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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 16:21
Hello Oopsiedaisy...lovely to hear from you! . Thanks and have a fab day. :) <em>edited by veganprincess on 21/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:45
BUMP :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 19:56
Hello Muurtje, I just found this thread and was wondering if you are still looking for a tenant/need a new tenant. I hope you don't mind the enquiry! Posted this: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic193433-reckie-to-amsterdam.aspx earlier today but haven't heard from anyone...thought it may be worth contacting you. :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 09:46
Hello! Am reviving this thread (stella128 was the original OP) as we too are heading for Amsterdam (preferably, although just outside Amsterdam is a distinct option and we may have to consider even further afield depending on rents) soon. Initially we are hoping to rent a short stay, self-contained apartment outside of the centre for 3 weeks. During that time we will look for somewhere more permanent. If anyone has any contacts or advice (re. accommodation or anything else), we would be most grateful. Our initial budget (for the first 3 weeks accomodation) is tight (around 1000 euros) but we basically only need somewhere where we can do some cooking and rest when necessary as we'll be out and about looking at long term possibilities. We would prefer a peaceful area, with shops within walking distance. TIA edited by veganprincess on 20/10/2013 <em>edited by veganprincess on 20/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 09:39
I buy it at Le Petit Marché Eli1979: https://www.facebook.com/lepetitmarche1
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Latest post on 21 September 2013 - 17:50
Saw dirndls in Tchibo at Al Ghazal Mall recently Sabina_k.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 15:52
http://www.expatwoman.com/oman/forum/topic210596-for-those-who-have-moved-internationally-with-family.aspx Here you go tamieg1..we're moving in Nov. so I copied the list but also found it above. :)
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 16:40
Daiso at Lamcy. :)
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 10:06
Morning ladies and thanks for the link ChocolateQueen. :) Apricot, Le Petit Marché is in Jumeirah 1 at the Magrudy's Mall. It has 2 entrances/exits and is in one of the shops that was previously a Magrudys giftstore.
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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 11:07
You're most welcome Parisienne. Want to add to the original list two places-Le Petit Marché in Jumeirah. It is a small supermarket at present but they do have some excellent products for vegans etc and are opening a café soon. There is also an excellent small organic store at the Hudaiba Awards building called Down to Earth. I do get a lot of inspiration from websites + blogs and there is so much available on the net. My main source is Pinterest. I recently found some excellent slow cooker recipes pinned on there. Here is a list of other favourites: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/ http://hellyeahitsvegan.com/ http://www.veganwiz.com/ http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/ http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ae/p/vegan-veg-index.html http://gluten-dairy-sugarfree.com/ http://ohsheglows.com/ http://parsleysoup.co.uk/ http://www.veganchef.com/ http://deliciouslyella.com/ http://vegandad.blogspot.ae/ I find these raw vegan sites/blogs useful too: http://rawfullyorganic.com/blog/ http://www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com/ http://www.alissacohen.com/news/ http://meganelizabeth.com/ns/ Hope that helps. Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with! :)
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 10:20
Any particular type of paper kiwiindxb?
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 10:19
Hi Parisienne, I am a vegan (also gluten + wheat free). Here are a few places I've managed to find things I can eat...some are cafés: Lemongrass Arabian Courtyard (Bastakiya + Al Ghazal Mall) XVA (Bastakiya) Organic Supermarket (SZR) Noodle Bowl (Dhiyafrah/2nd Dec. St.) The Address (Marina) Wagamamas Carpe Diem (Jumeirah Town Centre) Comptoir 102 The One (Jumeirah) Many Indian restaurants (Kamat, Sai Dham etc) There are probably many other options and I'll add to the list if I think of anywhere. Hope this helps. I tend to ask the chef a lot of questions and double check things. Often if they are made aware in advance, they can adapt dishes. <em>edited by veganprincess on 29/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 11:02
I've seen it in DAISO at Lamcy andreasmullet.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 11:38
Saw it this morning in Lulu hypermarket opposite Zabeel park bella2323. :)
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 18:23
Will do! Gives me time to get legs like Tywin! Speaking of Belfast are you watching The Fall? Don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen the most recent episode but was certainly satisfying to see Roose Bolton/Michael McElhatton/Rob Breedlove's story twist....:)
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 17:17
Thanks sarahlou123...throw in Jon Snow (who has certain...double cough...'skills' and it's a deal).... ;) No not more shocks!!! My heart won't take it!
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 17:01
I'll stalk with you...oh but we'll have to go to Gozo and say hello (ahem) to Khal Drogo too!
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 16:42
Laughing through the tears: http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/steps-to-get-over-your-game-of-thrones-sadness Tywin's got better legs than me...sigh!
