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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 19:35
For keeps: A silver kanjar, or one of these silver letter holders where you can get his name engraved. For long time fun: Beats Headphones, they were a hit at christmas for our teenagers.
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 18:54
For us also Bupa via DH's company. Excellent, both in direct billing as well as self claiming. No issues with coverage.
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 18:35
I've never seen any dogs there. Would assume it to not be allowed. Even on a leash they may distract or upset the horses if they start barking.
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 18:30
We Dutch cook it and than mash it with potatoes. But you need a lot of kale for it. More than the average Spinney's supply.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 11:01
There is a huge difference between a maid and a nanny.... very few people in Dubai seem to know the difference. Perhaps if children were left with qualified nannies and not unqulaified maids, then there would be no need for cameras. My point exactly. Over and over again. I just cannot understand how people insist they have a nanny whereas they pay them around 7 dhs/hr and have them clean toilets and do the ironing as well. Hire a nanny and I really don't think you need a camera.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 10:53
No you don’t pay for the book. This is the HSBC Entertainer book which you get FREE if you an HSBC Premier customer.... That what I meant, sorry if I wasn't clear. You pay for the full Entertainer book (or app), you don't for the HSBC version. So off course there will be less outlets in it. Why would Entertainer give away their offers for free. Same goes for the free DU version of the app. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 05/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 09:01
Like I say, you pay for the book, you don't pay for the app.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 08:56
Why puzzling? It's a free app for you as a consumer, but HSBC is paying their part for your free consumption.
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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 22:29
Hi BR, Happy new years best wishes. Yes i saw the gulfnews write up on them. There is a thread on it too...i did not bother to look as there are so many bad vibes from trolls on here..you can tell by the thumbs down. (Pointless) Its a good service I think for who needs it. I still did not find a suitable nanny seems the hunt is tedious for a good caregiver. So if a poster disagrees with you or dislikes the idea of cameras it makes them a troll?
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 14:14
I can only hope they also find a way watch employers beating up or sexually harassing their maids.
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Latest post on 31 December 2014 - 13:46
No exceptions, but if you really must you could consider pouring your grape into an empty bottle of Perrier.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 08:25
Or maybe, on this one but last day of 2015, they were expecting some words of grievance for the families of the people that are missing from the AirAsia plane, or maybe some reflections over 200.000 killed in the war in Syria.... Take care Nomad edited by Oopsiedaisy on 30/12/2014 Sorry Oopsiedaisy but anyone including yourself have the ability to start their own thread about the issues you bring up. Because I chose to share with those on the forum, who I have come to know over the years They do, and I'm not saying you shouldn't post or that I don't feel for you. I'm answering a question and personally, when reading the thread title I was expecting something different.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 08:16
Or maybe, on this one but last day of 2015, they were expecting some words of grievance for the families of the people that are missing from the AirAsia plane, or maybe some reflections over 200.000 killed in the war in Syria.... Take care Nomad <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 30/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 29 December 2014 - 13:13
Thanks! Took the kids to Carlucci's and it was great. They loved the food and view and I used the entertainer vouchers. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 31/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 29 December 2014 - 12:45
Do you know which ones there are? (So not in the Souk al Bahar)
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 12:48
Lol, and have them climb up my 1000 dhs Christmas tree? No thanks. Hope you find a good home for them Izzy. I used to have cats and dogs, still love them (dogs mainly to be honest), but have somehow gotten allergic to them over the years.
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 12:45
Sorry to say, but that's the going rate for a live-out maid. No nanny qualifications. you'ld be hiring maid services. If you can't afford it you may have to start looking for someone to live in. Expect to pay minimum of 1500AED/month, 1 month paid vacation, annual flight home + appr. 6000AED fees. Plus you will fall under the new GCC contract, which includes paid overtime and a maximum amount of overtime as well. And still, for that money you're hiring a maid, not a nanny.
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 12:39
Don't spoil them too much.... Their future adoptive parents might not thank you ;)
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 12:18
Someone on here mentioned they were asked 2000 for a tree in Satwa. I paid 1000 in Satwa on Friday, I know I know...... But I desperately wanted a fresh one and there was not a single one to find in Dubai last week. That said, it's a lovely tree and we're enjoying it each time we walk past. ETA it was 8 ft <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 23/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 10:29
Except they're not so fresh anymore! It's their November shipment that finally hit the stores. Haven't seen a drop of water since they arrived in Jebel Ali end November. As opposed to the ones that arrived in Satwa last weekend that were flown in directly from Europe. The price difference was just too big so I went and found out.
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 18:56
Infuriating! :angry: I wouldn't let them get away so easily. Try to escalate (7-Days maybe), request at least an apology and some sort of compensation.
