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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 15:31
I go to Heather Totten at Medicentre in Motor City, I have been going to her for years. 04 360 8866
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 14:19
This guy is very reliable - Akhil 055 324 5088
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 14:08
You could opt for a big taxi, they have a lot more space for luggage.
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 08:45
DESCO might be able to help, their office is just round the corner from the Media One hotel. Otherwise maybe the business centre in one of the hotels, I think they will still have fax facilities.
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 06:05
You can definately rely on it. We were at RERA last week and it was the first thing they checked and told us our landlord could not increase rental. This is good news, one of the people I work with is having problems too so I suggested a trip to RERA! This site only seems to work if the contract renewal date is within 3 months of expiry, I have had some odd things happen when I input extended expiry dates - no 5 beds in Jumeirah etc
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 14:51
Do you not have to go for a medical in Dubai before the residence visa is issued? The online visa will be issued first and the new employee enters the country on that visa, then you go for the medical and only after the results are back is the visa stamped into the passport. When DH's residency visa is stamped in the rest of the families can be processed.
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 13:39
Get your marriage certificate and the childrens' birth certificates attested and notarised, that is all they will need to get your residency visas.
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Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 12:27
Now have to tell DS this'll be the last year he'll be able to spend his birthday, 2nd July back home with his big sisters, almost mid July before they finish is going to be awful. That's my birthday too! I think I was always in school for my birthdays, if I can remember that far back.
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Latest post on 13 April 2012 - 09:38
Wellington DSO is also wait listing many grades including FS2 and Year 2, this was just before their Easter break. The situation is desperate this year, worse than in the past few years. I think when you are offered a school place the option should only be open for a limited period and a substantial deposit ought to be paid to secure that place, then people down the wait list will get offers sooner.
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Latest post on 13 April 2012 - 07:58
Sharaf DG in Times Square have a good selection, all shapes,sizes and models. I always buy electrical stuff from them, their prices are competitive too.
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Latest post on 12 April 2012 - 16:13
Jumeirah Village Circle too!
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 10:54
Blimey I remember when that first opened... :( Shush, so do I !!!!
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 10:53
There are ballet classes at Fitness First Town Centre, by the big Spinneys in Meadpws/Springs.
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 09:53
My bet Clairehdp will know! She moved back to that area and I know she shops in Guildford!
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 06:06
@ Cornie Pixie.... what are the rents like in those villas opp P N' S...say for a three bedroom? TIA The 3 beds are 200k and the 4's are 240k. The 3 beds can easily be adapted to make it into a 4 bed too!
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 06:05
I heard of a villa near Park n'Shop that will be vacated in early July, lease being broken - happy to pass on details. Avoid Hayley at all costs, she cost one of our people a pile of money last summer (she was with another company then), she has a problem telling the truth and will say anything to get a deal. I even have her number saved in my phone as AVOID.....! Hello Cornie Pixie. Thank you for your proposal. How can i get in touch with you ? Email me - family marriott at g mail dot com (all lower case and no spaces)
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 17:34
Check Knokke in Belgium too, it's beautiful there and very international. http://www.knokke-heist.be/
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 17:31
I heard of a villa near Park n'Shop that will be vacated in early July, lease being broken - happy to pass on details. Avoid Hayley at all costs, she cost one of our people a pile of money last summer (she was with another company then), she has a problem telling the truth and will say anything to get a deal. I even have her number saved in my phone as AVOID.....!
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 12:04
I check skyscanner then go onto the website that has the best price! I bought our summer flights just yesterday and going direct to virgin was the cheapest option.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 09:12
I need to get these done too but have a few questions; Do you pay ID card fee and fines at the typing stage and do you have to pay cash or will they take cards? Do you have to leave passports there? I am really nervous about leaving them and sure I read somewhere not to leave them? If DH residency visa is due for renewal this Sept should he wait or get one now? DS was 15 in Feb will the fines apply from that date only or from Dec as we are on RAK visas so assume we are up for some fines? Thanks Ladies from confused.com........... I can't answer all your questions...... Yes you pay the fees and fines at the typing stage, I think they all insist on cash! You can leave your passports with the typing centre or you can wait until the typing is finished and take them with you, I only use one typing centre and they know me well so I feel OK about leaving the passports (but only for a few hours). Everyone has to have an ID card, regardless of age, the only difference is that children under 16 do not have to have their finger/palm prints done or iris scans, in fact they don't need to go to the ID card centre in person. As far as your DH leaving the ID card til his visa renewal date - I wouldn't as they are saying you need a valid ID card to be able to process a new residency visa. My DH has a RAK visa too and hasn't bothered with his ID card yet, I am guessing he will have to pay the maximum AED 1000 when he finally gets round to it.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 05:51
Does anyone know if we take passport photos for the Emirates ID or they take photos of you. If they take photos do they do this on the first day you hand form in or second day when you do fingerprints etc or do they do everything on the same day? TIA. You pay the typing fee and ID card charges to the typing centre and once you have the typing back there is nothing to stop you going straight to the ID centre proper to have your prints and photos done. You only need to take your original passport and the typing work to the ID centre, and it's all done in the one visit.
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 15:24
Ha ha ha! Loved it!
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 06:46
Good morning! It is lovely out there and all the lovelier because it's FRIDAY....:)
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 18:26
As someone else said DEWA can't do anything. Go to Dubai Municipality in the new centre by the Noor Bank metro station, Al Manara, they are only open Sunday to Thursday though from 7.30 - 2.30 (from memory). I got the housing fee refunded from the final bill at our old villa and they recalculated our new housing fee having taken our rent at 300k not 130k - funny how I noticed such a massive difference. When I checked the balance online both adjustments showed almost immediately. Do take an NOC if the bill is in your DH's name and a copy of his passport/visa just to be sure. Good luck I got over AED 1400 refunded!
