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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 11:35
Have you tried Park and Shop?
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 11:34
You either have to sponsor one yourself or use an agency I cannot recommend any agencies though. If you put "nanny" in the search post above there are lots of threads to go through
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 11:32
Matalan isn't too bad cost wise. They do jackets and skirts/trousers/shift dresses and are all lined Debenhams own make is quite cheap however M&S in Dubai is overpriced compared to the UK I was in H and M at the weekend and most of the blazers/jackets looked as if they had been in the bottom of the clothes hamper for months ( Creased and poorly made) They do have a 3 for 2 offer on though
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 13:18
I live in the Greens and even this morning when the traffic was terrible it only took me 14 mins to get to the DIFC. I would say he gives himself a good 45 minutes to get there As one other poster says the traffic is worse Abu Dhabi bound
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 13:17
Business Breakfast said people were down there from 9pm last night queuing for tix The queue was 150 foot deep Business Breakfast was lying. I went and queued up at 04.30 this morning. No way the queue was 150 foot. They were handing out numbers and all was fairly civilised as always. Back home at 9 am this morning, with season tickets for both men's and woman's. happy girl here :) Naughty reporter. She said that there were 150 people and around 30-40 had managed to get their tickets :angry:
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:45
Sounds good, 80s soundtrack! I've been waiting for [i'>The Two Faces of January,[/i'> I don't know whether it ever came here and I missed it, but there's no sign of it at any of the cinemas. Have you seen it? It looks like it might be similar to [i'>The Talented Mr Ripley[/i'> - love that film. I haven't no, I will have a look for it Thank you
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:38
sarah, I agree Unbroken was really good too. There have been some great films on recently, I'm looking forward to that [i'>Most Violent Year[/i'> one, it sounds like it's worth a cinema trip. I haven't seen that one. I did watch one called Pride which was excellent but due to its content it wont be shown here. Superb cast and 80's soundtrack
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:36
My washing was strewn all over the balcony when I got up :-( Moved mine in last night loool White bedding everywhere :-(
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:35
I have a question, my landlord evicted me a couple of months ago as he wanted to move his daughter into the property, we gave in and moved out after he threatened us with lawyers (he only gave us 11 months notice via email that he wanted the property back not be notary republic or registered mail). Here we are two months down the line and guess what, he has new tenants in the property. Do you think we have a case if we go to the rent committee? Is it worth all the hassel and do you really get any compensation at the end of it? What would you do? My friends recently went through the same thing and won their case They received a years rent plus associated moving costs and were given back the amount it cost to open the case. Does your ex LL know that you know he has moved new tenants in? I would be straight down to the Rent Committee. That is what they are there for
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:29
Has anyone managed to get tickets yet on line? Wondering what time they will be available, says 9am but then can't seem to buy tickets so wonder if on line is slightly later? Thx Business Breakfast said people were down there from 9pm last night queuing for tix The queue was 150 foot deep
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:28
If you haven't already seen them, Spinneys has introduced pork checkouts in some of its stores. In Um Suqiem , it now has 3 checkouts that you must use if you have any pork items in your trolley. Choitrhams bag it in the pork section now before you go to the main till I was told it is a new municipality thing
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:24
My washing was strewn all over the balcony when I got up :-(
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:22
Fantastic movie! Not the biggest fan of Cumberbatch but he was superb Unbroken is very good too
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 16:06
ADCB are apparently the best. ENBD is very popular, as it HSBC Avoid ADIB - just awful Apparently I have never heard of these banks (except HSBC) outside UAE. So just curious to know what difference they make? Of course not, most are local banks. None what so ever to be honest, if you bank with HSBC in the UK then they offer some offers, but not many. I don't so it made no difference to me. They are all regulated by the Financial Services. These are probably some of the biggest banks in the world now. Standard Chartered is another one. I think the big banks here HSBC/Lloyds etc are regulated by the FSA ( In Jersey) for offshore accounts on. Regular accounts by the Central Bank ( Once again I think so and don't know for definite)
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 15:55
ADCB are apparently the best. ENBD is very popular, as it HSBC Avoid ADIB - just awful Apparently I have never heard of these banks (except HSBC) outside UAE. So just curious to know what difference they make? Customer Service usually. I use ENBD and they have been great ( 3 years with them) some of the others are shocking with regards to their customer service and should be avoided.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 15:54
