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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 15:08
The Maldives - divine! I would also book independently (try Atol Paradise) who were very competitive and came back several times with revised prices and packages. We went all inclusive which worked out brilliantly as it is expensive and it jut took away that aspect of the spoil of the holiday,. We stayed at felithiyo wihich is a Northern Atol and everything was just perfect. We even negotiated up grading to a bungalow on stilts whilst we were there for a good price. So worth waiting and upgrading in resort.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 15:02
Mine was really simple. I went to health center with 2 photo's paid the fee (100 ryals) and it was ready in 10 days for collection. This was in Al Khor but I am assuming there must be somewhere that does the same in Doha.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 15:00
I can highly recommend my personal trainer Jo Jo. He is an extellent PT and also a trained physio so can exercise also through /after injury. He will come to your compound gym and is really extrememly motivational. Good at weight loss/diet programme also (and competitively cheap. Hope this helps. His number is 66076036 give him a call and tell him you saw the reocommendation on here,
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Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 16:28
Way way too hot at present and Ramadam restrictions will be upon us soon. Not a great time to get a feel for the place frankly!
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Latest post on 10 July 2012 - 15:32
I lived there and know several people who do - happily! It's a well tended community, very safe ( speed limit 25km) great facilities subsidised restaurants, nice pools, gym, club house. Huge staff turnover currently in BS school but well resourced facility. Only for employees of RAS GAS. New mall I see opened with Lulu so should make shopping a bit easier although I enjoyed my once weekly drive to Doha .
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 05:36
I think I read on a forum post that someone always had a 'fire evacuation' bag ready in the awful event of being evacuated from their accomodaton. It made me think a little more carefully about my own evacuation procedure... I have since bought batteries for my torch and have it by my bed. I used to be in the military and we always had to put the opening of our pillow cases facing towards the door. The rationale was that if you awoke in a smoke filled bedroom you could put your hand to the pillow case and know the direction of the exit even if you couldn't see it. Also a friend who works in the hotel industry said that one a fire safety course they were told that if you take the hose off the shower or the personal shower by the toilet and put it down the toilet past the u bend and into the pipe. Here there is clear air access which if necessary you can breath. I always, always note fire evacutaion points in hotels when I stay there and as I live in an apartment I know the exact number of steps to the fire exit (again from military training). I think it is very important to consider our safety seriously. Does anyone have any other safety tips to add? http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Safe-During-a-House-Fire edited by Sleepless50 on 23/06/2012 <em>edited by Sleepless50 on 23/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 05:25
I got mine from Bahrain optics in CC. Surely though, any opticians will make tinted lenses and replace those in sunglassses? I wanted specific Chanel ones and there was no problem. A note though that the 'reacta light types do not activate over a certain temperature (and I am not sure exactly what it is) When I was coming from UK I thought this might be the solutiion to not having to change spectacles when going from outside to iniside and vica versa. A point worth noting and looking into.
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 04:50
He is also an excellent massage therapist and his brother a swimming instructor (just about ticked all boxes there what talented guys they are!) For those people now finding time on their hands whilst the malls are closed what a great (and beneficial) way of whiling away those spare Doha hours... <em>edited by Sleepless50 on 23/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 04:44
Boys travelling over 18 do need an exit permit. My son (I was his sponsor) always needed one. I would go with him to immigration (as his sponsor) pay and sign the document, It was pretty simple and painfree (immigration building at airport near long stay car park. Boys/men over 18 DO need an exit visa from their sponsor. My son was here studying until he was 19 and I, as his sponsor always had to get him one issued. I am assuming son's are on family sponsorship so husbands/dads will get one as above like I did, from immigration.
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 01:12
Yes, he is willing to come to your compound and really very good. What I like best about it all is the commitment you make witht the p.t means that you have to get ready and go do it! (he is very motivating) His name is Jo Jo and contact email is [email protected] I can highly recommend.
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 03:40
Boys travelling over 18 do need an exit permit. My son (I was his sponsor) always needed one. I would go with him to immigration (as his sponsor) pay and sign the document, It was pretty simple and painfree (immigration building at airport near long stay car park.
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 03:36
This has been a thread before. I can recommend a guy who is excellent and good prices/results. Come back to me on here if you need his contact details.
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 03:33
How about trying Merzam Bin Mahmoud, near Ramada. Good for access to airport and central to most places. Good accomodation and well managed. Gym, indoor pool, lots with balconies, I can recommend.
