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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 14:33
Are Jumeirah village circle and Sports City really THAT far? How far is it from SHZ road, or, lets say, from the the usual landmarks - major malls...The rents are very low while the apartments are new and pretty big, so i am wondering what`s the catch. Any ladies living there or at least seen the areas? What`s your opinion?
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 13:39
i'll be going to Al Hallab this weekend, hope it's good Feedback please :) I would expect Al Hallab to do great Iftars!
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 13:36
We were in Lal Qila 2 days ago. I was impressed by the decorations and the whole 'theme' going on. You don`t usually see this in non-licensed cheap places. It`s pretty big and the variety was quite good although some dishes lucked flavour and there was no fish for me...Kebabs weren`t as good as in BBQ Delights. But they had plenty of desserts, me likey :) Overall it was okay, but we probably won`t be doing it again. I would rate it 6 out of 10 in the inexpensive iftar category...
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 13:23
IMO, people call you stubborn when you refuse to do what THEY want you to do.
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 13:20
Thans for the info, Gege:) So as i thought-you can`t really use them for the Iftars. It's very unlikely that we will ever go to Al Dana-checked once and it was the saddest buffet we`ve ever seen in town. I don`t quite get it why staff in some places acts so annoyed in the sight of a voucher, as if they gonna feed you out their own pocket :\:
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 19:46
How would you choose which person went into service? There are plenty of young people that work hard to get a job and make something of their lives. There are also plenty of people who simply can't get a job - it's not always that easy. I'm interested to know how anyone asking for service would decide because I'd bet you wouldn't be happy if your own child were forced into service. This is a genuine question - I really would like to know your thoughts For the record I've been disgusted at all of this - it has made me so very sad seeing my local areas in London being destroyed If i find my child being zombified by the pop-culture media, where people promiscuous, drunks and drug addicts became 'celebrities' and the 'role models'...Sociopathic traits, no ambition, doing nothing just j*rking off. I would gladly have him go and learn some good habits while young. Off the streets.
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 18:32
Conscription maybe a way forward, works in many other countries, but would the human rights lot have something to say? I am pro-conscription. Better than having thousands of human trash running on the streets getting drunk.
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 14:52
I had to pick up a gift and was going through heaps of boxes of Dates in Geant. Most of them made in UAE or, more expensive ones, produced in KSA. I found one small cardboard box of dates which said 'made in Iran'. It was cheap, about 10dhs. I haven`t tried it, but it was the only time i saw iranian dates sold in the supermarket.
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 00:23
Yes Aryanwynn, shaf and lulee we have 11 children - DH had 3 from a previous relationship and I had 5 - we married and had 3 more ! We are now down to the last 2 at home - the older children are in Oz and working or at uni (thank God for HECS) We used to have 2 cars - mini van and station wagon and then as the chldren got older they bought their own cars. No home schooling so far. Wow, this is amazing. I admire people like you.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 20:15
I was taking prob.capsules for two months when i thought i had eczema. I didn`t notice any effect at that time, but i guess you have to take it for much longer to be able to notice the difference. It`s advisable to buy probiotics stored in the pharmacist's refrigerator, and not all brands are equally good...
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 18:53
I have been waiting for it too, LOL! Even though it will be a pity...
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 17:30
Jenc123, thanks for reminding me. I am registered on the website, will take a look at that...
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 17:26
Only a very few vouchers in the Entertainer Fine Dining book seem to be valid for buffet style meals, most of them specify that they're valid for a "main course" only. Not sure if the other Entertainer books are the same? We have the family and the fine dining books. Yes, there isn`t many vouchers for the buffet. Anyhow, none of them states that it can`t be used during the Iftar buffet. So i was wandering how come EW`ers haven`t tried using the vouchers for Iftar as well...
