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Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 09:41
mrsb. Come on covering should not cause hair fall. You can do research on it. Its one of the side effects of Dubai water. Using bottled water would help. If you can do scalp massage with either castor, coconut or olive or almond oil it really works well. Iron deficiency can be one of the reasons also and hormones too. Figure out the root cause and treat it. You will have healthier hair in a short time :-) What happens in the UK then as we rarely get the sun ( Except this year) everyones hair should be falling out ;-)
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Latest post on 04 August 2013 - 09:38
I have never known there to be a mint sweet in QS and we used to have a tin every Xmas The green triangles, coffee, orange and strawberry were always left after New Year Our faves were the toffee pennies and the blue crackly ones which the UK stopped making I have seen Cadbury's snacks in Al Maya and Lulu from time to time Anti melt makes chocolate taste yuk!
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:40
Also, should a south African get paid less than a Brit just because salaries are lower in SA? Or an Egyptian paid less than a Lebanese? I think using the "relativity" argument is an excuse to maintain the status quo. Just because we can doesn't mean we should! Well that is the case here for employees of all levels. Nationality/passport plays a big part in the salary offered. If i were to offer a Brit to come work for me..I'd have to offer him more than what He gets back in his homeland to lure him here. However, I wouldnt have to offer the same to say an Asian or an Egyptian (for the same position). I could offer half of that which would still be more than what he could get back in his homeland and that would be sufficient to get him here! Not that I agree with it but this is how it works here unfortunately. Choc is correct, this is the norm and has been for a very long time, I doubt it will ever change
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:37
Hi. Am looking for a villa in those areas. Any recommendations on agents? Haven't had the best experience so far! I have found the best co's are Househunters and Gulf Platinum Properties however I do not know if they have agents for these areas
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:31
Hi ladies I'm going to be travelling to Doha next week for my first visit. Very excited! I will be accompanying my OH (who is now also my fiance :D) and will be trying to sort out an apartment for him to move into after an initial hotel stay. My question is will agents be happy to deal with me and show me around properties? If it is anything like Dubai the answer is yes, they do deal with women however finding a good real estate agent may be difficult
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 14:31
I am already dying to know what's going to happen next! Me too I was like noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 13:47
Just started watching it last night. Looks promising :-) It is very good, all of the cast are so talented!
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 13:47
Can you use your old UK home address at all? Like the address the bank has registered for you - that kind of thing? Or mortgage company? Need to call a registry office, but no clue how to get hold of one without making an appointment I think they both used their parents address
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 13:07
Civil Ceremony? I was wondering what you provided in way of a residential address, as of course you don't actually live there anymore, will a Dubai address work? My friends did, they had to be in the UK for 2 weeks ( registered at an address) I think before they could marry, in the end they did it at Gretna Green I think I saw some info on the Births/Deaths and marriages website
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 13:03
I've been asked to post for a friend who has been in their apartment for 1 year and have been given a rent increase, they were under the impression that they couldn't have a rent increase until they had liven there for 2 years. Does anyone know more about this pls?? The 2 year rule no longer applies She needs to check the rent calculator, if it says no increase then it means that and she can threaten the LL with the rent committee there are so many links on ths If the area she lives in has gone up by 25% then the increase is 5% of current rent Many LL are unaware of this and just try and increase it willy nilly
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Latest post on 01 August 2013 - 13:03
Methinks there might be some DM readers on this forum...! Exactly my thoughts.... Never had experience of eastern europeans breathing in my back and stealing out of my pockets, but if the "News" report it, then.... Me neither
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 12:16
Yeah from what I have heard we will be lucky to get 1 day Really ? we will get Thursday and sunday and possibly monday (if Eid is Friday) I guess you are lucky then! It doesn't encourage locals to work in the private sector what with the hours/holidays in the government/public sector.
