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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 21:56
They have been at the same stage of construction for over a year...some minor work was being done last year but then all the equiptment was removed and nothing has happened for months. Some of the foundations were back filled in November so doubt they will ever be finished. I think you are thinking about the wrong ones as these ones look like they are nearly finished and everytime I drive past there are workers working on them, lawn and palm trees all in and looks like it could be the next few months maybe?? No I live in the frasier suites and can see them from my balcony..the front and side row have been finished for a while over the last year about 6 labourers have been doing enough to keep them looking good and the grass and trees are maintained. The actual site extends out towards the wellington school but I recently watched them filling in part of the excavated foundations. Certainly no progress last year. They do look very nice and have little plunge pools in the garden.
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 13:42
They have been at the same stage of construction for over a year...some minor work was being done last year but then all the equiptment was removed and nothing has happened for months. Some of the foundations were back filled in November so doubt they will ever be finished.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 04:27
It does make a difference. If you are the owner/main policy holder you can use your Dubai no claims in the uk..my Dh did it in april! I had to start again because i was a named driver in HIS policies. He is an additional driver on my policy in UK and got his no claims from Dubai!
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 22:40
Yes thats true, but if you insure a car in Dubai in your name NOT as a named driver then you can get a letter from your Dubai insurer and a UK company will give you the no claims discount. I drove our second car in dubai for 7 years no tickets no accidents and when I came home I lost all my No claims as i was only a named driver on both policies :(
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Latest post on 17 December 2011 - 23:21
Would avoid Acorn like the plague...we had a nightmare with them and as they are not affiliated with a trade organisation in the UK ...no come back.....
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 22:45
http://sellgold.ae/en/welcome/calculate/gold I sold all my scap silver here they are in the old gold souk but gave a very good price.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 17:08
Think its just a meal then snack before landing....I travel with them a lot but have now stopped eating the food as it is so bad....I eat before the flight and take my own snack......
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 17:57
If your house is rented...do you have homeowners insurance and building insurance? can you not claim on one of these for your repair?
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:31
oooh 30 years ago now...Starters...prawn cocktail or smoked salmon...Main...Roast beef...chicken or fish..dessert...Trifle or Strawberry shortcake and Icecream...then a full buffet halfway through the even evening...and lots of falling down water... ;)
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 20:12
What about a blow up bed....can get them at Car4 and Geant...cheap and comfprtable for short term use....Ds had one for friends staying the weekend :)
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 14:38
said on news this am it's the batch that expires Feb 2012...but Iwould be wary of any of it... :(
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 08:47
www.dubaibritishschool.ae/ :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 18:43
Looks like we had the same problems..our door to door was left kerbside for me to cart up 2 flights of stairs on my own...had to change 2 flights as it was 12 weeks late and the uk handler held ours to ransom as well....that was Acorn.
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 17:00
It's great for a weekend away :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 16:58
Don't use globalpack/seapac.we have had a nightmare with them...make sure whoever you use has a trade affiliation <em>edited by cat-trax on 20/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:42
No freebies...tho you do get fed and a free shirt/cap to wear on last day of tournament.....Abu Dhabi golf are the ones who look after their marshalls...but if you enjoy golf its a good way to see it up close.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 20:41
http://www.farnhamcommunity.org.uk/leisure_tourism/accommodation/hotels.asp http://www.foxtons.co.uk/properties/guildford-short-lets-406/short-term-rental-properties-in-guildford.html have a look at these might give you a few ideas....we have stayed in PremierInns for long stays (over a month and it worked quite well....also have had good lets with the website below...good luck. http://www.cottages4you.co.uk/sites/cottages4you/pages/home.aspx?clickcd=21200&gclid=CITEqeisu6sCFYomtAodLEcAdA <em>edited by cat-trax on 26/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 22:36
It arrived in UK last week...forwarding company won't deliver it unyil Dubai shipping company pay them....they are holding our stuff hostage until they do....typical Dubai tho...have had to change my flights back to Dubai several times.....don't think I will bother coming back.
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 20:51
what!?! what company did you use?! hahaha You might find it amusing, I don't!......won't name them yet but they havn't paid the UK company and we won't get our stuff until they do...
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 19:02
Ours just took 3 months...and stil lwaiting for it to be delivered :\:
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 13:40
http://sellgold.ae/en/welcome/calculate/gold Have a look at this site, I sold all my scrap jewellery mostly silver that I got as gifts....they gave me a really good price... better than any of the shops and they make custom pieces as well also at a good price. :)
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 20:25
Massage together then chill with a drink....we have done it a few times.....very enjoyable:)
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Latest post on 05 August 2011 - 22:28
Long time since I did it work with older students now...have a look at this site might give you a feew ideas :) http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3878.aspx
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Latest post on 05 August 2011 - 04:11
it is possible to negotiate a decent package that includes flights,housing ,medical and schooling and 27.000 seems rather low to include any of them.....you also have to consider...Dewa,telephone and TV packages,transport,deposits for just about everythingand start up costs ie furniture school deposits(many non refundable and you might not get a place) it might be a struggle on that salary and going down the loan route can be risky ....good luck with your decision.
