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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 21:44
I would say it is probably easier to talk directly to the Queen/Sheikh Mohammed! Probably the most awful bank in Dubai. My husband has aged overnight dealing with them. Not sure how they stay in business.
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Latest post on 03 March 2016 - 12:10
I think this is better than the Noodle House. I can highly recommend the Green Curry!https://www.zomato.com/dubai/fuchsia-tecom
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Latest post on 30 January 2016 - 00:17
About 7 years ago I was packing my car with all the Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve in MOE. From nowhere a guy appeared at my side showing me the most horrendous wound on his arm with the story that his employer had sacked him and he had no money to seek a doctor. To be absolutely honest it completely freaked me and I drove away. When I got home I cried for the guy and for myself for not helping him. Guilt sent me back to MOE car park and I drove around trying to find and help him (it was xmas eve!). When I found out this was a con that most people knew about, I felt very angry. I now am really dubious about helping people in Dubai.
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Latest post on 18 January 2016 - 22:34
We lived in Meadows 9 for many years. It is beautifully kept,very green and lush. It was also very quite and had a nice community play park. It doesn't have a community pool so better to get a villa with private pool. The green community is also very nice, the location is not so convenient though.
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Latest post on 15 January 2016 - 22:47
Well if you were planning a holiday from Europe at the moment the ME if a no go zone.
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Latest post on 15 January 2016 - 22:28
Not sure what the point of this thread is! Makes me feel quite sad and angry because we all know the reason why this is happening and it is not the low oil price!
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Latest post on 09 January 2016 - 22:01
Thanks Victoria. Called Lucy and going to the open day on 9th Jan. They sound perfect for me as want a bigger community type family compound with no maintenance issues! Sorry there is just no properties in Dubai that have no maintenance issues. The newer the property the greater the chance!
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Latest post on 03 November 2015 - 08:55
Great. Thankyou for your quick replys. Will check out both stores.
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Latest post on 03 November 2015 - 07:53
Can anyone tell me where I can buy a pair of reading glasses, the kind you just try on and check your self if you can see! I don't want any designer stuff as I loose them so often. I managed to find a pair in boots however they are awful. In the uk every shop sells them, can't find any here.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 15:34
Hi Nasia have taken note, you can delete
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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 11:59
I have a feeling there is just not the people or money out there that can afford these ridiculous rents. We have a property in the meadows that we need to rent out as our previous tenant lost his job and had to leave. We are happy to negotiate the rent but there is just no interest, we have only had one viewing. In previous years the property was rented easily, even in the downturn. I think the prices will come down. Hi Airfix, we are looking to move out of our current property and looking for a new place. Would you be interested in showing your place to us? Thanks Hi Nasia If you leave your email I will contact you directly. We are in the uk at the moment, we have better homes renting it out. If you want to deal directly let me know
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 14:52
I have a feeling there is just not the people or money out there that can afford these ridiculous rents. We have a property in the meadows that we need to rent out as our previous tenant lost his job and had to leave. We are happy to negotiate the rent but there is just no interest, we have only had one viewing. In previous years the property was rented easily, even in the downturn. I think the prices will come down.
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 17:42
Hi I am also looking for a company that could come and really give my villa a deep clean throughout. Wondered if you had any luck. Thank you
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 21:58
Would it be easier(a bit longer) to drive down through the main Meadows drive and go through the Lakes, turning up to the right on exit. Just whilst the road works are taking place at the Springs..Meadows 9 is so lovely!
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Latest post on 16 May 2014 - 18:40
Madge_gustard you must have a lovely cool home to be paying 5000 dhs per month to dewa! We have been in a 5 bedroom meadows home for 7 years and the Dewa bill averages out around 1500 per month, much less in the winter and a bit more in the summer. We have a pool but not with chiller. 4 kids so all rooms used!
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 16:34
The Greens. Lovely area, great access to all main roads, without all the traffic jams.
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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 15:02
Check your devices have all recent upgrades. Ours stopped working and it was due to my dh not upgrading his ipad. FaceTime only works on equipment bought outside of the UAE. I think?
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Latest post on 13 April 2014 - 22:39
Many thanks. I have been in muscat all week and looked at many properties. Some have been really awful (Omani landlords really have to get there act together!) some of the accomodation should be condemned! The wave and muscat hills do seem to have nicer quality accomodation, however the drive for us is just too far. Will keep looking!
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Latest post on 13 April 2014 - 11:53
Thank you all so much. What a great help! Off to the souk tonight!
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 01:26
Dr Keith Nicholl. He is a lovely Scottish doctor. He has been my childrens doctor for many years. Home Services Our Team Contact Us Career Opportunites Location Villa 610b Jumeirah Beach Road Umm Suqueim Dubai United Arab Emirates P.O.Box 102835 TEL: 04 394 1000 FAX: 04 394 7799 [email protected] Opening Hours Saturday - Wednesday 8.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 18.00 Thursday 8.00 - 17.00 Closed Friday Home | Services | Our Team | Contact Us | Career Opportunities | design by EMC - Say Hello!
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 02:46
Hope someone here can help as the oman page is not so active. My husband has moved to Muscat from Dubai. He has just spent his first weekend there and really wonders what families do at the weekend? Are there any beach clubs or family clubs where expats meet? Any info would be great. Thanks
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Latest post on 28 February 2014 - 14:25
Hi We are also moving to Muscat. Although I have been visiting for holidays for years, I can understand how you feel, all I can say that may help is it is a really small place and I am hoping it should be very easy to get around and it seems to have quite a small expat community so should be easy to get to know people?! The local Omani community are lovely. Really friendly people.
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Latest post on 28 February 2014 - 14:13
That is really kind,thank you. There does seem to be a bit of a race to get small villas at the moment. Each one that is advertised on the Internet seems to have gone by the time my husband calls. If you can recommend any estate agents that would be great.
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Latest post on 22 February 2014 - 21:32
Thank you DesertRose1958! Think that could put him off, what a shame as it looks an ideal place to live.
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Latest post on 22 February 2014 - 01:59
Looking at the wave as a place to live. I am currently in the uk and my husband is currently in Muscat looking at accomodation. How long would it take in the mornings to do the school run to the british school from the wave? Any help would be great. Thanks
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Latest post on 22 February 2014 - 01:24
Hi My husband is currently in Muscat looking for accomodation. The estate agent he is using has recommended these apartments http://www.sav-oman.com/index.php?op=mi&id=1172&pl=Al%20Khuwair. Hope that helps. I do feel a bit nervous leaving him to find somewhere for us to live as I have only ever visited Muscat as a visitor. Have no idea the best place to live would be with a 11 year old. Any advice would be great.
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 01:29
Thank you, really helpful! Fingers crossed I will get some positive feed back
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Latest post on 27 July 2013 - 16:32
Thank you. I will send an email. If anyone happens to know the name of the manager that would be really helpful.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 02:55
We have a lovely little cottage in cornwall in a really beautiful village which we rent out. http://www.cornwallscottages.co.uk/cottages/cobblestones-st-mawes-51747.htm#8 I can really recommend it for a lovely family holiday, especially in August when it is Carnival time!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 01:27
Thank you all. I have a house in The Meadows. Unfortunately (not the best time to sell as prices are going up by the day) we have to sell due to DHs job. I will look at your recommendations. Thank you
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:16
Sorry to be thick, don't get it? Any other recommendations?
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:06
We really need the above to help sell our house. We have had such awful experiences with estate agents here that makes you wonder if there are any honest ones out there. Any recommendations would be great. Better homes would not be an option!! Many thanks
 
 
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