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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 11:51
I don't know about the other ingredients, but you should be able to find cayenne pepper in most grocery stores' spice sections. I know I've got some at home and don't recall putting any effort into finding it. <em>edited by laurelm on 24/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 06:39
Good luck giggles! I too, was made redundant just last week (can continue work there through September, though), and from the moment I found out have been fervently working towards my next move. Through the day check Bayt, LinkedIn, Dubizzle, Gulf Jobs, trying to get ins with connections...it's all very tedious. But necessary. Like you, I also am looking to change my direction (thankfully, I've been planning this for a little while now) and hope to find something in copywriting or writing for something along the lines of Time Out or Explorer. I just feel this is THE WORST time of year to be looking for a job. *sigh* Best wishes and I hope something works out for you soon!
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 17:41
I can't remember the name of it, but the bar at the top of the new JW Marriott Marquis is pretty "wow". Great views, very "Dubai" bar. ETA - it's called Vault! <em>edited by laurelm on 20/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 15:01
If anyone still has any doubts about the fairness of her first trial.......try reading "The Monster of Florence " by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi. The two writers were at various points treated as suspects, merely because they had written about the case, Same Chief Prosecutor,who incidentally believes in witchcraft. Very frightening, and I don't just mean the murders. That was quite an interesting book. Gives you something to think about, although I think probably with a grain of salt. Not sure why it is any less believable than some of the "evidence" against Knoxx. I certainly wouldn't want to be changed with any crime under that particular jurisdiction, if even a fraction of the book (and many other accounts of that particular investigation) is true. Oh goodness no, absolutely not! I don't disagree with you at all there. I'm just in the habit of hesitantly believing anything I read; it's not specific to this. I guess I just didn't want to give the impression I took it as gospel.
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 13:21
If anyone still has any doubts about the fairness of her first trial.......try reading "The Monster of Florence " by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi. The two writers were at various points treated as suspects, merely because they had written about the case, Same Chief Prosecutor,who incidentally believes in witchcraft. Very frightening, and I don't just mean the murders. That was quite an interesting book. Gives you something to think about, although I think probably with a grain of salt.
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 09:34
The magic of Christmas flights. I've been going to the UK mostly to spend Cmas with the SO's family over the past several years and was always flabbergasted by the prices. This year, for the first time since I moved to Dubai 5+ years ago, we're going to see my fam in the US and it doesn't look like we're getting back for under 8,000 dhs each! I'm no longer clutching my pearls at the UK Cmas flights, hah. As mentioned, I would also recommend Royal Brunei or Gulf Air. Prices are reasonable and the airlines are good enough. The stop in Bahrain with GA is a bit of a nuisance though, so I'd recommend keeping your eye on Royal Brunei, mostly. edited by laurelm on 19/06/2013 <em>edited by laurelm on 19/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 08:10
Somewhat bizarrely, I have realized that even if I don't spell the words correctly, the incapsula thing still sends me through to the website. On two occasions now, my iPad has auto corrected the weird incapsula words and I hit "go" or whatever before I realized or had the chance to fix them, yet it still sent me through as if I had typed them correctly. Ditto. What great security...lol....obviously has nothing to do with getting it right! I just purposefully spelled it wrong to test it, and yeah - still in on the first go! Why so lenient for us while other people have to go through multiple tries? Very odd. I feel as if the other people needing multiple tries to get through are taking the hit for it being so lax on us!
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 07:44
Somewhat bizarrely, I have realized that even if I don't spell the words correctly, the incapsula thing still sends me through to the website. On two occasions now, my iPad has auto corrected the weird incapsula words and I hit "go" or whatever before I realized or had the chance to fix them, yet it still sent me through as if I had typed them correctly.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 05:59
Oh, I will have to check this out! Members of my family claim that our family tree is traceable to Elizabeth Woodville. *grain of salt*
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 17:48
Aw, sorry to hear that! I needed this stuff as a kid for recurring ear infections and HATED it. It really is the most awful tasting stuff. I can still vividly recall the taste. I remember choking it down with some chocolate pudding, though. I wasn't 100% hidden; I knew it was in there. But it was bearable. <em>edited by laurelm on 17/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:38
lol When I have a curry, I love a nice vindaloo, that is my fav :) I just could not imagine a life without spice!! Some people are addicted to chocolate, I'm addicted to spice lol Yes, I'm with you! ETA: Have you ever had a Mexican hot chocolate? Best of both worlds. edited by laurelm on 13/06/2013 I make a very spicy chili choc pudding.....ahhhhh it has some real kick to it! I have never had Mexican hot chocolate! Where do you get it? Or how do you make it? @ CrashingWaves I wouldn't mind getting that recipe! Sounds nice! @ Buttercup I've never seen it here, so sorry I guess it's a bit of a tease! Nor have I made it myself, but I'm sure a google search could help you out. It's not complicated, as far as I'm aware, basically hot chocolate with some ground pepper in it. Got a nice little bite.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:06
lol When I have a curry, I love a nice vindaloo, that is my fav :) I just could not imagine a life without spice!! Some people are addicted to chocolate, I'm addicted to spice lol Yes, I'm with you! ETA: Have you ever had a Mexican hot chocolate? Best of both worlds. <em>edited by laurelm on 13/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:53
I used them for a full restoration of a leather Balenciaga bag and they did great. That doesn't answer your question (my issues were all exterior), but prior to handing over my bag to them, I brought it in and showed it to them, and they were very straightforward in telling me what they could and couldn't fix. I would definitely recommend bringing the bag to them to have a look at, and I think they'll be able to give you a good idea of what they can or can't do.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:22
What, no ghost peppers? Amateurs. I am pretty intrigued, and would be interested to try it - but for as much as I like spicy things I doubt that I could get through much of it.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:12
I think there was another post on this Something must have happened Perhaps what you're thinking of? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic207539-female-expats-need-permission-to-go-to-cross-the-dibba-border-to-oman.aspx Is this rule only to enter Oman form Dibba? Yes, as far as I'm aware. It's more to do with Sharjah than Oman, it would seem.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 08:15
I think there was another post on this Something must have happened Perhaps what you're thinking of? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic207539-female-expats-need-permission-to-go-to-cross-the-dibba-border-to-oman.aspx
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 08:09
Yeah, I've been getting those phone calls recently, too - I was shocked! Each time the taxi has arrived before the check-up call, and once I pre-ordered a taxi during a busy time and they called me in advance asking if it was OK to send the taxi early, rather than risk being late.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:34
I love Burger Fuel, but it is one massive burger (great fries, too). I feel like I need to hibernate after. For something a bit smaller, I prefer Shake Shack (cheese fries are an added bonus). Although as mentioned, those are a bit fast foody. Maybe one of the steak houses here would have a good gourmet burger? Another option would be to make it yourself. I picked up Bobby Flay's cookbook "Grill It", and the burger recipes inside are unreal. Some of the best burgers I've ever had, at home or out.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 09:21
Sri Lanka is rainy, sadly. Hmmm, Oman is a thought? Done Cyprus a few times. In Oman, Muscat is a wonderful old city and The Chedi and the Shangri La are both top notch hotels. I prefer The Chedi, as I personally feel it's a bit more chic and intimate.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 07:43
Jordan? Nairobi? Tunis is surprisingly cheap and stable these days. Go to Goa? I would be hesitant of Goa, only because it starts to shut down in May due to the oncoming monsoon season, which usually hits by early June. No visa on arrival either. I usually get my India visit visa within about 72 hours, but I think they say it can take up to 10 business days.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 07:23
Just spent 3 nights in Istanbul last weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect. Sunny and warm, but not too hot. Lots of 5* hotels available in both Sultanahmet and Beyoglu (I'm writing up a review of the House Hotel Galatasaray at the moment, it was fab). In either case you're less than 1 hour from the airport, and the flight was 3.5 - 4 hours. As for the protests, as long as you stay away from Taksim Square, there's no issue whatsoever. I strolled around the park/square and the atmosphere was more like a festival than anything, but I see the police have now re-entered the area. Although maybe you're looking for one thing beachy? I think it's going to be rainy around most of Asia now...
