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Forum: Middle East
Mar 20th 2007, 4:51 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 5,591
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Those *****ers have finally lost it...

"the subsequent Phase II development, due to commence in early 2006, involves the enhancement of beach amenity facilities through landscaping of the beachfront. Besides a corniche walkway throughout...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2007, 2:44 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 3,517
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Greedy Dubai

The wood stores are on the RHS as you drive into Satwa on Satwa Road from Jumeirah. Park as soon as you see stores and just walk along. There are several.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2007, 2:10 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 3,517
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Greedy Dubai

What I notice increasingly is the change in the small traders in Satwa, Karama & Bur Dubai. Not only are prices increasing, but the level of friendliness and willingness to bargain are decreasing...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 13th 2007, 5:02 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Little Mosque On The Prairie

Try http://www.cbc.ca/littlemosque/
Forum: Middle East
Jan 5th 2007, 5:25 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Split base - Could it work?

We lived one year with my husband working in Qatar during the week and coming home to Dubai on weekends and then another year with him working in the far east of Russia and only getting home every 3...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 28th 2006, 5:07 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 10,473
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Baku

We lived in Baku 96-99 with our (then) 9yr old son. It was definitely a hardship posting then, but things have improved quite a bit.

I have quite a few Azeri friends who I still keep in touch...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2006, 10:29 am
Replies: 12
Views: 4,734
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Things to do in Dubai when

The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (who do the Jumeirah Mosque tours) also do a walking tour of Bastakiya, conducted by a local lady. Nice way to spend a morning and then stop at...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2006, 4:56 am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,499
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Vaccinations for Dubai

The rabies anti serum (which is what they would give you if you were not vaccinated) is not available everywhere. We got rabies shots while living in Egypt because of this and it would have meant...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2006, 8:05 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,127
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Salary

OK. If you want to start a thread about the mistreatment of maids in Dubai, then feel free to do so.

I just didn't think it was fair to imply that there was anything wrong in mebound wanting to...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2006, 4:25 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,127
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Salary

What EXACTLY is the problem with this guy having house help, irrespective of whether or not his wife works?

Or are you just jealous that he's getting such a good package? :rolleyes:
Forum: Middle East
Oct 7th 2006, 12:00 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,127
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Salary

One last thing, although I'm sure as a banker you probably know this, you will need to become non-resident for tax purposes in Canada in order to avoid paying Canadian tax.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 7th 2006, 8:20 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,127
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Salary

As others have said your rent estimate is low if you expect to live in a house rather than an apartment. The last 3 years we have seen market rents increase 25-30% per annum. If you start out tight...
Forum: Middle East
May 10th 2006, 4:59 am
Replies: 115
Views: 23,026
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Retiring to Dubai

Peter: Don't know if you are still reading this thread, but you might want to check out this blog http://www.dubaithoughts.blogspot.com/. Seabee has recently retired to Dubai and he and his wife...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 21st 2006, 10:34 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,387
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Dubai temperature question

Ramadan will begin around Sep 23/24 and run until about Oct 23. You might find that a bit inconvenient, particularly with children. Drinking, eating and smoking in public before sunset, say 6pm at...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 12th 2006, 3:39 am
Replies: 8
Views: 589
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: visa need help

Don't know if having her visa approval underway will make a difference . . . but my friend was one day over her 60 days when leaving Dubai last November and was marched away by armed guards at the...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 11th 2006, 4:51 am
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Living and working in Dubai

meow, meow ;)
Forum: Middle East
Mar 11th 2006, 3:06 am
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Living and working in Dubai

Also check out the "New to Dubai" and "UAE Profile" sections of expatmum http://www.expatmum.com/

This site is mainly aimed at us womenfolk, but lots of useful info. If you are coming to work in...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 6th 2006, 2:13 am
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Permenant Resident Visas For UAE/Dubai

True, you need a labour card. This is provided by your employer. However, residency sponsorship must be provided by your employer, even if you own a property.

I personally know an Australian...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 5th 2006, 4:44 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Permenant Resident Visas For UAE/Dubai

You can also get a residency visa if you buy property here; however, that must also be renewed (I'd be interested to know under what circumstances they would NOT renew it). But if you take a job,...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 27th 2006, 2:15 am
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Clearing out crap - ideas wanted

The fridge and stairmaster you can probably sell on a supermarket notice board or the classified section of www.expatmum.com

As for the small stuff . . .

Dubai School for Special Needs (behind...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 26th 2006, 2:55 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,756
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: hospital thoughts

I suggest you post this question on www.expatmum.com There are oodles of women there who will be happy to share their experiences with you. Despite the name, men do post questions there from time...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 9th 2006, 1:55 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,972
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: R.A.K. to Dibba through Wadi Bih and across the mountains

We drove Wadi Beh with friends about 2 or 3 years ago. The scenery is great for this part of the world and I would recommend it as an excellent day trip. We were in a 4x4 but there were people in...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 3rd 2006, 5:06 am
Replies: 13
Views: 6,345
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Emigrating to Dubai?

Aah. Thought you couldn't spell skeptic . . . but maybe he's that too.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 3rd 2006, 4:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 6,345
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Emigrating to Dubai?

You know what they say - all generalizations are false! :)

"Septic"? :confused:
Forum: Middle East
Jan 3rd 2006, 4:35 am
Replies: 13
Views: 6,345
Posted By trailingspouse

Re: Emigrating to Dubai?

Yes, the couple I know came here to retire. That's why I said that if you intend to work I think you need to get your residence visa (and therefore your labour card) through your employer. I was...
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