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Latest post on 16 May 2018 - 23:02
I am going through a similar situation. I spoke with my account manager and he said that the bank will freeze your account if you have a loan as soon as they are notified of your visa cancellation. To avoid this, you can submit a letter from your new company stating that your salary will continue to be paid into your account, I cannot, however, comment on what immigration might do if your account is frozen and you try to leave,
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Latest post on 14 January 2018 - 22:40
Le Meridien in Al Aqah. Beautiful place. Quite often Groupon or Cobone has vouchers.
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Latest post on 14 January 2018 - 22:38
E-movers
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Latest post on 14 January 2018 - 22:36
I have no idea about radiography, but oral exams are not practical.. Usually you will sit in front of either one person, or a panel, and have to answer questions.
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Latest post on 08 January 2018 - 09:40
Choithrams online stocks a range of Tesco products. https://www.choithrams.com/
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Latest post on 05 January 2018 - 10:34
They are repeating the NYE light show every night until tomorrow, so perhaps that is what you are seeing.
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Latest post on 08 December 2017 - 22:58
My, aren't we cynical? ;););) This is all that the forum has turned into these days. So sad.
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Latest post on 08 December 2017 - 22:55
The notice period is counted as a part of the employment. Otherwise, why would they pay for it?
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Latest post on 06 December 2017 - 16:16
Have you tried Park N Shop? They can usually order most things. Or maybe Spinneys.
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Latest post on 23 November 2017 - 16:09
hi Dawn, You can contact Nasser Atta, the chief designer of Modern Printing Press. Here is the link to his collection [url=https://www.instagram.com/mpp.weddingcards/ '>link[/url'> The company website is [url=http://modern.ae'>link[/url'> :) Yet another new user dragging up posts from years ago just so they can advertise! I don't know what is happening to this forum.......
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Latest post on 16 October 2017 - 08:42
You can check in oversize luggage and, providing it is within your allowance, should not be charged extra for it. There is a separate belt in arrivals to collect the item. I did this a while back with some Range Rover side steps from the UK.
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Latest post on 05 October 2017 - 12:38
Have you tried another pharmacy? Boots often ask for a prescription when other pharmacies do not.
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Latest post on 25 September 2017 - 17:24
The cheque will be returned to you by the bank. You are then able to make a complaint to the police if you so wish. This has happened to me a couple of times.
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Latest post on 18 September 2017 - 14:54
Saw this on dubizzle - http://tnydu.biz/DXBRdVC
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Latest post on 16 September 2017 - 09:46
How can an iPad take a blood sample..:thinking:
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Latest post on 13 September 2017 - 15:09
I wonder what they do with the insides they take out :thinking:
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Latest post on 29 August 2017 - 11:01
You never get the deposit back. Call any of the gas companies and they'll buy the canisters back from you for between 100-150 dhs each. Never heard of paying a deposit for gas canisters. You just buy the thing.. Thank you Fairy Dust. I'm sure when we changed the size of our bottles a few years ago, they asked us how much deposit we paid. Maybe it's wishful thinking!! Maybe you are thinking of water bottles? You do pay a deposit for those.
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Latest post on 02 August 2017 - 15:35
I haven't been there for a while but the Peacock at the Sheraton in JBR is good. A little pricey but they serve banana fritters with honey sauce and ice cream.
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Latest post on 02 August 2017 - 10:54
I have used Belhasa Projects. Mak Pools have also been recommended to me. If you have all the equipment it really isn't hard to do it yourself.
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Latest post on 02 July 2017 - 08:12
I bought in Safestway
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Latest post on 23 June 2017 - 21:26
Dear I am looking for a second hand clothes for my daughter aged 2.5 years old. Please let me know I am happy to come to collect it at your convenient time. Thanks. Are you a housmaid ? Why is that relevant?
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Latest post on 09 May 2017 - 14:06
I just got a quotation for steam cleaning my villa before moving in from Mangrove Services (www.mangroveservices.net). It is expensive. 4,500 AED. I'm sure an apartment will be cheaper. I am also interested if any other suggestions come up.
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Latest post on 23 April 2017 - 09:05
Rental prices can be negotiated. Especially now as the market seems to be down. Often a landlord will accept a lower rent for a reduced number of cheques.
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Latest post on 20 April 2017 - 14:19
You could try www.rentsher.ae. I have just hired 2 x 6ft round tables, with a white cover, for 45 AED each, plus delivery charge.
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Latest post on 17 April 2017 - 13:28
There was a 2-page article in yesterday's Gulf News about bottled water. You should read it. Here's a short quote [i'>"According to doctors, our body is anyway designed to adjust its 'optimal pH balance'. Once alkaline water enters your stomach, you body simply pours in greater amounts of acid to neutralise it"[/i'>
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Latest post on 17 April 2017 - 13:22
1,500 AED doesn't sound too bad. Try Noor Takaful. You could also get lower price quotations from Sharjah-based companies.
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Latest post on 04 April 2017 - 11:31
Hi there, thank you very much for the suggestion. I tried using it as an app but I think it's not loud enough. I know high setting AC works for me but I don't think it's hot enough yet to sleep with the AC on so I thought I would try the white noise machine. Do you have any experience with using it? Why not try plugging your phone into an external speaker or using a Bluetooth one? Then you can have it as loud as you want!
