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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 21:08
I know nothing of these things, but when I have visited Istanbul, the ladies have had their heads covered, and were wearing a long-sleeved coat and trousers. Multi-coloured, not black. Not yet seen a Turkish lady wearing an abaya. Or am I misunderstanding your question - is there a type of abaya known as a Turkish Abaya? I'm genuinely interested. Sorry I can't help you. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 16/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:02
I think I've seen them in the Spanish place at Al Qasr. If I tried them, they weren't particularly good, or I would have remembered and been able to tell you about them properly. OK, now I'm fed up, I'm racking my brain cell to remember where I've seen them.. Might get back to you, sorry not to be more help.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 18:59
Derien, really glad to hear the teacher's on top of it and your boy's feeling better already. Interesting stuff about the testosterone surge at 7 years old, too. Thanks, EW, I've learnt something today.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 18:16
Could I just point out that Dogcatcher is not the OP.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 11:55
Someone recently told me that they had a two months' notice clause put into their housing contract, so that if their job circumstances changed, they would be able to leave before the year was up. I don't know where that would leave them with the money paid in advance, though.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 11:48
Hijacking here - Claire, was it my imagination or did you say there were good places to buy plants in Satwa?
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 11:40
Or should she get it repaired and deduct money from the tenants deposit? It is their fault for leaving a tap running whilst on holiday. Yes, that's the way to do it. Aren't they expected to leave a place in the condition in which they found it, apart from usual wear and tear, which leaving a shower on over a long period is not?
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 11:35
Derien, no suggestions, just a hug and good luck for the meeting. Maybe the teacher will be able to give you good advice.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:34
I'd probably allow about an hour, although it might take you slightly less, depending on traffic. There used to be a minibus that runs from Jumeira Beach Hotel to Bab al Shams, but I don't know if that runs any more. Might be worth checking. It only takes us 45 mins from our end of town (Meadows), easy journey. Oh, but that was before they shut the Al Khail roundabout.. Shouldn't think the bus runs from JBH as Bab al Shams is no longer owned by the Jumeirah group, I believe. Now part of the Meydan group, I think.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 09:37
I did wonder about that too, Shamat, though it's not really under tents, either, is it? Mind you, what would be wonderful would be for the couple to stay the night at Bab al Shams after going to the Al Hadeerah restaurant, but that's more of an anniversary than a birthday thing to do, isn't it!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 09:10
I think Jebel Ali resort does a romantic dinner (for 2, but you can always ask for more, I imagine) on their beach: http://www.jebelali-international.com/promotions/restaurant/Dinner_under_the_stars.aspx Or do you think your friend means a desert safari: http://travel.theemiratesnetwork.com/to_do/dubai_desert_safari.php Enjoy!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 23:29
A better question might be 'where can I find X product?' - most of us make trips to several supermarkets to tick off all the boxes on our shopping lists on a regular basis. It's one of the things my friends back in the states can't quite understand why it takes me so many days to get my shopping done. Because I'm running around to all the different stores. LOL Same applies in the UK and Switzerland. I can't find everything I want in one supermarket there, either.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 21:38
There have been a few threads on here about this but apparently the usual hang out to hire guys with trucks is by DAA in Al Barsha just when you turn off of umm Suqueim Rd. Not sure if they are there on Friday though. Worth going to have a look and an ask tomorrow morning, though. Sorry, can't remember if we've used them on a Friday.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 18:21
They were probably celebrating having managed to leave the GITEX car park..
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 18:01
The worst that will happen is that they'll look at you oddly and the best is that you could find you and your children good German friends ;)
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 14:07
M People - Moving on up A man needs a woman like a fish needs a bicycle... Erme - isn't that "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle"? (It sounds much better that way, in my opinion :D) In which case, is the song "Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World", by U2?
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 13:43
I'm sorry, I can't help you, just couldn't read and run. Wishing you all the best for your recovery.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 13:14
born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes Woke Up This Morning by Alabama 3 (Theme to Sopranos?) Rain, sea, surf, sand, clouds and sky Hush now baby, don't you cry
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 13:10
There is already a thread about this here: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=161627
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 13:07
No slamming from me. I think there's a big difference between people like you, and the two men in the Ibn Battuta Mall (it's not the first time I've heard of this happening there).
