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Latest post on 02 March 2014 - 15:11
I cant understand why no one has reponded to you.... I have no young children, but if I can share anything with you that would of use then why not.... once you reply I can give you my email address. Then we can swap skype details.
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Latest post on 21 February 2014 - 23:11
Western Union maybe. Its quick and very easy with security.
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 08:40
The worlds local bank is useless. As for global transfers, never been able to send money to our uk bank of the same name. Hubby can't even close his dubai one, so he continues to pay a 100 fee each month.
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 08:37
It's the same for residence that book hotel rooms and pay tourist tax. No getting away with it.
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 22:55
I was looking for one that held more than 40 bottles.....
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 20:11
What country is your friend from?
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Latest post on 29 January 2014 - 00:08
Completely disgusting and what do the authorities do... nothing. No security for Tenants.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 21:16
I would suggest you take a look in Time Out... lots of lovely restaurants advertised.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 21:14
no they do not. I think Emirates does. If you book through certain travel agents, the travel agent may offer that service regardless of the airline. Business on QR entitles you to the Business Class Terminal and then the "Fast Track" line in e/immigration (if you don't have egate). Can I ask if the fast track back into Doha Immigration is included, as we know how busy it can get!!! <em>edited by salsB on 26/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 21:12
Thanks for the info.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 21:11
Thanks a lot to both of you..... sorry I did not answer promptly, but there are so many things to do before moving... the first to move will be my husband. Me and our daughter will follow a few month later, in summer, and we wanted to bring the cats (two female kittens) with us. Maybe an agency will be helpful: can you write its name or website, so I can contact them? residency: I will not have the residency permit yet when I will fly with cats, but my husband (who will be already in Doha) will, and he will be already employed. Will a letter from HIS employer and HIS residence permit be enough for Qatar Airways? And: no sanitary permit for entering with cats is required? no quarantine? thanks a lot Eleonor I used an agent in Doha to apply for my Import for both my cats, the cost was 600 rials, I then decided to apply for my friends cat and it cost nothing.... Its a very easy process, if you need help, just let me know. As per last year you need a residency to fly in with Qatar Air, I used Emirates from Dubai and the cats went as excess luggage. I used Qatar Pet Relocator's for the Import papers only, but she will do a full service for you. As long as your cats have had their rabies injection at least a month before travel, they will need to be microchipped also. So there will be no Quarantine. If you hubby has his Qatari ID and Residence, that is literally all you need to import the cats. Qatar pet relocator will send you an email with all info required.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 17:04
I can well imagine its 2am, the maid forgot the formula, and now I have got to ring round all emergency doctor's to prescribe the milk. Complete Madness..... Never heard so much S*** in my life. The maid forgot the formula. Nice mothering skills you've got. Yes im such a bad mother!!!!! shame both my babies are now 24 and 30!!! people that know me would know I was imagining..... Dolley you are a troll..........
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 11:56
I can well imagine its 2am, the maid forgot the formula, and now I have got to ring round all emergency doctor's to prescribe the milk. Complete Madness..... Never heard so much S*** in my life.
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 21:21
No I havent, but another new adventure for you. We recently moved from Dubai to Qatar, and Im sure in the future we will move to where the work is.
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Latest post on 19 January 2014 - 23:51
I wouldnt know what else to use other than Bisto. Makes the best gravy. lol
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Latest post on 18 January 2014 - 04:36
Hi Pammy, Im no longer in Dubai but spent over 5 years there, sadly i had to leave a year ago, and move to Qatar. I really did love living in Dubai, really did. I really dont want to put you off the idea of finding friends, but I found some lovely people there, if only a few compared to the mass amount of Ex pats I met. In general ( compared to Qatar). Dubai is quite a small place you could live in most areas and get from A to B much quicker than here. On my own experience I have joined certain activities in meeting other ExPats and all seems fine, but I always found Dubai to be a very lonely place, finding good honest friends are very hard to come by..... Arabian Raches in my opinion is very much family oriented, VH seems to me to be out the way. If you have no young kids, then I would suggest Dubai Marina, JBR. Lots going on, places to go for coffee, and im sure there is still groups that meet up on a regular basis. Just enjoy the experience. Dubai is wicked.... <em>edited by salsB on 18/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2014 - 01:39
Ufff....sounds like this is going to be harder than i'd thought. Of course, most of the villas look lovely on the websites but anything can look nice in a photo i guess! Romana, are you in Qatar already? Sals, how did you manage to find a place when you were moving from Dubai? Did you manage to get somewhere to move straight into or did you go into temp accom first? I just have no idea how we're going to manage this. Seems like mission impossible at the moment, especially with a toddler and a dog in tow!! :( We're hoping to find somewhere around Al Waab / Abu Hamour area but its so hard knowing if what you see on the websites is actually what you'll get. Im guessing that Real Estate agents in Qatar are probably of the same impeccable standard as in Dubai? I was at a compound today in Al Waab called Y Village Compound, very family oriented. Dogs can be a problem in general I think... Hubby was in temp accomodation for 8 weeks, we managed to rent out our fully furnished apartment with no residency, we got a letter from his company stating his visa was in progress, we paid cash for our rent each month, initially paid a month rent in advance and a deposit. I have two cats in my apartment, genral rule is no animals, but the agent said it would be ok, well she would do, wouldnt she, Ive had no problems, but my cats are indoor anyway. Looking forward to moving as they do like getting outdoors for a play.