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 12:10
It's not so easy anymore. The KHDA is checking all schools to ensure they register their teachers. You basically need to be allowed to teach, which means you need the proper degree. Good they're doing this, better late than never. She does have the correct degree Thank you :-) But maybe it's good to follow DR's advice about what her daughter did, as it seems to have worked out better. I have sent her the information DR gave Thank you to all
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 12:08
Hi ladies! i've been searching the forums trying to find any info about where to buy bamboo fencing?? like this: http://www.mayang.com/textures/Wood/images/Manufactured%20Wooden%20Items/bamboo_fence_9250045.JPG i've seen lots of houses with this kind of fencing, but i've searched in garden centres, ACE and no luck. my little doggies are squeezing themselves through the metal fence and i'm worried about their safety! can anyone point me in the right direction? do i need to go to dragon mart..? Thanks! I was there a few weeks ago but saw nothing like that sorry
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 12:06
It's not so easy anymore. The KHDA is checking all schools to ensure they register their teachers. You basically need to be allowed to teach, which means you need the proper degree. Good they're doing this, better late than never. She does have the correct degree Thank you :-)
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 11:50
You generally need two years of work experience for an employer to be able to get you a visa. I'm sure you would need this to be considered for an expat package. Otherwise, if she came here and stayed with you I'm sure she would pick up relieving work which might give her a foot in the door, but probably only as a 'local hire'. HTH edited by plum2 on 31/07/2013 Hello She has 2 years in the UK whilst doing her degree but I am worried her age may go against her as only 21 and I have never known a teacher so young! Thank you Did she do her year as a NQT? And does the two years experience consist of her uni placements or did she work as a teacher for 2 years. My youngest girl is a Uk trained primary teacher and would have qualified at age 21 had she gone straight to uni for primary teacher training instead of doing the childhood studies she chose. She gave that up at the end of her first year and started the teaching degree which is what we knew she should have done all along. She was 22 when she qualified but her friends were 21. She now works in one of the international schools here, not Dxb, and she is the first local girl to ever do this, but there was no way she was given a classroom of her own in her first year. She had to do a years internship and prove herself just the way someone doing the NQT status would do. She's glad she had to do it because she said she thinks she would have gone under if she had been thrown into the deep end straight out of uni despite her degree and her placements and the uni she went to which is considered one of the best for teacher training in the Uk. The person who employed her was very wise and if I recall correctly the school doesn't even employ any of the expat staff straight out of uni. In fact I think the trend nowadays is more towards a husband and wife package to save on various expenses and young singles are not so much sought after. I look at her at times when she comes home in a school PE T-shirt and I think oh here she is in from school, and I really do mean here she is in from school as a school girl cos her PE t-shirt was the same colour as the one she was given at work. She's got an older class this year and I'm just waiting to see how many of them are about as tall as her so I totally get what you mean about teachers being so young nowadays. I will tell you though - they are awesome, just awesome. Thank you :-)
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 11:03
You generally need two years of work experience for an employer to be able to get you a visa. I'm sure you would need this to be considered for an expat package. Otherwise, if she came here and stayed with you I'm sure she would pick up relieving work which might give her a foot in the door, but probably only as a 'local hire'. HTH edited by plum2 on 31/07/2013 Hello She has 2 years in the UK whilst doing her degree but I am worried her age may go against her as only 21 and I have never known a teacher so young! Thank you
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 10:59
Helsbels, is this for a Teacher Assistant or Teacher post? 4500AED for a TA post for these hours is spot on. Obviously, if you have your Cache Level 2 certificate, you may get a little bit more. Also, it's quiet normal to only be paid for ten months of the year. For a Nursery Teacher (on the same hours), expect minimum of 6000AED+ It's very unlikely you will get a free child place. I got a discount for my DS when he was at the nursery, but that was down to the Manager's discretion. I've only heard of free child place for teachers in schools, but rare. Mostly they would get a discount, which will depend on the individual school. Most schools I have worked with give 1 child a free place for Teachers only, that is it
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 10:25
Gulf News says different Wed to Monday http://gulfnews.com/in-focus/ramadan/eid-al-fitr-holiday-announced-in-uae-1.1214819
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 10:13
Crazy Eyes is my FAVE!!!! She is hilarious!! I love her passion and vulnerability ... I also love the flashbacks and the rich details of everyone's previous lives - did you know the series us based on actual events? Now I want to read the memoir! edited by amkcbrandon on 31/07/2013 Yes I had heard that it was a memoir. I think most if not all of the cast are super talented and I Alex gets on my nerves though! I really do not like her haha No spoilers I promise!