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Latest post on 05 June 2012 - 05:48
We went in August last year - booked also with Atoll Paradise (who were magnificient and will find you what you want and then negotiate a better price!) We went to Felithiyo - northern Atol - breathtaking and the most perfect holiday from start to finish. Yes, I would recommend all inclusive and whilst there you can negotiate a room upgrade also - we did again for a good price so stayed in a delux villa on stillts on water. Enjoy. We are going to return this year - bliss
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Latest post on 05 June 2012 - 05:38
Star Tailors and Textiles Near Karwa Bus station (Above Persian Jewellery) Gold Souk. Tailors name is Sunil Telephone 66528596. Expert European dress maker. He will copy anything! Hope this helps. Best to go about 3.30 in the afternoons as parking is not so good in the Gold Souk area.
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 17:31
Well done!
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 17:29
Thank you so much to anyone who voted for me on here. I hope someone who gave me a vote is returned with an IPAD. I won the first prize of 25,000 ryals business class tickets world wide. Now what to do, where to go ....? Suggestions please... :)
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 17:38
As I see it Qatar holdings would want to secure the right venue for both Hamleys and indeed Harrods - hence there is a real chance they will be included in this prime development site. I understood the competition was to shortlist 10 suitable venues for the project and that all the shortlisted entries I am assuming will be invited to tender for retail space. The competition was surely purely to raise the profile of Msherieb properties as they are offering such good prizes. IPADS for votes for whoever you decide to vote for (if indeed you do) I personally have given every shortlisted entry my vote...
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 17:32
I agree! I think any good book store would be a welcome asset to this country. I am under the impression that all the shortlisted entries will be looked at as possible retail outlets in Downtown Doha and not just the one that wins (I think that is just a huge advertising thing to bring awareness to the project.) I actually suggested several retail outlets including a leading competitor bookshop Waterstones. Just so happens that the Hamleys entry was shortlisted. I just am in support of any good and different outlets other than fast food - although a place there is already so much of that.
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 07:27
I have just checked the votes and really people if you want to have more children's facilities in Doha then you should really give this venue your vote...
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Latest post on 04 May 2012 - 07:25
I agree that Hamleys in Dubai is no where near as good as the London flag ship store. (by the way I am a teacher and in no way linked to Hamleys!) From a teachers perspective I wanted to suggest a retail outlet that catered for children (and the London store has events/competitions and free entertainment), I think in Qatar it is a struggle to find good quality toys/games for children which also have an educational value. ELC does it but with also minimum stock and retail space. Mshereib are currently in the development phase of what should be a great asset in Downtown Doha and as they invited people to recommend stores they would like to see (and I was doing very 'blue sky thinking' when I entered!) Maybe they will strive to make it bigger and better in Qatar and put Hamleys firmly leading in the Middle East in Qatar... I would welcome yours and anyone elses vote. Also please do go and vote for Discover Children's Story Center by A. Sukri - that sounds like an amazing thing to include there also... Help shape Downtown Doha. Thanks
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Latest post on 03 May 2012 - 20:47
You got my vote (and many of my friends also ...) My suggestion was Hamleys and currently I am in the lead. I think there is a place for both outlets in Downtown Doha and not just more places to eat. I wish him well!
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 03:55
Thank you for your votes... I have to say apart from it actually being a really great store and I would love for it to come to Qatar all the other (or rather most!) entries are also good.... a good children's book shop there also. Please go and vote! I am now like a woman consumed and really aught to venture into politics... I have asked everyone to vote and lots seem to be supporting me. What a wonderful community we are in the expat world... Anway thank you to those who have and those who will.... and really I should sleep. I do have a day job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 16:07
Yes Puppy Love me too.... Hamleys is a really exiciting shop - and now my children are grown up I still visit there when I can... Come on everyone join in the fun of voting please.... (not to mention that I get a flight out of here if I win.... so please support!) x
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 14:50
Please do take time to vote. It would be really appreciated. Thank you
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 13:13
The Msherieb development project in downtown Doha is now looking for retail outlets to put there. As there is a real lack in good quality toy stores I decided to enter a competition to persuade the developers to include the iconic store Hamleys here in Doha. News is I have been shortlisted. For those not familiar with this iconic British Store it would be a huge asset in Doha. Retails all the best in educational, electronic, current trends, you name it take a look and see for yourself http://www.hamleys.com Definitely a place to while away the hours with children and adults alike and a great attraction for Doha. Now if you would like to see this store here in Doha PLEASE would you give me your online vote. If you join in you could also win one of three IPAD's so worth just helping for that. For Facebook and tweets follow http://apps.facebook.com/mdd-app/ This is the Tweet address - Shape #DowntownDoha, vote for this retail outlet Click here: http://bit.ly/GYe8yM Please help to get the stores we really would like to see here in Doha Vote Hamleys Elizabeth Holloway Thank you so much for your support. Don't forget there are IPADS up for grabs for just voting!!! (and I stand to win a great prize too!!!!) :):):) edited by Sleepless50 on 20/04/2012 <em>edited by Sleepless50 on 20/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 09:27
Try Compass. They have a new school at Rayyan with nursery (EY1) places. They are expanding to a full school there in September
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 09:57
MIne is a perfect fit! I have had one made in the UK previously which I always woke up having spit it out in the night. For me it is his understanding of sorting out my grinding which is not just responsible for wrecking your teeth but also eentually locking your jaw and in my case causin headaches and jaw pain! I feel almost cured!
