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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 13:26
Sorry - perfect sense would be giving everyone National Day off !! Yes, you are right, that would make sense and it always used to be like that until recently
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 13:03
Mrsg, there are celebrations all weekend not just on 2 December
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 13:02
Makes perfect sense. Everyone in private sector gets an additional day off.
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 12:08
Most baby shops and most materniy shops have them
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 13:58
I expect they will wait for Brazil to be awake too so that is another 8 hours so maybe late afternoon/early evening
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 11:56
Where do you live? Perhaps a friend or a neighbour can help? I can send hubby if you live close enough
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 13:41
If you want to work for us :-) We just feel that our maid looks after our home and the most precious thing in the world to us, she should be treated with the respect that she deserves and we treat her like a sibling as we are honoured to have such a wonderful person in our home helping us
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 13:41
If you want to work for us :-) We just feel that our maid looks after our home and the most precious thing in the world to us, she should be treated with the respect that she deserves and we treat her like a sibling as we are honoured to have such a wonderful person in our home helping us
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 13:39
I have never heard of having it with proscuitto before, I have only ever heard of crepes and mushroom duxelle. Sounds interesting with proscuitto!
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 13:38
I didnt say it was healthy but the Dr didnt have an issue with it as a lot of it was just fluid. There is no "normal" as we are all different. I ballooned immediately and had weekly scans checking for multiple babies as I got so big. Again, Drs said it just happens. I am not fat, I have never been fat, I just got very heavy pregnant.
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 12:45
I put on 29kg with my baby girl. I lost virtually no weight from breasfeeding but I have now managed to drop 19KG since giving birth in April Your body does what it needs, dont worry about it
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 12:42
We dont use the maids room in our villa for the maid, she has one of the bedrooms upstairs with us. She has a nice double bed, 2 double wardrobes, chest of drawers, Tv unit, Tv, DVD player, Evision, laptop, blackberry and we also bought her a hair dryer. She uses all our stuff in the kitchen but tends to go out on her day off anyway and if she has friends over they just hang out in the garden or in her room Just ask and see what she would prefer
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 12:36
Do not speak to him on the phone. Only over email or messages so you can prove bullying.
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 12:16
Thank you so much ladies x
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 10:59
Hi Ladies, Would like to take my 7 month old to meet Santa. where are the best places to go? Thanks Moo
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 11:44
Arenco and Wasl villsa have waiting lists the length of Dubai! There is a great villa in knowledge village/media city behind the Gloria Hotel. Location not the best as it backs onto a school kind of but it is compound, 4 bed and large. Was 165k but dont know the agent, might be worth driving over there
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 08:52
Sal is right, fill in the application online and take it. Takes 2 days Also, they changed the law. As a foreigner, you can only take a really small amount of Rupees into the Country now so do not buy your currency before you go Stupid but there you have it
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 08:48
i called the guy Jason but he said he wasnt aware of any... and that he would get a colleague to call me... obviously wasnt too impressed with my budget (a measly 160K) for a 3bedroom... anyway... hounding dubizzle like never before! I have the ****** picture. T0sser. Sorry for that then, the board is still up!
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 08:48
Look at villas in Al Badaa, Satwa too. A lot of them are just off Al Wasl and really good locations
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 08:46
Brit Balti is hands down the best brit curry for me. They are opening in Barsha very soon! Yummy! I prefer the more traditional Indian fare but sometimes you just cant beat and Brit curry lol
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 08:39
Im not sure if it is single story. I dont think so but it is hard to tell, tried to see this morning Look on Dubizzle and ring EVERYONE that is advertising. It is a shockingly bad system and then you get bent over for the 5% when we do all the hard work. there are some on Umm Al Sheif for rent but I find them small. They are on the right if you are heading towards the beach pretty near the end Also, just drive around and see which have signs up. Our original budget was 150k but what we saw for that was rubbish,
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 12:45
Send everyone an email telling them you are not sending Christmas cards, you are donating the money to charity this year And donate money to charity Problem solved
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 12:44
We just got a 4 bed in Umm Sequim for 175 There is one near us in a small compaiund it looks like by Blossom nursery. I have no details but I did take a picture of the sign for you Jason 050 9455369 Emirates homes. From Al Manara, turn left onto Al Wasl then first right and it is on the right
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 15:32
I just looked for Dublin and it is there 4035 AED
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 11:33
They are supposed to be for poorer locals to live in only. I would NOT rent one as I suspect it is not legal
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 13:10
Yes, I'd say so, at least until the next Islamic holiday comes and we will need to know when it is dry. LOL yep and I think they have been - get so annoyed that people don't search for the answers before starting a new thread though! The search does not always work The old answers are not always helpful New places have opened and might be more relevant People are not on here much due to the incredible amout of catty comments
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 13:27
www.sushiart.ae is by far the nicest Sushi I have had delivered in a long time. It is in DIFC and they have lunchtime 11-3 promotion of 2 free side dishes when you order the combos.
