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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 11:34
Thanks for the Advice,:-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 11:27
I thought if they are married and have proof it would be ok ? Is there any Goverment dept I can go to sort this out.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 11:15
Thanks for the replies, I had a feeling that there would be something, as nothing here is that simple. So I will have to sponsor her so they can use our maids quarter , which if thats the case so be it. Dont want to get fined and deported for trying to help someone!
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 17:17
Hi A friend's maid and her husband are just about to move into our external maids quarters as she needs some where to live ( she has just had a baby and my friend is moving away). The maid is being transferred onto her husbands visa. I am not charging any rent or asking her to work for me and I don't want her to. I'm glad that some one is using the buildings for the summer and my husband wont be alone. I am worried that any part of this situation might be illegal. Is it ? where can I find out? Do I need to sponsor her ? Will this affect our home insurance? All answers are much apreciated TIA
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 22:42
probably another Daily Mail journo?
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 17:12
@ simpleasabc Definately depends on the individual you get. Just dont leave your purse laying around.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 16:18
Do not use Maids .AE
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 12:53
Looks like thats the only way to get some. Thanks for the reply .
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 11:06
Does anyone know where I can find this ? I have been to Carrefour(MOE,MCC), Spinneys ( Mercato,UmmSq,MC,bin sougat) Tavola(UmmSq,Mercato)and I have also done a search on here. Its for my daughter so she can make mint choc chip ice cream, her favourite. I want to put it in her stocking as we have looked everywhere for it. She will love the fact that Santa has brought her it!
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 19:08
Try Countryway. I cant remember their number but if you google them they should come up. We used them when we lived in the ranches and they were quite reasonable. Just found the number on a search Countryway Landscaping: 04 432 9257. <em>edited by frankiestar on 12/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 15:58
Thanks for the info. I've ordered from them. It all arrives tomorrow
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 09:29
Hi Can anyone recommend someone where I can get top soil from. My husband reckons I need about 1000kg I have made a raised bed for a vege patch and need to fill it with soil. Ive been told to go up to the plant souk which I probably will but I need to know roughly how much it will cost. TIA
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 10:57
Quick kids its raining ! Run outside !
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 13:59
My husband goes the football with my kids and they really enjoy it. Matches are always on a night. He said its a family environment but he hasn't actually seen any women at matches, to be honest he probably wasn't looking. He said its mainly men with their young children( girls and boys) in the family area. He looks on the clubs websites for the fixtures.The season has finished now Hope that helps forgot to say there is another Football ground by the airport T2 thats where my husband goes to watch footie.I cant remember name of the club. <em>edited by frankiestar on 01/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 20:45
I live in the Ranches. I have also had the water money stolen , it turned out to be one of the neighbours kids.Its not happened again, but recently I have had some one dumping their recycling in my garageport for me to do it. Third time it happened I dumped it all at the security gate and low and behold it hasn't happened since. It turned out to be a gardener that was getting paid extra to do someones recycling and he was just dumping it in my garage port when the car wasn't there. I suggest you go to security ( ring Emaar)and tell them and they will sort out the problem
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 10:00
spinneys in mercato, seen some last week .
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 19:31
Hi LesleyG Try the DIAC,(situated on the road between Town centre and the Mercato mall on the Beach road). I am sure they do jewellery design/making classes. Just google them. I get my beads from Deira much better selection than dragonmart. Hope that helps <em>edited by frankiestar on 09/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 21:19
Thanks Laura 2 I have got your email address so you can remove it before you get into trouble. will email you now. Cheers
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 19:52
Hi Laura2 Can I tag along with you next week?. I have always wanted to go but not got round to it. I would prefer to have a guide for my first visit if you don't mind showing me about . I am not bothered by men staring its part and parcel of living here. I just ignore them
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 17:44
Desert Frames in Satwa on Plant street , any Printing/ framing shop on that street will be cheaper than Kodak. Hope that helps
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 13:16
Had a light dusting of rain coming back into Dubai from Bab Al Shams. :)
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 23:45
Remo Cafe - Emirates hospitality academy just off the beach road . You get a good view of the Burj Al Arab and wild Wadi
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 11:43
Thanks ladies. Never even thought about Daiso and craftland. ! Will have a wander round Satwa and the textile souk aswell. Have a nice day :)
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 13:06
I love Holi festival. My neighbour invite us every year to there get together its Brilliant. kids run around mad. Its fun.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 18:10
Thanks for bringing this to attention I always use Choitrams on my way home on the school run and the kids frequently get the old guy an ice cream or water. Will speak to him when we go in next .
