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The North Face Hello everyone. Is there anyone who knew where to buy "The North Face" T-shirt here in Dubai? I hope that you could help me. Thanks! ...
what are the rules? Just curious about the rules when it comes to alcohol? Can you buy it at the airport and bring it in to Dubai? How much? I'm aware you need a license to purchase it here and that you need a ...
rain in dubai? just read somewhere...there are freak occurances of rain?...once in a blue moon? true ? false? ...
Thinking of buying office space in Dubai. Any advice? Hey all, We are considering purchasing office space soon around the 5th interchange in Dubai. Does anyone have any expereinces or know anything about this (is it actually freehold or a lease, how ...
bollocks to a 5 day working week Dubai: Luxury hotels group Jumeirah has pulled ahead of its rivals by introducing a five-day working week for its staff.
The company, which counts top hotels such as Burj Al Arab, Emirates Tow ...
seeking the "goods" from people plugged into Dubai Carib wrote:Hey Einstein :withstupid: I think that thin cooling air up there is getting to your brain...eh? Carib as is "Carib....bean” :rr: just pulling your leg brother, my other half is a Can ...
getting a taxi-for the innitial period Will be in Dubai after 2 weeks + and will need transportation till i get my license which i'm not optimistic about despite i'm a good driver and all my friends got it from the first time. so... If ...
Why are the disabled treated so badly hahahah why ... ok ok am with u .u r right dnt be angry see u in another topic . :lol: ...
Vote on the state of traffic in Dubai! OK guys, so we've all had our say on the forum about traffic and driving standards in Dubai and entertaining it's certainly been. Now you get to have your say to the people that count! On December ...
**AIDS,HIV,AIDS,HIV,AIDS** Ok ok ok. So the story goes, apparently a guy went into KFC oneday and asked for a chicken burger with NO Mayonnaise. His burger, fries etc comes and he sits down and starts to tuck in, when he ...


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What y'all doing for EID?? I'm working through Eid too :( Buddha Bar is okay. Very trendy and overpriced, but worth going at least once. ...
Melbourne Cup? Barzie wrote:
BUT SERIOUSLY.....YOU RECKON THE EAGLES DESERVED THE WIN???????
absolutely mate, they lead the ladder thru out the year, but barry hall shoudl have been out coz of his beh ...
Double Decker Mmmmmmmmmmmm, went to it before the official opening, and was not that impressed. Nice concept, and yeah, it does kinda remind me of a Yates wine Lodge, especially the one in Nottingham! ...
Eid! can i come celebrate with you guys too ? ...
what do these mean If thats a way of saying hi then hi back ...
distance to europe destination from dubai cool...my mouth is watering just thinking about it!!....chocoholic...reunion?...intrigued...pardon my ignorance...where is that? ...
Boring boring boring Chocoholic wrote:Well said Easternjewel, take my friends, they're nuts! Never a dull moment wherever we are.
Plus I really like taking road trips at the weekends, there's loads to see and do i ...
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What the heck is this?? The site sucks! Hmm, I think i smell a spammer ...
I wanna ask about Adsl line and mobile stuff CRAZYTOWN wrote: Thx everyone , really helpful , but is it possible to get a cabel for both internet and tv channeles , i heared about it in France ?!!! :?:
Not sure mate, you could ask Evi ...
Hotels in Dubai I'm going to be coming to Dubai in December and need to stay in an hotel. do any of you guys know any cheap hotels that i could stay in?? ...
WHERE IS HALLOWEEN IN DUBAI ?!!!! Bah, where are the adult Halloween parties. They're always hilarious, some of the things people came as last week were wicked, everyone really made an effort. ...
Rock Bottom or Jimmy Dix??? The bands are pretty good I have to admit. ...
Zabeel Palace Visit during Eid I hope the moderators clamp down hard on you. You make this board look bad. It's been great until I "see" you. :evil: ...
Immigration - check what gets stamped Stuart wrote:Robert;
Do you know how to get a season ticket for the golf carts that ferry you under the runways?
