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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 10:21
Maldives, Sri Lanka, Sjarm al Sjeik, Aqaba. Al nice beachy and relaxing.
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 10:18
Once the flights start filling, prices will go up, then 4 weeks before the date they go down if plenty of seats are left, but only briefly. Last 2 weeks booking is the most expensive. I've noticed this pattern with Easyjet several times now.
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Latest post on 26 January 2013 - 11:10
OP, first of all, better get used to your parents treating you like a child. Parents do that, you will always be their little girl, especially as long as you live in their house. You feel your underestimated, but the only example you give is your clothing. I don't know what jobs you're interviewing for, but maybe you can explain to them that you feel you have a better chance of getting the job if you wear western clothes. Do you have friends? Are they traditional Pakistani or more Western oriented. If the latter, maybe introduce them to your parents and let them see with their own eyes it isn't all that bad. I feel that maybe your parents are afraid that you will loose touch with you own culture, so try respect that. There must be other ways then by wearing traditional dress only, to demonstrate your respect for them and their culture.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 13:36
On the maid's section of EW (mind you, NOT on the maids forum) we are advised to pay our maids between 2000 and 3000. I guess the maids read EW as well.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 10:23
You're right, if she keeps complaining the agency will get rid of her. The 500 dhs the the agency doesn't pay her, will probably be to cover their expenses such as ticket and visa costs. But I guess you also paid a hefty fee to explorer. Just do the math: how much do you pay the agency and how much does she actually get. IMO agency's are leeches and underpay their maids. But apparently they can get away with it.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 10:17
Assuming she is on your full sponsorship it doesn't matter how many days a week she works. She would be entitled to 1 ticket home every year, as well as a month paid vacation. So you have to pay her her monthly salary while she is on vacation.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 10:11
We just faced the same decision while booking our first Maldives trip. Decided to go HB. I thought we would probably over eat if we take 3 full buffet meals a day (and also we are not buffet people at all!). A good breakfast with a dinner anytime at any resort restaurant would be better. Some AI tend to let you have only 1 meal a week at their nicest restaurant, we wanted full flexibility. Maldives is super expensive anyway, so we're not going to worry about a few $ more or less.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 01:49
Hi! Atlantis is having a couple's offer (1995 + 20% tax) at the moment (I'm sure your 3 year old will be allowed) with breakfast as well as AED1000 dhs dinner voucher. Just wanted to know to all those who have been to atlantis. is the deal a real deal?? worth it? (sorry to hijack your thread but would be useful info) :) We took this offer last year. Didn't like it at all. I find the food at Nobu highly overrated. Rooms are huge, but not special. Breakfast too massive. Wouldn't recommend at all.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 01:40
On the other hand, salaries are tax free. So 1000k does get me twice as far as it does at home.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 13:37
Thanks Kimball, glad to hear she's doing oke.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 13:35
All incidents seem to be recent. If he's been with you a long time, and this neglect only started recently, you might want to ask him why. Depending on his response keep or replace him. If he's fairly new, I would send him away ASAP.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 13:26
Back to the fog issue - when I was out and about earlier this morning, I was totally amazed at how many drivers had not put on their headlights. I was always taught this was the first thing you did when driving in fog - obviously the authorities here need to get the message across - headlights on (not emergency flashers - though have to say I didn't see any of those this morning for a change). In many countries the headlights of a car will automatically switch on when you start the car. Hence most cars will always have their headlights on. Better visibility and a lot safer, no matter what the weather is. I actually always keep my headlights on her in Dubai as well.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 13:20
I'm afraid my husband's opinion of EW and most of the women on it could not be repeated on a public forum :D Haha, are you sure we're not married to the same guy (and thus have our own little marriage problem going on)?
