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Latest post on 10 June 2019 - 18:13
Hi! You should do a search in the FB groups for French speakers such as Ze French in Dubai, French Ladies Dubai, Women in Dubai etc. From time to time, ladies from Francophone Africa (Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cameroon) are looking for jobs there and advertise.
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Latest post on 18 June 2017 - 18:53
For beauty products I use strawberrynet.com, cultbeauty.com, spacenk.com, lookfantastic.com, and if you order for a certain amount (not very high really, something like $50) you get free shipping. Their prices are so much cheaper than Dubai, and the products are genuine. I have not bought cosmetics in Dubai in 10 years, because prices here are insane. Some eBay sellers, particularly those based in Asia, ship to Dubai for free. I use Shop & Ship for M&S, and occasionally Amazon. They have to be light things.
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Latest post on 18 June 2017 - 18:47
FYI -- Private one-to-one French classes, tailored to student's needs, with instructor coming to student's house were AED 200 6 years ago when I used to do that. I think it must be at least AED 250 by now. AED 75 is viable if you have several students but not for one student.
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Latest post on 23 November 2016 - 23:17
I would go AUS -- not AUD. AUS certification is air-tight and they have a really good reputation. AUD is very expensive for what they provide; check the fees at AUS, they might be close. AUS is accredited by Middle States, and has its own accreditation (not under an 'umbrella university' in the US like AUD). I am going to sound callous and give you an education professional's point of view (and I have been working in Higher Education for over 25 years). AUD pays faculty half the salary of other universities in the UAE, so they can only get people with little experience or not employable elsewhere. My 2-cents and I am working for a government university -- not AUS. HTH!
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Latest post on 14 November 2016 - 22:25
Hello, I have been diagnosed as "chronically depressed" a long time ago and here my 2 cents. Your friend needs to address the medication issue with her psychiatrist; there are many antidepressants on the market and switching meds or even dosage of the same med can bring a change. I have seen that in my own case. Medication and psychotherapy work together, but I don't believe they cancel each other. Besides meds, she might want to look into therapy, and it is critical to find the right therapy / therapist for concrete results. It's long term with therapy; meds (may) have immediate results (if administered right) but don't address the cause of the depression. Nutrition has an impact too and everything else that others mentioned in this thread. Fighting depression is an uphill battle! One day at a time! HTH
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Latest post on 18 October 2016 - 18:30
The issue is whether a university outside the UAE would even acknowledge your daughter has a BA, and would allow her to register in a MA program. "Non-accredited" means that outside a specific country, no one considers your degree has any value.
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Latest post on 17 October 2016 - 18:08
AUS is accredited by Middle States in the US, which means most other countries in the world will recognize that you have the degree they grant you. Some universities are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE, which makes their degrees not as... useful, if you are an expat. You need to check which agency is accrediting the university you want to attend, and btw all of them require an IELTS score of course (if the medium of instruction is English). I don't know who accredits Wollongong... and I do not work for AUS. I am just in the education business and that's where I would put my money. Expensive but worth it!
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Latest post on 16 October 2016 - 21:29
Lots of scams with used cars. I'd be really careful, and make sure it is checked etc. Another issue I heard about is that spare parts on luxury cars are quite expensive, that's why people sell luxury cars after a few years. I am not an expert in any way but that's just my 2 cents...
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Latest post on 16 October 2016 - 21:26
To make a long story short (and btw I do work in Academia) one university in the UAE that's worth the financial investment is American University in Sharjah. Unlike AUD which is accredited by an "umbrella" university in the US, AUS has its own accreditation by Middle States. NYU Abu Dhabi is supposed to be quite good as well but I am not sure it has its individual accreditation yet. HTH
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Latest post on 03 September 2016 - 22:36
I have been ordering from lookfantastic for a good 8 years and packages always made it in 2+ weeks. This time, I have been waiting for 3+ weeks. I am not sure what is going on! They've always been very dependable, even replaced a faulty machine they sold me so I am just annoyed, not worried!
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 23:29
I have bought numerous perfumes and skincare products from strawberrynet, and all were originals -- not fakes. These are products and perfumes I have been using for years, and I would know if they were not the real thing.
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 23:25
I am sorry I don't have precise information on quetiapine. I would really recommend that you come with at least 6 months of your medication, and take the original prescription with you in case they ask questions at the airport. What I wrote a few years ago is still valid: not all psychiatric meds are available here and mostly they are often out of stock. HTH
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Latest post on 08 February 2016 - 22:07
It's been bad lately. My SO (architect working on big projects) was approached for a job in Bahrain, and accepted because he could see that he would be out of his job in Dubai soon. The project he was working on was quite messy in its internal politics; people were being let go and not necessarily replaced. Fast forward to Bahrain a couple of weeks later (now) -- everyone working with him on this new project used to work in Dubai, and is hoping for an opportunity to come back. Many are commuting on weekends.
