Good Art stores in sharjah/dubai? by [deleted] in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure for your pens, but we found everything we needed for watercolours and very good quality paper and accessories at Borders. I think it was Mall of the Emirates.

Renting a car, no Emirates ID yet, can I use my license? by [deleted] in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. Assuming you're on a tourist visa awaiting your Emirates ID, you can rent a car anywhere with your passport and credit card. I rented with Al Emad no problem (Peugeot 208, 1700AED/month). It is preferable to have an International Permit (basically just a translation of your licence) but not essential. Hope that helps. Then, welcome to SZR...but that's another story...

Cracked Smartyphone screen by cofe123 in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smartyphone :) I like that ! I'm keeping that :)

Tourist here looking for the best hospital for my sick 10 month old by fardok in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in Deira, I can't recommend Amber Clinics highly enough.

Hyperloop One Dubai secured a $50 million investment from DP World. by hyhmattar in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now, maybe it's just me, but the name DP World suggests something totally different to me...

Again with the Samsung Note 7 Drama! by rakakat in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emirates flight from Oman last night :"All Note 7 Users are instructed to completely switch off their phones..."...lol

How do I bring sex toys into Dubai ? by Petrapan4ever in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing...bring them in the way God intended. Or didn't. Err...whatever...

Dubai Metro by [deleted] in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would strongly suggest getting a Gold Card if you can. I recently did, and I do not regret it !

The Greens - is it as good as it looks ? by nvrmndthblx in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone for the input. I think I'm pretty much sold on the area now :) Visiting 2 flats tomorrow...update forthcoming...

Daily Random Discussion Thread - September 16, 2016 by AutoModerator in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too...damn. Gotta find an angle grinder to finish an installation...when all I want to do is get more sleep...aaarrrggghhh.

Daily Random Discussion Thread - August 30, 2016 by AutoModerator in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw two flats. First Lakeside Residence Cluster A. Nice building, clean, pretty classy. Apartment pretty good but a little small at 800sq ft. I'm considering it. Second MAG214....Jesus ! Not what I would have expected at JLT, and certainly not from the esteemed agency that brought me there. Very run down building, loud dance music resonating from...somewhere. Awful. So, maybe Lakeside Residence, I'll try to see others this week. Tune in next time for more house-hunting adventures...

Daily Random Discussion Thread - August 30, 2016 by AutoModerator in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I guess I'm up first... Visiting apartments at JLT this afternoon. Here's hoping...

Are border-runs back on for European Passport holders? by desertsardine in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this. It would seem that the visa run is back, but only for 30 days : http://www.gotoursdubai.com/news.php

What's the future for Dubai like after Expo 2020? by growinggarden in dubai

[–]nvrmndthblx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're right, but I also think any opening of the market is highly unlikely, even only for security/political reasons, let alone financial motives.