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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 11:29
I don't think the baby is yet here Sue62! Have you heard friendship described as the following? A Reason, A Season or A Lifetime. I am far older than you are but when I look back I realise that some of the most important friendships I had died a natural death simply through my being a gipsy and living all over the world for almost 3 decades. However I have some friends that I can pick up with so easily, even without daily or even weekly contact. Try not to feel sad and let down, your lives are very different these days and embrace the changes. Also I hate to say it but woman can be such b*tches, most of us are guilty of it at times!
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 10:57
I am sure it's worth asking at Park Island or Marina Tower as they are both near to you. Marina Tower might be a good option as I know their pool is quite quiet during the day. Ask the concierge if you can speak to the building manager, it was Ana but she might be off on maternity leave as the last time I saw her she was heavily pregnant!
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 10:37
I have Dutch Roman Catholic friends who wear their rings on the right hand, most of the British people I know favour the left!
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 09:29
I am sure if you ask the concierge in your building they would arrange for them to use another Emaar buildings pool while they are here, which building are you in? Emaar has Promenade, Park Island, The Quays, Marina Tower, Al Majara and the Original 6 buildings all in the area!
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 17:41
I have used LivingSocial a couple of times and not had any problem, I have only bought service type offers though never anything that had to be delivered - if that makes sense. I have also used Cobone too (again service purchases) and although they are not so efficient administratively I have always had my purchase delivered.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 13:59
http://dancestudiosdubai.com/ There is another dance studio in Old Town (on the left hand side of Old Town Island just before The Palace Hotel entrance but I can't recall the name right now) .
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 13:48
CornishPixie - is the one you have the same one as is on the link? http://www.propertycommunity.com/forum/images/Rental_Agreement_Dubai.pdf Would be good to know if the above is an 'official' one as it's the one my LL has used. Thanks! Yes it's the same one.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 13:47
You have mail so you can delete your email address now!
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 10:37
Does anyone have a blank tenancy contract that they can email me so that I can fill it in ready for signing when I eventually meet him? I don't want to leave anything to chance. I have one if you want to leave your email address here.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 17:42
We just used a great chap, his team were very effiecient and it wasn't expensive! A friend who is also on EW recommended him to us! Ahmad al Ali 050 504 0035
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 17:36
I had a chat with a property management company this morning who have all types of villas and apartments, all over Dubai. They don't charge 5% either! Al Kawakeb 04 343 4141
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 17:33
You can subscribe to a concierge service like Allinque if you want someone to do one off jobs on your behalf, and for advice on anything from finding a kennels to a specialist/doctor who speaks a certain language. http://www.allinque.com/ I do agree that many relocation companies offer the 6 months follow up service 'free' too, I know both Crown and In Touch certainly do.
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 15:55
Then grab it fast! :)
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 15:54
I have one for this month but might be looking again after the 21st! Thanks!
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 15:37
so Yansoon; 1 bed about 90K? so 65 would be a steal? Yes it would be a steal, do make sure you see copies of the ownership documents/matching passport copy and POA if relevant! Tick all the boxes, sometime these deals are too good to be true!
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 13:08
Called maids.ae and they are charging AED 40 hour too, told them if they stopped investing in painting vans and parking them round the city then perhaps they could be more comptetive on price!
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 13:06
I used Howdra last week, great cleaning and ironing but they insist you sign a contract (not a problem) but pay a deposit of AED 1000 to have a weekly regular slot, I object to this, so I am trying Helpers this week, and I will keep trying companies until I am happy!
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 09:07
I know a wonderful Sri Lankan looking for a drivers job, he doesn't need accomodation and is a very presentable, kind and genuine person plus a safe driver. Please email me, I would be so happy to help him find a job, he seems to have been on a wild goose chase for the last few weeks. family marriott at g mail dot com
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 14:48
Just had Ariston in to fix ours in Links West and the cost was AED 150 call out plus AED 50 to fix. Utmost 04 34 77 674
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 12:41
And to the Grockles who pretend we are for two weeks a year! In my part of Cornwall we call them emmits! http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Emmit Anyway Happy St Piran's Day to everyone who appreciates Cornwall, be they Cornish or a visitor! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 05/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 10:21
Thanks, one of my colleagues asked me this and I thought she would need to go in person but I wanted to double check!
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 07:10
We sold some to Cara in the Gold and Diamond Park but I don't know if they will buy from you if they don't know you.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 17:24
Most tenancy contracts forbid subletting, you might be able to get away with it were the contract in a company's name and you simply update the occupants details with the landlord. Be very carefaul of subletting, if someone wants to break a lease the landlord might be prepared to allow this and write a new lease in the new tennats name but don't be tempted otherwise!
