Index - Dubai General Chat topics

...and for my 3000th post I just noticed I hit a milestone (millstone?) and decided I should do it in typical DK stylee... After X years in Dubai, I have just recently had to get a new employment/residence visa. This invol ...
Dubai Forums moved to a new dedicated quad core server Congratulations on the move! More power to Dubai Forums! :) ...
Fraudsters on the way I am writing this post to warn the people of Dubai and the UAE about three people that have left Cyprus and heading for Dubai after obtaining large amounts of money by deception, Ross Carrol was a d ...
Sent my CV, when will they get back to me? Hi all! I called a recruitment agency and spoke with one of the recruiters about a job and she told me to send my CV, then she said that she woul give me a call. That was on thursday, so I am wond ...
How Israel helps eavesdrop on US citizens [color=darkblue]How Israel helps eavesdrop on US citizens[/color]

3 November 2008
After the 11 September 2001 attacks, the United States government launched a massive program t ...
The real Dubai? Slm au alaykum has anyone photos or links to pics of everyday real Dubai - after all I'm sure you dont all live in those hotels......... I would like to see pics of the poor local's homes - the ...
Yvonne Ridley's Address in Lahore (Pakistan)
Published by Saj on Tagged News of Dr Aafia
Bismallah al Rahman al Raheem.
Brothers and sisters, Assalam alaikum -
I first came to Pakistan seven years ago following the horr ...
Car accidents Has anyone been involved in a car accident? Are the police always called? ...
Goat exploitation? This made me chuckle...until I saw the sums the guy was making! Maybe people should get out of real estate and get into goats...if you know what I mean!!! :lol:
Goats sell for thousands at be ...
Who to call or where to go? ...
DNRD Website ...
Dozens of soldiers deployed as Toy Gun spotted near Bethlehe ...
Local 'local' newspaper? Slm au alaykum I would like to advertise in a 'local' newspaper read by Arabs - but in English! Is there an English medium newspaper locally or an Arabic one who would either print in English o ...
halloween party Arent there any halloween party other than that stupid Halloween party at Hollywood planet? I soooooo want to wear my afro seen. :@ ...
Being Female in Dubai lighten up guys I was joking. I forgot people in this part of the world haven't quite figured out the whole humor thing yet (or addresses for that matter). Dubai is fine for women. dont do anything s ...
Working at Al Tayer Group Hi all, Anyone ever worked with Al Tayer Group. All I know is that the company has a very good presence here in the UAE, but I want to hear from someone first-hand what it likes working there. Any ...
Beach S-X Couple To Get Stiffer Sentence?? Fair or Unfair??? The Public Prosecutor in Dubai, unhappy with the"lenient" sentence given to the British beach couple, is now appealing for a tougher sentence. Isn't the 3-months jail sentence, and all t ...
Anyone Worked or Working For ITP Publishing Hi, I have been offered a position with this company and am trying to find out if anyone is working there or has worked there so i can get an idea of what it is like to work there and the people a ...
People sharing to be fined Awsome Dubai Municipality! Have you totally lost your minds? http://www.7days.ae/storydetails.php?id=68347&title=You%20Will%20Be%20Fined ...
Property tax Can anyone let me know whether (I am guessing there must be) there is a property tax like the council tax in the UK and how much it is likely to be on a property costing 1million AED? Thanks. :D ...
Real Estate in 2008 - Good Time to Buy? to be honest, i think its a bit risky now. Rule number one in my book is if you haven't been here to see for yourself do not under any circumstances buy anything. Come to Dubai, do your homework, cho ...
opportunity since the weather turning nicer I thought going to dessert picnic would be an ides.. any groups/team that I can join to experience the arabian dessert? xl ...
Twelve Reasons to Reject Obama ...
New visa law question hi, i know the new visa law in dubai says that if your on a visit visa, you cannot get a new one and have to exit the country for one month before applying etc. BUT what if my friend just left h ...
Plug Scokets Hi All, As you may have read on some of my previous chats I am moving out to Dubai in Jan 2009. I am currently looking at what furnishings I will be bring with me. I have TV's, Surround Sound Syst ...
Happy Halloween Everyone! Happy (and hopefully to be a scary) Halloween!
Its been a while since I logged on.. How is everyone?
