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Re: Escape From Dubai-by Herve

Hello, Bora. What other books? Let me get it back on topic. Herve, I once said somewhere along the line that when you came out with your story it was probably bad timing - Dubai was great, people still making tons of money, all was great. Had you revealed your story when Dubai started to crash and t...
by brucebanner
Nov 20, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Escape From Dubai-by Herve
Replies: 346
Views: 25558

Re: Where to meet friends and girls in Dubai?

The people I were with, who live in a neighboring country, said you could get arrested for talking to a girl on the street/mall etc. How true is this? That said, I still spoke to a few fairly attractive girls but purposely didn't want it to lead anywhere 'cause I was on a short stay.
by brucebanner
Nov 20, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: Where to meet friends and girls in Dubai?
Replies: 47
Views: 51233

Software Engineer C++ Financial Sector

I was hoping to ask you all how I would go about apply for a job in Dubai. I just came back from holiday there and I really liked it. I could see myself working there. There's a few things I'd like to ask; 1. Shall I stick to my current job, which I started shortly after graduating and have a year's...
by brucebanner
Nov 20, 2010
 
Forum: Working in Dubai
Topic: Software Engineer C++ Financial Sector
Replies: 0
Views: 2823

Approaching local girls in shopping malls

Hi,

What's the correct way, inline with the custom, of approaching a local (Arab Emirate) that you see on in the mall or on the street? Apparently it's tabo to do so.
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: Approaching local girls in shopping malls
Replies: 31
Views: 9854

Re: Rise In The Number Of Local Spinsters

The hijab is based on the notion that men are pigs. Really? Please provide your evidence. Because what I read states otherwise. 33. Surah Al-Ahzab Verse 59. O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e.screen th...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: Rise in the number of local spinsters
Replies: 118
Views: 13324

(Road) bike community in Dubai / Abu Dhabi

Any (road) cyclists here? I saw a few brave cyclists on the way to Dubai Friday morning at around ~07:00ish on the main highway!!! I guess that's the only time the roads are empty. I'm beginning to think Dubai would probably be the best place to do a time trial when the weather is just about right -...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Sports Forum
Topic: (Road) bike community in Dubai / Abu Dhabi
Replies: 8
Views: 2808

Re: Approaching Local Girls In Shopping Malls

Would hi work? Or would that result in me getting a Louis Vutton handbag across my face?
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: Approaching local girls in shopping malls
Replies: 31
Views: 9854

Re: Rise In The Number Of Local Spinsters

That's besides the point, but feel free to read the commentary of the verse I quoted; http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=33&tid=42193 . Also, it's over the top according to your standards. Just because a certain group of people decide to do somethings differently, which doesn't fit into your ...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Romance
Topic: Rise in the number of local spinsters
Replies: 118
Views: 13324

Renting car for short stay - 2 weeks roughly

We rented a Suzuki SX4 1.6 L DOHC I4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_SX4) for 7 days for, prices in AED and is per day 100 for the car 10 (could be 20, but I can't remember) for sat nav. Total: 770. and the deposit of 1000, which I think is forfeit because of the amount of speeding fines we per...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Renting car for short stay - 2 weeks roughly
Replies: 10
Views: 2150

Re: Snowhite?

I asked a Saudi I meet whilst queuing up at Ferrari World, where the queues were absolutely horrendous. He said it's 'cause they don't know how to apply make-up. I agree with noni, below. I'm starting to think it's a cultural thing. A sad thing about beauty is that society dictates it. When "th...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Snowhite?
Replies: 36
Views: 12458

Entry to University of London

Do the colleges in Dubai/Abu Dhabi (AD) provide a good entry to the leading UK universities? I'm thinking about the Universities of London group and a few others (Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial etc.). Could someone please list the best colleges that are recognised by UK institutes, ranked accordingly.
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Education
Topic: Entry to University of London
Replies: 1
Views: 4020

Where do the British expats live in AD and Dubai?

Where do the British expats live in AD and Dubai? Apparently, in Dubai, most live in Dubai Marina. What about the Americans?
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Where do the British expats live in AD and Dubai?
Replies: 0
Views: 2874

Re: Abu Dajjana Or Abu Dujanah

I think it's Dujjanah, I also believe it's for males. The tarmarbootah doesn't necessarily imply that it's for females.
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Abu Dajjana or Abu Dujanah
Replies: 1
Views: 1537

A few mosque related questions

Primarily for Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 1. Are all the adhans announced out loud? I don't recall hearing Fajr. But then again I did wake up slightly late. 2. What mosques are renown for its reciters? I'm aware that Mishary bin Rashid Al-Afasy (Kuwaity reciter) lead in a mosque in Ajman (near Sharqah) dur...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Philosophy and Religion Forums
Topic: A few mosque related questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1594

Re: Renting car for short stay - 2 weeks roughly

The was mildly assuming. [sarcasm]I'm after mall-cred, so the car isn't important.[/sarcasm] Anyhow, how much am I looking to pay for a luxury card. It'd helpful if the exact car details are also listed. Thank you in advance. A VW Passat is hardly a luxury car! LOL! If you want any street cred round...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Renting car for short stay - 2 weeks roughly
Replies: 10
Views: 2150