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 17:15
I think Emaar did lease some once upon a time but then sold all their units to individuals who either live there or rent them out.
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 08:22
The Pavillions in Um Suqeim 3 are lovely, near the beach but no communal compound facilities. They are the pink villas near Kings/Raffles Schools.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 06:42
I have no real idea but suspect problems with the sewage as you suggested spongemonkey! We just moved to The Greens so i don't have to drive past the 'smelly corner' every day now! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 29/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 09:20
http://desertpalm.peraquum.com/ This hotel would be fairly close to the 7's stadium.
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 10:37
http://www.yr.no/place/United_Arab_Emirates/Dubai/Dubai/ No cyclone mentioned on this weather site either.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 16:07
Val de Lobo in Portugal, fab place!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 16:04
We bake them in foil on the BBQ, delicious! Just add some lemon, herbs and seasoning.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 15:47
I would not hesitate to go along the invisalign route then your teeth will be straightened for life, with vaneers you are always going to be having to get them replaced. Both my kids had tram tracks but teh results are stunning, so worth the time and money. I have heard invisalign are truly almost invisible why don't you go along and talk to an orthodontist here, my daughter went to Talass, they are expensive but excellent, I am confident to recommend them - her teeth are lovely, an orthodontist in the West End of London asked who did them and was very complimentary! Talass on Beach Road opposite Beach Mall 04 349 2220
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 12:53
Off to Table Nine for my birthday!! That's what's for dinner for me tonight - can't wait :) !!! Happy Birthday, I know you will get a lovely meal.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 11:39
Call the gas man and ask him to change the regulator, it sounds like it's malfunctioning.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 11:36
No idea, it's my DH's turn to cook :) Wow my 5000's post! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 22/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 11:23
I have recently blitzed our documents and I was ruthless with what I shredded, it is so easy to keep everything but you don't really have to!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 11:04
Does anybody know what time the Tennis actually starts in the evening, also what time the Final is? TIA x The evening sessions start at 7pm but in the early days of the tournament there is not generally much of a wait between the afternoon and evening sessions! (Time for a loo break and to grab some food and coffee!).
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 08:55
http://www.puritan.com/ Why not order them and have them sent here via Shop n' Ship, that is how I buy all my vitamins etc. Much cheaper and they have always been allowed through customs.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 17:13
Hi Cornish Pixie - is the number you listed also for Key Solutions? Sorry but I really don't know, I haven't actually used them myself!
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:07
You could be lucky, I know lots of schools have been given tickets for the first few days so maybe there are tickets still available.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 12:22
Does anybody know if you pass your test in Dubai that you can legally drive in Qatar? as i know u can use it in all GCC country . Not necessarily correct I am afraid to say. I recently had to check for a colleague who has an Indian pasport but has a Kuwaiti licence and he will have to take another test here.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 12:20
Call AFIA Insurance brokers they gave me a range of differnt policy prices/cover. 04 337 9987
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:41
Hello Is the Beach Centre ( blue mall) close to Mercato or near Dubai Zoo? I only ask because my friend will be coming by taxt from the Greens direction and not all taxi drivers know where the malls are big landmarks are easier to tell the drivers Thanks It is past the zoo, and bright blue so hard to miss!!!
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:40
Here are a few numbers to try - I have saved these numbers but I have no idea of the location any of them work from. Omar 050 281 8302 Shah 050 276 6842 Ahmed 055 488 1051
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 10:35
But Dubai Transport are still making AED 150 million profit a year on a turnover of a billion, according to 7 Days! The taxi situation has got worse, back to the bad old days. We have started to use one of the services that drive you home in your own car so you drive yourself there, arrange the time you want to be picked up and then get chauffeured home. It is working for us.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 17:15
Go to a doctor, the dermatologist at the following clinic has had a few good reviews (and some not so good). http://www.healthbayclinic.com/
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 17:12
http://www.partypieces.co.uk/special-occasions/milestone-birthdays/40th-birthday-party.html The Royal relatives online shop....?
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 14:26
CP- i know you have already given it to your friend but my DH has a real estate company and the girl that works the lakes is really good and has rented loads out recently in Zulal and Deema. if your interested in her details let me know :) His company can just call the real estate brokers who are already listing it, all these brokers share commission anyway!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:44
Lovely place CP. Is the rent really 240K per year? Have rents in the Lakes gone up that much since 2009? It is the location of the villa that pushes the price up, you can get a smaller Zulal for between 175-200k. The prices have jumped since 2010, supply and demand - The Lakes have become even more desireable.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:38
Often children coming from countries outside of the UAE can find places in the Spring and Summer terms, it is worth contacting any in the area the family plan to move to - last year I had a family find 2 places in Safa school to start in May.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 13:32
A cheeky little bump!
 
 
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