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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 22:16
I think the best way to learn is with a hands on approach. A first Aid course would be very beneficial thou. I am not to sure if I would want someone with no experience with my baby... How old is the helper, has she never had any child care experience, with family friends etc.
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 12:38
yeah, I didnt find a single juicy maid thread! Nice to see all the familiar names though :) *waves hello* Your just looking for more thumbs up!!!! haha
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 12:20
I was quoted over 3000 for a full test. Never had it done as I know I would live on carrots too.
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 12:16
I dont come on here so often now.... not like it used to be.... loved the banter and Thursday afternoon's with a drink in hand, waiting for the kick off.... lol.
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 12:12
Our bill each week is about 1200, this is for 4 people. I do price check and compare. I am really fussy with my meat, so I dont like to scrimp on that. I have my GD over at the minute, OMG the stuff she likes is so expensive, but she is here on holiday, so treats are allowed. I do find cheaper fruits are tasteless and dry, the dont last very long either. Veggies can be hit and miss, and a while ago we just couldnt get any mushrooms for weeks..... If we come across certain UK brands, we stock up, as when the shelves are empty it can take weeks for the goods to be back in. Whenever I travel home, we always bring back our favourite food stuffs. I was only in Megamart and asked why they dont sell chinese sauces, like in the UK...there are afew favourites I have never been able to get hold off.
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 10:29
We live on a compound of 13 villa's, backside of Lulu, just off Gharaffa Street, we like it, apart from the 5 mosques that surround our local area. I love we have no heavy traffic, and our compound is quiet also.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:57
My driver has a 4x4 and he helped us move. Depending on how big the boxes are you may not need a removal company. we don't have a driver! at the moment we don't even have a car yet because we could not ask the driving licence until the RP was ready. boxes are not so big, a pick up is enough, but not a normal car. thank you a lot Here is Mohammed's number 55410921. Very reliable, he pulled down all the seats at the back, and we managed to cram loads in. Make sure you ask for a large car.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:52
Can't help you with everything, but utility bills are expensive, Hampshire wouldn't be cheap to live. Taxation can be upto 40%. Food shopping isn't as cheap as it used to be either. Quite hard to put a ballpark figure on a salary, but maybe 30,000 after tax to live on be ok.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:45
Find another solution. I wouldn't sublet.....
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:26
Cost around 250. Plenty of black cars at the airport.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:18
My driver has a 4x4 and he helped us move. Depending on how big the boxes are you may not need a removal company.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:14
I'm here with my GD at the minute, I haven't had to prove who I am to her. We are British if it makes a difference.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:09
Going back 6 years when I first landed in a Dubai, settling was a lot harder than I thought. I wish I could turn back time now as since I've been in Doha 18 months haven't settled in at all. Bring back my Dubai days anytime. Hope all goes well for OP.
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:03
A slightly different situation, but I know of a person that's name is marked and cannot transfer in the UAE. I'm sure the airport system is very techno.
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Latest post on 18 July 2014 - 10:08
Just wanted to let you know my scenario. My GD lives in the UK, sent her passport on 7th June.Still not received. We still have abit of time, got her flight booked for 28th July.... Anyone know what the email address to use. Tia Sals she could try the Paul Pugh address or contact her MP. [email protected] Her passport came back but thank you for the emaill address.
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 01:13
I have just returned from the Seychelles. Buy a local Sim and buy a data package, seen signs at the airport. I was ok I used Wifi in our hotel.
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 01:04
Just wanted to let you know my scenario. My GD lives in the UK, sent her passport on 7th June.Still not received. We still have abit of time, got her flight booked for 28th July.... Anyone know what the email address to use. Tia
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Latest post on 22 June 2014 - 20:43
The scanners are super sensitive. It wil pick up everything in your hold luggage. I seen for myself a couple weeks ago... Personally I would bring everything you use at home, and favourite products, bring them too. Recently I couldnt get Heinz Tomato soup and my typhoo have always been hit and miss.
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Latest post on 22 June 2014 - 20:37
Try Kim at Nelson Park 3327 6905.
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Latest post on 22 June 2014 - 20:35
Grand Grill Deff.
