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Latest post on 21 April 2016 - 14:01
It's on EW "It is the law in Saudi Arabia for expat women to wear an abaya when they are out in public." :) But any other advice is also appreciated. Perhaps ask on the KSA forum too :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2016 - 10:46
Im doing a liver cleanse and need Epsom salt, ornithine tabs and black walnut tincture. Does anyone know where I can buy those in Dubai? Thank you very much :-) I have bought Epsom salts from both Life Pharmacy and the Marina Pharmacy in the Greens. They come in a tiny pot and are cheap I haven't seen the other items here sorry
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Latest post on 20 April 2016 - 16:43
Does anyone know if one can park in the underground parking of JBR The Walk for free after patronising one of the outlets on the other side of the road, i.e. old JBR? Thanks! Murjan is free for 15 mins but then AED10 per hour I don't think you can valet for free unless you are eating at one the hotels and they have a stamp for the valet
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Latest post on 19 April 2016 - 11:06
Anyone know where to buy a decent size please? The IKEA ones which measure approx 15" x 22" are far too small. Never used them but they are in the UAE http://www.officeoneuae.com/glass-whiteboards-flipchart-cork-boards-c-274_421_330/
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Latest post on 19 April 2016 - 10:55
a quick calculation confirmed by deepest darkest suspicions: 1 year of my son's nursery costs more than what i paid per year for college. sigh. some schools here cost more than the top universities in the UK and the US :cry:
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Latest post on 19 April 2016 - 10:16
Hello ladies! My friend is looking at moving to the Palm Jumeirah villas and I haven't been to them for years. Do you know if they're still a relatively peaceful place to live now that the hotels have opened up around the crescents? Any feedback would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much :cool: I have friends who live on the Crescent and they love it there although for the price they pay some of the villas are very close to each other and don't give a lot of privacy
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Latest post on 19 April 2016 - 10:14
I heard on the news this morning that car insurance has been or is going up 15%-20% to cover the cost of expensive service parts... Like for ambulances and fire engines So after my small bump with the car last year, and an increase in cost, I dread to think what my insurance is going to be :thinking::cry: Everything is going up :-( parking has doubled and my colleague told me today that if you leave Dubai you have to pay AED30 to cancel your Ejari When i registered my car last year I had to pay an additional AED10 for the date sticker for your number plate and there is a knowledge fee of AED20 if you pay your speeding fines online
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Latest post on 19 April 2016 - 10:12
My lovely accountant lives in the Waves What do you need to know. I used to live in the Sail next door and they had a much nicer pool than ours :-)
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Latest post on 19 April 2016 - 10:11
Hi, my husband has been offered a job in Dubai, we are all keen to move however I have two children ages 12 & 16 from a previous marriage neither child sees the father and there is no court order in place, he has moved away not abroad...how difficult is it going to be for us to move if he doesn't consent (which he won't) what is the law over there I know they are not part of The Hague convention?...both children made the choice not to see there father 16 year old hasn't seen him for over 4 years. Obviously I'm now the married but wondered if anyone had any advice both children are extremely keen to leave..thanks My understanding is that the Father has to write something to say they are allowed to leave Hopefully other posters may correct me
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 13:13
No. Is there a points system in Dubai? Something like if you violated the rules more than a few times, they take away your licence. That is the only thing that would enforce the drivers to be more careful. There is a black points system and cars are impounded etc but it does no good judging by the amount of accidents
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 10:29
Hi Saralou Do you watch ITV hub with no problems then ? Thanks for your help I do, it can be a bit slow during the evenings and on the weekends Loving the new series of Marcella, Undercover, The Five and Scott and Bailey :-) The problem with the HDMI cable to Ipad is the resolution hence the reason the pic doesn't fill the screen The Apple TV solves that problem
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 10:06
We have not yet taken any decision but there is a possibility that we'll be moving to Liverpool within a year. By then, our children will be 13yrs and 6yrs. We have previously lived in the Uk for years..that was in several parts of England and Scotland but never been in Liverpool. If somebody here from Liverpool or has lived there before..would you please help me learning about: 1- what schools are worth applying to? 2- Any recommendation on good neighborhoods to live in? Please share your thoughts of any positive or negative points to live in there!! I appreciate your help x Try this too http://www.expatforum.com/ I am from Chester ( About 25 miles from Liverpool) great people, great bars and great shopping :biggrin:
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 09:44
Good Morning ! There are a few good dramas on ITV Hub that I am keen to watch ( Scott and Bailey , Marcella) but I am finding some challenges with the tv view. I connect my iPad directly to our tv via an HDMI port and happily watch BBC iplayer and channel 4 with no problems . With ITV however about one third of the screen is not visible , so you are aware that there are people talking / parts of the screen that you should be able to see but they appear to be off screen . It makes it really hard to watch ! Does anybody else have the same problem ? For information I can see the full screen (the whole view) from my iPad but really want to be able to watch on a big tv screen . Any solutions ? Thanks so much ! I connect mine through the Apple TV as was having huge problems with the HDMI cable Go and buy an Apple TV they are a fab gadget and not too expensive
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 09:42
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 09:40
All 'essentials' are definitely available. What I normally buy back home is clothes, as I found it more expensive here. I also buy toiletries such as Dry Shampoo ( Batiste) Face wipes Suntan lotion My brand of hairspray Cosmetics Perfume Clothes Packet mixes and certain spices as the ones that are flown in cost a bomb Air fresh refills, washing machine liquid capsules , dish washer tablets, Oxo cubes!