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 16:03
Istanbul is one of our most favorite cities! We had a 10 days stay in April and i didn`t want to leave:) We stayed in Hotel Amira in Sultanahmed. We chose it based on Tripadvisor and Booking.com reviews. 5 min.walk to Haghia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Basilica cistern and the tram station; 15min.walk to Topkapi palace and Archeology museum; 20min. to Grand bazaar and Galata bridge. Close to everything. Sultanahmed is very well maintained, safe, great for walking, not as polluted as some central areas because it has a lot less traffic. You can take tram which goes over the Galata bridge to the 'new town', last stop is at Dolmabahce Palace (spectacular and must see!!!). From there if you walk straigh or take a cab is Ortakoy-a great local hangout spot. Left or rather up is Taksim, you can take funicular to get there... <em>edited by Wild Mint on 08/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 13:07
Ibrahimi palace? Huge place, usually packed during the Iftar. Desi food, we had iftar there last year, it was pretty good, large variety too.
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 16:53
You don't have to have se* for a whole month? I'm gonna get my DH to convert xx Hahahah:) Only if you aren`t married! So no escape for you!
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 15:52
I wouldn`t go in to details or i will get slapped here like i did earlier for calling DG 'a new ghetto' If you called it that, then I'm not at all surprised you got slapped down. We've been in DG for some years now and it's not remotely like a ghetto, nor is it like International City. It's just an affordable place to live. All it really needs is for the swimming pools to open, but then again, when we lived in a villa we had a pool just round the corner and we hardly ever went there. I`m not some arrogant 'Jumeirah Jane' who hates low-income people Hmmm. I won`t take the bait, i am more interested in hearing people`s arguments. I explained my reasons for my dislike. You said it`s cheap, and nothing else.
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 13:57
So far so good :) Yesterday DH suggested that maybe i should try fasting for a few days. He`s cranky when hungry. But i can`t see myself being religious to the extend of not even drinking the water. Even though i can easily lie and say that i fasted when he`s at work... I cook his meals in big batches and freeze, then make his little favorites for Iftar and we eat together as always. It`s like any other month for me really, i just try to cook more for him to sort of 'compensate' for his fasting on his own.
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 13:30
In DG, your building is very important even if they all look alike. Some are great, others are not because there are 6 people in every room or there are laborers living next building. So best would be to ask tenants of a building what they think of it Thank you, i wouldn`t live there for this reasons alone. Because of lowered rents it seems like International City populace with all it`s 'glory' moved to DG. I wouldn`t go in to details or i will get slapped here like i did earlier for calling DG 'a new ghetto'. The community center (where all the shops and grocery stores are) is very dirty, no trash cans anywhere, lots of single guys around who tries to 'court' you even if you are together with your OH. Some very cheap eateries opened, i wandered inside - it`s full of laborers, taxi drivers or alike. I`m not some arrogant 'Jumeirah Jane' who hates low-income people, but once, long time ago, i was attacked but someone who looked like a laborer and don`t want to be living anywhere near them. No swimming pools, only promises for the past 5 years to open them. We live across the road in the Gardens and it bugs me that i can`t take evening walks which i love without my husband escorting me. Little dirty notes, tucked under my door offering 'massage girls on call' bugging me too. I would live in JLT, Greens(both are really nice) or anywhere else for the same or little more money. <em>edited by Wild Mint on 06/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 12:01
suze63 LOL!!! :) I was told off a couple of times for showing too much hair too, although i wasn`t being naughty like some Iranian youth, but it just keeps sliding off because you are not used to wearing it. It wasn`t a big deal anyway...
