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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 July 2011 - 16:30
I bought a Silent Night memory foam pillow (like the Tempur ones) and have seen a dramatic improvement! Might be worth trying
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EW GURU
Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 13:31
I got mine from the airport last Saturday about 5pm, so they were definitely open then. It literally took 10 minutes if that. I was soooo impressed! Now why can't Emirates ID be as easy?!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 13:20
If you are lucky you may find also a villa :) Not a lot on the market, but.... Good luck :) Try Phase 2 Cedre Villas. More empty than not!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 17:17
I just got some in Mall of the Emirates. (the pharmacy opposite the food court, near the Nike shop)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 10:30
Snap! I was expecting it to be delivered (as the first one was) but in the end I got a text saying it was to be picked up at Waqaa post office. Quite simple, once I found out where it was!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 15:17
only one of you has to be baptized to get married at jebel ali - maybe they would sort this for you before the wedding? Do you have to produce a document proving you were baptised?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 15:08
Thank you for the clarification i was getting anxious that i have been misinformed by them. It is so annoying this is the case. I have had real difficulty in contacting the churches and finding someone to marry us legally as none of us are christened. Hmmm I also emailed the church last week and you've just reminded me - I haven't heard back from them! I emailed a couple about three weeks ago and not one has responded to me so i also need to follow it up Sounds like we're in the same boat then!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 15:03
Thank you for the clarification i was getting anxious that i have been misinformed by them. It is so annoying this is the case. I have had real difficulty in contacting the churches and finding someone to marry us legally as none of us are christened. Hmmm I also emailed the church last week and you've just reminded me - I haven't heard back from them!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 14:49
Hi Bracey777, I called the British Embassy at the end of last week and they were adamant that marriage between Brit nationals still has to be conducted in one of the church. :(
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EW GURU
Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 17:48
FYI for those Brits looking to get married, but don't want a church wedding. I spoke to the British Embassy this morning and they have confirmed that in July 2010 the rules changed and Dubai now allows Christians who do not practice religion to marry in certain venues in Dubai - who have been granted marriage licenses. BE suggested reading the following link:- http://www.dubaiupdate.co.uk/downloads/factsheets10/Dubai%20Honeymoon%20and%20Wedding%20fact%20sheet.pdf HTH I'm very excited at this news! Thanks pollydxb :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 10:01
There are now a few hotels licenced to contract weddings, not just Jebel Ali Church. The Montgomerie is one place (very nice but outdoors) I also believe Jumeirah Beach Hotel is too. (lovely venue overlooking the burj al arab). However - not sure if this is only for non-muslims. Give the Montgomerie a call and ask to speak to there weddings manager. She is a lovely girl, very knowledgable! Wow Nels, that's good to hear. I got engaged recently and would much prefer to have the whole day in one venue. Thanks for the tip, I will definitely look into it. Is it a new change as I thought we had no choice but to get married in a church?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 10:44
I bought one of their vouchers yesterday on Groupon, so can let you know after I've redeemed it!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 10:29
Surely they cannot be genuine for that price?!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 14:58
Yes, that rings a bell busybee2. I'm sure at 18 my license was only valid for a year. Hence I had to renew it again when I returned a few years later (then got the 10 year one)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 14:41
I've got a feeling that hire car companies are a bit funny about hiring to under 25s (I vaguely remember my brother had problems until he was 25). I guess the best thing to do is call them up and just ask.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 13:54
I got my UAE license on the basis of my UK one at 18 (many moons ago I might add!) I don't think the age has changed. As long as he has a valid full UK license and has turned 18 should be ok.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:52
Although I must have been lucky and had no real 'banking' issues with the bank Izzy99 mentioned, they are terribly irritating. I was getting at least 2 calls a day for over a week from them trying to get me to sign up to this and that. Obviously they were trying to get more money out of me. It got so bad I told them that if they didn't stop calling me daily I would report them to the police for harassment. Guess what - they haven't called since!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:46
I don't think they exist here ;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 14:51
"I would suggest plastic cups, glasses & plates.. the last thing you want is broken glass everywhere.." Saves on the washing up as well!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 13:29
I'd be interested in knowing more about this as well. I have a room full of kit (treadmill, multigym, the works!) and I'm still lacking the motivation to get in there and use it. I've heard of a guy who is 250 an hour. Do you think 200-250 is around the average price?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 09:43
In my experience, they debited my CC first (with in 2 days of PP being delivered to Dussledorf), then there was a query, then the new passport was delivered back to me 3.5 weeks later. I didn't get any notification from DHL that the PP was back - it was just sitting on my office desk one morning when I arrived at work. I was just relieved to have it back!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 09:55
What about the other 99?!;)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 10:26
Yes Ice Maiden, you can't do it here anymore. All UK passport applications/renewals have to be sent to Germany for processing
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EW GURU
Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 10:06
[i'>Who did you contact in Düsseldorf coffee_mate?[/i'> It was a lady called Martina Reiners, a Passport Examiner at the British Consulate in Dussledorf.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 13:46
I was at The Wharf (Mina A Salaam) the other night (I think it was a Wednesday) and they were having 'pie and pint' night. Not that I had either, so can't comment on if they were any good!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 13:42
Another vote for Falcoln
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EW GURU
Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 12:50
I've been in touch with Dussledorf today as my UK passport renewal is currently in process. They said it should be dispatched later today. Just to give you an idea of how long turnaround time is currently taking, I sent if off 3.5 weeks ago with DHL. (and paid the extra for their fast delivery)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 09:35
Yep, that's the one!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 16:37
I just picked up a cheapy one (for running) in that massive sports shop in MCC. I wasn't looking specifically for swimming, but they seemed to have loads of different brands and prices. Might be worth a call. I can't remember the name of the shop though! Anyone help?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 16:33
and cut the crusts off!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 16:25
from an 'English Tea Party' point of view of course! ;0)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 16:22
I think the Pimms is the most important bit!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 10:55
I'm in the process of this myself. My bank account was debited 188pounds earlier this week (I went for the extra pages and express delivery). Wish I'd popped home for a visit now and done it there! As you said, it's cheaper.
 
 
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