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Latest post on 16 August 2015 - 22:44
How about if you leave Dubai with a credit card bill/ loan but continue to pay it off once you have returned to your home country? I am transferring back with my job but won't be able to clear the debt for a few months.
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Latest post on 07 August 2015 - 17:05
Hi Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who could make me a high table? Not high end furniture maker but still good quality work TIA
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Latest post on 17 July 2015 - 15:44
Thanks It is 2 months notice and forfeit of 1 month's rent. You think if they fill it within the 2 months they may waive the penalty payment? Do I have to send a notarised letter by signed post to submit my notice? I've just noticed too that my contract states unless I give 3 months notice before contract end date I will be liable for rent payment again on a new contract. Seems a bit harsh?? Thanks for any advice!
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 06:20
Hi Can anyone advise where I can buy cake decorating items especially easy writing icing? TIA
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Latest post on 17 April 2015 - 17:02
I would like to arrange a party on Palace Beach for my daughter's 18th birthday and wondered if we would be allowed to have a Schwarma station on Palace beach or would we need to ask permission? Any advice for this and contacts for mobile BBQ service much appreciated Thx
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Latest post on 03 April 2015 - 10:13
Hi I am looking for a high dining table for my balcony - plus bar stands Any ideas where I can buy/ rent these? Thx
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Latest post on 06 March 2015 - 01:55
Looking for ideas for venues to host around 40 teenagers for an 18th birthday party Hotels/ villa etc? Thanks
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Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 07:19
Hi I have been invited to a Holi celebration and am unsure what gift to take for my hosts Any ideas? Thanks
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Latest post on 14 November 2014 - 07:29
Hi Can anyone recommend someone for reupholstering furniture? Thanks
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 22:10
Hi I am awaiting a new cheque book but need to move quickly to secure a rent The landlord is asking for a bank transfer from me for the 1st rent payment (3 cheque contract) in place of the cheques Is this safe? Thanks
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Latest post on 26 July 2014 - 10:48
Hi Does anyone have any tips for 1 week stay in Kerala Some trekking, beach, good quality accommodation TIA
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 11:44
Is that 20 dirhams per room and what star is the hotel?
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 17:06
If you want quirky try Zaroob on SZR
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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 16:27
I need to find 6 VIP tickets for Sandance NYE - can anyone help? Thanks
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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 16:26
Can anyone recommend a company to make a reasonably priced picnic for 10 in Jumeirah area? Thanks
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 03:59
Any recommendations for a reliable store to buy a decent priced camera that would be covered by warranty - or would they be cheaper in the UK? Thanks
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 17:34
Any recommendations for 'decent' men's watches and how much should I expect to pay for eg Tagheuer .
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 04:24
We saw a Paediatric Urologist last summer with our DD. His name is Alan Dickson and he works out of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital as well as some of the other private Manchester hospitals. He has done work with Great Ormond Street as well and is very highly regarded in his field. We are lucky to have international private healthcare but I don't think he charges for a fortune for his initial consultation. We ended up going to the Children's Hospital A&E department a few times whilst we were home last year and they did not charge us once, even though we offered and told them that we were not entitled to free NHS care. Our DD has ongoing treatment in Dubai and he confirmed that they are doing everything correctly which was comforting. I'm not sure who you see over here but Dr Jhouni was brought in as a consultant to our normal doctor at the American hospital and was also very helpful. I can also recommend Dr Sridhar at the American Hospital who has recently taken over the treatment for her - he also seems to be very knowledgeable and very thorough! edited by Dubai Blue Moon on 22/01/2013 And I should also mention Alan Dickson too as he started the process with my daughter and was also fantastic (and is still my daughter's consultant Unfortunately he doesn't specialise in keyhole surgery as was required by my daughter - hence referral to Patrick Duffy
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 04:19
Patrick Duffy in London (privately at Portland St) and GOSH who treated my daughter as an advanced case when she was 12 (now 16 and doing very well) He was amazing in a very challenging situation I know how worrying this can be be so if you want to discuss anything let me know ncoghill at aol dot com Good luck
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Latest post on 23 November 2013 - 04:54
http://www.arabianmoney.net/gcc-economics/2013/11/22/why-dubai-should-follow-abu-dhabi-and-remove-the-5-annual-rental-cap-on-homes-in-favour-of-market-forces/
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Latest post on 19 October 2013 - 22:52
Hi I need to sponsor my child and have been told we need a copy of our tenancy agreement - but we are staying in monthly paid serviced apartments Will an invoice from this be accepted? TIA
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Latest post on 18 October 2013 - 10:57
Hi Does anyone have a view on best building/ area to live in MS area? Or reasons not to! Budget up to 250k Thanks
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Latest post on 15 October 2013 - 01:17
I am also panicking about a voucher tour I have booked where the final confirmation time once I had paid my money is pick up 03.00am, return 4 pm Isn't the point if this safari supposed to include a sunset?? I now can't get a response from emails. But my company is different to the ones you mention. Do the same companies operate under different names?
