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Latest post on 29 December 2012 - 08:25
Sadly this brunch has gone downhill since our last visit. The pork room has gone and the quality/selection of fish was very poor too, at AED 450 it isn't value for money any longer, suggestions for a new 'favourite' gratefully received - we love sushi and the odd glass of grape to accompany our brunches!
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 17:41
His job title is construction supervisor. Many UAE companies use the title supervisor if people don't have degrees as the powers that be (authorities) don't believe you can manage without one, my title on my visa is supervisor but I am actually a manager in my company!
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 12:15
I found this on the KHDA website. Last page of document. It states 30% not 50% http://www.khda.gov.ae/CMS/WebParts/TextEditor/Documents/FeeFrameWorkEnApril2012.pdf New students: A school may charge up to 30% of the school’s tuition fees as an admission fee to confirm that selected students will opt to take up the offered places. This fee should be deducted from the total tuition fees for the academic year in which the admission is being sought. This is the exact paragraph - it sounds like 30% of the years tuition fees, as it does not mention 'term'.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 18:28
Thanks everyone for your advice! Another question, if the lease contract is in my husbands company name, will this cause any problems at Ejari? No as the company sponsors him and him you, it will be fine.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 18:25
This is a new ruling, when a school offers you a place you must pay 50% of a terms fees when you accept it or someone else will get offered the spot - it is a good thing in the long run as it will stop people accepting 5 school places and deciding at the last minute which one to send their little darling to, and so depriving others kids on the wait lists of school places. It is a KHDA ruling but I have not got the link in front of me, I can post it when I get to the office tomorrow (if I remember!).
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 06:07
Thanks everyone, decision made - we'll go it alone. I have looked at the website you posted ABF and it seems quite straight forward, if I get in a fix I will ask one of our PRO's at work to help out!
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 20:48
That's great, thanks! We've been to 7's today but I left just before the big storm, I hope you get tickets for tomorrow and that the weather is kinder to you! Look forward to speaking soon.
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 18:22
Oh great, can we chat some time? I work for a large company too and would be really interested to talk, I stay in contact with my old colleagues from Crown but my role is very different these days. Hope to hear from you! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 30/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 15:50
My week feels like a fortnight, too much work and I need that long weekend!
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 15:47
The main post office in Jumeirah is at the end of Street 13/Al Wasl Road.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 12:32
I got a yellow fever jab at Cooper Clinic on Al Wasl Road. Unless things have changed they do them. Things have changed, do a search on this site as there was a long thread about this a few months back. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=186974 You will find all the info you need here. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 25/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 06:48
My gut reaction would be to say stay in the US, a move to Dubai will only show up even more flaws in your marriage. The first 6 months of an overseas move are very stressful, and even happy marriages have their good and bad moments. Sorry to be so blunt but I see many unhappy people here and lots of them arrived thinking it would be a dream life, and have discovered being an expat is tough and you rely a lot on your inner resources.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 16:26
All the big accountancy firms will have US tax specialists.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 16:25
Thanks, I will ask an Arabic speaker to make a call - it seems to be easier than trying to use English.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 12:54
I am bringing my new puppy to Dubai in early January and Alison from The Doghouse is helping us this end, the people she recommended in the UK are being fantastic - really helpful and their quote was competitive too.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 12:51
You wouldn't buy 2 sofas and 2 chairs for that amount! I had Khaleel recover my sofas when we moved, he did a great job and it wasn't outragously expensive, it does depend on the fabric you chose of course! My sofas are almost 20 years old and have been recovered 4 times now, if they are a good quality and you still like the style then it saves a fortune!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 05:34
Thanks all, October I will call your DH this morning!
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 18:51
Just get your DD's to say they want one, you know your DH never says no to them ;)
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 14:47
Mine's working, but thankfully from home. Mine too, but I just had to take a work call from London so that makes us even! Still fun to get an extra day off, I am very happy ;-)
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 09:42
You should be able to renew your visa without this, the tenancy contract is only necessary in your own name if you have children/huband that you want to sponsor.
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 20:29
Yes I have dealt with them a few times - Vagif and Michael. They do a lot of short term rentals as well as leasing, do make sure you see the title deed plus owners passport though!
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 10:56
Sri Lanka? An easy flight.
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 09:41
Thank you debliz for prompting me to spend our airmiles - they were going to expire in March 2013 so I have copied you and bought Tavola vouchers, and will buy new Global knives too - we had one and have lost it.....I fear DH may by accident have thrown it away!
