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Latest post on 21 September 2014 - 06:19

A full 24 hours of it - still going. Wondering if it is Iceland related!! Or if something else is brewing!

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Latest post on 20 September 2014 - 16:14

About 40 mins assuming you are out of Mirdif with no problems, straight down MBZ road, swing a right at Um Suqeim St to Al Khail Rd, then another right at Kamila St, a left at Dubai Intl Academy which goes straight into the back of JLT. Really not too bad. On the way back it will depend what time you are leaving, but avoid Hessa St in any direction.

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Latest post on 20 September 2014 - 10:03

I think a letter from DH's HR assuring them visa is under process and will be finalised by the time it reaches port (they can even enclose copies of whatever bits they have started visa process with) will sort it out.

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Latest post on 20 September 2014 - 09:13

I used to work for Crown Relocations and before that Allied Pickfords and we often customs cleared and delivered household shipments before the residence visa was finished. I think it used to be allowed but I believe now the visa has to be in place before it is released from port.

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Latest post on 20 September 2014 - 09:01

These are all great suggestions! I love nextdirect.ae -- so much cheaper than Next here, it arrives in 4 days and free shipping. :)

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Latest post on 20 September 2014 - 08:54

Your shipping shouldn't clear the port in UAE without DH's visa, but it should be able to leave now. If required you could get your DH's HR Dept to provide a letter confirming employment & that his visa is under process, that should help. edited by Tattie Bogle on 20/09/2014

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 07:37

Here's a map SH [url=https://www.google.ae/maps/place/The+Courtyard/@25.143323,55.223502,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x239589e1738f74eb'>link[/url'> ETA - it says on that closed today edited by Tattie Bogle on 19/09/2014

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 07:12

Gosh it's SOOO close. 8 out of 32 results in. NO 207,587 50.17% YES 206,146 49.83%

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Latest post on 19 September 2014 - 06:55

The BBC have results as they are coming in from across the 32 councils. http://www.bbc.com/news/events/scotland-decides/results

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 17:01

Traditional scottish shortbread has rice flour in it too ;)

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 16:55

Oldtimer - Because this service is only in T3, if you are flying any other airline or into another airport then you need an Egate. BritsAbroad, if you can't find the telephone number you can go into Immmigration nr Trade Centre roundabout and speak to the Egate counter there and see if they can help.

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 16:52

I love Jumeirah Beach Park and also Mamzar Beach Park, as both the beaches have tall palm trees on the beach, it makes them look so pretty. :) http://www.freeimagebazaar.com/deal-images/large-a-long-shot-of-trees-at-al-mamzar-beach-park_freeimagebazaar-518e6cdeb2e8f-mamzar.jpg

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 16:50

) *Abra is a good shout, I think it's 150Dhs for a 1 hour private cruise. You can spend half a day doing that and wondering around the various souks Or just 1 AED in each direction to sit on the boat with the normal population who use the Abra for their daily travel back and forth across the creek - which is much more fun :)

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 16:48

thanks for the advice MMM. I believe that as the seller has dispatched the item and it did reach Dubai, according to Ebay's regulations she has fulfilled her obligations. I don't think she is responsible in terms of obligation to the buyer for it having turned round again and being sent back to the UK, but she is being particularly [i'>unhelpful [/i'> - it was last seen at a sorting office in the UK and she won't do anything about it. :/: Never mind I got another one. :)

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 06:41

It's always much cooler when you are actually on the beach, and it's definitely getting better in the morning. As long as you are out of the sun between 12-3 I think it would be ok! Winter is coming! Yipee!

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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 06:38

You are also likely to get a much better response/outcome from a shop on Ebay rather than a private seller, mine was a private seller and she refuses to take any action with Royal Mail in the UK to look for the missing item, and Royal Mail will only deal with her as she is the sender. It was an antique item which was quite expensive so lesson learned! grr.

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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 17:00

M&S does some really good ones too, bit of a struggle to get in and out of :-P but they really work.

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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 04:16

Yes and it was a disaster, item was returned to the UK and is now missing. :( Now I get it delivered to an address in the UK and someone brings it over, it is much easier.

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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 04:14

Wow, thanks sooo much for all the info :)

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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 20:04

Try these shops that sell uniforms, maid uniforms, chef trousers etc. There used to be one in Um Suqeim Spinneys centre - I think it's still there but not sure!

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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 19:04

Yes there will be kiddies - ranged from 5 to 10. thanks :)

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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 19:01

Thanks Miss S Overpriced in terms of room prices or F&B? Also - are there 3 hotels in one resort? Which one has the best views etc? Thanks :)

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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 18:43

Probably lucky it was just a 500 AED fine as it would come under the same category as part time maids/part time gardeners etc. Anything you don't get a receipt for you can consider to be illegal.

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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 17:23

Wow - where did this come from?! Drive safely everyone.

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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 17:35

So she is basically incredibly homesick, grieving, not able to speak your languages properly, lonely and isolated. What about asking the Embassy to give you details of some other maids who can speak her language that she can spend her Fridays with, give her something to look forward to. It sounds as though you have now got to the root cause of the issue and that things will improve.

