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hi there, a friend of mine is looking to get a tatto done in arabic writing but is having a problem with the translation, she seems to be getting a lot off different translations for the one statement. This is what she wants "better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without" can any arabis speakers help me out with this?
Thanks
أفضل أن يكون الماس مع عيب من حصاة دون عيبCan you see the scripts?? I think that would be the translation :-)
I can only see a load of numbers =(
Oh yes, I think the forum does not accept (Support) languages other than english alphabet??
Howdy Lisa
just highlight all the numbers and copy them ,then open a new browser and paste the numbers in google search page it ll come with the right encoding.
as there is another way to view the scrip on the web page ,but thats need you to change the character encoding.
it ll be read like this
( afdal an yakun elmas maa ayeb, min hassa dun ayeb)
CHEERS
P.S
Great job Amir ,hows Ramadan going?
is it still hot in UAE?
2 more weeks and iam coming there
tnx heaps
Hi Galal. Today the forecast is for 43C in Dubai (that's in the shade so in the sun it'll be close to 50C) but the humidity is only around 25% so it's reasonably comfortable.
Hello there and the translation is almost as what mentioned!! Temperature is still very high during the day but evenings is getting better especially with low humidity!!
Brilliant thanks.
Howdy Colin&Amir
tnx alot ,I hope the weather ll be some how better when i fly to Dubai.
tnx for the great job.
CHEERS
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Hello Galal,
Hope you enjoy yourself while visiting beautiful and very hot Dubai. In two weeks it could be slightly cooler!! :-)
Slightly cooler, yes.
But September as we all know, the killer humidity sets in :-(
Very much looking forward to October/November time and those first evenings where we can sit outside without dripping in sweat!
Thanks alot Jess,Colin and Amir
your useful input is keeping this forum alive.
well you scared me (of the weather)so iam having only 2 days stop over ,but ll be back on 10th Nov.
Cheers
have a lovely and a wonderful day
tnx heaps
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"well you scared me (of the weather)"
Today's only 43C apparently (in the shade that is) but humidity is up in the seventy-percent range so it's a bit uncomfortable ;-).
Hi all,
Colin I am in Delhi now and it rained heavily last night but now its cloudy and no rain!! Its cool here and very pleasant during the evenings :-)
Salaam Amir. Is it nice to be back 'home'?
Salam Habibi Colin,
In a way yes, I have adjusted to live here, but on the other hand I miss all the discipline, cleanliness and perfect systems of Dubai. There is no way to compare this two cities not in a thousand years!! :-)
We stayed in Bur Dubai zone and we had noise all day, not only from building construction site nearby but from traffic too.
People use their horn 24 hours no stop!!
Construction works goes 24 hours too!!!!
So remenber when you book your hotel to check it out.
If you should be invited to a traditional Arabic meal together with Muslim hosts, there's a few simple cultural & religious guildelines to follow:
1) If you are seated on the floor, make sure that the soles of your feet (with or without shoes/socks) do not point towards anyone.
Either sit with your legs crossed, or one leg propped-up & one tucked under, or both on your side, etc. It is considered extremely rude to point the soles of your feet towards anyone in the Muslim religion & Arabic culture.
I can imagine that this probably stems from the Bedouin days, when after a hard day's work or travelling the feet would be covered in dirt.
2) If cutlery is not provided, you eat with your hands; your right hand, to be precise!
Now, I know that this can be tricky for "unskilled" Westerners - basically, the "least messy" way is to take small pieces of Arabic bread & to wrap your rice, meat, fish, etc. into small parcles.
The left hand is used by a person to clean up filth, wash himself after the bathroom, etc. The right hand is used for clean practices like eating, grooming & shaking hands.
Understandably, if you reach for food with your left hand, your Arab hosts/companions may feel extremely repulsed & offended!
It is not permissible to eat with the left hand (even if you are left-handed, you'll just have to try your best!).
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH = Peace be upon Him) said: "If one of you eats, he should eat with his right hand. And if he drinks, he should drink with his right hand. For indeed, Satan eats & drinks with his left hand."
