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Latest post on 05 October 2013 - 07:10
Most of the areas in Victory Heights are finished though they are still doing some building. Lovely well designed villas, many have golf course views and private pools. The access is excellent now onto both Emirates Road and Al Khail Road. Hearing good things about the school too. The shops at Motor City are about 5 minutes drive (there is a little shop by one of the entrances but I haven't looked in it) and The Els Club is reputedly very nice, I haven't personally eaten there either. Only possible downside is that the 2 community pools are not very large but if your budget is a healthy one then perhaps you'll be able to stretch to a private pool!
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 16:55
Have you considered The Lakes? Not too far from Dubai College, not sure about travel to DESC. Access from The Lakes is very easy onto all the major roads. You should be able to get a 4 bedroomed within your budget, lots of big communal pools here with play areas for kids, basketball and tennis courts, Fitness First Gym, Choitrams on site and new club restaurant/bar opening soon. Very nice community feel, great for kids :) And if you have a dog, lots of shaded pathways around The Lakes to go for walks. :) Nice suggestion but the villas are very expensive in The Lakes. Barsha is a very good suggestion as it's central and more affordable than many other areas, also The Villa - it would be very easy to get to DESC but DC could be a little more challenging as Hessa Street is getting busier by the day.
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Latest post on 27 September 2013 - 07:37
It works for me, logging in or logged out. Sorry but no idea what you should do, perhaps try another browser?
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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 10:35
Prime piece of real estate - I would assume another tower block!
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 19:49
I don't trust them, steer clear!
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 14:17
Also look in Barsha South, lots of big villas in that price range.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 14:42
My dog goes to Woof, they are good and she always comes home happy! 04 323 2074 or 050 378 7486 email [email protected]
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 09:25
Until the landlord is made responsible for paying the real estate broker these problems will continue ad infinitum, this sounds like another piece of band aid to me.
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 13:22
ERE are good, call Paul for 3 bedroom villas 056 392 8053 or his colleague Claire for bigger villas 050 440 7840 Good luck!
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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 08:23
Is your husband changing companies? If not perhaps they could keep his UAE residency open and that way he could sponsor his family, or - does the company he is moving to have an office in Dubai? If so perhaps they could get him residency in Dubai and again he sponsors you. Many of my companies employees are working in Saudi but they maintain UAE residency too and their families live here, but there are obviously costs involved and not all firms will bear these!
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 18:31
http://www.homeessentials.net/index/locations/middle_east/ This company is good and not madly expensive, they also make curtains!
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 06:14
Glad to hear it because I avoid that company like the plague, a colleague of hers called R*m* is a total sleaze bag, he lies and is a real wide boy - one of my work mates had a shocking time with him.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 19:14
I know someone who used to try to pull the heads off the prawns before putting them in the bag, he got caught once in C4 :-)
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 07:09
We have a Tefal Actifry and find anything coated with breadcrumbs doesn't cook well, the coating falls off - however great chips!
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 07:08
Busy Bees have part time helpers who are experienced with children. I hope your DIL soon feels better.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 15:42
After watching Yo Sushi prepare 'delivery' orders one day I would avoid them too, they were chosing all the oldest plates of food to send and as I never feel their conveyor belts are chilled enough anyway, this would strike me as a recipe to get food poisoning!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 13:59
We often stay with friends who live off Kensington High Street and use a company called Kensington Cars, I know my friend books them to meet her when she is flying in so they do offer a meet and greet service - here is the number, it must be worth a call, we always ask them what the cost will be before booking! I just found their website too and you can get a quote/book online too. +44 20 737 077 99 http://www.kensington-cars.co.uk/
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 13:53
http://www.awf.ae/law-26-2007.html http://www.awf.ae/law-33-2008.html I came across these two links, I think if it's a landlord that owns multiple units they will not be allowed to evict you. I would go and talk to the rent committee, they are very helpful and will be able to give you advice. Providing you are prepared to pay the % increase they are allowed by law to ask for I can not see how they can move you out. Many of us here are worried right now about what our landlords will do at renewal time, we moved 18 months ago and similar apartments are now going for 25% more than we pay - scary!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 06:05
Pastels on Al Wasl Road opens at about 9am, so you may find someone there earlier.
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 15:57
Visit Al Mankool Travel Clinic, open Sunday thru Thursday 7.30-1.30. I suggest you get there early as it gets busy later on! I called them yesterday and they gave me different opening times?... Oh well, I think the best thing is to turn up as early as possible as you said Typical, I had these times written down but they may have changed!
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 15:06
Visit Al Mankool Travel Clinic, open Sunday thru Thursday 7.30-1.30. I suggest you get there early as it gets busy later on!
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 16:14
Also in Dubai 'To Let' boards are rare on apartment buildings, you do see a few in TECOM though.