They always seem to charge me too much when I flag them down. Mebbe they' ...
Need Help on Cable/Satellite TV Hi, Can anyone advise me on which cable/satelite Tv company I should opt for? I am confused on to what to subscribe. I am keen on the movies plus package on the showtime. Whats is the differen ...
H o m o people in Dubai hahah pumpkin..it sounds like uve been in that kind of situation.. it makes me think..what if they actually forgot the razor blade in their tongue while giving a BJ...hehe ewww ...
random question - help needed Does anyone know what cheese they put in the absolutely delicious cheese bread I get from the Lebanese Bakery on Al Wasl road? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks :D ...
Hari Raya Puasa - 3rd Nov I believe the Muslim new year falls on 3rd Nov. Will it be mayham on the roads? A good idea to stay indoors then? What is it like over the past years? ...
Social dinner meetings I came across this the other day............ What a great idea. We could possibly organise something like this in the forums. Someone posts up a time and place and category e.g "25-30 yr old ...
wanted: Villa in Springs 4 rent 2+1 in the good location on a cheap!! well not much over 70.000aeh. anyone? :roll: ...
Does anyone know if I can get ART sports in English? Thanks :) ...
SATWA Anyone no the hours which satwa is open in ramadan? thanks ...
Adventure race! There is a trekking race on 11th november at Ras- Al khaimah....neone planning to go for it...it would be fun to compete with professionals ...
used cars Hello. My girlfriend and I going next year for 6 months to Sharjah. We would like to buy a used car there. For some first information I would like to check pages with used cars. On which site can ...
any local maps available? hi all, how r u doing? :) i am new to emirates and moved in last sunday to join my husband here. i feel totally disoriented and out of place here compared to my nativeplace where i know almost ...
Resume with Picture? Is it good or bad to put a picture in a resume? ...
Cover Letter for a Resume Hi guys and gals, Anyone has a good cover Letter which could go with a Admin or Management position? Would like to see a few specimens. I am quite stumped and need some help here mates. Cheer ...
where sharjah forum I would like to know if there is somewhere a good forum like this about sharjah or I´m here at the right place also with questions about sharjah??? ...
Good Nails Shop?? Any sugestions girls? ...
My 1st Road Test Today im doing my 1st road exam today !!!!!!! im 60 minutes away from the most controversial Test in dubai .. where Thousands of people fail everyday (whole UAE) and only less than fifty are lucky enou ...
Ramadan - The most dangerous time on the roads! Why are people so nuts on the roads during Ramadan, it's the most dangerous time to be on the roads, people rushing around and endangering themselves and others for what? Food! Taken from 7 days t ...
Not allowed to come to Dubai:fiance can't get divorce, help! I am 3 and a half years living with my fiancé. We live in Spain but he is a Dubai resident, a Hindu origin. One of the main reasons we are staying in Spain is because we cannot come to Dubai due to h ...
Suicide...Murder in sharjah Recently there has been a ghastly incident at the sharjah Industrial area. A man slit the throats of his children, wife and finally himself. His last call was to his father abroad saying " I think ...
expatwoman.com Apparently Expatwoman have closed down their chat board because people were chatting on it? what's that all about. ...
Joining a casual soccer team Hi DO you know of any casual soccer team to join ? I am new in dubai Hasan ...
HEY YALL, coming to Dubai for 6 months, it better be fun! hey wasap people from dubai! howz life..
anyways..im a gal from Denmark, the land of butter( Lurpack) ..its located north of germany and south of sweden..a tiny petit country..
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The Process? Greetings! :glasses7: What is the work visa process in Dubai? How long does it take, how long are the permits usually for, are they difficult to come by for professionals (7 years in management) ...
Women travelling alone in dubai Any ladies mind commenting on safe ways to travel and how you feel whilst travelling in dubai...
i would comment myself but being a guy i feel i am not qualified to give a satisfactory response ...
