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Latest post on 20 June 2015 - 17:25
I won't get into their lives. Rules set and Preferences declared clearly.
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 22:23
Well, I tried to think what I would do, if in such situation. It totally depends on how I value this relationship. Its lot of stress to get involved so it better be worth the agony. If you value this relation: Are you sure of this? Sometime we understand things differently. If this is confirmed - go and let your friend face the truth.
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 22:10
UAE law is pretty simple. If she is not employed (in legal terms, sponsored her visa) by you, its illegal for her to work for you. Irrespective of which other visa she may be on. Her own visa usually means so many illegal options. Just to put it in perspective, security guard at my community can not cleans my car or waters my garden, legally. The other side of the coin is this. Lot goes on which is not strictly as per law but in case of any untoward event, you can not even take it to police. It is not safe.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:43
:cry: I have a 13 year old who has taken a plunge during her holidays from school. I only hope it is a phase and will pass soon. <em>edited by touimi on 03/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:39
Sometime back we got some printed for my DH office event and that was by ibiz.ae check them out. Desco is fast & good but not regular rates.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:35
UAE law does not permit although many friends have used in Europe without any hitch.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:34
below 10k depending on school & your negotiations.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:30
Sorry for you but hear the sound of a movie scene almost. Take a chill pill, do what you must. Remember, this shall pass too :-)
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:27
Lets put in simple words, this is an Islamic holiday to mark a very important event that happened in history. Guys its all over internet. Just plain avoiding any controversies.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 22:19
Dear All, We are currently looking at hiring a live out maid. Do anybody know what is the procedure to process her visa and what is the cost associated to that? Also, we had a couple of ladies mentioning that they are currently on their husband sponsorship. Is that legal to let her on her husband visa? Looking forward to your replies. Taking a job from other than than your sponsor is illegal. In case sponsored by spouse, labor permit is obtained and it becomes lawful. Fine of 50K to hiring party if found employing someone without correct papers. <em>edited by touimi on 03/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 08:38
We are using DubaiHousekeeping for some time now. The girls are efficient and speak English and are Filipina. So far all well. Hope this helps
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 23:45
Rules on Ban in UAE are much softer than what they were in history. Anyone, almost, can change a job after having completed 1 year in contract. There are few fine details such as Limited or unlimited contract and educational level etc. But its cake walk in comparison to past. In case you have a ban, new employer pays a fee to the government and gets it removed. I wouldn't believe it few years back. But now, its happening. WLO had put certain conditions for UAE to fulfill and free manpower movement was one of them.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 23:41
Anything in the Mirdif/Warqa area??? There is one near Dubai Airport Free Zone.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 23:40
I use ENBD and NBAD. Simply as they state run banks and never will shake even in worst financial crisis. ENBD is far superior in service for me.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 23:25
My husband issued a health card for our housemaid. It costed around 300 dhs. I'm not sure if he issued it at dubai hospital or at the local clinic near our house, but now our housemaid can visit the clinic near home. The card you mentioned gives her access. You pay for everything like you would in private clinic or hospital. I recollect, several years (10 or more) old reference where they charged AED 200 for consultation and wrote the medicines to be purchased outside. I have seen more benevolent healthcare system in Dubai. I have lost hope in government health system several years back.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 23:22
You probably don't want to hear this, but as her employer your required by law to provide her with health insurance. For now take her to Iranian Hospital, pay the fee and hope it's nothing serious. I would like to understand this requirement correctly. As for what I know, this is applicable for companies and not individuals. But if you have any resource online to clarify this matter I would appreciate. I am infact looking for an health insurance for my maid and every one of the proposal is over AED 3,000. Is that what everyone is paying or have I missed some plan. Laws have changed and you now have to submit proof of health insurance for your maid. Here's a recent quite I received from Dubai National Insurance Company and Orient Insurance Company.: DNIRC (Gold) 2106 DNIRC (Silver) 1959 AOIC (Green) 3847 AOIC (Silk Road) 3546 We used to have Noor Takaful insurance, but hey don't provide plans for domestic servants anymore. edited by Oopsiedaisy on 27/04/2015 Thanks for the info. Will check them out.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:20
I would visit Dubai Municipality Rent Committee and get my clarification from Legally. It is just adjacent to RERA office.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:20
I would visit Dubai Municipality Rent Committee and get my clarification from Legally. It is just adjacent to RERA office.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:17
Thx, I just wanted more info for her! Tecom building, in Tecom area, near Carrefour.
