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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 20:39
So what should I wish you Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak?
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 19:37
I really think Dilys the more you network the better, sad fact I know but I really think it's not what you know, it's who you know. Good luck get out there and mingle, coffee, any events who introduce you to new people xx
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 16:29
I got a job via the EW jobs page, secretarial, first one I applied for - gosh I was lucky. There was no mention of salary at my particular place of work until the job was offered and the contract sent to me, the perks are not brilliant. I had a figure in mind which would be a starting salary and I got just a little over this. It is no way near what I was earning in the UK, even after the tax there had been taken off. However, it pays for those little extras, the hours and location are convenient to me as I have to consider my 14 year old, and I don't want to be working only to cover the need if I am working of his school bus and any 'baby' sitting etc. For me it is a balance of: wanting to work, do I feel adequately compensated for the job and is the location good for my work life balance. Currently it is. I know I am worth much more than the salary I currently get, but I don't want to be leaving home at 7am and getting home at 7pm and therefore that comes at a lower salary. For the timebeing I am happy. I was offered a job, via a friend, that paid considerably more but I turned it down as it didn't fit with the work life balance that I need with a relatively young teenager. Good luck to all of you, I hope you find a rewarding and fulfilling job. ETA I also do not fit into the young, attractive and thrusting category .... am the wrong side of 45, but I'm good at what I do! <em>edited by cymraes on 19/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 22:48
no problemo ...... put on a plate, cover with cling flim - warm up tomorrow, ..... bet you he never does it again, mmmmm reheated food - not! Oooh an maybe over cook everything? thinking of you xx Even better idea, text him tomorrow just before he's due to leave work and say ... opps sorry am out to dinner, yours in the micorwave, don't wait up! <em>edited by cymraes on 17/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 19:31
The chances of that really are very, very remote. Of course, it's up to you but it's most unlikely that anything would happen (and unless anyone followed you from Barracuda, through Umm Al Quwain, through Ajman and into Sharjah, how would anyone know what you have in your vehicle? Will say again though, it's entirely up to you where your comfort zone is. (says she who lives up north and doesn't need a licence to buy, transport, store and consume alcohol) from my understanding I don't think the Dubai licence actually covers you to transport alc, only have it and consume in the home .... we've been here 3 years and never had a problem - we have a licence. Friends of ours don't have a licences and have never had a problem, but that's a personal choice, they do regular runs to Barracudas, why not go with someone who has been before to settle your nerves - well worth it, trust me! Apols to OP for going off on a tangent xx
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 18:52
Yes I will definitely let you know cymraes! I am asking so many questions on this forum that it would be nice to be able to give some advice/recommendations for a change ;) I could also do with some of the old grape juice right about now but we don't have the licence for it yet - boooo!! DH been here since Jan and his co have only just given him one of the letters he needs!! Get yourself up to Barracuda's before Ramadan starts, you don't need a licence to buy there, but don't come home via Sharjah, come on the Outer road, the 611.
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 18:26
Oh yes, a plumber to fix a gate..yes I think cutting out the middle man is going to be the way forward cymraes! On that note, can anyone recommend a decent company to sort out a/c?!! If you find someone lexieberry let me know our is up the creek and I've had 4 different people out over the years all of whom have been rubbish! Think I need to re train as a maintenance person I'd make a fortune! ETA - bad spelling ... need 'grape' juice <em>edited by cymraes on 17/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 18:15
I would miss having an easy life compared to having to work really hard for a living, the weather (yes even in the summer) having a lovely house that someone else pays for, having time with my family that I wouldn't in the UK as I'd have to work full time. I would miss the lovely people I've met and the great opportunity my DS has to meet people from all over the world and see lots of new things. What I won't miss is spoiled people who are too big for their boots and will not have anything to look down their nose at when they get back to their home country and have lost sight of who they were!
