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serenes
Canadian expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English, Arabic, French
Registration: 22 October 2009
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Dubai and lifestyle /etc by Nadiadee
Hi, considering about moving to Dubai and was wondering if there are activities for expats beside drinking and clubs because although I am not a muslim I do not drink ... Also, is it easy to meet a partner or are men just there for the fun, in ...
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What I have learned from being here almost a year is that the 1st 6 months are difficult and then things get easier. There are a lot of activities. Although, Dubai is a very independent lifestyle, you can do things that you would have liked to do ... Read More
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does anyone actually respond to posts or notes on this site???? by LosAngeles-native
I have sent a couple messages to people and posted a question, without any responses from anyone, but I see people have taken the time to view them. Is it too American of me to expect a response?? Can we make this site actually useful? It has a ...
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I second your questioning. It seems that many people are on this site but there is no meeting point. Read More
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How to make friends in Lebanon by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Lebanon :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Lebanon?? Thanks in ...
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Hi, I will be moving to Lebanon tomorrow and it would be nice to meet people who lived abroad. In my opinion, the best way to meet people is not to care what others think of you and keep trying until you find your match(es). Good luck! I need it ... Read More
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SATELLITE TELEVISION by alistair
Can anyone please advise if you can get ANY UK satellite tv channels in Lebanon? - my family are moving to join me shortly and this would get me substantial brownie points! Thanks in anticipation!
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Hi Alistair, did you get an answer for this? Are you specifically looking for UK channels or English channels? Serene Read More
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Cost of living in Lebanon by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Lebanon. Don't forget to mention where in Lebanon you are living. How much does it cost to live in Lebanon? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
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Hi just to let you know incase you didn't get an answer, it's a good deal if you have a place to stay and the rest. Good luck!! hi, my name is hadi pande, i would like to seek an advise from you all regarding an offer that i've got recently, i got ... Read More
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Do and don't in Lebanon by expat.com
Are you living in Lebanon? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Lebanon? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Lebanon? Thanks!
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This is what I've learned so far... If you are moving from a western culture: Do: . if you have visitors over do insist on offering juice, fruit, cake and finish off with coffee. . Make sure you always keep your house clean in case someone comes ... Read More