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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 11:04
The best places were Nasimi and JBH but they aren't in the entertainer The atmosphere for the England matches were very good
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 11:03
I thought if they had a contract then they should get a gratuity. Every other employee under the labour law receive one. Isn't a maid the same? Labour Law does not include domestic servants (maids/drivers), they have neither the rights nor responsibilities in it. Oh i see, they should though in my opinion
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 10:37
VW run for forever ( i have had several over the years) I also get free breakdown cover through Al Naboodah which is renewed every year with my insurance. I always buy German :-) I drove all my life VW but i will not service my car anymore in Dubai. I have never had a problem servicing my car i just hate the location :-)
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 10:29
Hi ladies, I am looking to buy a brand new car - directly from the showroom. I test drove lots and decided on these 2..they are sporty, sleek and have a nice young feel and are good as brands. I know that Japanese brands are better in terms of cost, but as I am buying straight from the showroom, [b'>I hope that I wont have any issues with the car for the first few years and if so, the regular service and maintenence will cover[/b'>? [b'>Is anyone driving one of these 2 cars and can advise me on any pros and cons[/b'>..pls bear in mind that Im not buying 2nd hand so I assume there will be less added costs? If any of you own one, or did in the past in Dubai or know anyone, please please help me out..any input will be appreciated. Thank you so much. I have a VW ( Not a Scirroco) and to be honest they are extremely reliable and i have had no problems with the one i purchased from Al Naboodah in 2008. I had a 3 year warranty and my service bills were never very high. The only downside is that the service centre is in Rashidiya and i live in the Greens. Once the 3 year warranty was up i renewed again for 3 years. VW run for forever ( i have had several over the years) I also get free breakdown cover through Al Naboodah which is renewed every year with my insurance. I always buy German :-)
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 10:26
I thought if they had a contract then they should get a gratuity. Every other employee under the labour law receive one. Isn't a maid the same?
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 09:28
Ladies,need to choose between them. I have asian,highly oily ,pimple prone skin. which of these wud u suggest based on experience? ur recommendations are highly valued. Thanks I have very red, dry skin and can only use Dermologica. All the regular shop bought brands make my skin worse and i have been advised against using them Dermologica do a travel kit which isnt so expensive and i am sure there is one for oily skin that you can try
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 09:26
Yes, I am... My DB is contracted to AD A r m y. They were told to send their families home, register with their embassies, withdraw their cash from bank accounts and change it into USD, and to have a grab bag ready (passports, photos, jewellery etc) - nothing more than you could carry onto a plane.... So are most of my friends and they haven't been told this?
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 09:05
We've been in a Springs 2 bed for 2 years now. Utilities is all one bill - DEWA (Electricity, Water, Sewerage and Municipality Housing fee if you get lumbered with that) Ours is 250aed in winter - 900aed in summer. We have fake grass in the garden so don't have big water bills, and don't pay a housing fee. I believe this is worked out as 5% of your annual rent over the course of a year?? Maybe someone can clarify. Internet and TV - 450/month mid range package Gardener - we also pay 200/month DEWA deposit i believe was 2000aed?? You will also need a deposit for the TV box but we did ours 8 years ago so i have no idea what it was! Around 500 i think? Landlord security/damages deposit is 5% of your annual rent. Housing is 5% of annual rent. Not everyone gets caught for it though. Luck of the draw i suppose :-)
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 09:00
Local tv is useless. Don't bother with it. We use netflix with a vpn and download everything we want to watch. So do you watch everything on your computer? or do you connect your laptop to the TV and watch it that....infact can someone explain how that works.. I wish I knew about the sling box option before I came out here. infact can you email me elkaiduk at gmail dot com and let me know a few details, i.e name of software etc... so perhaps a friend can help me out back in UK ...new season homeland starts September !!! and I need to keep up with Games of Thrones !! You have mail :-)
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 17:22
Greggs Cheese and Onion Pasty Oooo one of my guilty pleasures in work with a cup of tea yum! Making me salivate now!!! oohhh I want one now :( Do you think SNS will deliver them hehe
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 17:02
Salon Ink or Ted Morgan I go to the former ( I am from the UK) all Irish or Australian ladies Apologies just saw the locations. Ted Morgan on the Palm is supposed to be good and Donna at Roots in Barsha is from UK
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 17:02
Greggs Cheese and Onion Pasty Oooo one of my guilty pleasures in work with a cup of tea yum! Making me salivate now!!!
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 17:01
Salon Ink or Ted Morgan I go to the former ( I am from the UK) all Irish or Australian ladies
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:59
Yes though I thought it was here (near the Metropolitan) - yes the same lady. I want to be like her. :D I thought she lived in the grounds of the palace in Abu Dhabi however i may of dreamt that one :-)
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:58
Sorry! I just thought that the National was read by a large % of UAE nationals, so I did just wondered how many expats from wherever actually read it? I don't i tend to read 7 Days online and that is it :-)
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:55
Anywhere but home ! wouldnt mind globe trotting and being an expat all my life .. apart from my family, Friends, Primark and ASDA tiger Bread and a Greggs Cheese and Onion Pasty .. The UK has nothing for me to intice me back ! Hahahaha i agree with all of the above!
