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Latest post on 24 December 2014 - 12:38
If you want to save them money then what Maroosh suggested is best... but if you want to treat them than Biryani if they are from the sub-continent...!
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Latest post on 24 December 2014 - 12:28
Like all the changes Di@DXB mentioned... find it much user friendly now... i think its the most active women forum in Dubai... great feedback from posters... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all... :biggrin: <em>edited by Grittt1 on 24/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 December 2014 - 09:07
Thanks Ladies. I have found the value of my car. Now does anyone know how I go about selling a car? What is the procedure? Advertise on dubizzle and other active forums for cars (one is petrolheads i believe) and see for a few days what offers you get... if you dont want to go through all the hassle maybe you can sell it to secondhand car showrooms... now that you know what your car is worth they might not rip you... btw petrolheads has very active discussion forum and guys there might be able to guide you well on how to go about things way better than here... i see really hardcore car talk going on there at times... !
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 10:25
Yes ... its more a less like feta but I like feta better... maybe you can salt your salad a bit more and it would work just as well... !
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 09:23
Would be watching this thread closely... never been to exclusively Emirati restaurant...i always wondered what original Emirati food is like... initially i used to think Middle eastern food is something common they shared in the region... but with time I realize Lebanese, Syrian, Irani, Turkish all are different cuisines ... btw which restaurant are you planning to go to?
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 08:55
To be honest it's not a bad thing, especially with regards to water consumption. People ue it like it's going out of fashion, not a precious resource. They seem to forget that they live in the desert when they're watering their driveways to clean them, instead of brushing them, leaving sprinklers on all day in gardens etc. People need to be more aware of their consumption, so it should make people more careful with how they use it. I think a very short percentage of expats really have driveways to water..... although the wastage of water is condemn-able wherever one is in the world, desert or not, as water resources are depleting and it needs to be conserved by every person on this planet... but majority expats in UAE will be hard hit by this hike... awareness should be spread through stronger campaigns rather than drastically hiking the prices ... an expat with a driveway might stop watering it to control their bill but what are other's suppose to against this new living cost?
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 18:50
Re Creek Park. Cable car was put of action last week which is a shame No way... thats a real shame...:(
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 11:19
I believe what you are asking is whether the voucher deal includes drinks... if yes, then the answer is no... you would need to buy drinks separately ... but if you are worrying whether you would be allowed to buy a drink if you use the entertainer voucher ... then yes, you can buy the drink separately on your visit when you use entertainer vouchers...! Sorry if i got your question wrong...1
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 11:15
I love Creek Park ... landscape wise as well as activity wise... u can take a train around the park, they have cable car and now they have camel/pony rides too... i would start from there and check out all the parks one by one before deciding which i want to visit more frequently... !
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 11:08
Cinnamon, ginger tea with a spoon of honey helps my DD recover real fast if she is coming down with anything... she just started coughing a bit and got slight ever i started giving this at once and she recovered within a day... it always works for her... you just need to boil cinnamon and ginger together for a while and mix the honey in the cup...!
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 11:00
you bet... it feels like holiday with DD home and even though i don't go out for a job it feels like the world is on holidays... :biggrin:
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 12:13
we needed good news... :cool:
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 08:50
Prayers are with the victims in Pakistan and Yemen... and wherever people are faced with such challenges... ! <em>edited by Grittt1 on 17/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 08:43
Dubizzle is great... got some great stuff from there... if you decide on second hand then i suggest you pursue those who are leaving Dubai and are selling most of their stuff as this would save you many trips for every item and save you the transport cost... sometimes people are selling the entire apartment stuff at really reasonable costs... good luck..!
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 08:18
yeah...seems like the accountant is trying his luck... that maybe you wont bother to take it further.. pretty stupid to think that though... better go to the principal... ! <em>edited by Grittt1 on 17/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 08:14
Its amazing how one's belief in humanity is restored again and again despite the inhumane and utterly evil acts of humans... the Australian response and then the coming together of Pakistani nation in support of their compatriots and against the dark forces... the light of hope cannot be extinguished easily... even though its becoming increasingly hard to open the newspapers in the morning as days pass... !
