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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:40
Me neither
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:40
I have 1 day in Amsterdam before going to Rotterdam for work. Any ladies out there who can advise me on things to see and do for that day , it will be this Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Also, where to stay? But not expensive place, maybe up to 150 euros. Thanks Try Trip Advisor Anne Franks house and museum is good to go too <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 13/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:38
Hi, Hi, Can you confirm if e-cigs are still not available in the UAE or if they are completely banned ie I can't buy them in Europe and bring them home with me? Thanks They are banned and my friends Father had them taken off him at the airport
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:15
The weekend is in sight....... Anyone got anything fun planned? Boat trip and some pampering :-)
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:01
i find a korma spicy...... :( wouldn't even contemplate this Korma is my limit haha
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:43
hi ladies... got a Gucci leather bag that is perfectly fine on the outside but the inside is a mess!! full of pen stains, lipstick stains, milk stains... it's amazinggg how maltreated my bag has been by two clumsy children and an even clumsier mom! :) wondering if anyone has tried this company for 'interior' cleaning coz i know that they are more 'exterior' cleaning experts... or perhaps you know of another company that does this? let me know... and thanks in advance! I believe there is a shop that does this in one of the old malls on Beach Road The blue one springs to mind as I remember seeing an old post about the above I do not know the name of it though sorry
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:26
Can someone help, if I am on my husbands sponsorship will I still need an NOC from my company if I move to a new job? No you do not need one and NOC's no longer exist Is your contract limited or unlimited and are you within your probationary period
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 17:05
What do you mean by "enchase"? Do you mean they attempted to cash the post dated checks?
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 17:05
Do you mean encashment? I doubt the bank can cash a cheque if it is presented before the date on it
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 16:10
BeckyDXB - www.asos.co.uk This has loads of brands under one roof (Sarahlou Warehouse list on asos) and they deliver internationally for free. It does take time and they lost an order of mine but did replace it quickly. Give it a go! Will do. Thanks. A few Primark items on now on ASOS also Have you used M&S through Shop and Ship I am trying to set up an account with them but do not know if they will let me use a UAE C/C Do you have someone in the UK that could go to the shop and buy it for you and then have it delivered here? http://www.marksandspencer.com/International-Delivery/b/183243031 Thanks so much M&S do accept UAE C/C, I often order flowers from them for delivery in the UK. Thank you so much that is dangerous to know!
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 16:03
I imagine it is a very grey area, I know the one villa one family rule however if you get caught then you have to face the consequences I suppose. There are many people living in sin, sharing homes etc etc and have never got caught?
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 16:00
I'm thinking of getting a mont blanc pen or a louis vuitton purse for a friend's birthday, has anyone ever compared prices here with UK? TIA UK usually 20-30% cheaper than here
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 16:00
Sarah I found it on Iphone apps - really easy it is the first thing under Free PP Considering they might stop Whatsapp, like KSA, it might be worth having an alternative, thanks Mich x I found it thanks Polly :-) x
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:56
Is there a store here anywhere? Thanks There used to be one in Dubai Mall but it has now gone I searched high and low and couple of years back and had to buy it online instead and a friend brought it to Dubai for me
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:55
Thanks :-) any luck? I have found it but will have a look when I go home and am on the wireless with the I Phone :-)
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:46
BeckyDXB - www.asos.co.uk This has loads of brands under one roof (Sarahlou Warehouse list on asos) and they deliver internationally for free. It does take time and they lost an order of mine but did replace it quickly. Give it a go! Will do. Thanks. A few Primark items on now on ASOS also Have you used M&S through Shop and Ship I am trying to set up an account with them but do not know if they will let me use a UAE C/C Thanks so much
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:42
Thanks :-)
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:40
Im on Iphone but I think its free all round and on PC I am searching for it but cannot find it. is it just called " free PP" thanks
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:38
got it ;-) Iphone or BB app?
