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ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
3d ago
I'm looking for a pediatric dentist recommendation for my 5-year-old daughter. It's her first dental visit and I want to make sure it's a positive experience. Any advice on dentists who are particularly good with kids? We're looking for someone patient and who can ease any fears she might have ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
3d ago
Everyone, I’m on the hunt for a good dental insurance plan and feeling a bit lost with all the options. Anyone have recommendations or plans they love? Looking for something that covers the basics plus a bit more, like orthodontics maybe. Would appreciate any advice or experiences you’ve had ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Family of 3, we're to relocate to Amsterdam by this summer.
Any tips to survive this huge operation from Middle East heat to Europe coolness?
Especially if we can take our live in nanny there? She is Kyrgyz and been with us 6+ years.
TIA
Ilksen ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Hi ladies, can anyone recommend a labour lawyer, he is required to advice on the labour contract with the SAAS ministry ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Salaam,
I hope everyone is having good Ramadan.
I recently got shifted to Satwa.
Can someone pls help me regarding qiyam ul lail prayer in masjid?
Which masjid i can go & what time they start?
I live in Al badaa area, satwa
So anyone can guide the nearest masjid i can go for prayer & timings?
It can be walking distance, no worries I walk a lot on daily basis, 15-20 min away from my home i don’t mind.
Either in satwa area or Jumeirah / wasl, like anything walking distance.
Thank you ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Hello everyone
I need advice on which is the best water filter for home . I don’t want one where one had to keep paying on a monthly basis . I was using water club and I want to use another brand where I just make a payment upfront and then just have to make a payment for change of filters ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Hi all! I recently tried an at-home whitening kit and now I’m dealing with some serious tooth sensitivity. It’s been tough enjoying my usual hot or cold drinks. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to alleviate the sensitivity or products you’d recommend? Thanks ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Hello,
I'm expecting a newborn in the next week or so, and I want to make sure of the steps for applying for an Australian citizenship and passport for her by decent being her Australian mother.
1) Obtain birth certificate from hospital. Do we need to hand in the original or do we just attach a copy online?
2) Apply for citizenship form is through this link correct? https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent
3) We wait till we get the citizenship. Then we apply for her passport through this link https://online.passports.gov.au/Infiniti/Produce/Account/Login?Return ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1w ago
Hey everyone!
Went for a run today and ended up with pretty bad pain in my left knee. Does anyone have recommendations on where I can find some good knee tapes ..read more
ExpatWoman » Dubai & Northern Emirates
1M ago
Hi everyone my sister is kindly looking for an excellent plastic surgeon in Dubai to undergo a Brazilian butt lift and a breast reduction, any recommendations would be highly appreciated as I have never undergone any surgery myself and haven’t got a clue where to start looking.
Thank you in advance ..read more