No one should give preference to his left hand unless that person has lost the use of his right hand or suffers from some genuine affliction.
3) You will also notice that most Muslims quietly say "Bismillah" (the name of God) to themselves. In this way, they ask Allah to bless the food they are about to eat.
4) You will be offered Arabic tea or coffee. When you've emptied your cup and don't wish for a refill, turn the cup upside down.
Bon appetit! And enjoy your meal!
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(Of course, it should be understood without saying that during casual dinner conversation, the topics of religion and politics should be avoided. These are always slightly controversial subjects, especially in Middle Eastern culture.)
The gold Souk is a collection of jewellery shops all selling Gold. Prices are not cheap for some of the items, but for the same things back home you would pay a LOT more by a long way. If nothing else it's something to behold.
The gold here is quite yellow, maybe becuae of the light, but not buying anything to bring home yellow gold wise it's hard to say if it would look very yellow back home. Gold Gold and more Gold
If you are visiting Dubai as a tourist or living here, come Thursday night we are all faced with the same question: Where to?
Since 2003 numerous hotels have popped-up all around the city, and with them countless new nightspots.
(only hotels can obtain the licence to serve alcohol, therefore nightclubs are located within hotels or under management of a hotel. Very rarely do we have nightclubs/bars that have separate premises).
Partying in Dubai is definitely great for the ladies:
Almost all bars/pubs/clubs have regular ladies nights with special offers & plenty of free tipple ;-)
To find out what is happening where & when, I find the TimeOut website & Mumtazz very useful. Another great website is DubaiNightPlanner.com- Check-out their regularly updated list of events including everything from nightclubs, restaurant-specials, theatre, or even upcoming concerts! Of course, if you're in the UAE you can also tune into the various English-speaking radio channels for updates on the nightlife scene.
REMARK: Please note that the legal "partying-age" in Dubai is 21 yrs. You may be asked to present your ID at the door.
OPENING HOURS: It's sad, but true: all bars & nightclubs in Dubai close the latest by 03:00am (by law)
ALSO: Many clubs in Dubai have a "couples only" policy, meaning that couples & single girls are allowed, but not single men. (Sorry guys!)
Some clubs will ask for an entrance fee from single men (which can be quite high!), but if you wait outside for a group of single girls and ask if you can simply walk in with them, most ladies do not mind.... especially if you offer to buy them a drink as a "thank you"! When going out in Dubai, dress codes vary from establishment to establishment.
If you are planning on "bar-hopping" throughout the night, follow these guidelines & you won't be left standing outside because you are underdressed...!
M E N: Some places (like Irish pubs, etc.) are very relaxed when it comes to dresscode for men. To play it safe, though, men should wear a shirt with collar, good-quality jeans or proper trousers (no shorts!) and proper shoes (no sandals or sports shoes/sneakers). Then no bouncer should have a problem letting you in.
L A D I E S: For us girlies, pretty much anything goes... sorry guys! Even the more upmarket places don't have a problem if you show up in jeans and a sexy top, or short skirts, or boots, etc. Some bouncers may have a problem if you are wearing sneakers/sports shoes. But usually they are glad to see girls wanting to party at their club and will let you in without any trouble.
The best way to travel in Dubai is by road, whether bus, car or taxi. I have never used the first, and only rarely the last but had no problem. Usually my daughter or her husband drives me.
For those with a car 50 dhs will give you half a tank of fuel or more depending on the type of vehicle.
The roads are getting more congested, and a new toll system was introduced on 1 July 2007.Buy a card at a petrol station and whenever you pass a toll sign , your card will automatically have the toll deducted. However, many drivers prefered to use the non-Salik roads which meant roads became even more congested than before.
Driving in Dubai is a nightmare as everyone drives very fast. My daughter said that if you drive at a moderate speed when taking your test, you will be failed. Heavy vehicles are not allowed in the fast lane, but other drivers weave in and out, and frequently fail to signal; so, driving is hazardous.
New roads and flyovers are frequently appearing , which can add to the confusion.And, summer 2007, road works sprung up almost overnight, adding miles to a trip.
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