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Latest post on 30 June 2016 - 13:27
Apple at MOE http://www.abmcare.com/ ( Tecom) they are on the right hand side before you turn right to the Byblos Hotel
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Latest post on 28 June 2016 - 09:49
Gulf Talent and Linked in for roles Most agencies have their own sites too, a word of warning though recruiters work for clients here so they don't find you work. They are given roles therefore will only contact you if you have the experience they are seeking and will rarely ask to meet you unless they have a suitable job Best sites for property are Www.justrentals.com Wwwpropertyfinder.ae Make sure any real estate agencies are RERA registered and never make your cheques out to an agency it should be to the landlord and you will need to see their title deeds. There have been a few scams here
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Latest post on 28 June 2016 - 09:45
Google Ejari and it will tell you what documents you need. You can do it online but it is cheaper in person. I did mine at the land dept at Al Manara. I went as soon as they opened and was second in the queue it took 20 mins
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Latest post on 26 June 2016 - 12:49
Omega at MOE send it away and it takes about 10 days They are ridiculously overpriced and quoted me AED1200 in the end i took it home and had it done there for GBP45 they also sealed the back as many of the cheaper places here don't do that
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Latest post on 24 June 2016 - 15:07
What do you mean by crazy price? I go to Allen Rezai at healthcare city as DR Jaffar Khan who is fab too has long waiting lists and is away in July Expect to pay 1500 to 1800. Cheap prices means watered down not very good product
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Latest post on 23 June 2016 - 12:01
does anyone know where I can get my i phone 6 screen repaired for a reasonable price - I fell and totally smashed it thanks I got mine done at the Apple store at MOE it was cheaper than minutes etc and they use the original parts whereas the other places mentioned don't. I have done this twice and then invested in a bounce case which has helped enormously
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Latest post on 22 June 2016 - 10:26
Hey gorgeous ladies. Any app besides Shedd or Dubizzle where I can sell used clothes? Moving apartments and want to get rid of ALOT of clothes.. Surely now this isn't advertising :biggrin:bye: I got rid of lots of clothes at the Flea Market
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Latest post on 22 June 2016 - 10:25
Does Anybody have Idea how I can order from sephora usa? If you pop in Sephora in the search box above there are some threads about this The poster Flames92 was getting things delivered here but she ran into problems
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Latest post on 21 June 2016 - 10:56
Hi Anybody live or know the above area? Also,does anyone live / or have an opinion about Paloma Tower in the Marina. Especially for a commute to Internet city. Thanks I lived in the Marina for 2 years and have lived in the Views/Greens for 4 years I hated the Marina, it was too busy, noisy and all the high buildings I love the Views/Greens. Quiet, clean, green, friendly, close to the Malls/shops etc
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Latest post on 15 June 2016 - 12:16
Hey ladies! Can any of you please advise how Botox is handled in Dubai? Do most places charge a flat fee per area or so they charge "per unit." In the USA, many charge per unit (about $10-$12) and the entire forehead and area between eyes is about 40 units worth. Any recommendations? Places to avoid at all costs? Thanks!! :) Full face which includes forehead, bunny lines and around the eyes expect to pay AED1800 Two areas around AED1500 The cheaper offers water the product down or don't use the good stuff I have used both Jaffar Khan and Allen Rezai who use Dysport and Allergan Botox is expensive here
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Latest post on 11 June 2016 - 10:57
Barasti has the tent up always a good atmosphere Mcgettigans will have the tent outside too A lot of the indoor places are too smoky so I imagine lots of people will go to the tents
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Latest post on 11 June 2016 - 10:55
Perhaps they should've tarted it up before renaming it. With that I don't mean the endless filthy cards that are constantly distributed and littered around.It's a depressing looking area with no trees and greenery. From what I heard it's full of bachelor's shared accommodation and not a family friendly area. 2 of my single friends live there but are moving soon. Their buildings are poorly maintained yet the prices are similar to the Greens which is very well maintained. The lack of pavements and massage cards drive me up the wall.
