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Latest post on 21 April 2017 - 02:21
My daughter is leaving Dubai (Yippee) and wondered if anyone wanted to take over he lovely villa. It is in Garden View Villas, is a 3 bedroom with maids room, a garden and gate for security. The rent is AED 165,000 per year or AED 156.75 if it's one check, plus all of the usual deposits, the landlord is Nakheel and the maintenance is brilliant. They have loved living there and have lovey neighbours. Available mid. June.
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Latest post on 26 February 2017 - 07:35
High chair Baby changing mat Christmas light pillows Egyptian picture Large decorative fans Beach umbrellas Towels Vases Baby playmat Baby car seat toy pram Toy truck Lots of books Baby sterilisers Toys Golf club head covers Noodles and lilo for pool
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Latest post on 23 February 2017 - 18:05
Villa 21 Street 4 Savannah Arabian Ranches Everything priced to go......
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Latest post on 20 February 2017 - 11:38
Thanks for the reply. I thought I'd give you ladies a laugh. I'm surprised Admin haven't taken my post down. Very sad to be leaving though and I'm sure I'll keep on reading Expatwoman in the future.
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Latest post on 20 February 2017 - 07:49
Yes, my dear husband is being forced to sell his baby as we are leaving Dubai after 36 years. It's a classic BMW, 7 Series, 1999 model and it runs like a dream. It's only AED 12,000 ono so a bargain. Call me on 050 4521192. Thanks
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Latest post on 07 February 2017 - 08:27
Our bills are around AED 1,000 in the Winter and up to AED3,500 in the summer and we have a large garden and pool. We are a stand alone villa at The Ranches.
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Latest post on 10 January 2017 - 22:19
Sorry, the tumble dryer went yesterday. No, condenser dryers don't leave clothes damp. Quite the opposite, they don't fill your room with steam from the wet clothes, the water collects in a container at the bottom. We have an American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, 2 bedrooms sets, garden furniture, huge gas BBQ, shed and lots of plants to sell by the end of the month. Oh, and 2 cars, a Ford Explorer and a classic BMW (old, but loved). Call me
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Latest post on 08 January 2017 - 03:49
We are leaving and have a very new cemFord Explorer. Always serviced regularly and runs well. 7 seater so very useful when the family visits. Msg me here for my number if you are interested.
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Latest post on 08 January 2017 - 03:44
I have a very nice Ariston condenser dryer for sale, they are the best. Hardly used and in very good condition. We're leaving so I have to sell it.
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Latest post on 22 December 2016 - 02:46
I have a really good make,of treadmill with lots of running programmes and loose weights. Hardly used.
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Latest post on 27 October 2016 - 08:28
We used the Creek Golf Club. The prices were good, i.e. they didn't double the price for food when the word "wedding" was mentioned. The building was fabulous, with a sail on the top, but we sat outside under the stars on the balcony, the views spectacular and the staff were lovely. Check it out.
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Latest post on 27 October 2016 - 08:09
No location suggestion but I have some Harry Potter Robes and Professor McGonnagall's hat you or she are welcome to borrow. I went to Harry Potter World last year and they were bought for me for my birthday. Very expensive.
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Latest post on 15 October 2016 - 14:08
Don't worry about your fitness, there are all levels. I myself am a Wilkie talkie, and just enjoy a comfortable walk. Why not join us tomorrow evening in the desert at Nad Al Sheba by the Vets. It will be fun.
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Latest post on 13 October 2016 - 09:56
We always use Job's Done for all of our maintenance and building work. They are very professional Philipinos so they speak good English. They've never let us down. Call Nancy on 050 456 0152
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Latest post on 13 October 2016 - 09:51
I have bought them in Satwa. They are very cheap and the same as you can buy in the high end stores. Enjoy being a princess for a day x
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Latest post on 13 October 2016 - 09:46
I belong to a social runnng group called Hash house harriers look up our website on www.deserthash.org It is a running club with a drinking problem or it may be a drinking club with a running problem, but drinking isn't mandatory, it's up to you. We are a ver social group and always welcome new members as Dubai is a very transient place, people come and go all the time. There are lots of parties, camping trips, brunches, bowling evenings, curry club and other activities you can join in with. We have members who live in the Maria who would probably give you a lift. Call one of the numbers on the website. Lastly but not least, we do have serious runners who take part in marathons, half marathons, wadi bi etc, so you can definitely have a good run if you want to. We meet every Sunday evening an hour before sunset and run in a different place every week. Good luck
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Latest post on 18 September 2016 - 09:54
We use Job's Done for all of our maintenance and painting. They come when they say they will, do a very good job and their prices are reasonable. I call Nancy on 050 4560152
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Latest post on 15 June 2016 - 10:20
Thank you so much, I'll give them a call. I'd prefer a compound with a pool for the children but needs must! Thanks again. Anyone else know of an empty villa in a compound? I hear that lots of people are leaving this year.