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 13:57
Maids visa has expired and the land lord is going away tonight contract will expire soon and we need to do another one Not using agent as its a private let Please help? I thought the typing shops did them? If you use the search post above it should throw up some old links on this
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 13:55
I have also noticed that a few of the UK companies now deliver here for nominal postage. I have just put in an order for around AED 700 from Landsend (UK) and they are delivering it here for GBP 15 and they have taken the VAT off. Monsoon also deliver here. M&S will if you have someone in the UK that will go and verify the delivery. Gymboree in the US also deliver here for a minimum spend, the delivery starts at USD 15. I bought loads for DD and a friends DD and as the sale was on there we got loads for USD 100. Tshirts were around USD 4 each. River island also do and their clothes in the UK are 30% cheaper than Dubai and do not get me started on their sale stuff! I bought a dress at Christmas for 110AED in the UK and it was 560 here! I believe New Look also deliver here I am working on Warehouse, Miss Selfridge and Oasis haha
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 12:00
I only caught the tail end, sorry, but I was listening to them saying that you cannot base gratuity on the basic salary alone. I am sure you will find a re-run to listen to on their website. That would be good if that was the case, as so many companies offer low basic, but add perks on transport and allowance to avoid having pay out a big gratuity. Someone told me that aside from the DIFC commission may be included in gratuity I shall try and find out Thank you to all
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:49
DSS started last Friday (apparently). However trawling round Dubai Mall revealed not one store was on sale and the selection was appalling. I was there to shop hard and managed 2 dresses only. Honestly, I would shop online on the Selfridges website or US sites and have it shop and shipped here. I just bought 8 items from the Ralph Lauren sale (US site) for 700aed only (mix of baby and adult stuff) and had it Aramexed here - 200dhs shipping so total 900aed. Great value. I have an account set up. Do they automatically generate an address for you ( Either in the US or UK) this confuses me Thanks When you sign up they send you a bunch of addresses - UK, US, UAE, China and Turkey. So whenever you're shopping in any of those countries, you have it sent to that address. The common denominator is your personal PO BOX (DXB *****) which you have to put on every order. This then identifies it as being for you and is sent to Aramex here which alerts you that your parcel has arrived. You can then pay the shipping charges online or pay cash on delivery. You are SMS'd the whole way through as to its status and they even have an Iphone app which alerts you too. Try it - no going back and you will become a shopaholic. I am well known in my company for my almost daily packages and parcels arriving! Thank you :-)
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:28
DSS started last Friday (apparently). However trawling round Dubai Mall revealed not one store was on sale and the selection was appalling. I was there to shop hard and managed 2 dresses only. Honestly, I would shop online on the Selfridges website or US sites and have it shop and shipped here. I just bought 8 items from the Ralph Lauren sale (US site) for 700aed only (mix of baby and adult stuff) and had it Aramexed here - 200dhs shipping so total 900aed. Great value. I have an account set up. Do they automatically generate an address for you ( Either in the US or UK) this confuses me Thanks
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:27
I bought 3 long sleeve,2 short sleeve and 2 summer dresses on sale at Ebay for a grand total of $55! They are lovely and good quality too. Where in Dubai can you even get one dress for that price? A skirt here costs close to dhs300. Argh! Sorry just fedup of being ripped off. Can you use a UAE C/C for Ebay and will they deliver here? Thank you
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:25
Looking for a really good burger pplace in Dubai, not the fast food type, like goumet style. Any ideas? I like Johnny Rockets Gourmet Burger in the Marina Mall
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 11:04
Currently under DH sponsorship and will remain so for the present time. Question please - I have an NOC from DH and the company will apply for my labour card. If I choose to leave the company within two years - is it the company or local labour authorities that could place a working ban for however long it is? TIA As per my knowledge, it's the company that can place a working ban from anywhere between 6-12 months. Some company do not place a ban. It depends on the company. I could be wrong. You can call 800-665 to enquire about any labour related issues. edited by kewlzany on 12/06/2013 usually under DH sponsorship no ban The only time bans come into effect are when you leave within 2 years and do not have the correct salary versus education or you are on a limited contract FZ have no bans and NOC no longer apply. It is all based on time of service plus salary/education High School diploma AED5000 Bachelors AED12000 Masters AED14000 Sponsorship by a relative does not apply Yes, You're right. I meant 6-12 months ban if you leave within 2 years or on limited contract. Thanks for the information. But in my opinion, I don't think they adhere to the salary depending on the education rule, do they? My clients do when processing visas
