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Mumof2

I know, this is not the forum for Bahrain but it would be nice to get some information about Bahrain if anyone have been there, lived there or worked there. We are moving there soon, but really would like to know how the standard of living there is like. Child-friendly? Schools? Shops? Parks? Expens...

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Thanks Fayz. Do you know if there are any expat communities there? I've heard a lot about expats in Dubai but not much in Bahrain.

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We are British, living in Hong Kong. HK is full of expats so it's easy for newcomers to get to know new places with new people. The reason I asked is that if there are expats around Bahrain, then it'll be convenient for us. So, we get the idea about their experience on the way things are there.

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Hi, We live in HK and moving to Dubai soon. We are planning to bring our own maid from here. She's been with us for a year and is really good at her job. She is Nepalese. Could anyone tell us what are the requirements for applying a maid's visa? How long will the process take? Do we need to do her m...

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Hi, Just wondering, if anybody in Dubai is using this new Samsung LCD flatscreen?? Bought one here in Hong Kong to send to Dubai, the shopkeeper said that I can use it in UAE. But when they delivered, the technician told me that there is no channel frequency for United Arab Emirates. It has channel ...

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Could you tell me what system do you use in UAE? PAL or NTSC?

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Hi Vennie, Just saw your post on this & the website links to the US embassy. My husband & I got married in Florida but we are living in Hong Kong. Since my hubby is in Dubai at present, he's forwarded our marriage certificate to Florida State dept for notary & authentication. They say, i...

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Anyone living in this place? What's it like? Advantage & disadvantage please...

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Hi m_gulati80,

Any luck in findin out about the maid visa for your maid? We are trying to get our maid who is Nepali citizen but so far no luck.

Please let me know if you get success in securing the maid visa.

Thanks!
Mum of 2

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Hi - anyone know of hiring maid's agency?

Help!

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Is there any useful website/forum for Expat Mums or ppl with young children and families?

..needing suggestions & advice on raising kids in Dubai. Thanks!

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Hi, Do they have a service of child-minding too? I really need a help with looking after our 2 kids.

Thanks for ur reply!

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Are there good daycare ctrs or playgroups in Deira area?

Anyone with kids/children can advise? Thanks!

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My kids have been looked after by a very good & loving Nepali nanny for a year and we're trying to bring her with us to DXB. But unfortunately the immigration rejected twice saying..NO VISAS FOR NEPALI?? ..is it just for us or for all the maids who are trying to come to Dubai in maid's visa? It ...

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Just wondering what are the terms & conditions for the live-out helper here. Is it allowed for the full time helper to live outside our premises and work like 9-5?

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Hi, we just got our maid a helper-visa here in Dubai. For her holidays, she want to go to Riyadh in Saudi Arab to meet her husband. She is allowed to have her days off, but I don't know what are the process or requirments for her to go there & return. Anyone has any idea?

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We are thinking of buying a place here in Dubai in few months time. The places we liked are Greens & for villas - Mirdif. Any good suggestions on these 2 places , pros & cons???
'really appreciate your views. Thanks!

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Last night or shall I say.. morning at 2am-4am, there're these 2 thickheads driving a lambourghini wheezed around the Deira road, right infront of our apartment. It was very disturbing and we couldn't sleep all night. It seems that they were racing in this odd hours without much traffic going on. We...

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Hi, I have been holding a British Overseas passport a.k.a BN(O) passport to enter here with residence visa in it. I am thinking of changing for British Passport now. I have enquired to British Embassy here regarding the transfer of UAE residence visa on my new British passport but got no answers bac...

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Thanks for your information guys! I'll personally have to make a trip to Immigration or the embassy next time.

Oh, wot is e-gate? & where & how do we get those?

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This is my 3rd time trying for the road test with Emirates Driving School. I know I have given my best shots so far..but I failed once more again. In my opinion, the examiner shouldn't judge the student within 5 minutes of drive. One mistake then you are failed. In this 5 minutes, you have to be per...

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Lucky for you Jeevan. I had 3 different examiner for 3 tests, so I don't think they'd pity me much? Would they have record that how many times I failed? If they see that record then I may have a chance on my 4th? It's not only about giving the road tests. The emirates driving has been chaging their ...

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Yes same with me for my 1st test. There was no left turn and she asked me to turn left. I said - 'Mam there's no left turn', then she said 'I know'. I think she was testing my attentiveness, but never-the-less, I failed on that one too.
3rd, 4th or forever..I am loosing my hope now!..Sigh...

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Hi, we are moving too. Got this number through friends, we haven't tried'em yet, but was recommended.
Global Relocations
Mr. Chris Oxford
352 3300
0506258216
Good luck and let us know how they are if you are moving soon (we still have 3 weeks to move out)

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Everywhere I go, everyone ask me for ID Card. I am here on a spouse/residence visa. He has a work permit but I don't, so in this case am I suppose to hold a ID card? If so, how & where do I need to get it from?

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Yes I do have a passport with UAE Visa until 2009 but I don't carry my passport wherever I go (within Dubai). In some places, they ask me for my ID & I show my health-card (coz' that is the only card I hold it in my purse beside the bank cards) but they don't accept it! That is why I am wonderin...

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Where on earth do you go? So far I have been to Banks/Money-exchange counters/Institutes and few shops to make membership/discount cards & etc. Just thought it would be easier to present an UAE ID card than carrying PP around. :roll: Thank you all for your advice. I'll try the link and see if I...

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I take my kids to Dr. Rajendra M. Joshi (Specialist Paeditrician) of Prime Medical Centre. He is very well recommended & excellent with kids. He is not VERY expensive either. They have branches in Deira, Jumeirah & Sheikh Zayed Road. The Deira br.no: 04-2720720.

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Where can I get a part-time driver? Is it legal to hire one on a monthly-basis? Help!

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Concord wrote:
What do you need a driver for?

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I don't drive. It's been an endless effort on getting a driving license with EDI for the past 6 months. I still haven't given up my hope!

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Mumof2 - Posts

Living in Bahrain anyone?

Applying for Maid's Visa

SAMSUNG LCD Flat screen TV

Feedbacks on Al Ghurair City Apartments

Agency for Hiring Fulltime/Partime Maids

Any Forums for Expat Mums/Families?

Any good day care centres/playgroup in Deira areas?

Is it true about Maid Visas?

Terms & conditions for live-out helper

Is Visa required to go to Riyadh-Saudi?

Suitable place to live in Dubai?

Late Night Riders..What shall I do?

Change of Passports..wot happens to the UAE res. visa?

Impossible to pass the road test in DXB

How & Where to get the UAE ID Card

Re: How & Where to get the UAE ID Card

Part-time Driver

Re: Part-time Driver

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