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mejane

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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 15:13
Sadly dr Carol has gone. I did not have such a good experience with dr Ana.
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 14:44
As of yesterday I received 93 queries on my maid. It looks as if she has found a new job now, pending visa transfer. Thank to everyone who contacted me and apologies for not getting back to everyone sooner. Good luck with finding someone, i know it is not easy.
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 16:16
The fine is AED 100 per day per person. I would sort this out with Immigration before you try to leave. From April to now is a long overstayand they might not look too kindly on it.
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 18:47
He sounds like an ignorant fool. I would feel like shopping him as well.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 15:19
Best one I had was some man claiming to be from Etisalat telling me I had won a million dirham. I smelt a rat as he was ringing from a DU mobile.:)
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 17:10
That would be me leaving the building as well.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 17:08
Went through this earlier this year with a friend visiting from London who thought she would tag along with me to Shanghai. You can no longer get a tourist visa for China in UAE unless you have a UAE resident visa. So if you are thinking of going there you should apply whilst you still are a resident here.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 11:29
It .could also have something to do with the fact that they would like to meet the madam before they commit. After all it is you they will be working with day in and day out. Maybe better to wait until you get here
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 09:23
My maid just lined up this am from 6 and was told that the first available appt was on July 21st! Passport would then be available in late Sept. Anyone else had this experience lately?
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 11:07
Thanks ClaireHDP, it came from one of those 'manager' style maids in our street! I thought it was wrong, but hoped someone here had recent expeience of a renewal. Did your maid need to go and make an appointment to renew?
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 11:00
Has anyone done this recently please? My maid has been told it takes five months to do so in Dubai. TIA Mejane
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 09:27
I don't believe they sterilise anything properly, so I take my own equipment, base coat, polish etc and I keep a tube of antibiotic cream in the bag and apply to each toe after the pedi/mani dries. Sounds paranoid, but I've had a painful post pedi infection here and don't want another one.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 09:23
Wax Much I agree. RAW is great coffee.
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 23:48
I'd take it back.
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 23:47
We just got back in from SZR and it was really terrifying out there. Am in desperate need of a snifter or two.
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 17:38
There's a Thai lady called Sue at Sisters Jumeirah Village who does a fantastically relaxing massage.
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 17:32
Well if she has Fri and Sat off, why was she working yesterday?
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 08:46
How old is your daughter A Rancher?
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 13:50
Try Ikea, I think they may do slipcovers for chairs.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:33
I'd second Woofotel. My friend sends her pampered pooches there and they love it.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:30
Evie try Dr Al Shunnar, she's very pleasant and well-trained.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:24
Try the big pharmacy on the corner of Al Wasl near Dr Michaels Dental Clinic.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:21
Pierchic is lovely for a romantic dinner.
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:20
Where did this spring from? I live in Jumeirah and take a walk every evening. Should I be armed??
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Latest post on 09 April 2011 - 12:18
I've had heaps of problems both ways.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 09:24
Try Royal Brunei.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 09:20
There was a temporary stall in MOE last week offering it at well over twice the price.
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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 09:17
I think letting go for some people is very hard. Perhaps it's made harder if your life is not hugely full. I don't care if people who left continue to post, but I do notice that there are a few who seem to do so only in a very negative way. Major Dubai bashing goes on which seems to come under the category of flogging a dead horse. Edited to add that by hugely full I mean the difficulties of resettling and finding a new circle of friends, feeling part of a place again/ setting up in a new location etc. <em>edited by mejane on 06/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 11:05
Has anyone used Dish recently? If so how wasit for quality and price? Or does anyone have any other catering favourites? It's a birthday party for 50 and I would like really full on canapes and good staff.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 10:59
Breaking News my eye.
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 10:58
It had a very good review in Time Out last week, so we went there on the weekend. Enjoyed the meal, the service was good and liked the decor. The reason the walls are high although I remember them as being trellis, is I imagine because of the rule that you can't drink alcohol in public view. Their licence is being put through by the Intercontinental they told us.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 18:42
The gourmet food hall on the second floor at Galleries Lafayette, Dubai mall had some in yesterday. Not as much now as I bought a fair amount today. :)
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 18:35
We have a pretty large house and garden, seperate maid quarters and a pool. We average about 3200 pm for DEWA.
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 23:18
I can reccomend National Pest Control, they are thorough and polite.
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 00:17
So what would they do if you refused to pay:\:?
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 00:47
Lime Tree in Jumeirah have done this for me several times and their stuff was very good. As norak suggested the Al Reef bakery has delicious bits and pieces.
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 00:40
I'd say Falcon Jumeirah Shawarma outlet, by the mosque at Iranian Hospital. The best I've had in Dubai besides the IKEA one. I've had brilliant shawarma here.
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 00:09
I love Delhi and I've been there many times, but I have to say I wouldn't want to do it with two little ones by myself.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 08:56
I looked everywhere for a new set and finally bought one at ACE in Festival City. It was really reasonable and of better quality than the ones I saw at Dragonmart.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 23:38
Its revolting for 6 months of the year , May-Nov are really bad. You cant do anything outside during the day. Succint and accurate!
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 17:42
You are not alone loulz. :cool:
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 10:24
A thread about toilet roll? What has become of EW? Have all the maids left? Well someone could start a thread on Does Your Maid Use Your Andrex?
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 17:28
Brush and co are good and reliable.
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Latest post on 14 February 2011 - 17:26
Poor desperate little soul.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 20:41
There is often a little ironing shop near mosques. There is a great one down the side of Spinneys Al Wasl (near the plant shop). They iron brilliantly and are very cheap.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 20:38
I think everyone's family gets on their nerves sometimes October. You just have toroll with the punches.xx Hooters I lost my gorgeous father ten years ago and I feel your pain.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 09:44
Another vote for GHD
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:11
Ours blocked up all the time Cleopatra and after 6 months we ripped it out.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:04
A liberal dose of common sense should have told her that no matter how good she thought she looked, it was going to be unacceptable. Does anyone look out the window and think about where you are? Tis true!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:32
Fantastic news Clairehdp!
 
 
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