Asad
@Asad_theleo
Pakistani expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
Registration: 18 August 2012
Driving in the United Arab Emirates by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the United Arab Emirates? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of ...
"Not a good subject to discuss unless you wish to be locked up and deported." :D :D :P Btw In New Dubai its relatively better than other emirates and than old Dubai... Read More
Good Indian Residential Areas Near Dubai Internet City
Al Barsha n T.COM are good options... Read More
Safety in the United Arab Emirates by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the United Arab Emirates? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do ...
U r Welcome and Eid Mubarak... --Cheers Read More
Safety in the United Arab Emirates by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the United Arab Emirates? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do ...
Sorry to hear about the sad incidents MissAL, being Pakistani its quite disturbing and embarrassing to know that, that immoral n mean guy was from Pakistan... having said that... I would request you not to stereotype things with nationalities as u ... Read More
Safety in the United Arab Emirates by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the United Arab Emirates? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do ...
I guess i have to agree with "Natsliemtaylor", Safety and Security completely depends upon the Area u r living in... but I would say generally Dubai is quite safe and secure as compared to any other Metro city... Read More
Any Suggestion for Arabic Language Learning Center! by Asad_theleo
Good day all, i want to learn Arabic language... please suggest me some good and affordable language institute in Dubai... thanks :)
Yes Scatro! For me there are 3 reasons to learn this language: 1. one should know (at least the basics of) the language where he's staying 2. I Like to learn other languages 3. I want to understand Quran But on the other hand u r also right... ... Read More
Any Suggestion for Arabic Language Learning Center! by Asad_theleo
Good day all, i want to learn Arabic language... please suggest me some good and affordable language institute in Dubai... thanks :)
yeah cool... thanks a lot mate :) Read More
Any Suggestion for Arabic Language Learning Center! by Asad_theleo
Good day all, i want to learn Arabic language... please suggest me some good and affordable language institute in Dubai... thanks :)
Thanks alinz26! its also very nearby... will visit Eton soon... any idea about the course duration n Fee structure?? Read More
Any Suggestion for Arabic Language Learning Center!
Good day all, i want to learn Arabic language... please suggest me some good and affordable language institute in Dubai... thanks :) Read More
Immigration office in the UAE
My Experience is very good in this regard. Their dealing is good if u have all the required documents with u :) if u want to visit Immigration office i would recommend u to visit Dubai Municipality AL Manara Centre, which is rite next to Noor ... Read More
Places to visit in Dubai by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Dubai, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Dubai, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...
Hi QD, I haven't been there, but my friends went there before Ramadan and according to them its a hill station with some natural beauty :) -Cheers Read More
Places to visit in Dubai by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Dubai, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Dubai, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...
Hi Julie! I may not be the right person to answer u as im also looking for some good places to visit this Eid. Few suggestions if u havnt visited these... 1. Downtown Dubai (Dancing Fountains) and Dubai mall 2. Burj Khalifa 3. Abra or boating or ... Read More
Heading to Dubai... some advice plz!
Food: 1500 AED(Single person, home cooking) Gym contract: 300 - 1000 monthly Toiletries etc: 100-200 AED internet + TV package: 500 AED To the best of my knowledge :) Read More
SALARY IN DUBAI by Schoombie
HI, i am moving over to Dubai in the beginning of Feb. I have heard mixed stories about a Salary that is comfortable to live off? My boss is offering me 8000 a month, which does not include a Rent allowance, thus i still need to pay rent, ...
Hahaha c'mon man im not studying here :P Im doing job here and the family im living with is not my family im living as paying guest :) and inshAllah i'll bring my family here once i'll get married :) Read More
SALARY IN DUBAI by Schoombie
HI, i am moving over to Dubai in the beginning of Feb. I have heard mixed stories about a Salary that is comfortable to live off? My boss is offering me 8000 a month, which does not include a Rent allowance, thus i still need to pay rent, ...