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Latest post on 11 June 2016 - 10:53
When I bought my car I had to show both my resident visa and Emirates ID. You will need an Emirates ID to insure the car. The resident visa usually takes about a week and Emirates ID about 10 days but you have to register your fingerprints and eye retina scan for that
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Latest post on 10 June 2016 - 14:57
I moved here 10 years as a singleton, easiest thing I have ever done and have met some great lifelong friends. Treat it as an adventure
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Latest post on 10 June 2016 - 14:54
There are hundreds of expat communities but most have gyms where people will go. I don't know of any fitness communities per se
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Latest post on 09 June 2016 - 10:00
Most of the bars are also open as they have permits Barasti Mcgettigans Bidi Bondi
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Latest post on 09 June 2016 - 09:58
The only thing I find with Great Lengths and fine hair is when you come to have them taken out it can hurt. The Keratin bond is strong and I am practically crying and my head is sore for days after In the past I have used micro rings but am now a lover of the tape ones as they are resuable so you save a fortune having them done. They are easily hidden and easy to maintain. Ali at Slam near ACE hardware on SZR does mine
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Latest post on 06 June 2016 - 20:13
I have lived In the Greens for 4 years and don't have children infact 4 of my closest friends who also love in the Greens don't have children. I would say there are probably just as many childless and single people than families
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Latest post on 06 June 2016 - 20:11
Firstly you are on the wrong forum try the KSA one, secondly as a Female it wouldn't be easy to find work there, thirdly Saudisation is huge in the Kingdom and finally oil and gas is taking a massive hit at present due to the price decline Good luck
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Latest post on 23 May 2016 - 15:30
Does anyone know if there are any pay-per-go Body Attack or other Les Mills classes around that don't come as part of a gym membership? Marina based preferable http://www.corefit.me/contact/ They are in Dreams tower near Al Maya and close to the Yacht Club I used to go as PAYG but that was in 2010
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 16:53
Hello Sarah, thanks for your answer. we did book it in person at the agency and she send us the final voucher and offer by mail but never TC attached. According to what I know from my business experience if you do not provide TC with offer or sales then they do not apply but is it the same for travel? In Europe we have the organization regrouping and controlling travel agencies but here in Dubai I really do not know tried to research but so far nothing found thanks again A Call them and tell them you want a copy of their cancellation policy or you will speak with the DED and report them. They are the governing body for these sorts of things
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 14:16
Hello Ladies, Few months ago we have booked our yearly vacations and we chose to go to Sri Lanka. However seen the recent events where everything is flooded, people left without shelter and some got injured or even died we are no longer sure if it is safe to go there with the whole family. We are really looking for quiet holidays and not 2 weeks of trouble. I have contacted the agency and they want to charge me a huge cancellation fee. So my question is do they have a right to do it as there is natural disaster and travel may be risky or do they have to propose another destination (we are open to proposals no problem) Secondly they have never provided us with general sales and cancellation policy so are they not in the wrong? Anyone can help me? There must be some laws regulating such cases thanks so much for any help Agnes Did you book online or in person They should provide you with the terms and conditions of cancellation. If they wont ask where this is written and if they cannot provide it speak to the DED
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 14:15
We have visitors sleeping over and need some mattresses for the floor. Since i dont have any, i want to buy some good ones that are comfotable and will last. Any advice on where to buy them from? I've seen some thick mattress toppers in Ikea. Can they be used directly on the floor? Thanks. A topper with a blowup bed is comfortable but a topper on its own isn't I ended up buying a sofa bed after having my friends spend an uncomfortable two days on the floor with a topper .
