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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 15:23
I agree, you are having to scroll through so many posts to see any new ones!
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Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 15:18
Yup, I expect so - just 1 day as per normal, well it isn't like we work as hard as the public sector is it ;)
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Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 15:16
i wouldn't bother wiht clean or painted if she is not going to return your deposit. I agree 100%, from the sounds of it SHE owes you!
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 15:52
We went in April and there were no problems at the border either way, although it was pretty busy on the way back!
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 17:49
Thank goodness for EW, there has been nothing in the press about this scam - really these things should be reported on. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 02/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 17:43
The furniture shop in the Mazaya Centre has good beds, lots of furniture too - just depends on your budget and taste.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 15:14
There are toilet facilities in the gate rooms on the Emaar developments but maybe they don't allow construction workers or gardeners to use them. We live in The Views and I regularly see taxi drivers walking into the basement car parking and I can only assume its to go to the bathroom. It is quite ridiculous that facilities are not provided for all these men, very third world.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 07:27
Many years ago I got a letter printed in 7 Days when my dog managed to roll in human poo in the undergrowth at The Lakes, it was disgusting and I found out that gardeners/workers weren't allowed to use the loos at the pools etc. The construction/developers really ought to provide facilities as the alternatives are very unhygienic. Please send in a letter and hopefully raise the profile of this problem again.
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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 06:15
So sorry to hear about your accident. I had 10+ weeks non weight bearing this summer following a bad ankle fracture, all I can say is try to get as comfortable as you can downstairs - set your area up with your things, my kindle, IPad and laptop kept me sane. Suggest you get a wheelchair so you can go outside with someone pushing you, the pavements and streets here are not great but the malls are OK. You will have to rely on everyone to help so try To stay calm and relaxed, enjoy reading and watching movies with your kids and dont feel guilty. You will make a good recovery, go with the physio it helps so much, maybe there are some exercises you can do even now. Be brave and stay strong. CP xx
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Latest post on 26 October 2014 - 13:44
http://tiptoptechnicals.com/?view=home Just looked them up!
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Latest post on 26 October 2014 - 13:32
I'm hoping it means it's supplied centrally but you can control individually and the cost is included in the management fee paid by the owner so included in the rental costs? I have good news for you, it means exactly the above! The Downtown area is very well located and the apartments are well finished, Emaar are the best developers. Welcome to Dubai.
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Latest post on 25 October 2014 - 07:14
Really? This is fantastic news if it's true! Got family coming on Monday and I had been dreading telling them it was shut ?
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Latest post on 25 October 2014 - 07:11
One of my colleagues is caught up in this too, his lease is with the landlord and he has a copy of an agreement the LL made with Max giving them permission to act on his behalf. The scam went like this - Max agrees to pay L L Rent in 4-6 cheques, takes 1 cheque in payment from tenant then absconds with rent paid by tenant failing to pay landlord. As per usual tenant made to feel they are in the wrong but they have paid in full and the landlords feel wronged as Max have dis appeared not paying them - all in all another bl@@dy mess, this will keep happening until people pay rents monthly then the risks are far less than now for both sides.
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Latest post on 19 October 2014 - 09:17
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?pbid=b44b5679-367b-49a1-861e-e4f7b86f80cb It was workers housing on a construction site, I hope they managed to retrieve their valuables.
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 12:22
Yes but it will fall on Friday or Saturday, so no impact if you have 2 day weekend anyways. ? That is a shame.
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 12:21
No improvement, still terrible - I can't be bothered to go there these days, I tend to go to Marina Mall or Festival City, as early as possible too, they all get mobbed in the afternoon!
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 11:41
Surely a tenants deposit is there for LL to pay the final bill if the tenant does a runner? The deposit for the LL is there in case there are damages to the property, not to pay unpaid Dewa bills. That's actually not true. It is to cover any unpaid bills, damage to the property etc. I don't think that's correct. In the hight of summer, a villa with a pool can easily have a Dewa bill of 6,000 dhs. That could encourage people not to close the Dewa accounts and leave it for the LL to sort out, as he's holding a security deposit for the lease. What about Etisalat/Du bills? If the tenant does a runner the landlord should at least be holding the security deposit to offset any outstanding bills. Dewa would only refund the deposit to the correct person too, they are very strict about this.
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 11:38
This is disgraceful but not unusual. I have been trying to get the 20k deposit back on a Palm villa since January for one of our ex employees, last excuse was the landlord is in the UK for a month, I did sarcastically point out that I am sure she managed to bank the new deposit and rent monies! It is so hard, I have to keep trying to get this refund as it is company money but it is such a nightmare, the money should be held by a 3rd party as it now is in the UK but I fear we are decades away from that system here in the UAE. Can't you file a complaint with rera? No we can't as the tenancy contract was in the employees name and he has returned to his home country ?
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 08:39
I thought I could see flames coming from the top floor left hand apartment, the block nearest Ibn Battuta.
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Latest post on 18 October 2014 - 07:14
This is disgraceful but not unusual. I have been trying to get the 20k deposit back on a Palm villa since January for one of our ex employees, last excuse was the landlord is in the UK for a month, I did sarcastically point out that I am sure she managed to bank the new deposit and rent monies! It is so hard, I have to keep trying to get this refund as it is company money but it is such a nightmare, the money should be held by a 3rd party as it now is in the UK but I fear we are decades away from that system here in the UAE.
