doubty
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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English
Lives in Dubai
Registration: 25 August 2012
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Barbecue Gas!! by doubty
Help!! I live in Al Safa and have been trying to get Barbecue gas delivered and have failed miserably ! Cab anyone recommend someone please? Thanks Jon
Thanks mjrv - finally got someone out today!! Read More
Barbecue Gas!!
Help!! I live in Al Safa and have been trying to get Barbecue gas delivered and have failed miserably ! Cab anyone recommend someone please? Thanks Jon Read More
Looking for a full time maid in Al Safa by doubty
Hello, We are a new family to Dubai, we have been living in Kuwait for the last year... We have one daughter, aged 9. We will take her to school in the morning but are looking for someone to look after her once school is finished and also look ...
I have posted on Dubizzle but only had one response!! Read More
Looking for a full time maid in Al Safa
Hello, We are a new family to Dubai, we have been living in Kuwait for the last year... We have one daughter, aged 9. We will take her to school in the morning but are looking for someone to look after her once school is finished and also look ... Read More
New in Dubai by Lindsy_B
Hi, my husband and I just moved to Dubai (living in JLT) and are looking for some great semi-healthy delivery/takeout places? Any recommendations anyone?
Try Noodlehouse! Great food in the restaurants, not yet tried their home delivery Read More
school registration by ninacc
Hello everyone, I have a few questions regarding about the school's registration for my kids,hopefully someone can help me with some inputs. Thank you. Me and my family will come to Kuwait in November.since it is in the middle of the semester, is ...
I don't know about that school in particular as our daughter went to TES, if that is anything to go by then I suggest you get in touch with the school and register as soon as possible, we ended up on a waiting list and then got lucky that a place ... Read More
Some websites by Subzero_Cool
Hi all, Soon we (expat family of 4) are moving to Kuwait and need accommodation. Anyone has some good and recent websites? Many are very outdated. For the agents who read this: 3-4 bedroom apartment/ villa with big living room in coastal location ...
it seems to me you are asking quite a lot for you budget!! Read More
residence visa/visit visa by paul.awada
Hi I entered kuwait with a french passport and got a visit visa upon arrival at the airport. i entered on october 1st and it ends dec 31st. Currently my visit visa is being transfered into a residence visa (iqama). Will it be possible for me to ...
If it is anything like the process I went through you will not be able to travel as the mandoub keeps you passport until the process us over!!! Read More
ID Card by eng.mohaliali
Hello all , Finally i got my residency stamped on my passport , took about 2 months ! , now i am asking how to get the ID card ? do i need to rent an apartment first ? and how long does it take to get issued ? , Thanks in advance
mine took 24 hours from receiving my residency! Read More
cost of maternity by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are wondering if anyone can provide the cost of maternity in kuwait, i.e. normal delivery etc in the private hospitals in Kuwait, am specifically interedted in the royale hayat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
more wise words from legacy!!!! Most of the people I know have returned to their home country from the birth of children due to the cost! Read More
Potentially Moving To Kuwait by Mr.Benn
Hi Everyone I'm currently considering a job offer to move to Kuwait at the start of next year with the job being based in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area. Looking at the forum and other places on the web it seems a lot of expats are based in the ...
Hello Mr Benn, we are expat brits who work in Shuwaikh and live in Maidan Hawally, the edge of Salmiya so we commute everyday. Currently we take our daughter to TES and then drive across to Shuwaikh. This can take from 30 minutes to 90 minutes ... Read More
Fifty Shades Trilogy by smurfy007
Hey Expats! Is anyone familiar with the Fifty Shades Trilogy? I would like to borrow Fifty Shades Freed if anyone has it. Just send me a message if you have it.
have read it on a Kindle on holiday - don't waste your time, not worth the hype! Read More
Recycling Old Clothes
Morning All, Hope you are all enjoying your Eid weekend! We have been having a bit of a clear out and have some clothes that no longer fit our daughter. In the UK we would bag them up and take them down to the local charity shop for them to sell ... Read More
Can I work under my husband's work permit? by rhiggins
Hi, I would like to know if I can work under my husband's visa or do i have to obtain my own. If I have to obtain my own, will it be difficult? I am degreed qualified with years experience in hospitality management, public relations and ...
Hi I have no idea about the legalities but any company you join, if they are worth your while will be able to talk you through what you need to do. However for your very limited CV above, it sounds you may well find something where I work, their ... Read More
Paying A Driver
Morning All, We are investigating hiring and paying a driver rather than incurring the cost of a second car and also to reduce stress levels on the morning commute. Does anyone else employ a driver and if so what is the going rate if pay? Thanks Read More