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 14:33
I love my Santa Fe. I test drove everything. BMW, Merc, Ford Edge, Audi, Range Rover and by far the most spacious and easy to drive for me was the Santa Fe. Bought it new in January and have no issues at all. Its pretty good with petrol, it has a fab reversing camera, heated (and cooling) seats, 7 seats, AC in the far back which is great if people are in the far back or the dogs, or just all the shopping. I love it
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Latest post on 30 October 2013 - 14:31
Sunday is Dry. The bars have received the notices from the government
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 13:44
It's all very well saying don't go to the Municipality but it's very hard to find homes (foster or permanent) for kittens and cats. We've now got 6 cats/kittens living in our garden. I've spend a lot on vet bills and having them neutered and tried to find homes for them but nobody wants them:-( I am feeding them because otherwise they would starve but I worry what will happen to them if we ever move. I feel a huge responsibility for all these little lives and I didn't even set out to have a cat. So please don't be so hard on the OP as she specifically said she intended them no harm and wants to find a humane solution. *like*
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 13:32
If you are happy with them in your garden for a few days, put them on Dubizzle for adoption with pictures. If not, and nobody else can help you then call the Department of Health and Safety at the Dubai Municipality
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 13:17
16-17 year olds going out for lunch - oh the horror! if you are worried about the drinking, then tell your kids that you will make the reservation for them and call the restaurant and tell them that they are all under age and should not be drinking
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 12:15
I suggest you go to the bumps and babies group forum on EW and ask them - they will have more up to date info and thatis what it is for x
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 12:10
I was huge when I was pregnant. I had scans every week for 15 weeks to make sure I was only carrying one baby. Then they tolf me my baby was over 3kg at 30 weeks. My baby was born on her due date, 40 weeks exactly weighing 3.21KG they get the weight so wrong sometimes, its best guess IMO
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 08:40
Buy some canvas and make some art yourself :-)
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 08:28
Defo 1 day only and it is Sunday. It was due to be Mondya but as usual they move things around for ease
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 08:44
Louise for sure. She used to own her own place in the UK until she moved here summer last year.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 08:42
We collect and sell stuff to raise money for Nayee Asha ( www.facebook.com/nayeeasha) We desperately need kids shoes, socks, hats, coats etc for winter. It gets so cold in India in the winter months. there are over 200 kids there so anything anyone can donate either goes straight to the kids or is sold to raise money to buy things they need
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 15:48
I have used Louise in the UK and then I found out she moved over here. She did everyone's cuts, colours, wedding hair etc in the area where she owned a salon. She was manager at JBR branch and has just moved over to Ibn Battuta now There is another Louise who work in hairworks and is excellent, I think she is in the Jumeriah branch - I have seen her work first hand and can recommend her totally. That might be the same one - she helped out in Jumeirah for a bit but short term
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 15:37
I worked from home from 32 weeks as I was enourmous and could hardly even walk :-( I would have stayed in he office until 39 weeks though as I only had limited time off afterwards and going back to work after the baby sucks!
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 14:36
Interesting to see so many differing opinions! I don't have a maid I have a lifesaver that keeps my house in order allowing me to got to work and spend time with my kids afterwards. She has been given access to all the things we take for granted including TV with a cable package relevant to her dialog, Internet access and recently a tablet allowing her to Skype from the privacy of her room in the evenings or at weekends. I've even helped her download some music to play whilst she works hard in the house all day. I've never had to speak to her about not completing work, in fact she does much more than the tasks I originally gave her the responsibility of! It's not always a case of give someone an inch and they'll take a mile....... Sometimes you have to give in order to gain! I totally agree with your post. if it wasnt for our maid, I dont know where we would be. I buy her gifts, I take her with me for a massage sometimes for a treat etc. It is thanks to her that our lives are better so the least I can do is show her some kindness and be grateful, not begrudge wifi in the house which I already pay for anyway
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 14:31
Im not sure a partial number plate counts as someone's personal details seeing as there is nobody to link the number plate too. My number plate is out there for the whole world to see! I could post my neighbours number plate here and none of you would have a clue who he is, where he lives, what he looks like or anything else reltaing to him. You dont even know the car. You may be able to find out the make and model of it but thats not personal either
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 13:42
I have used Louise in the UK and then I found out she moved over here. She did everyone's cuts, colours, wedding hair etc in the area where she owned a salon. She was manager at JBR branch and has just moved over to Ibn Battuta now
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 13:21
Depending where you live, Louise at Hairworks in Ibn Battuta mall is amazing I work in DIFC too and go to T&G and Claude is great, used a few of the different girls and they have always been good but I dont have a colour so I cant comment on that
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 13:10
Wow, you guys are a bit mean. OP was trying to find the lady to sort it out nicely without involving the police and making the driver's insurance premiums increase over a minor incident. I think it is a thoughtful gesture! As for posting the number plate, perhaps sheshould have just poted "can the owner of car xxxxx please make themselves known" and let it at that. Then you wouldnt have anything to be horrible to her about
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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 14:06
Just depends what you do - my hubby has been jobless for 6 weeks and no interviews or interest. I am working but I get calls every week about positions
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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 13:39
Our maid has Wifi and a laptop. We gave her a blackberry and she can keep in touch with her family whenever she pleases. As long as the work is done then I dont have any issues with how long she spends on her phone. She also take pictures of the babies and sends them to me when I am in the office which is lovely!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 10:29
Morning Ladies, How are we all? been a while since I was here and was not here a lot but I had my baby girl 2 weeks ago after a bit of a traumatic time but she is perfect and I am so happy. tired, but happy! x
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 10:29
Morning Ladies, How are we all? been a while since I was here and was not here a lot but I had my baby girl 2 weeks ago after a bit of a traumatic time but she is perfect and I am so happy. tired, but happy! x
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 13:54
I moved back to the UK - I lasted 2 weeks before having a breakdown, leaving my new job, packing my bag and returning to Dubai. I am ready to leave Dubai and I have been for some years but the reality is, there is nowhere that I feel we can go that would provide all the positives we get living here. I miss people that are in the UK, but at the end of the day, it is not enough to drg me back to the misery of life in the UK
 
 
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