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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 16:14
Thank you for your replies. It does not have to be licenced we are in Tecom area but will travel around. The Montgomerie has a nice bar and restaurant overlooking the driving range. I haven't been for a while but they usually have some classic English dishes on the menu. I also like Maison Mathis at Arabian Ranches golf club and they have just changed the menu so lots of new dishes. For a casual breakfast or lunch the Sports Cafe at Jebel Ali Hotel is nice, especially if the weather is nice to sit overlooking the Marina. If you have the blue entertainer book there are vouchers for the Dhow and Anchor or Latitude which have a British theme buffet one evening per week. For more upmarket dining there is Rhodes Twenty 10 at Le Meridien Fish and Chips at the monty last week was AED 150!!! That's 24 quid!!!!!!! And that's one reason I never convert back when we do go out ;) That is why I go to cheap places ha....:-) Yes, but you're younger than us and go out more ;) Not anymore. I cant remember the last time I went out out ha. Prefer concerts and weekend hotel stays. I'm not that much younger than you :-) and I never go out mid week as its a school night haha
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 16:05
Thank you for your replies. It does not have to be licenced we are in Tecom area but will travel around. The Montgomerie has a nice bar and restaurant overlooking the driving range. I haven't been for a while but they usually have some classic English dishes on the menu. I also like Maison Mathis at Arabian Ranches golf club and they have just changed the menu so lots of new dishes. For a casual breakfast or lunch the Sports Cafe at Jebel Ali Hotel is nice, especially if the weather is nice to sit overlooking the Marina. If you have the blue entertainer book there are vouchers for the Dhow and Anchor or Latitude which have a British theme buffet one evening per week. For more upmarket dining there is Rhodes Twenty 10 at Le Meridien Fish and Chips at the monty last week was AED 150!!! That's 24 quid!!!!!!! And that's one reason I never convert back when we do go out ;) That is why I go to cheap places ha....:-)
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 15:52
Thank you for your replies. It does not have to be licenced we are in Tecom area but will travel around. The Montgomerie has a nice bar and restaurant overlooking the driving range. I haven't been for a while but they usually have some classic English dishes on the menu. I also like Maison Mathis at Arabian Ranches golf club and they have just changed the menu so lots of new dishes. For a casual breakfast or lunch the Sports Cafe at Jebel Ali Hotel is nice, especially if the weather is nice to sit overlooking the Marina. If you have the blue entertainer book there are vouchers for the Dhow and Anchor or Latitude which have a British theme buffet one evening per week. For more upmarket dining there is Rhodes Twenty 10 at Le Meridien Fish and Chips at the monty last week was AED 150!!! That's 24 quid!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 15:41
It is getting harder and harder to budget considering the average 1 bed in JLT is now AED95000 My building prices have gone up by 35000 per year. I am dreading next year :-(
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 15:36
Some relatives say they can reach the phones of the passenger, however there is no answer. It's about 19 or so unrelated ppl claiming this, so the possibility of someone leaving the phone at home or elsewhere seems out of question. Also some data messaging services seem to show delivered messages without any response. These families have signed a joint petition to persuade the authorities to GPS track the phones ASAP. If this is all true...there could be hope!! Really praying for a miracle! I hope so too <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 11/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 14:42
Can anyone advise me where to take my parents with food similar to Dhow and Anchor as my mum only eats plain food and struggles with spices now she's older. Any particular area and does it need to be licensed? The Dubliners can sit outside It is near the airport though Biggles at the Meridien Hotel Irish Village Mcgettigans ( JLT and Trade Centre) Sorry they are all other side of town
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 14:19
GBP20 for a roast dinner wowza that's high Sure but being part of a 5 star hotel in Dubai, don't think it's too bad ;-) A pizza for 110 dhs in the Ar mani hotel might make a few Italians cry too. I agree with you that is why I make my own with all the trimmings for 4 people and it tastes better hehe
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 14:04
GBP20 for a roast dinner wowza that's high Bring back the 7 pound carvery with unlimited veg, potatoes and 2 lots of meat with proper Yorkies unlike the rock hard gigantic ones here ;-)
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 14:03
GBP20 for a roast dinner wowza that's high
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 12:34
Potbelly at DIFC sandwiches look yummy
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 12:05
