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Latest post on 30 December 2015 - 09:35
Hi I read on Tripadvisor that the Hatta Rock Pools were closed to non GCC residents. I was hoping to take a visitor there this week. Does anyone know if it is possible for tourists to access the rock pools?
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 21:22
Actually I did complain to the store manager when I phoned to ask if installation was included. I tipped the guys because firstly the installation required more work than a standard installation as a dishwasher had not been installed there before. And because these guys are likely to be the ones to bring the rest of my appliances later in the week. So I decided to stay on their good side for now. They won't be getting a tip the next time.
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 17:38
Purple thanks so much for your quick reply. You just saved me a wad of money. I rang the store and you are right installation was free. They did have to fiddle a bit and cut a pipe so I gave them a generous tip instead. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 22:21
Loads of rugs there and carpet. You would easily find something for your cat tree.
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 11:54
Thanks so much for that. I know DKC well - they were so helpful when we were bringing our cat here. I will see what they can suggest.
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 21:52
Thanks for the directions. I will check them out. October maybe that store in the big villa is And So To Bed? They are on my list to look at the Vi-Spring beds. Glad you are still happy with your bed. It is a time consuming process mattress shopping.
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 16:43
Hi can you tell me what the American Mattress shop on SZR is near? I wasn't able to find it the other day and would like to check out their mattresses. TIA
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 18:52
Does anyone know if as the sponsored wife I should do the medical tests at the same time as my husband?
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 17:04
DH's company have insisted on opening the company accounts with HSBC. Despite DH showing them this thread. DH suggested we use them personally too. I told him he can bank with them but I won't - it's not worth all the additional grey hairs I am sure I will gain if I banked with them. So thanks for all the great advice ladies. Even thought DH's company didn't listen to your words of wisdom - I did:)
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 17:40
That would be annoying- you would think they could schedule the reminders for the bills. We haven't chosen our apartment yet so I am not sure who we have to use for the internet. Not sure if you get discounts if you have your phones with the same internet company - but we would rather pay a little extra and go with the better company. If there is a better company for mobiles. In Australia we personally found all the mobile phone companies to have many failings:(
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 17:20
That's okay my DH is a dry land kind of guy- so I won't have to test the coverage at sea. Is there anything you don't like about Du or Etisalat?
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 16:47
Kezzler that is very reassuring. Now to convince DH's company that the "western" banks are not the way to go.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 16:43
At sea - wow - now that's what I call coverage lol. Okay so now I have only 999 more decisions to make:)
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 16:41
Thanks Irooni that's great to know. Another huge decision made - and only 1000 to go lol.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 16:36
Thanks Sakhifa. I will have a look at their plans. Does anyone know if Etisalat works all the way on the drive to RAK?
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 16:32
Has anyone else had a problem with a bank 's cards not working in a restaurant where alcohol is served? What a nuisance that would be. That has me leaning towards ENBD - unless they do it too as they are meant to be the same company.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:15
Thanks for all your replies:) I had heard the local banks were much better than the "western" banks. Do ENBD or Emirates Islamic bank give a second debit and credit card to the spouse? I had heard some banks in Dubai don't, which seems crazy. Smileys - what do you have to do to join the priority banking with ENBD?
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 17:52
What a relief for you. Can I ask how much did they charge? I'm looking for a good hairdresser.
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 17:23
Thanks so much for all the help. My DS will be thrilled:)
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 12:58
Bump. Anyone know what local TV channels on Etislaat show the English soccer games?
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 17:38
I think that will be enough to keep DS happy. That's about all we get in Australia. Would that be the same for Etislaat?
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 17:36
As others have said the dry cleaners have now probably set the stain. A good faux suede fabric like one from Warwick can be cleaned most times just with a white flannel rinsed in warm water and dishwashing detergent. Squeeze the flannel so it is damp and rub the stain away. A stubborn stain may take 2 times. You can then be left with a water mark which can be removed the 3rd time by wiping gently over the whole cushion with a very damp cloth. For more stubborn stains Warwick suggest spraying the stain with hairspray (I know sounds crazy) let it dry and then use the flannel above. The one time I have had a stain that didn't remove using these methods I had a chap come to the house and professionally clean the sofa. My white suede sofas were 10 years old and had no stains - even with a child, cat and dog - oh and a very messy husband lol.
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 17:20
We haven't moved in to our apartment yet so I am not sure if we will have Du or Etislaat yet. But thanks for the information on Du. If we have to go with them then I know what to ask for:)
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 18:17
I like a nice buttery Chardonnay. My hubby would choose a Pinot Gris. I'm afraid I don't know which ones you can get in Dubai. For a Chardonnay I would choose an Australian or Californian. You can taste the sunshine in the wine:).
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 16:26
How are you cooking the chicken? Is it roasted or in a curry or a casserole?
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 18:26
Are there any local TV channels that show the English soccer games? My DS is mad keen on soccer. Or do I need to look at downloading on the internet for him? TIA
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 17:22
Yes it was Aus$45K. I walked around our house and wrote all the items we would need on an Excel spreadsheet. We are not allowed to bring anything but basically photos and clothes. It was a surprising long list but we wanted to be thorough as the HR lady at the company had originally allocated Aus$3700. About 80% of the items came from Ikea. I priced the sofa, dining suite, coffee table and our bedhead from Crate and Barrel. I priced all the electronics from Jackys. Basically that was it and it totaled Aus$45K. Actually I was surprised it was that little when I think of our personal contents insurance value in Australia. You can probably do it cheaper.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 16:00
Don't know if this will help you but early last year I had to put together a list of what it would cost to set up a 3 bedroom apartment for 2 adults and 1 teenager - right down to the potato peeler. I priced items mostly at Ikea with a few items that I wanted better quality from Crate and Barrel and some similar stores. Anyway the total cost came to AED175000.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 11:09
Emmsi I was told that Mail doesn't save photos as an attachment but shows them in the body of the email. I think the only way to do it is to use another email programme like Thunderbird.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 11:00
Thanks so much for that information Amy. That sounds really great and so easy.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 10:02
AmyAus82 do you have a link to the online shopping at Al Maya? I couldn't find one on Google TIA
 
 
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