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 11:32
Surely if you wear jeans you'll be boiling if you are going soon? Iran is not like Dubai where everything is a/c. I always wore an abaya (not sure why another poster thinks it's best not to) and a sheila. Underneath the abaya I worn just shorts and a vest and I'm sure I was cooler than other women who tried to cover up with Western clothing. Have to say I was there on holiday not for business so maybe it's different if you're there for work. I wouldn`t be buying an abaya just because of one trip, as i probably won`t be wearing it ever again. If not jeans, any work pants will do with some kind of cover-up like big jacket [b'>below your butt[/b'>. And a head scarf. Obviously those clothes shouldn`t be tight... I have been to Iran, it seemed pretty casual to me, people are really nice... I have an Iranian friend who dresses similarly to what i described when she goes there. I`m not even sure if she has an abaya... My desi friend gave me Shalvar Khamees which is a Pakistani traditional dress of wide pants, long tunic and sort of pashmina. They are usually pretty colorful and decorated. I wore it during my last trip to Iran, it was perfectly fine and comfy, and also kept me cool. Hope you will enjoy your trip :)
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 15:34
Check Hilton hotels in Ras Al Khaimah. We stayed there last month, amazing everything, best service, we had to extend our stay. It was super cheap too, half price of hotels in Dubai... May i know if it's hilton RAK or Hilton RAK Resort & spa? Thanks! We stayed at Hilton RAK for 340DH for a king room including taxes and breakfast. A steal. Fantastic stay, hotel was almost full btw, mostly european tourists. They have a nicest staff ever, very accommodating. I can`t wait to go back :) We spoke to the manager, he was saying that even during the summer hotel occupancy in around 85%, which i think is pretty high compared to others. He also told us that Al Hamra Fort was bought by Hilton. And one more hotel is under construction. So soon there will be 5 Hiltons in RAK. They have a free shuttle to the Hilton Resort and Spa, we went to check out the pools, beautiful grounds and sea-water swimming pools, but it was so hot that we almost didn`t stay out. They also have a Duty Free inside the hotel. We had a dinner at a charming italian restaurant, used Entertainer vouchers. Great food and again amazing service. I hope you will enjoy it :)
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 13:46
Check Hilton hotels in Ras Al Khaimah. We stayed there last month, amazing everything, best service, we had to extend our stay. It was super cheap too, half price of hotels in Dubai...
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 11:15
I thought of Saladicious too, it`s really pretty and offers good food. More casual option is Lime Tree cafe, but i think it`s closed during Ramadan. Organic Foods and Cafe too! Cheap and healthy, branches are in EMAAR Greens and in Dubai Mall. <em>edited by Wild Mint on 04/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 21:12
@CycloneT Wow! Much appreciated :) <em>edited by Wild Mint on 03/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 18:33
@Chocks01 But avocados are loaded with fiber, omega-3 oil and vitamins, low in carbs and sugar, eaten in moderation they are really good for you. Limit to one a day and you will be perfectly fine...
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 18:22
I'm snacking a lot on sugar free jello right now! Sugar free jello is fantastic! I also make jello from agar-agar and add some berries, fresh or frozen, and some sweetener like Splenda (just a tiny bit), it`s really pretty and very tasty. And almost no calories:)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 13:34
I always buy raw almonds and walnuts. They are low in carbs, have protein, good oils, plenty of vit.E which makes them great for your skin. The best part is they are easy and mess-free to carry around. Pre-packed, roasted in oil and loaded with salt don`t qualify for the healthy snack.
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 13:24
I saw loads of them in Carrefour last night, different sizes, but they are SO THICK!
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 13:18
Doesn't all these vast menus defeat the purpose and true meaning of Ramadan? It crossed my mind often, but it`s better to say nothing... DH is fasting, so he wants his Iftar to be like the ones he used to have with his family. Mommy`s food, so i do my best to replicate it. It`s festive, I compare it to our 'Christmas feasts', childhood memories and delicious food. Except that it lasts 1 night, not 30...
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 11:35
I`m glad you like it:)
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:05
You won, because we didn`t get anything. Congrats:)
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 17:47
DH`s Iftar: Dates,Orange juice Samosas from the takeaway Chickpeas cooked in tomato gravy, flatbread Aloo Keema (minced meat cooked with potatoes) Fruit salad made of apple, banana, grapes & pomegranate Mine: Salmon steak with chillies, ginger & lime Cucumber-wakame salad Maybe Atkins bar for dessert, boring!