Are there an shops in Dubai that sell that type of furniture other than Ikea? I'm just not a huge fan of plywood. Pan Emirates Home Centre Home Centre always has a sale on and if you go onto the Mall of Emirates FB page there is an offer for Home Centre and 20% off Really? I've never seen solid pine furniture there? I shall have another look. Ignore my comment I thought you meant the pine coloured not solid It is really hard to find certain colours/types of wood here. I looked for oak last year and couldn't find any except C&B which was way overpriced
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 11:58
Are there an shops in Dubai that sell that type of furniture other than Ikea? I'm just not a huge fan of plywood. Pan Emirates Home Centre Home Centre always has a sale on and if you go onto the Mall of Emirates FB page there is an offer for Home Centre and 20% off
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 11:54
Has anyone been to the Dhow and Anchor at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel lately? We went there recently and where shocked. While it is looking nice it had nothing to do with the old place and the prices are just a rip off compared to what it was. I think it would have been better for the hotel to rebrand the outlet rather than call it a refurbishment. I went last year and also found the food bland and massively overpriced
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 11:42
Can anyone let me know if there are any social ball room dancing groups in Dubai? I don't know the answer to your question There are lessons here though http://dubai-ballroom-dance.com/en/index.html
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 11:15
A lot of people recommend Coventry Tailors in Satwa, he actually fitted my bridesmaid dress for me Thanks Polly x
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 11:02
Am looking for warm nice jackets for kids 7-15yrs, where can I get at a reasonable price Try Matalan in Lamcy or Arabian Mall
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 10:59
Use Google There are usually lots of threads on this Good Luck http://www.padgadget.com/2012/07/30/ipad-how-to-guide-what-to-do-when-your-ipad-is-not-charging/
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 10:58
Use Google There are usually lots of threads on this Good Luck
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 10:03
La Veranda Thanks
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 09:55
What have you been doing? Just doing more exercise, especially sit ups and now I can hardly sit or walk :( Swinging from the chandeliers GE ;-p
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 09:55
Al Maya
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 09:53
Hi I need to send a passport application to the UK - can anyone recommend a courier service to do this? Thanks DHL Aramex ( I have used them for important docs) It isn't cheap but they are efficient and quick
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 09:37
Which industry? Google Executive Search companies Dubai
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 09:36
There are many points that the QR apologists are missing: 1) They are recruiting Westerners yet expect these Westerners to leave their Western values at passport control. By values that means not being punished for boiling an egg in ones own home and accidentally setting off a fire alarm, or saying good morning to the security. If they are so concerned that people adhere to their own rules, why not hire Qataris...ah yes that's right - I don't see a queue of young Qatari females who are willing to fly long hours waiting to sign up for these jobs. Or better yet, employ young men. 2) I understand trying to look out for these young women who are away from home - however, everyone deserves some freedom and keeping someone under lock and key is not the answer. These are grown ups, not children. If they are worried about the "trouble" they will get themselves into, let them know of the realities of working in the Middle East and let them get on with it. 3) Qatar is one of the world's richest countries and is trying to attract investment from across the world and be seen as an international business player. How can they possibly expect anyone to take them seriously if they cannot address basic human rights and are getting such bad press? 4) QR must be answerable to their employees just as they expect their employees to be answerable to them - to fire someone and deport them instantly without a reason, expecting someone to leave all their belongings and get on an immediate flight is inhumane. if that person did something wrong, explain the incident and the consequences instead of treating people like animals. 5) I agree with expecting them to complete a certain number of years' service before getting pregnant - the same goes for many jobs where there is a huge investment in training. But the heavy handed approach of keeping these young women away from any interaction with the male species is ridiculous - as if they are a bunch of nymphos who cannot keep their hands to themselves! Bottom line is - Qatar has a long way to go to prove itself as a modern country which respects women - this dichotomy of hiring young attractive female staff and then keeping them like animals because they don't trust them does not sit well. Qatar may have money to buy things and priveleges (let's face it the 2022 WC was not awarded on any other grounds) but it cannot ignore these human rights issues. ps - Maroosh I don't know anyone who came here to get knocked up within a year or to find a man. Dubai has to be #1 worst place to find a man so don't think that argument stands up! I couldn't agree more on this area of the world being the worst place to find a man!