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 18:06
Me!Me!Me! Hoping to watch episode 3 tonight. Love Olivia Colman and Jodie Whittaker so was expecting it to be good. Have you watched Wallander, Forbrydelsen, Spiral and or Borgen to name a few excellent dramas from Europe? I think the makers of Broadchurch have been influenced by these which is a good thing! If you haven't seen them I recommend them. :)
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 20:20
Hi Stella, I sent you a test email but it may have gone straight to junk?
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 12:07
Got it Stella! Will email you over the weekend sometime.:)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 11:01
Hi Stella, We are hoping to move there in the summer too so perhaps we are doing the same 'digging'...if you like, send me your email add and we can keep in touch and share info!;)
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 09:03
Hi Alyna, sorry I've just seen your post. Bit hectic today but will email you tomorrow for sure! <em>edited by veganprincess on 02/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 21:13
Hey Missymop Is it stuff you may be willing to sell privately to a good owner?!!!
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 18:31
[b'>Missymop[/b'>, I think that this was probably the thread: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=175507 The online store is Pretty Paper Studio. ;)
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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 09:22
Thanks for your help SueB and GLDDXB. Much appreciated. Sorry, should have said I have cats. Trying to find somewhere near as getting them into the travelling boxes can be a nightmare.
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Latest post on 22 May 2012 - 18:52
Hi Alyna, I did my PGCE via Sunderland/Magrudys in 2006. The ministry were stipulating it as a necessary requirement in order to teach here, although at that point I had been teaching in an international school for 6 years. Not sure if my feedback is still current. I was working full time and it was a tough and expensive year but I enjoyed several aspects of the course-the chance to interact with people who were genuinely interested in education and the expertise of the mentors, in particular. However, IMO there was no real subject- specific teaching (I am referring to being a secondary teacher here) other than the wisdom shared by my mentors and this is something you would gain if you did the course in the UK. Also, I would suggest you might want to look at whether or not you would have any kind of teacher status if you return to your home country (the rules keep changing here). However, in answer to your question regarding 'hireability', there are many variables and the simple truth is that many jobs here are acquired through contacts. I have found that the British schools prefer QTS and recent UK experience but again that is not a hard and fast rule.
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 17:09
Looking for recommendations please as our regular vets (EVC) have moved to Jumeirah 3. Have tried Falcon Clinic off Trade Centre roundabout but was disappointed. Posted on pets forum too. TIA
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 19:31
What I find interesting though in this whole debate is the comments at the end of the GN article.......mostly seem to have a tone of paranoia and fear regarding expat womens' dressing, create an unhealthy view of bodies, the message that must give to children just fuels the paranoia. That seems actually more disturbing in itself, people writing of 'scared to take my family to the mall' and 'men looking with lustful stares', 'causing disturbance between family relations'......at the end of the day its just a body part, get over it! Yes it may be 'wrong' but its not you or your family so I can't understand why they have to even look? Why don't the men just control themselves? Why can't they teach their children cultural understanding? Why bother yourself and get het up about what someone else is doing, life's too short! edited by Pomegranate on 14/05/2012 I was wondering if anyone else was thinking this. Some of the comments do seem excessive and there is the suggestion that inappropriate dress code = automatic disrespect.
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 18:30
Not directly related I know but I do find myself lost for words at the inappropriate music often played in shops. Yesterday within minutes of the the doors opening at Dubai Mall, lyrics which I wouldn't want to hear at [u'>any [/u'>time of day were being blasted out at great volume. Admittedly, in a few cases, I'm probably just showing my age and the references are not particularly explicit but what messages are we sending to the world when one store is playing a song about an*l rape and the store next door is blasting pout '99 problems'. Am I being too sensitive or old fashioned?
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 10:18
Thankyou so much [b'>emlsnre[/b'>. Have a fab day!
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 10:01
That would be brilliant [b'>emlsnre[/b'>. Have a celebration coming up but wanted to let others know prices so they could budget. TIA Also, does anyone know whether or not it would be easy enough to get taxis from around there? <em>edited by veganprincess on 06/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 09:35
I am a vintage hoarder! I have been to Bambah on Jumeirah Beach Road...I thought things were vastly overpriced even though it was nice to see an 'alternative' shopping experience here. In ten years of living here I haven't bought/found anything vintage and tend to wait till the summer hols (UK in particular and a few other places in Europe whenever possible). You said 'stores' so maybe there's something I haven't heard about in which case please tell me more! ;)
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Latest post on 06 May 2012 - 09:29
plum2 replied : How much is their brunch and what sort of food is included? TIA Same question...plus average brekkie prices, timings etc (any info would be helpful). Their site isn't up and running yet.