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Latest post on 23 July 2015 - 07:03
Thank you all for your very kind and supporting comments. Very much appreciated. Now, I wonder if the Mall Management will hear of this and act accordingly?
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Latest post on 19 July 2015 - 09:43
I drive out into the desert on the Al Qudra Road and pick up as much as I need. I like to think of it as recycling.
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Latest post on 19 July 2015 - 09:42
Yes, we did but it was secured against our UK property. It made life so much easier, we could say there was no mortgage on the house here to all of the authorities who want their cut plus the biggest plus was our interest rate was about 1%. Good Luck.
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Latest post on 05 July 2015 - 16:54
I had to put my 5 penny worth in here - my grandson who has an English Father and Chinese Mother didn't say a word for the first 2 years although he understood everything we said to him. He did a lot with sign language too. He went to China for a month and was completely immersed in the Chinese language with the family over there. Apparently, he had to share his Mummy's bed in China because when he got to our house, and saw the sleeping arrangements suddenly said "I want to sleep in Mummy's bed". A huge sentence for his first one! Up until then he only said Mamma and Dadda. Give your little one time, it takes time to digest three languages. I'm sure he speech will come - when he's ready. Good luck.
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Latest post on 01 July 2015 - 15:07
Totally agree with Cornish Pixie. McGrath have made many rings for me and my fa,ly, some from scratch and some using our own old rings or diamonds and we've been over the moon with absolutely everything. I couldn't recommend any one else any higher.
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Latest post on 01 July 2015 - 07:02
Next week, after the last few schools close for the summer
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Latest post on 01 July 2015 - 07:01
We've just got UK TV and cancelled our OSN subscription. It's fantastic and we have Wimbledon on all day. Highly rate it!
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 04:56
We use "Job's Done". We live in the Ranches and they know our villas and we often see their vans around. They are a fairly new company and very keen to please. They've just retired one of our bathrooms, ad the tiles were put up with building cement and we're all cracking and falling off. They were very quick and did a brilliant job and cleaned up afterwards. Tel: 050 4560152
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 04:50
Thank you australiajudy, we'll give it a try. Yes appetiser, they do!
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 08:38
That's fantastic if they do. Thanks. I'll nip over there today. Thanks very much!
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 06:33
We've been here for 35 years and have gotten through quite a few water coolers from the supermarkets and then I found Oasis, they are much better quality coolers and they do repairs on them. We've had our current one for over 10 years! You can choose a cooler from their website and they will deliver it free. I've even bought one for a housewarming present, and it went down brilliantly. Like you, I like my water at room temperature but it's nice to have cooled water for visitors who like their water that way. They also deliver replacement water bottles, every week on a regular basis but if you run out mid week, they will also deliver, for free. Their website is Oasiscome2life.com. I can't recommend them highly enough. P.S. We buy books of vouchers, so we just put out our empty bottles with a voucher in it and don't have to leave cash on our doorstep.
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Latest post on 06 February 2015 - 08:53
The supermarket at Arabian Ranches, who normally stock them but hasn't for the last 3-4 months, informed me that they have now been banned! They have to get LCD replacements which are on order but cost Dhs 130 - Dhs 140 each (but should last longer). They are supposed to call me when they come into stock. I thought I was the only one looking for these light bulbs! BTW Ace don't stock them! Ridiculous isn't it?
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 08:41
After many visitors walking through my mesh doors over the years I've finally got a material fly screen door from the UK (Amazon.co.uk) and it is the best thing since sliced bread. It sticks to the door frame with double sided tape and you just walk through it and the magnets join it together again when you are through. Our dog comes and goes as she pleases but the mossies do not. Its absolutely brilliant. My brother 'found' it at the Ideal Home Exhibition. No more expensive fly screen repairs every time we have visitors.
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 08:25
I second Definitely get your car seats in Aus before you come over. I have been looking for a new car seat and done some research and if you buy them here, they are made in China, who definitely don't have the same BEAB Safety Certification. I'm just looking for a car seat for occasional trips, as I am just the Granny, but I still want a good, safe car seat. My good old trusted Britiax car seat buckle gets jammed which is a shame as the rest of the seat is perfect. I've been looking for a second-hand one but people want more for a well used one here than I can buy a new one for in the UK so I may just have to wait a couple of months before I can go back to the UK and get one. Definitely bring from Australia!
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 08:19
No, my husband doesn't have a UAE Income at all to sponsor me.
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 22:11
We are joint owners and yet my husband has the "Investors Visa" and he sponsors me. As usual here, I am the second class citizen.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 16:42
Definitely Cara at the gold and diamond park. Had it done many times. Never been disappointed
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 11:44
My nephew arrived in Abu Dhabi the other day and wanted to visit us in Dubai. We heard about the bus service to Dubai and suggested he came by bus. When he got to the bus station in Abu Dhabi the queue for tickets was so long he missed the bus so he came by taxi which was very expensive. So, I took him to the bus station at Ibn Battuta at 3.45pm yesterday for the 4pm bus back to Abu Dhabi. The bus was there waiting to leave, but was already full and we were directed to the end of the queue, about 100 people there before us. I asked the security guard when the next bus was due and he said we wouldn't get on the 5pm bus but may be lucky with the 6pm bus. Why doesn't the RTA put on more buses when its so busy and they can make much more money? We went to the taxi stand to get a taxi and no driver would take him because they change shifts at 5pm and weren't allowed to go to AD as they wouldn't be back in time for shift change? I drove my nephew to Abu Dhabi myself as I wouldn't leave him at Ibn Battuta to fend for himself, i deposited him in AD before he'd have got on a bus in Dubai.