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 11:06
Nimonemo, I think that your visits to villages in Africa are extremely different from men going into a Dubai Mall and taking surreptitious photos of children without them or their parents being aware of it.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 10:10
Quite clearly the answer to the question is very simple for some, for others, like myself, the only answer I can give is 'No Mans Land'. That is where I am from. I can tell you where my parents are from, but even then, they left at the age of 16 for other lands, so now at the age of 70+ does that even count? TBH I hate this question. I'm curious, does this mean there is no place you consider your home? Or there is nowhere you feel you have roots? Nowhere that influenced you strongly whilst you were growing up? I'm not expecting any answers, since you hate that sort of question, but would be really interested to know!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 10:05
According to the Dubai FAQs information guide, this is what it says in "The Dubai Code of Conduct decency rules and laws": Q: Photos of people - and especially photos of women and families - in public places shall not be taken without their permission. Taking photos of people is a sensitive issue in Dubai’s local culture. UQ. Not clear if it is a law? I can't find the relevant page on www.dubai.ae.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 09:56
Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy, To be calm when you've found something going on.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 22:07
Toto: Africa. Near the village, the peaceful village.... The Tokens: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) Sugar plum fairy came and hit the streets Lookin' for soul food and a place to eat
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 20:48
Scribs, all my good wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 19:06
Thank you for posting that, Aleta.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:41
Those are just the ages when they will be bored wherever you go.. Maybe they should just take electronic games with them and sit and enjoy the food.. Somebody just mentioned Beachcombers at Jumeirah Beach Hotel as a family-friendly Saturday brunch - maybe they could go swimming from the beach there, that might amuse them for a bit?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:29
The Cellar closed 3 weeks ago. I don't know what, if anything, will replace it. It is a real shame. It was reall good and good value for money. Latitude does a good Saturday brunch, nice and family-orientated and there's an excellent Saturday Roast lunch buffet (including oinks) at Nineteen at the Address at the Montgomerie Club.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:23
We went there with an emergency on a Friday 3 weeks ago and the chap on duty got the diagnosis right, problem was, there was no gynaecologist available to do the ultrasound which was necessary to confirm the diagnosis, so we landed up at Welcare. We were impressed, he had done other tests to rule out other things and then decided, after some treatment which didn't work, that it must be gynaecological. I'm sorry, I don't know his name, but I think he was Egyptian?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:20
Bianca, referring to the thread about names, I really like your name and also Chiara :D
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:18
I'm a traditionalist when it comes to names, or should I say I like *proper* names rather than *made up* names and to me they all sound a bit daft with the exception of Nina and Giselle that are *proper* names within the context of the countries they originate. But.... each to their own. I fully understand that one man's trash is another man's treasure. I agree... My friend named her little boy Orlando - she asked me if if i liked it my response was you wont find another Orlando in the vacinity so well done :) Another friend has a little girl called Autumn Orlando after the character in "As You Like It"?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:16
I still very much love my wee girls name - Gabriella (and yes she is a wee angel - well sometimes) Our first daughter would have been called that and still is, in our hearts. We love the name - but more because of the Johnny Halliday song, "Gabrielle" :D
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:05
Would it be something to do with the 40 days of celebration for the 40th anniversary of the formation of the UAE, perhaps? The celebrations start on October 26th, I think I read.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 11:02
My mother is half-Devonshire, half-Irish and her parents met at the Royal Palace in Madrid, where they worked for the King and Queen of Spain. They emigrated to France at the time of the revolution in Spain and then settled in England, running a sweetie-shop. My father was Breton, though born in Fez, as his father was a military man, and he met my mother when he went to work in the French Section of the BBC World Service. So I'm a bit of a mixture, born in the London suburbs, lived and worked in London, Belgium, France, New York and Geneva. Married to a Greek, with a daughter who is more Swiss than anything else. Second year in Dubai and still amazed to be here - admittedly, we are amongst those who manage to live in a little ex-pat bubble. My residence visa is in my Swiss passport. edited by simpleasabc on 12/10/2011 <em>edited by simpleasabc on 12/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 23:25