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 18:08
every 3 months Tool Time is coming to service and clean all a/c's , all plumbings , all electricals; once a year they clean the water tank and once a year the a/c duct cleaning. Honestly I've to say that I never had major problems.... Hi roxan, we used to have Tool Time in the old house at Ranches every 3 months for the AC and the other things that you mention, LL doesn't want to have a contract (no need he says!) but the AC is just struggling and I think after that massive dust storm last week it needs servicing - ah well man coming tomorrow and will ask him to check all our AC units then let LL know. Personally I think it's false economy not to service regularly as it's going to cost a whole heap in the end - prevention is better than cure, or am I being too sensible?
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 18:03
Our gate was broken and our drain was blocked, so maintenance came: maint - ding dong on door bell - ma'am I am here to fix me - good, the gate or the drain main - gate, I am plumber! me - oh are you sure you're here to fix the gate maint - oh yes ma'am he proceeded to whack the gate which was buckled with a screwdriver and a hammer! ETA ... they normally tell you 'yes ma'am it is broken' .... no sh*t sherlock! Drain I sorted myself, with Draino .... cut out the middle man I say! <em>edited by cymraes on 17/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 17:59
In the UK they pro rata'd over 46 weeks, just depends on how the working hours are set. The summer time is one of the busiest for admissions during the year, I guess you'd have to work a lot of the summer weeks, I understand that really it's only teachers and TAs who get the summer holidays all off. I know at DS' school the admin staff are in between 8-2, I think they normally work 7.30-4.30 during term time, and can take some holiday during the holiday time but they're not off the whole school holidays. Salary sounds about right for admin in a big school, there was an advert in the jobs section for a secretary at a Gems school in AD between 7,500-8,500 per month so I guess a little more for an admissions officer.
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 17:45
Gosh that surprises me as in our previous property we had a maintenance contract and it was done quarterly, the last service we had done they told us the gas only lasts 6 months ....
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 14:59
thank you all, will call Jim Will Fix it and get it serviced and sorted - DH switched it off this morning hoping it might reset but sadly not. Thanks again
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 14:49
My baby's birthday is coming up and I am thinking whether I should let him eat cake. I was thinking of having simple vanilla cupcakes and give him one to eat, I am sure most of it would end up on the floor, actually I think he will drop the cupcake right at the start since he likes to drop evertyhing. Is it a good idea?. What to do if the drops the cupcake right at the start?. Why not? As long as it's relatively plain and they're not allergic to anything in it why not? Once you start to make an issue about food (allowing or not allowing) the kids will realise this and play on it. A small piece of cake is all it is - let them enjoy a little. What will you do when they go to parties in other homes? Don't make a mountain to climb for yourself, I understand that you wouldn't want to give them something loaded with artificial stuff but like I say if it's plain ish why not? DS is 14 we never made a big issue out of food, and he has a great diet and a few treats and food is not a big issue. If you're worried about him dropping it, give him a small bite sized piece, is your floor too precious to have something dropped on it, believe me the floor will see a lot more action over the next few years than a cupcake :-) <em>edited by cymraes on 16/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 18:21
bump from me too, I'm interested to as I've never used them before and thought I might try a 'cheap' pair to start off with
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 18:20
wow that surprises me Juju and clindsey - I've been using them for 3 years, Poochie always looks and smells fab after his groovin groomin and have never had any problems - he's a collie cross and needs a lot of washing and grooming :-) have never hesitatated to call anyone else
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Latest post on 13 July 2012 - 18:09
Neens, I know it's a difficult issue. DS was assessed at age 8 and was thought to be high functioning autistic - we had two terrible years during year 7 and 8 with limited help at his old school here in Dubai, he is now at a GEMS school who are supporting him, albeit with next year a 1-1 learning support assistant, the Achievement Centres at GEMS schools are great in my opinion - we have to pay full school fees of 62,000 for year 10 next year and an additional 45,000AED for his 1-1 support. Alternatively you might consider St Andrews school in Jumeirah - http://www.british-ild.com/st-andrews-international-assessment-centre.html again the fees are steep Good luck and thinking of you x
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Latest post on 13 July 2012 - 17:35
yes the soap refils (is that the motion controlled ones?) freely available, I get them in Carrefour, Spinneys, Lulus etc generally they do an offer when you buy 2 - I like the green one (green tea and ginger) but they do the orange/brown one and the clear I think.
