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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 09:30
I have also broken my ankle and had surgery so no weight bearing for me to... however I cannot get along with crutches does anyone know where to buy a turning knee scooter to help getting around. I so regret not buy one of these when I broke my ankle, especially when I was non weight bearing for more than 10 weeks. Try Life Pharmacy on the Al Wasl Rd near the Emirates NBD bank, I recall my DH said they sold them - but double the price of the U.S. Price ?
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 09:26
No, maybe the shops in Dubsi decided this style is unsuitable.....
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 17:38
We have recently employed someone with hearing difficulties and the company is setting up classes for those of us who would like to learn sign language. I am going to take advantage of this wonderful offer, who knows when it will make a difference.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 14:07
I think you have you have to have a residency visa issued by Dubai to have a Dubai driving license.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 12:57
We aren't moving until August so we won't have VISAs until then so what do I do about applications? Apply now online, they will ask for school reports etc. and be able to offer provisional places and perhaps your children can take the assessment tests in their current school. This is what most people do.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 11:31
Bradenton Prep from JVC is an easy drive, hearing good things about that school too and it isn't as expensive as DAA.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 11:25
Our gardener was frightened to death of our beagle, and the dog knew it so played up, I suggest you ask him to come once a week on a fixed day and just use the sprinkler system to water the grass/plants between visits. AED 200 is not much a month to have someone cut the grass and keep the plants tidy, plus pick up dead leaves etc. It seems a fair price to me.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 07:39
Khalil has a full range of vertical binds, heaps of colours, his service is quick too. Khalil 050 675 9186
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 07:36
I think this is the going rate and minimum time most agencies work to. It is what makes the life of working mums so complicated here ?
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 07:25
Yes I am sure she would be able to but I suggest she gets the PRO in her new company to double double check before giving her notice in. Adopted kids and one parent family's are becoming more common here.
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Latest post on 03 April 2015 - 16:18
I suggest you look for villas in The Villa and Mirdif. School wise - try Kings Nad Al Sheba, lovely small school or GEMS First Point ( not 100% sure of that name) which is just outside The Villa.
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 20:03
I work in Emaar Square and bring in a packed lunch, I only buy lunch out on special occasions, even the supermarket's sandwiches are expensive!!
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 16:27
Try Longchamps, I have bought them there before.
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 13:39
GE I felt like that at Talise Al Qasr - which was a gift from the boss. Felt ignored and not shown the area very well at all. How odd, me too. My husband bought me the treatments and I just left afterwards as nobody communicated what I could do or where to go, i was on my own - perhaps it is better with a group!
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 13:27
Also which agent? I had a very weird phone call with an agent who deals in The Views this morning, it left me feeling quite upset, he mistook me for someone else and obviously someone he had a problem with....!
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 18:40
Yes he can as long as the increase is according to the RERA rent calculator. The two year rule went years ago! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 30/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 16:27
I have just asked my Mum to order it for delivery to SnS and I will pay her!!! How desperate am I? I am going to be the mother of the bride soon and I can't find anything I like here, without paying 1000's and then knowing I won't wear it again!!
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 16:15
I have now tried with a Barclaycard issued in the UK and my UAE visa card, both have billing addresses in Dubai. Just tried the UK visa with delivery to my Shop n' Ship address in the UK and that has also failed!!
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Latest post on 28 March 2015 - 22:04
Complicated, I think you may need to get advice from the rent committee, was the original vacating letter official and notarised by the Dubai courts? I think they need to be. Please update us, I would certainly be keen to hear the outcome.
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Latest post on 28 March 2015 - 22:00
Yes and yes! I did get it delivered to my work address as that meant someone else would go to the Post Office ? I was a bit annoyed that they don't use Aramex any longer but will continue to use them as the savings are huge.
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Latest post on 28 March 2015 - 11:46
Firstly where is the villa/apartment? Is there mains gas? We used to have dual fuel in The Lakes, I got a gas bottle supplier to sort out the gas supply/ provide the gas bottles and an electrician to connect up the electricity, you may even find the supplier / delivery people of the actual stove will connect the electric supply as there should be a closed plug only usable by stoves.
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Latest post on 27 March 2015 - 17:38
A&E in the same location is a big branch too.
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Latest post on 27 March 2015 - 17:37
We can see Media City and nothing looks to be happening there. Could it be at the cricket stadium, where Buble played?
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 12:32
Why are we having so many sand storms this year, I can never remember it being like this before!
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Latest post on 21 March 2015 - 08:10
Thanks!!
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Latest post on 20 March 2015 - 18:54
There were fireworks but they were late, almost at midnight so I was already tucked up in bed!
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 11:43
I wonder why they dont ask for it in the third term? We are still very far away from Sept 2015! I think this is to identify how many places they will have to offer new students in September. There are often many children waiting for places and many nervous parents hoping their kids are offered a place in a good school!
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Latest post on 19 March 2015 - 11:39
Let's hope we get fireworks, there was an amazing display last weekend! :biggrin:
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 16:03
Pastels on Al Wasl Road opens at 9am or before!
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 08:45
We have the Tefal Actifry, it works really well especially if you 'twice fry' the chips - they need so little oil and are really crisp. Only downer, they are very cumbersome and we store ours on a shelf in a storage room!
