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Wedding gowns to buy on line! I am looking for nice Scandinavian wedding gown for my wife (Soon :-)). I found this webbshop and wonder if anyone here have bought from them? ...
Brand new computer for sale 2500 AED ...
Popular Music in the Middle East ...
Any South African's biting their nails at 20-20? sage & onion wrote:
Always nice and calm m8 :wink:
Of course..........I honestly didnt almost chew my hand off in the 2nd half!! :roll: ...
The truth about Dubai sunsets From a guy in Trip Advisor today: 'I was at the Hilton Jumeirah Beach (left yesterday) and watched the sunset every evening from the beach. Although you can't quite see the sun melt into the ocean ...
quick question about a specific neighborhood What is the general atmosphere, demographic, opinion etc of Bur Dubai? More specifically 9B street between Al Mina Road and Mankhool Road, about a 10 minute walk back from Al-Mina road by the Dry do ...
al ibrahimi restaurant building-does anyone know this place? Hi I posted on the board a while back, i'm moving to Dubai in a couple of weeks and have family that have lived in the city for the last 20 years. I was wondering do any of you know where this buildi ...
The Mafia's paintball team tryouts! Hey, I'm the captain of The Mafia,a paintball team We are looking for 2 people to fill our team. Please e-mail me at ...


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the best team won Yessssssssssssssssssss we whopped the Aussies arses Soooooooooooooooooo Happyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :lol: :lol: ...
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New 40GB PS3 to launch in Dubai for 1,800 Dhs ...
Stealing parking ticket .. An unfortunate south african dude(building mate) dint get parking space inside our building last night and had to park it on the road side. around 9:45 an RTA fellow comes and puts a parking fine on ...
Oasies Villlage ...
What happened to FACEBOOK today?? Hey, is Etisalat blocking again FACEBOOK? I can't open it until now, and also Friendster..It's the only past time I have in Dubai :cry: ...
Banks in Dubai and FDs Apoligies if this isnt the right section to post. 1. Generally speaking, which is the most hassle-free bank in Dubai? 2. In terms of CD/FDs, which banks in Dubai offer the best rate? Many than ...
Any one in advertising? ...
I hate mobile phones I hate the damn things. In return, they hate me. I hate that they can now do evrything but hold a connection. I hate that Itisalot are constantly experiencing unexpected volumes of calls and ...
HP is getting rich and what about ya my salary reached to UAE 24440 per month
I used currency convertor :P
after taxes and all insurance stuff :
UAE = 18000
PS" i was leaving my company and going to joi ...
stop spamming me please (Canadian companies and muslims) In this month "muslim for month" are quite actively participate in prayers and other sort of religious activities and one of them is sending Islamic SMS. One of the things, which really ...
Hiring a Lawyer in Dubai Let him spend the $800 (for nothing really). Advice was already given to this cat but he won't heed it. ...
Ian please send a message To the Wallabies, To beat England by at least 40 points! ...
Make a wish! please visit the link above.. Nakheel is paying Dhs10 for every wish made.. takes only 30 secs :wink: ...
I am from Azerbaijan, looking for azeri or Turkish friends ...
jabbajaba is that you? In the avatar? If so, tell us the follow up. I used to be very annoyed at you only posting links which I told you. But since you apparently left Dubai (becuase it is wonderful and you could not ...
Pick of Destiny Thought I'd share this tasty clip from the Pick of Destiny ...
The best Dubai sunset perch How about the sea facing restaurant in Burj al Arab? / ...
Everything closed on Fridays? Is it normal practice that the town shuts down on friday or is it just during ramadan? I've been trying to call around for apartments and cars and can't get an answer from any business. ...
Just landed/moved to Dubai, suggestions to keep me busy? Well touched down today. Came here on a corporate relocation from my organizations' US HQ to our Middle East HQ. Start on Sunday though so I'm currently putting around the hotel shaking the flight ...
Earthquake Coming? I just heard that there was a "catastrophic eruption" of a volcane island in Yemen. I thought I heard before that earthquakes usually follow such eruptions :shock: Close to UAE :shock: ...
back in dubai after 1 year hey all im back in dubai and back on this little forum place i was in toronto for the past year , and daymn this place has changed!!!! what the hek is going on in here? i cant remember an ...
Memory Lane... The other thread about chocolate mice got me thinking/daydreaming about being a kid again... Just take a look at this site: Milk Teeth!! Bloody Lager Tops!!! Which were your favorites ...
Language Exchange - English - Mandarin (Chinese) ...
