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Petrol Price to go up 100%!!!!! According to Gulf news and khaleej times, the petrol retailers decided to raise petrol prices by 100%...at first 50% soon and then in MArch by 100% UAE governemt is triggering riots and severe econo ...
Knowledge Village Hey, what's the deal with Dubai's Knowledge Village? ...
A new life in Dubai! Hi everyone, I really need your help I am a 20 year old hairdresser and I am currently working for a well known company in the UK but would love to relocate to Dubai. I was just wondering if anyone ...
Emirates Song Hey guys, I am an american, and sorry for posting in the Dubai forums, but i couldnt help it. I was flying from New york to Dubai in the Ek flight and was pretty much enchanted with th ...
Ministry of Information & Culture (The Real Devils) Etisalat is double faced, It blocks things for expatriates such as dating sites but the Arab dating sites are open, how strange! but who is behind all this Ministry of information & Culture ...
Need Info on Gud n Eco Interior Designers.. Hi Mates: Need gud interior designers who dont cost a bomb, to revamp my office interior in Dxb. Also if anyone knows chinese females who sell pirated DVD's pass the number pls. I lost my earlie ...
nestle middle east any one know when the cookery book will be released? ...
james zabiela @ trilogy wholy molly this guy is imho the most technicaly skilled dj on the planet. even sasha even calls him the govenor. did any one else manage to see him? ...
ADNOC announces No More Petrol Hike Adnoc yesterday announced that it would not increase the Petrol price and there is no chance in the future too. After hearing this I'm glad im gona start driving. Do you think others will follow as w ...
Bring us rain (Joke) Sheikh Zayed asked residents of UAE to pray for rain, Everyone prayed for it and it did rain but in South Asia...puzzled he decided to ask only nationals to pray for rain....it did but in Iran mos ...


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business in dubai HI there I want to open a small business in dubai. A trichological company and a hairdressing salon.How can I find a sponsor?? ...
HRM in dubai Hi all, I am new to Dubai and into Human resources management. Would like some help on where I could gain some insights on HRM in dubai and also know if there is a HRM comminity in Dubai...like a ...
Hospitals in dubai what is the best hospital or clinic to go to near jumeriah /knowledge village area? is the umm sequim clinic ok to go to for a blood test? ...
france student exchange i have been talking about this trip for a while but finaly its becoming a reality im off to france. im going to the french councilt in the morning to organise a student exchange program for me. if ...
Can you help me to find Iranian computer comanies in Dubai? Hello , my friends I like to find address of Iranian companies Who are active on computer & Telecommunication filed for bussiness. Would you please help me. Best Regards Shams :?: ...
german woman why do they not shave their armpits i mean its real turn off for men
Last night i pulled a german woman called helga and i told her if she wanted me to go further she had to go in the shower an ...
Those were the days.... What do ya think? Memories. Nostalgia. Back then Bruce Springsteen rocked. They still played good music on MTV. Boys were sticky and gross. Waitaminute. That hasn't changed. Your mother was your best frie ...
Videos of dubai? Currently working on a project which requires some videos of dubai . so any1 has ne or might know 2 get some pls help me out ! thankx in advance ...
Dubai vs. Singapore Are there any expats out there who have lived in both Dubai and Singapore? If so, how would you compare Dubai with Singapore? ...
There must be a billion millionnaires already... Does Santa Claus Exist? Does Superman really have super powers? And does forwarding a mail to 20 other idiots earn you a million dollars? Everyday I have an ar*ehole asking me to forward some sh*t ...
canadian universities & distance education ... your opin has anyone attended either of these canadian university's? 1. athabasca university and 2. university of manitoba. Im intending on studying at either but I would first like to hear from you all, ...
Haifa? Hi - first time poster. I was just wondering if the rumours are true - is Haifa from Lebanon coming to Dubai next week? Al Bustan Centre? Thanks! By the way - where's a good place to go to me ...
Any elearning professionals here? Need some pointers! Hi, I have worked with elearning companies for the past 5 years as a project manager and am looking for similar opportunities in Dubai. Surfing on the net, I came across mention of organizations i ...
Blood dripping slowly....but feeling great! Catchy title ..isnt it!
It made you look though..haha!
Anyways....
Guys....the other day, something compelled me to just stop the bus, get off the bus and walk a couple minutes towa ...
Indian Gal("') in South Africa! Hi everybody! i needed some advice, i'm still a student finishing my Bachelor of commerce degree. is it easy to find a good paying job there with little work experience. what is the minimum pay li ...
career counsellors anybody know a good career counsellor here in dubai....someone needs one urgently. thanks ...
Webdesign compagnies in Dubai Hi, Is there a lot of web agencies in Dubai? How much do you have to pay for a website? Is it easy to find a good job in this area? thx ...
German Anyone here whos German or german speaking :D ? ...
can people swap job in dubai now can people swap job in dubai now? ...
Do REAL DJs use vinyl, cds, or software? I am not a DJ... have a nice music collection in my itunes, so I was looking at various software that can extend or complement itunes for home use. I came across this software; and remembered a disc ...