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Latest post on 18 April 2016 - 09:37
Hello, I've recently moved here from the UK and I am looking for someone that does good quality hair extensions at a reasonable price. I'm used to wearing them and have had lots of different methods in the past so I'm quite open to different kinds. Local to the Marina would be preferable but can travel for the right place. Any recommendations would be great! Becky x My friend does mine. Over the years I have had micro rings, keratin bonds and the tapes Personally speaking I find the keratin bonds the most manageable and haven't lost any If you want her number let me know your contact details and once I have them I will remove them
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 11:53
Thank you for clearing that up! :) then there is no way to connect with fellow forum members? Nope for security reasons and you aren't allowed to advertise your services for free either There is a paid option though
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 11:38
Hi Ladies We will be moving to Dubai soon. We have several "over the counter medicine" for our kids like cough sirup, paracetamol/ibuprofen sirup... Does anybody know if it is allowed to bring them along? Thank you for your answers! As long as they aren't on the banned list then you should be okay Will you be shipping them in your container or carrying them in your personal luggage? if it is the former the shipping company can advise. Paracetamol and Brufen is sold OTC here so no issues
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 11:26
Yes, I understand. Do we have an option of private messaging? There isn't a PM function on here
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 10:52
and how about JBR Buildings? Some Agents mentioned 'Maid' but is there really a maids room? How many beds do you want?
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 09:16
Very few 2 bedroom apartments in the Marina have a maids room or very good storage facilities. I may be wrong but I think that the maids room tends to only come with the 3 bedroom apartments. The older apartments in the Greens tend to have more storage space and they are smaller towers and buildings so considerably less chance of the fire alarms going off! Sadly, the new buildings come with much less storage space although many of them to offer a facility to hire a crate and lock your stuff in there which they then store in the basement areas. SJJ100 is right, many of the buildings in my area of the Greens have 2 beds plus a room which has an arch (no door) and friends use it for storage . In my old apartment in the Views the fire alarms were going off all the time due to people having cooking accidents. On the Greens side I haven't heard on alarm for over a year
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 09:14
Hello Does anyone know if there is a Dualit accredited service centre in Dubai? Our toaster of 18 years needs some service/repair and reluctant to give any old repair shop. I know you can buy legitimate Dualit spare parts online but don't think we know exactly what is wrong and how to go about fixing it. Thanks:) I know Lakeland at MOE sell them. If no-one can advise on here perhaps pop into Lakeland or call them on 04 323 6081 and ask if they know The staff there are always really helpful
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 08:28
Hi, Does anybody have any advice/recommendation on where to get the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection in Dubai? mediclinic and it cost around 500AED a time My colleague used to get hers from there
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Latest post on 15 April 2016 - 21:20
According to the legal lady who writes for the national it is possible but not all are approved. She wrote that it spends on how good DH pro is and who approves it.
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Latest post on 15 April 2016 - 21:19
Does anyone know if the blow up beach park is open during the week or is it just the weekends? Any idea of cost? Thanks so much. Yes it is AED195 for a day pass
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Latest post on 15 April 2016 - 17:13
Hi I've recently accepted a job in Dubai and they've asked me to send 24 passport photos which strikes me as over the top. Why on earth do they need so many!!?!! Is this the norm? When I've asked they've said it's to process the papers for my application and get my visa. Did anyone else have to do this? I'm currently in the UK. We all have at some point They always ask for loads although the max is normally 12 they are useful to have as you will need them for other things such as driving license and alcohol license
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Latest post on 15 April 2016 - 17:11
My understanding is that the 20% still applies as does the maximum length of loan term is 48 months
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Latest post on 14 April 2016 - 13:49
Good morning ladies Would anyone be able to recommend a handyman in Arabian Ranches ? Essentially work to be done on doors ( locks and rails). Many thanks! I have used Jim Will Fix it and Must Have Maintenance for many different things around the house.