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 13:09
Go to a reputable salon and get it fixed Reputable doesn't mean they won't do disaster. I find them more careless because they don't have to struggle for making a name any more. I can name all those salons charging such high prices to deliver disasters. Over my ten years here have been to all 4 I named and have never had any distasters I have sat in the chair and watched people with bad colours/cuts come in and have them corrected I can only go my own experience and that of my friends who go there too :-) I am not saying they are bad at coloring or cutting or highlighting. Chemical treatments such as perming and straightening treatments are not famous in Europeans countries, hence these hairdressers are not really good at that. Even though I have seen many filpinos, Indians, Koreans excellent with these treatments, I yet have to come across a European/Arab hairdresser who could be equally good. In my opinion, since these treatments are very much "Asian", this is why only Asians are expert in this. Just like Asians are not good doing blonde coloring because it's just not their thing. No offense intended. But to fix something, you should know how it is done and what went wrong. I would suggest OP to check with this Japanese salon in DIFC or Marina. I find them to be ethical enough to say, "they can't fix it". Perming has been done in the UK for years. I am 44 and had several perms in my 20's I understand about the straightening but the OP mentioned she got a perm. Is a perm a different term here to what I would assume it is? :):
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 13:05
Is it possible to access the UK website from abroad at all? I've been trying the Change Country option with no luck and I would like to order a gift for delivery to a UK address. Any tips welcome! You would need a VPN Mothercare site is the same Mamas and Pappas know you are in Dubai by your IP address
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 11:23
Go to a reputable salon and get it fixed Reputable doesn't mean they won't do disaster. I find them more careless because they don't have to struggle for making a name any more. I can name all those salons charging such high prices to deliver disasters. Over my ten years here have been to all 4 I named and have never had any distasters I have sat in the chair and watched people with bad colours/cuts come in and have them corrected I can only go my own experience and that of my friends who go there too :-)
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 11:23
Go to a reputable salon and get it fixed I did my hair in a v reputable and famous saloon but the results were horrible a broom hair style!!!!!:cry::cry: I don't know of any recommended salons that are in a hotel Ones I have used over the years are Salon Ink ( Beach Road) Slam ( Al Quoz near Ace hardware) Roots ( Beach Road) Ted Morgan also gets a lot of good reviews The top 3 are not in a hotel Thanks sara . So u mean these 4 names are good to consult?? Can u tell me their location plz?anything near the arabian ranches??? My hair is broken not permed its horrible and i didnt pay cheap by the way it was more expenssive than anywhere else and the saloon i used isthe saloon i used fir several years , but i guess ur right may be fir complicated things they are not so good . Ted Morgan Motor City Salon Unit LB 03, Daytona House, Motor City, Dubai, UAE. Tel: +971 4 457 2309
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 10:13
Go to a reputable salon and get it fixed I did my hair in a v reputable and famous saloon but the results were horrible a broom hair style!!!!!:cry::cry: I don't know of any recommended salons that are in a hotel Ones I have used over the years are Salon Ink ( Beach Road) Slam ( Al Quoz near Ace hardware) Roots ( Beach Road) Ted Morgan also gets a lot of good reviews The top 3 are not in a hotel
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 09:16
Hey girls, I'm brand new to this filler thing and was wondering if anyone can recommend either Polyclinic or The Facial Clinic for lip fillers. I'm very skeptical about doing it just anywhere as I've seen a lot of "gone wrong" situations. I'd rather get a recommendation from someone and although I know "you get what you pay for" I work as crew and don't have a high salary so I'm just looking for somewhere good that isn't crazy overpriced. Thanks xx What do you deem crazy overpriced? Personally I would only go to a well known surgeon for this procedure and pay a little more for peace of mind Cheaper can mean cheaper products and less qualified staff
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 09:14
Currently I am working under spouse visa, my husband. Now that residence via and work permit needs to be renewed my employer asked me if I not want to be directly get under their sponsorship What are the negatives or pro's when I get under company directly? Is there any issue when I want to change job? Is where you work in or out of a FZ If it is in a FZ then there are no issues changing jobs and the only difference it will make to an employer is the cost as it is cheaper to just get you a labour card than an employment visa If it is outside the FZ then you have to earn a certain amount a month/versus your highest level of education to be able to change roles within 2 years ( That is if you are on a employment visa) on Husbands then no problems changing roles. You have the same rights with an employment visa or a being on Husbands with a labor card Ladies who aren't on their Husbands visa have a labor card too
