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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 09:53
I've had none of my certificates attested. I'm on a salary of more than 10k and they weren't even asked for. Only certain firms ask for them. They have to be the originals however I have never been asked by clients for attested documents for spouse sponsorship, only employment visas Good job too, as I haven't a clue if mine are even still in existence anywhere ;) Try and get you O'Level certificates. You have to apply to 3 boards its a nightmare
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 09:52
Make extra veggies, potatoes and gravy as the turkeys are usually huge but the side dishes small this seems to be true with each place. We did a pickup (not delivery) from Jones the Grocer for the holiday, and I was glad I made extra. The sides portions were kinda sad! There were about 10 carrots in ours and there were 5 of us. Thankfully we made extra plus stuffing, **** in blankets and bread sauce. ( I am making myself hungry now)
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 09:36
All rental contracts are for one year and have to be inline with both the rental index and the rent calculator. If in year 2 or 3 they went up or down as per the calculator then that is what you pay I wouldn't sign a 3 years lease as anything can happen and what happens if after year one to decide to move etc
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 09:34
I've had none of my certificates attested. I'm on a salary of more than 10k and they weren't even asked for. Only certain firms ask for them. They have to be the originals however I have never been asked by clients for attested documents for spouse sponsorship, only employment visas
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 09:34
Make extra veggies, potatoes and gravy as the turkeys are usually huge but the side dishes small
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 17:18
So if it's a blood test how is it localized to the gut? Could be vaginal (thrush), oral, between toes (athletes foot), skin infection, scalp etc This test requires a small blood sample so they can check for any candida yeast infection by measuring antibodies to the candida. IgM antibodies will tell you if you have an infection right now or not. IgG antibodies reflect a past or ongoing infection. IgA will reflect a more superficial infection or an infection that is on the outside surface of the mucosal linings of the body. An IgG candida blood yeast test in conjunction with a stool test called a Candida Intensive Culture. If both are positive you most definitely have candida yeast in your body.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:57
A week too late for us :-(. After an extensive search and maybe 20 phone calls I found a company that installed our cat flap but it took them a good 10 hours (total of 4 visits). For a while it looked really bad but they pulled it off, barely. The cat has, grudgingly, started using the cat flap. She is an odd one, though. I only found out as they came to do some work at my place on Saturday and mentioned it I said I have no use for one as I don't have a cat :-)
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:52
Lolacat I agree (load of old tosh)... How can a blood test tell you whether you gave XS fungus in your gut? The whole 'food intolerance testing' thing is a money-making scam which any self-respecting Dr wouldn't use. You can test for Candida with a blood test
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:32
Wickedangel, do you mind me asking where you got a filter for your shower from please? Do hardware stores do them? Most of the pharmacies sell them also the little stands in the malls :-)
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:17
Interesting article in the Telegraph about this http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scottish-independence/11093574/Scotland-heading-for-a-Great-Depression-after-a-Yes-vote.html
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:48
Great to hear that sarahlou123. Especially the ice cream shop:))) What about the security? I know that it is not an issue in Dubai but for the potential home of ours we're planning to rent at Greens -low rise ones-, there is no security service, someone who would like to help a stranger may buzz the door from inside and you can get in?! I have never had an issue with security and have never found strange people wandering around the building. Our security guard is nearly always on the desk and makes people sign in Crime does exist here but I have never been a victim ( In 8 years, 3 years at the Greens) we do have security cameras in the downstairs lift area and in the corridoors.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:27
In any other country this could not happen, but the authority in control here just couldn't give a flying flop!! We have not slept properly for 3 months now, this moring at 5:30 we thought a helicopter was landing on our balcony the noise was so loud and the apt was vibrating! I have emailed them and got a standard response that they are copying and pasting on their twitter account. Today though my blood was boiling as i ran through the junction by JBR and the Marina Wharf apts. School kids were navigating diggers and trucks without any crossing or control. I commented to the foreman as i ran through that it was disgraceful there are endangering the lives of school kids, let alone me, to which he replied 'No problem, what to do, its the RTA!' The total disregard for the residents is bewildering and only made worse that the press here are too spineless to report the reality. Wow rant over! I honestly feel for you. The traffic didn't move for half an hour and everyone was just beeping their horns. it would drive me mad
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 14:10
none of my data stuff is working - neither are a few of my colleagues.... but i can make / receive calls and sms. really odd BB or Iphone?
