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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:21
We used one of the special offer vouchers for Bab al Shams - it was valid for a particular month, we booked one room on our chosen date and got another similar room free for the same night. I think you could also get two consecutive nights for the price of one. You pay whatever is the going rate for the date and type of room you choose, if you see what I mean, but get two for the price of one.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:12
Have you tried asking at any of the Boots outlets here? If not, you could beg on the babies' board to see if someone has any spare they will let you have, or buy from here and hope it arrives quickly: http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/metanium-nappy-rash-ointment_1_3407.html If you need a shop & ship address, you can use mine, put up your email addy and I'll send you my details if you want.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 08:37
The Rotana is fine, I've also stayed at the Danat and I remember seeing a lot of families there, they have a large pool and big garden area to play in. It's a slightly older hotel but not bad at all. I think you might mean Green Mubazzarah at the base of Jebel Hafeet? That looks lovely, we hadn't spotted it or heard about it before now. Will investigate next time we go. http://www.alainenthusiast.com/weekend-fun/green-mubazzarah/
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 12:38
From their website: Quote: Academic programmes in Dubai have the same validation and monitoring system as in London, with the same examinations taken simultaneously in both cities. The Honours and Masters degrees awarded to Dubai campus students are therefore identical to those achieved by students at the London campuses, and students can transfer between campuses if they wish. Whether in London or Dubai, Middlesex University students are prepared for a significant role in the global economy. Unquote.
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 11:42
I don't know anything much about the place, but would just say that since it is an outpost of the Middlesex University in London, there doesn't seem to be any reason why the diplomas aren't recognized outside this region.
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 19:54
Water baby, how did you get on?
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 19:40
Before contacting her directly, I would like to know how sponsoring her would work and whether the employer would have to pay for food and accommodation on top of the AED2500 a month?
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:30
Haven't read through the whole thread yet, but just wondering, is this the famous mango-slicing for sick maid thread? ETA: Yesssssssssssss :D <em>edited by simpleasabc on 15/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:01
Oooh, that's good to know, Oopsiedaisy!
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 11:55
I've wondered that, but have always assumed it is one voucher per membership number. You can't ring them and ask them today, either.
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 11:46
I'm curious, in these circumstances, is it possible for the employer to state that if the maid doesn't take a flight home during the contractual period, the employer is under no obligation to pay the maid the flight money in lieu? On my husband's current contract, his company will pay for so many trips back to Europe per year, up to a certain maximum sum, but the company organizes the flights themselves and if we don't use them, we are certainly not given the money we haven't spent in lieu. Is it any different because we're talking about maids?
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 11:28
Dentro, harsh but true. Cultural differences, my Auntie Annie ;) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 15/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 20:03
The shisha place at the Madinat Jumeirah is wonderful if you like views of fake creeks and abras and of the real Burj :)
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 20:01
Is panforte the same as panettone? If so, I've definitely seen it for sale in Milk & Honey, and also in Spinneys at times of RC celebration (Christmas, Easter, papal resignation).
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 13:17
I'm seconding Pierchic, it's my favourite romantic spot in Dubai. Just off for Valentine's Day lunch there now :) (By myself :D)
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 13:05
Oh, you poor thing, Chocobella, that's awful - really goes to prove you are what you eat, doesn't it :( Sorry, but I was having serious fits about organic chicken, which is the only type I buy here, also being full of hormones (you never know, unfortunately, what with horse in beef products elsewhere..). You need to get to the Organic Food Store on Thursday evening or early Friday morning for the chicken, as it goes really fast.. Best to ring and ask them if it's arrived yet as I've often been to the one in the Greens and been told they've not had a delivery that week. Spinneys Town Centre seem to get fresh organic chicken in on Thursdays, too, and that goes quite fast, as well.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 12:59
Spinneys Town Centre always seems to have it.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 12:28
It is down to badly behaved parents, not simply badly behaved children. Children or babies of any age should not be allowed into late night movie showings, it's ridiculous, adults should be able to have at least one movie-showing a day which is child-free.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 12:18
Does anyone know where I could find organic chicken which is not plumped with Estrogen? I'm confused, I thought the whole idea of organic chicken was that it was *not* pumped full of oestrogen, and am dismayed to think that stuff labelled organic might have added hormones. Or is this just my misunderstanding of the post above? Spinneys sometimes has fresh organic chicken and as Daza says, the Organic Food shops also do, but it sells out very quickly.
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 12:12
Thanks for all the advice, ladies. Amelia, do the tailors you recommend in the other thread also make up dresses to order, or do they just do repairs?
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 13:32
Apparently, yes.
