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chocmad

chocmad

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in the United Arab Emirates

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Lives in Dubai

Registration: 22 April 2010

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chocmad replied to a thread
14 years ago
harrypalmer

[°µÍø½ûÇø Blog] Summer Get Together - 29 July by harrypalmer

I, like a few others, missed out on the last meet up. Having suggested organising a second meeting and already, within a few hours, had two people showing an interest, I feel it's all systems go. As I've been here 6 weeks, help in terms of choosing ...

chocmad

I'm still in...will aim to be there for 8pm. See you guys later :) Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
14 years ago
harrypalmer

[°µÍø½ûÇø Blog] Summer Get Together - 29 July by harrypalmer

I, like a few others, missed out on the last meet up. Having suggested organising a second meeting and already, within a few hours, had two people showing an interest, I feel it's all systems go. As I've been here 6 weeks, help in terms of choosing ...

chocmad

Hi all, Count me in, heard good things about the venue so it should be a good night. @ harry, will you be negotiating price for drinks, if so they will all so throw in some finger food, not just nuts and dry twigs. Does any1 want to share a taxi, ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

chocmad

hi feeacer, i have dried up on suggestion..right now i am football crazy...yeah things have changed in dubai since the 1980's but it went back to the 80s last year :) once youre here and footbal is over, we will have the forum buzzing again...come ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

chocmad

Yes it is and showing during our wkend, we can change the date or maybe do dinner before hand. Question all: Who's up for dinner at 6pm on friday 18th June before the england mach?? If i get a good response i will forward the info to FeeAcer, ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

chocmad

@ matt, shooting is great, i'm against people having guns at home, but in a controlled environment FANTASTIC! as newbie913 suggested organise a night out..i will help out and would recommend friday 18th June, 2 wks from now. :) Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

chocmad

hi all, what about a comedy club,i hear they go on all year round and some of the worlds best comedians perform here in dubai, or we could go shooting in jebel ali, i have been a few times and its great, it gets your adrenalin pumping, you feel ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
shahw

Mobile phones in Dubai by shahw

Help! We're moving there end of the years and both need to know the best thing to do about mobile phones in Dubai. Apparantly companies don't offer free mobiles with contracts there? And to tak our existing phones there we'l need to unlocke them ...

chocmad

not sure about all or the one you have mentioned but i do no that iphones and bb bought from the states work here, go to a mobile repaire shop in the uae and ask, if not im sure these way round it. Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
shahw

Mobile phones in Dubai by shahw

Help! We're moving there end of the years and both need to know the best thing to do about mobile phones in Dubai. Apparantly companies don't offer free mobiles with contracts there? And to tak our existing phones there we'l need to unlocke them ...

chocmad

Hello, Some companies do give mobile phones but that does depend on company and the level of the employee, you and your husband/partner may rec additional money to contribute towards monthly phone bills. Anyway i would say to bring your phone from ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

chocmad

yeah, working girl! I can meet for coffee out of office hrs or breakfast over the wkend, let me no when you arrive and we can arrange a morning/evening out and drag the bored people away from their sofa's lol...no more TV ;) CHEERS! :) Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
FeeAcer

[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS by FeeAcer

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A ...

chocmad

Hi Feeacer No drink :( oh nooooooooooooooooooo lol BBQ on the beach sounds great but its to hot in july and aug and i'm not sure what can be arranged inside during those mths where children can participate apart from diving,(depending on age), ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
chocmad

National identity card by chocmad

After a lot of stress and confusion I renewed my car registration today and I was not asked for this national ID card, even though the radio stations were banging on that we all require one. The radio stated you will not be able to renew or open ...

chocmad

05.05 the article below is what i mentioned earlier, which contradicted the radio regarding dubai (not concerned with other emirates, this is where i live, work, play and register), the article was written the same time the radio stations were ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
chocmad

National identity card by chocmad

After a lot of stress and confusion I renewed my car registration today and I was not asked for this national ID card, even though the radio stations were banging on that we all require one. The radio stated you will not be able to renew or open ...

chocmad

Yep your right, dubai does keep changing their minds or polices at a drop of a hat, but the day after i heard it on the radio regarding car registrations and bank accounts, new employees were not turned away from banks and the head of RTA stated the ... Read More

chocmad created a thread
15 years ago

National identity card

After a lot of stress and confusion I renewed my car registration today and I was not asked for this national ID card, even though the radio stations were banging on that we all require one. The radio stated you will not be able to renew or open ... Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
Jenvan

Get married first?? by Jenvan

My fiancee and I are in negotiations and may accept a position in Abu Dhabi so Dubai is an area of interest for living for a couple of years. I just read where a couple's house was raided by police and they were arrested for not being married. As ...

chocmad

Its simple @ vishalchandna, this is an Islamic country and like all muslim countries its a against the law for a male and female who are not married or related to live together in the same property unless they are siblings etc. SIMPLE!! Read More

chocmad replied to a thread
15 years ago
Jenvan

Get married first?? by Jenvan

My fiancee and I are in negotiations and may accept a position in Abu Dhabi so Dubai is an area of interest for living for a couple of years. I just read where a couple's house was raided by police and they were arrested for not being married. As ...

chocmad

They are making there way back in to Dubai, last year a friend of mine(single female)near Marina mall had a visit from the inspectors with their clip board and questions, they also spoke to the security at the building, i would not risk it and if ... Read More