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 13:26
We recently bought in Portugal...all the paperwork etc was done by our Portugese lawyer and went without a hitch...there are fees involved for the habitation licence and if its an old property transfer fees.....There is a large fee if you don't have an Eu residence....we have a home in the UK and we saved a huge amount by not using our UAE address. Once you have the Habitation licence its fairly simple to do holiday lets... You will have to fill out tax returns yearly but our lawyer does this for us...also when you buy you will have to apply for residence. good luck with your search. <em>edited by cat-trax on 03/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 20:38
DH got his(volvo tyres) at the tyre place near Ibn Battuta Mall...its at the garage next to the McDonalds (sorry can't remember the name).....they were the best priced, got mine there as well
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 20:33
I am in UK and having probs getting onto the site...first time in a week that I have been able to get on :(
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 02:33
Hi take a look at this site..dubai based and with free delivery :) www.wildwarehouse.com
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 17:07
if Icelands closed where did my Mum go????????
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 12:12
Yes we had the dinner B&B great as usual..
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 11:57
We went to Jebel Ali Hotel last weekend...it's my favourite place to chill..we always call them to get the best deals :)
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 11:53
We stayed in Boston for a few nights at the Charles Hotel. http://www.charleshotel.com/ We hired a car drove to Boothby Harbour in Maine and rented a cottage its such a beautiful area...the whale watching trips were fantastic and we were able to visit other places within driving distance. http://www.boothbayharbor.com/stay/ <em>edited by cat-trax on 17/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 17:41
Bump....
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 17:40
I have the E71 and like it...I had the keyboard changed to English only as it was hard to see the letters with the dual keyboard.I find the BB hard to type on.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 15:54
A second hand blackberry??? DS in uk and has broken his...its a contract phone and expensive to fix...just need a cheap one to last to the end of his contract...ideas anyone?
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 11:43
We stayed in Fraser place(Fraser suites) in Kensington recently. worked out cheaper than a Hotel and was central for everything...google them ...you should be able to negotiate a good deal :)
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 16:30
I have just renewed my Photo licence on-line (am going home at end of May)...called them before hand to check if it was ok..they said yes...we have a house in UK and the licence has always had that address on it.
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 15:42
I'm 51...love being this age although I still feel young....feel I have grown into myself:)
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 12:30
Both are great but More would be my choice for breakfast.
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 13:57
I filled up on Sun at ENOC and they only had Super...no special......this happened a few months ago...they had no deliveries from AD....only lasted a few days.
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 12:39
I get mine done by Pricilla at the Cut Above salon in the Jumeirah centre...04 3446444...she always does a great job :)
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 17:38
not furniture but..25+ boxes...and that was the quote before they packed everything up so thinks its the standard price?
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 17:16
Second Globalpack...our stuff is in storage with them till we decide what were doing...only 250dhs a month :)
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 21:12
I,m selling my lovely Pajero Io next month.. 4 door.......62,000km.....1 owner.....dealer maintained...30,000dhs ono. Great second car :)
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 09:57
We looked at them but they were asking 20,000 for a 1 bed....plus the place is a pain to get to...we chose the Frasier suites...
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 16:40
Hi I'm a special needs teacher who recently moved here with my husband. WIll be here through the school holidays and would be interested in tutoring/working with special needs students. However, not sure how legal this is in terms of short-term work (don't want to be doing anything wrong!) and do not know the market here - does anyone know please? I know that where I moved from there was a big demand for this kind of thing, particular during the long school holidays when people wanted their children to stay in the routine of things to a certain extent. Any ideas much appreciated. Thanks. Are you looking for a job??
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 16:14
Just bought in Portugal(Algarve) easy to do and a fantastic destination
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 12:42
I use Richies they pick up and deliver....get everything done with them including silk items.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 12:37
Not sure that they exsist any more...had friends who worked for them and they have been gone a while...try this number from an article published last October. Tammy Farha, PR and Communications Manager, Nakheel on +971 4 368 3483 ...good luck
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 18:15
I live close to Dollar Academy which is in Clackmannanshire near Stirling. It is a private boarding school and there are quite a number of kids whose parents are in the ME attending along with local kids from Qatar and Dubai. Stirling university which is about 10 minutes from us and St Andrews (about an hour away) is popular with young people from overseas including Emirati youngsters. edited by JoyceB on 18/03/2011 My DS is attending Stirling, He did his A levels at DBS <em>edited by cat-trax on 18/03/2011</em>
 
 
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