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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 10:24
I was trying very hard to get hold of you last week as our dog died unexpectedly and I was looking for a new puppy. We have now found one, a neighbours Jack Russell has a litter and we are taking one from her on January 1st. I hope you find lovely homes for all your furry babies!
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Latest post on 12 December 2011 - 08:20
Non renewable leases and enforcing them either way is, I feel anyway, still a grey area. In theory you should be able to go to RERA and report the landlord for re-marketing the property at a higher price, whilst having terminated your lease because they need the property for a family member. In practise I fear RERA will want you to lodge money upfront to make a claim against them and without any guarantee of success this is rather risky. The tenancy rules here do still feel in favour of the landlord, they receive the rent months upfront, don't pay a penny towards agents fees and when they want to get more rent they simply turf their long suffering tenant out and find a new one! Nothing to stop you taking a quick trip to RERA Spongemonkey and having a chat, what they have done is certainly wrong and frowned upon BUT I don't know if RERA will act on your behalf and rapp them on the knuckles, and say don't do this again please pay Mrs SM AED xxx in compensation. Let us know how you get on please, this isn't the first time this has happened this year and it won't sadly be the last.
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 19:06
I think they look at 2000 units for one month so as your bill was for less than 2 weeks you jumped the next band at 900 units. It looks it is the same for water. This actually makes sense to me too! Sorry October I fear the bill might be correct :(
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 18:01
Hiya, it sounds wrong to me - I just checked our last 6 bills and each went from G to Y (electricity) at 2000, and with the water G to Y at 6000 gallons. I think you'll have to visit DEWA to get them to explain.
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 17:58
http://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/dp/english/e_services.jsp?dPg=1&Page=5998
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 17:52
Thanks for your thoughts, any more? Our staff get allowances based on their grade and family size, where they come from in the world is immaterial - so of course many from the subcontinent save a lot more than those from Europe and the USA! CPx
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 16:30
We have different rates of allowance, depending on the family size and grade of individual- I have to review the numbers and put some suggestions forward. Although I help out dozens of people a month it is hard to pinpoint the right level of accomodation people should expect to achieve, does that make sense??
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Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 09:04
Call Jacky, she is a broker and gets some really good deals. 050 2060 646 or 050 148 4944
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 16:14
You are in cloud cuckoo land if you think you'll get it for much less than AED 4000. I trawled around a few months back and some of the quotes I got were very expensive. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 07/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 13:16
I am going to suggest Dragon Mart, not that I have been recently or ever seen them there - I just know one of my neighbours bought marble floor tiles there (and they were an amazing price) so I am assuming they will have wall tiles too!
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 10:36
Call Nakheel 04 390 3333, the leasing department within Nakheel Asset Management will be able to answer your questions regarding rents and availibility etc
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 09:11
People rave about The Westin's brunch, I beleive they have lots to amuse the kids including a petting zoo.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 09:10
Call National Car Rental in Deira and ask to speak with their leasing dept. I lease my Ford Explorer through them.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 05:43
Bumping again!
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 05:41
I know someone who got one last August and they have had a bore hole made (against all the rules I hasten to add). They had their names down on a list for 4 months, I think if you can be flexible and able to move when they have something you may get lucky but they don't come up often. True lovely gardens and very good sized villas too.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 05:37
Suggestion October - make it on Thursday and then bring some on Friday to 'share' with your friends ;) Not that we need it either!
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 18:46
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/05/world/meast/iran-nuclear-uae/index.html Very interesting interview.
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 08:28
Thanks for your replies ladies but I was asking about getting a licence here? Have any of you got it with only your photcard? I think I will be fine but DH seems to think I will need both card and the photo bit? Just the card part and have a photo copy of both sides, and your passport/visa pages too.
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 07:23
Hi Mrs Orchid - my DH has put them on Dubi**le @ dhs 300 - same telephone number :)
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 05:28
Are you back from your holidays fairwater???
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 15:26
Does anyone know fairwater? If you could drop her an email or text to say I am trying to contact her I really would appreciate it. Thanks!
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 12:21
http://www.dumasafe.com/english/ These people do all sorts of home safely options.
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 11:23
Bumping again!
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 11:19
One of my son's friends teaches guitar you could try calling him - his number is 050 eight seven three 06 nine eight.
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 11:17
Because alcohol has restricted distribution in the region personally importing it would be forbidden. Even when you ship your personal possesions alcohol is among the banned items. I suggest you apply for a liquor license and buy wine in the same way as the rest of us have to!