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 17:44
Hi thanks for that, so are all the company villas fully paid for, dewa etc? How far is DSO from Dubai it self? I.e. Dubai mall, MoE, etc? We're in a company villa and we dont pay for it, or dewa. I think there may be a cap on dewa (can someone confirm?) but I would assume you'd have to be a water freak to go over that cap. ...... is it too late for DH to train as an EK pilot? That's great perk as our average DEWA is 1,200 a month or so, plus if you've got great maintenance that's a big bonus - I think therefore it's a great deal to stay in Company accommodation, the Semmer Villas are really lovely, have been in a couple, and it appears to be a lovely community.
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 15:55
I thought FOs got accommodation supplied? I know if you opt out you can't opt in again - we are not EK but have friends who are, and told me this. If you do get the nice villas at Silicon Oasis I understand that you have good maintenence guys who come out the same day ... perhaps put a shout out for the EK ladies who can confirm. Re schooling, EK give you an allowance, I don't know how much. DS goes to GEMS Wellington Academy in Silicon Oasis and lots of EK staff's children go there - here's a link to the school fees to give you an idea, check other school websites too, EK I understand hold debentures at some schools too. http://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/contents.php?pageid=337&parentid=87 <em>edited by cymraes on 12/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 15:52
yes they're great been using them regularly for 3 years ... so I thought I'd get a voucher ... new customers only grrr nothing like rewarding your regular customers eh? Anyway I can recommend them, and am happy to pay full price for poochie, although a bit miffed! :-(
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 21:42
Best to ring Avis or Budget who have branches worldwide. As an aside, I have used my Irish drivers to rent cars in Ireland regardless of where else I may be living and they never asked me about residency status. Just happy with a copy and credit card. ...... Wait until you have an accident, they investigate, then you won't have a leg to stand on .... I had no idea! .... And so many don't! DVLA told me the absolute G0ds jones truth, personally not willing to risk it x
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 21:42
Best to ring Avis or Budget who have branches worldwide. As an aside, I have used my Irish drivers to rent cars in Ireland regardless of where else I may be living and they never asked me about residency status. Just happy with a copy and credit card. ...... Wait until you have an accident, they investigate, then you won't have a leg to stand on .... I had no idea! .... And so many don't! DVLA told me the absolute G0ds honest truth, personally not willing to risk it x <em>edited by cymraes on 11/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 21:02
Best to ring Avis or Budget who have branches worldwide. As an aside, I have used my Irish drivers to rent cars in Ireland regardless of where else I may be living and they never asked me about residency status. Just happy with a copy and credit card. ...... Wait until you have an accident, they investigate, then you won't have a leg to stand on ....
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 18:05
Devln, the only way you will know for sure is to call the Eire driving licence people ... I was told by the UK DVLA that my UK licence was not valid as I was not resident - lots of people are unaware of this as they believe as a UK passport holder they are entitled. My only advice would be to contract your driving licence issuer. Good luck xx
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 17:51
bumping as interested in the answer :-)
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 17:49
just returned to work and have to wear big girls shoes after being in birkenstocks for 3 years ... Tamaris, the way to go they are fab! There is a shop in Festival City near M&S and also a little booth. Am going to try the other brands you mention. But currently 3 weeks in, the Tamaris' are doing well!
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 17:48
this topic has been discussed at length - you are not resident in Ireland therefore your licence is not valid, even if it's still in date. You can hire a car on your UAE licence, we have done so on our UAE (ex UK) licences for many years. In fact Thrifty love a non-UK licence, no fines to pay they told us!