We're told not to flush toilet paper down the WC in the apartment where we are staying now. We are moving to Saheel in Arabian Ranches, anyone know if it is alright to flush toilet paper in the WC without clogging the pipeline? Always have and always will. I too live in an Emaar property and have friends in Saheel who use the loo for the paper. The only thing I will say is don't flush masses of loo roll or wet wipes I had a visitor who did the latter and the toilet did get blocked up I couldn't deal with putting everything into nappy bags and then to the rubbish shoot each time
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 16:46
Oh that is disappointing if The Ivy is only doing entertainer bar food! No it's still doing both bar and restaurant :) which book is it in as we cant find the restaurant on the fine dining app it just says bar menu? Thanks They're both in the Fine Diner and on my app I am nicking my colleagues phone to look again as we couldn't find it Thanks
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 16:28
Oh that is disappointing if The Ivy is only doing entertainer bar food! No it's still doing both bar and restaurant :) which book is it in as we cant find the restaurant on the fine dining app it just says bar menu? Thanks
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 16:12
Anyone been successful? Barasti I think accept, is that correct? edited by Silvstet on 13/01/2015 Barasti will let you order a main course at breakfast but not for breakfast foods if that makes sense She is on her app now and the ivy is on the fine dining app but only for a bar menu item but we don't what the bar menu is
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 16:07
For diet shakes. The only ones I've seen are in massive tins. Anyone seen small tins - I want to try this out before investing in a year's supply and risk wasting my money There is a little shop opposite C4 that sell different sizes plus a small kiosk by waitrose in marina mall. The shops are all over the place. I have only seen whey but not egg Slimfast do diet shakes and they sell that in most big supermarkets. Tins are small edited by sarahlou123 on 13/01/2015 Thanks SL do u mean C4 in moe? Yep near the money changing place and opposite the tills My colleague has the mixed berry one on her desk it is 460g and it was AED180
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 15:52
For diet shakes. The only ones I've seen are in massive tins. Anyone seen small tins - I want to try this out before investing in a year's supply and risk wasting my money There is a little shop opposite C4 that sell different sizes plus a small kiosk by waitrose in marina mall. The shops are all over the place. I have only seen whey but not egg Slimfast do diet shakes and they sell that in most big supermarkets. Tins are small <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 13/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 11:51
The cost of living has gone up everywhere. Its more noticeable in Dubai because so many had it good for a long time when companies paid out for housing,schools etc now companies have stopped the benefits wages have not increased to cover the rise in living costs, but that is the case everywhere int just here. Some people in the UK have not seen a pay rise for years. Childcare, petrol and food are very expensive in the UK and far less in Dubai so if you "want/need" to work its a better place to be. Dubai is now a first world country ......and that comes at a price. Food certainly isn't more expensive in the UK. The other 2 I do agree with My food shopping at Xmas cost almost half the price of Dubai
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 10:03
Any ideas? I need a Musandam organised trip for 2 or 3 nights but I need transport from Dubai and it's for my Mum so no camping. Any ideas anyone? Try Travel Counsellors Kathleen plom or leena atkins
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:48
Is it worth getting one in the UAE? What can you use it for? We watch F.lmoN - will that work on it? I have spent a lot of time researching and really can't get my head around it! I bought an LED one but to be honest I rarely use the smart part of it You can use Skype and Youtube through it but haven't yet. It was in the sale and a bargain compared to the cost in my home country. I just find the quality of the picture is much better than my old plasma one I have an Apple TV and stream my UK TV through this or attach a HDMI cable and hook the laptop up to it
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:22
If you want to save good money whilst in Dubai, watch your outgoings, and have two incomes - and not a non existent TA salary, get a well paid second job. For child care use your maid and use your evenings / weekends wisely for homework and reading support. So many western women come over here and just stop working - you wouldn't do that in your home country, unless very wealthy, so why on earth would you do it here and still expect to save. Fine not to work and and put your priorities elsewhere but don't complain about lack of savings and life getting more expensive. Majority of countries in 'developed' societies rely on two wages coming in for people to attain the material life they want and save for the level of comfort they want in old age. Ladies - step up, re start your career with some proper personal and monetary ambition. Has it occurred to you that some mothers don't want their children brought up by uneducated third world nationals, that they did not have children to have someone else bring them up? Your post shows you have very little comprehension of the job market for mums with children. Your post is insulting to say the least. Neither of my Sisters are wealthy and both chose to be stay at home Mums. Not every Woman wants to go back to work nor leave their children with a maid. It is a personal choice Hear hear LC