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 09:56
well if your mom is coming over to take care of her grandchild and is not 90 years old, I would assume she is a healthy woman somewhere in her 50's? yup, i would certainly not hire a full time nanny, i would also assume if she agreed she knows what is at stake lol…she will be tired yes but will be fine I am sure. i would be insulted I think, so I would hold off. [b'>We old people have amazing stamina, often more than the youngsters[/b'> lol i think its more strategy than stamina... hehe... i have seen my mother in law handle her 2 grandchildren (her daughter's) for 15 days pretty well... both were under 2 then... but then my mother in law is a very wise and disciplined woman... :)
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 08:54
I am almost in tears watching the #illridewithyou feed. Please people, check out this article. It will make you feel all sorts of warm/fuzzy/proud/sad feelings. http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/australians-offer-to-ride-to-work-with-people-in-religious-a?utm_term=4ldqpia This is beautiful... beats me how 4 people can be against it... how can anyone on a forum like EW be against the message of love and tolerance...!
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 09:48
I so feel for you... my mum is a gem... she has diabetes since 15 years and she has never taken insulin ... she always takes care of her diet... obviously she indulges once in a while... but her routine is healthy... despite that she has health issues as she is bound to have at her age... I feel being conscientious about ones own health is a way of showing your love for your loved ones... the healthier you are, the happier they are and less of a burden you are on them...! <em>edited by Grittt1 on 15/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 09:40
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 09:38
from what you have written it seems that you have done your best to reach out to your friend and thats what counts... remembering your friends in prayer to me is the best thing of all, especially because we cant always be physically there for each and every loved one...
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 09:26
My friend has a Mac and she uses it for magazine, newsletter and brochure designing etc... she is in love with Mac and keeps convincing me to get one... but I feel my needs are met by my lappy which is an Hp.... so really its all about what your needs are... !
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 09:31
Unless you get it from wholesale shops in Diera... they would be cheaper in Duty Free... !
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 09:18
The flip up lids are different - you have to break the seals yourself, but the screw lids break their own seals when you open them. Thats true... there is no tampering ... its just the new screw lid system that breaks its own seal to make ease for us... i was a bit taken aback when first saw it but then realized its just the new system... i for one am very happy that i dont have to jerk the seal open myself now... !
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 09:42
[b'>We were joking about all the designer stuff.[/b'> And children need to play to learn, they are not mini adults. I wish they all could have a lovely, relaxed childhood here instead of being pushed to be good at everything. yeah... that was clear :) was just commenting generally... and in light of the thread about Celebrity Chef school lunches... !
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 09:37
I think in this case... its better if you buy your own chocolate and stuff that husband is not prepared to buy... after all you are earning yourself...it is not a big enough issue to lose your sleep over or get into an argument with husband... as for him calling you psycho, maybe you should just stop reacting to it... and stop arguing on small issues altogether.... weight his good qualities over the bad ones... and look at things in there perspective, don't blow issues out of proportion... and if you want to spend your life with this person do your best to make as much ease in the relationship as you possibly can... <em>edited by Grittt1 on 11/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 09:32
Open your mouth and tell him what yo want. "Why can't you buy that for me?" If you are taking care of him in the bedroom, why shouldn't he take care of you in the life? I dont agree at all.. dont think in marriage (or any relationship for that) should one remind the other of the good or favour that one has done her/him. Relationships are about give and take but not about impressing upon the other that since i do this, you have to do that... one can generally discuss grievances and find solutions... <em>edited by Grittt1 on 11/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 10:32
Joking aside if there was a school that went at the pace of my child rather than the class average I would be a happy Mother. I want my child stretched academically I want my child to have the opportunity to set up young enterprise ideas I want my child to have a detention if he/she fails to attain a grade of B or above in all assessments and tests. I want summer academic classes I want amazing teachers that inspire I want my child to play all sports and have a team for each sport no matter ability level I want my child to be rewarded when he/she does something well I want schools to go back to old fashioned drilling rather than this namby pamby learn through play rubbish I want old fashioned sports days where there are winners and losers.......because guess what thats life edited by ladymary on 09/12/2014 WOW... same here... it seems like its becoming just about making our generations more and more materialistic rather than genuine people with genuine contentment in life... life surely is more than designer cloths, fine-dining, ease and luxury at every corner... !