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Latest post on 15 June 2014 - 02:08
Im in Qatar but having some problems too. We had OSN installed in February, we bought the smart card hard casing for 150, and was told to go to Al Jazeera for the smart card.... We were told that we can no longer buy the smart card, instead buy the BeIN box and subscription.... on asking afew outlets, they tell us a different story each time. Basically we buy the box which costs 1200, an engineer has to come to install and we will need a new dish!!!!! we have given up now. We are streaming from UK TV for the Footy. Qatar is deff worse than Dubai... Honest lol.
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Latest post on 13 May 2014 - 13:25
I know someone that transported their animals by road, i recall her not being to disappointed. I can ask her thou for you if you would like. I brought both my cats from Dubai to here a year ago by air. Never thought about it by road, as its quite a journey and as you have to enter Saudi aswell. Personally I would fly them. I wouldnt bring plants in... they will probably decline you entering with them. Cant help with Maids, as I only have cleaning done once a week. HTH edited by salsB on 13/05/2014 <em>edited by salsB on 13/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 May 2014 - 12:25
I holiday's there quite along time ago and recently whilst on a cruise. I really like Malta. Completely different to Dubai, the people are extremely friendly, they do like the Brits. You can goggle living in Malta along with finding out living costs. I would try and go for a visit beforehand. Im sure If we were offered a job there, with a good package, I would deff consider moving there.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 01:03
Yes, because we're just coming to the perfect time of year to be spending more time walking outdoors, right? :) What does this have to do with OP's question? Should she chose something that's next to a big air conditioned mall, because the summer is coming? Quite alot of people choose to live close to such amenities, the OP wouldnt want to be stranded living where she has nowhere to walk... so its important to let OP know, it will be impossible to walk to Marina in the heat....
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 00:38
7 weeks is far to long, I have a friend who needs a replacement as her passport is nearly full.. she has no residence so will be unable to do her visa runs. I had mine replaced last October and it took 13 days.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 00:20
Unmarried daughters get to stay. Not to sure about Son's thou.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 00:17
There is at Ibn Mall. afew doors away from Geant.
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 23:48
If you gain an excellent reputation then you will have alot of clients.
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 23:43
My DD has just moved her cats from Northern Iraq via Dubai to the UK. They havent reached the UK yet. We used a relocator as it can get complicated. I know some people have done it themselves, I asked the same question on here going back a while, and it seems no one wants to tell you exactly what you need to do. You get snippets of info, not the full breakdown. This is what I do know. 1. Your pet must be upto date with its rabies vacc. Pets have to have their rabies done at least 3 months prior to entering the UK. 2. The government vet will want to see you pet in person, then export papers will be given to you. 3. Pets fly into Manchester and Heathrow as manifested cargo. ( there may well be other airports that except pets, but not sure ). 4. A fee is paid to the handling agent at the UK airport, my DD paid 300 dollars. 5. Manifested cargo with Emirates is 110 dirhams per kilo. 6. 2 pets can travel in the same carrier, but weight cannot be over 14 kilo's. There must be enough room to allow the pets to move around. Hope this helps alittle bit.
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 23:15
EK are the only direct airline into Birmingham too, and the flight is always full. So they cant be doing to bad. I used to love the company now I loathe them.
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Latest post on 26 April 2014 - 01:57
Hello everyone following on the same thread..I am filling out a renewal application for my DD. What did you guys write in the Postcode / ZipCode, under the residential address section? We do not have a post code..do we need to purchase one? Or can I just put my residential address and give DH official postcode for form filling? Thanks much!!! We have no postal code so I just put 00000.
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Latest post on 26 April 2014 - 01:56
Hello everyone following on the same thread..I am filling out a renewal application for my DD. What did you guys write in the Postcode / ZipCode, under the residential address section? We do not have a post code..do we need to purchase one? Or can I just put my residential address and give DH official postcode for form filling? Thanks much!!! We have no postal code so I just put 00000.
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Latest post on 26 April 2014 - 01:54
I always go by what the Uk passport office requirements are, saves any hassles afterwards.