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 10:38
A sale in Dubai is when the shops marks down the items to their actual normal price. The price they would be in other countries as per normal retail. In other countries a sale is when something is significantly marked down than the normal price. Everybody here is apparently rich and we all want to overpay for everything. Haha
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 10:15
Did not see a thread devoted to this yet Anyone want to add any great deals or what stores are having the best sales this week I went to the Bath and Body Sale one yesterday at Dubai Mall and got loads of tropical large candles for 45aed ( I know there is a thread on that alone) Gymboree says they are having their biggest sale of the year starting today Life pharmacy - if you spend 200aed you get a 50 aed voucher on many selected brands 8 pounds for a candle? Wowza ;-)
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 09:43
My daughter's doctor also recommended this but said it was not available in the UAE and that I could buy it online or in the UK. I have not been able to find it online, however, and I wonder if it's been discontinued? Sorry, this doesn't help much! I can only find Bepanthen here, but not sure what's the difference. I know for sure that you can find it in Germany. Not discontinued. Hope someone else can tip in. Bepanthen is used for nappy rash and tattooists recommend it to stop the tattoo drying out
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 09:27
5% commission and 5% deposit is standard Greedy agent. Negotiate your way out of it. IMO most don't earn the 5% anyway! Always paid the above and in a apartment 3%
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 09:27
I am looking for Professional colour developers (like Wella Wellaxon Perfect or Koleston Perfect) as it not easy to ship them from overseas. Please can anyone give me an advice on where I can find hairdresser's products supplies in the UAE. Thank you I can my hairdresser tonight I get mine from salon services in the UK as they are cheap Remind me tomorrow
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 09:26
Currently under DH sponsorship and will remain so for the present time. Question please - I have an NOC from DH and the company will apply for my labour card. If I choose to leave the company within two years - is it the company or local labour authorities that could place a working ban for however long it is? TIA As per my knowledge, it's the company that can place a working ban from anywhere between 6-12 months. Some company do not place a ban. It depends on the company. I could be wrong. You can call 800-665 to enquire about any labour related issues. edited by kewlzany on 12/06/2013 usually under DH sponsorship no ban The only time bans come into effect are when you leave within 2 years and do not have the correct salary versus education or you are on a limited contract FZ have no bans and NOC no longer apply. It is all based on time of service plus salary/education High School diploma AED5000 Bachelors AED12000 Masters AED14000 Sponsorship by a relative does not apply
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 09:22
Hello Was anyone listening to the discussion this morning about gratuity Can anyone tell me what was discussed as I missed it TIA
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 17:16
Hi I hate to be really negative, but if you dont know then you dont know enough about nurseries to open one.... Perhaps the OP means how to get a business licence etc
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 17:16
agreed, no where near as shocking as the Red Wedding episode! Last one of the Fall tonight although my friend said that ending was rubbish also!
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 17:15
Ladies I am completely bamboozled on where to go for break away with hubby this summer so am looking for suggestions please . The only criteria is 5 star , sunshine ( can't be doing with rain ) possibly with golf as an option for him . All ideas welcome . Thank you Thailand hit and miss with the rain Portugal may be very hot through but decent courses July/Aug is always a strange month due to weather US is an option also
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 15:53
Final episode shouldn't be a surprise if you've read the books. You'll never be disappointed if you have no faith in George RR Martin to begin with! :D The red wedding shocked me enough I need to start on the books at some point :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 15:51
Sounds like you've got one of the unspoken pregnancy symptoms: extra congestion. [url=http://www.pregnancy-info.net/rhinitis.html'>link[/url'> Best you discuss with your doc just to be safe. edited by Meagle on 11/06/2013 Oh Meagle, I've come to realise there are so many unspoken pregnancy symptoms that no one tells you about lol.. thank you I have an appointment in a week and a half, if it doesnt go by then i will mention it.. will stick to rubbing vicks and hot drinks then xx You can use saline nasal drops I find they are great for blocked noses and help lubricate the passages.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 15:50
Episode that was shown in the US on Sunday........ why? is it bad? how many cushions will i need? No cushions, the 2nd to last episode was shocking enough! The final one a huge disappointment but I do not want to give any spoilers away on here :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 15:47
decisions, decisions, decisions.... last episode or book? If it the last episode of season 3 go for a run!