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:10
Any employment is legal if it has gone through the procedural requirement with Local Labor department. Even for those who are on spouse visa, and wish to take up a job in the market, will need an NOC from Sponsor, in this case, spouse and Labor approval. Visa in this case remains same. Unfortunately, this does not apply on Maids. To be legal, she has to be on your visa. Cost of total procedure depends on nationality of the maid. Dubai government fees are approximately below AED 6K. Live-out is more of your own agreement. <em>edited by touimi on 26/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:06
You probably don't want to hear this, but as her employer your required by law to provide her with health insurance. For now take her to Iranian Hospital, pay the fee and hope it's nothing serious. I would like to understand this requirement correctly. As for what I know, this is applicable for companies and not individuals. But if you have any resource online to clarify this matter I would appreciate. I am infact looking for an health insurance for my maid and every one of the proposal is over AED 3,000. Is that what everyone is paying or have I missed some plan.
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 23:37
Labor contract is part of visa issuing process. Usually as you will submit your papers at DNRD counter, they will ask few details such as salary & print few copies of the standard contract. You would need to have the maid sign it, on spot or come back later. Submit and you are done. During renewal, they may just ask, any changes to contract. And if not, no process required.
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 23:24
Well, now a days due to the ban, you won't find one hence an artificial hike has occurred. Since June 2014, no more they will be allowed to travel from Philippines with a Maid Visa.
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 23:22
Couldn't agree more. Its mutual and its personal. Flow with what makes sense. It's up to your employer and it should be mutually agreed between you and your madam when you're hired. I provide my maid with sets of matching single colored trousers and shirts to wear around the house while cleaning. I didn't like her original cleaning clothes because they were worn and rather tacky such as t-shirts with cartoonish imagery, but I didn't want her to wear her nice clothes either. So I went to Carrefour and bought new clothes for her to clean in, and I replace them as needed.
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 22:45
Well, there are two ways to look at it. One is legal and one is human. Legally, none. On Human grounds, sky is the limit. I would find it difficult to stick with the her, if I was in your shoes. Roles seems to be switching here. Who is called to care is needing care.
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:27
Well, I have a few in the store too. would love to find a way to use and not throw in bin.
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:25
Share the contact with me too. I guess I am heading that direction;-)
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:23
Should you look at cancellation fee instead of Tax?
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:22
Usually a local sponsor is expected to partner in business or charge for formalities sake. If someone is doing it for you without a fee, they are helping you. As for obligations for sponsors, only POA can help. Other best step to take is form company as Civil Partnership where local emarati is only service agent and not partner. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:18
In case of family, which is usually sponsored by either of the parent. Before parent can cancel their visa, dependent must be cancelled or in case of another job offer, put on hold with a deposit of AED 5000. This ho;d is valid for 1 month and sponsoring parent must get his/her visa stamped on [passport in 30 days. This way no need to cancel dependent visa. HTH.
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:12
Start over is free. We use it all the time.
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 20:11
Banks offering insurance is called Bank Assurence as product. They are not the guys who know the best about insurance. I would always buy my insurance directly from the insurance company as they insure what i want is in my policy.
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 09:06
Your landlord cannot increase the rent at all if he has not given you 90 days notice. Even if he did send you an email it is not a registered certified notice which is required. The rental committee does not recognise emails. Don't let your landlord push you around. I have the worst landlord ever and if he refuses to allow you to stay or sign a contract with the same terms the rental committee told me to give the cheque/s to them with the signed contract (from the current year or the year previous) and leave it with them. They call the owner and tell him he can collect the cheques from them. Sends a pretty direct message he can't increase the rent if he gets a call from RERA directly. Perfect option, just that rental committee procedures and crowed is discouraging. I went through once, got my rights but it was very time taking.
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 08:31
Well, it depends how convenient is the alternate :-) What nationality is candidate? All don't have same recruitment challenges. What I know, If they are on visit visa (not tourist) they won't need to go out. You can pay the status change while they are in the country. If she has tourist visa, you could get the pink visa first, book A to A service with any travel agent and they will be flying in & out in 1 day. Cost about Aed 600 tops. Hope it helps.
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 22:38
Not being able to multi-task? More like, not house-broken by the right woman yet. My dad was firmly entrenched in the awesomely golden trappings of the older generation, wouldn't lift a finger around the house. My mum worked full time, looked after the children and cooked. It does not stem from not being able to think through tasks, its just one spouse taking another for granted and not doing his/her fair share. I have a male friend who works full-time and has to use his lunch break to pick up his daughter from school and drop her home, to her SAHM who refuses to do it, doesn't want to get a job and wont keep the house tidy. I called my friend one day and he was using his day off to vacuum the carpeting (this is in another country). He is miserable and the marriage is breaking down. No matter who does it, when one spouse pulls more weight consistently with little support it will breed resentment and the family life balance suffers. The key to this is to leave emotions out of it and just state clearly if you need help and expect to have it done, without him thinking he deserves a medal for it (even if he thinks it, that's his business). In this day and age when both spouses work true value for a marriage comes through when both feel supported and appreciated. Well stated. Most couples have this imbalance to some degree. Do what you like or like what you do or don't do it at all - is my mantra. Life is too short for regrets. Would it be wrong to say this IS a serious problem in today's time. And no solution would be found in future too since we, as society, have not yet accepted this as requiring formal attention.
