just cant i still see him as my baby. Some sick people in this world it really breaks my heart. I agree with AmyAus that the paper says Rape the story suggests otherwise and i sincreely hope that this little girl somehow manages to overcome this awful experience x
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:44
We have been twice and didnt take the tablets, however, plenty of repellant is a must there were lots of mozzies about particular if you are venturing inland.
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:43
Raffles are not taking bookings yet :-(
egg
1052
Posts
EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 09:37
I always want to start planning the next one straight away but DH wont let me ha ha. I book myself do it all separately works out cheaper.
 
 
How expats in Germany can get German pension refund

Bye Bye Germany - Hello German Pension Refund?

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

International university transition tips

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

How to apply for Germany VBL Pension Refund as an expatriate | Germany Pension Refund

Bye Bye German Public Service Job - Hello VBL Pension Refund

Tourist SIM cards in Dubai guide

Tourist SIM Cards in Dubai: Where to Get One and Package Prices

World's most expensive cities to live in 2024

These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities To Live in 2024

Dubai ranked as one of the best cities to work in 2024

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

What are the signs that your online date is a fraud

8 Warning Signs Your Online Date is a Scammer

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Repatriation

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Leaving For Good

Best and Worst Countries to Get Started Abroad for New Expats

Best and Worst Countries for New Expats to Get Started Abroad

Under the Mango Tree by Robyn Fok | Expat Books

Expat Author Robyn Fok's 'Under the Mango Tree' Deals With Pet Grief & Loss

Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

(Images: Supplied)

Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

These Baby Travel Essentials Are Must-Haves For Your Next Family Getaway

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

Pictured: Prague

The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

House in Husavik

10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

The Labriz eforea spa location

Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing