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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 16:39
Does anyone know where I can buy the tiny firecrackers or "snaps" that you throw on the ground and they make a popping sound (or "bom" if you are Egyptian) in Dubai? Do they sell them here? Never seen them ( Have in the UK) Fireworks are banned here too If you were to buy them Dragonmart probably the best place
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 16:08
Oh no!! I have put kisses on emails to clients ooops ( emailing friends at the same time) Thankfully they thought it was hilarious
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 16:06
Please check the link: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/employment/six-month-work-ban-applies-evenly-to-men-and-women-1.1071595 I'm not aware if this applies to FZ. Only if you are on a limited contract FZ no bans :-) deal with this everyday fortunately
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:48
I am currently working on my arrival probationary period for the next couple of months, I'm not really enjoying it and am looking to change my job. As this is the first time I've worked here in Dubai - how does it work, resigning during a probationary period and being taken on by someone else? I am on my husband's visa and have a labour card from a freezone with my current company. Thank you ladies for your advice. Limited or unlimited contract? Unlimited no problems you can just resign Limited you can get a ban and pay back 45 days salary
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:47
That is my concern. We do not want to go the the company visa route because that is not legal. Can anyone suggest someone at Immigration (?) that I can check this with? Which country are you looking at? Im pretty sure the answer is no. If you wanted to sponsor a European nanny for example you cant unless you hAve your own company and can put them under the comp visa not a personal one. I expect it would be the same if you wanted to do this with a European driver....unless you have your own company... You cannot sponsor a European Driver. My client tried this before he opened his company and it was not allowed. He then opened the company and then he could This was only a year ago so i doubt the rules have changed
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:47
Cool I just bought mine today from K-Lynn in the MOE. Very pricey but I look so good in it :) I cannot live without them. :-)
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:45
Was wondering if anyone can tell me where they rent movies from in Dubai? I haven't noticed anywhere to rent dvd/movies in any of the Carrefour supermarkets I visit - Is there anything like Redbox or Netflix around? Or even Blockbuster? I use a place on Al Wasl next to Park and Shop I think i had to pay a fee of 200 then could rent quite a few. I used it for all the box sets ( although) i download now. They are not in the same league as blockbuster but recent movies were there.
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:44
I have the Citibank Ultima Mastercard and use it for everything...they have various money off offers however the major benefit for me are the Skywards points. Me too i have managed to get a return flight to the UK with the points accrued
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:43
Which country are you looking at? Im pretty sure the answer is no. If you wanted to sponsor a European nanny for example you cant unless you hAve your own company and can put them under the comp visa not a personal one. I expect it would be the same if you wanted to do this with a European driver....unless you have your own company... JShepherd is right. It would have to be company visa for a European I have dealt with this for a client of mine
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:21
Was wondering if anyone can tell me where they rent movies from in Dubai? I haven't noticed anywhere to rent dvd/movies in any of the Carrefour supermarkets I visit - Is there anything like Redbox or Netflix around? Or even Blockbuster? I use a place on Al Wasl next to Park and Shop
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:20
Yes it is. Yip
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:18
I'm sick of wearing hats to protect my face. Thinking of investing in a, good quality, nice, looking umbrella instead. I don't want a cheap, flimsy one. I have no idea where to start looking for one. Any ideas? I got mine from C4 wasnt flimsy and it is still intact after blowing down the beach and rattling around in the car. It wasnt expensive either
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 14:21
Technically there is no Apple store in Dubai. There are Apple shops which are independent of Apple and are either stand alone stores or have dedicated Apple product areas within a bigger store. Be aware that a lot of Apple products bought in Dubai do not have FaceTime or iMessage. If this is your first Apple product then think about where you want to have your Apple App Store based as the UAE one does not have as much as say a US one. If you base it in the US you will need a US based credit card. There is a workaround to that but I'm not 100% sure how it works. I bought a new I phone recently and when we had issues with I message spoke to someone in the Philipines. Etisilat sorted it out eventually even though they said it wasnt their error ( hmmm it was) However when we put the EMEI number on to the apple tech page it said it had been bought in the UK 11 months ago and the warranty was almost up???
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:59
Haha I used to frequent Mr Smiths 20 odd years ago! The Hitman and Her lol OMG me too! and about the same time, late eighties/early nineties. Yes 1989 to 1994 haha
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:46
I'm already living the dream retirement! Back home in my lovely hometown, having lots of holidays overseas and exploring the UK. We co-own a narrowboat which is based in Cheshire and can use it up to 6 weeks a year. I'm actually busier than I was when I was working and am back in my beloved hospice doing voluntary bereavement counselling. I'm no use at doing links but if you are interested in seeing where I live, google Alva - Clackmannanshire - Scotland youtube and you can see the town. :) Cheshire is my home country i love seeing the narrowboats on the canal. There is one called Rosie and Jim which has the dolls in the window. Reminds me of my childhood years standing by the locks and watching the narrowboats come through :-) Have seen that one,!! Our boat is called Kallista (Greek for beautiful) and is based at the boatyard in Sandbach! :) It is usually moored outside the Frog and Firkin pub in Chester :-) my old walking route to work
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:46
I'm from Cheshire too!, small world on EW this morning Chester born and bred :-) my hometown is Warrington. I was born and bred in London but married a 'northerner' and lived in Cheshire for more years than London Haha I used to frequent Mr Smiths 20 odd years ago! The Hitman and Her lol
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:01
I'm from Cheshire too!, small world on EW this morning Chester born and bred :-)
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 12:58
I'm already living the dream retirement! Back home in my lovely hometown, having lots of holidays overseas and exploring the UK. We co-own a narrowboat which is based in Cheshire and can use it up to 6 weeks a year. I'm actually busier than I was when I was working and am back in my beloved hospice doing voluntary bereavement counselling. I'm no use at doing links but if you are interested in seeing where I live, google Alva - Clackmannanshire - Scotland youtube and you can see the town. :) Cheshire is my home country i love seeing the narrowboats on the canal. There is one called Rosie and Jim which has the dolls in the window. Reminds me of my childhood years standing by the locks and watching the narrowboats come through :-)
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 12:56
thanks shopgirl text sent to etisalat- the new number is 7726 now just to stop the others...no opt out number at the end of the ones I get either I received a text from the number above saying that i had opted out then today i get an SMS from Etisilat with an offer???????????????
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 11:30
Debenhams in MOE and K Lynn i cannot live without them!
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 11:16
It is on Friday night at the World Trade Center... We are out for brunch and it isnt dry so i highly doubt it will be dry Barracuda and A and E are open Friday
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 11:10
Does anyone know...? When is it on? It is dry tonight until tomorrow night
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 17:10
I get them all the time too, in English and Arabic! There is usually an option at the end of the SMS that says "To opt out SMS ..." There isnt on any of mine :-(
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 17:08
I do try, I have msgd Le Med for you as I have a contact and will confirm when they get to me. LDVS - off to SI after work!!! ;) x SI? x
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 17:08
I do try, I have msgd Le Med for you as I have a contact and will confirm when they get to me. LDVS - off to SI after work!!! ;) x SI? x Haha now i get it say hi to the gang x
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:46
The advertising texts are driving me mad! I haven't subscribed to anything but am receiving so much **** I sem to recall a number or something to contact to stop them, or am I dreaming? Any help/advice gratefully received ta much I get hundreds and some of them are a bit ahem strange regarding cosmetic surgery for ladies parts! I have no idea how to stop them and would love to know how!
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:44
I googled and got: http://www.readysteadycocktail.net/#/cocktail-masterclasses-dubai-h/4548124141 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1893&attractionId=1004164262 I knew you woud know haha x
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:37
Does anyone know where in Dubai there is cocktail making classes on a Thursday night (early evening), I am organising a hens night and thought it would be a great way to start the night........ Never seen one sorry
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:23
This might not mk sense but thought I would offload anyway... Katie Holmes used to be so beautiful youthful lively just a few years ago. Her marriage must have been difficult, I'm not saying abusive in her case, but rather draining, because it's so obvious how much she's aged in a short space of time.. I guess that's my point, to me she looks drained and haggard bereft of inner joy and that's how I feel. It's poignant though that she's starting to look healthier recently I know exactly what you mean. I remember how i felt before i left him ( I didn't have children though and it was my property not his) everyone said how i had changed and become this timid, scared little thing ( which is not me at all) It took me a long time to make up my mind where he was concerned and it was the counsellor that made me see sense. She made me see that it wasnt my fault and no matter what i did he would never change. This gave me the strength to get rid of him I trust you will take the right path for you :-)
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:20
Some of the bus stops have a NOL machine there. You can top it up and check balance. Lamcy Plaza has one next to the bus stop x OP is in the Green Community.. That's a bit far. But I know Spinneys has top up service and there's one in GC. I know what i was trying to say that some of the bus stops have an orange machine next to the bus shelter that tops up the cards. Maybe there is one where she lives I should of explained myself a little better sorry Oh no I get it:) I was thinking for a moment they opened a Lamcy in Green Community lol I read my post back and can understand why you said what you said lol. More haste less speed me thinks! :-)
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:18
Hi Every one, I was offered to work as a learning support assistant in my son `s school after upon submitting the papers ,they told me we can proceed your application because my residence visa is from Abu dhabi and Khda will not give approval and the school does not offer visas for LSA`s , anyone has been in this situation and got through it. Thanks in advance I havent but check if your contract is a limited one as getting out of one of those within a certain time is difficult and you can pay money back to them
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 16:17
I agree with the counselling. I went to see a lady at Lifeworks and to be honest she was a god send as i did not want to keep bothering my friends with this and he had made me think everything was my fault and that i was going mad. Wishing you all the luck with this and you will be in my thoughts x
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 15:44
Some of the bus stops have a NOL machine there. You can top it up and check balance. Lamcy Plaza has one next to the bus stop x OP is in the Green Community.. That's a bit far. But I know Spinneys has top up service and there's one in GC. I know what i was trying to say that some of the bus stops have an orange machine next to the bus shelter that tops up the cards. Maybe there is one where she lives I should of explained myself a little better sorry
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 15:07
Some of the bus stops have a NOL machine there. You can top it up and check balance. Lamcy Plaza has one next to the bus stop x
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 15:02
@hilsbils: [b'>Please[/b'> tell me you've told this story here before as I'm having serious deja vu with it :) I thought I was imagining it but I think that's right! I remember a thread with NIP's story in it, too. Maybe we need a new thread for "possibly unhealthy yet undeniably funny" revenges tales...I feel bad for OP. My friend didn't get even she got everything ( financial) and when her ex Husband started messaging her late at night ( He had married the mistress by then) she sceen shot all the messages and sent them to her saying "Please tell your Husband to stop texting me" hahaha I walked away with nothing, no revenge, no pyscho behaviour ( as he would of named it) my dignity and happiness was the revenge i wanted. Always best to ignore and hold your head high
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 14:25
There are a lot of seriously messed up people (dare I say men?) in this world... and its very sad. I think an equal amount of messed up women, but to know more about them we should visit man's forums :p I know alot of guys who stay because they are frightened of what their OH may do to their kids.. 2 of my friends at home ( both Men) went through **** with women and are now out of it and married to wonderful women
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 14:07
It is a bit like pay it forward What an amazing story gave me goose bumps :-)
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 14:06
The thing is, this happens to women from all walks of life. Very easy to say it's only uneducated, or weak ladies or people who need to grow a spine but it's so hard to imagine until you're in that situation. I always thought I was a strong person but when someone is that controlling it's really hard to stand up to them. And I was the one with my own apartment, car and good income - he just sponged off me and got affronted when I said NO you CANNOT borrow my car / drink my b**ze / have 500aed etc. Or when he got 7 speeding fines on my car and I insisted he pay them. He got annoyed once as he wanted me to transfer 8,000aed a month into his account from my salary to "prove" he had an income so he could get a credit card. Er no. Then that I transfer my rental contract into his name so he could get a loan. No end to the brazen requests and yet I was the bad guy. Horrible manipulative losers men like this. Did we date the same man? OMG how many EW's dated a crazy manipulative control freak! We should all get some kind of medal!! Mine has just lost his job here and finally leave the region in around a week. Karma bus eventually hit him I willl also add i know guys who are married to crazy women aswell
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 14:05
The thing is, this happens to women from all walks of life. Very easy to say it's only uneducated, or weak ladies or people who need to grow a spine but it's so hard to imagine until you're in that situation. I always thought I was a strong person but when someone is that controlling it's really hard to stand up to them. And I was the one with my own apartment, car and good income - he just sponged off me and got affronted when I said NO you CANNOT borrow my car / drink my b**ze / have 500aed etc. Or when he got 7 speeding fines on my car and I insisted he pay them. He got annoyed once as he wanted me to transfer 8,000aed a month into his account from my salary to "prove" he had an income so he could get a credit card. Er no. Then that I transfer my rental contract into his name so he could get a loan. No end to the brazen requests and yet I was the bad guy. Horrible manipulative losers men like this. Did we date the same man? OMG how many EW's dated a crazy manipulative control freak! We should all get some kind of medal!! Mine has just lost his job here and finally leave the region in around a week. Karma bus eventually hit him
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 14:04
The thing is, this happens to women from all walks of life. Very easy to say it's only uneducated, or weak ladies or people who need to grow a spine but it's so hard to imagine until you're in that situation. I always thought I was a strong person but when someone is that controlling it's really hard to stand up to them. And I was the one with my own apartment, car and good income - he just sponged off me and got affronted when I said NO you CANNOT borrow my car / drink my b**ze / have 500aed etc. Or when he got 7 speeding fines on my car and I insisted he pay them. He got annoyed once as he wanted me to transfer 8,000aed a month into his account from my salary to "prove" he had an income so he could get a credit card. Er no. Then that I transfer my rental contract into his name so he could get a loan. No end to the brazen requests and yet I was the bad guy. Horrible manipulative losers men like this. Did we date the same man?
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 14:04
Hello, can anyone help? I am looking for a good hair dresser , I have glue in hair extensions and I can't find any hair dressers in Dubai that do the glue bonds. I usually have them done when I go back home to the UK. I have all the hair so I am reluctant to spend a lot of money having a different kind put in, also they seem very expensive here! Any advise would be great thanks :) Great lengths are the only ones i know of here i use Salon Ink but they do not use glue
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 12:14
I also just want to say to the OP that of the people I know who have left abusive relationships, not a single one regrets it. I don't best thing i ever did
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 11:38
Sorry Daza, I always like your posts but I disagree. It can be done and I have friends that did it. No warning, nothing. The problem with women is that they always think it will get better. It rarely does. :-( edited by derien on 23/10/2012 This was me once, my family and friends gave me nothing but tough love regarding this. I did it and was in a far worse situation. I lived abroad, had no family around and i walked away with the clothes i stood up in nothing else. No money, no home etc My hapiness is far more important than anyone elses and i couldn't stay with someone out of fear etc.
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 11:33
Have you spoken to your manager or HR? You need to explain to them your concerns and perhaps you can find a solution. There are no guarantees that any other job will have better working hours and condition so you should first try all options with your current employer. As you know, the market is extremely competitive these days so don't think everything is "greener" everywhere else. If the above fails, then you can use LinkedIn, Bayt, Charterhouse, Kershaw Leonard, Manpower, etc. Most importantly, network. There are a lot of recommendations for recruitment agencies on here, do a search. BAC M.E has a website with a job bank on it too
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 11:01
Anywhere other than Westin Ibn Battuta gate does one as does some of the bars at Downtown I would look in Time Out ( or their online portal)
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:09
Our recent visitors went to the last Sandance and went to Saffron beforehand. They loved it and loved being able to go straight from one to the other and not having to get too dressed up. I had been advised that Saffron is a bit of a bunfight on Sandance days, but they didn't find that. Had a lovely time. FFx Its a bunfight most fridays i have seen so many fights there it is unbelievable
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 16:08
Hi, I'd like to know the best moisturising lotion for dry sensitive skin - my skin has been acting up ever since I moved to Dubai 7 years ago. Any ideas? i only use dermologica everything else brings me out in a rash I use the age smart due to my age but they do do a sensitive range
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 15:54
Thanks for that. I will look into the media 1 brunch, quite fancy the sound of that for a change. Any other recommendations, let me know. Thanks again S Ill have a think Pollydxb1 on here is usually quite good for brunch recommendations See you at Sandance ;-)
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 15:50
Does anyone work within TECOM FZ? Have they announced Eid dates yet? I work in a TECOM company and they say they are waiting on TECOM to announce the official dates so have not yet told us when we will have off. However, most people I know have already been told so not sure what the delay is. Does anyone know? TIA! :) Gulf News did announce Thurs/Fri/Sat for private sector last Thursday
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 15:14
That's great, ladies. Thanks so much. I'll pop into the IV and have a look. What time does it open, does anyone know? I am not sure perhaps ring the IV they may be able to tell you :-)