Angels & Demons Hey did neone read this book....i just finished it after the vinci code...and i think its an amazing book.....i dont know its true or not....but this guy dan brown definitey has balls and brains! ...
is there anyone who wants to learn Chinese language? 1, is there anyone here want to learn Chinese? 2, why do you want to learn Chinese? 3, how long have you been learning Chinese and where do you learn Chinese? 4, do you think there are many people ...
Interesting Facts 1. Chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from stop producing tears. Try it next time you chop onions!!!!!!!!!! 2. Until babies are six months old, they can breathe and swallow at ...
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Eid - business as usual? Eid is from 3rd to 7th November this year in Dubai, I think. I am due in Dubai on business during those dates. Are most businesses shut during this holiday or only a few? Is it worth me rearrangi ...
Rules we ought to live by in UAE? I 'm a Filipino considering to work/live there. Can anyone kindly enumerate what and what not to do when living in UAE? i.e. dress codes public displays of affection interacting with other nation ...
Hairdressers - a question for the girls! Does anyone know of a good yet reasonably priced hair salon in the Um Sequim/Jumeirah area? My usual place is closed ofr a refit nd I want to find somewhere else today or this weekend, but it's provi ...
questions about dubai hi, do u guys mind answering some questions that i have about dubai? is it possible for non-nationals of UAE to buy houses/apartments in UAE and to be given permanant resident visas by doing so? ...
Think Pink in October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month Hello All, Just a reminder that October is International Breast Cancer Awareness month, so if you see those little ribbons or pins, pick one up or wear something pink to show your support for thos ...
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Push to talk! Guys, PPT service is now available by etisalat! I like it, its fun I guess :D but... does anyone have any idea about the charges :roll: ??? ...
crazy world You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the ...
Pizza Hut Hi guys.... Want to share an experience of mine at Pizza Hut. I think stuff likes this should be shared and passed around. I was attending a business fair and Pizza Hut had an extension counte ...
Planning for Shanghai Hi guys, Am planning to make a trip to Shanghai next week. Is there anyone on this forum from that part of the world? Was just wunnering..... if you could advice on the do's and don'ts. I will be ...
7 wonders of the world Has anyone heard about this? Apparently as part of a new project they're going to build a residential city that includes life sized replicas of the current 7 wonders of the world. Another usele ...
Are you familiar with Dubai? Need help Hi I have an american passport. I've got a degree in Biology and I teach English and Business English. What are the odds of me finding a job in Dubai ? If it helps I can find someone to send me an in ...
SOS - Your Experience needed Hello to all of you out there in the heat. I am thinking of moving to Dubai in January as I fancy a challenging change (I am currently living in London) I was wondering if any of you could g ...
Women drivers I am a muslim woman and I was wondering if women are allowed to drive any vehicles in Dubai, including trucks. Does anybody know? Thank you in advance. ...
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MIGRATION is there any existing forums (dubai based) for migration infos. ...
Is there is any boxing or kickboxing club in Dubai? I've just moved to Dubai and looking for a boxing or kickboxing club. I've tried to search all over the Internet, but in vain. ...
Brazilian lady looking for a rich man in dubai to be my love I am looking for my love and wold like him to be good to me and very rich,as i saw on tv dubai has many rich men i decided to find for someone there.i am brazilian,single no married no children. Writ ...
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I am a member of the Dubai Living Forum Team, and i was wondering if i could trouble anyone here for some information.
We are looking for ex-pats, people who work and live in du ...
Help gals! Hey I'm Mona and I'm going to Dubai in a few days and i really wanna get my belly pierced! I heard that there is this Australian run Salon that have them done, but I wasn't able to get the address or ...
Car races Hey everybody, I'm new on this forum. I was looking for some information about car races in Dubai and websites/forums about it. Especially GT cars. I know that there was a GT race some time ago wi ...
sub woofers and neons? hey i want to put some add ons into my car. i would like some really cool sound system. the loudest kind also i want to add neons in and outside my car. can anyone tell me how much it will cost ...
Radio 1 Hello there, Could anyone tell me where Emirates Radio 1 is based? Cheers in advance JD ...