Khatoon, My Husband and I (said in Queenie's broadcasting voice) had a "date" at the Lakes Club this evening and discussed how we were really happy to be chatting together and enjoying each other's company after 20 years of marriage. We are grateful to be here, not in Europe. Our poor daughter has had an appalling time recently, we hope she will get better soon and we were thanking God for her and for each other. We are also grateful for the teachers at her new school, who are amazing. Sorry if that sounds soppy but hope it may help you somehow. Also hope you get your visa sorted soon.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 23:13
But Irooni, what if your parents are from two different countries? And what if you never get to spend any significant time in those countries and are brought up in a different country? Sorry but you user name sounds just like Alex's shoes! Just polish them, dear Alexis, dear Alexis, dear Alexis, just polish them :D
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 18:47
I use European credit cards on both Amazon UK and US. I think the main thing is to register your Kindle to the UK or US site in order to be able to download a wider variety of books. The only thing is, I don't know if you are then allowed to use your UAE cc to pay. Sorry I can't be more help.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 15:32
Yes, they do, they wanted to charge us for removal of stuff last November. It was very expensive, so we just found a man with a van.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 14:22
The link doesn't get me anywhere, but if it's Fettes in Edinburgh, it certainly always used to have an excellent reputation. Didn't [b'>Tony Bliar[/b'> go there? *like* Fairly sure that was a Grauniad/Privat Yee original ;)
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 14:16
Definitive Central Perk in Jumeirah 3 (between Jumeirah Road and Spinneys) and Shakespeare & Co in Al Wasl Road, next to Choitrams. Food and service is good, but the most important thing is - the interior and atmosphere. Ooh, good to know, I spotted Central Perk for the first time last week (whilst getting lost on my way home from somewhereorother) and wondered what it was like :) Will try and find it again sometime. My own particular fave is Shakespeare's at the Town Centre, particularly in winter when you can sit outside and inhale the scent of the apple shisha :D
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 13:44
You can use Shop and Ship with John Lewis...just give them the Shop and Ship address and then it will be couried to you here (be careful of the weight though) Yes, it's got much more expensive over the past year.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 13:40
I've only sent documents from that DHL desk and they provided the envelope and were exorbitantly expensive for sending a contract back to Greece. I should imagine they would provide the box but the cost would probably be the same as the dress itself :( Have you had a look here? http://www.dhl.co.ae/en/mail/international_services/parcel.html There's a contact number you could try, as well.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 13:36
In mild cases, or if it's caught early enough, physiotherapy will help.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 13:30
Hi, prego, and congratulations! I haven't given birth here but have recently been frequenting the gynae and obstetrics department of the Welcare Hospital and have only praise for the care my daughter received there in an emergency and subsequently. If I were to be having a baby now, I would be happy to have it here, with my little experience. Also, has anyone told you you are not obliged to have an epidural? :D
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 22:52
Does anyone feel the same way I do about the roads being finally completed around the school but still a hassle for the parents picking up? Does the fact that you have to go all the way to springs to turn back bother anyone else but me?And what is the school management doing by being rude policemen? I'm sure it doesn't - writing as a former DIA parent, I'd be furious. Couldn't believe it when I saw the "no left-hand turn" sign at the car-park exit. Seems pretty pointless.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 19:53
I'm watching iPlayer now, (sort of;) ) but I don't download programmes to keep for later, I just watch as and when, if that makes a difference?
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 14:01
The link doesn't get me anywhere, but if it's Fettes in Edinburgh, it certainly always used to have an excellent reputation. Didn't Tony Bliar go there?
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 13:55
Apparently, Dubizzle works, if you're selling at a good price - see: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=160560
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 12:09
Put a call out for Arohadxb, I think she mentioned having a 4x4 gathering sand in her driveway.
 
 
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