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 10:08
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 10:07
They have one now, but the prices are really not as good as I hoped for. I paid 5000 for a return to Manchester and yesterday this popped up! I was praying that Manchester was not on the list and thankfully it wasn't :-)
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 09:45
Private nurseries I have worked with pay 7-8 for a NNEB qualified European nursery nurse if this helps. The hours are full time ones usually 8-6 <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 31/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 09:41
Loooooooooove "Orange is the New Black" - already can't wait for Season 2! How great is it? I have 2 episodes left. I love Crazy Eyes Suzanne such a talented actress
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 09:39
Does anyone know when Emirates are likely to have their next sale or flash sale on flights? I know they have one in January but am sure they also have a summer sale - did I miss it?? TIA One was sent to me yesterday
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 09:37
Thanks, but part of the joy of jelly is eating a cube before you melt it!!! Its the rowntrees type i am after...kepp bringing it back from the uk!!! Last time I went home the Rowntrees one was in powder, I did not see the cubes I used to eat them raw :-)
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 09:36
it would be nice to have sunday off too for the private sector - bet it wont happen tho! I bet we will not get the Thursday either!
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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 09:33
What an absolutely awesome series, watched it back to back over 2 evenings!! British tv at its best :) There are a few new ones on at the moment Run ( Oliver Coleman is in it) Orange is the New Black brill series ( US though) The Mill which is new and started a couple of nights ago I heart David Tennant :-)
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 15:20
Interesting ....... the Kate Winslet one went too far, the 'before' looked much better. Thom Yorke (no clue who he is though) was too funny, they even 'fixed' his drooping eyelid. Some of them look great in the before, Jennifer Aniston, Charlotte Johanssen, even Madonna's before photo looked good. I really do think that touched up photos should be banned from magazine's, there have been some very bizarre one's on front covers of some big name magazines, that have looked nothing like the person, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman have all ended up looking very strange on magazine covers. Isnt Thom from Radiohead?
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 15:18
he has had his visa cancelled this morning unfortunately That's pretty unusual - most companies issuing redundancy would at least wait a month or two before visa cancellation to allow the person some grace time to find a new job. I assume he signed for his end of service payment on visa cancellation, is he sure it was correct etc? Not necessarily most companies I work with cancel visas immediately :-(
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 15:17
Sorry to hijack - where can you find decent jelly please? The ones i see in spinneys look weird!! Thanks The ones in Spinneys are the same as the ones we had when we were kids in the UK The make may not be rowntrees but they taste the same. Only difference is that they are powdered here whereas in UK were cubes! I am showing my age now haha
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Latest post on 30 July 2013 - 15:15
I am desperate to have my heavy eyelids fixed! And perhaps a bit of fat removal under the eyes. Has anyone here had it done recently? With whom and how much did you pay? Hope someone has some info for me. Thanks! Dr Jaffar Khan and Dr Allen Rezai specialize in this ( Blephorasty) I would always go with a reconstructive surgeon who has trained in the West The cost when I looked was AED12000 ( A few years ago) My friend had it done in Brussels and they pulled the skin/cut excess against the muscle to get rid of the dark shadows
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 12:35
Sorry to hijack, but just wanted to know from the regular Dubizzlers - if you like random stuff like a single armchair or a cabinet, how do you haul it over to your house? I have liked some stuff on and off on dubizzle, but have never found a moving company who will move just 1 item. Anyone has a regular, friendly mover who helps with moving around the new Dubai area? I use the men with vans who park up behind LUlu supermarket
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 12:33
I am thinking of getting a slow cooker since I couldnt find a good selection in Dubai. Lakeland had only a limited selection Any suggestions for shops to look in London /Edinburgh? All the major dept stores should sell them John Lewis Debenhams etc Perhaps have a look on their websites first
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 12:29
Hi We might be moving to Dubai after 5 years in Singapore. We're a British couple with one toddler. Has anyone lived in both countries and can you give an overview of which you prefer, what we will miss in Dubai, pros cons etc? What are the best family friendly areas to live in? Is there anywhere similar to Holland Village or River Valley (local shops, restaurants, bars, botanic gardens for kids to run around in etc). Thank you Dubai is cheaper than Singapore in the way of eating out, alcohol, clothes shopping There are many shops, restaurants, bars, parks etc lots more than Singapore Family friendly areas are Arabian Ranches Victory Heights Springs Lakes Meadows Emirates Hill The Greens If you go on propertyfinder.ae you can get an idea of costs of villas etc Humidity is not as bad here as in Singapore however the level of driving in comparison is awful! <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 29/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 13:11
Can I ask how much they charge? I completely forget and ours will be due for renewal again soon. Glad to hear someone is FINALLY streamlining the paperwork process here. Thanks! I think the vehicle test was 150, registration was 420
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 13:10
Lol@tattiebogle! Simple face wipes Birthday cards P*gs ears & treats for my dogs Shampoo M&S at Festival City have extended their card section and it is huge!