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 09:38
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2230762/John-Lewiss-Christmas-advert-How-TVs-heart-melting-Xmas-ad-Surprising-secrets-years-6million-extravaganza.html Here is the story about where and how this advert was made.
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 07:30
Usually leaks in the water heaters mean that it needs replacing, this is the landlords responsibility as it will cost over AED 500.
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 06:22
Same for us, we are in the high rise Greens area and the visibility is getting worse. We have to hope and pray nobody is injured, or worse.
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 16:10
If you are lucky enough to find a landlord to rent from direct that's great but do make sure you have all the right paperwork before handing over ANY money! Good luck! Sometimes landlords advertise on Dubizzle, just keep looking!
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 16:08
No 7 isn't very expensive, I have used it off and on for many years, in fact I buy L'Oreal sometimes too. At the risk of being controversial - I don't believe in using expensive cleansers, toners and eye make up removers but the right serum and moisturiser can keep the wrinkles at bay, plus eye cream and lip serum in my case! I think what suits you is very much dependent on your age and skin type!
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 06:36
No 7 from Boots. It's affordable and reliable, try the serum with day cream over, that way your skin remains hydrated all day. There are often buy 2 get 1 free offers too!
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 05:42
Simoralu44 is right, it's the rent committee you need - I was replying at work and a bit preoccupied! Good luck!
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 18:44
One of the people I work with has taken his LL to RERA as he won't repay the deposit (same story, crazy demands to fix this and that after 4 years, no wear and tear taken into account at all). The fee is just 3.5% of the actual deposit (not the whole rent) so cheap! You do have to fill out the forms though, apply in person and attend the hearing, the offices are down on the creek! Do it, some of these landlords are no better than thieves! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 31/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:58
Dnata is open from 9am to about 5pm, Sunday-Thursday.
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 13:51
A colleague of mine recently found this agent very helpful - Rafayel Papikyan from West Gate Real Estate 050 297 6054
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 06:32
Maybe consider one of the US system schools so that he can leave with a High School Diploma (kind of leaving certificate) or take IB certificates in subjects he enjoys but not the full diploma.
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 18:16
Super thank you, I will make some more inquiries, I think she is having a tough time so making some friends would help a lot.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 12:51
Sandra from Varsha Prop is really good for Downtown Tel 050 104 7103. Also Ruby from IPC Real Estate 050 954 5998 - she does all areas.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 18:51
Toys R'Us.
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 07:10
Sorry but I haven't had a filling however I am sure if you call the surgery they will be able to give you an idea. Good luck, I have been a patient of Heather's for years and really like her!
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 08:47
I think it is a year.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 06:13
I have heard about this museum but never known of anyone who has been, do please let us know if you find anything out about it, I would love to take my Mum when she is next here.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 16:14
I emailed Maria from the website and she got straight back to me, and then brought it round to my building this afternoon. The cost is AED 150 each.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 12:38
Yes Khaleel did come to measure up, bring fabric books to chose material from and returned to fit them - all in less than a week.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:31
Khaleel made mine and I thought they were very reasonable. 050 675 9186
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:29
Do what our HR dept does when someone needs an NOC for a liquor licence or something, they just put AED 30,000 +, or whatever number you are comfortable with.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:28
There is no fixed fee for prescriptions here, you pay the retail cost of the medication - some insurance companies include the costs of all medications (with some limit usually).
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 07:10
We head off to Sri Lanka tomorrow (yippee), it's only a 4+ hour flight, and it should be sunny although I am looking forward to seeing some rain too!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 07:08
Thank you for all the tips on house training, I will let you know how it goes when the time comes!!! Kimball 65 - so happy to hear your JR puppy is such a clever young chap, I don't regret not taking his sister - it was too soon after losing our old beagle. Now that we have moved we are going for a smaller, less energetic breed but we can hardly wait!!
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 17:17
We found the puppy pads/mat really useful for training. Mat and pads available free to a needy home! Just let me know. We are getting a new puppy in early January and I am dreading training her (with previous dogs we've always had a garden and now we live in a high rise apartment!). How do puppy pads/mat work? Excuse my ignorance! Love some tips on training! Thanks.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 07:35
Was that recently Shell FC? I know many people who assume you are safe to go up to 38 days but no more - we let my Mum's run over by 5 or 6 days in February and weren't fined. Maybe it has changed though.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 07:41
Yes it is 8-3pm on Saturday 6th October, I got an email from them yesterday!
 
 
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