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 12:22
The only place where i used to find thai aubergines was in Bai Thon, Karama. But this shop is no longer there:( Carrefour usually has other veggies like galangal, lemongrass, thai cucumber, green peppercorns(i love them!), thai chillies, baby corn and lemon or lime leaves. I just omit the aubergines and use some other veggies instead. There is also Thai section with curries pastes and other sauces, i have seen Panang too, maybe it`s worth taking a look there...
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 10:35
Dates, milk.. spinach soup, chicken and mushroom pie with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed veg.. some crusty bread and hopefully that will be enough! Lots of fresh fruit afterwards. Mmm your sounds good too! Mashed potatoes - just normal mash with looooads of melted butter and fresh cream stirred in, with salt and pepper to taste. Divine! Chicken and mushroom pie: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into big chunks [i'>[b'>8 rashers smoked streaky bacon , cut into large pieces[/b'>[/i'> 1 onion , halved and sliced 250g pack baby button mushrooms handful thyme sprigs (dried thyme is fine) 2 tbsp plain flour 400ml chicken stock 200ml milk 500g pack fresh puff pastry , or frozen and defrosted 1 egg , beaten 1) Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken to taste and fry for 5-8 mins until golden brown, turning occasionally. You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your pan. Lift the chicken onto a plate and tip the bacon into the pan. Fry for 5 mins until crisp. Add the onion, mushrooms and thyme, then fry on a high heat for another 3 mins until the onions start to colour. 2) Tip the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 min. With the pan off the heat, gradually stir or whisk in the stock, followed by the milk, then add the chicken back to the pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins. Spoon the filling into a large pie or baking dish (approx 20 x 30cm) with a lip and leave to cool. 3) Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. On a floured surface, roll the pastry to the thickness of two £1 coins. Cut a long strip as wide as the rim of the pie dish and, using a little of the egg, fix to the edge of the pie dish. Brush with egg, then lift the rest of the pastry over the pie, using the rolling pin to help. Gently press the edges with your fingers and trim with a sharp knife. Brush lightly with egg to glaze, then bake for 30 mins or until the pastry is risen and dark golden brown. It was delicious... mop up the juices with crusty bread. Enjoy! Isn`t streaky bacon pork??? edited by Wild Mint on 01/08/2011 I dunno, don't know much about the stuff... I just use the 'fake-on' as my DH calls it :D LOL!!!!
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 10:33
I am not defending your maid and whatever she said to your daughter is unforgivable, especially at her age. However, it seems that this comment is quite popular for them and they say this to everyone bigger than themselves. There are a couple of very interesting threads on EW debating about this fact. I was just about to say the same. It's a cultural thing and not meant in any way to be insulting, just a figure of speech. You are wrong. Some people of that nationality often try to put others down by calling them fat or claiming that their English is the best. [b'>(Gulf News had many raging comments from Filipinos recently on how they are not recognized for being the best workers in the UAE and the best speakers of English)[/b'> There have been many accounts of normal ladies being called fat by them just because they are not 5 foot tall and 40 kg. And i have no doubt the comment was not a cultural misunderstanding. There is a blog called DubaiSally written my a maid or someone pretending to be a maid. Reagrdless of who the writer is, many times the maid claims she does things spitefully but her employers think its just a mistake. ...I read it too. Only in Dubai they can be considered 'the best workers'.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 10:19
Just search it. There was plenty of threads, exactly the same. The latest one just a couple of days ago, very informative... A.bars in any major supermarket; baking mixes, pastas in Nutrition Centres like this one: http://www.thedubaimall.com/en/shop/dr-nutrition-center-1
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 23:14
Barbecue Delights, classic Pakistani/Indian/Afghani restaurant. Usually completely packed during iftars, so it`s better to call and reserve a table. 50 or 60DHS for a full buffet. Good food, 20+different dishes, plus salads and desserts. Definitely worth a visit! You will probably be the only person who isn`t a desi, but people are normal there and don`t stare, I`m usually pretty comfortable:) One resto is next to Lamsy Plaza, and the newer branch in JBR walk.