Thought i'd ask if anyone wants to join up and I dunno maybe do something.. we co ...
Oil Glut on the Market, Prices to Crash ...
I'M SEARCHING NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS.. Hi,
I'm searching for a native english speaking friends in Dubai. Anybody can help me...? please contact me by mobl or emil to :
next in rest...
Bai
Sajeer Kanhirode
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Clubbing in Dubai Hi Hi I'm coming to Dubai in November and i would realy like to know which clubs are nice to go clubbing! Hope to hear from ya'll And mayb see you in Dubai !! ...
27 m moving to Dubai next month, working in HR Hi all! I have secured a job, rented my flat out, and will be flying to Dubai next month for a totally new life! I am looking forward to both work and the social scene, but thought I would post ...
question: maid? Ahhh finally..a girl that thinks like me. I like you already :) ...
HSBC survey says UAE, Singapore and US are the best place muslimbangladeshi wrote: pinoy1 wrote:Maybe they didn't ask muslim expats in America, or laborers in the UAE, or Bangladeshis in Singapore that's why the 3 are on top? :roll:
HSBC should hav ...
Snooker and Gyms in Dubai/Dubai Marina Hi All, I am moving to Dubai in few months, want to know if there are some nice snooker clubs out there, plz mention some names and area. I love snooker and would love to continue playing it in du ...
Camel or Donkey? I bet you do not know that which vehicle has been used more by antient Arab fathers. All of us know that Camel is one of the UAE or let's say, desert, icons. But, history tells something different! ...
Jail if you don't get your UAE ID card by year end???? http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2008/October/theuae_October519.xml&section=theuae 'The identity card is mandatory from January 1, 2009 and those who do not h ...
Owning a Jet Ski in Dubai - new laws Hi. Does anyone own a jet ski on here? I was thinking about buying one and read that a new law has just been passed saying that you have to register them (yet another stealth tax to pay!!). Th ...
All that money you've lost — where did it go? Trillions in stock market value — gone. Trillions in retirement savings — gone. A huge chunk of the money you paid for your house, the money you're saving for college, the money your boss needs to ma ...
Free Sammy the Whale Shark - Boooo Atlantis! I had to put this on here at some point. Media around the globe has now picked up on the plight of Sammy the whale shark, supposedly found in distress and 'rescued' by Atlantis, which everyone now kn ...
Post from the UK to dubai? anyone recommend a good courier. Thanks ...
What Do taxi Drivers Really want ? yeah. Not to mention where all those cars will park. ...
Interested in meeting new friends Hey there, my name is modi and im interested in makin new friends as im a very social person. Would love to meet a mixed group of guys and girls to go out and have some fun. Is there anyone who is in ...
real friends in UAE I live now more than 8 yaers in UAE. But today I saw that if you need really a good friend to talk there is no one. All are busy with their own problems. or is it only me? ...
Moving to Dubai in january and stressed the *uck out! Hey all! I'm kinda new to this forum but have been reading for a while now. Here's my situation: I'm currently completing my real estate agent certification here in Canada, and I plan to move to ...
$700 billion bailout way short to rescue Wall Street Gambler Twenty of the nation's largest financial institutions owned a combined total of $2.3 trillion in mortgages as of June 30. They owned another $1.2 trillion of mortgage-backed securities. And they repo ...
I've been transfered to Adu Dhabi, Is it nice there?? I'm living in Duabi since +8 years, and will move to Abu Dhabi, I'm feeling so sad for leaving my life here, is it nice there? and what to do since I have no friends in the capital?[/u] ...
a better radio station in Dubai for expats This is not meant as any kind of spam, just something I think is quite good - try listening to myexpatradio on the internet, it comes out of Dubai and you’ll recognise a few of the people on it, like ...
How Long have you been In dubai ? Was just wondering , How long have you people been in dubai for ? ...
Chinese factory looking for good customers! Daffodil Jewelry Co., Ltd founded in 1997, located at Shuibei Industry Zone (named “City of Jewelry”) of Shenzhen in Guangdong, China, with factory in Longgang District. We are specializing in des ...
TAXI'S ! I'm coming to Dubai on a holiday.. but dont whats better ; Rent a car or travel by taxi ? Whats the taxi fair over there?? 1 mile = .. AED ? or 1 km = .. AED ? or whatever. THANKS ! ...