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 17:33
I would definitely not recommend Atlantis. We stayed there for a weekend last summer (living in Dubai though). Too crowded with package deals, food only average (Nobu, as well a s the breakfast buffet). Even at the summer rate I will never go back. Once you get into the water in Aquaventure, all is fine, but long queues and very hot. The sea in Dubai in summer is horrible. Like a warm bath. Thanks for sharing it, but if I found unbelievable price - is it still does not worth? Well, it really depends. I wouldn't spend another night there, I find it highly overrated. But if you don't mind the hugeness, impersonal, crowded atmosphere of the place, you could go I guess. But still, 989 for a night is a lot of money. Many Dubai hotels have summer deals. Maybe check them out before you decide. Agreed, I think it's wise to shop around right now. I just got an email through from Bab Al Shams resort this afternoon, and they're offering a rate of AED 808 (excl. tax) and you get breakfast, falcon show and camel rides at sunset and late (5pm) check out. And while I've never spent the night at Bab Al Shams, I rate it much higher than Atlantis. Nice setting, less chaotic, more intimate, and better food, I think. Although if you're looking for a beach stay, then BAS wouldn't really be an option for you. <em>edited by laurelm on 10/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 16:16
Hi, I spent a weekend there as a staycation last summer, and found it all decidedly average. While Aquaventure is a pretty good waterpark, and the water is cool enough, but standing in line is brutally hot and the cement walkways are foot torture if you put your sandals in a locker. The resort itself was mobbed with people (although it was an Eid weekend when I was there), check-in was tediously slow and chaotic. There are loads of restaurants, and the couple that I tried did not particularly stand out (Nobu and Ronda Locatelli). The rooms are large and comfortable, but again, nothing particularly memorable. There are a lot of package deals there, so at least you should get reasonable prices. But it's not a place I would recommend any of my friends or family to stay at. I think it's listed as a 5* property (I assume due to the facilities available on site), but I personally wouldn't consider it that. Maybe I'm alone, but I just think it's really mediocre.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:31
"It does not apply to those on tourist visas." Ridiculous! From what it sounds like it's Sharjah that's causing the trouble, not Oman? That was my guess as well, else-wise I think we'd be seeing this nonsense at the other Omani borders, too.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:24
I discovered this about a month ago when booking a weekend to Zighy Bay. It's not the end of the world, but it's definitely a bit annoying. In the end I canceled my Zighy booking, and am staying somewhere in the UAE instead. Blah.
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 11:15
I haven't used an alarm in years! My natural alarm clock is somewhere around 6am...and I've never once slept late enough to get to work any later than 9am. What I would give for a sleep in and the need for an alarm clock. Hope everyone else enjoyed a nice, late morning! Oh I know just how you feel! I am always up early (thus why I am on EW this early :D ). Since I can remember I have never been able to sleep in. My poor parents had their hands full with me! And now it's my husbands turn, hehe I am lucky my SO rises just as early as I!
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 09:56
I haven't used an alarm in years! My natural alarm clock is somewhere around 6am...and I've never once slept late enough to get to work any later than 9am. What I would give for a sleep in and the need for an alarm clock. Hope everyone else enjoyed a nice, late morning!