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 17:18
Makes me want to vomit....imagine what the children will have to go through to be brought up by such demented beings who have no value of anyone's life I think they are better off without parents like that
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 16:03
I am a woman :) and I will be sponsoring my daughter for her visa. To do this, I need a ‘No objection certificate’ from my husband. Does anyone have a pro-forma they can give me? Go to one in the typing shops and get it in Arabic also ( Incase they require this) Thanks for the reply, but I have not arrived in Dubai yet; I am trying to get as much of the paperwork done as I can before I leave. Is this a form that has to be filled in or is it simply a letter that has to be written by my husband? Do you know where I could get a pro-forma or example fromfrom? I don't know if there is one and I have never come across one online etc I imagine other posters will comment and give advice It isn't a form no but I believe it has to be written a certain way and some government organisations want it translated into Arabic the correct way
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 15:49
you can get them in all the big supermarkets here and arahlou said, you can also pick them up in Boots, claires and Dasio. I have all different sizes and I love them, even tho the Husband takes the mick when i ahve them in :-) I had mine in doing the hovering and was told I looked like Freddie Mercury in "I want to break free" video Hahahaha, I was told I was told was told "look at the state of you, you look like Mrs Brown!" (from Mrs Browns boys) now whenever I wear them he calls me Mrs B, he's such a charmer :-) Love it hahahahaha thanks for the afternoon laugh
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 15:44
you can get them in all the big supermarkets here and arahlou said, you can also pick them up in Boots, claires and Dasio. I have all different sizes and I love them, even tho the Husband takes the mick when i ahve them in :-) I had mine in doing the hovering and was told I looked like Freddie Mercury in "I want to break free" video
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 15:37
27-30k Have a consultation first Best surgeons for this are Dr Jaffar Khan ( I am biased as he did mine) Dr Allen Rezai Other posters may also be able to add Always use a reconstructive surgeon also
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 15:32
I am a woman :) and I will be sponsoring my daughter for her visa. To do this, I need a ‘No objection certificate’ from my husband. Does anyone have a pro-forma they can give me? Go to one in the typing shops and get it in Arabic also ( Incase they require this)
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 15:32
I am a woman :) and I will be sponsoring my daughter for her visa. To do this, I need a ‘No objection certificate’ from my husband. Does anyone have a pro-forma they can give me? Go to one in the typing shops and get it in Arabic also ( Incase they require this)
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 12:18
I wish I picked them up from the UK when I saw them in SuperDrug Store. Anyone know where I can find them. Thanks. I have seen them in Claires Accessories, big supermarkets. Do you mean the Velcro ones?
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 11:50
I've been using Ariel but have started getting an itchy rash which I think is linked to my nut allergy. I looked to switch to Persil but that has almonds in. Which washing powders are you guys using? I can't get the one I used to use in the UK here. I use the Persil liquid from C4 in the big blue bottle I don't know the ingredients though sorry
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 11:38
Nice to see a full page spread in 7 Days this morning talking about Road Safety! Let's hope those that need it, read it :) I reckon it is quite simple, buckle up, get off phone and indicate That is just the tip of the iceberg ;-)
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 11:17
C4 has a huge sale on camping gear. Tents, chairs, blow up beds etc. They are very cheap and perhaps sell sleeping bags also
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 11:13
May I ask if somebody would be kind enough to post the link as I do not get the 7 days in my area. http://7daysindubai.com/couple-abu-dhabi-accused-beating-maid-death-dumping-body/
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 11:12
i have seen a report that they found a door and 4 poeple were on the flight with fake passports... It doesn't look good. They have now said it wasn't a door but a Pontoon? 2 passports were fake they were reported stolen from an Austrian and Italian man I would of assumed when they were reported stolen they would of been flagged and cancelled. Huge breach of security which is alarming.