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Latest post on 27 October 2015 - 17:57
Life Pharmacy. That's where I buy it!
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Latest post on 20 September 2015 - 18:09
Does anyone know where I can get Skin Food from? I've heard good things about their serums, any experience? There was a shop in Lamcy but its closed now I think. [url=http://www.thebbcreamgirl.com'>The BB Cream Girl[/url'> store doesnt have them either :,( I am sure I have seen a Skin Food store at Al Ghurair Centre I get Skinfood on strawberrynet.com or w2beauty.com. w2beauty is cheaper unless strawberrynet has a special offer!
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Latest post on 20 September 2015 - 18:04
I have been shopping on strawberrynet.com for 10 years and I've never had a problem with any shipment. I may just have been lucky :cool: I also shop on lookfantastic.com and their prices on hair stuff are great! HTH
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 13:53
I know of people giving free English lessons in Labor Camps like Sonanpur -- but unless you live in a labor camp, it's going to be hard to come by...
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Latest post on 22 August 2014 - 19:44
I order regularly from lookfantastic from dryer to hair and beauty products. Packages have always been delivered to my work PO Box, and there has never been any issues! Happy shopping!
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 15:03
Get Brewer's Yeast at the pharmacy in the supplements section. I take a couple of tablets with each meal, and it's made a world of difference with my hair!
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Latest post on 20 June 2014 - 18:12
These types of institutes pay around AED 100 (rather less than over that amount) per hour depending on your experience. They immediately tell you that they do not provide a residency visa. I got offers like that last fall, as I was looking into supplementing my income. Eton was one of them.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 23:47
I think that in order to teach ESL in the GCC, you need to have at least a BA and a CELTA certificate: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/celta/ A lot of teachers I know have a MA + CELTA. <em>edited by Loukoum on 18/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 14:41
Ty so much for your answers. I am looking for a dental practice with both experienced implantologist and dentist. Dr Roze is a very good implantologist, and extremely experienced. I have always been very happy with his work (and I have a lot of implants he placed). What threw me off last time I was there was that the new dentist working with him (replacing Dr Eva) is young and not as experienced as I wish. As a result, I am now looking for a new dental team, because let's face it, I am beyond crowns and my next emergency will be another implant with crown! PS. I used to be at Nicholas & Asp with Dr Sven and don't want to use their services again. <em>edited by Loukoum on 11/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 00:46
I am glad someone found Dr Eva again, as I was quite disappointed I did not find her when I had a check-up at Dr Roze Clinic a couple of weeks ago. Is there an implantologist working with Dr Eva and Dr Stefan? <em>edited by Loukoum on 11/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 May 2014 - 19:48
You can find them at lots of hair salons but they are much cheaper online at lookfantastic.com (free worldwide delivery) and it takes less than two weeks for delivery to the UAE.
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Latest post on 19 April 2014 - 20:38
We stayed at the Oberoi in Seminyak and had a lovely time! Not cheap but much recommended...
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Latest post on 25 March 2014 - 22:54
Are you sure you want to come to Dubai if you are going to count pennies and struggle with bills? I am here because I make a reasonable living, enjoy Dubai and have some savings at the end of the day. Why not stay where you are living currently? I don't mean to be nasty, it's a genuine question you have to ask yourself.
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Latest post on 25 February 2014 - 13:44
Ty all for your help!
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 22:22
Ty for your help. Very interesting website!
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 12:14
National Bonds office is in that building right next to the flag, at the top of Dhiyafa Rd, corner of Jumeira Beach Rd. There is parking next to it.
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Latest post on 19 November 2013 - 12:41
There are plenty of cheap and cheerful suitcases at Dragon Mart, near International City!
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 20:11
A colleague of mine got a UAE driver's license with an expired US one -- that was 9 years ago but worth a try!
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 20:48
You could try Dr Celen at Belhoul European Hospital Tel. 04 345 4000. She did not work for me but who knows, she might work for you! HTH
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 20:45
In Yahoo groups Francodubai. Mais oui nous sommes bien la!
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 20:39
[I was on live chat with them a while back and was told they would't ship cream eyeshadows or mascara *sigh* Weird, S&S now ships for extra $10 fee perfumes, nail polish, and hair growing products (!) but not creams...
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 09:27
I read that there is this new deal with Shop and Ship whereby you can bring in cosmetics for an extra $10 fee. I have not used it myself, but it might solve your problem...
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Latest post on 21 September 2013 - 21:18
It's not near Al Qusais but Alliance Française near Wafi on Oud Metha has very good French courses. That's the only place in Dubai I would recommend!