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 16:15
Just sent my 18 year old nephew a Seiko Watch for his birthday. He was over the moon.
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Latest post on 02 December 2014 - 16:15
Just sent my 18 year old nephew a Seiko Watch for his birthday. He was over the moon.
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Latest post on 17 October 2014 - 08:04
I second the Fruit and Veg Market - just follow the signs on the old Emirates Road, mow called Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. I get them for a few dirhams each and they have a mountain of them for you to choose the shape and size you want. I usually pay 4-5 dirhams each . Brilliant value and great fun to take the kids there.
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Latest post on 16 October 2014 - 08:30
Hi Kitten, Ideally they would like a 4 bedroom but that would probably be too expensive so 3 beds plus maids would be good (maids room for in laws when they visit). Open to any area that gives the above. We live at Arabian Ranches so near to us would be good, but that is purely selfish on my part. How much are Akoya, I believe they are pretty central? Nearer to town and school would also be good. Open to any area really. Thanks in advance.
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 09:34
Hi Yorky, Thanks for your reply. Not sure where my original post went to. Need to post again I guess. It seems a shame to waste z95% of our vouchers and presumably Abu Dhabi are doing the same. It would be nice to swap if possible. Thanks again
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 09:30
You could also take it to the sports shop in Times Square, they guys there are incredibly helpful, will pump up tyres for free and will do repairs really cheaply often whilst you wait. I bought a new tyre and they fitted it for something like Dhs 10.
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 18:51
We used a new company called "Jobs Done" and they were brilliant. Good price and brilliant service. I'd definitely recommend them. Phone 050 4560152
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 17:37
Join the Hash House Harriers. Google deserthash.org. They are a great bunch who lime to party and have fun. There are brunches and parties every weekend. All ages, all nationalities. Its loosely known as a running group but you don't have to run, just walk a little, if you like. Look forward to meeting your friend soon.
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Latest post on 21 September 2014 - 10:58
My granddaughter has just started at DuGym and loves it. Google them, I'm sure they have a class near you.
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Latest post on 21 September 2014 - 10:20
Well done Lesley Culley for all the lives you have saved with your campaign. We all totally understand why you have deiced to end your campaign. It is easy to count the number of infant and child deaths that have resulted from children not being restrained in car seats or with seat belts, their little bodies can be counted in morgues, hospitals, being repatriated to their home countries to be buried near the family and friends. These can be counted. What cannot be counted is all of the babies and children who are still here, to run around with their families and friends, BECAUSE THEY WERE RESTRAINED IN THE CARS that were involved in accidents. The children who had near misses, but survived because of their car seats and being buckled up. Well done Lesley. You made a difference for sure. We all applaud you.
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 18:55
Thanks for the offer PMD but we are all adults.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 09:41
Thanks, Found it on page E18. Only 1 adult admission voucher these days then.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 09:34
I have three Entertainer Books and don't use them much, but 5 of us are going to Aquaventure soon and I was surprised to find no vouchers in the book this year! Are there any special deals at all? I did a search and found that Pepsi had vouchers last year. The amount of Pepsi my Dh drinks, we should get 5 free entry tickets haha. Any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks.
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Latest post on 06 June 2014 - 07:38
Your personal Christian books and Christmas items will be no problem. When we came 34 years ago, Christmas wasn't celebrated here, but now there are Nativity Scenes in all of the Malls. As for your toiletries, there wasn't a Boots Chemist here all those years ago, but now there are plenty so you can get most things. With most heavy toiletries the cost of shipping them far outweighs the cost of finding a good alternative here. I understand about the nappies, they are light to ship and cheaper to buy in the UK. Even toilet rolls, same goes if you have a favourite brand. Having said all that, I do go home with an empty suitcase and bring it back full of goodies that are either not available here, or cost a huge amount here, and of course you get so much more selection in the UK. One thing I would suggest you bring is birthday cards and wrapping paper. There isn't much choice here and what they have cost about seven times the cost in the UK. So I go through the racks when I'm home and bring, Brother, Sister, New Baby, Our Anniversary, Sister's 69th Birthday, Mum, Granddaughter, Grandson etc etc. you'd be lucky to find a good 79th Birthday Card over here for instance. Its so easy when you have an event to go to, or even one you need to send a card home to, to just open your box and see what you have there. There is always Moonpig if you leave it a bit late to send, but that's not so personal. Good Luck with your move.
 
 
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