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Latest post on 17 October 2014 - 16:13
E-Max at the Oasis Centre have a wide range of headphones and I am sure there are cheaper noise cancelling ones than Bose!
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Latest post on 17 October 2014 - 10:04
To cover unpaid bills. Really starting to feel like I am being nickeled and dimed to death! I can't see how they have any unpaid bills as the new tenant/owner can not open a new account unless the account is clear ? Landlords have to lodge a deposit these days too, they are certainly funding any expansion with all our money!
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Latest post on 16 October 2014 - 07:40
Is this the new year public holiday? We were talking about it the other day and no one seems to have any idea what is happening! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 16/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 07:18
Does anyone know the procedure (or if you are allowed to do this) if you fly with your dog into say Amsterdam or Brussels and then take the dog with you on a channel crossing to the UK? I would love to know!
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 08:52
One Christmas/New Year we had a houseful - 2 families with kids, so 8 guests. We decided the only fair way to work out the finances was to do what we do when we rent a shared villa in France for the holidays, everyone pays a daily amount per person (kids under 18 half price) and at the end of the period anything left in the kitty goes towards a nice meal out. Now with the kids grown up, and no longer living at home, we tend to pay everything on behalf of my Mum but expect other guests to pay their own way, we do generally pay for one meal out either a brunch or dinner though. Even our working daughter pays her own way! <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 13/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 08:46
Nakheel metro station is very close but after Eric Clapton it was manic! If you don't mind driving i suggest you park on the Emirtaes Golf Club side of the road and cross using the metro bridge. Or better still order a Careem car both ways as you won't get a taxi for ages!
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Latest post on 08 October 2014 - 14:31
I like mine but none of the maids I had liked to use it, agency maids or not, they all try and then stick with the bucket and mop, no idea why. If i do myself, I prefer the steam mop. I have had the same experience, when I use it the floor is dry almost immediatly and it's streak free so if you don't have a maid I would say buy one, but if you do maybe don't bother!
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Latest post on 05 October 2014 - 06:52
This made me laugh, you must have been bored....time for a new hobby??
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Latest post on 05 October 2014 - 06:48
We used Hitches and Glitches last time, it was AED 200 per unit. They did a good job. We've used MPlus too and had mixed success. Make sure they clean the drip trays, every time we have had a problem they have alway been the cause - a blockage or something!
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Latest post on 05 October 2014 - 06:45
AC Running costs are included in Old Town, it is a lovely to live in. I hope you enjoy Dubai.
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 18:24
Torch Is very nice but quite a long walk from the Metro, about 15 mins at a guess. Also the rooms can be an odD shape and the balconies have pillars that get in the way!
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Latest post on 26 September 2014 - 04:56
Arabian Business is saying Shoreline Building 19 flooded and the occupants have been evacuated, any updates on this situation - sounds terrible, dreadful for those living there.
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Latest post on 25 September 2014 - 13:31
PK property have some apartments that allow pets but they are all furnished.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 17:25
The company that I work for have many employees working in KSA and the family live in Dubai, we arrange an employment visa for our employee and they then sponsor the family. It seems to work well. Health insurance and allowances are according to the UAE not Saudi. <em>edited by Cornish Pixie on 24/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 21:51
My apartment building is platinum one next to miracle garden. Wow that must be Outer Al Barsha, miles away from the metro unfortunately, maybe there are buses.
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 21:48
..........and a third plug for ADCB!!
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 21:47
I did, maybe I am doing something wrong, I will try again next month!
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 21:46
Jenny, try to be a bit more subtle ;)
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 21:45
I think young Jenny may work for a bank..........
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 07:05
Thanks for posting this, sounds great - we will certainly go too.
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 06:56
The two year rule for the rent to remain the same in year 2 was replaced by the new rent calculator, so unfortunately rents can go up on your first renewal :( However I also don't think a 3 year agreement would hold up with the rent committee if it came to it, 190k for a 3+ study seems a fair price too.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:50
Not all the buildings have full time security but there are security cameras everywhere as Sarahlou says.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:48
English College is a good school, I think you are fortunate to have an offer for both kids there. It is very established, not fancy but a good all round school.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:45
Security isn't really an issue in Dubai, even buildings where there is a 24/7 concierge it doesn't stop people just walking past them if they are busy, or walking in beside someone else, few doormen challenge visitors. The security in the high rises is better than in the older Greens apartments but I haven't heard any horror stories. We've now lived in a The Greens for 3 years and we are very settled, my commute to work is easy and we are never stuck in traffic, the shopping centre is great and people are generally really friendly!
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:40
A colleague has just recommended Globe Link Movers, call Rafiq on 050 774 9581
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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 21:27
The shop in Town Centre is good and sells a decent range but the Fantasie bras I wear are 50% more expensive than in a John Lewis!
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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 21:25
Make sure you've got lots of photos then leave with your memories, you can always return for a holiday! Enjoy your new adventure, wherever it may be. CP x
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Latest post on 12 September 2014 - 16:57
I think you should request a one on one meeting to discuss your child not go straight in and insist he changes class, he is probably still settling in to proper school - as you are! Don't allianate the school in the first few weeks, teachers talk and it won't help either your child or your reputation. Relax a little, you have another 15 years of new teachers ahead of you!!!
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Latest post on 12 September 2014 - 07:30
Thanks for that, really good to hear your daughter had a great time, it must have been humid but the young cope better than I would have done ;)
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Latest post on 08 September 2014 - 06:21
Thanks, I will go along to try them for size.
 
 
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