MARS Chocolate is TESTING ON MICE A gruelsome and CRUEL Animal Testing discovery has been made- in relation to MARS Inc. It has been found that they are TORTURING MICE IN THEIR TESTS TO MAKE CHOCOLATE. Read the article below to find ...
office romance ...
When was it? (Fireworks in Dubai) Found a picture. When was it exactly? Was it at time of last DSF (I heard the sound almost everyday somewhere near the Creek)? I'd love to see it next time for my photography hobby.
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!!HELP!! How to transfer to EMIRATES DRIVING INSTITUTE Do any one of u guyz know the procedure to transfer to EMIRATES DRIVING INSTITUTE ..............my complication is that I'm holding a sharjah visa ...........also i have trained in shj for more ...
Hospitals, emergency Dept Since when did emergency depts stop charging people. I was surprised Dubai Hospital didnt charge me even one dirham for a long treatment. ...
Home Based Business ( Presentation in Dubai ) ...
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How to unblock Facebook if blocked by administrator? Help ...
Congrats Sage ...
Herbal Medicine ...
Concord , some sent your topic to FC why is that ? :roll: I cant even use any word against him because Smartd is like truck which carries fuel and it is the written on it "highly flammable and risk of catching fire " ...
Dubai-Abu Dhabi: Differences Hi everyone,
I'd like to hear your opinion on this issue:
What are the main differences between the two cities?
...entertainment, lifestyle, cost of life, professional oppotunitie ...
fao The Major Hello please could you have a look at my post titled "please please please" I have been told that you may be able to asnswer my question Thankyou :) ...
2020 World Cup What a climax to the first ever 20 20 cup. Entertaining throughout... The match could have swung either way .... easily some of the best cricket Ive seen in a long long time ....... Congrats boys in ...
Lawn is dying slowly Brown patches are indicative of an insecticidal infection, most likely a moth or lawn grub type lawn infection. Pick up some low grade pyrethrin based insecticide and treat your lawn. Note pyrethr ...
Celeb in Town jabbajabba wrote:'Don't be fooled by the villa that I got, i'm still, im still Barry from from da block!'.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That had me in tears laughing. ...
HOw to commute??? please hlp!!! Y wrote:does anyone know any companies which provide transporting services? since my company doesnt provide transport allowance, i have to find the way how to cummute home (only). thus, taxi is too ...
Salik and Housing this is all very helpful so thanks again and i really appreciate it! ...
Ayesha12 has made 70+ posts all about NKUT ...and nobody has done a damn thing. ...
male / Female ratio ...
The mother of all matches! Its 2 PM European Time , i will manage to skip at 3 with my friend .
We hope to see best contest and this 20, 20 is driving everyone crazy . It doesnt waste your time and provide you the best ...
To all paintballers To all paintballers of Dubai!!!! Go to When you register please say that you were reffered by 11yroldpaintballer ...
Sandfalls Does anyone know how to get to the sandfalls on the way to Hatta? Can you see them from the road or you have to make a turn? If so, is there any sign? Thanks. ...
Spam this forum! Nobody cares! ...
2020 World Cup Chocoholic wrote:ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Cricket - pass me a cucumber sandwich and a nice cuppa tea!
u mind sharing ;) oye admins stop blocking me i miss this forum plz plz plz i want ...
Why are indoor restaurants closed until iftar? Firstly, I do not understand why muslims do not show their strong faith by being able to see others eating and to refrain themselves. But, secondly, if they really cannot, I do not understand why in ...
Dubai?!?!?!? I don't think the article was meant to come across as whining, but rather as a warning. A warning to those who are prone to whining. All of us who live here know that at least most of what was said i ...
Congrats Fayz !! Those who know .. you can use this thread to congratulate him .. i will leave it up to him if he wants the general public to know ! :D ...
HP gets his goal of life.. :) Auzzie crash against Pakistan.. HP realizes his most cherished dream of life.. :D HP...bruv come on in n start dissing Ian .. :D ...
Things to do 15 -20 SEPT ...
Ramadan Kareem Ramadan Mubarak.... :) ...
General Info Please My husband and I have been living in Cyprus for the last 6 years, we are happy here but feel we are ready for a change. My husband is a qualified carpenter and i have been working at a Property Compa ...
Dubai and Customer Service World's greatest oximoron. Ask someone for help and they're either clueless or are severely irritated about being woken up out of their day dream. This last week, as I have been searching for b ...
hair straighteners... bit of a weird one, but does anybody know where i can buy ghd hair straighteners in dubai? not over the internet. and how much they cost here? mine have just recently passed away after 4 years. or ma ...