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 15:18
I'm hitting up the islands in July-Aug! Can't wait! But, yes, as mentioned, no way will a direct flight take 10 hours from here. Should only take about 4.5 hours. Sounds like the flight you're looking at has a nasty layover somewhere. ETA: Emirates has a direct flight to Athens. Not sure about others...I'm flying Turkish Air with a layover in Istanbul. The journey time in total to Athens is about 7 hours. A bit of a nuisance but the arrival and departure times (in/out of) at Athens I found more convenient than Emirates'. There used to be a direct flight with Air Arabia (or was it Fly Dubai?), which was perfectly fine. I wish it was still offered, because I also couldn't bring myself to pay whatever it was Emirates were charging. edited by laurelm on 05/06/2013 <em>edited by laurelm on 05/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 11:16
Just double-checked - one more episode and it's this coming Sunday. The previous episode did seem rather finale-ish though, I know what you mean.
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 11:09
Is it just one more episode this season? It always goes so quickly. Can't wait for next season though, and presumably, the Purple Wedding. I heard that they'll likely end the show at 7 seasons, though. Which is fair enough for the actors, but wonder how they'll do that? Find a way to wrap the whole story up or just leave it open-ended (presumably the books won't have finished by then)?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 14:40
I love visiting places directly before or after monsoon. Because people are afraid of the possibility of rain, or the monsoon staying late or starting early, there are usually less tourists and better prices. ;) So, I visited there in May and thought it was great (October-November and April-May are also the best months for trekking there). I think Sept/Oct - April/May is the dry season. I think it'll be monsoony throughout India at that time, too. I'm not too sure about the monsoon around the rest of Asia.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 14:25
I am pretty sure it is monsoon season then, so might want to consider that. If you're just staying in the Kathmandu area, then 5 days is more than enough (and I would recommend Dwarika's for the stay - incredibly lovely heritage hotel). There is lots to see in the Kathmandu area. Temples, cremation ghats, the Garden of Dreams is very nice, and you could walk around Thamel just taking it all in and people watch for ages. A short plane ride away is Pokhara, a really chilled out town on a lake and surrounded by the Himalayas. The jump-off point for the Annapurna treks. If you have the time to visit, it's definitely worth it, but I would be hesitant to fit it into a 5-day trip.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 15:06
neat as in tidy or neat as in interesting? It was sparkling clean. I ate off the ground at one point.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 14:08
Petra was fantastic 20+ yrs ago, who would go now? Petra is still pretty amazing. It's been restored and actually a lot more has been excavated. It's probably even more amazing now than it was 20+ years ago. Agreed! I went a few years ago and was astounded. I hope to return again, hopefully sooner rather than later. To the OP - the drive down is fine, rather pleasant actually. There are some neat forts you can stop at along the way (one that I recall is in a place called Karak), and shortly outside of Amman is the fairly neat town of Madaba.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:23
I wish I knew, honestly! Despite the pain they put me through, I'd love to have some dreads micro braided in again. I'm a dope. If you find a good place, please share!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:20
Oooh, I am sorry! I've been getting this since I was a kid (but less the older I get). It's the worst - I have trouble sleeping for a few nights after because I'm so worried it's going to happen again. It is also occasionally called "Old Hag Syndrome", especially in cases where you think you can't move because you think a supernatural something is pinning you down with its weight. This is more often the type I get (OMG the worst, onceI thought it was a banshee atop me and wailing in my ear, but it ended up being the call to prayer I was hearing, when I finally snapped out of it). Anyway, very creepy yes, but totally harmless!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 13:51
I don't know where you can get this done, but I spent a few years with micro braids (for synth dreadlocks). Yes, you can touch up your roots, but as another poster mentioned, it is not easy. I wouldn't really worry about your touching up your roots that much though, because from my experience, when having an unusual hairstyle, the last thing that you or other people notice are roots. Just make sure they're freshly touched up right before you get braided, and you should be OK until it's time to have them removed or tightened, about 3 months down the line. Secondly, if you are susceptible to headaches or migraines, I would not recommend getting micro braids, as they will very likely trigger head pain on a more regular basis, especially at the beginning and especially if you are getting extra hair braided in with your hair to add length or volume.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 15:44
8/10. Hilary and gerund got me, sadly.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 12:12
Yeah, that sounds about right to me, Tallybalt. Ah well...