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 16:13
It is quite normal to pay the 5% holding deposit when you book a property and this becomes the security deposit for the duration of the rental. I always ask to see a draft copy of the rental agreement before we pay the deposit cheque as it can be unrefundable if you change your mind. HTH
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 08:23
It's probably just a rumor. A 20% increase would be huge! Sadly not a rumour. One of our new employees has just been billed for Autumn term 2012 for 2 kids (senior school) and the increase is 9k per child per year. They justify this by saying they have not increased their fees for 5 years.
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 18:41
I gave up almost 13 years ago and have never weakened, the first 6 months were hardest but I used the Nicotine inhalators (I don't know if you can find them here) and that gave me something to hold and puff on, for me this was the difference between success and failure. It is great being a non smoker I have never regretted giving up, you are doing really well - I think the first week is the hardest, now you must just think of yourself as a non smoker. Lively Trish - Well done, fantastic! I hope you are feeling 100% again now. CP xx
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 13:23
Thank you!
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 06:24
Just in case anyone else needs to know - It's Mankhool Health Centre that apparently has a Travel Centre and they are only open in the mornings. (Getting this far has been a real challenge as I have been given the wrong information by so many people!) <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 03/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 06:22
Thank you for posting this, I have to go this afternoon so it would have been a wasted trip to Ibn Battuta. Does anyone know which letter sector Almas Tower is in? Thank you!
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 06:19
Bumping up for the morning crowd!
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 17:44
Does anyone know where you can get this done in Dubai? Thanks! CP x
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 18:35
Are you allowed a gas BBQ in your apartment complex? We are banned from having them in our development! Do check as I am not sure you'll get a delivery past security!
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Latest post on 30 March 2012 - 09:31
anyone have any experience of the AC in the Ford Explorer? (The new one) Me! I had an old Explorer (2005) for 6 years and the AC was OK, it took a while to cool down but my new one (2011) has a far better AC but I have to agree with the poster about Prado's and Pajero's - they are better than the American SUV's, it's just a shame that they cost more! The Explorer has vents in the middle and far back but the control for these seats is at the front, though you can vary the temperature.
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 12:11
I don't think it's illegal to ask for their fees to be paid before the contract is fully signed but it's not advisable or ideal. I have had many rows with Better Homes over this request, but not always won!
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 18:29
Hi Cornish Pixie, there was an advert on the board at Choitrams in The Greens about an available parking space where you wanted. We have one now thank you, a very kind gentleman is allowing us to use his for nothing. Just shows there are still some very generous souls about. (I hope he enjoys the huge basket of goodies we delivered!)
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 18:28
thanks CP! And yes - I will be carrying a huge white coolbox in case you need something to recognise me by! Perhaps we could meet in the car park???
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 15:44
http://www.doctor-dubai.com/dr_info_display.asp?dr_id=1079&med_spec=3333 Dr Agnes Roze - supposed to be excellent.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 15:16
I went to Doctor Grace who is now based at Dubai Mall Medical Centre, she is very nice and operates at City Hospital. I have also seen the gynae doc who is at Health Bay Clinic these days - Dr Koster, she is very good too. http://184.173.222.175/~healthba/dr-gertrud-koster.html http://www.ehl.ae/DoctorDetails.aspx?drid=514 http://www.ahdubai.com/medservices/physicians_dtls.aspx?dr_id=176 My DD saw this lady and she was really fabulous with her.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 15:07
I will add my recommendations! See you Friday, I have almost forgotten what you look like!!!
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 05:45
They are not allowed to charge for renewal but many are asking a small admin fee of between AED 200-500, any more than this is pure greed, the admin fee for renewal is stated in some contract. What they are not allowed to do is charge you agency fees again!
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 05:39
As someone who's housemaid did not come back after a holiday I would NOT pay her the April salary but tell her that she will get it on her return and as a gesture of goodwill offer to pay her the cost of the transfer (it's only a few dhs anyway to transfer). Our housemaid had every intention of returning (all her stuff was in her room) but her husband had other ideas - so you really don't know what she is facing when she gets home and how she will feel. I think you are being more than fair. She is taking her holiday early so don't feel bad. I thought of you and your absconding maid as I read this thread - hope you and the family are all well! CP x
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 05:33
It has already stopped in The Greens, I did hear it at 3am though!
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 13:01
Thank you plum2. I have emailed Emaar but not yet received a reply! I will lose the will to live if I have to start going through this palava for each of our employees before they can take on a property, we have had someone refused entry to the communal facilies in a Damac property recently so the disease is spreading from the Palm out.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 06:00
Beach road. Must try their carrot cake YUM. Why do they close at 6? Because that's Wine-o-Clock and they aren't licensed!
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 19:53
Years ago we lived up on the 18th floor and bought a KS bed without a folding base (I know!) but the delivery carried it up the stairs - maybe see if you can find a few guys prepared to do this!
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 19:41
Look in Furla too, I love their bags!
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 20:02
Take it back and buy a smaller one?
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 12:37
Monthly rentals are always more expensive as they have to include the DEWA, TV and internet etc Check on Dubizzle, using the short term option. One of the best companies around are PK Rent and also Better Homes, they both specialise in short term rentals.
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 12:34
Try Coast, they have some stand alone shops and are also in store in Debenhams. Maybe Monsoon too.
 
 
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