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 09:11
How to remove bubble gum(chewing gum) from clothes? Unfortunately I washed the shirt with the gum on in the machine only to realise that it had spread all over the material. Any advice on how to remove it would be highly appreciated. MB I had the same happen to me with a pair of trousers. I tried putting them in the freezer and other tips I found on the internet. Nothing worked and I ended up throwing them in the bin
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Latest post on 22 May 2016 - 09:11
Go to a reputable salon and get it fixed
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 13:25
As this is the maid's forum I guess it is the month's leave that domestic workers are entitled to as domestic workers do not work office hours/days. I think - but am not 100% sure - that it means that you have to have worked a full year before being legally entitled to the leave. However, often it will be negotiated with the sponsor to be taken at a time when it is mutually convenient You are right I didn't read the bit at the top :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 12:45
My contract states that i am entitled of 30days paid annual leave against the whole term of the contract What does this mean? Need answers please.... Is it calendar days or working days? Do you work full time? How long is your contract for? Which area of Dubai is your office in? Most companies work as per the MOL which is 22 working days per year
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 12:29
Sarahlou123, I would love to buy this brush from you - mine broke down at the beginning of the week and I'm lost without it! What would be the best way to arrange to collect the brush from you? Sourskittles - thank you so very much for your post and for the links you provided. I will definitely keep a note of them and use in the future :) Give me your email address and I will email my details I will delete all these posts once I have your details
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 11:12
I was thinking of getting one for rewards and paying it off every month. What are the consequences? I thought credit cards and loans were common out here. I had to get a loan for my rent, so i'm already in debt with that... You can go to prison if you miss payments If you do get one then pay it off each month
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 10:19
Also- why do they charge an annual fee? In the UK there isn't a fee, you just get charged interest... Thanks Alice We aren't in the UK therefore the banks here can charge the annual fees All bank cards are different I would suggest you shop around and do your research All cards are subject to terms and conditions so I cannot answer if it is "best to go with your bank"
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 09:38
Hi everyone, has anyone else been watching Land Girls on ITV Choice. Has it finished? It wasn't on yesterday http://www.tv.com/shows/land-girls/ This should give you an episode list be careful if there are any spoilers though
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 09:36
Hi all, Looking for some advice please- I've been living in Dubai for a couple of months now and I've heard lots of good things about credit cards here, but I'm not sure which bank to go with. Who would you recommend? What are the best deals? All advice very welcome. Thank you Alice Do you want skywards miles if so many cards offer this now Rak bank are cheap when it comes to APR and for every amount you spend you get points which you can convert back to the card I would research which have no annual fee and the lowest interest rates as some are really high http://compareit4me.com/credit-cards/
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Latest post on 19 May 2016 - 09:33
Hi there, has anyone seen this brush in any stores in Dubai lately? Thank you I am selling mine if you want to buy it. It isn't good for my hair as it is fine and I cant get to grips with it I paid the equivalent of AED238 but will sell it for AED120 as it is just sitting in the drawer at home
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Latest post on 16 May 2016 - 13:52
I have sensitive skin and use the glycolic ones. They brighten the skin up no end Where do you get your peels? I also have sensitive skin so would like to go to a recommended place. TIA. I do my own This is a lady who is recommended on here but i cannot remember her name Look through the beauty bit at the top of the page I think her name is Rebecca or Rachel
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Latest post on 16 May 2016 - 13:51
Hi. I haven't been on this forum for a few years now but it was always the font of wisdom (and other!!!) back in those days if I ever needed some information or help. So here goes. I'm thinking of relocating to Dubai but am wondering how to find that job for me!!! I'm a qualified accountant. Any starter tips would be much appreciated. Cheers!!! Apply to companies directly Visit after the Summer and actively look Things are very slow at the moment and the oil and gas price decline having a massive impact the job market and many firms are making redundancies Good Luck