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 10:18
Maybe you can go to the Global Village and get her something really traditional from one of the more culturally exotic pavilions... something you are sure she will never find near home... ! Sorry got no suggestions as to what exactly as I am not much of a shopper...:)
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 10:08
I prefer it this way. If the post isn't of interest to me I can see at a glance. I don't have to do page changes and scrolling just to find out I'm not interested in it. agree strongly... was really happy to see this change... i found the other way really annoying when i first joined EW...!
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 10:04
Cant believe this... so is it true?... i thought it was just a conspiracy theory... someone told me a month or so back that telecommunication companies will make the internet service slow so that people would upgrade their packages for better service... i too have been facing this problem and thought it was just my laptop giving me trouble... maybe there was some truth to the story after all... what you say?
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 09:44
how about Subs... maybe not something different, but tasty if made the way you like it... and no need to warm up... :) <em>edited by Grittt1 on 09/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 09:37
Doesn't it all come down to whether one can afford the trip or not... children would always want to go... but if explained with love and understanding they can appreciate the financial limitations of their parents and one can always compensate with a more affordable option later, something they really want... i hope i can put this advice in practice if the time comes and i am not in a position to avail any opportunity for my child...
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 09:28
It is however totally unethical and really irritating behaviour... i especially hate it when people drop stuff on the floor and dont bother to pick it up... highly disrespectful of the blessing of food...!
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 09:26
This happens all the time especially at the fruit counters, there is always someone standing in front of a pile of fruit and having an extended 'try' of the produce. I have never seen the staff ask them to stop or to pay for what they have eaten so [b'>it seems to be accepted as a norm in Dubai,[/b'> I guess the cost of this loss is paid for by the rest of us who go to the shops to buy rather than eat! I dont think its an accepted norm... there is so much competition among markets nowadays... hypermarkets cant afford to lose even the 'a bit voracious' customers to other hypermarkets... after all they do buy something (if not that particular fruit) ... and thus are beneficial to them... and i am sure the hypermarket don't lose much by just a few 'over tasters' s day... so they just choose to ignore it.. <em>edited by Grittt1 on 09/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 10:07
Great.... i just bookmarked it... hope to visit soon... thanks...!!
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 10:05
Agree with AnonDubai... i suppose its the cultural difference that has made you misinterpret the situation and made you feel offended when there was really no offence meant... also at times non-arabs find Arabic a bit loud and harsh to the ear in the beginning... ! <em>edited by Grittt1 on 08/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 09:18
going by some responses and the fact that their is a tutorial on how to remove the security tags, it seems it happens often... and the missing number of security tags would let the store ppl know ... why do they just wave people away when the alarm goes off... never happened to me... but will make sure to go back if it ever happens... how annoying to have to go back just to get a tag removed...!
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 11:14
McDonalds deliver! My year just got made! :D [b'>It's very very dangerous. Believe me. Sometimes ignorance is bliss[/b'>. haha,,, i was going to say that... occasional Mc Donalds is bad enough... why would anyone want to order it when home... i suppose people r tired of hearing this... but it has to be said... Mc Donalds is NOT REAL FOOD... !!
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 11:07
Thank you for the suggestion! There is one at Times Square next weekend so I will donate them there :) How can one keep posted on which weekends the fair will be on?
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 11:05
living in sharing in international city is a good idea for your friend as its not that far away from work for her..... but obviously if your friend can find a place in Silicon Oasis than nothing like it as it will save her commuting time and cost... !
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 10:56
I saw [b'>Gripe water[/b'> recently at Spinneys but I know it's a hit or miss thing whether you find it or not. Probably best to focus on your diet as a first step and keep up with the lengthy burping and see if you notice any improvement. I think its better to be careful which brand you buy ... i dont remember what exactly but when i looked it up in my time there were certain ingredients in some brands that needed to be watched out for.. you can google it... :)
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 09:52
We are also very focused on saving and although living comfortably hardly ever indulge... but since we pay for everything from our income, even health, i would say we save hardly 25% ... that's a rough guess though... !