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 12:17
Hubs is in UK right now and he's asking me to make a list of things that I need. Usually I'm constantly moaning about something or the other I cant find here and now that I'm put on the spot I cant think of anything! Some help please ladies! TIA! Suntan lotion Nivea face wipes Perfume Certain shampoos and conditioners that I cannot get here B@@on Black food colouring Dylon dyes My list is endless
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 12:15
I'd like to donate DD's old toys which won't really sell, any updates on the best place to drop them off? (The thread below is quite old :) In the malls there will be a Ramadan drop box It is usually close to Debenhams and Paul
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 11:24
Shadow of the Wind I loved this book!
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Latest post on 28 July 2013 - 11:22
Do you mean in the sale? I haven't seen any in the sale but C4 and Sharaf have a few For a larger selection ice4uae C4online have them but you have to order online not in the store
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:43
My salon use a clean pack for every person. I see them open them and throw them away for each person. Although back home I don't remember them doing this and use the same nail files on everyone? Yeah mine too - I love that they do that! The girls are so good at ensuring everything is spotless. Polly I don't remember them doing this in the UK though? I used to go to a nail lady at her home and she never opened a new pack of instruments.
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:41
[b'>It may of been brushed under the carpet back then but I feel it was far safer than it is now[/b'> As children we used to roam across our local fields and we were never approached by strangers My parents were very protective and Dad still is. my nephews and nieces do not have the freedom that I did but that is part of how the world is now :-( Shortly before I left the UK 7 yeas ago, The Sunday Times (I think) did a big feature on children and how safe they are 'now' compared to 'then'. It concluded that the incidence of children coming to harm (from a stranger) was no higher now than it was back when people felt safer. It cited accessibility of media and extensive media coverage as one of the reasons why people are much more protective now along with the rise of 'cotton wool culture'. I've been googling but can't find the article, will post if I track it down. ETA: This was a UK only study. I know there is no relevance to living here, if I was aware of any such study here I would have commented on that. edited by Daza on 25/07/2013 Perhaps we not aware of it but me and my friends were never approached whereas my Niece and Nephew have been. Maybe it is the area we live in and everyone still looks out for people as they did back then plus everyone knows everyone I used to walk home from the city center in the early hours of the morning as a teenager ( 18 plus) but I would not do that now
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:38
I download for free hehe
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 14:37
My salon use a clean pack for every person. I see them open them and throw them away for each person. Although back home I don't remember them doing this and use the same nail files on everyone?
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 13:39
It may of been brushed under the carpet back then but I feel it was far safer than it is now As children we used to roam across our local fields and we were never approached by strangers My parents were very protective and Dad still is. my nephews and nieces do not have the freedom that I did but that is part of how the world is now :-(
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 13:36
Fast food should be eaten immediately. Lukewarm soggy burger - yuck yuck! Fries need to be piping hot. We have berks in the office who order ICECREAM SUNDAES from the McD's delivery *facepalm* BERK I love this word haven't heard it in years!! I have never heard it before. What does it mean? I thought it was a typo for jerks. Pretty much the same thing just more dumb than intentionally rude. One of my teachers used to use it in school. Berk I haven't heard that in years!
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 12:07
No just DH - no signature from me at any time on application.....:-( Do they double double check licenses? Never had any license requirements in RAK so new to this.. Sorry can't help with that. You may need DH to go and do the 'shopping' in this case, or ring one of the shops and ask if / how you can be added. Ring their CS number they are so helpful
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Latest post on 25 July 2013 - 12:05
You can also download via isohunt - www.isohunt.com Can you take the name off as naming them can get the sites blocked here :-)
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 13:05
his mates at Eton will start calling him Spenny like that chap from made in chelsea ! yikes No they wont :-) fitting tribute to Diana