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 10:08
SL - that would be fantastic if its still out of stock here. GE - just maim them,,,, although maiming does have a tendancy to increase noise..... No problem at all, will add it to my list. I don't leave until 18.04 so remind me closer to the time
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 09:47
DR Andrea on Al Wasl The only lady I will ever go and see
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 09:45
I "think" that its only Choitrahms that stock it..... will keep checking and hoping..... if not may have to wait till i go to blighty in the summer and nuclear stockpile it... Thanks for looking. How was Eric? Did the zimmer frame hold out? I go home in April if you need some emergency supplies. They aren't heavy and wont dent my shopping and toiletry space if you need any
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 09:45
if in a hurry, you can always microwave.. when i meal prep for the week.. i usually microwave.. but they are best roasted with cinnamon... mmmm Oooooh sounds good. I can feel an interesting dinner coming on tomorrow. Do you just roast in the overn as normal and then add cinnamon or add it right at the start? I mash them with carrots and add lots of black pepper yum
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Latest post on 10 March 2014 - 09:44
It made me feel sick. The world is a terrible place!
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 16:56
Has anyone seen these for sale here in Dubai? Splash in MOE sells these sorts of things and always has a sale on
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 16:55
This thread was created in 2011 :-)
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 15:43
Thanks Girls x Yes we now realize it's tougher than we think .... & sum of our advice is a bit outdated. Things moving fast now that more Brits & Europeans arriving makes things all the more competitive .. it's a city too where a face fits so not much point sending out a zillion CVs :( .. In the meantime I will tell him to get a job in the pub - that might work lol Free drink ha If I do hear of anything I will keep you posted They do have an exhibition in Abu Dhabi called IDEX but I believe it is not on till 2015 Good place to smooze and network
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 15:26
Thanks a lot Sarah, any idea if there is a specific country? They are more expensive than the white ones you talked about You can see they look better quality if that makes sense :-)
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 15:01
Any idea where i can get sweet potatoes from.. i went to C4, Lulu and coop and the sweet potatoes there are really bad.. i want those yummy dark orange flesh ones.. not the white weird looking ones.. would spinneys have it? Spinneys Al Maya Choitrham
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 14:53
UAE military recruit through old boys network ( They get thousands of applicants) and now of many people leaving the services who are ex friends/colleagues I dealt with the principal recruiter 2 years ago and even though he was a fab guy he said he had applications coming out his ears from UK service personnel. Due to recommendation Primarily they have infantry Parachute regiment and Royal Military Police , Marines W02 and above however many were laid off last year Most of the lads I know, know each other from their service and that is how they found roles I know nothing about the airside of things though sorry Anti Piracy is badly paid and long trips away as the other guy said I wish him luck! :-) Need to be in a beer garden now with a cold shandy ha
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 13:16
Does he have any ex colleagues out here? As the other posted said what did he do in the Armed Forces I wish I was in the pub :-)
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 12:57
As Sarahlou says it's pretty tough out here to find jobs for ex military. My friend's husband took 2 years to get something with a private security firm out here this was with him already having plenty of contacts. He spends 3-4 months at time in places such as Afghanistan or Iraq etc few days back then out again. They're going back to the UK next month as can't deal with the separation etc. I forgot to add that also. A few people I know are leaving CP in Iraq/Afghan as their rotas have changed to 3 months on, 6 weeks off and they too are missing family
 
 
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