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 10:14
You can't turn up anywhere at the Burj without a reservation, in my not-so-recent experience - if your name's not on the list at the security gate, then that's that - unless they've changed their system in the past year or so. Nathalie, am not sure if kids are allowed in the Sky View bar - we went late one night with our teenager and there was no problem, but we were fortunate to be with a Jumeirah employee at the time. They are very helpful if you ask them. http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Burj-Al-Arab/Restaurants-And-Nightlife/Skyview-Bar/ Looks like not :(
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 08:45
Yes, or having cocktails in the SkyView bar one evening. It's quite expensive for any of the options, though, and I think they've brought in a minimum charge per head. Well worth doing at least once, though. The outside aircon is something else :D
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 07:06
The other guideline is at age of 35 you should have at least one annual salary as savings in cash... at age of 45 you should have 3 annual salaries as savings and at 55 - 5 annual salary and at 65 - 8 annual salaries Ah yes, in that fantasy world where everybody can shovel large amounts of savings away while still enjoying a nice life. Must be nice to live there :) So relieved it's not just me. Presuming the original remarks do not cater for paying for children's schooling and further education..
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 06:55
This is simple and never fails to impress. Your 10 year old (oops, sorry, maybe 10 month old not up for it!) can help by crushing the biscuits (put them in ziplock freezer bag in pieces, put on hard surface and bash with a rolling-pin till in small crumbs). Mascarpone and Lime Torte 200g ginger (or other) biscuits, crushed 50g butter, melted 2 x 250g (500g by any other name) tubs mascarpone cheese 40g icing sugar, sifted finely grated zest and juice of 2 limes (or 1 lemon or 1 orange) Mix biscuits and butter and press into 18cm/7in spring-sided or loose-bottomed cake tin Beat everything else together (can add 1-2 tablespoons fruit liqueur) and spread over biscuit base. Chill for 30 mins. That's it! Can decorate with lime slices or grated chocolate or melted chocolate drizzled over (I never bother with that stuff - it's delicious as is.) edited by simpleasabc on 13/02/2013 <em>edited by simpleasabc on 13/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:44
Yes, it's Shrove Tuesday and the Pontiff has given up the Papacy for Lent.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 17:24
Thanks for the advice, Frankiestar.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 17:07
Food at Beachcombers often has an Asian twist; nuggets and fishfingers for the children.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 16:43
You can look up various restaurants in any of the books here, to see which offers what: http://www.theentertainerme.com/
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 16:32
Strange how we all have different experiences, I've just started using Maids.ae and am finding them good. I think it may well depend on the maid you get, rather than the company itself.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 16:26
Whose?
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 15:21
I hope things improve today.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 11:51
Presumably if he is holding the children's passports, they are British ones? Would the Australian Embassy let you apply for passports on your children's behalf, or could you have them put on your own passport? In any case, if I were you, there is no way I would leave my children with him, he sounds too emotionally precarious to me. You are right, you need to consult a lawyer asap. I don't know if the people at this number will be able to help you, but you could give it a try.. The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF) - 24 hour Helpline Telephone: (04) 337-1413. I realise you are not British, but they may be able to point you in the direction of someone who could help you. Good luck. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 11/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 11:37
Really sorry to hear this. Don't know what to say but give sympathy. I've a couple of questions, if you don't mind answering them. If he leaves the house now and then you leave in a week, will he move back in, or do you both have to leave for some reason he's not telling you? Is there a reason behind his present behaviour apart from reaction to medication? Is there a problem with your husband's job? Does the house go with the job? Perhaps you should consider going home for a holiday whilst he sorts all this out.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 11:29
You've gotta love the irony of having your post frowned upon by the Botox brigade. Love it! Big Grin :D
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 10:57
You mean this one? There are some who believe it is a joke, and the last maid I know about who got given it to do absconded shortly afterwards, but hey :) Here it is, and don't forget Alex's shoes...... Everyday: Wash clothes Ironing Clean kitchen Clean bathrooms Make beds Tidy bedrooms Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday: Clean furniture Clean glass tables Vacuum floors Wash floors Clean cooker top Dust off room Sunday: Change sheets on beds, wash and iron them. Change towels, wash and iron them. Wash and iron table cloth / Wash table mats. Water indoor plants. Cover outside furniture. Vacumm carpets. Monday: Clean and tidy out fridge, throw anything out of date. Wash and disinfect kitchen bin. Clean cooker properly / hobb. Clean large appliances. Clean inside of microwave and oven. Tuesday: Clean inside of windows and ledges below. Dust off study / book shelves. Wednesday: Clean and polish Alex’s shoes. Water indoor plants. Thursday: Uncover, clean and arrange outdoor furniture. Clean outdoor areas and doors (entrance, patio, balconies). Once a month: Clean silver Check all wardrobes and