Sightings of Sheilkh Mo... Has anyone seen him out and about Dubai? I saw him driving past Al Qasr, Al Sufouh Road, and I understand it is not unusual to see him in town. OTP ...
Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin Sarah Palin ..... I'm sick a ...
what is the full meaning of DUBAI? :lol: AM IN SEARCH OF THE MEANING OF THIS LATTEST WORLD OUTSTANING CITY. CAN YOU HELP GIVE ME WHAT IT STANDS FOR ? AM SURE ITS NOT AN ENGLISH WORD. THANKS ALOT. ...
Is this Real??? So I found an old buddy of mine who rencently moved to Dubai, and told him about moving to Dubai and the job offer as an Executive Personal Assistant...and he is inisisitng that almost all Executive ...
Place to get a medical certificate I've called in sick for the last two days and I need a medical certificate. I just had a really bad cold so I'm not dying or anything but my work needs me to get a doctors note. Anyone know a goo ...
MustangGT,Charger,LuminaSS How do ya guys find these cars? MustangGT : A muscular coupe ... Charger : Huge enormous and very muscular car.. LuminaSS: Slim and Sporty... ...
Moving apartments Has anyone had experience with movers for furniture and effects? ...
Question about banking in dubai I'm coming from the States next month and I am looking at opening a business banking account at a bank in Dubai. I was wondering if you have any suggestions on which bank would be the best for bus ...
Securing Police Clearance with Absconding Case Hi guys. I am a newbie here. I am hoping that any of you can help me on this question. I have worked in the UAE from 2005 to 2006. I have sent my resignation letter when I was back in my home coun ...
want to play airsoft? for those who want to play airsoft in dubai, pls send sms or pm me, i will get back to you as soon as possible.. ...
RTA Buses for Dummies ! Today I am gonna talk a little about those Red RTA Buses or the poor mans wheels and how to use it and Dos and Donts when you are in it . Lets Start with catching the Bus ! You first need to know ...
MOBILE DISTRIBUTOR WELCOME JOINING Professional Mobile manufacturing factory in china,welcome all over business partners cooperate with me! ...
need help.... please any one can tell me where can i find t-shirt and jacket printing in dubai, please PM me... thanks ...
Anyone knows of a Training School? Hi Guys, Anyone knows where I can find a list of training schools in Dubai that teach or train Document Controller. Thanks in advance ...
volleyball is anyone playing for a club in dubai / familiar with the league set-up pls? ...
help in tracing a numbe Hi, I am trying to trace a friend in Dubai. have lost his home number. Can someone please look it up in the directory and snd to me. Have tried on line but site keeps crashing from the uk. Hi ...
Breastfeeding Can you publicly to this in Dubai and other Arab countries? It's not sexual but a natural thing so I'm just curious. I'm not asking a dumb ridiculous question. ...
Boxing gym in dubai? Can anyone recommend a decent boxing gym in dubai? Not interested in boxercise classes, just somewhere you can go and do your own casual workout? preferably soewhere close to either satwa or al b ...
Dare we ask age??? ajb wrote: Concord wrote: Peach_Girl wrote:8) i am 20 yrs old .. but i feel like i am 15 yrs old :shock: LOL! :)
There really is no difference :lol:
In the eyes of the law there is! ...
Being transgendered in Dubai Well if you're a lesbian woman stuck in a man's body, it can't be that bad. If you're a gay male stuck in a woman's body, it can't be that bad. But what if you're a heterosexual woman in a male's ...
Wall Street is the "Tower of Babble" ...
Sharjah eldery House Does anyone know where Sharjah Eldery House is or retirement home? ...
lets make airsoft as a new topic here good day guys.. I just want to make a suggestion, lets make airsoft as a new topic. for all the forumers out there: 1. Do you like airosft? 2. Do you play airsoft(in your home country or here ...
Car rental Does anyone know if u can rent a car cheaply? ...
Football (Soccer) Ally 'Coisty' McCoist. Rangers legend and now he's Assistant Manager, with Walter in the driving seat. What more could a blue nose ask for?! :D ...
Terminal 3 Have you been the Emirats Terminal 3? it looks quite imprssive from gulf news. ...
