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Latest post on 19 April 2017 - 16:16
including Housing Tax we pay approx 1500 in summer and around 1000 in winter. we are a 3 floor 3 bedroom town house
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Latest post on 11 July 2016 - 08:26
Yes a man can as a single father as long as he has dependents under his sponsorship and all the associated documents that go along with that (I guess evidence of where the mother is or if she is deceased).
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Latest post on 04 May 2016 - 09:24
Obviously I'm making an assumption based on your user name but yes it is common when employing a Muslim female. I don't really know why but do know that I have had to request it from some candidates in the past.
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Latest post on 30 April 2016 - 07:50
Ace Hardware in Festival City
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Latest post on 22 March 2016 - 09:58
DESS has 1 TA per class up to year 2 then a few TA's shared between all the classes in each year group from year 3 on. approx. 25 kids per class. don't know for FS1 as that's new to the school and I didn't experience that so I think smaller class size and possibly more TA's
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Latest post on 17 March 2016 - 09:36
Daiso have rolls of felt or the craft shops in Jumeirah Beach road (Beach Mall) sell it in sheets
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Latest post on 14 March 2016 - 16:10
Hatta border is open but the normal route is only open to GCC nationals so you need to go via Sharjah / Kalba.
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Latest post on 01 March 2016 - 08:55
yes it is correct as soon as you have a residency from another GCC country that becomes just as important as the passport. if he was an Australian National without a GCC residency it almost becomes easier as they don't review your designation etc. and only consider your nationality as the qualifying factor for granting the visa.
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Latest post on 22 February 2016 - 10:52
I always use UAE credit card and UAE billing address for M&S UK with no problems
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Latest post on 22 February 2016 - 10:50
Although Mirdiff looks like a short drive the excessive traffic can make is a long drive time wise and if not out of Mirdiff by 7.00am you run the risk of being late for school starting. the drive home is even worse on occasions. The traffic round school can generally be pretty horrendous anyway no matter where you live. Just something to keep in mind
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Latest post on 21 February 2016 - 08:40
try looking on Next.ae they usually have longer ones and will deliver within 3 days. much cheaper than Next in the mall.
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Latest post on 17 February 2016 - 15:35
Raining in Mirdiff and very back looks like its on the way
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Latest post on 15 February 2016 - 13:14
we are in Mirdiff and have 2 big and 1 small pool in our compound all temp controlled.
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Latest post on 15 February 2016 - 13:08
you can have TV direct from OSN (but will need DU or Etisalat for internet.) at the moment they have quite good offers on with reduced rate for the first 4 months and free installation. we are looking at changing from going via Etisalat and had an update from one of the stalls in the Mall yesterday.
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Latest post on 26 January 2016 - 09:09
I've been driving mine now for 11 years, with no major issues. The newer models have a smaller engine size I think and are a bit more fuel efficient but all in all it's been good for me.
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Latest post on 24 January 2016 - 12:42
well I guess you could walk but its a very long road leading away from that junction and their really is a lot of different shops. you could put that road name in and then should be able to drive there and find parking. it's been a few years since I've venture there so not quite sure how the road layout might have changed.
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Latest post on 23 January 2016 - 09:01
the Bathroom shops are in Salahuddin (sp) Road near to Muraggabat police station
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Latest post on 20 December 2015 - 08:20
New Look sell them
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Latest post on 10 December 2015 - 16:32
contrary to popular belief not all children like Lego and it can be an expensive gift if not appreciated. my 8 year old isn't interest in Lego at all in spite of being given it many times as gift. Character toys, Action heroes etc. for role playing games are always a hit in our house.
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Latest post on 07 December 2015 - 11:44
I have 1 daughter who has just started at DESC after being at DESS from Reception (no FS1 in those days) and 1 son in year 3. we have been very happy with the school and haven't faced any problems in all of our time there. teachers are very approachable that I have had dealings with, parents groups very friendly and high level of parental involvement in the school. as it's not part of a bigger corporate group we get what's right for the school and our children as opposed to one shoe fits all approach. children are polite, well mannered and enjoy their time there.