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 14:07
Hello Which area of Dubai do you work in and is your contract limited or unlimited? What level of education do you have and is your salary over 12k
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 14:07
you have bb or iphone? Both
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 13:13
Has anyone's phone stopped recieving / sending data messages? WA, BMB, Emails etc./... Mine is fine
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 13:12
I thought you were in the Greens? You could have walked quicker.... I was at the walk. What didn't help was people managing to create two lanes where there is only one! Bottleneck city
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 13:11
Hello ladies I m looking for keratek argan oil shampoo....can someone tell me where is it available??supermarkets or salons? any other sulphate free shampoo available easily? forgot to mention that I m new to dubai...its been two weeks. TIA Hi Welcome Kerastace does a sulphate free range as does L"oreal Most of the high end salons will stop the makes. I have never seen Keratek here, although I only use Kerastace
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 13:09
K Lynn sells Spanx too
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 12:42
It took me 90 minutes to drive from The Sheraton to SZR yesterday afternoon The traffic is terrible and I do pity anyone that lives there whilst the tram is being built <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 14/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 12:39
it's my hubby (and my) birthday this coming weekend and we'd like to take our family and friends for a fun brunch with beach/pool access... not looking to pay more than 300dhs per head (inclusive of house beverages) so if any of you lovely ladies know of any particularly good deals around please do recommend... we also have the EK face card if that helps with discounts! :) would also like recommendations for any happening night clubs that just the adults can go to celebrate later that night... thanks! :) Happening clubs erm. Ndulge gets all the Saffron crowd from the Palm and isn't very nice at all! ( Full of drunks) Society at Byblos exactly the same The problem you have here is the brunch crowd flock to the clubs so in my opinion avoid like the plague as they are full of very drunk ex pats. There is a need here for a decent club that caters to different types of music tastes Media One do a pool brunch as does XL at the Habtoor Media One I think is 299 not sure about XL <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 14/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 12:33
Thanks for your replies! Well I ended up buying the Bellybandit at the weekend & I really hope it fits afterwards! The lady in the shop convinced me the medium would be too big after a few days and I needed small - I have just under 5 weeks until due date & am not that big so I really do hope it fits! I think the Spanx could be a great idea too - I saw Spanx Leggings in Debenhams at the weekend and think they could be really nice on - however I saw a good few reviews on them that said after two or three wears the seams in the crotch area splits - doesn't sound great as they are nearly 400AED to buy - if anyone has bought them let us know how you found them! The crotch on mine has never split or gone ( I have several pairs which are over a year old) . They are the best out of all the shape wear and I have tried many :-)
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 10:15
I think Izzy means the singing bird in the nether regions, if so dip a tampon in it and insert or buy Diflucan at the chemist
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 10:11
Sarah, i'm sooo envious! i was so excited when i got them but its like sleeping on a hedgehog for me! Boots in the UK do the best ones and they are comfortable to sleep in as they lay flat when you lie down http://www.boots.com/en/Sleep-In-Rollers-20-Velcro-Rollers-And-Bag_1277288/
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 10:05
My friend is planning on wearing a long lycra dress and wants to wear a corset underneath to pull everything in :) Which do you recommend and where can she buy this from. The corset should be very thin and not too bulk so as not to show underneath the dress. Try Spanx they are fab to pull everything in and even everything out
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 10:03
I live in the Greens and would never want to live anywhere else. Everything is on your doorstep Restaurants Supermarket Tips and Toes Hair salon Ice cream shop ;-) It is nicely finished, the traffic isn't bad so in and out is easy In cooler weather you can walk to Tecom as many hotels there The Onyx is being built and should be finished by end of 2015. There will be a hotel and restaurants there. It is dog friendly, pools are lovely
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 09:48
I shall try Town Centre Mall too. I am DD+ and other than Victoria Secrets, have not found any shop that has a good range. Thanks. edited by mrsb. on 13/09/2014 I have bought E sizes from M&S, Matalan ( some pretty ones there) Debenhams I tend to wait until I go home as they are so much cheaper there.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 09:43
Try the heated rollers from cloud 9, there fab come with a little pod and heat in 4 seconds! No need to sleep in them I have these and use them often. They are great!
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 13:32
Hi ladies, Can anyone recommend a company who will provide a babysitter / cleaner for 2 hours per day, Sunday to Thursday? I have spoken to a number of agencies and they all want a minimum of 4 hours to book. I'd prefer not to hire a live-in at this stage as it's really out of our budget. Any recommendations? TIA! Have a look on Dubbizle. I did see a maids service that do it by the hour http://dubai.dubizzle.com/community/services/nannies/2014/9/9/cleaning-maids-on-call-2/ I don't know them though, it was on our community FB page
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 13:03
Three posts and i still don't have a clue? she will make you shoes..... but can she understand what you require.... you may ask for some stilletos and get Doc Martens... Or wellies?
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:56
Three posts and i still don't have a clue?
