doubty
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Lives in Dubai
Registration: 25 August 2012
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
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
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
it seems to me you are asking quite a lot for you budget!! Read More
residence visa/visit visa
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
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
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
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
Arabic Lessons
Good Morning All, I have looked on the Classifieds but was just looking for any personnel recommendation. We are a family of three, new to Kuwait, looking to pick up the basics of Arabic to get us started. Can anyone recommend the best ... Read More
Satellite TV vs paying for Broadband
Hello everyone. Does anyone know if it is worth paying for a satellite service that will have more English channels on it? We currently download/stream via the internet but as we are in a block with shared internet, this is not always ideal. Is ... Read More
natural prenatal care and traveling after giving birth
Wow a tricky one to answer! Not sure I am much help to be honest but given your timings would it not be sensible to travel to the US in time to have the baby there? You husband could be in the US for the birth and then come back and wrap things up ... Read More
visitor visas - space between visits by zeode
Hi everyone! quick question when you get a visitors visa and exit the country when can you re-enter? Basically my husbands will be sponsoring me but the problem is the company believes it will take three months to sort out his visa due to public ...
Any indeed cookies greatlfully received as gratitude, amybe with a nive iced coffee too1 Read More
visitor visas - space between visits by zeode
Hi everyone! quick question when you get a visitors visa and exit the country when can you re-enter? Basically my husbands will be sponsoring me but the problem is the company believes it will take three months to sort out his visa due to public ...
I have been looking for an article I read recently but cannot find it! In theory if you enter Kuwait on a visit visa you can stay for three months, if you then leave, you should have to wait for six months before being granted another visit visit, ... Read More
2BR apartment in Kuwait City or surrounding area.
All depends on what you want!! Arifjan is quite far south of the city and as with any big city the further out you go the more you get for your money! Read More
Haircut for men? by GuestPoster1
Hi, all, I was here last year, but I got my haircut at the local Indian barber. I'd like to go to a nicer, more professional salon. Does anyone know of good ones in the city? I would be willing to pay 10-15...20 KD for a great haircut, instead ...
I know I am a little late on this one, this afternoon I went to "Face for Man" in Salmiya, Annan Street and have had the best haircut I have ever had and a fantastic shave for 7KD, would highly recommend and will be returning for a weekly shave! Read More
h5 / apply for the police clearance report by Adam_28
hello for every one i have question but if there is any british move to kuwait recently? i would like to ask about how to apply for the police clearance report from here!!
it was easy for me because I was on the electoral role, so needed no further proof of address. If you are not on the electoral role my understand is that you need to send them a documented proof of address, i.e. a utilities bill/bank ... Read More
h5 / apply for the police clearance report by Adam_28
hello for every one i have question but if there is any british move to kuwait recently? i would like to ask about how to apply for the police clearance report from here!!
Adam, I have only been here a couple of weeks. Before I moved out I needed to get my police disclosure. Because I lived in Scotland at the time I applied online via Disclosure Scotland, the English equivalent is a CRB and details are here, ... Read More
UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...
Zeode, at the risk of sounding like a killjoy....... Some things to think about from experiences some colleagues have had. When you first move out are you staying in temporary accommodation whilst you find somewhere, this is often the case and the ... Read More
UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...
Sportsman - I agree we have also found some great furniture in other shops as well as the basics from IKEA!! Read More
Considering offer for Kuwait employment by Indiolush
I am considering employment in Kuwait from a US company for 98,670 is annually. Is this a good salary in Kuwait as I know the cost of living is higher.
Bornd is right, it doesn;t matter whether 100k USD is above or below averrgae. If you included all the salaries in Kuwait you would probably get the result that is is way above average. What is more important is how you want to spend your money, ... Read More
UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...
We didn't bother with a quote so have no idea, we looked in to moving the car and that was going to be about 2k. Remember as well as the cost of shipping there is also a fee to pay when you collect it from the port. I tried to ascertain the cost of ... Read More
New Arrivals in Kuwait
Thanks - found one, brought it home only to discover it had a two point pin!! Need adapter added to the list of things to do!! Read More
Kitesurfing by maxandsen
Hey Guys Does anyone here kitesurf or know of a group that does? My husband and I want to learn. Thanks
sounds good I have just arrived in Kuwait and would also be interested in lessons at some point! Let me know if you get a group together, might be able to get some discount if a few of us book lessons! Read More
UK to Kuwait by zeode
Hi guys, my partner and I are thinking about moving to Kuwait I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of how long it took to ship furniture etc to Kuwait? and a rough guide of cost. We are trying to decide whether it would be smarter to just ...
Zeode We have recently arrived in Kuwait, we decided to rent our place in the Uk furnished thinking we would rent a furnished place out here, however once we started viewing flats we decided that unfurnished was better value for money and the flats ... Read More
New Arrivals in Kuwait
thanks very much legacy, will try and pick one up later in Salmiya, I believe that there is a big electronics shop near the al fanar mall? I am heading to TES with Lily tomorrow so will look out for Mrs Burgess and send her your regards!! Jon Read More
New Arrivals in Kuwait
Good Morning All, We have now finally arrived in Kuwait and are busy settling ourselves in! My daughter has her assessment for the English School tomorrow and I am busy with interviews to get myself the right job here in Kuwait whilst my wife, who ... Read More
After School Care
yes and au pair is a nanny, but she lived in with us! Read More
After School Care
Hi All, We are in the process of moving to Kuwait, my wife is already out there and getting us set up. We have arranged our daughter to attend TES and are aware that they have some extra curricular activities. We are both working parents and in ... Read More