drawers are clean and tidy. Clean top of pictures, doors, fridge, mirrors… Go through kitchen cupboards and clean interior and exterior, make sure you throw away anything out of date. Wash shower curtains in washing machine. Clean walls with sponge and water. Living Areas & Bedrooms: - All carpeting vacuumed - Vacuum, mop and dry hard floor surfaces - Stairs, mop and dry hard floor surfaces - Tidy room appearance - Dust furniture and knickknacks (damp cloth) - Make beds - General dusting Bathrooms House Cleaning: - Tile walls and bathtubs cleaned and disinfected - Shower and shower curtains cleaned and disinfected - Mirrors cleaned and shined - Sink and counters cleaned and disinfected - Floors washed and disinfected - Carpeting vacuumed - Clean and disinfect toilet - Wipe down outside cabinets, drawers and cabinet faces - General dusting Kitchen House Cleaning: - Scrub sink - Clean small countertop appliances - Clean refrigerator exterior - Outside of range hood cleaned - Top and front of range cleaned - Drip pans cleaned - Sinks cleaned and disinfected, chrome shined - Countertops cleaned and disinfected - Clean outside cabinets and cabinet faces and doors - Clean exterior of large appliances - Wipe down inside and outside of microwave - Clean table and chairs - Floors cleaned and mopped - Trash emptied - General dusting <em>edited by simpleasabc on 11/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 00:15
Curious, Oopsiedaisy, if you're not interested in Botox, why read the thread? Because it fitted nicely with the long hair over 40 and the matching handbag threads. If you check my post, you will see I was wondering how many EW were going to admit to having Botox. Boy, was I surprised!! ? Sorry, missed your wondering! Personally am worried about the dog. Have no need of botox or fillers as my fat naturally obscures wrinkles and makes me look 10 years younger :D
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 00:09
Goading people into justifying why they read particular threads... seriously??? Look at the context, seriously :D
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 23:56
Curious, Oopsiedaisy, if you're not interested in Botox, why read the thread?
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 23:34
That's the ExpatWoman for you, Deeva. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 10/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 23:03
We get a similar monthly salary and live in Dubai [b'>but on top of that we get medical ins, 3brm villa, Dewa paid, annual ticket home and schooling.[/b'> We easliy save money but it would be very diffficult if the big things weren't included. School hours here are different to Australia. For the 3-4 year olds they go from 7.30-8am to about 12-12.30. (approx) Then as they get older they stay until 2.30-3pm depending on the school. It makes finding work hard unless you have someone to pick them up or use the school bus and someone at home to meet them. Then you need a maid. Good luck I think TimTam has got to the heart of it. Good luck in your decision - but unless you have no other option in Brisbane, I don't think I would risk it, if I were you. I get the wanting an adventure part - and maybe if you came knowing you had to adhere to a strict budget, you would get something out of it - pastures new, a completely different local culture, exposure to people from many other countries - but I'm really not sure. Good luck with the decision, again. And don't forget to ask, why Ajman? :D
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 22:58
Oh, Sheelagh, you poor things.
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 19:13
From yesterday's Catboy and Geordiebird FB page: We've just found out the terrible news that our newsreader, Rebecca, was fatally injured on a boating accident in the Seychelles last night. She was a lovely girl and we are all going to miss her a lot. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Former TVNZ journo dies in Seychelles boating accident [url=tvnz.co.nz//national-news/former-tvnz-journo-dies-in-seychelles-boating-accident-5337711'>link[/url'> [u'>http://www.tvnz.co.nz//national-news/former-tvnz-journo-dies-in-seychelles-boating-accident-5337711[/u'> edited by simpleasabc on 10/02/2013 <em>edited by simpleasabc on 10/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 17:03
sJVC, for Friday Brunch it is currently AED435 per person.
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 16:25
Something else to consider - you mention your other half as "Partner" which suggests you may not be married. You will need to get married before you move to Dubai. Good luck with your deliberations. The OP's final paragraph shows she is aware of this :)
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 15:18
The Original BMAP's costings notwithstanding, you might also find this helpful: http://www.dubaifaqs.com/cost-of-living-in-dubai.php
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 15:06
Look at this map, though, for distance from Ajman to OP's husband's prospective place of employment: http://tinyurl.com/AjmantoAlJaddaf
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 14:52
I must be unlucky with my current maid from the advertiser's co, as mine appears to have no brain, very little English, butterfingers and an inability to clean properly despite taking an inordinate amount of time about it. Am currently looking round for someone else, may have found it with maids.ae, we'll see!
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 13:54
Places like Debenhams, M&S, Bloomies, Galeries Lafayette and H&M might still have winter coats, though it's heading for the spring season now, at least in "fashion" terms.
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 13:04
October has just reminded me that in Greece, it is standard practice to hire your wedding dress. Long before the present economic crisis, I remember being surprised at friends hiring their dress for the occasion, but it is really a practical thing to do and that way ladies can wear the meringue of their dreams without worrying about the cost :)
 
 
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