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 21:41
..... And a lovely platter of fresh fruit
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 18:55
Have a set of Cephalon from Crate and Barrel ..... So far do good, and am not fanatical about 100% TLC with them, very happy had Le Creuset previously - fab especially the casseroles and oven wear but very heavy for day to day. Best frying pan I ever had was something like 'bratoletti' or something (sp) from Costco lasted 10 years plus ETA Bialetti they also sell on Amazon, brilliant pans! Just googled <em>edited by cymraes on 09/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 18:01
Thunder, lightening very scary sandstorm and a complete downpour here at The Villa. Stopped now and beginning to clear. just off out to life up pots, take chairs from pool etc. And I'd just cleaned my windows.... AAAGH!!!!! I spent 20 minutes holding down the gazebo and holding on to poochie who was terrified and followed me outside, then my lovely friend came to rescue me .... DH turned up after battling through the 66 - blimey that was scary having a medicinal glass of vino! Pool is full of garden furniture, plants and other debris!
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 16:32
rain at the Villa ... real big blobbs! Poochie very confused x
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:54
Our pool is now fixed . Could you clarify this comment please cymraes? Yes, most of the pools in the Mazaya properties have had serious problems with leaks, I believe it stemmed from the poor build quality and then they have been left empty for a long period before filling - I was told that once the tiling has been completed they should be filled within 2 weeks to stop the grout from disintegrating in this climate. I was told that IML were brought in by Mazaya to rectify but from personal and from the villa website (http://thevilladubai.webs.com/apps/forums/ - search for IML and pool and you can see for yourself) you will see that lots of people have had massive issues getting the pools fixed. Now that most of the houses have been handed over for more than 12 months the pools are out of warranty and it is the responsibility of the homeowner/LL to fix the problems. IML basically bodge job them and in my opinion just spot fix until the warranty runs out, a friend of ours had his missing tiles stuck back with non waterproof grout! Our neighbours' LL has employed Those Pool Guys to fix theirs and it appears to be ok, we had a whole 14 months of chasing IML who in my opinion really aren't up to the job, and their foreman Zulfkar is very rude - DH marched him out of the garden for being rude. When you look at a property up here check with the LL about the pool and get it written into the contract that all pool rectification is the responsibility of the LL and personally I would say if your pool is not operational there should be some sort of reduction in rent (if we had to move to another one I would do this). Having said all that, and I've said it before, we love living up at The Villa, fingers crossed our pool is ok now and we hope to stay for a few more years, our LL is very fair and pays for all maintenance issues, but the pool issue was a big one for us to sort. Good luck!
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:43
and if your residents' visa is cancelled am I correct in understanding you only have 30 days to leave?
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 13:41
if I remember correctly the motoring programme on Dubai Eye in the evenings on a Tuesday recommended the Volvo saloons and the Volvo XC60 for commuting - said the seats were the most comfortable and the safety features were second to none. If DH had to do the commute to Al Ain or AD I would try to steer him towards one ... sorry for the pun!
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 20:41
stick to your guns, he will not starve himself - been there got the t-shirt xxx Don't make a big issue out of it, make his dinner ... encourage him to eat is, if he doesn't, take it away and don't make a fuss or offer an alternative, then try again at next meal time - mum is in charge! Strength to you Mellie123, my DS is 14 same rules apply!
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 19:59
Me too used because of shaks &cymres recommendations.They are really very good, fantastic & would recommend to all my friends. edited by kdina7 on 06/07/2012 Thanks Kdina7 - Supreme Way were brilliant and they've moved at least 4 friends within Dubai since after our recommendation, all with great experiences (I don't work for them!!) - they are polite, respectful of your personal items and a great price. We'd use them again with no hesitation and so would our friends.
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 19:56
been here 3 years and not lost any close friends .... yet!