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Latest post on 16 May 2016 - 13:44
Obviously this is a very delicate area and what a highly experience surgeon who has had at least 5 years experience in this area doing fillers. Since having children and aging, I have empty hallows and everyone is constantly telling me I look tired, which sometimes I am not! It is ruining my self confidence!!! Any recommendations would be great as new to Dubai. Thanks Be careful filling this area as fillers are meaty and I have seen many ladies will small lumps after having this done. Neither of the guys I go to will touch this area with fillers When I do need this area doing I will go for surgery as it is permanent and fillers wear off Two of my friends had Blephorasty and it looks great
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Latest post on 16 May 2016 - 13:42
Hi everyone My husband and I are moving to Dubai on 23 July. We already have 30 days accommodation sorted whilst awaiting for our visa to go through but am a little unsure as to what I need to budget for. We are looking for a 2 bed in the marina which is fairly straight forward but what about other costs? DEWA? A/C? TV, Broadband etc? Mobile phone? Car leasing (simple 4 door family car)? Are there any other costs I haven't considered? We are really excited about the move but budgeting is a nightmare! Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks Wifi for 16mg is AED350 per month ( It is very slow compared to the UK) TV is around the same but expect to pay more for the more channels you have Look on the DU website for prices, the TV isn't the best here though and full of repeats If your Husband watches football you have to add Bein sports which is more money Mobile phones differ look on Etisilat and DU I pay around 50 pounds per month but it is a 2 year contract where I got the phone free plus 100 mins to the UK and Dubai, 100 SMS in Dubai and 10MB data Housing fee will be added to your DEWA it is 5% of your annual rent paid monthly I cant comment on DEWA though as I live in a one bed and my a/c is included ( My bills all year round are around AED450 ( Winter) and AED550 Summer Car leasing for a decent saloon anything from AED1800 upwards Deposit for DEWA AED2000 and Ejari for rental contract AED200 Finders fee if you use an agent 5% and deposit for apartment 5% Petrol dirt cheap Food ( UK imported expensive) alcohol expensive expect to pay 6 pounds for a bottle of beer ( not a pint) Alcohol licence around AED200 if you want to drink at home
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Latest post on 16 May 2016 - 13:33
Netflix UAE has some UK series etc you can pay for it monthly here There is a way around streaming some UK TV but it is hit and miss ( Google can help there) Sky Go will not work here
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Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 16:22
I believe its not in the Entertainer any more. Are there any other offers out there for Aquaventure for my visitors? I think there are only offers for EID holders AED185 each Have you looked on their website? as their offers are usually posted on there Yes if you bring your Emirates ID you get a cheaper rate - but if you book online, kids under 3 are free. We didn't know that so although the adult rate was cheaper at 185, we still paid 170 per kid but apparently if we had registered online in advance, they would have been free... Also the queues are starting to get long over summer, so booking online would also save you queueing which is a bonus ;) I don't think visitors benefit from the residents discount..
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Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 16:20
I would probably rather donate them to a charity, I sold some books to the place in Dubai Garden Centre before and got something like 2-5 dhs per book. Same here and at the HOP o beach road. I gave them all away to charity in the end
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Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 16:19
Hello, thank you for your reply. I've been surching all internet, but cant find exactly my case. Maybe I am searching wrong. But I need Air traffic controllers in Doha... and cant find any forums... Try PPrune Middle East they are a website specifically for the airline industry I doubt there will be a designated air traffic controller forum though
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Latest post on 15 May 2016 - 16:01
I am looking for guidance regarding agency fees for renewing my tenancy contract. The landlord has requested that we use the agent for which there is a charge of 1500dhs. I just wondered what is reasonable a there are mixed reviews. 1500 is way over the amount allowed The lady who answers legal questions in the National newspaper has covered this many times and I believe the correct amount is AED200 It takes 2 minutes to fill the form in and the only thing that changes at renewal is the dates!
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Latest post on 12 May 2016 - 13:12
Hi, do any of you ladies know where I can get some candle wicks from? Thanks Creative Minds I believe http://www.creativemindsdubai.com/Products/Arts%20and%20Crafts/Candle%20Making%20Supplies/