Nope dear... Dubai is expensive than all of the GCC states and yes abviously expensive than our home lands :) Read More
SALARY IN DUBAI by Schoombie
HI, i am moving over to Dubai in the beginning of Feb. I have heard mixed stories about a Salary that is comfortable to live off? My boss is offering me 8000 a month, which does not include a Rent allowance, thus i still need to pay rent, ...
lolz... i would love to... but im living with a family so it would be v difficult to do so... please accept my excuse :) Read More
SALARY IN DUBAI by Schoombie
HI, i am moving over to Dubai in the beginning of Feb. I have heard mixed stories about a Salary that is comfortable to live off? My boss is offering me 8000 a month, which does not include a Rent allowance, thus i still need to pay rent, ...
It all depends on your current package... you can analyze it easily like select ur living standard: 1. separate room (3000-4000 AED) 2. sharing with 1 person in good area (1500-2000 AED) 3. sharing with 1 person in average area (1200-1700 AED) 4. ... Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
This weekend passed like a blink of an eye... why good time passes so quickly... :) Read More
how do you say I LOVE YOU in your own language... by superanjanet
in cebu philipines we say it...GIHIGUGMA KO IKAW... :)
In Urdu: Mujhay tum se Mahabat hai In Punjabi: Menu teray naal payar hai In English: I dont know :P Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
:D it took me some time to find the FUN in it :P Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
"la belle dame sans mercy" :P"no thank you beautiful lady" :DIt's a poem by Keats.Yup ur absolutelly right... it was the part of our English syllabus in High school... :) Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
"la belle dame sans mercy" :PLa belle dans sans regrets.Hehehe u must be telling about urself :P Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
Hahaha its ok man... if men shed tears that doesnt mean they are weak :P Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
"la belle dame sans mercy" :P"no thank you beautiful lady" :DThats why this google translation is not good :P this french phrase means "A beautiful lady without Mercy" :P Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
Yes Houwayda, thats what we are saying :) Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
Nobody is putting religion in, that was just for information... so that somebody cannot unintentionally include religion in fun :) Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
"la belle dame sans mercy" :P Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
I almost ordered alhamdulillah at a restaurant once, but they were out of mayo.lolz... Thts bad! "Alhamdulillah" means "By the grace of God" Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
lolz... ok then wht does this Chinese mean? Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
I'm learning how to say "yao wo" in Chinese.I was going to ask what does it mean, but changed my mind after reading ur post on "when men shed tears..." thinking it can also b x-rated :P Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
"Also if i have a argument with hubby" -- lolz... for that u should be good in Urdu... u can take my services... though helpin in fights n arguments is not a good idea :P Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
By the way... in our country we use to chat and SMS in URDU with english script... like "Salaam o Allykum" means Greetings (Peace on you) Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
Yes Hericles ur rite! Arabic script is the same u've written, and rightly said by Primadonna tht if i would have written this in arabic 99% people wouldnt understand that... And URDU, ARABIC and PERSIAN share the same writing script... even they ... Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
"you two have landed in WAHHH cities not some country towns with two main roads." Lolz... obviously thats true... the only problem in my case was the lack of plan and having nobody to go with... Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
Lolz... then u should go for Sindhi Topi (Traditional Cap) or Sindhi Ajrak (Traditional Shawl for men) Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
Hahaha thts nice... it depends from which part of Pakistan he is... Southren Pakistan --> jewlery, antiques, Fruit Punjab --> Oranges, Sweets, Cotton clothings, Jeans North West Province --> leather Products (which u cant use in jeddah ... Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
Hahaha... believe me its not going to happen, its just a myth. BTW ur in Jeddah, u can come here in 2 hrs notice :) Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
wow Burj Khalifa wish one day I can be their hihihi just to see the steps of Tom Cruise the time his doing Mission Impossible 4 :)Lolz... there lot more than that mate... dancing water show, dubai mall aquarium, ski dubai and more... we had lot of ... Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
There you have it. No more tears for the onions... wherever you may be. (i am sure some tough onion will challenge the "no more tears" for onions)Thanks all for ur expert opinion, this is the 2nd benifit i've got from this post... wont tell u the ... Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
@Hellnoi: "Crying for the poor onions?" --- Nope i guess u haven't cut Onions ever... or onions are different in ur part of the world... coz at our side cutting onion make u shed tears :) Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
tears of joy and tears of depression......hmmmp I'll go with joy..:)But there is another type of tears as well... The tears of Cutting Onion and i usually have those bt that doesnt mean im weak... :D :P Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
Yeah im doing the same, ive called my School fellows who are in Dubai for a gettogether, will go to Burj Khalifa and some good resturant for dinner... and Lolz... date is out of question for me as well :D Read More
What would you like to accomplish before you pass away? by hutkgjf
I wanna live well and die well in a distant future.