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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 18:56
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 14:17
Thanks for your replies. Time Out is old out. I'm hesitant to buy tickets on Dubizzle.
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 10:24
Bumping as I'm also interested in tickets.
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Latest post on 20 December 2014 - 13:54
I have a 2012 Toyota Landcruiser. We bought it new and haven't regretted it. It's spacious, comfortable and hasn't failed me yet. Easily fits 7 adults.
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Latest post on 19 December 2014 - 19:49
Wow......
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Latest post on 19 December 2014 - 19:15
And Satwa this afternoon. Lots of expats shopping for their tree. They were so eager prices seemed to be going up instead of down. PS I assume you mean 1000AED.
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 19:50
Hmm, so much for a Christmas present. Too bad.
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 18:52
Are they available yet? Too lazy to walk outside, get our number and login.
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 10:02
But will they adapt the rent calculator? Prices there are just out if control. If they don't adapt it downward, many landlords will still see fit to increase the rent. <em>edited by Oopsiedaisy on 18/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 09:38
Sorry ( (I could fill up a page with a rant on how this guest list is ever increasing but anyway I digress!)). Please do. It's Thursday :evil:
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 14:03
I ended up buying an apron at Homecentre MOE. It's being embroidered and should be ready by tomorrow. 60 dhs buys me an embroidered apron as well as 2 oven mits and 2 pot holders. Couldn't believe it :)
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 10:49
Thanks. I did find Oasis while googling, but since I've never actually looked for aprons don't know where to find them. Will try Lakeland.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 17:33
There are numerous possibilities for just as many budgets. If you could give an idea about how much you're willing to spend that would help.
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 17:26
Go for moral blackmail. Tell her you love her and can't bare to see her eating herself to death. Tell her you (and her grandchildren?) want to spend many more holidays together. Maybe it helps, aybe it doesn't, but it won't hurt anyone.
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 16:11
The sponsor takes care of the visa, the employee of the passport. Unless agreed otherwise.
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 16:09
If your company picks up the check, colleagues should be invited too. If not, it's his business who he invites to his house.
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 09:59
I usually give her some chocolates and money on three occasions: her birthday, Eid and Christmas. All in all that money adds up to one extra month salary a year.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 23:32
My niece is visiting and she would love one of those Henna Tattoos. Other than the ones in Souk al Bahar or Madinat, can any of you ladies recommend a place that does it (safely and properly) for a more reasonable price? I'm in Jumeirah.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 23:23
There was a similar thread yesterday about a found puppy. Why not take the suggestions from that thread. Chances of someone from frond m reading this forum are slim. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic230737-found-puppy.aspx
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 23:02
Please help with ideas on how I can reach out to them and tell them what is happening without offending them. Why don't you just try and talk to them, explain in the way you wrote your post. If you are understanding about it, I don't see how that could offend them.
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Latest post on 04 December 2014 - 08:13
First: A reason for people to take on illegal help is to save the costs of sponsorship. They wouldn't save if the maid then required a 500 dhs raise a month, so this lady is seeing it from a very single minded perspective. Secondly, although I know that many do indeed hire maids without sponsorship, most of those maids live out. And thirdly I agree with Anon, I would never let some man live in my house. You can search as much as you like, call the employer etc. but no way will you find that there is a legal way about doing all this.
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Latest post on 03 December 2014 - 10:59
Spotted them a week or two ago. Thought they might have come from inside the palace walls. There might be a petting zoo or something.
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 22:29
Well, there weren't any fireworks on City Walk. Just complete chaos of traffic that had been diverted from Beach Road to prevent the Annual Fun Car Parade. Sad that an innocent spontaneous event soo many people participate in to show their national pride has been brought to an end. The city walk ones were cancelled ? Don't know about cancelled, they certainly didn't happen :(
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 22:15
Well, there weren't any fireworks on City Walk. Just complete chaos of traffic that had been diverted from Beach Road to prevent the Annual Fun Car Parade. Sad that an innocent spontaneous event soo many people participate in to show their national pride has been brought to an end.
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 22:12
Shocking and so unlike the UAE I (think to) know.
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 17:31
City Walk tonight at 9pm as well. http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/uae-national-day-holidays-latest-on-what-s-happening-where-2014-12-02-1.571667
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 01:28
If she's been with you for 8 years, there shouldn't be a problem. Best way to find out however is calling the SA embassy. They should be able to tell you in detail.
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 01:23
No, there isn't. The closest hotels would be Dubai Marine Resort or Four Seasons hotel, both on Beach Road in Jumeirah. Totally different price ranges, so you might want to google their websites.
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 22:54
Why would they let you off with minimum charges? In most countries you'll be charged a new ID or passport if you loose it. How can you blame the authorities if YOU loose your ID. Sadly EW is becoming a whining site :(
 
 
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