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 14:43
Oh, and one more market ;) Union Coop. Emirati owned and very popular among Emiratis but it's open to everyone. They probably have the cheapest prices but the range isn't as big as at Carrefour or even Spinneys and I've never been impressed with the quality. But many people shop there happily. They have a big store in Al Barsha mall, as well as scattered across the more traditional areas of Dubai. Where is the 'like' button when I want it, your post above is great - so informative, thank you, CP x
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Latest post on 06 March 2015 - 10:59
DIA, IB system school ASD, American system, hard to Get into without a U.S. Passport. Regent, UK system not sure of current reputation. Emirates International School, UK / IB school. Kings al Barsha, newish school but offspring of a successful school. Check the KHDA site for recent inspectors reports. Good luck, don't delay with getting applications in, good schools have very few places to offer so the early bird has more choice. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 06/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 28 February 2015 - 21:31
You have a huge challenge ahead, my suggestion would be to contact Fiona Coutts an educational specialist, she will be able to give you honest and good advice on the way to go, I would not know where to start, outside mainstream here is difficult. Good luck x
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 08:38
Hi Sar 53, I too am an older lady but I work full time however saying that I would love to meet up for a coffee (or something) over the weekend! We like Oopsiedaisy seem to have had many friends leave recently and we are always open to meeting new people. I have to agree with Odaisy, there are lots of younger people here but there are quite a few of us mature ladies/gents too!
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 16:43
[b'>An update on my Post[/b'> Cornish Pixie, you have never said anything more true & real. We had the whole screwed by a Landlord situation some years ago. We left Dubai in debt having gone there to help pay our own mortgage & help our family because our Country has been particularly hard hit by the economic down turn. Every way we looked to try & get justice would have cost us money. The Landlord took 1full years rent even though we had given the appropriate notice. He had our cheques which we had to get back before leaving . He had us over a barrel. I truly believe what goes round comes round though !!!! Heres hoping :) Hope your well CP. I am the user formally known as Nobby Welcome back Noddy, i hope life is treating you better now! CP xx
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 13:31
HSBC home loans start at 2.99%, they don't get mentioned by brokers as they don't pay coommission!
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:38
Surely it isn't just me who gets annoyed, so frustrating.
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 17:54
Don't get me started! I was trying to get out of a lift in Dubai Mall one day and this woman was pushing to get in, I spoke up and then she laid into me (verbally) that I'd wake up the baby also waiting to get into the lift with its mum - I was speechless ?
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Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 09:07
? Too late!
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Latest post on 10 February 2015 - 21:36
Hacker is a German kitchen manufacturer and they have a showroom on the SZR in Al Barsha (near the Change Initiative). I happened to be there the other day and thought their kitchens looked amazing and I am sure they'd have good installation people.
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Latest post on 09 February 2015 - 18:11
I wouldn't tell them, you've provided valid visas and ID card copies to them so they don't question anything.
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Latest post on 09 February 2015 - 15:01
It all depends on where your parents are from, if they are 'visa on arrival' pasport holders I am pretty sure they can still do border runs, including at Mussandam.
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 08:05
We go most months, we were there last Thursday, great line up this time - all 3 were very funny, we generally like 2 out of the 3 acts. A fun evening, highly recommended. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 07/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 10:36
Thanks for your suggestions - I have found Green Community School, JBS,Raffles and some others are able to help.
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 16:45
There are two Raffles Nurseries in The Lakes and another one (name escapes me right now) by the main club.
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 16:44
Thanks darlingboys, no English! I don't want to suggest the family apply here, there and everywhere so I am trying to suggest schools where I know they'll get good help. The younger child is very young (just 3) but for the 7 year old it is more complicated. Has anyone any feedback on GEMS International Al Khail or Raffles Academy? Thank you again.
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 15:22
Unfortunately getting a place at DAA is next to impossible these days (my kids both graduated from there a few years ago). I have called Wellington Academy Al Khail and their English support classes are full, just wondering who else to try......what a nightmare!!
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 13:49
Bumping this......I have come across Gems Al Khail and Greenfield Community School, does anyone know of any others? Kids are quite young 7 and 3. Thanks! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 03/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 15:39
[b'>An update on my Post[/b'> Sorry for not posting earlier, but finally, I got some relief, I had run from pillar to post to find some relief and also hired a real-estate expert advocate to legally help me, he was bit expansive but could help me getting court order to serve notice to tenant to evict my apartment irrespective to his agreement with Max. Court ruled that eventhough he have ejari and paid 1 year rental to Max, it was Max who did the scam of signing agreement with tenant for period more than agreement with landlord. Court also stated that tenant also made mistake of not verifying all documents with real landlord. Court advised all tenants to cross-check all documents before signing any document. Judge ordered tenant to vacate my property within next 30 days and I agreed to give him another 15 days, so I'll get my apartment back by end of February. Thanks ladies for your support, which I can see from "[b'>thumbs-up[/b'>" on my post. :cool: edited by AB-dxb on 01/02/2015 You won't get any thumbs up from me, I for one feel sorry for the tenant who has paid a years rent and will be homeless in 4 weeks. If I lost 6 months rent I would be hard pressed to remain in Dubai ! It is very hard to check documents with the real landlord, I have tried in the past - I now tell our employees to only pay the landlord NEVER the agent unless there is a full Power of Attorney, stamped by Dubai courts, and with the original available to view. Too many people here intent on cheating others. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 01/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 14:04
Al Waleed Paradise are very spacious and have a closed kitchen. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 01/02/2015</em>
 
 
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