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 10:14
I think that serviced apartments can charge seasonal rates unless you take something for a full year. I don't think they will be covered by RERA as you don't sign a standard tenancy contract.
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 10:12
One of the problems here is that rental agencies do not always have responsibility following the set up of the rental contract, it is up to the owner how they handle maintenance. Have you been in your place long? Did to assertain who the line of contact is when you first moved in?
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 09:22
Bump!
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 09:20
http://www.puritan.com/ I use this company and the SnS them, works really well and they are so much cheaper than buying anything here!
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 08:59
My DH has a spare set of clubs (9 irons, driver, 3 and 5 woods plus putter) that would be great for beginner / casual golfer - I'm sure he would accept a fair offer. Send an sms to zero 5 zero 3 7 6 7 one zero one
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 13:21
Mothercare or Ladybird in Toys R'Us would be my suggestions.
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:12
Any update on this service? I was thinking I might nip into Al Barsha PO to see if they can help!
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:07
Just asked our PRO's for you and you need a copy of his Labour Card which will definitely have an expiry date - that will be the date his visa expires. most peoples have 2 or 3 years validity. Call me if you need any more help! xx
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 06:25
We bought some at the garden shop behind Al Safa Spinneys, on the corner of the road just past their recycling centre, that was a week ago - they are filling out nicely!
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 18:47
Thank you my dear friend, my googling skills are rather bad today :(
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 04:07
If your dog is still quite young then bring her over here, our beagle was 3 when he came and I have never for one moment regretted bringing him - we were his pack. On a sad note he died last night, hence I am up at this crazy hour feeling rather weepy. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 02/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 04:05
As it's Friday your best bet might be to go to the Rosary Clinic in The Springs or, my favourite, Dubai London Clinic on Beach Road - 24 hour service now in the new building. http://www.dubailondonclinic.com/ I hope your little one feels better soon.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 15:41
I lived in Germany for years and used to go to Tchibo every Wednesday when the new stock was due in to what they were selling that week - great quality and great prices. My kids wore nighties/pyjamas for years from Tchibo, in fact my maid still wears one of my DD's cast offs and we left HH 9 years ago!
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 07:22
99% of them are a waste of time then one comes along that is worth buying. I have bought 2 this week - the brunch at the Jumeirah Hotel on The Palm (50% off) and the safe driver deal. So many are from unknown retailers/service providers in out of the way places - i just delete these!
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 15:35
Ha ha - I have the same problem, probably cos we have the same style furniture! When you find the answer order some for mine while you about it!! xx <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 28/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 13:28
I think it's for the what's On awards on Sunday. http://www.motivatepublishing.com/library/default.asp?articlecode=ART00723
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 13:58
I recently looked into private health insurance for maids - it isn't that expensive (AED2000 per year upwards), I am surprised it is not obligatory here or not advertised/sold more agressively at least.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 08:28
Thanks if u mean the one that does framing and sells art as well they only had cows!! How annoying - I bought one from them a couple of years ago!
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 08:10
There is a shop in The Jumeirah centre on Beach Road that sells them, opposite Costa from memory!
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 15:50
If it is for fingerprinting appointment you can also go to Room F22, Building 12 in Knowledge Village without an appointment but it is on a first come first serve basis so first thing in the morning is the best time.... I am confused - I thought once the typing had been processed by the typing centre you were given an appointment at any one of the Emirates ID centres. I have taken lots of our peoples passports in for typing and the appointmnents have come back all over the place - Barsha, Karama and Jafiliyia. Can anyone clear this up? What can you get processed in Knowledge Village?
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 11:08
The Trident buildings are mostly quite good, Marina Promenade and The Quays both have good facilities and Al Majara (the latter 3 are all Emaar buildings). Try Marina Tower, call the building manager Ana - 04 438 4026, don't be put off if the unit needs work - someone I know recently took a unit there and it was in desperate need of refurbing and it was all done on the date they promised!
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:24
Allied Diagnostic are good, they are in Satwa - probably cheaper too, if that is important, our health insurance does not 100% refund at City Hospital.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 07:24
Hi Simpleabc, so sorry to hear about DD's bad time, I hope she is all mended now. Best wishes CP x
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 05:36
My Kenwood is almost 22 years old and I still keep it in the box - Not that I do much baking these days!
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 18:47
I had my Explorer done at 3M in Ibn Battuta a few months back and it was AED1900 in total, that was maximum tint on the back and sides and the best quality clear on the windscreen. Well worth it the car remains much cooler in summer!
 
 
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