Have a child,,,or two or three or moooore,,,,if possibleLolz... :) Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
I've followed JasfurJQ way... this time i've planed the next 2 weekends... :P hope the plan will work accordingly... :) Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do by Asad_theleo
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :)
@HaileyinHongKong: thats gr8... any suggestions?? @princess sandra: thts the difference no friends here in Dubai with same taste :) Read More
Waiting for the Weekend to come and then nothing to do
Waiting anxiously for the Weekend to come and when it comes there is nothing to do... do u ever feel the same??? any suggestion to get rid of this syndrome :) Read More
Leave or Stay ?? by Nellin Jessvellin
what should i do for my future? stay at my city with lovely daddy and not sure about my career, or move to another city and try to change my life? its very hard to choice..i love my dad than everything. but i am sad stay at my city. dont know what ...
Move on and take your Father with u... or call him there when u settle down. :) Read More
Top countries you wouldn't visit by hutkgjf
We talked about countries you'd like to visit or to live in and so on. But what about those countries that there's no way in hell you would travel to for some reason?
In my opinion, every place is good its your inside that makes that place bad. Just like beauty is in the eyes of the beholder... My opinion u can disagree... :) Read More
When men shed tears thus this mean they are weak? by JasfurJQ
My tears suddenly falls when I pray, while looking at poor people who are helpless in life, when Im watching movies and I realize that our life was not so different from the story, when I get mad and felt guilty but above all when I remember my mom ...
He cried. Just not when you were around.I agree, Ive seen my father crying in separate room at nights, when my brother got ill Read More
What would you like to accomplish before you pass away? by hutkgjf
I wanna live well and die well in a distant future.
I want to: 1. Offer Hajj with my Mom (An Islamic pilgrimage) 2. Love someone and to be loved 3. Build a school for poor kids in Pakistan Read More
What is the most unusual thing you have taken in suitcase abroad by haggishunter
The first time i went to Pakistan to visit i have took.... 1 computer 1 printer and extra ink. Surround sound system. Then last year i went back to visit i took.... 2 remote controlled helicopter toys 2 remote controlled all terrain jeep ...
I came back from pakistan last week and brought an ice pack with me... :P Read More
Mixed Marriages by Sanay
What makes a mixed marriage sail or fail?
I guess its always difficult to adapt other cultures but on the same time you give room to your spouse to adapt things and in this situation u ignore minor things that are noticed when both know the culture well... :) Read More
Mixed Marriages by Sanay
What makes a mixed marriage sail or fail?
I'm feeling kinda scared for when hubby finally comes home. We been apart 27 months, married 16 months. I have not had a chance to be his wife yet, and we going to have to 'court' all over again.Wow, that must be hard for you two. But you can see it ... Read More
How's the life in UAE
The Answer to your question is that majority of expats here in UAE are from Philippines and non Muslims as well... and they are working happily :) Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
@ haggishunter: "going to get hubby to teach me urdu" r u going to Pak to get him?? @ Primadonna: "It is always good to have a private tutor" Lolz.. v true :P Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
@Primadonna: Wow... thats gr8 to know u've started proper language course... wish u best of luck.. :) yeah thats true for almost all languages... like some words are used in American English but not in British... and im doing good thanks... but my ... Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
@HaileyinHongKong: u should share that wid us... :P @haggishunter: Lolz... it must be a funny situation :D Read More
Anyone on here alone whilst other halves live away? by ruby7
Hi, Just wondering if there are people on here who are living in different countries from their spouses, my husband has lived away for 2 years and sometimes it's tough. Would love to make friends and swap stories, maybe I am in the wrong section if ...