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:48
Nippy,I read your thread last year and was hoping your husband has come to his senses but I see he has not. I hope,wish and pray all the best for you and your two boys. I hope karma comes sooner than later to deal with your ex. Thanks for the update. You are a strong woman. Appletiser, I don't see any update? Nippy, was thinking of you and hope you're alright.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:45
We stayed at Hilton RAK beach resort last weekend. Was fabulous. Very child friendly, good food, wonderful views and weekend packages on sale via their website.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:41
Yes, I meant Nippy. Last weeks thread is however a revival by another poster. No word from Nippy. Anyway, hope she and all posters with marriage problems will be able to work out their problems and/or start a new life.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:14
Lol Maybe we should start a new thread: Dutch food in Dubai. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 22/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:04
I Pea soup reminds me of traditional Dutch pea soup, it's awful lol. No it's not. It's delicious, love it! and with all the snow and ice in The Netherlands at the moment, am sure it will on most dinner tables tonight. brrrrr. Sometimes is so thick you can leave your spoon standing up straight in it. I gag by the thought of it, and the other day when I called my mom she was giving me an elaborate account of her soup. I had to stop her lol Haha, shows how different tasts are. For me, the thicker the better. You think they sell split peas here? Might just give it a go tonight. No idea to be honest, the closest to "Dutch" food I found is chicory.. Yum.. In the oven with loads of cheese. Usually eaten with ham and cheese, but my ham days are long gone lol. Should try turkey ham.. Well, I did see spitskool in Spinneys the other day. Funnily enough it was the first time I saw a whole one. In Dutch supermarkets they are always shredded to make stampot. So maybe a nice spitskool stampot ? By the way, I love that chicory dish, don't know about the turkey ham though.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 08:55
I Pea soup reminds me of traditional Dutch pea soup, it's awful lol. No it's not. It's delicious, love it! and with all the snow and ice in The Netherlands at the moment, am sure it will on most dinner tables tonight. brrrrr. Sometimes is so thick you can leave your spoon standing up straight in it. I gag by the thought of it, and the other day when I called my mom she was giving me an elaborate account of her soup. I had to stop her lol Haha, shows how different tasts are. For me, the thicker the better. You think they sell split peas here? Might just give it a go tonight.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 08:49
It's perfectly legal to have your maid live out, as long as her living quarters are according to UAE law. So for instance only in a ladies only apartment. Nor is she allowed to do parttime work for someone else. Since most maids prefer to live in (saves them a lot of money and commute) I would however want to know her reasons for wanting to live out. That said, we have a full time live out maid and very happy with the arrangement. I would never want my privacy invaded on by someone living with us full time. I believe that somewhere in the application form we had to state that she is not living with us. edited by Oopsiedaisy on 22/01/2013 <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 22/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 08:42
I Pea soup reminds me of traditional Dutch pea soup, it's awful lol. No it's not. It's delicious, love it! and with all the snow and ice in The Netherlands at the moment, am sure it will on most dinner tables tonight.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 08:34
Don't know if you're Dutch or read Dutch but if you need translation, feel free to ask:) Marroosh, the website I referred littleone to is in English. Even I am not so daft as to refer to a Dutch website on a Dubai forum?
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 23:43
Hi littleone, wow, brave of you to start the HCG diet, as I mentioned in an earlier post, it worked for me. Food boredom can be a little challenging, but there are plenty of good, easy and tasteful recipes. I got mine from the booklet that was provided with the capsules. Also there is a user forum where recipes are being shared. all in Dutch though. You will soon get a few favourite recipes and as they are really tasteful cook the m over and over again. Also, after the first 24 days you can add some dairy and all other vegetables to your diet. Try googling, but here is a site that seems to have a good choice of recipes: http://www.hcgplan.net/hcg_diet_menu_home.html Good luck! <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 21/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 00:34
Hi Nathalie, I know for a fact you can get it. Just haven't gotten round to figuring out how to do it. It is NOT illegal either. Hope someone who has figured it out will post.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 00:26
Did mine last week at the Dnata office on SZR. Bring passport, 1 photo (or they take one there), 150 AED and you'll be done in 10 minutes. I was advised to take an extra card.
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 07:58
OP, you're obviously not going to get an answer to your question from the cat loving crowd on this forum. Stop defending yourself for the choices you make and try find a cat loving home for your cat elsewhere. Good luck.
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 10:43
Thanks a lot Di. If a thread mentions food and do not read, what do you think happens?
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 10:40
Just checked, if you mean Shangri-La Barr al Jissah Resort & Spa, yes it is.
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 08:33
Thanks Beebers, I revived it about 30 minutes ago, mentioning it only took me a week to find an alternative. Added I hoped it would take me less then a week to get used to the new EW look. So the whole thread got deleted???
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 08:23
Favorite one would be my newspapers and magazines. However, I'm still waiting for you and other EW to share your smilie app. Finally found an alternative to the "lost smilies" of EW, pretty basic though, and none of them are moving ?