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 13:07
http://dubai.dubizzle.com/property-for-rent/residential/apartmentflat/2013/9/9/hurry-up-very-beautyfull-3-br-for-rent-97k-2/?back=ZHViYWkuZHViaXp6bGUuY29tL3Byb3BlcnR5LWZvci1yZW50L3Jlc2lkZW50aWFsL2FwYXJ0bWVudGZsYXQvP3ByaWNlX19ndGU9JnByaWNlX19sdGU9JmJlZHJvb21zX19ndGU9MyZiZWRyb29tc19fbHRlPTMmcGxhY2VzX19pZF9faW49U3RhcnQrdHlwaW5nK2hlcmUmcGxhY2VzX19pZF9faW49JmJ1aWxkaW5nX19pbj1TdGFydCt0eXBpbmcraGVyZSZrZXl3b3Jkcz0maXNfYmFzaWNfc2VhcmNoX3dpZGdldD0wJmlzX3NlYXJjaD0xJmFkZGVkX19ndGU9JmNvbXBhbnlfaXRlbV9pZD0mZnVybmlzaGVkPSZsaXN0ZWRfYnk9JnNpemVfX2d0ZT0mc2l6ZV9fbHRlPSZiYXRocm9vbXNfX2d0ZT0mYmF0aHJvb21zX19sdGU9&pos=4 Sadly I think you are being overly optimistic, rents have gone up dramatically in the last few years and landlords are well aware of the market value and won't rent out for much less. I think you are wasting your time coming over on the offchance and hoping to find properties directly with a landlord - cloud cuckoo land, we would all take this approach if it was that easy!
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 07:43
Do check Geant too, I know i bought a box within the last month as I am still using it!
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 07:41
If the property is in a Du area then you must have an Ejari contract to sign up for the service and get connected. You will also need it to sponsor family/maids.
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 15:55
Have you looked in Park n' Shop? I am sure I bought my last box there.
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 07:48
Ladies - we have just hired a maid who was here on a visit visa and have processed her work visa. She now needs to exit the country and enter back in on the work visa. Do any of you know if she can do a road trip to Oman or do we need to send her out by air somewhere? What is the most cost effective option? I think she will have to fly in and out, perhaps look at flights to Doha/Muscat/ Bahrain but do ensure she doesn't need a visa for that country on arrival (which I fear she might) otherwise lots of people go to Kish Island but that can take a few days, and from what I hear it is not a great experience. If your maid is from Sri Lanka I think I would do a visa run via Colombo as you can get cheapish flights but to and from other countries could be very expensive.
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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 08:30
What about posting notices at Spinneys and Park n'Shop? The boards there get lots of traffic.
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Latest post on 31 August 2013 - 08:29
I have used a company called Key Solutions 050 664 3993
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 17:24
He used a driver for a few days, he was charged AED100 per day plus petrol, and I know on one long trip he shared the costs with a couple of Dutch girls, otherwise he used the train and tuk tuks. He stayed in cheap places and ate local food and drank local beer, on average I think he paid $25 per night for his accommodation.
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 12:42
I think Life Pharmacy rent them out, try the big branch on the corner of Al Wasl Road near Emirates NBD bank.
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Latest post on 29 August 2013 - 12:39
For good and affordable hotels I suggest you look at Trip Advisor. Sri Lanka isn't expensive, my son spent 6 days there just a few weeks ago and spent about $300 on his accomodation/travel and food etc.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 06:06
Anyone read Cuckoo's Calling? Yes I have! Well written but a bit slow. I quite enjoyed Gone Girl but not as much as a friend did, she raved about it. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 28/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 18:47
We used KLM last Christmas and their service was very good, all on time and far cheaper than the alternatives. Do check Royal Brunei too, just flew with them and couldn't fault them.
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 06:41
Lakeland have a good selection of lunchbox type storage containers too.
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 06:39
The Pavilions Villas in Um Suqeim are all single story, perhaps call a few agents and ask if they have any - they are lovely and not too far from the new Waitrose or Choithrams on Al Wasl Road.
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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 12:35
http://www.purely-pearls.com/contact-me.html I bought their special bracelet sold in aid of breast cancer last year, it's very pretty! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 23/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 16:28
Have a look at the covers in Geant and Carrefour, I know I bought mine there, do take the measurements before you go though as the Brabantia ironing boards are an odd size!
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 14:39
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Latest post on 08 August 2013 - 10:22
a million visitors, WOW! Hope all of you got away ok & happy hols!!! I am glad to be leaving town.....!
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Latest post on 08 August 2013 - 10:21
http://www.pkproperties.ae/ but the website is down :( I have used this company many times and am happy to recommend them. Also Better Homes have short term rentals all over Dubai.
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Latest post on 08 August 2013 - 10:19
I always find taking the battery out works, then it reboots itself. I think BB 10 is the new model...but don't take my word for it!
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Latest post on 06 August 2013 - 20:00
Please when it is announced can someone post the decision, I won't set my alarm clock if Eid begins tomorrow - otherwise it's 5.15 am as usual ;)
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Latest post on 06 August 2013 - 19:56
We are in the process of buying a house in Banbury, apart from the fact that we have family there it is a lovely market town with good train and road connections to London/Birmingham/Oxford etc. Also the prices are affordable, we aren't in the market for local schools so I can't comment on them.
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Latest post on 05 August 2013 - 17:17
New building right by Dubai Mall Metro station, Burj Gate, beautiful apartments with lovely kitchen/bathroom BUT they are 95-100k. Asteco marketing them.
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Latest post on 03 August 2013 - 11:59
The night before Eid is not dry.
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Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 15:44
Home Centre are quite reasonable.
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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 07:23
I have also registered online now but even after doing that not received a delivery! They will lose a fortune and lots of faithful clients at this rate!
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Latest post on 18 July 2013 - 08:46
Any more updates on this list?? Let's keep it fresh!
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 16:20
The towers are far more expensive than the low rise buildings but I hope you can find what you are looking for, I am finding property finder far better than Dubizzle these days, the agents have to pay to advertise so the ads tend to be genuine ones. http://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/rent.html <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 17/07/2013</em>
 
 
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