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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 21:19
Highly recommend The Box as well... We have some of our stuff stored with them......we deal with Amy she is very good.
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Latest post on 06 December 2014 - 16:09
There is a Lebanese hairdresser at Cut Above in the Jumeirah Centre...she mainly does the Arab ladies but has done mine before....she does an amazing cut.
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Latest post on 03 December 2014 - 21:16
Have a look at The Coolshadies on YouTube.... Highly recommend them.
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 00:33
I have used it when I have run out of bottled with no ill effects...potatoes, rice and pasta....wouldn't use it for tea or coffe tho as it has an aftertaste.
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 21:05
I have the NBD card and use it like. Debit card.....top it up with cash as and when so never owe anything on it.. Or if used for an emergency paid off straight away....I get skyward miles on my statement and transfer them very few months to my Emirates account..had lots of flights and upgrades over the last 10 years What do you mean you transfer them? Shouldn't it be automatic? They appear on the card statement and you have to transfer them to your preferred airline...you can do it online but sometimes we have to call and get them transferred ...it's not automatic...you can choose which loyalty programme you put them in. Edited to add we have the Titanium credit card not a skywards credit card. <em>edited by cat-trax on 04/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 14:45
I have the NBD card and use it like. Debit card.....top it up with cash as and when so never owe anything on it.. Or if used for an emergency paid off straight away....I get skyward miles on my statement and transfer them very few months to my Emirates account..had lots of flights and upgrades over the last 10 years
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 19:12
Hi, my husband is there at the moment staying in a company villa with other guys....doesn't seem to be any problem with it....when we lived there previously lots of bachelors shared villas although they were in a separate part of the compound and usually worked for the same company. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 20:55
Stayed in Bracknell in May for a golf event...no high end shops and a rather depressing shopping centre....Reading is not far away and easy to get to by rail....London is easy to get to as well and only an hour away.
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 04:41
I went through this after I had my knee rebuilt...no weight bearing for 12 weeks..I could get around on elbow crutches but it was so frustrating not being mobile. To combat the boredom I started doing crafts...it was just before Christmas so got all the supplies I needed and made Christmas cards, bead jewellery as gifts....it's something you can involve your kids in as well. At the weekends we went to the mall got a wheelchair and lunched and shopped...thinking back I should have hired a wheelchair for use at home as it would have meant getting around easier. Hope you get better soon.
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 04:30
We went to Paris and the markets were amazing....every kind of food and drink stall you can imagine and beautiful decorations.
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 23:15
I have used Glamour in the GD park... They have made 4rings for me and remodelled my engagement ring to modern setting...very pleased with the results.
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 23:11
Look at PK Properties...we used them and they are very good .... They have properties in the Greens and JLT... We dealt with Jose.
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Latest post on 24 August 2014 - 20:43
We sold our car recently....it had 4 months left until it was to be re registered...you must have it tested when you go to the RTA ....if the new buyer knows it's not road worthy before he buys it then you should ask The RTA what the procedure is...a friend was in the same position but she was selling to a dealer and the car was being exported...your best source of info will be from the RTA in Barsha.
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Latest post on 18 August 2014 - 22:07
Try PK properties....they have apartments in the Greens .....we rented with them..and many of our neighbours had pets...lots of space to walk a dog.
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 13:06
Have your email you can remove it now.
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 13:02
PK Properties do monthly rentals...........did 4 months with them before we left Dubai last month.......We dealt with Jose but they are all very good. <em>edited by cat-trax on 03/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 August 2014 - 23:22
Hi we have a home there...we were regular visitors over a 25 yr period and loved it.....we will retire there eventually.....the main things for us is that is is unspoilt ...no crazy property expansions and mostly low rise. Cost of living is very reasonable and eating out needn't be expensive , we love the local owned restaurants with few frills and fantastic food. The Portugese people are very friendly and helpful. The tolls are not very popular but we know a few back roads so it has never bothered us. The weather is better than the UK . It can get very busy in summer but we prefer the off seasons . Can't wait to get back. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 13:49
Dubizzle and Expat woman classifieds are quick....we sold ours in 2 days...just be flexible on price and avoid dealers... The buy any car sites quote one price online and then offer nothing near to it.
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 13:45
I have had rings made at Cara and they were ok.....recently had 4 rings made at Glamour jewellers at the G&D park...very pleased with the quality and they followed my design to the letter.