Thanks Fazal for the clarification... Read More
How do you say "THANK YOU" in your own language.? by edvilyn
Inspired from :how do you say I LOVE YOU in your own language... by superanjanet! So now,it's time to know how to say "Thank you.." It's fun to learn some important words in different languages,so i Posted it..:P:P
SHUKRIYA in URDU from the base of Shukran in Arabic... Read More
What made you smile today? by honey&lemon
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)
@haggishunter: belated HappY bIrThDaY :cheers:! Read More
What made you smile today? by honey&lemon
to share something inspirational. might be trivial or insignificant but at the end it made you smile. might me heart warming or life turning event. please share what made you smile today. keep smiling :)
I called my best friend back home, on his wedding, and said "Eid Mubarik" instead of "Shadi Mubarik"... :D Eid Mubarik --> Eid Greetings Shadi Mubarik --> Happy wedding :D Read More
What is your favorite movie? by semracengiz
My favorite is the 6th Sense, still :)
List without sequence is: The prestige How to train your dragon Brave heart BatMan series (Begins, Dark Knight, Rises) Bourne Series source code horrible bosses Friends with benefits . . ... Read More
Have you learned your host country's language? by brusselsclaire
I'm looking to email interview people who have learned to a good level, or are currently diligently working at learning, their host country's language. It's for my blog, conquering babel, which is a resource for language learners. Obviously I'll ...
Im in UAE n still trying to learn Arabic... im able read and comprehend a lil bt still unable to catch the spoken Arabic :) though Urdu is very close to Arabic yet im feeling it hard to grab... the best thing is that both Arabic and Urdu have the ... Read More
What is the most unusual thing you have taken in suitcase abroad by haggishunter
The first time i went to Pakistan to visit i have took.... 1 computer 1 printer and extra ink. Surround sound system. Then last year i went back to visit i took.... 2 remote controlled helicopter toys 2 remote controlled all terrain jeep ...
haggishunter! Daska is a nice place with warm people... "I came home with.... A wedding certificate and ring " --- BTW Congratulations if this Certificate and ring belongs to u :D Read More
What is the most unusual thing you have taken in suitcase abroad by haggishunter
The first time i went to Pakistan to visit i have took.... 1 computer 1 printer and extra ink. Surround sound system. Then last year i went back to visit i took.... 2 remote controlled helicopter toys 2 remote controlled all terrain jeep ...
Hi haggishunter! Very nice Topic started... i brought Nokia Mobile Battery for my friend as a gift and 2 kg Home made Biryani :P Nice too know u love to live in Pak... where did u go in Pak on ur visit? Read More
Arabic ice creaM
Thanks for the info Lana... i was also looking for the same and now got it... will try it soon iA :) Read More
Eid Mubarak by Asad_theleo
Hey guys... Eid Mubarak to all of u...this would be my 1st Eid here in UAE... any suggestions what to do on Eid days...? any special events u know please share... I miss Chand Raat and Eid Gatherings in Pakistan... cheers
@james.hamad yeah it was a lil... bt we made it interesting by finding stuff to do... :) Read More
Eid Mubarak by Asad_theleo
Hey guys... Eid Mubarak to all of u...this would be my 1st Eid here in UAE... any suggestions what to do on Eid days...? any special events u know please share... I miss Chand Raat and Eid Gatherings in Pakistan... cheers
@ Aur茅lie Thank u so much..! @ orwa84 thanks n Eid Mubarik to you too... @ Adnan Khan, yeah we did the same... also we went to watch Dark Knight Rises & it was awesome :) Read More
Eid Mubarak
Hey guys... Eid Mubarak to all of u...this would be my 1st Eid here in UAE... any suggestions what to do on Eid days...? any special events u know please share... I miss Chand Raat and Eid Gatherings in Pakistan... cheers Read More