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 22:55
Dates, milk.. spinach soup, chicken and mushroom pie with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed veg.. some crusty bread and hopefully that will be enough! Lots of fresh fruit afterwards. Mmm your sounds good too! Mashed potatoes - just normal mash with looooads of melted butter and fresh cream stirred in, with salt and pepper to taste. Divine! Chicken and mushroom pie: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into big chunks [i'>[b'>8 rashers smoked streaky bacon , cut into large pieces[/b'>[/i'> 1 onion , halved and sliced 250g pack baby button mushrooms handful thyme sprigs (dried thyme is fine) 2 tbsp plain flour 400ml chicken stock 200ml milk 500g pack fresh puff pastry , or frozen and defrosted 1 egg , beaten 1) Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken to taste and fry for 5-8 mins until golden brown, turning occasionally. You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your pan. Lift the chicken onto a plate and tip the bacon into the pan. Fry for 5 mins until crisp. Add the onion, mushrooms and thyme, then fry on a high heat for another 3 mins until the onions start to colour. 2) Tip the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 min. With the pan off the heat, gradually stir or whisk in the stock, followed by the milk, then add the chicken back to the pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins. Spoon the filling into a large pie or baking dish (approx 20 x 30cm) with a lip and leave to cool. 3) Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. On a floured surface, roll the pastry to the thickness of two £1 coins. Cut a long strip as wide as the rim of the pie dish and, using a little of the egg, fix to the edge of the pie dish. Brush with egg, then lift the rest of the pastry over the pie, using the rolling pin to help. Gently press the edges with your fingers and trim with a sharp knife. Brush lightly with egg to glaze, then bake for 30 mins or until the pastry is risen and dark golden brown. It was delicious... mop up the juices with crusty bread. Enjoy! Isn`t streaky bacon pork??? <em>edited by Wild Mint on 01/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 15:38
I always said that humans will adapt to anything, amazing...
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 14:02
I thought that iftars in UAE serving mainly arabic food is purely regional. In other words iftar in Malaysia or Morocco will be completely different, no? Is there such a thing as 'iftar food'? Does anyone knows?
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 13:52
I am trying to understand how it could possibly be medically advisable to deprive the body of water for so many hours in such a hot climate, I know of someone who tried fasting and ended up with kidney stones due to lack of water to flush the kidneys out. Can anyone explain what is the health benefit in a total fast? I stopped having religious debates with DH, who was born in to Islam and myself is from atheist background. Simply because at some point you just have to stop questioning and start to believe. You won`t find a rational explanation to a lot of things in ANY religion, It` s a matter of believe...
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 13:44
I just don`t consider it healthy to starve yourself whole day and binge at night... It definitely isn't healthy. But that's not what is allowed in Islam either. There is a healthy way to fast so please don't be misinformed about fasting in Islam just because you have seen Muslims not doing as they should. You are absolutely right:) Except that the problem is not in being misinformed, but rather in going to dozens of iftars and seeing mountains of food consumed within approx.20 minutes. I know this isn`t the idea, but i`m judging by the Dubai crowd. It`s a country of excess, so there you have it. [b'>Tonnes [/b'>of food in UAE going to waste each day during Ramadan. But that`s a whole different story...
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 12:58
I will usually semi-fast (won`t eat but drink water) during the first few days. Just to show DH that i care. Then just try to be a good girl and cut down on smokes and don`t drink...That will be good enough for me. I just don`t consider it healthy to starve yourself whole day and binge at night...