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Latest post on 18 January 2014 - 01:32
Romana, not sure if Bin Mahmoud is a location for you, but at present we are in a 2 bed fully furnished and includes electricity, water and chiller for 12500 per month, the whole apartment compound is well maintained, has an indoor pool, gym, also it has only one owner. We'd love to live in Bin Mahoud, maybe Al Sadd, Al Mutaza, or around those parts of town! These are the parts of Doha we love. The problem is that all apartments we see online are furnished and we don't know where to leave our furniture (plus I really want my own bed). Are owners generally willing to remove all furniture from living/dining and bed rooms or is it not even worth trying? If not, then the only alternative would be compound villas, and there aren't too many in that part of town. edit: thinking about it, we need a new sofa and bedroom closets anyway and maybe want to get rid of the dining table and chairs. Thus an owner would only need to partially empty two bedrooms (keep one for guests, one room will be for work) and let us put our own paintings on the wall... edited by Romana on 16/01/2014 It could be worth asking if you can have your own beds etc, Im sure there will be no deduction in rent thou, but worth asking.....
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 19:47
Mohammed 5541 0921 you can book an hour to full day, i think its 80 rials an hour, or 500 per day. He will confirm the rate with you. very reliable, cars are clean. We use him all the time.
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 08:04
Romana, not sure if Bin Mahmoud is a location for you, but at present we are in a 2 bed fully furnished and includes electricity, water and chiller for 12500 per month, the whole apartment compound is well maintained, has an indoor pool, gym, also it has only one owner. LMAO, seen stand alone and compound and to perfectly honest, I wouldn't let my cats live there, I just can't believe the low standard of villas at a price that is OTT. Lucky we found a brand new 5 bed in Al Gharrafa, near at Landmark and literally behind Lulu's. A small compound of 13 villas and one owner.
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Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 15:48
I cant help you with everything, but we have just found our new villa, and its time consuming to say the least!!!! Some of the villa's shown, just were not suitable to live in. You need to ensure any agent knows exactly what you are looking for.... I would suggest you may want to contact Fookis and Nelson Park Real Estate. Hope it helps.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 20:54
Most medical centres and doctor surgeries will be able to offer this. Not sure of the costs thou.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 20:45
I used an agent in Doha to apply for my Import for both my cats, the cost was 600 rials, I then decided to apply for my friends cat and it cost nothing.... Its a very easy process, if you need help, just let me know. As per last year you need a residency to fly in with Qatar Air, I used Emirates from Dubai and the cats went as excess luggage.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 20:40
JLT Metro station has been fully functionally for a long time now. No matter what side you are at, you still have a short walk to the station its self, as its kind of centred in the middle of the walkway.
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 02:09
I would install cameras before you employ your maid.I have seen afew very disturbing programmes in recent times, and the carers always have this great loving attitude and behind the parents back they can be very cruel. Not saying this will happen to the OP ofcourse, but if the maid has nothing to hide then camera's shouldnt be a problem.
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 01:58
I had 3 pages free, so decided to send it off yesterday, and my how expensive is the courier costs in Qatar compared to Dubai, shocking.... Passport turn around isnt to bad, I think if you have no pages left you maybe risking it alittle bit.
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 01:55
Joyce we all have our moments, we arent perfect, dont be beating yourself up.My hubby needs a medal to put up with me.
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 10:47
I've done the first aid course at Hamad and it's worth doing for sure. I understand the concerns you feel about administering first aid whilst here in Doha. We learned in the course that at least for local women we are not to touch them in any way unless given permission by a member of her family. Coming from a Western perspective this is madness, but this is the way it is here. As for the situation you encountered, I wouldn't feel so bad. If the gentleman was conscious and breathing, then there is not much you could do except make him safe and comfortable and wait for emergency response. Fortunately he was breathing, but un conscious. I was a first aider in the UK, what i found really strange, the gentleman had vomitted, so a british guy put him on his side, when the paramedics arrived they insisted on putting him on his back???