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Latest post on 26 November 2015 - 14:01
its not illegal to be open on public holidays as long as it is compensated by another day in lieu or overtime payment. this is how it is applied to shops, hotels etc
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Latest post on 22 November 2015 - 16:49
its an employees right under article 125 in the labour law to get a service contract.
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Latest post on 19 November 2015 - 08:44
not really, we usually have a deadline for applications and sometimes don't start shortlisting until we reach the deadline but definitely a week isn't very long. it might seem long to the person applying but the recruiter and or hiring manager are working on many other things at the same time and the position might not always be top of their list. also at this time of year with end of year financials looming we are sometimes on a go slow so that the recruitment falls into the new year
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Latest post on 18 November 2015 - 16:50
only ACE at Festival City
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Latest post on 17 November 2015 - 11:58
Ace Hardware have a 9ft one that was 899 dhs but has just been reduced by 25%
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Latest post on 01 November 2015 - 15:43
you can get them in ACE hardware for around 100dhs for the basic one or some more expensive.
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Latest post on 11 October 2015 - 15:44
yes
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Latest post on 15 July 2015 - 13:23
I've only been for a day for a work meeting while others stayed the night. I would never want to stay there, it's not in a good location and most of the others complained about the rooms etc. Sorry possibly not what you want to hear if already booked.
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Latest post on 08 July 2015 - 15:29
Yes my husband has and everything is the same, no changes. He's due to go again before 18th which will be 40 days
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 10:48
I'm sure if you give it a few weeks when all the shops start displaying the back to school things their will be a lot of Jurassic World merchandise available including school bags. C4 and Centrepoint will be the best options
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Latest post on 25 June 2015 - 09:03
agree a package is better but make sure they use wifi where ever possible so that the data package isn't used up at the start of the month
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Latest post on 25 June 2015 - 09:00
the food court in MCC (cinema end) is also open and screened off for eating in just not many outlets open. I believe that MOE upstairs foodcourt is open as well.
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Latest post on 22 June 2015 - 08:37
In the past I've seen them in IKEA Ace Hardware Lakeland Clas Ohlsen and I think McDonalds are giving them away with Happy Meals at the moment
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Latest post on 17 June 2015 - 09:22
I have the large one from Lakeland, no problems and easy to clean, it cost AED 175
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Latest post on 03 June 2015 - 12:07
my friend has to collect from school at 11am today and tomorrow due to the high temp
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Latest post on 23 May 2015 - 10:26
yes you would probably give her the June salary now then don't pay her anything when she comes back until end of July. it's not mandatory but they usually want the salary in advance for their holidays. often I only give half at my maids request so she has some cash waiting when she comes back. The only time you would pay extra is if she is not going on holiday and effectively cashing in her annual leave but as long as that suits you for her to miss her annual leave.
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 13:51
yes, just takes about 1 week for DVD's
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 13:19
I think they are on promotion in C4 at the moment, at least I saw the adult basic Oral B ones for AED 48
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 13:17
you are probably best to order from Amazon or get Apple TV and download as the selection here is limited and expensive.
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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 12:52
sale events start in line with Ramadan on the 19th June followed immediately by DSS
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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 11:08
I've seen these types in both Decathlon and Adventure HQ
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Latest post on 16 May 2015 - 07:24
Ace Hardware
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 10:11
French schools have full week off next week
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 13:47
Daiso sell these hand held fans but not sure if they have lace or just other strange patterns.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 13:21
you could try Toys R Us or Matalan, both have dressing up costumes although didn't look to see what ones specifically when I noticed them over the weekend.
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 16:35
Does this apply to renewals or new visa's only ?
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 15:50
Mazina at the Address Dubai Marina do a Saturday Family brunch
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 16:49
it's plant based sweetener and it's available in many forms in Spinneys. Personally I think it taste awful.
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Latest post on 20 April 2015 - 09:33
the results are usually delivered by a courier, I don't think you are allowed to collect them (at least that's what my maid tells me)
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 12:08
there is some parking beside the clinic and when I've been at 8.00am it's been very quiet in the area generally.
 
 
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