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 15:16
My daughters and I want to visit a children's hospital one morning with lots of craft packs we are making up. Has anyone had experience with a particular one or shall I just randomly pick one? Thought I might check for recommendations first. Thanks :) What about the Al Noor children's centre :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 14:06
I asked immigration if non residents can have an E-gate, the answer was a straight forward no. My friend got one two weeks ago, he isn't a resident and never has been. He was told over the phone no, I suggested to just go to DNATA anyway. He did and they gave him one without any bother at all. They asked for my residence visa perhaps he caught them on a generous day
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 14:05
10 percent tax?? I thought we lived tax free??? I have just been in there at lunch and no tax? Do they mean service fee as some of the restaurants charge?
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 12:54
Sorry, so if they have an ID card then they can get an e-gate? For nationals is what i understood, need to be clarified on that point. Also skywards card holders silver and gold i think can use their cards once they have been activated. Best to go to DNATA or an egate centre and find out. No Egate is usually 18 years old and above as my friend has 2 kids 10 and 14 and cannot get them e-gates even though they both have ID cards Call 800-5000 for clarification Not id cards for expats, National ID for nationals........but great you posted number much easier! They are not that great over the phone but there are lots of options to press which ever number your query is for :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 12:47
Sorry, so if they have an ID card then they can get an e-gate? For nationals is what i understood, need to be clarified on that point. Also skywards card holders silver and gold i think can use their cards once they have been activated. Best to go to DNATA or an egate centre and find out. No Egate is usually 18 years old and above as my friend has 2 kids 10 and 14 and cannot get them e-gates even though they both have ID cards Call 800-5000 for clarification
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 10:36
I'm sorry for yet another LL question but I dont know what to do. Our lease expired end of May. Landlord wants to increase our rent 40% (RERA calculator says 10%). He also says he is selling our apartment (& i have heard from the new LL who says we can stay at same rent, he doesnt care!). Anyway, problem is maids visa needs renewing next week and I cant do that without a lease. The landlord wants to clear his debts and leave the country and keeps mentioning he has sold the property (althought I know for a fact no money has changed hands, nor a new title deed prepared). My husband is sure he registered our lease with Ejari (when we initially sponsored our maid last year) although we cant find the confirmation. I know we are within right to stay for 10% increase but I really need a new lease to do the visa... gaaah! Anyone had experience? I have been trying to call DMRC but can't get through.. I would visit the rent committee in person
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 09:31
If it makes you feel better I would have felt the same. Regardless of her day she should have been more professional and less aggressive, especially to an emotional pregnant woman. As a Dr she probably does encounter lots of emergencies and patients that need immediate attention but her staff should have communicated with you better and she should have been more understanding as your time is also valuable. She is a professional and she should have conducted herself in a professional manner. You could sleep on it and give her another chance, it could have been a one off but if you feel you can no longer be comfortable with her caring for you then definitely source another Dr. Hormones are funny things, you might feel less agitated by the whole situation tomorrow x you are absolutely right, but the thing is, each time i remember the situation, the only thing i feel is her arrogance which really puts me off even going to see her. When I had my first pap smear in Dubai I had the rudest Gynae ever I did not care if she had had a bad day she should of known better not to speak to a patient that way and she was that rude that the nurse came after me to apologise for her behaviour. I worked in the medical profession for many years and my patience was tested on a daily basis by rude and even threatening patients and we were taught never to act in a rude manner. No excuse I am afraid
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 09:25
Longer version Richard :-)
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:10
Check in victoria's scret They have maternity bras , very very very comfortable 190 AED really worth it ,,, i like it soooo much I only found up to D cup sizes in there at the weekend In debenhams , they have DD also I buy all mine from UK soooo much cheaper! :-)
 
 
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