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 22:22
If you are the kind of person who sits around and complains about your life at home, then most likely you will continue to do the same here. I've found that it takes a certain kind of person to be a happy ex-pat in any country. You need to be able to adapt. You need to be above average in your profession and have a good work ethic. You need to be a social person. You need to be able to do more than just respect another culture, you need to be able to willingly embrace it. And you should check any racism at the airport. As far as being a "happy" expat is concerned, tt also helps being good at turning a blind eye to s*** and adopt a "life is great, i have a maid, a large SUV, a villa, screw everyone else" Of course there are some perennial moaners who wil moan about 45 C summers in Dubai and -10 winters in Chicago, but the healthiest people are those who dont pretend all is well just because their own lives are, and those that dont pretend to not notice anything wrong, simply because it will spoil their great lives. Well said, Arch. I get very tired of the truism that gets trotted out every time this question comes up that Only the Boring Are Bored, and Life's What You Make It! The original post on the mysterious Other Forum makes some decent points, but I get the impression from it - as from a lot of posts about 'being an expat' in Dubai - that it's written by someone who simply hasn't travelled very much before arriving in Dubai, and hasn't had any contact with people from other cultures. It's as easy or easier to make friends from other places in any number of cities all over the world, so it's hardly possible to claim that this is something intrinsic or unique to Dubai. And some of his points are silly - there is virtually no possibility of 'embracing' Emirati culture, because it's so difficult to come into contact with, for obvious reasons, and I say that as someone who did all the mosque tours, went to the old parts of town, learned Arabic, went to the breakfasts at the Sheikh M centre etc etc. And as for needing to be 'above average in your profession', don't make me laugh! There are a lot of frauds and mediocrities in Dubai - as well as some very good people across professions, obviously. edited by Custard Apple on 30/07/2011 What a great posts! My respect:)
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 14:03
We live in the apartment and i have no idea where our water tanks are, but the water is really hot lately, especially today. I feel sorry for my husband who has dermatitis and shouldn`t bathe in hot water:(
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 12:25
I have been living with RA for almost 10 years now, all this time in Dubai. The number of reumatologist is still really small here, so i tried almost all of them at different times, even some private doctors in Sharjah. Back then Dr. Mofti was in the American hospital , i quit him after my second appointment because he started hugging me and being weird, i was 21 yo and too young to make fuss about it, so i just never went back. Humaira Badsha - she used to work in Bone&Joint Center in Emirates Towers. I thought she was a blessing, the whole center was great! I really wish it was still there... However, since she started her private practice, moved to the villa in Jumairah, things weren`t the same anymore. I went twice, both times was charged 600 DHS for 5 and 7 minutes 'consultations'. The fact that she barely talked to me, didn`t ask about my meds, supplements, bugged me [b'>so much[/b'> that i can`t even remember how expensive blood tests were. She had other patients waiting, conveyor belt style, too commercial. No, thank you. I had stopped all my meds since December 2010 and gave up on the local doctors. So far so good. I have to mention Dr. Darwish who used to be in Welcare hospital. I had a few appointments at my worst flare-ups. Very decent, very humane and kind, eased the pain, explained to me everything. Did not try to get rid of me after 5 minutes. I saw him more than 6 years ago, so i don`t know how he`s now. I hope you will get better soon:)
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 12:53
Dr. Madhu 04- 357 15 77 The secretary who is also his assistant is really nice too, and she actually knows how to give directions. He fixed my crown after one 'fancy' clininc in Marina sc*ewed it up. I love him.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 22:58
They mess up the price tags all the time. Small bars (35-37g) are 6.10Dhs to 7 Dhs. Large bars are 9.50.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 11:03
All major supermarkets have A.bars, Spinneys, Carrefour, Geant - in Adult`s cereals section or at the check-out. Cheaper then anywhere else. Baking mixes, pastas, bread- Dr. Nutrition center in Dubai Mall. <em>edited by Fondue on 27/07/2011</em>
 
 
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