Ramadan Working Hours DeeDee wrote:My normal working hours are 7-3.30 so it doesn't change for me. Though those observing Ramadan are allowed to leave 2 hours earlier.
The Ministry has stated that employers cannot ...
Hang Gliding Is there a club / organization that teaches Hang Gliding here in Dubai? ...
anyone knows how to get a mystery shopper job in dubai i know this is not the place to put this, but i guess the people here must know something about it anyone knows how to get a mystery shopper job in dubai??? do call me on Edited MOD ...
On September 11 never forget, never again? well thats been said many times in history, and unfortunately we havent learned yet. I wonder what it will take? ...
Come on England , pack these Australian tomorrow (cricket) HP wrote: Galactico wrote:
PS Geo is free to air in the UK and they also are showing the 20:20 World Cup.
I am not fan of urdu drama , they r mostly for our women :cry:
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Learning to fly Chocs give DK a ring he will know ...
BREEDERS CUP ANY ONE GOING TO MONMOUTH COUNTY NEW JERSEY IN THE USA FOR THE BREEDERS CUP 2007??? ...
readers digest Hello, Does anyone out here subscribe to reader's digest. Iam trying to figure out a way into receiving these books. I dont see much of its popularity out here.. thanks for th help ...
GITEX I love Gitex, love going to it but didn’t go this year as I’m in saving money mode and don’t want temptation. Based on the comments though, I guess I didn’t miss too much. ...
Ramadan Timings for Abu Dhabi ...
Muslim Women In Charge Despite the barriers, 10 women executives from the Middle East made our World's 100 Most Powerful Women ranking this year. How are they managing to break through the glass ceiling? Good old-fashi ...
- - - - - Also I owed money to Delmon cafeteria which is also located by the Karachi Darbar restauraunt by Sharjah Mega Mall in the Al Qasimiyah area * I believe it's Al Qasimyah* ...
FOOTBALL GOALKEEPER REQUIRED We require a goalkeeper for games in the Dubai Amateur League and training. For more details on our club, please go to ...
Visit Visa for American citizens project3030 wrote:Hello all,
Happy ramadan for all you muslim residents of the U.A.E (practically the entire country!)
Friends, I have a question regarding the visit visa procedure for ...
Bad Hair Day fayz wrote:Although not agreeing with all of HP’s comments I do have a big issue with fasting in Dubai, it doesn’t even feel like a challenge.
I enjoyed fasting in Canada because it was a chal ...
Cute all this response is funny, just printing suppresed news. And no nobody but naturals have any rights here in Dubai. ...
Moving to Dubai ...
Driving License transfer from Dubai to Abu Dhabi You are in trouble my friend. New rules dictate Dubai visa holders have to take lessons and get a Dubai license. Assuming you don't have a license from a Western country already, you are screwed if y ...
Facebook? Yeah it's fine now, had a coupla issues in the morning but it's sorted Cheers guys ;) ...
How to get a Residence Visa for my son ...
New Family Ancestry wall chart in Arabic we sent our former prime minister to Saudi arab .......... :lol: we export them to arab land :P ...
Croatians in Dubai This is an English Forum and as such please post in English, please read the site rules ...
Partners wanted!!! ...
Preventing Hair Loss It's usually reversible for women. The water (whether for drinking or bathing) is usually the one to be blamed by most people, yet I don't think anyone has proof yet. Maybe it's the excessive heat th ...
MAC's lost his sense of humour MAC - where did it go? You used to be funny.... BTW your spelling in your alter ego is also taking on MAC -like mannerisms :?: ...
Where can I find some good Harees? and can you guys name some good highend Irani cuisine restaurants? thanks ...
Mobile Fraud I have seen people outside the defense road in Abu Dhabi (Mostly Taxi Drivers) selling lost mobiles on very very cheap rates but as seen in newspapers I dont even think now people will be going ahead ...
World Cup Rugby, that is. Anyone been watching ? Saw the Springboks take apart the little Samoans. Gawd ! The SA's were really bordering on the dirty, rather than just "physical". IT was amusin ...
£500k car registration plates What are the wise men from Dubai buying in the UK? Car registration numbers. Someone has just paid £500,000 for one, and several other less publicised deals may have grossed even more. For an insi ...
Congratulations Last week a report in Russian language at first revieled the news: A member of the Dubai Royal Family Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Al-Maktoum has married a waitress, who worked in a hotel in the capit ...