I'm searching for a native english speaking friends in Dubai Hi, I'm searching for a native english speaking friends in Dubai. Anybody can help me...? please contact me by mobl or emil to : next in rest... Bai Sajeer Kanhirode ...
I need help from anyone in Dubai please! ...
Best Bank in Dubai After a terrible time with standard chartered I am closing my account out of pure spite. Has anyone had a good easy experience with banks here? Which banks are the best? ...
Idioms in the Arab world and other parts of the world So do the Muslim Arab English-speakers ever say 'You eat like a pig!!!' or is that not halal? HOLY COW!!!! must work well with the Hindus. ...
Duty free shopping ? Hi What exactly duty free shoppping means ? and what are the rules related to the same. ? Do all shops in dubai offer duty free or some specific ? Thanks in advance ...
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MEETIN NEW FRIENDS FROM DUBAI MOBILE BUSINESS GUIES! PROFESSIONAL MOBILE MANUFACTURING FACTORY,WELCOME ALL OVER THE WORLD FRIENDS TO COOPERATION WITH ME! ...
Do you defy food/beverage stereotypes? For example are you German but not like beer or bacon? Asian but not like rice or tea? Colombian or Norwegian but not like coffee? Italian but not like pasta? French but not like bread or wine? M ...
UAE vs Korea wtf? UAE seems to loose every match even after selling so much money on them. I saw the game seems like each player is selfish ass wants to hit goal so he can be praised and get money . ...
Dubai GPS/ Garmin questions Hello, Since Driving in Dubai is already bad enough and my husband and I got totally lost today I am planning to buy a navigation system. Here a few questions, maybe you know the answer to some o ...
Ipecac? Does anyone know where I can get ipecac here? In the states you can just get it over the counter at any pharmacy -- but I haven't been able to find it here. If it's not available...does anyone kno ...
TOP 23 company in 2008 Rank Company 1 Google 2 Genentech 3 Wegmans Food Markets 4 Container Store 5 Whole Foods Market 6 Network Appliance 7 S.C. Johnson & Son 8 Boston Consulting Grp. 9 Methodist Hos ...
Drivers License Guys, My cousin who's a Canadian citizen claims that she can't transfer her drivers license to a U.A.E one because of the new laws. She's now living in Dubai, away from her kids and husband in A ...
Memebrs' Diary's Hello.. i really didnt know where to put this thread xD anyway write your diary.. whenever something happens Or at the end of the day,.. i'll start Dear diary, I skiped school! its so much f ...
MTV'S TRUE LIFE: I LIVE IN DUBAI CASTING CALL Hello All
I am a Producer at MTV in New York City, and we are currently exploring the idea of doing a show about a young persons experience, local or expatriate, in Dubai. Below I have attache ...
Choco & FF Man ? ahem.. feel again.. and if you were with my mom, then you have more than just a butt banging problem, my mother has been dead 4 years. P.S. she was cremated. Is that ash I see hanging from y ...
Anyone had a bout of hysterics after verbal abuse......????? Once when driving from London to Dover, roadworks, traffic, etc, etc, the road narrowed, and we reached a point where it was me in my car, (late for the ferry), and a white van man, and we were facin ...
Question: Do you have a secret............... that would embarass you if your friends/family were to find out? Not necessarily details, but just interesting to know... OTP ...
Build hotels in Dubai? Burj al arab standard room from 170 sq m. and the biggest more then 700 sq m. Why do like all other hotels and just have small rooms? ...
Happy Birthday Chocs! 21 today, 21 today! :lol: :lol: :lol: Knight ...
Dubai Forum Dinner Okay so if you were to host what would you cook and bake? Something from your culture would be great.
I like cooking. I could prepare for you guys
Appetizer
Borscht (beets, tom ...
YES YES YES Dubai Knight wrote:By the way Arnie...she split up with Jason Donovan you know!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Knight
yea but she still has bouncer the dog
:P ...
Work experience help Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can give me any help or advice. My 19 year old brother is currently doing a degree in Sports Science and would like to go to Dubai for a month in January to do work ...
US college student in need of some info hello to all. One of my classes requires an international marketing project and I chose to cover the demand for chocolate in the UAE. Part of this project is to survey consumers, preferably those in ...
Eid Mubarak To everyone who is celebrating Eid: Wishing you a joyous and peaceful Eid
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