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 20:22
sorry about posting the same thing twice-obviously a bit too excited!
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 20:20
Thanks for posting[b'> nrzr0315[/b'>! I hadn't heard of this site and the prices are amazing in comparison to the stores here which I've had to stop going to as it was all getting a bit too expensive. You've made my day! ;)
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 20:20
Thanks for posting[b'> nrzr0315[/b'>! I hadn't heard of this site and the prices are amazing in comparison to the stores here which I've had to stop going to as it was all getting a bit too expensive. You've made my day! ;)
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 17:27
Have sent you mail Annedxb. ;) OP may find lots of inspiration here: [b'>http://dispatchfromla.typepad.com/[/b'>
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 08:38
Annedxb replied : I've got tons of scrap booking stuff to get rid off.. email me on expatmomdxb at yahoo dot com and will send you the details If there's anything left after Helping-Hand has seen your stash, can I email you too Annedxb?
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Latest post on 09 March 2012 - 10:54
[b'>ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!! [/b'>Great crowd and well organised too...loved the Frankie Goes To Hollywood bit and John Taylor can 'Play the funky bass' anytime!
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 07:44
You're not alone Maroosh...aside from me (and several of my friends)...there are lots of us on the net! Are you specifying the book or could you by chance share my adoration of Colin Firth in this role?!
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 17:31
I have had the same problems OP and have done a few tables at ARTE (Festival City better than Times Square imo) so can empathise. I make papercrafts and have struggled at fairs over here. Some great advice here and Miriam (ARTE) is lovey and has some good suggestions too. I know a few vendors have opted to share tables to cut some of the cost. Also, you could try selling on ETSY. Keep smiling!
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 08:55
http://www.rollingstoneme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=853
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 19:50
http://www.rollingstoneme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=853 Happy days indeed!
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 17:03
(Just posted on F1 thread): Hop on over to the Paul McCartney thread you guys! Totally agree..thought he was absolutely BRILLIANT and demonstrated such a range of talent but with humility and joy! The best concert I've been to here by a long way......fireworks and atmosphere amazing too. Well organised and all ages seemed to be enjoying the music not just my older crowd (average age 38!). ;) Rolling Stone were there and I'm sure they will write a good review but will have to wait a wee while for it! Have been smiling all day just thinking about what a great evening it was!
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 17:01
Hop on over to the Paul McCartney thread you guys! Totally agree..thought he was absolutely BRILLIANT and demonstrated such a range of talent but with humility and joy! The best concert I've been to here by a long way......fireworks and atmosphere amazing too. Well organised and all ages seemed to be enjoying the music not just my older crowd (average age 38!). ;) Rolling Stone were there and I'm sure they will write a good review but will have to wait a wee while for it! Have been smiling all day just thinking about what a great evening it was!
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 21:05
There are drop off points at the BurJuman for secondhand books...can't quite remember where but the info desk people should be able to help. ;)
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 17:07
Organic Supermarket at Dubai Mall has it Kiana (Bob's Red mill brand). A few 'Holland and Barrett' stores stock this brand too so you may well find it there. ;)
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 16:52
Wonderful thread...I make time every year to watch Pride and Prejudice (Colin Firth + Jennifer Ehle version), North and South (Richard Armitage...corr lumey)and Jane Eyre (Timothy Dalton version)....guess it's obvious why I've listed all the male leads too!!!!;) Have to take a moment........ Have also enjoyed Cranford, Downton Abbey, Age of Innocence and Rebecca....does anyone remember Precious Bane starring Janet McTeer and Clive Owen? Have just finished series 1 of Game of Thrones (not British but lots of British actors) and thought it was very good indeed...also not so much of a period drama-more like Lord of the Rings but with s*x. Thanks to everyone for all the recs!
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 21:04
I seem to have missed the boat on this one and wasn't aware that I needed to register???? Probably my fault....would be interested to know if there are any any other posters out there who haven't registered(see below from this site-C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\tax municipality.mht): [b'>There is a 5% tax on the yearly rent payable to Dubai Municipality (DM). Although many residents have avoided paying this for a number of years (and some haven't even heard of it), the Dubai Municipality is attempting to enforce collection of the tax via an arrangement with DEWA which will automatically add it to your utilities bill. Residents are expected to register their rental contracts on the DM website to have the tax bill added to their DEWA bills. From May 2010, the DEWA has reportedly been serving notices to residents who haven't registered their tenancy agreements with the DM. After the second warning notice, the DM say they will use the RERA Rent Index to determine taxable amount if residents don't register their rental contracts, or if they attempt to shortchange the DM by registering a lower amount than they actually pay. And too bad if that means you end up paying more than if you'd declared the correct rent in the first place. [/b'> :(
 
 
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