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 13:34
Hi...if you have a loan on the car this must be cleared before you can sell it ...if the loan is cleared the bank will give you a clearance letter to present at the RTA when you sell it on. <em>edited by cat-trax on 16/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 July 2014 - 09:55
I have Netflix...yes you need to use a VPN every time you log on...we have the VPN on the computer and run the programme through the TV. I have Skype on my iPad ..once you download it it works better than on a computer.
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Latest post on 23 June 2014 - 17:55
We used a company called Jags...they are on line will give you a quote and we paid cash when we arrived at our destination...used them from Heathrow and Gatwick..
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Latest post on 21 June 2014 - 13:20
There is a safe shop in the Jumeirah centre on Beach road.....if I remember correctly they sell Chubb safes ,lock boxes etc.
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 17:02
Cat-trax -- That occurred to me as well -- that it being the recessed light. But wouldn't it stop if all lights were turned off. When I tested this morning, nothing was on or running before I actually turned the main power breaker switch. I guess I will look up into the ceiling and then call for electrical service . So strange. Thanks all. If I remember correctly there are transformers that control the power to the lights..even if the light was off the transformer would still be connected to the power...ours had a fault and needed replaced...only found out bout them when the lights needed replaced . Hope you get it resolved .
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Latest post on 30 March 2014 - 10:56
Do you have halogen recess lights in that room? We had them in the Greens and there is a small transformer in the roof space that runs them....that might be the noise you are hearing.
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 16:18
Just posting to see what I am lol
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Latest post on 25 February 2014 - 16:35
Hi, make sure your movers are affiliated to a professional body in the UK....we used Globalpack and were ripped off...paid for door to door and after it was held hostage in the Uk for a month because uk delivery people were not paid by them ..it was left out in the street..had to take it up 3 flights of stairs ....check them out before you ship ..cheapest isn't always best..good luck
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Latest post on 20 February 2014 - 15:51
Try the large Life Pharmacy on Wasl road opposite the Emirates bank...they have a large selection of orthotics.
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 20:31
oh well back to the drawing board...would have been perfect for an event I'm having this weekend. anyone know where I can get unisex giveaways at a reasonable price????
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 19:18
Hi, are they still available??
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 18:59
Hi I emailed you this morning....did you get it??? would really like to buy these.
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 18:57
Bump
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 18:52
Hi Sent you an email...did you get it??
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 22:11
Bump for the morning
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 22:10
bump for the morning
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 17:49
Bump..keeping this at the top hoping for a reply
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 17:48
another bump
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 16:44
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 16:43
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 16:21
Think I can take your perfume bottles for an event I have this weekend. How can I get in touch with you???
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 16:11
Hi, I am having an event this weekend and looking for giveaways......how can I contact you for more information?
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 23:30
Search the threads for Dr Mike Ryan.....Dubai hair Dr..he comes highly recommended.
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 23:01
They have them in Daiso in Ibn Battuta.....7 Dhs.........different sizes and colours. I bought several a couple of weeks ago...they are great for traveling etc. <em>edited by cat-trax on 10/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 17:30
I got mine @ the garage just before Ibn Battuta gate......best price I could find for a 4x4... Also a branch at the place you get your car registered in Barsha.
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 17:24
Think I saw some in the clothing dept at Lulu in Barsha.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 10:23
I had the same experience with Global Pack ...I shipped 25 boxes door to door but it was stuck in London for weeks. Turns out they hadn't paid the company who deliver to the house. When it was delivered they left it curb side as Global pack didn't pay them door to door...... I had to unpack and carry my stuff up 3 flights of stairs...... I feel your pain but these companies can rip you off and you can't do a thing about it......you need to do a thorough check of credentials before you ship .........next time mine goes as airfreight. Then I know I have more control over it. To add..I bombarded the UK handlers with phone calls until they gave me a delivery date......even called the Managing Director late at night to get updates.......he wasn't happy but it worked . <em>edited by cat-trax on 23/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 17:45
Just awful...6 in the last 2 hours ....
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 16:36
First one was 7.7....last one we had was smaller than that...but it says these weren't very deep.
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 16:32
Just posted 3 large quakes in Pakistan...
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 16:31
3 very large quakes in Pakistan....7.3, 7.0 and 5.9 anyone feel anything?
 
 
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