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 20:27
Hi I got mine from Qatari Lebanese Medical Complex Dr Jo (Hobeiche Joseph) D.D.S , U.D in occlusion and fixed prothedontics Master in Oral Biology M.B A.I P.H.D (he is also anm excellent smile makeover consultant / cosmetic dentistry. Ahmed Bin Hanbal Street - Old Airport Tel 4666028 He made a temporary one and then the proper one is amazingly comfortable. He monitors me every month to check the occlusion. Not cheap but can most certainly recommend him (he lectures in this field at Lebanese Dental University in Beirut) Hope this is of help
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 08:40
This was advertised at our school. I know a bit short notice but... Fun First Nursery On Saturday, 14th January 2012 (9am-1pm). Free entrance for all, lots of new, second hand items and homemade food will be on sale! Children are welcome to play in the garden under parent’s supervision! We look forward to seeing you there! Address: Zone 66, Saha 47, West Bay Across Newton International School, Lusail Street. Telephone: 44110953/55683470
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 08:34
Good luck Picklz I think you will be very happy with what he can do for you. It is seriously all about doing this for you!
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 08:29
Admirals have stopped doing their buffet breakfast which used to be really nice. last time we went there before Chrfistmas the service was terrible and I complained! I think it was 120 ryals which was supposed to include a hot choice breakfast, a bread basket, fruit juice and hot beverages. Unless they have got their act together then I would not recommend. Good cheap place which is casual and relaxed in Rik's Diner (American style) and also the Sandwich Bar (British style) La Cigale do a buffet breakfast but it is also nice to sit outside and watch people (alas on the side of the C ring road but lots of nice cars pull in!) drink coffee and eat a light breakfast.
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 17:29
They hate the smell of citrus so lemon peel, juice. skin... works in UK not sure how in the heat here!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 17:27
No, perhaps I did not word it correctly. It is 1,500 QR per month and for that you get 3 x 1 hr work outs per week and a 5 day written programme. So that would be 12 x1 hour sessions with trainer and then 2 where he monitors your progress, writes and evaluates your programme and advises. I think it is a great personal investment. He is ery good at motivation and most sessions exceed an hour to which he doesnt make additional charges,
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 18:09
Ok this is the deal for the trainer (and i can personally endorse him) QR 1,500 per month for 3 x 1hr workouts one on one and programme to include another 2 work outs independently. I have used this guy for 3 years and have had substantial results and improvement. Email me and I will send his details [email protected]
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 22:38
I have contaxt details for a really good personal trainer who will come to your compound gym. I can definitely recommend him for wieght loss, toning, body sculpting - great motivator ans support.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 02:07
Have you tried Gulf Colours? I am not sure I understand what you want but they have been really helpful with stuff I hav e wanted printing (and also excellent framing) I use the H/O near to the Airport Lulu
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 02:04
Hi, I have usedd Hamad Medical Dentist at Al KHor Medical centre using my Hamad medical card (although not admittedly in the last year as I moved into Doha) You just went with Hamad card and I think I paid 50 ryals. Service was quick, meticulously clean and the treatment very good (although I only had a check up and cleaning done) I was very happy with the service. Now on a different medicall insurance I use Qatar Lebanese Dentist Dr George or Dr Hobach. Excellent service (although not cheap my insurance pays) I could definitely recommend these dentists. Fully endorsed,
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 09:25
If you are British you can do it at the British Embassy. I did (not sure how much the fees were) Ring for an appointment.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 07:56
Hello, I wonder if anyone knows (or anyone is?) an NLP practioner or experienced counsellor suitable for a male colleague who needs some support. I thought this might be a good forum to look for some help for him. Thanks
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 07:46
Hello, does anyone know of good children's entertainers here in Doha who would be good for entertaining a large group of 4 year olds (thinking magician type but needs to be good at dealing with big groups!) Thanks
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 07:43
I have lots of spare vouchers in my book if anyone wants/needs any before they expire. Just let me know and I will check if they have not been used.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 18:23
Yes it is there and available on the shelves.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 09:57
Hi, Did you find someone? I am an experienced British teacher (National Curriculum experience) How many hours per week and rate per hour?
 
 
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