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If you could change a part of your body, how & why?! Hey, I'd put this in a general chod section if there was one but since not I thought I'd stick it here. Follwoing on from the Arab 'plastic' beauty discussion. If you could / or already have / ...
Live dogs used as shark bait You know what?! I'm starting to hate human beings at an alarming rate!!!! Quote from today's Sun newspaper. I can't post the picture of the poor animals with a massive hook through it's snout as i ...
Camel Sex Did anyone see this in the GUlf news ? FREAKIN HILARIOUS !!!!!!!!! PS this would have gone in the news section :P ...
Ramadan Kareem! Don't know if this was posted before, but Ramadan kareem everyone! Let's discuss everything about this month here :) Something I would like to know is which tents will be good this year? Last y ...
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Is there anyone from Belgrade? Hteo bih da porazgovaram sa neki nashim chovekom koji zivi u UAE... Javite se... ...
Happy Ramadan! [color=red]The holy month of Ramadan unites all Muslims in fasting, worship and prayer. It is a time for contemplation, spirituality and brotherhood. [/color] ...
Dubai - Europe driving? I dont think its a "massive problem" ... contact the Automobile club / they will help you with trip tickets and paperwork blah blah .. have fun .. this will be a fun road trip for sure ...
Any recommendation? What is "the best"?
LIST OF RESTAURANTS:
1. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club (between 2 bridges from Deira)
Legends Steakhouse - Situated on the first floor of the main clubhouse, ...
China hopes to reopen business in Tiger parts. To me this is totally ridiculous! When are these people going to realise that once these beautiful and amazing creatures are gone, that's it! Why does man insist on destroying the wonders of nature f ...
the truth behind its beauty cadmus wrote:yep i know its bad for pavements...but its the citizens who are responsible for these things...but still i feel....singapore is much more strict than dubai in a lot of things....so i'll ...
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im from the philippines and want to work and live ther in dubai. i am scared to apply thru agencies here in the philippines going to dubai because i have to undergo medical e ...
Satanic Verses hi, i was trying to buy "Satanic verses" from . Just wanted to confirm if its fine if i have that book with me in Dubai. As the book is banned in most of the countries. i dont think neone will get ...
Worked in Saudi - let's try Dubai!! Hi all, I am in the process of getting a job in Dubai. I recently worked in Saudi Arabia for a year. I did visit Dubai for a week - but how much different is it to work in Dubai from Saudi? Obv ...
Moderator ? hey guys, I was just wondering, Why does some forums here have a Moderator and some doesn't? What is the role of a Moderator? :? ...
Alcohol HP wrote: Pumpkin Escobar wrote:Can I still get alcohol at Spinny's during Ramadan, or do I need to stock up?
[color=red]Usually in Ramaden , we become Muslim for one month ;0) !! why are you ...
Are There Short Courses in Dubai? Hi all, I hope this hasn't been asked and answered somewhere in the forum before....I don't want to be repetitive!! :oops: I will be moving to Dubai in the next couple of months.... I tried l ...
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI I've just moved from the uk and enrolled at this place. anyone know give me some feedback on the place, or better if you go to the uni have messenger add me on .. need to iron out a few things ...
GITEX..whats a gud n worth Bargain.. Hi All: pls. post what u feel is a gud and a "worth the buck" bargain at the GITEX Expo.. going arnd from 25 (Sept'05) till 29 or sumthin... at the Airport Expo. Center... Cheers :twisted: :twist ...
?help needed what is it like to work in bahrain is it similar to dubai? ...
Workers protest bringing Shk Zayed road to a halt! Need news section for this! This morning outside the Hard Rock cafe interchange 5, one thousand wokers sat down by the side of the road to apparently protest against lack of pay and living problem ...
Serious Suggestions to improve the Trafic Scenario.. Yello Mates.. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: !!! another never ending topic.. guess its becum quite boring by now.. Nevertheless.. lets come out with options for improvin the traffic situation ...
Dubai Rotating City - WTF ? I think the developers in dubai are going f#@$ing nuts here &category= any civil engineers here ? is this even possible ? ...