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:54
No on the citizenship Chocs. property owner visas have to be re-applied for every 2-3 years I believe like all other visas, there is no lifetime visa thingy. Although there is one case isn't there, a lady who has lived here all her life. There was an article about her in the papers once, an older lady. Didn't she live in Abu Dhabi and was attached to the Royal family there. Her late Husband was linked to the embassy i think
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:52
Hi, My boyfriend is moving to Abu Dhabi to take a job and I want to move also, but in order to do so I need a job that will sponsor me, since we can't live together and since he cant sponsor me. I am a Social Worker in the USA and would prefer to have a similiar job, but I am up for really any job with a decent pay. If you know of any places to look or have any connections please let me know. He is moving in August and I would liek to move sometime between August and May. Thank you!!!! Is he in company accomodation?. Why can you not live together. Hundreds of people here do ( i know it isnt allowed so please dont jump on me but hundreds do here) -S
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:20
But I would be DEVASTATED to leave the UAE. I'm not going. Ever. :-P I shall hide under a rock in Hatta if required. :D Is there room for a small one :-)
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 16:19
FF is at the DIFC i think They may do classes :-)
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 14:37
80% (or more) of married women have passionately kissed another man during their marriage. Where did you get that statistic from?!? that can't possibly be true? I never did so i am not one of the statistics lol...
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 13:00
So we're moving into our villa soon, and I wanted to know my options are re TV, and what some of you do and what you pay? Too much with DU! I download everything now and have the lowest package possible here. TV is rubbish and a rip off
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 12:59
Annual flight is not a legal allowance, neither is medical insurance believe it or not. Medical is only law in Abu Dhabi however most employers provide at least government cover
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 14:36
Why are so many women knocking the book? Is it because they actually really enjoyed it, got a 'kick' out of it but feel embarrassed or wrong by doing so? Just accept it for what it is. It is soft p0rn for women. It is not meant to be a piece of literary art work, nor is it trying to be. Just as we all loved watching Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing Top Gun etc. it's a bit of escapism and nothing more. Relax ladies..... Like :-)
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 12:37
Ashley Cole played that penalty too smoothly, rooney didnt deliver either and Italy had an average team themselves otherwise the game would not have gone on so long. We would have been owned well before 90 mins. Will we ever get past quarter final/semi final stage in ANY tournament? Germany would of hammered us..Dock their pay i say.
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 12:36
Its going to be a month since I lost my job. Been applying everywhere no reply. I'm on my wits end. Getting towards depression. :( Everyone states I have good experience and everything but I have not yet got even a single interview :( Losing hope and getting cranky It is probably one of the worst times of the year to look for work. The kids break up soon and it will be the Holy month of Ramadan shortly You have to keep ploughing at it. When i moved here years ago it took me 3 months to find a good role and things were far easier then. Tailor your CV to suit the roles. I don't mean create experience when you do not have any however if you are sending your CV for roles via an agency make sure you forward your CV for roles that you match all experience for. Recruiters are screening hundreds of CV's daily and will only contact candidates who match the role. Most agencies work on the client side therefore they have to wait until they recevie a suitable role. Some can spec your CV over it all depends upon their relationship with the client. Dubai is all about networking. Good Luck!
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 12:30
Apalling, boring match, Italy deserved to win and as for Rooney do not get me started. Bunch of overpaid, useless, BEEEEEEEEEEEEEPS
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 12:30
Spoke to my 96 year old Nan last night and even she was asking me what it was like as she had heard a lot of noise about it!!! Love it!