Actual massage, in a spa.. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good massage place? I tried the one in Ibn Battuta, but its not very relaxing to walk out, back into a busy shopping centre. ...
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Moving To Dubai - Seeking advice Hello All from London Here is my situation: I am a civil Engineer specialising in Water, and I have recently been on a job interview in Dubai with a local Water Authority. I was very impressed ...
University of New Brunswick in Dubai? Does anyone know anything about this.....Looking for more info. Thanks in advance! ...
auditions for actress did you guys see this : so are the beautiful ladies of dubaiforums going to apply ? ;) ...
Hurricane Katrina I didn't know where else to post this. New Orleans and the American South and all of the world had just witnessed one of the worst natural disasters in human history while our Tsunami wounds are s ...
??? sailing course in dubai Hi, I would like to learn sailing - how do I find a sailing school, is there any sailing school you would recommend? How much does it cost approx. to get the certificate? Thanx for any hints ...
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Does Etisalat need competition? Hi Everyone, Thought I would touch on a subject that most of us on the forum can comment on or been affected by the recent "cut" cable... Do you feel that the Etisalat needs some competition, if s ...
Black Humor - Hurricane Preparedness Hi.... just something I came across. I don't want in any way to make a joke of the destruction and sadness that Katrina has brought along. This makes hilarious reading though!! :joker: :joker: ...
Special massage parlors Are there any good "special" massage parlors in Dubai? A place with Russian / Eastern European women is preferred. Also please advise how safe these places are? ...
Let's go to Oktoberfest!!!!! Let's go to Oktoberfest!!! You can win a trip with your boy, Pump Esco!!!!!! Then lets hit up Amsterdam and uhhhh :roll: look at art and shit*cough* ...
Etisalat Speed I’m probably going to jinx this by posting but has anyone else noticed a noticeable increase in their internet performance? I got an email from Etisalat saying all Al Shamil customers have been upgra ...
How do you feel? I feel a little tired and my ankle itches :roll: ...
professional kids football coaching in Dubai just signed my little girl up for the international football academy in Dubai. Their coaches are all FA qualified and they have locations all over Dubai. The guy to contact is Sean 050 356 4565. Soun ...
Scorpions Dubai is happening scorpions in dubai on 12th Nov ...
Serious??? A German company wants me to move to Dubai but my employer would be a firme from over there. I´m not sure if everything with them and their business is pretty serious. I´ll fly to Dubai to get first ...
Priorities Fair enough! Very Simple really ... According to Sigmund Freud. Every individual point represents something in your life. In the list you can check what every point may mean: 1. Telephone ...
? UP TO YOU i think there is not enough people in dubai from europe.But i hope more europeans will arrive soon.What do you think. :idea: ...
Puppy Free to good home Burj is a 3 month old Golden Retriever that is great with children, partially housebroken, and walks great on a leash. My family is moving back to the states and we don't wnat to subject him to the ...
Driving trip! I was thinking about going for a driving trip this weekend...are there any nice places around where you can go for two days. ...
Lance Armstrong wristbands.....It was all yellow?! Hey guys.....
I wanted to know if these yellow wristbands are popular in Dubai as much as they are here in Canada and the rest of the world.
For those of you who dont know what on earth I ...
Friends......Drinks.......Name it! fairly new to Dubai.... Looking to chat with and meet some young girlss and guys to hang out with,,,,,go out with....and just chill with.. am 22 from the uk...like to do various sporty thingss, ...
USS Nimitz Anyone know if the USS Nimitz has come into Port yes in Dubai. Any help would be great thanks. ...
The Iranian New Year Hey guys.... The Iranian New Year is one of the most odd and unique festivals in existence! To learn more...check out: Peace! ...
knowing the Local Language ,is it an extra on CV !! Hi, Do you think that learning and knowing the local langauge in Dubai(writing and reading) is an extra you can add to your professional"s Resume!! Or simply the Hiring companies do not care abou ...
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Some might like to read this.. most of us need to read this MY SON This is great, take a moment to read it, it will make your day! The ending will surprise you. Take my Son A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had eve ...
What's really on in Dubai? shades and lights in Dubai Hi all of you, After my very unsuccessful welcome posting ( i just found out afterwards that there was an special post for newcomers) i am placing a new one as ther's not much to do in august here ...
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Help (trip on Friday) Hello all, I have been tracking the form for a couple of weeks now and have gained a lot of information. I will be flying in on Friday night the 26th for 3 days to do the finial interview and see ...
The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History ! Hey guys...... This is a very interesting article for all you would be millionaires out there... btw.....its not about business ....and its not some money making scheme in the traditional sense.. ...
taxi AGAIN !!! I is true that some taxi driver here in dubai dont know they way around or they are just playing dumb to get a higher meter, i had an argument last night with a driver from DUBAI TRANSPORT because ...
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Meet Pump Esco!!!! I'll be at the iBO kicking it with the DJ, ?uestlove from the Roots, on Thursday night!!! :D ...