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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 12:24
Hi FD Mine is with Integra global I used to be with Pacific Prime but cancelled as they didn't include well woman bits which I need I am 44 and my Accountant advised mine cost less than 16k per year
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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 12:21
I can find a bit of information on Meydan Heights (tiny garden, bad plumbing, one pool) and not much on Meydan South apart from location, no pool yet built, and that they are semi-detached. Can anyone give detailed information on the two compounds. What is the layout (rooms, size of kitches, seperate dining & living? etc). The positives and negatives of both, and which would be the best choice for a family with 3 small children? Have you been on the PPrune site? Lots of Emirates families are moving there and they have written a lot of stuff about it
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Latest post on 13 April 2016 - 12:20
Ladies, I've been looking for nice clothes with decent designs, suitable for UAE. Couldn't find in Malls. What is good is too expensive, whats affordable - the quality is very poor. Checked in Instagram. Found one with beautiful dresses: Did anybody try them? If yes, how is their quality? The link you provided doesn't work
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 16:30
Isnt there a rule that says school fees can be raised only once in 3 years with the approval of KHDA? It depends on their academic rating Schools can apply to KHDA to increase their fees
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 16:27
Hi, Young one going to DESS and we would be DIFC and Deira. Which areas should we target living at? My preference is a 3bed apartment with gym pool court etc. Is school bus better or better to drop off? Do you mean your little one has a place at DESS? and you are deciding on living close to the DIFC or Deira? If so there is a huge different between apartments at the DIFC and in Deira How much is your housing budget? I believe the bus fees can be expensive and the quality of some of the drivers driving is a bit suspect. if you can drive and are able to drop them I would go down that route
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 11:59
I would be suspicious too. I had surgery many years ago ( Not on my nose) and at the consultation the DR showed me before and after pictures so I had an idea of what it would look like. Even when I have had small facial procedures they have taken before and after pictures
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 11:58
ladies I have a problem that my weight stop on 75 KL I am doing a lot of progress and some exercises at home and walk even my meals , it's like kids meals I feel myself that I lose weight but when I come up on the balance weight I found that's nothing change and I still the same What exercises are you doing? I found the only way to shift the weight is to eat less and move more and by move more I was doing cardio/weights/cycling and swimming I also stuck to 1500 calories per day and had one cheat day on a Friday but didn't go mad eating everything.
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Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 15:18
Thank you very much! Is there a map of some sort with a good overview of each area? I keep seeing all these names banded about (JVC, Motor City, IMPZ etc.) but can't seen to find a suitable map, ideally one that colour blocks each area so I can see immediately where things are in relation to one another... Have had a look on the dubizzle site, but as I don't really know any of the areas, the search was bringing up all sorts, especially when looking for a flat share, most of the results seemed to be for a bed space, something I don't want, I value my own space and privacy, although happy to share living areas. Plenty of options for second hand furniture and a bike too. The more I look in to this, the more I want to give it a go! I would be careful cycling here as the roads are very dangerous! Not the most updated map but this may help https://dubai.globaloutpostservices.com/global/images/imagegallery/housing/dubai_map.jpg The cheaper areas such as International City, Motor City, IMPZ and JVC are not on a Metro line and aren't in the centre of Dubai JVC, IMPZ and Motor City are close to the Arabian Ranches Motor City is a nice area with plenty of shops within walking distance, JVC if my memory serves me correctly is the newest of the above areas and there isn't a huge amount there, International City is a lot further out to Dubai than the other areas andIMPZ I don't know about House shares are easier to find once you get here but they aren't the easiest to find. Bed space is usually for very low income people and I am not being rude but you need to do your due diligence with regards to house shares as you have no idea who you may end up with, the money you handover being given to the landlord, the landlord being happy with several people sharing his home there are many illegal sublets and people have been scammed An idea of cost is here www.justrentals.com and www.propertyfinder.ae. Factor in if you live alone, deposit for studio, 1, 2 or 4 cheques being paid up front for said studio, agents finder fee, DEWA ( utilities set up fee) Internet and TV set up fee, the start up costs here are expensive as is the cost of living
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Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 13:01
What will happen to Britain now? What are the pros and cons for staying in the EU or to join Brexit? What will you miss the most either way? Do you think we will be able to travel to Europe still from country to country without a visa if Brexit wins? Will all trading to/from EU stop altogether? Your comments, please. :) I would like to vote however want to see a true depiction of pros and cons for both staying and leaving and I don't feel we are seeing that Most of my friends/family are voting out for various reasons
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Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 12:52
Travelling soon to Thailand, Bangkok, Krabi, Chiang Mai, I know more or less what i want to do for sightseeing but SHOPPING I am tall 1,80 and a but chappy, Size 16 and shoe size 41/42 Is there any place I should go where I would find cloths in my size What else should I not miss to buy in Thailand? TIA Go to MBK shopping centre in Bangkok, about 10 floors of stalls/shops The fake bags are just that, they are terrible, look terrible and are terribly made I have just come back from Thailand and most of the markets etc were selling tat, dressing gown kimonos, fake Haviana flipflops, soaps, fridge magnets, fake flowers etc
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 16:34
If you want original perfumes try denalimart.com, Since you work for the company can you please tell me why they are so cheap if they are originals?