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 22:24
DS school asked for 10,000 either in cash or current dated check to be paid before 27 March. They sent us a letter mid feb, if we decide not to enrol him before the start of the academic year, AED 500 will be deducted from the amount and they will refund the remaining 9500 edited by wickedangel_78 on 18/03/2015 When you say current dated check, I'm assuming they are cashing it right away then? 10k...per child...that's a lot of money! That certainly is a lot of money. I wonder how to balance the two sides though?
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 22:18
There is a "To Let" sign on the end of our Villa row in Umm Suqeim 3...basically at the corner of Al Yazzi and Al Thanya. We have a 3 bedroom plus office and maids quarters but can't offer any help on price as we don't pay our rent. The one on Yazzi and Thanya crossing in AED 225,000 when I last checked.
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 22:15
Have you heard "Same Same"? ;)
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 22:08
Well, I feel, it depends on situation. My maid is with us for very long time. I can feel her love for my kids. I would not accept it from an unknown/less known person.
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 21:59
Hi Ladies, I joined the forum recently, I am 6 months pregnant and wondering how and where can I apply to have a full time maid/nanny sponsored. I need her to be available by the last week of July maximum. your help and feedback are much appreciated! thanx edited by MAB on 18/03/2015 Your question is not clear. Are you asking where to find maid or where to apply for a maid that you like to hire. Well, applying visa for a maid is easier part through DNRD (Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department). It costs a lot, Manara center is usually less crowded. Finding a maid that suits your needs is the bigger challenge these days, in my opinion.
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 21:54
Well, you make me think. When I look back, why did I not face this situation? My maid's holidays are not linked with her visa renewal. She plans ahead to suit her family events and usually extends over 1 year and in effect takes longer holiday. Come to think of it, I would have lost all the visa cost, if she choose to not come back. Cost is same every year. Just that the deposit that you make on first instance remain valid.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 21:32
Being in Dubai and looking is far more likely to fetch you an offer. Lot of job offers are concluded with referral within network of friends. There are several recruitment agencies. Look for BAC Middle east and kershaw & leonard to name a few. Google search will give you a good list.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 21:23
Well, I don't like the heat but there is plenty to enjoy in Dubai. The best is that city is not crowded. Best beaches and sea activities to enjoy.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 21:13
If I was in your shoes, I would take a map of Dubai, locate the where I am and where I wish to visit. And see Metro / Tram etc located around. Gold NOL card is best suited for most cases as it gets crowded in regular section. Cab can be replace with Uber service. https://www.uber.com/cities/dubai cab can be reported if not on meter.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 21:04
We shop and Carrefour for regular household stuff. I love the simple loyalty program they run.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 20:56
In principal, Freezone company (except JAFZ and DAFZ) can only offer products and service through mainland agent / distributors. If they do direct trade in mainland, they are breaking law.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 20:49
Its one of the best thread I have come across recently. Good tips I must say. After 17 years in Dubai, still loving it, came for a few :-)
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 20:15
Yes Aster is low priced. There are some branch in Discovery Garden too.
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Latest post on 14 March 2015 - 20:11
If staying behind while you are away than ticket is not due. If she stays behind whilst you are away, is not holiday for maid. I would stock the necessary and leave sufficient cash for general day-to-day requirements. What is Maid's nationality? If she is Filipina and you hire her locally, she wouldn't want to go back home for technical challenges their government procedures pose. (Don't ask the details, you will faint). Well, as for medical insurance - there is no health insurance as much i know from Government as such. When you do medical, they would give her a yellow card with some vaccination. You will need to keep that card safe as this is her immunization record for dose. If you like to avoid any high risk consequence, take an insurance like anyone would for him or herself. Its expensive, I know. The low cost insurance that the Government declared is yet only available to companies and that too with large number of head count only. I am also looking for solution to cover this aspect. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 21:17
Well, no other Doctor would give you back dated medical certificate. As Polly said correctly, the best bet is the same doctor who was treating you as they have the record and no chance of that being untrue. Medical issued by doctor and medical issued by Ministry is two different documents. With above suggestion, you could get only the GP recommendation for rest a medical certificate in back date. Ministry certificate, legal by law, is not possible in back date. Good Luck.
 
 
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