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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:52

Nobody seems to have addressed what it is she is doing when she is 'hiding' in her room. Does she have internet access? Is it that she is whiling away the hours chatting with her family, and is the root cause of these issues homesickness? Or is she actually properly hiding, sitting in her room moping on her own? Or, worse, is she actually hiding something from you and needs to limit the time she spends with you in case you notice her condition. It's all possible. Can you give us some more information?

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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 16:45

Thanks all she is going to the Dr xx

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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 14:22

Hi all Friend is watching this thread please for any help and advice you can give Her 4-5 month old hasn't fed for 9 hours and is arching his back and won't feed, she hasn't slept and neither has he, he is hungry but won't feed or sleep What can she do? Please help if you have any advice, thanks

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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 05:08

That's a good idea for LT's passport situation. It is quite interesting to see the split between cities, Glasgow is apparently firmly Yes while Edinburgh is No. I do think there are going to be problems after the result, whatever the result is. edited by Tattie Bogle on 14/09/2014

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 20:27

That all sounds like a real pickle LT :(

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 20:15

LT, why will a YES mean you'd lose your home in Cyprus? :(

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 19:27

I'm not in a 'tiss' I was just sharing with those Scots amongst us EWers what has been decided so far regarding citizenship and passports, as there may be others who have not been looking into it all with too much detail as we can't partake in the vote.

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 19:20

Isn't being stateless the same for UK passports now? I might be wrong but... If I had my kids in the UAE and their partner was not born in UK but they both have UK passports then they had their kids in Singapore (for example) then isn't there an issue with automatic right to a UK passport for their kids? OK, I added this at the same time as TB.. edited by nicedaynat on 13/09/2014 Yes I think the birth has to take place in the UK otherwise no automatic right to a passport is given.

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 19:16

it's not a question of that Izzy, it's a relevant point for people who live abroad, have their children abroad, and when those children have spent little or no time in their 'home country' at all. What happens to those children when they have[i'> their[/i'> children abroad? People may be right if they think those people are not entitled to a passport from that country (whether it is Scotland or any other country) but then where DO they obtain a passport from if they live somewhere like the UAE which doesn't grant citizenship. It's a whole big pickle of bother.

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 19:08

If Scotland does vote to leave the UK, why would Scots think they can keep their UK passport? That's not what LT and I are discussing, it's the uncertainty of not being entitled to ANY passport, even Scottish, if you continue to live abroad and have your children abroad, and potentially becoming stateless in years to come.

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 18:55

Hilton Resort & Spa the villas have a large hot tub outside, does it have to be a pool or is it just something to lounge in?!

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 18:50

An evening shwarma picnic on a rug, with a paddle in the sea at sunset :)

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 18:48

You can use the RTA journey planner :) http://wojhati.rta.ae/dub/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en

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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 18:46

I really hadn't done too much research or reading on it all until DH asked earlier today what happens to passports/citizenship for expats, and children of expats who are born abroad and [i'>those [/i'>children's children, if they are born abroad. Do you really think a YES vote will happen though LT? Although I would love Scotland to be its own little country, it all sounds too complicated to sort out. Would not like to have to be making the voting decision this week!

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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 17:06

Nope, not in my world!

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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 16:54

I would/do. Is there a rule where EW'ers can only visit Jumeirah/New Dubai salons?

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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 16:37

I love Dubai. Just called fave restaurant and they said I can pay on Sunday when I am passing. Yipee. :) Thanks all though, good to know.

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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 16:25

They've sat so nicely and been so good all day that it does tend to 'all come out' in a familiar environment, lol. Don't forget they are also mostly exhausted from a new school routine and the heat at this time of year, it takes a few weeks to adjust and get into the swing of things. Tantrums, meltdowns and general grumpiness all perfectly normal at this time of year. And that's just the mums! :-P

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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:49

Lime Tree Cafe would probably be quite switched on with things like that.

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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:20

Please tell me which salon charges AED50 for a blowdry?. In 8 years I have never paid that cheaply even when I had very short hair. I genuinely would love to know where charges that amount Satwa, Karama, Bur Dubai :)

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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:19

The FeelPink salon offers a home service, but they vastly increased their prices last year and now it feels more expensive than going to a salon. I don't think the blow dry will be within your price range :( but may be worth negotiating if you will be a regular customer.

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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:17

It's quite difficult to get them and also to get them with a long expiry date. Certain hospitals will only issue them if you have had the prescription issued by a GP in that hospital (I'm sure American Hospital do this and possibly Medcare too however Medcare may accept your Mediclinic prescription, I'd call to ask). Emirates Hospital issue with a prescription from GPs outside their hospital however the shelf life on them is quite short. If you can (and are allowed to with UAE regulations) bring them in from abroad then that would be the best option!

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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 16:15

Try printing out some pictures and heading up to the Warsan garden area - keep trying different shops until you find someone who has some or who knows where to get them ;)

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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 18:43

Yes, it's about 700 AED and you can do this yourselves at Immigration (DNRD Trade Centre Roundabout)

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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 18:06

Hi AC, welcome to the UAE. There's no Primark, but for cheapy bits like Tshirs, vest tops, leggings etc, the best place is Max which you'll find in MCC, Oasis, Ibn Batutta. We also have Matalan and F&F (The tesco clothing range), Matalan you'll find in MCC or Lamcy plaza, F&F in Oasis. Both are more expensive than UK but still pretty cheap overall.

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