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 09:23
I may consider doing this course, as I felt awful just standing back and watching this fella on the floor, in need of assistance. Thanks for your replies.
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 15:13
I wouldnt of thought she would have a massive following over in the ME....
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 15:03
I agree Doha is not Dubai!!! my hubby cant even sponsor me, as his company do not have the any more visa allocation. It can be a bind.....
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 14:58
why dont you try, portablenorthpole.com. Ive used it with the grand kids and they love it.
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Latest post on 06 December 2013 - 10:04
Dr Madhu is excellent, and his prices are really reasonable. I travel from Doha to see him, as he very gentle and understanding.
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Latest post on 06 December 2013 - 09:56
He was loved and respected by so many, may he RIP.
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Latest post on 06 December 2013 - 09:54
Faces sell MB, as I understand Harvey Nic's dont, and Debenhams had a small range.
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 18:40
Have you got the entertainer book, they have vouchers in there for Dubai, buy one night and get the second free.
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 18:36
Sounds like a place I would like to move too. Will research when hubby has had enough here.
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 18:31
Im no expert as Ive only been here since Febuary, but I wouldnt even come over for a nose around within any firm offer of employment. If you hubby is in property, then maybe he can contact some real estate companies and ask if there are any vacancies. I am not to sure a family would put you up, at the end of the day you are stranger's. Doha can be very expensive, hotels and apartments are pricy to rent on a short term basis. I would do the research from home first, there will be plenty of info on the web for you to get to know Doha as a place to move to. HTH
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 02:51
I was so stressed, In gave everything away in the end... Dubizzle drove me nuts. I advertised as a job lot, and had people ringing to buy my kettle..... endless calls daily, far to much for me to cope with, I just picked a lady and said come at 4pm, and you can take the lot for nothing. Very surprising she turned up in a very small car, not sure how she would fit a one bedroomed apartment furniture in it, but that was her problem. I did walk away scratching my head.....
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 02:37
My Hubby's company has had a collection and achieved quite alot of money for the fund. I do hope all the people get all the help and get them back on their feet, must be so awful for everyone living in the Philippines. I am all for giving to charity, I do worry that some agencies are corrupt, I so remember giving a cash amount to a particular charity for the tsumami, and afew months later, they said they was not using all the fund, but saving it for another disaster in future..... I gave for that disaster, its not their choice to pick and choose, and even thou I know there are honest people out there.... I do have my reservations, especially with cash payments. Nevertheless, I hope and pray that supplies are sent asap, and help relieve the people of their terrible misery... very sad....
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 22:37
Maybe try asking Prime Pacific, they are a broker but im sure they could well help with insurance for valuables.
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 22:32
In all the 5 years in dubs, never found a great Indian, just come back from home and eat myself thru all the great balti's I could handle. Good on you that you found a brill place, I will check it out when I'm in dubai next . Really looking forward to a decent curry.... Lol For eat in have you tried the Indian restaurant in the Marriot? It was our favourite in Doha..... DD ate there last night and said it was still super. I have tried the Marriott last year, it was good as I recall, must go back to a resit, lol.
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 22:22
.The service centre is at the end of Rollo St in Bur Dubai, they send your passport back to you within 2 working days via courier service.
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:30
In all the 5 years in dubs, never found a great Indian, just come back from home and eat myself thru all the great balti's I could handle. Good on you that you found a brill place, I will check it out when I'm in dubai next . Really looking forward to a decent curry.... Lol
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:20
I only bought a 4S and it came with FaceTime, I did ask before buying as well. My IPad came with the same function. I think you can pay extra if you want FaceTime, and as I understand it these devices are not Middle East spec, but UK OR USA spec.
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:14
So lovely you wanted to give the food away free. Such a shame you didn't get any responses. Hope you pets are well and happy.
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:09
There have read so much on animal cruelty as long as I've been here. I sat and seen a cat been kicked by a man and his kids, they thought this was hilarious..... Read far to many posts on such evil horrible people treat animals in such bad ways. We as animal lovers cannot charge things here... Sadly.
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 16:58
I can't tell you, cos it's a secret, lol
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 02:50
We leave it on a low setting, and at 22 degrees. Winter shouldnt be an issue thou. I suppose it all depends how well the A/c units work and have they be maintained.
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 02:33
Nothing other than cigarettes. Normally I bring lots of our favourite stuff back with me.
 
 
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