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Latest post on 14 October 2013 - 09:01
Hi Will hair salons (outside of the Malls) be open during Eid? Thanks
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Latest post on 12 October 2013 - 16:01
Try this [email protected]
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Latest post on 12 October 2013 - 15:51
Hi yb Happy to oblige but how do I do this on this Forum?
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Latest post on 12 October 2013 - 15:30
Hi A friend of mine is a super talented (and award winning) fashion designer looking to specialise in bespoke bras, body shapers and corsetry etc - for all shapes and sizes! She is considering coming to Dubai to set up a small business and is wondering if there would be a market for this? She is not pitching over the top pricing - just a dedicated and professional service Any feedback? T/a
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Latest post on 27 September 2013 - 18:51
I'm told the that a New Year's Eve picnic on the beach is popular here but am hosting friends from the UK who would not make it through the night without alcohol! What's the position on this ( I have an alcohol licence) T/A <em>edited by Daisy111 on 27/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 21:40
So the 10 day grace period is definite? I hear different stories but happy to pay the fine if I need to Sounds the best solution Thanks!
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 19:09
Urgent advice needed! I have submitted my passport as part of the resident visa process and hadn't reckoned on how long it would take. In the meantime my 16 yr old daughter's tourist visa is due to run out in 4 days and I can't take her over the border without my passport We are new to Dubai so don't know anyone well enough to request help with the drive and I'm not happy about putting her on a flight on her own Any advice re the grace period/ how to pay the fine etc - or if I drove her to Hatta would there be some service I could book to take her over the border for me and get her visa extended on return? Thanks
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 21:36
Try asking them to connect to you It seems to work better for me that way round Good Luck!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 19:19
How odd I set off for my early work appointment in Media City and as I'm new to Dubai got completely lost - ended up in the Greens - and found Shima - who did a great job! Good recommendation!
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 21:16
Great thanks I'll give it a go - otherwise going out looking like a sheep tomorrow!
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 20:00
Hi All Sounds like a plan - and I definitely didn't mean to discriminate against anyone - was more thinking a 20 something 'youngster' may not want to spend time with an 'ancient' 40 something - but it would be great to meet anyone who is keen to socialise (although I'm not sure my organisational skills are up to setting up an official group!) An evening would actually suit me better but as I have only been in Dubai for 2 weeks I'm probably not the best person to recommend a spot - especially if it needs to be central for everyone As a start I am temporarily based in Green Community but can easily travel anywhere How about an evening next week (Wed?) I'll be guided on location by a longer standing resident. Hope it works out
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 09:56
Hi We have relatives visiting over Xmas/NY and we would like to rent a large villa (min 4 beds) to accommodate them. No young children, just elderly parents and friends Preference is Arabian Ranches or Jumeirah Islands but I believe sub renting is not permitted (if I'm wrong on this very happy to pay a reasonable rate) We don't have a house in UK (only a holiday home in Istria Croatia which we would be happy to offer as a swap anytime) Any ideas please
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 08:38
Hi Spinnaker Do you mean the Dubai Mall one? I too can't make this week but will definitely try to get there next Saturday Hope to catch up then!
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 12:18
I am moving to Dubai for work and need to arrange a car Can anyone recommend a good rental company for eg a 3 month rental Thanks <em>edited by Daisy111 on 07/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 18:22
Dear Daisy it is helpful if you tell us what you are comparing to? London? New York? Hi I guess i would be comparing to London but that's not really a consideration as the salary is higher It was more an exercise in budgeting based on our AED salary I guess only thing to quantify now are the utilities etc Are there any rates bills I should be aware of (in UK we call it Council Tax)
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 17:57
Hi We are moving to Dubai soon and are calculating our living costs vs salary Can anyone give a guide to average monthly expenditure to cover food/bills etc on 3 bed villa (no pool and not including rent or school fees ) for a family of 4 (2 x 8 year olds) Generally what percentage of salary would be taken up on rent? I appreciate this is fairly subjective but a rough idea would help to decide if the move is a valid option Thanks in advance
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 14:15
Hi Daisy, I may be able to help you. Send me an email at [email protected] Thanks I have emailed you direct <em>edited by Daisy111 on 23/06/2013</em>
 
 
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