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 16:46
WG, this is the second time today I fully agree with you. Been on and off all day, haven't changed my mind. Somewhere there was a mention of techies doing a great job. I always wonder, where do these techies get their input from. Should be from the clients/users. But judging from most of the reactions, no one has been consulted. I didn't say they did a great job - just a thankless one lol I didn't quote, because I don't remember who said it. Another poster then, probably admin. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 16/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 16:43
WG, this is the second time today I fully agree with you. Been on and off all day, haven't changed my mind. Somewhere there was a mention of techies doing a great job. I always wonder, where do these techies get their input from. Should be from the clients/users. But judging from most of the reactions, no one has been consulted.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 16:38
Try Aida, keep forgetting her company, but she got me a great villa in Jumeirah this time last year. Reliable and knew right away what I was looking for. 0501640484
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 11:08
[b'>Please can you bring the lines back in.[/b'> My DD sat on my glasses and peering at EW was hard enough. Now I may have to get them repaired if the boxes are not back! Agreed. Even with my glasses I'm struggling without the brightly lined boxes. Guess we're too old for the forum now hey?
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 10:50
It's a tough market. I think you should be grateful to have had 4 offers at all. Take the next one, at least you'll get the chance to gain UAE experience which will make moving on to a better job easier.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 10:32
You can book the terrace of La Parilla (Jumairah Beach hotel). Also the rooftop off Tipthara (Palace Hotel) can be booked for private dining.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 09:18
She can live with the new family as soon as they've set the paperwork in working. At least that's what we did, assuming that if someone would come and check, we would always be able to prove that we were indeed intending to sponsor her. Thank you. So as soon as we have cancelled she could move with the new family on the same day as long as they have started the process so to speak. Also, and how do we get our deposit back? thanks... Yes I would think so. You will get the deposit back when the transfer is complete. So you will need a copy of the visa page in her new employers passport. May have to wait a bit for that.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 09:05
She can live with the new family as soon as they've set the paperwork in working. At least that's what we did, assuming that if someone would come and check, we would always be able to prove that we were indeed intending to sponsor her.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 09:02
We've always said we'll take our four children and leave Dubai when they hit high school. For us. that's in five years. Are many people planning to do that? I know many expats all over the world do that. If not for the costs, for giving them a sense of stability and a feeling of home in their parents home country.
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 08:56
I know the grass is always greener, but WHY upgrade a good working forum? It's not as if a company's back office depends on it. The grey is horrible to the eyes, where are my smilies, and the main page looks toooo confusing with all the little text boxes etc. And the letters are too small.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 22:54
I never understood why drivers get paid more then maids. For me it would sooner be the other way round. A maid is in my house, knowing everything! Don't know, jest feels she should earn more.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 22:49
"Below average compared to other 3th world counties" ??? Wow, that would make me think twice before coming to Dubai with school going kids.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 21:59
Burj al Arab and Burj Khalifa
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 19:52
Come back summer, all is forgiven!!! :\: You had better remember this come summer.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 17:18
I have just read that article!! I am shocked! I am so glad I am not a parent of school age children here!! Me too! Was thinking, the article mentions private schools over and over. However, is there an alternative? Are there any public schools at all?
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 16:22
Yes, at the end of every year, but if you Mutually agree on another moment, that's up to you.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 16:03
I guess you can't "force" her to regard the days you choose as being her holidays. As I see it there are 2 possibilities. First: I she wants to take her annual leave, you can tell her to take it at a time you won't be needing her. However you cannot cut it short to 2 weeks. Second: If she does not want to take annual leave but chooses to stay here instead, you would have to pay her the ticket money as well as the month she would be entitled to if she went. It's all about money for these girls, and if you don't need her, it's just her luck. She needs a full time position as well as "the extra's" I'ld be very interested in what other posters have to say though.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 15:44
Still the same in cycling now... Well there you go! As long as people watch these sports, there will be sportsmen. Who get paid huge amounts of money by sponsors if the get results. In order to get the results........ And so the cycle goes on.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:43
I should possibly mention that our dog is a bit fussy and doesn't normally take too well to Filipinos. I soooooo miss my smilies when I read something like this :-)))))) OP, not judging and not trying to start a debate. Sorry I can't help you with a groomer.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 09:38
I doubt it's not thought through. They have to create 5000 new jobs this year as per yesterday's newspaper for nationals and I know many people including myself who will resign and rather go home than moving to Abu Dhabi, guess which nationality the new hires will be. At the end of the day the new rule only effects AD gov and semi gov entities and they just really don't care much about if the some expats find school places or not. Why would they care? Many other countries take care of "their own" first. Why would here be any different. If you don't like it: leave. Btw, in many countries effected by the crisis people are currently being given the choice to either move to another location or loose their job. A year's notice is ample time. I did not complain. I just posted the post as some people apparently think it's bad planning and it is absolutely not. They planned it in the way the want the outcome that's all I say. I know you didn't complain, my comment wasn't directed at you personally, only at your fact statement that the UAE government doesn't care about expats. And to the posters at the beginning of this thread who were complaining. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 15/01/2013</em>
 
 
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