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Latest post on 27 March 2017 - 07:58
I believe that the best prices for appliances can be found in the major hypermarkets such as Carrefour, Geant and Hyperpanda. If you want a specialised brand then perhaps you should look at Betterlife in Mall of the Emirates. There are also Sharaf DG and Emax who have a good selection. Secondhand items can be found on the dubizzle site.
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Latest post on 06 March 2017 - 14:57
The Clean Team
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Latest post on 08 February 2017 - 11:36
I don't think I would want anyone that I don't know to be warming my bed
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Latest post on 08 February 2017 - 09:04
Would a vacuum storage bag work here?
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Latest post on 07 February 2017 - 11:41
Interested if suitable for male.
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Latest post on 01 February 2017 - 09:01
With the exception of the pushy, rude people I don't really see what the problem is here. You advertise your TV on Dubizzle and someone offers you a higher price - where's the problem? Do you really care if it will be broken into parts or shipped abroad? After all, you just wanted to get rid of it! :thinking::confused:
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Latest post on 26 January 2017 - 09:28
Dr Neil at Dentist Direct. He is based in i-Rise tower in Barsha Heights. http://dentist-direct.ae/
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Latest post on 24 January 2017 - 11:11
You could try Al Dawaar at the Hyatt Regency in Deira. It is a revolving restaurant and gives great views. Good choice buffet. I believe it is open for lunch and dinner.
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Latest post on 15 January 2017 - 10:33
I can thoroughly recommend Buttons and Bows - http://www.buttonsandbowstailoring.com/
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Latest post on 04 January 2017 - 12:15
Check the Mitsubishi Pajero. New prices start at 84,900 AED. with a budget of 180K you can surely get the top of the range model brand new.
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Latest post on 03 January 2017 - 15:14
Did you find a place?
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Latest post on 02 January 2017 - 15:46
I agree with Skyfall. The car cannot be registered in your name until it shows zero finance (mortgage) on the registration, so you would be taking on his/her loan while the car is still registered in their name. Sounds like a huge risk to me.
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Latest post on 25 December 2016 - 08:21
Don't do it! It will end up smelling like dead animals. Here speaks the voice of experience!
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Latest post on 22 December 2016 - 11:50
Spinneys and Waitrose usually have them in stock.
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Latest post on 17 December 2016 - 08:56
You could try Hamleys in Dubai Mall.
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Latest post on 13 December 2016 - 10:13
ACE Hardware has some very nice baubles with many different country's flags on them. The UAE flag is included.
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Latest post on 12 December 2016 - 08:45
Choosing a cleaning company can be very hit and miss here. I use a small company called Amazing Star Cleaning Services. I have found them to be very good and reliable. I get one visit a week for 5 hours (5 bedroom villa). You can contact Amy
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Latest post on 30 November 2016 - 13:52
Hi Have you looked at the humidifer at home centre? The drop shape one? I use that, and add vicks or Olbas drops in the water and it does the trick, and it's quite cheap too: [url=http://www.homecentre.com/ae/en/Decor-%26-Furnishing/Home-Fragrance/Diffusers/HOME-CENTRE-Cool-Mist-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/p/145385335'>http://www.homecentre.com/ae/en/Decor-%26-Furnishing/Home-Fragrance/Diffusers/HOME-CENTRE-Cool-Mist-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/p/145385335[/url'> When my daughter was small I bought an expensive humidifier from Boots (cant remember the brand) for about 400dhs and the Home Centre one works just as well. I have one of these and the only problem I have with it is that there is no way to turn the light off. This can be quite bright at night. Yes the light can be annoying, I keep a small cushion in front of it so it blocks the light ! Groupon is selling them for 89 AED https://www.groupon.ae/deals/ultrasonic-air-humidifier
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Latest post on 27 November 2016 - 09:57
Hi Have you looked at the humidifer at home centre? The drop shape one? I use that, and add vicks or Olbas drops in the water and it does the trick, and it's quite cheap too: [url=http://www.homecentre.com/ae/en/Decor-%26-Furnishing/Home-Fragrance/Diffusers/HOME-CENTRE-Cool-Mist-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/p/145385335'>http://www.homecentre.com/ae/en/Decor-%26-Furnishing/Home-Fragrance/Diffusers/HOME-CENTRE-Cool-Mist-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/p/145385335[/url'> When my daughter was small I bought an expensive humidifier from Boots (cant remember the brand) for about 400dhs and the Home Centre one works just as well. I have one of these and the only problem I have with it is that there is no way to turn the light off. This can be quite bright at night.
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Latest post on 26 October 2016 - 13:39
You could try Amazing Star Cleaning Services. They come to my villa every week and do a good job. I believe they would come to Barsha South. Contact Amy
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Latest post on 17 October 2016 - 12:44
The Dusit Thani on Sheik Zayed Road is excellent. There are Cobone vouchers available for 159 AED. You can pay an extra 60 AED to the restaurant if you want unlimited alcohol.
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Latest post on 20 September 2016 - 21:01
I found that the shops don't look too closely at the licence when you make a purchase. It might be different if the police stop you.
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Latest post on 20 September 2016 - 20:59
Never had a good meal from Brick Lane. Brit Balti is excellent. Ravi in Satwa is the best!
 
 
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