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 17:50
During reading this thread i've just turned round to see my 3yr old son run past with a pair of scissors. Lol
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 17:55
Take it from someone who was bullied as a kid . The verbal abuse is alot worse than physical. Please do something about this before it affects your daughters self esteem. The school should have a bullying policy ask to see it. Its their responsibilty to have a safe environment for the kids.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:54
I second Gulf Photo Plus.it was really good and lots of fun .
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 17:19
I have a nice landlord aswell. When our AC breaks, we just email him and the guys turn up the same day and fixes it for us at no cost to us. He also does what he says he is going to do. That is why we have stayed in the same villa for 3 years now. :)
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 20:55
I organised a kids party in Safa 2 park generally , There is a notice board in the park. On the board you will see a tel. number that you have to ring up. The guy on the other end takes your name and thats it. Other than tipping the security guy for cleaning up after you.
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 15:42
I bought a deerstalker type hat from Sun, sand ,sport Factory outlet. ( al Quoz). It was A&Finch. I can't remember how much I paid for it. I bought it so my ears would be covered when in Ski Dubai and does the job. It has fur on the inside but the front peak was soft maybe you could insert some stiff card inside to make it point out. hope this helps
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 07:38
I think its not about the type of relationship you have with a man( married ,unmarried ) its the amount of responsibility you share with him. In order of priority kids top the list then pets , then financial etc . If the man is being selfish and not showing respect then it has an effect more so on the children as they learn behaviour from parents.
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 16:10
thanks I will google them right now !
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 20:12
Happy Birthday I know exactly how you feel because I had the same problem until I snapped one year and just went nuts about how much thought I put into his gifts yet he couldn't be bothered. He was very shocked as he didn't even realise how I felt ! Have you told him ? Men aren't that clever at reading signs unless you are blunt and actually say 'please make an effort because I deserve it'. men aren't psychic
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 14:40
Hi Home centre stock lunch boxes with 3 compartments and it has a clear plastic lid. I picked up a blue and pink one in the sale 19dhs each I seen similar ones in C4
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 15:52
When you go round a roundabout in the car and go "weeeeeeeeeeeee" and then realize the kids aren't in the car !
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 14:01
we had a problem with the ac pump and pipe we were quoted 27,000aeds by al tayer which hubby refused to accept .It was a good job . We took our car else where and was quoted 11,000aed A BIG difference
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 20:26
Hi When we did the walk around at DESS in May I was told that there wasn't a bus service to the Ranches as it was too far out and not enough interest. Has it changed ?
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 20:19
I love movies I would sit and watch them all day if it were possible. I love good movies Limitless was good from what I did see and have just read what happened in the beginning might have to buy it now just to watch Bradley ! I will keep a look out for Unknown . Thanks .
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 10:57
Thanks What a brilliant website . Will check 'Limitless' as well I missed the beginning of it on the outward flight !
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 13:52
Hi I went to Desert Frames , I had lots of pictures to get framed so I can't remember how much each frame was but I got a good discount and I do remember that the simple black frame was the cheapest hope that helps
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 13:49
Sue 62 you bitter old woman how are you managing
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 13:38
Just had a quick look at their website and I think the Al Twar has white polo shirts , Mirdiff and Umm al sheif are the same uniform as far I could see.
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 13:31
Hi My DD went to Umm al Sheif branch I don't know if the other branches have the same uniform I will have a look at the school website. I have added another ad and this time with my details !
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 12:41
I have placed a classified ad on expat woman to but forgot to put my details for people to contact me ! If someone is interested I have 7 Uniforms (7Skorts age 5-6 ,5polo shirts age7-8) , Pe kit , Book bag, pe bag , fleece , summer hat all for sale 350aed I will try and ammend the ad!
 
 
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