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 09:26
Why would they let you off with minimum charges? In most countries you'll be charged a new ID or passport if you loose it. How can you blame the authorities if YOU loose your ID. Sadly EW is becoming a whining site :( For many expats there are few ears to vent ones feelings out to... i didn't notice that much whining going on here, and what i liked about this forum is that people vent out their feelings and i really find the different take on a topic by different women very interesting as it opens one's mind to the differences in opinion... it has made me see things from different angles.... <em>edited by Grittt1 on 01/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 09:18
Struggling to see where the OP is blaming the authorities for the loss of the card.... I thought the OP was PEEVED at the cost of it all.... its just a rant - WOWZERS lol!!!!! [b'>It's a lesson learnt.[/b'> YES.. for sure... and obviously its my fault for losing the card and i took all the heat... !
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 18:25
Yes, no matter how nice anywhere is there is still no place like home. feel sad for the one dislike this comment received... how bad must the conditions be back home for this person.. :(
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 16:50
Since ladies on this forum come from or have lived in different parts of the world, where is a good city/town to raise children? if you are not worried about work and money. This includes good schools, good houses, safe community, tolerant people, English speaking, mild winters (preferably), and any other good thing you could think of.. Please share your thoughts. Money no object, safe community, tolerant people, English speaking, mild winters, decent housing, [i'>some[/i'> good schools, good place to raise children....... I would say the perfect place would be Dubai :biggrin: edited by Alismum on 27/11/2014 Agreed.... if not home... which might not have all the plus points you list but is still HOME... :)
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 16:45
You can't really be peeved for something that was your own fault. Emirates ID is an ID we all need to have so like my passport I need to make sure I don't lose it. Has nothing to do with making money on every corner, if you don't lose it you don't have to replace it. Pardon me for being a mere mortal... :\: ... on a serious note.. i am very careful of the IDs and I just don't know how i lost it... obviously one has to replace the ID if lost but why do they have to charge the same amount as a renewal would... after all isn't the purpose of ID cards identification, access to public services and to better manage the population... ppl do lose stuff, wallets get stolen, houses burn down... if someone loses their IDs... they can be let off with minimum service charges (which is 70/-AED) as they will pay the full ID charges at the time of renewal anyway...
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Latest post on 29 November 2014 - 17:45
Don't stay up late at night.. wake up early... be as physically active as possible... enjoy mother nature at every given opportunity... this works for me best... the day i oversleep or sleep at wrong times... i feel lethargic and if there is a cause for stress it turns into real depression... so if you are already stressed maybe you can follow a healthy sleep routine for starters...
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Latest post on 29 November 2014 - 15:02
http://www.thenational.ae/business/personal-finance/sad-expats-priced-out-of-their-lives Thanks for sharing a good read. We are a group on small business owners, in our last meeting we were sharing our issues these days. Most of us are struggling like never before. My own business has gone down by 50% darastically in last 3 months. All the clients i meet, they all are complaining about same thing. Thank God I have had enough savings & options to downsize....but those who don't have, they will end up in debts. Funny enough, this year I fought my office landlord for not giving me enough notice, so he had already served notice for next renewal with increase of 20%. (Not notarized, not official, just by hand on a piece of paper, which I know is not olegal, also we are no more entitled for increase unless there is further price change by rera). My case against my home landlord is still in Rental committee to be heard. Good luck to me and all other going through same.....after living here for a decade....at least I don't see a hope. We can't go back home as things are worst there. I already regret my decision, had I put this much effort elsewhere, at least by now I will hold nationality, PR of that country. Here in UAE....once an expat, always an expat... So sad and scary... my heart goes out to kids who have been brought up here and this is a home for them and then just leave because they have no choice.. .... i am afraid my child might start feeling the same.. if we can afford to stick around here that long that is... :(
 
 
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