Lancet author slamming Homoeopathy guys, you must have read about the recent uproar in the world of homoeopathy when an article was published in the medical journal ' Lancet' that homoeopathy's effect is only mental and the remedies a ...
the ban on the iris scan at the airport does that mean that companys in dubai cannot ban you?when you want to work elsewere. please discuss ...
moving to dubai :) yay im moving to dubai in 3weeks and just want to make a few friends b4 i leave, particuarly interested in teenagers aged 16-20 and any students and jumeirah or dubai college. just want to have ...
new in dubai Hi guys, I just moved to Dubai and looking to meet some new friends.... :) what do u do when u move to a new city and u dont know a soul.... ...
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Lebanon in a nutshell (joke) General Facts: 1) Lebanese society is one of mutual imitation. 1.1) In Lebanon, everybody is observing you and you are observing everybody else. 1.2) In Lebanon, people don't go out to have ...
What did you do this summer ? ok i know most of you guys where out of dubai for their vacation this summer ... .. unlike the few unlucky souls left here to work and work and work (me included .. :x now for those guys who ac ...
Sharing what I found funny My wife and I have the secret to making a marriage last:
1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little wine, some good food and companionship. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays. ...
train of words part II guys join in here it is again !!!!! lets get it back .... let us stop dissing and figh for a while .... let play !!!!! guys ok heres the rules !!!!! ill start it then you guys will follow we should make a ...
Looking for a keyboardist Hey guys, im a musician here in dubai, have a progressive rock band. We r experienced musicians, me on bass (5yrs) a guitarist (10) yrs and a drummer who is quick a learner, we r looking for a keyboa ...
Advice for a Newbie Hello all, I have been reading this forum for a few weeks now and I would like to thank people for the picture of Dubai 'Worts and all'. My wife has been offered a job in Dubai by her English emp ...
Advice required on working in Dubai car prices change all the time. don't worry everyone finds something when they get here. fuel isn't as expensive as other parts of the world so again no worries. housing depends on what you wan ...
a place to play table tennis I have been around in Dubai for 2 years now. In the college I was a sports enthusiast and used to play many games. Now, at least I want to continue playing table tennis in the evenings just to keep ...
da vinci code is anybody into books ? I have read this Dan Brown book "DA VINCI CODE" it deals with Leonardo Da Vince secret code in the last supper and the "holy Grail". it created debates because it shock ...
Fight Club Sorry to be a bother, but how can I get into that? I think I passed my mandatory 25 posts.... :oops: ...
Coming from Australia....Info wanted Hi there It looks as though I will be moving to Dubai with my husband and my 2 year old daughter in October and would really appreciate some information as to what to expect. I ean iun regards to ...
Shopaholics wanted! Hi there, I write for one of Dubai's leading, glossy women's magazines and I'm currently looking to interview an attractive girlie (well, aged between 20 and 40something) on her shopping habits. If y ...
london Conference on 21 August Dear Sir/Madam: I would like to inform you about and invite you to the conference that will be held in London on 21th of August at Wembbley Conference Center. This conference is such a good st ...
Bands in dubai! Hey all...i m new to this place...i am guitarist...used to have band...left it in my country...trying to find nice places where you get to hear good rock or blues music....'ve been to a few places bu ...
Unacceptable behaviour Hey All, Just wanted to share and experience that I had yesterday, which has left me pretty upset and so completely angry. Was getting out of my car to go to a shopping mall in Dubai and see th ...
Somewhere for real people? Hey All, JUst wanted to ask a little question, I've been in Dubai nearly 2 years and is it just me, but in all that time I'm still struggling just to find somewhere to truly chillout, you know whe ...
QD's Shissha joint Hey, I was at QD's (Dubai Creek Club) back in march this year. They do great shishas and it is a great place. But when I went back there 2 weeks ago I was told they close in high season - why?? Th ...
Work Permit ? :?: Any advice appreciated ! Q1) How do I get a work permit? I am Englsih, running a small executive search firm in London but I'm selling out to a partner shortly. Can I just come and work for ...
Photography hi all ,,, well,, i am so much interested about photography ,, i mean becoming a profesional in it . so any body has information about it ??? any photographers here ??? and more .... any place in dub ...
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History of Dubai! Many of us have lived in Dubai for so long, but no very little about its past.... To learn more about the History of Dubai, check out the link below: peace! ...
easy jobs available! Basically, we will give you a casette, and you'll have to listen to that tape and if its in english, type down what you hear word by word. If it was in arabic or persian, then you'll have to translat ...
new visit visa law is it good or not ? Uae has passed a new law about visit visas .... the 100DH/60days visit visa is now .... 600dh/90days visa and the 500 dh/30 days extension is now a 1,200dh/90 days visa .... is it good ...
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What's the level of wages? I wonder if anyone can advice what's the level of wages in Dubai for a classical ballet/dance teacher? ...
break concept... what do you think about this concept of taking breaks after every 35-40 minutes used by bands in Dubai....from the place i am i've never seen bands taking so many breaks...sometimes its annoying...wh ...
Electrical outlets As you know I am in Canada now, but I am planning to visit soon. I have some items such as my laptop, digital camera, and DV-Cam that are 110 to 240 volt compatible so i wanna bring on my trip. I k ...