You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Oct 7th 2013, 12:49 pm
#16
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Interesting. What kind of motors do Uber use?
Careem annoyed me because they massively took the piss to get me to the airport (I'm sure I posted about it) but then redeemed themselves because it was half-free credit, so couldn't complain too much, but also emailed apologising and all that jazz. Definitely wouldn't stop me from using them again.
Careem annoyed me because they massively took the piss to get me to the airport (I'm sure I posted about it) but then redeemed themselves because it was half-free credit, so couldn't complain too much, but also emailed apologising and all that jazz. Definitely wouldn't stop me from using them again.
Oct 7th 2013, 12:57 pm
#18
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Yep, use the "now" function for Careem if it's not an advance booking 
Oct 7th 2013, 1:01 pm
#19
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Oct 7th 2013, 2:05 pm
#20
why ayeeeee man!
Joined: Jan 2008
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Interesting. What kind of motors do Uber use?
Careem annoyed me because they massively took the piss to get me to the airport (I'm sure I posted about it) but then redeemed themselves because it was half-free credit, so couldn't complain too much, but also emailed apologising and all that jazz. Definitely wouldn't stop me from using them again.
Careem annoyed me because they massively took the piss to get me to the airport (I'm sure I posted about it) but then redeemed themselves because it was half-free credit, so couldn't complain too much, but also emailed apologising and all that jazz. Definitely wouldn't stop me from using them again.
Oct 7th 2013, 2:31 pm
#22
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
You have been in the Me too long when you ask maintenance to change a light bulb ( in my compound it is a rule that we HAVE to let maintenance do it....but we have to supply the lightbulb...lol)
I still do it myself though...but please do not say, they might deport me.
I still do it myself though...but please do not say, they might deport me.
Oct 7th 2013, 2:38 pm
#23
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
............when you find you have forgotten why you came to the ME in the first place.
Oct 7th 2013, 4:15 pm
#24
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Interesting taxi stories - I have the opposite problem. From the lobby of my apartment block, I walk to the service road that runs along the front (SZR side) of the H and Fairmont hotels, and raise my hand in a vaguely beckoning fashion......
Within five seconds, about five taxis screech to a halt and I have to wait for the verbals to die down so that I can actually get into one of them.......
Within five seconds, about five taxis screech to a halt and I have to wait for the verbals to die down so that I can actually get into one of them.......
Oct 7th 2013, 4:43 pm
#25
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Can't be fear of lawsuit, can it?
Oct 8th 2013, 5:00 am
#26
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
You know you've been in the middle east too long when..........you know your passport number, issue date and expiry date off-by-heart
Oct 8th 2013, 8:24 am
#27
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
I thought the exact thing yesterday whilst checking in online without having to have my passport in front of me.
Oct 8th 2013, 4:01 pm
#28
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
When you expect to wait at enbd for an hour before even a hint of seeing a teller!
Oct 8th 2013, 4:03 pm
#29
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Sorry, clarification there. Careem for pre-booked (airport etc) Uber for now rides. Have used Uber about 4 times and they were very good. Always arrived within 10 mins, direct to the address based on GPS. Nice clean cars and even cool water in the back. Slightly pricier than Careem (maybe 5-8%) but worth it when you cant find an RTA. I'm using Careem to get me to Sandance on Friday and hopefully Uber on the way home (there will likely be some Ubers in Atlantis' car park).
Oct 9th 2013, 2:57 am
#30
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Re: You know you've been in the middle east too long when...
Careem are quoting 180 from Sandance to jumeriah. Can't see uber being too different to that.