Marleen Vermeulen
@Marlèneke
Belgian expat in the United Arab Emirates
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80 posts
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Dubai
Speaks Dutch, French, English, German and intermediate Spanish, planning to start Arabic lessons.
Registration: 06 August 2010
Activity
Is 7500 AED worth living in Dubai? by Zaki8527
Hi everyone, I'm new here. Recently got an offer to work in Dubai with a salary of 7500 AED with 4000 AED accomodation and 500 AED phone bills. I am wondering whether is it worth it? I believe if you are single then should be not a ...
Don't come, you'll be ruining your and your family's life, just as I'm doing.... You will not live comfortably and have nothing left to save. THINK hard before you come here!!! Get a very good job offer first. Read More
Sharjah street - Anyone who know sharja street well to help me?
I am trying to find a particular street in Sharjah, but am not succeeding. Anyone who knows Sharjah well and who wants to help me, please? Marleen Read More
FOODIES@SHANGHAI CHIC on Thursday December 30th by Marlèneke
Last FOODIES event of the year :-)) 2 for 1 at the Ibn Battuta Moevenpick Shanghai Chic Restaurant!! We come with 8, we pay for 4. Only valid until end year. New Moevenpick Hotel inspired by Ibn Battuta's travels and decorated in Arabic ...
Hi Shirley, There are also participants from other websites, at this moment three of them + me + u = 5 if you still wanna join. Kindly confirm. Thanks and regards, Marleen Read More
FOODIES@SHANGHAI CHIC on Thursday December 30th by Marlèneke
Last FOODIES event of the year :-)) 2 for 1 at the Ibn Battuta Moevenpick Shanghai Chic Restaurant!! We come with 8, we pay for 4. Only valid until end year. New Moevenpick Hotel inspired by Ibn Battuta's travels and decorated in Arabic ...
Hi Shirley, Thanks for your reaction. At present, there are 3 more participants from another website. Will keep you posted. Best regards, Marleen Read More
FOODIES@SHANGHAI CHIC on Thursday December 30th
Last FOODIES event of the year :-)) 2 for 1 at the Ibn Battuta Moevenpick Shanghai Chic Restaurant!! We come with 8, we pay for 4. Only valid until end year. New Moevenpick Hotel inspired by Ibn Battuta's travels and decorated in Arabic ... Read More
Hangout, Rooftop BBQ and some Beer, interested? by D0by
Im looking to make some new friends here in Dubai, so Im thinking , the best way to do it fast would be to hold a BBQ party at my roof top..... anyone interested?
Doby!!! I didn't realize this was you.... How are you? And your stomach? lol Apparently, I get confused with names all the time. Yes, of course I would like to join your roof top party. I might even smell the bbq in my own apartment ;) and ... Read More
Foodie Dinner - Korean BBQ Nite !!! 14 Nov 2010 by debzn
By popular demand! Its time for Korean BBQ nite! Who's in for a nice of smoky, yummy fun??? It's a meal-lovers nite! Location: Shogun Address:Al Ghurair City, Deira, Dubai Date: 14 Nov 2010 Time: 1930 - 2230hrs Disclaimer: Have not been to this ...
Hi Debz! Yep, as announced in the other thread, I want to join. And what's more: I will SHOW UP for sure!!!!! Apparently they don't have a website, but there's a great review in Time Out: ... Read More
Friday Brunch @ Momotaro - 5th of November by debzn
Found out about the Friday brunch when I was there for dinner just the other day. They have some of the better sushi that I've tried in Dubai. Would anyone want to join me for the brunch on Nov 5th. momotaro.ae/friday_brunch A review on them from ...
Debz, Thanks for the great brunch event! I have so absolutely enjoyed the bubbles, the wine and.... ALL the food! And most of all: your help and organization! Yep, definitely up for another foodie event. Don't know what Korean BBQ is, but ... Read More
Friday Brunch @ Momotaro - 5th of November by debzn
Found out about the Friday brunch when I was there for dinner just the other day. They have some of the better sushi that I've tried in Dubai. Would anyone want to join me for the brunch on Nov 5th. momotaro.ae/friday_brunch A review on them from ...
Guys, Many thanks! Good to know. Problem is that the metro is not operational before 1 PM, so I will have to come by taxi anyway :/. In which name is the reservation, Debz? See you soon, Marleen Read More
How long does it take to get our Container? by mkirchner
hey out there! Who has experience with container-shipping in Dubai? Our (furniture etc.) container will arrive on Jund 16th in Dubai. How long will it take, till we get the container checked (customs, papers etc.) so that we can get it delivered ...
Hi, I sent my household stuff through a removals agent in Belgium, who has a counterpart local agent here in Dubai. They took care of all the administrational things and of the customs clearing. After the ship's arrival, it was a question of a ... Read More
Friday Brunch @ Momotaro - 5th of November by debzn
Found out about the Friday brunch when I was there for dinner just the other day. They have some of the better sushi that I've tried in Dubai. Would anyone want to join me for the brunch on Nov 5th. momotaro.ae/friday_brunch A review on them from ...
Hi Debz, I confirm for this Friday brunch! Where and when do we gather? 12.00 noon? Akram, if you're coming (which I reckon as highly probable) by car, could you maybe pick me up around Dubai Mall metro station? I can walk, but it's somewhat ... Read More
Meet up at Casa Cafe, 27 October (Wednesday) at 8pm by Newbie913
Hi girls and boys, Hope you are all ready for Shisha evening Part II.. Suhaib has suggested Casa Cafe the food looks good and is reasonably priced. You can check out the menu and the location map through this ...
To all Expat.com Forum friends: Another pleasant evening at the Casa Cafe with good food, at least mine was and lots of sheesha ;). Kind of a tricky underground in the place, so fortunately, no alcohol served. Nice turn up and especially more new ... Read More
Accomodation by daredevil
For working in Internet City, what would be the best value for money area to live in for a family of 3. What should be the price of a normal(not overly upscale ) decent 1 BR apartment in residential area near Dubai internet city? (did try ...
Hi Daredevil, I moved to an apartment in Jumeirah Lakes Towers two months ago, so know a bit about rents. In JLT you can get a decent 1BR in a range of let's say AED 65.000 - 80.000/annum (I am always talking fully furnished, cause that's what I ... Read More
Meet up at Casa Cafe, 27 October (Wednesday) at 8pm by Newbie913
Hi girls and boys, Hope you are all ready for Shisha evening Part II.. Suhaib has suggested Casa Cafe the food looks good and is reasonably priced. You can check out the menu and the location map through this ...
Akram, What's wrong with dancing to the oldies? I would definitely join that event ;). lalalala the reflex papapapaaaa.... You're probably right, so I'll just leave it up to the organizers, as it should be :cool: Marleen Read More
Meet up at Casa Cafe, 27 October (Wednesday) at 8pm by Newbie913
Hi girls and boys, Hope you are all ready for Shisha evening Part II.. Suhaib has suggested Casa Cafe the food looks good and is reasonably priced. You can check out the menu and the location map through this ...
" Marleen, I need to warn you though, we are going to be having shisha again..." Hi Shilpa, Many thanks. That's the reason why I was asking for outside seating ;):). I saw on their website that there is an outside section. Anyway, I will come ... Read More