Re: Renting car for short stay - 2 weeks roughly

What's Mall-cred? If you turn up at mall Of The Emirates in a rickshaw, you're gonna get a rickshaw type of girl. If you want an Emirati you need to up your game. Cheap skate doesn't cut it with these girls. Are you speaking from experience or is this pure conjecture? PS. Picking up girls isn't the...
by brucebanner
Nov 21, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Auto
Topic: Renting car for short stay - 2 weeks roughly
Replies: 10
Views: 2150

Re: Heads up to new expats moving to Dubai

I've been in this country for 6 months now, and the biggest culture shock I've experienced here is how the locals can do whatever they want without any consideration to others. No matter if they are driving head-on wrong on a one-way street, or breaking the red light, or cutting ques at a restauran...
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Heads up to new expats moving to Dubai
Replies: 46
Views: 9721

Re: Single woman's life in Dubai

Perhaps due Islamic reasons.
bonk wrote:...
Don't understand why a dog being black means you have restricted exercise times.
...
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Guide and photos
Topic: Single woman's life in Dubai
Replies: 42
Views: 31389

Is it Du-bay or Du-bye

what's the correct pronunciation in Arabic? I believe it's the first, correct me if I'm wrong.
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Is it Du-bay or Du-bye
Replies: 15
Views: 16864

Re: Is It Du-bay Or Du-bye

ed bai ? Where did you get that from ? Or were you trying to say De bai, then you were correct. The Emarati pronouciation as heard being said by Emaratis also varies a bit by bit But the closet you can get in wrting it in English would be De-Bai, without much break for the syllables infact said as ...
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Is it Du-bay or Du-bye
Replies: 15
Views: 16864

Slang (Abbreviations) is a horrible thing

I've noticed a few members use all sorts of abbreviations. It's really annoying to read. Either type English proper, or don't write anything at all.

I'm sorry if that come out harshly, It's just the way I feel.
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Slang (Abbreviations) is a horrible thing
Replies: 21
Views: 2231

Re: Is it Du-bay or Du-bye

At least someone agrees with me. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bur_Dubai. How does one even make the bye/buy sound in Arabic given the the position of the letters in the word. My Arabic knowledge is limited, but still I don't think it's even possible. It should be spelt Dubay. I always get puzzle...
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Is it Du-bay or Du-bye
Replies: 15
Views: 16864

Buying apartment experiences

Of the property sites I've come across http://www.bhomes.com seems to the best. Is there anything like it? I'm looking for a two bedroom apartment in a nice area. It'd be an added bonus, if the area also has an expat community around it. Shall I be looking into the Dubai Marina? Max I'm looking to s...
by brucebanner
Nov 22, 2010
 
Forum: Accommodation in Dubai
Topic: Buying apartment experiences
Replies: 59
Views: 10704

Re: Is It Du-bay Or Du-bye

in Arabic proper - which is what I presume they speak on anything of a formal nature, TV, etc. - it can only be pronounced Dubay, I believe. If you referring to how you'd pronounce in it colloquial Arabic then I don't know.
by brucebanner
Nov 23, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Is it Du-bay or Du-bye
Replies: 15
Views: 16864

Re: Is It Du-bay Or Du-bye

in Arabic proper - which is what I presume they speak on anything of a formal nature, TV, etc. - it can only be pronounced Dubay, I believe. If you referring to how you'd pronounce in it colloquial Arabic then I don't know. Even in Arabic proper, it is Du bye, not Du bay Write the word out with the...
by brucebanner
Nov 23, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Is it Du-bay or Du-bye
Replies: 15
Views: 16864

Re: Slang (Abbreviations) is a horrible thing

Yeah that makes so much sense. Seriously what is wrong with you guys that you have to trash every single thread? Can't you just leave it alone? This forum is serving absolutely no purpose for people coming to find information and to discuss topics, when all you lot do is shoot them down in flames a...
by brucebanner
Nov 23, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: Slang (Abbreviations) is a horrible thing
Replies: 21
Views: 2231

What mobile phone carrier do you use and recommend?

⋅  What carrier would you recommend for someone with o2 in the UK? If someone could contrast the different carriers to the UK equivalent, that would be great. ⋅  How long does it take for the sim card to expire? That is, after a period of inactivity. ⋅  Is it possible ...
by brucebanner
Nov 23, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai General Chat
Topic: What mobile phone carrier do you use and recommend?
Replies: 11
Views: 1571

Who do you bank with?

Hi,

Mainly aimed at the UK folks. Who do you bank with? In the UK I'm with Barclays.
by brucebanner
Nov 23, 2010
 
Forum: Dubai Expat Help Forum
Topic: Who do you bank with?
Replies: 18
Views: 3462

Re: Fixed Gear Bicycle....???

How are you going to ride the bicycle? From what I've seen, there's no dedicated cycle lanes and given the way the people drive it would be sucidical to even attempt to. I've also seen people cycle towards the oncoming traffic!!!
by brucebanner
Nov 23, 2010
 
Forum: Will Buy in Dubai
Topic: Fixed Gear Bicycle....???
Replies: 3
Views: 2504

Re: Buying Apartment Experiences

The best thing to do would be to delete all the irrelevant posts in thread.

How is the area around Al-Mamzar like? I'm a bit concerned about the air traffic.
by brucebanner
Nov 24, 2010
 
Forum: Accommodation in Dubai
Topic: Buying apartment experiences
Replies: 59
Views: 10704
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