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 10:52
well, if you have enough hours of your life left that you're happy to waste a few on this cr@p, lucky for you but you might like to read this blog first !!! :D http://cassandraparkin.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/adventures-in-trash-fifty-things-that-annoy-me-about-fifty-shades-of-grey/ I am going to read these just so I know what other people are talking about (and because they are steamy!) but I've only heard negative things about the books from critics so I'm not getting my hopes up. I am on book 2 and enjoying it. Wouldn't the world be a boring place if everyone liked and disliked the same things? Easy read, who cares if it isn't well written. Good luck to the author she has become very famous and millions are reading or have read them :-) <em>edited by louisedvs on 25/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 10:49
Have used VKool on every vehicle i have owned never had any issues with them 3M peeled off continually
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 14:11
I walk past it daily but have yet to go in... thank you for the update regarding this
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 14:03
Hello my friends, I have my first interview in Doha and am not sure what to expect, I will be interviewed by the Head of Department and the HR Manager. From your experiences, are the interviews as formal and professional as interviews in London? do they ask you about marital status, number of children etc (something which is not supposed to be asked in the UK as could lead to discrimination). Sorry, am a quite rusty as have not been interviewed for a very long time and left a job which I really enjoyed! ! Thank you so much again for your words of wisdom. S:( It is swings and roundabouts in the Middle East. Some companies are very thorough, others less formal so it all depends on the company etc They can pretty much ask what they want ( I used to work in recruitment) Discrimination laws do not really apply here.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 12:34
someone tracked their Ipad here when it was stolen. It was in the newspaper however i cannot remember how they did it. It must be awful for you, i would be so unhappy if i lost mine as it has hundreds of pics etc on I hope you find it soon :-)
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 12:31
am i the only one that is seriously underwhelmed by the (ahem) juicy bits in this book?! I actually blushed at the juicy bits! :-)
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 11:58
As for the hospital in emergencies drive to City Hospital as recommended earlier. What helped me adjusting to the heat in my first year was only early morning activity, as little as possible in/out climate changes over the day as these are exhausting for the body and if you have the time spend two or three days in a row in a beach club somewhere with a lot of sunblocker under a shadow umbrella and all you do there is three days surviving the heattorture, not moving if any possible, asking a servant to bring liters of water. after three days you will be way better with the heat. If you feel its going to be worse again repeat the heattorture in the shadow over a weekend. worked wonders for me the first year. A servant lol? I thought the Royal families only employed servants :-)
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 11:51
I have heard Househunters at the Ranches are supposed to be good I dont know about the Springs though sorry
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 11:34
I have just finished the first one and am starting the second this evening! I couldn't put it down :-)
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 09:45
I don't know if it's the same in the UK but in NZ and OZ you have to be legally separated for two years before you can get a divorce. So legal separation means that you are separated but still married, a divorce or marriage dissolution is the legal ending of the marriage. I am from the UK and had to wait 2 years ( then we both had to agree to the divorce) The only way i could do it within 2 years was either due to adultery or unreasonable behaviour ( Needed alot of proof for those two things) Perhaps things have changed now?
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 09:43
I had a procedure there 2 years ago. Great staff and no problems whatsoever
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 09:40
Have a look on Linked in. Create a profile and add someone from there I know there are lots of senior staff from OUP on Linked In
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 17:01
Mostly everything I buy nowadays comes from Zara, work or home/play! I knew there was a reason i liked you ;-)
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 16:51
All I can say is cut your losses and get out whilst you can. Things will not get better. Go for an Emaar development next time. Agree u have been with Emaar for years and touch wood no problems whatsoever
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 16:03
Chester, Ireland and then a cheap girlie hol to Spain or somewhere else with my BFF :-) Oooooh Chester my favourite clothes shopping city - love the Rows xx I know, it is a lovely city and at this time of the year i get so homesick for it plus i have missed all the races :-(
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 15:32
Chester, Ireland and then a cheap girlie hol to Spain or somewhere else with my BFF :-)
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 15:30
Thank you! I will check out great lengths but I'm sure they will cost well over 4k. I have very thick hair! If anyone else knows of any reputable mobile hair stylist that does hair extensions please also let me know! Thank you. Do you need them for volume or length? I have long hair but it is baby fine. I have had 200 in and nearly caused myself whiplash washing my hair once lol I now only have 40 in and they cost 40AED each ( per strand) it makes so much difference to my hair and the thickness. My hairdresser doesnt charge to put them in either. I am the Queen of fake, i have a messy bun, ponytail and clipins also. I like to create different styles :-)
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 15:22
hi there,i know nothing when it comes to tanning oil,lotions and the likes. i am asian but i have light skin,but when i soak under the sun i easily get tanned. yesterday my friend (who is asian too)looked gorgeous in her tanned skin,she told me she has been using a tanning oil. but my question is,if you are asian and you easily get tanned why would you use tanning solutions?plus its summer and the sun is just around the corner.i mean what are the difference can it make to my skin,when i easily get tanned?my friends skin is tanned and shiny thats why i got curious. Can you not ask her what she uses? i am pale and burn easily so stick to the fake stuff :-(
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 15:19
I can relate. I get most of my clothes back home for this reason. If you have a pair of trousers that you like, take them to Satwa and have them copy them. I've done this with a few pairs. It depends what your budget is, but have you tried Zara or Mango? I shop everywhere here Zara, Mango, Debenhams, Top Shop, RI the list is endless! Personally i feel their are toooo many shops and i could spend spend spend! agh
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 18:12
Thanks, but I've had this address for 15 years and don't want to change it. Error message is failed status 5.5.0 Why not just create another one until you can figure out Hotmail, then delete it Are you both on FB? you can message through that, there is BBM. Imessage, Whats App the list in endless
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 18:04
Hello Can anyone give me foolproof directions from The Greens to Victory Heights. I know the Umm Suqqeim road/street way and then through Motor City however my friend came from the Springs the other night in a cab and it she came a quicker way TIA
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 16:04
But is it Primark prices??!! :\: Probably not and i am the only person that finds Primark a jumble sale with rubbish clothing. I have never found anything decent in there apart from a pair of shoes :-(
 
 
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