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:20
Thanks sarahlou ... yeah it is 2012 thread... hoping someone who has recently traveled can relate the experience.. lets see.. ! Initially i was under the impression that it takes around 10 hours or so but someone told me yesterday its 5 hours or so, at least your comment confirms that and we can actually start thinking about braving the drive... I am not much of a traveler, esp by road... :( Me neither, I would rather fly however we see so many KSA and Qatar plates here so many people must brave it :-)
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:12
There are some online at C4 https://www.carrefouruae.com/webstore/NewSearch.aspx?k=freezer&category=
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:10
Hi Can anyone recommend a good hairdresser in Dubsi Marina or JLT? Just looking for a cut and blow dry Also whats the price range likely to be for this? Thanks ladies :-) Around 300-400 depending on the hairdressers I feel the best salons in Dubai are Slam @ Al Quoz Salon Ink @ Jumeriah Beach Road Ted Morgan Palm and Motor City Roots Al Barsha Hairworks ( Not sure where they are located) I am sure the ladies will add more. If you put hairdressers into the search post above many, many threads will come up
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:07
a liquor licence? To purchase alcohol in the UAE residents require an alcohol licence which you can apply for via MMI and the A and E outlets
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:06
Hi everyone... I live in Dubai and want to visit family in Qatar. Has anyone traveled by road between the two countries? How many hours does it take and what is the journey like. TIA Its over 415Km so 5-6 hours but maybe longer with the stop in KSA I know someone that did it years ago and said he would fly next time as the borders and checks were a nightmare. I don't think you will be able to do the leg of the driving in KSA though There was some info online but it may be out of date http://www.expatforum.com/expats/dubai-expat-forum-expats-living-dubai/106716-driving-qatar-dubai.html
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:03
Hi there! Anyone has a contact for reliable part time maid to clean an apartment? thanks! You will have to go down the agency route and pay 35-50 per hour Sorry I can't tell you of any reputable agencies but if you pop agency maids in the search posts above there will be many threads to look at
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 14:27
Thank you - We've already tried them and they said no.... boo.... edited by Brits Abroad on 12/01/2015 Have your tried the hotel apartments at The Greens? I think Nuran building is there. The Greens is a pet friendly area and has its own dog park <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 12/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 14:01
The trade centre apartments are the only ones I know of
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 12:20
I agree. I would like to abide by the official rules. I'm just trying to figure out how many more visa runs my guest has to do... I feel this may of taken effect from 01.01.2015 so if you entered before then the old rules apply I may be wrong on this
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 11:59
I read in Thursday's edition of the Express there were changes in the visa rules and a lady posted here yesterday that they counted the days from the day the visa was applied for not on entry and she was charged for her Son I am really confused now and it would be good to get correct clarification from immigration
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 11:06
Hello. Does anyone know how much they charge per day and from which day they start charging? This is for someone who has visa on arrival status... When did they arrive as the visa rules changed on 01.01.2015
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 10:40
Anyone know where I can buy black clothes dye before I head to the shops.Thanks park and shop are the only place that sell Dylon but it is hit and miss if you can get black. The one on Al wasl is the best. Try and call them first
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 10:30
Hello, We are planning to return to Dubai March / April time and would love to hear if you had a great experience with a housing rental agent. Someone who goes the extra mile, actually shows up for appointments and proactively lets you know if there is a property matching your criteria. This didn't really exist when we were here before. It was more a case of us doing the search ourselves and going with whichever agent happened to be advertising that property. I always hated handing over agent fees to the agents who never did a thing to help, other than put the advert on Dubizzle. Seeing the hike in property prices and the crazy agent fees, I would like to find someone to work with us to find a home when we arrive back. Look forward to any great recommendations. Am I dreaming? TIA as always. edited by scotinbc on 12/01/2015 They aren't that many great ones but House Hunters and Platinum properties get good reviews
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 10:29
Essa at JLT
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 10:29
my friend had one appointment at Dubai London clinic, they ran one small test and the bill was AED1000
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 09:52