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:51
Totally incomprehensible. I am lost???
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:24
Had our afternoon tea at the O & O and for 99 aed each it was great value. Plenty of sandwiches and rolls with various fillings, two scones each with jam and cream, two pastries each and a jar of sweet treats. A choice of various teas and coffees, refilled as many times as you wanted. Lovely staff, a birthday cake and a red rose for me! We all enjoyed it and came out absolutely full!! edited by amelia on 10/09/2014 Yes I loved it too, and the price is great for such a beautiful hotel. I went for my OH birthday. He was 39 at the time and they came out with a cake saying happy 60th. They were mortified and said we thought he looked well for his age haha
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:22
its a leaving present for a guy at work. Any stores online? Storm do nice ones for guys
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:13
Yes but that was nearly 30 years ago, I've forgotten all about it, unless you can count the pulling on the purse strings ;) Haha, I have ahem procedures done and I am a wuss. with no kids! You will be fine :-) We'll see......... Buy some Emla cream.
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:11
River Island do some okay ones. I have some fun different colour ones for when I am matching outfits. They are usually around 300 and have lasted for years
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 12:10
Some sites saying the verdict could take two days??? I heard the same
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 11:01
Yes but that was nearly 30 years ago, I've forgotten all about it, unless you can count the pulling on the purse strings ;) Haha, I have ahem procedures done and I am a wuss. with no kids! You will be fine :-)
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 10:47
OK if I can cope with having a filling at the dentist without an injection do you think I could manage this? That was the only comparison I could think of :) Haven't you had children? :-)
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:30
East Elegance in Tecom. I have short hair too. I think 50 is for a regular blow dry, not sure if they price by length. That is closer still Thank you
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:22
Please tell me which salon charges AED50 for a blowdry?. In 8 years I have never paid that cheaply even when I had very short hair. I genuinely would love to know where charges that amount Satwa, Karama, Bur Dubai :) There is a catch, I have to drive there. Closer to home is 100, thanks for replying though :-)
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:20
These guys are advertising on Dubizzle and our FB forum I cannot tell you what they are like though http://dubai.dubizzle.com/community/services/nannies/2014/9/9/cleaning-maids-on-call-2/
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:19
Hi I am looking for someone who can come to my house twice a week (starting Saturday evening) to blow dry my hair. It will have to be less than 50AED as this is the going rate at the salons. If you know someone who does at home pedicures that would be great too. I think Chez Toi has shut down. Please let me know if such a saviour exists! (From a ridiculously dry and frizzy hair expatwoman!) :) Please tell me which salon charges AED50 for a blowdry?. In 8 years I have never paid that cheaply even when I had very short hair. I genuinely would love to know where charges that amount
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:13
Dear Members, I reside in JVC and have unfortunately been provided zero notice from my daily (live out) maid. I work full time in Abu Dhabi and have cats that require looking after so I'm in a bit of a fix at the moment. Are there any ladies residing in JVC who have a maid that is looking for additional work? I need someone who can clean daily for a couple of hours (Sunday to Thursday), feed the cats and clean their litter trays and water the garden. I'm also looking for someone who can wash my car and someone to do a small amount of garden tidying once a week. In a few weeks I also need someone who can feed my cats whilst I'm away for a few days. All of these tasks were covered by my previous maid. The cleaning is the first priority so any assistance with just this would be much appreciated. Thank you very much for your help. You cant use someone elses maid here. I know people do it but her sponsor will be fined and she will be deported. I wouldn't ever go down this route as you would get into trouble for hiring her. They are doing so many checks now and in my building alone 2 illegal maids were taken out by the authorities. Agency is your best route :-)
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:30
Any new schools will open in sept. 2015 ? http://whichschooladvisor.com/guides/new-schools-dubai-abu-dhabi/
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:25
I've only got three weeks to lose my excess, so am trying to just starve myself thin :( ac off - mouth stapled should do it ;) I was going to say I need my jaw wiring up ha Do they do liquidized maccy D's ;-)
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:24
Been watching them for a while, but you may need to be quick due to the Scotland vote!! I changed a load last night. I think it will drop a little more over the next few days
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:23
hi ladies...does anyone know a good brand making eyebrow gel (to keep eyebrow hair from drooping down etc)? Do you mean the clear one to keep the hairs in place? If so MAC and Makeup forever do the clear gel edited by sarahlou123 on 10/09/2014 yes that's what I meant...thanks for this... The Makeup forever one can leave your brows a bit stiff, personally i find the MAC one better
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:10
This is the thread I saw. Will it help http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic207616-palm-district-cooling.aspx
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 14:51
If you use the search post above and input shoreline there is something about palm district cooling on the different threads
 
 
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