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 16:22
I know many people have cameras but doesn't the law state you have to inform her that you have cameras I didn't think it was allowed to be done secretly
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 16:18
Someone wrote to the letters page of 7 Days today asking the very same thing
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 13:57
Has anyone seen Marvel in shops here? The local brands of powdered milk never dissolve properly and Coffee Mate has a strange 'fishy' smell to it :( I have never seen that here :-(
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 09:15
Hello! I've seen nice Shleich toys in ELC and some other shops here. My son is into dinosaurs and I want to buy some for his collection but they are a bit pricy. Do they ever have a discount on Shleich toys here? Buy them online from other countries and ship them in using Aramex Shop and Ship it usually works out much cheaper and even better if countries have sales
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 09:11
My friends Husband had his done with a young dentist who works at the Marina dental clinic in Knowledge village, she whitened my teeth and did some other procedures for me and will be doing my one implant that I need ( Fillings, pulling of a wisdom tooth) His look fantastic albeit a bit false as most veneers do Another friend went to the German dentist at the Sky Clinic in Burjuman and hers look good too Be careful who you choose as I have seen some very bad ones done
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 09:08
So I'm thinking of having my lips done for the first time. I have been wanting to do this since 4 years but always chicken out. I'm 27 years old and already have fairly plump lips when I use lip liner and lipstick. So I'm looking for just a slight bit very natural that will give me the same plump look without having to use lipstick. Nothing too crazy . Just one cc or less. Who is the best person to go to in Dubai for this in 2016 ? A filler specialist anyone recommends? As someone told me these big plastic surgeons don't pay much attention for a mere lip filler and that made me feel uncomfortable as I'd obviously want someone who's passionate and cares enough as this is my face! Please help! Looking to do this asap. I'm thinking either juvaderm or restylane. Someone spoke about teosyal being good. Please share your experiences with me! Thanks a ton :) why not have permanent lip liner done. A friend of a friend has this done here and it looks amazing, she was recommended this rather than have fillers as her lips were quiet full but looked better when they were lined
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Latest post on 10 April 2016 - 07:16
I got mine from Home Centre and used Landmark shops online free delivery and took 4 working days to come and was free They have a sale on now too
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Latest post on 07 April 2016 - 11:29
I have just had a quick look at my most recent DEWA bill and my full name is at the top but underneath is the LL name and the property address The PO Box is my work one
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Latest post on 07 April 2016 - 11:27
Please does anyone have a template letter for this type of document? Dear Sir/Madam, Please accept this letter as confirmation that I, __________________, holder of country passport No. ________________ have no objection to __________________, holder of country passport No. ______ who is under my sponsorship, obtaining a UAE driving license. Yours,
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Latest post on 06 April 2016 - 11:52
Sorry to jump in but a poster a few days back said all the pharmacies were out of stock, hopefully you may find it somewhere
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Latest post on 04 April 2016 - 13:08
Sorry to jump on this thread, but how easy is it to sell a car here? We're just looking at buying one and I don't want to heavily invest in one if I'm not going to be given a fair price back? Do dealers buy them back here? Thanks In better times depending upon the car it can be quite easy to sell but at the moment a few friends I have are struggling to shift their cars and they change their cars every three years Some dealers do buy them back but at a very very reduced price. I bought mine 7 years ago and am running into the ground as I don't want to buy another newer one, once it starts costing me a fortune to maintain then I may consider a new one Most people I know rarely buy brand new as they depreciate as soon as you drive them out of the showroom