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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 23:36
The Children's Garden.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 15:20
23... very surprised.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 15:09
This company been going as long as I was in Dubai. You still need your liquor license thou. Never used them as at the time they only delivered to villa's and not apartments.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 12:50
I used strawberries last time as Raspberries are so expensive, results just a nice. I am sure they will taste just a good without the fruit. Frozen fruits are alot chepaer. <em>edited by salsB on 24/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 12:13
Had a 65th birthday meal out with extended family and friends for my DH in a local restaurant on Friday. We were all sat down and a plummy voice behind me said "would you like your wine poured sir"? My DH who was sitting opposite me glanced up without actually looking at the "waiter" and said "no thanks, just put it there please" pointing to a gap on the table. I glanced behind me and the "waiter" was actually our DS who had arrived secretly from Dubai!!!! Our DD had picked him up from the airport that morning. He was hiding in the disabled loo until we all arrived!! What a fab weekend we have had with him. He wasn't meant to be coming home again until July and during a Skype session with him earlier in the week he was apologising for the fact that he just couldn't get the time to come home for his dad's special birthday! He flew back to Dubai this morning. :) Oh Joyce that is just lovely :) Thats so lovely. I always do surprises. I flew my eldest DD and Mum over last year for our youngest daughter surprise. Mum and DD were hiding in a hotel, then we all met at Grand Habtoor, hubby and I walked outside and DD said what are you doing here, ( it was hubbys birthday and we had said we going go carting and she thought we were in Doha). once she got over the shock, out walked my mum and other DD. She didnt know whether to laugh or cry.... it was classic.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 12:02
125gm unsalted Lurpak 200gm white chocolate chopped. 110gms caster sugar 2 eggs 130gms plain flour. 120gms fresh raspberries ( strawberries are good too ) 100gms almonds Heat oven to 190c/170c if fan assisted. or gas mark 5. line the dish with greasporoof heat the lurpak until melted and starts to go brown, pour into a cold bowl, add half the chocolate and stir till melted. whilsts eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until thick and golden, sieve flour in, add the chocolatey butter and fold until smooth. add raspberries, nuts and remaining chocloate, bake for 30 -35 mins. If you look in the freezer section for the special pack of 2 lurpak and get a free blondie baking tray. Let me know how you get on. <em>edited by salsB on 24/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 11:37
We made Raspberry Blondies recently, how good are they. We eat it all whilst still hot. I really hate white chocolate, but these babies were to die for.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 11:34
I used to bring my GD thru all the time. She had her passport stamped and I used my card.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 11:29
A taxi from Marina to AD is 200 I think, well worth it for you are sharing with others.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 00:39
as a child I loved Jam sandwiches and condensed milk ones too. Today I love egg mayo, or tuna with mayo, emmental cheese and sliced boiled egg,with honey mustrd dressing on fresh bagette from the oven.... Bliss.
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Latest post on 23 April 2014 - 10:06
The house has windows.... she can climb out.
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 18:22
My DD updated and losted facetime. I havent done the update on my Ipad, dont wont to lose it.
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 12:19
Municipality vets are fine for vaccinations, was there yesterday. 30aed per vaccine and 50aed for microchip. Go early as it is a sit and wait facility thanks so much for that - any ideas what time they open on a friday she put the phone down before she answered ;-) really appreciate your help Just had a look and its says 8am till 6pm.
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 12:07
We recently moved from apartment to a villa. The apartment was 3 mins drive for hubby to get to work. Very convenient, but apartment living was making me depressed. We now live in a villa in Gharaffa, the drive for him, is about 25 mins, no congestion at all for him and he works down by the souk. Loving where we live now. I am sure the apartments on the Pearl are a far cry to my apartment in Bin Mahmoud, good luck.
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Latest post on 22 April 2014 - 11:58
DHL'd DS' passport to Liverpool for renewal today - will keep you posted on turnaround But it was unclear what docs I needed to send - or was it just me being thick? Hopefully I'll get everything back!! All you need for a renewal is the completed form, 2 passport pictures, ( one signed) and the old passport. <em>edited by salsB on 22/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 15:25
Its a hard life either way for working and SAHM, shall we all have a cyber group hug now.....
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 14:13
try downloading waze on your smart fone if you have one.
 
 
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