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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 22:10
I bought one from Cara's at the Gold and Diamond park a couple of years ago -- to match a rose gold medallion I bought from them too.
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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 19:10
Anyone know what the fine is for those involved in the illegal employment of private tutors? You do know there's been a crack-down on this here in recent years? Teachers tutoring pupils from the schools which employ them are likely to be worst hit if discovered, I believe. But I could be wrong, and like the illegal employment of part-time maids, it may be something which we're warned about having major repercussions, but in the event, the authorities mostly turn a blind eye to it. ETA: If I were a private tutor in Dubai, I'd be wary of touting for business on these pages. edited by Vdella on 05/09/2013 Well, there is indeed a problem with tutors -- but even institutes! I'd be more worried of getting caught there than working on my own. Let's be real. Those places which offered me AED 60 an hour, making a minimum 200% profit on what they would pay me -- had I accepted -- all stressed the same thing: we cannot provide you with a visa. Then they all added: does your current employer provide you with a visa? What it tells me: those places offer me a job illegally. If I am going to be working illegally (which I will in both cases) do you think I prefer making AED 60 or AED 200 per hour? In which circumstances will I care more about my students? When I feel exploited or not? <em>edited by Loukoum on 05/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 13:11
I have had a Mia 2 for a year and love it. I have sensitive skin and use it twice a week, because I don't want to scrub my face -- just clean it well. I use with it the Philosophy Purity Made Simple cleaner, which is very gentle. HTH
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 12:58
And thousands of people will be in there!
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 12:53
Definitely get clarisonic Mia 2. I love my Mia 2! I have had it for a year and it's one of the best investments I made.
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 12:49
I had the same issues but it's back to normal today.
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 12:45
I went for a job there and she offered me aed95 an hour which is what I was getting 15 years ago. This was higher than normal she said because of my experience. They work you really hard with lessons plans to be typed for every lesson and other admin work. The minimum I expect to be paid is aed150 an hour and places like UOWD and the British Council were paying that. In my opinion it's an underpaid job with the institutions making a lot of money Same experience as you Bird with Eton, and I have the degrees and the experience. An institute even offered me AED 60 an hour -- if you can believe it. A cleaner (I know the company gets that money but still) is paid AED 35 an hour!!! Who do they get for that kind of money, and what do they know about teaching? You have to be really desperate to accept that kind of a job!!
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 16:45
I always say "Sorry I can't. I have to ask my husband!" That works and now they even remember and don't ask. Try it! Mind you, my SO doesn't understand a thing about fuel cleaners!!!!
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 19:51
I would be worried that Eton is producing a certificate that they are the only ones to recognize. Hence you are paying to eventually work for them. Let me add to that -- Eton has tried to recruit me a couple of times for French and ESL, and they are offering really low hourly rates. That's why I will not work for them, and I am not sure if any *real* teaching professionals actually work for rates like that. What I am saying above is simply my own observation. CELTA is world-recognized. Big difference! HTH
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 07:23
I would try the following sites, which ship to the UAE and internationally for free: strawberrynet.com, feelunique.com, lookfantastic.com, and skinstore.com. I am not sure they stock the brands your daughter is looking for but it's worth a try. HTH
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 01:35
Very good experience with Dr David Roze as well -- one wisdom tooth and 3 other extractions. The latter were followed by implants. I actually followed Dr Roze when he left Nicolas and Asp to open his own practice, because I have terrible teeth and trust him entirely. HTH
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Latest post on 17 August 2013 - 23:41
Ty to both!
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 23:49
Click on those recent links and you'll have some answers re: psychiatrists: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic198769-need-recommendations-for-a-psychiatrist-please-not-a-psychologist.aspx http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic204712-looking-for-a-good-psychiatrist.aspx Regarding getting off any kind of psychiatric medication, you need to do it very very slowly (speaking from my own experience). I cut my intake of tranquillizers (a low dose taken for 20 years) by two a couple of years ago. It took me a year to stabilize. Now, I may try over the summer to lower my intake, but first I will take my med every other day for at least 6 months before I entirely come off. HTH <em>edited by Loukoum on 31/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 May 2013 - 23:53
Lynett - It's a very sad story and I want to send you a big hug. I think you will not be able to snap out of your victim role unless you are seeing a counselor or a therapist. Your abusive father is now replaced by an abusive husband, and you desperately need to get out of this cycle of abuse by the men in your life. Therapy (if you can afford it), your own income through a job are the two things you must aim at. You need to heal inside too in order to be able to truly move on -- and you owe it to your child. <em>edited by Loukoum on 25/05/2013</em>
 
 
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