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:34
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:08
This has nothing to do with Shj, it is the Omani Tourism Board who have decided this. I just hope they don't apply all this rigmarole to the other Omani borders. I adore the place and often go on a whim, for a weekend morning hike or something. I'll be really disappointed if so.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:06
what do you do? Hah...I manage an art gallery. So, maybe within the next few years I'll find something.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:03
That seems bizarre! I'm an American and I've opened a couple bank accounts (HSBC, then later, SCB), no problem (although haven't tried recently). The one thing we cannot do here is have a savings account, but a checking/salary account shouldn't be a issue.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 10:59
But still it makes no difference if you are in Dubai or Timbuktu on your weekend...... :) ETA if you have calender days it should be 30 days as per uae labour law edited by Splinters on 15/05/2013 Tell me about it! I won't get into details about the way the company is run...but my eyes are peeled for something new. I do have 30 calendar days (now). But for the first almost two years I had 30 working days! I had no idea that's not what they [i'>meant[/i'> to give me. I was a bit aggravated that after all that time, they suddenly decide it was a typo in my contract and change it. Anyway...
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 10:53
Interesting as we are meant to be going in a few weeks but with a hotel booking... What if you are married but your visa is on your employer do I still need that letter? How odd... Thanks for informing us! I would call the hotel and double check, but it sounded to me as long as you're married, no matter who sponsors you, a letter is not required.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 10:51
My company being...I fear they will make me use 2 vacation days when they see I'm going to Oman for a weekend,. how could they do that unless you were taking work days off? edited by Splinters on 15/05/2013 edited by Splinters on 15/05/2013 My holiday is based on calendar days, not working days. Which they decided on almost 2 years after I signed a contract that said I got "xx working days" per years. But that frustration is a whole other story.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 10:30
Mildly curious. What's the reasoning for all this draconian requirements? Isn't Dibba that quiet little town on the East Coast where Wadi Bih is? Does it mean no more camping up Wadi Bih if you don't have a hotel booking? Yep, that's the place. And yes, as far as I'm aware no more camping or hiking at Wadi Bih. Which is a shame. We've been wanting to go to Wadi Bih and tried to pass through the Dibba border to get there [i'>justincase[/i'> about a month or so ago and were quickly and unquestionably turned away due to lack of hotel booking confirmation. Man, you're guess is as good as mine! I've not a clue. Because it's Sharjah there, my SO guesses it has something to do with their more conservative ideals than anything else. But that's just a guess, too. My company being...I fear they will make me use 2 vacation days when they see I'm going to Oman for a weekend, so I'll be celebrating a 5 year anniversary of unmarried happiness elsewhere, haha. ETA: The hotel booking and NOC rules are applicable only to those with UAE Residence visas. GCC Nationals and those on UAE tourist visas can cross and do as they please without hotel bookings or the NOC. This actually makes the whole thing more confusing to me. Why are only residents effected, esp when tourists aren't? <em>edited by laurelm on 15/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 10:15
Quinn, check your inbox!
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 09:58
I know, I was a touch upset when I saw that. Found an easy way around it, though! shh!
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 09:51
As you know, the Dibba border has gotten more difficult to cross in the past year for UAE residents (you now need a booking confirmation from a hotel to get through, and the hotel then coordinates your border crossing) I have (well [i'>had[/i'> - canceled it now) a booking at Zighy Bay coming up, and was just informed that this week the Dibba border control added a new rule for single ladies - if a single lady wishes to cross the border at Dibba, in addition to the hotel booking and the other usual items, you now also need a letter of no objection from your employer stating that they allow you to to cross into Oman for the booked dates. Not the end of the world, but wanted to give my fellow single ladies a heads up!
 
 
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