I had tape extensions done at Slam salon. They only took about 40 mins to put in and are re-useable. I think I paid about 1000 for a full head...would highly recommend them Thanks for posting this. It is always good to know Did they stay in okay as apart from my great lengths I have lost so many of them
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 09:50
We are planning a trip to London next summer and would like to combine it with a week in the countryside, where could we go that isn't too far of a drive? We have been to the Stansted area, Cambridge, Brighton and Bath before. Bath has been our favorite English destination, which I think will be hard to beat, but I hear so much about the countryside too, so would be interested to know where its nice. Winchester or the cotswolds, Rye near Canterbury too <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 11/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 09:33
I sponsored my son one month month visa 30 days plus 10 days which counts to 40, he came in the country on 2nd December 2014 and he was leaving yesterday. I was shocked when at the immigration they told me visas are counted from the date of issue!!!!!!!! not entry date. I had to pay 1200dhs for an overstay of 15dys which I cant explain how it was counted, and since the flight was 4.10pm (Emirates) I had to clear to avoid inconvenience or delays. Anybody to enlighten me on this please, am so frustrated.:cry: I did read something in the newspaper that there were recent changes to visas It was in Thursday's edition of The Express. It took affect from 01.01.2015 Perhaps this fell under that as usually it is from day of entry
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 08:53
Any recommendations welcome and please include pricing info if possible :) TIA. Donna at Roots Barsha used to do mine. They are Great Lengths and excellent quality I used to pay about 1500 for 50 pieces Her number is 055-4091400 Considering I used to previously go to a high end salon and have 200 put in which cost me close to 7000 this is affordable There is also another lady on FB but I have never used her Browns hair extensions
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 13:09
There is debate as to whether the TB vacine works at all.. When i was working in Riyadh we were tested yearly to see if we had been expossed to TB - in my third year there my test was positive and i ended up on meds for 3 months. I had the BCG thing when i was about 11 too. It last around 15 years
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 12:24
If you have a smart phone just order the mobile app and it'll be there direct on your phone. How much is the app? thanks 345 instead of 395 My colleague has just said she used the mobile app in Barasti and it wouldn't work so they had to pay full price! https://www.theentertainerme.com/Dubai-N-Emirates/products2015
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 12:22
I personally believe that the rise in medical conditions is down to two things: 1) advnaces in medical knowledfge / testing / diagnosis - so we are aware of more 2) the amount of cr&p we eat..... by 2000 from the 1950s - it takes our bodies longer to start to decopmose after death due to the amount of preservatives we eat...... Now, as a society we eat more and more premade / processed foods / conveniance foods.... Did you know that the pregrated cheese in packets has powdered wood pulp in it...... (even the organic ones) This could be an entirely different topic. While I agree, "food" has become rather vile in many ways, I stand in the camp that inactivity is the root cause of health issues, not what we are ingesting. Human beings are quite adaptable and resilient in terms of what we can live/survive on. I think the conveniences in life are killing us. My grandparents lived to be nearly 100 and what they ate/drank/smoked was rather shocking by today's standards. But they grew up doing farm work, and labor, and even in retirement would walk across town for a gallon of milk. Their 12 year old car had about 4000 km on it. Agree - but your grandparents ate CLEAN food..... not mass produced, not chemically enhanced etc. Several of my Mum and Dads friends including my Mum died in their 40's all from with a variety of cancers. There were 6 of them in total. They all would be in their 70's now. I often wondered why there were so many people diagnosed in the 1980's
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 12:20
I dont understand why the BCG vaccine is given a day or 2 after a baby is born. We had ours wayyyyy later in life, it seems very early to put a vaccine into a tiny baby. Because the risk was lower when we were younger brought up in countries where TB was almost eradicated. Some research http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8613331 Neither of mine have had BCG, when did it become routine? Both mine were born in different European countries where we lived at the time. Has anyone taken their older children for BCG over here? I remember when we were at school they did a six needle test and then afterwards we had a vaccination. Think we were about 14. I agree with the others and am an advocate for vaccinations too. I had measles as a young child and my mother told me it's a miracle I am here as it turned to meningitis and I was very poorley. I think I had mine at primary school but cannot remember as it was so long ago
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 12:18
Hello ladies, Has anyone had dental implants done recently? Can you please recommend a good dentist? How much did you pay and how long did it take? Thank you :) http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic229336-tooth-implant-recommendation.aspx
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 12:13
Yes, yes they do!!! I had a field day in there yesterday :) Do you know till when? DSF is on so it may be till end Jan