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 19:22
We are in The Villa, A1 Mazaya for the last 16 months - bills varied from 1,000 winter to nearly 5,000 in the summer. Our pool is now fixed (for the second time) so our water consumption is less. The main part of the bills now are electricity (we are 2 adults and 1 child) and are very frugal, AC on only when we need it - and on 2 units upstairs at night. I am a devil for switching all the unnecessary lights appliances off, so would say we are very careful. Electricity last month was 1,369 last and water 422 last - so that's about 1800aed for June. Just looking back at the bills - big ones were: June 2011 bill was 1490 electicity / 3147 water July 2011 bill was 1482 electricity / 3648 water August 2011 bill was 1766 electricity / 2534 water But as I said our pool is fixed, which a lot are not on the second, third, fourth attempt. Wea are only losing evaporation of water 1- max 1.5 tiles a day in the heat which I understand is average and the average water bill since fixing is about 1100aed. It was a massive job to get it to be fixed properly and was my mission for nearly 12 months, I have the scars to prove it! IML are sh%t, excuse my language but they are! Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 17:57
Thanks cymraes! After 12 years of renting here, I have started to think that with probably another 20 years here, buying is a good idea. We chickened out twice before! I know the build quality is not the same as in Europe, but I can't really justify renting any more... and we don't own anything anywhere and we are getting old ;) Same as us, we've been here 3 years and have also paid a lot in rent, our plan is to buy in the UK and rent it out just to tick it over, that way we will know that what we have will be standing in 20 years and be worth more than we paid for it, even in the current economic climate. Our own feeling is that ok you can buy here but can you sell and break even/profit and what will the rules be then? Might be a different case if we had cash to pay up front here and no mortgage to pay but that's not the situation that we're in ... for us it's too much of a gamble if you had to cut and run, but as I say that's our opinion. ETA and the rules on residency after retirement are so flaky ..... and in 20 years we'll be that age! <em>edited by cymraes on 05/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 15:44
This is our second year at The Villa, we love it and moved from The Ranches here, it's convenient for work and school for us and the houses are good value for money, if you rent, our LL paid 4.3 million for our house off plan and now it is worth between 1.8-2 million. I really don't know if I'd buy a house here in Dubai having seen the way they are built, we saw how they built next door and it's amazing what render covers! There have been various teething problems we and other friends have experienced with new houses here in Dubai - which is why I personally wouldn't buy, where I am from all new houses come with a Homebuilders guarantee for 25 years on structural aspects of the house, I don't think they do that here which makes me worry that the house may not last 25 years. I am very happy here at The Villa but I know that some will say it's far out, some areas undeveloped and there are no community facilities, although it's been confirmed that Spinneys will start to build their shop here very shortly. Taxis and delivery food are starting to get easier. Good luck with your decision
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 00:02
Yum yum p!gs b-m .... So scrummy! 3 butter chicken, 1 chicken jalfreizi, 1 korma, 3 rice 13 naan - 10 for the freezer = 138aed! Fed 5 hungry adults. Loads left, Billy bargain, and highly recommended xxx
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Latest post on 04 July 2012 - 17:33
thanks DB, do you know if they will do chicken off the bone? DH is a bit fussy with bones in food (one of his many foibles!)
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 21:23
Exchanged ours for Emax vouches and got a laptop for DS, result!
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 18:10
This might help you, have a nice evening! http://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/search/all-locations/209-family-friendly
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 18:07
you're probably looking at a coffee table in that case, try Marina or that new place in Dubai Mall, Mudo, same side as Galleries Lafayette - they'd got some lovely stuff in the style of Marina.
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 18:00
Ranches is lovely, the only reason we moved was that we could afford a much bigger detached house with its own pool at The Villa for the same price as our 3M in Ranches, and it's closer to school and work for us, we lived at Ranches for two years and it was lovely.
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 17:21
I don't live there but I know that some areas are quieter ... search for Mirdif and you'll get some answers, it's a good location for getting to lots of places and Mirdif City Centre is really good.
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 17:19
I'd go to one of the big hotels as they will have lots of guests with children eg Madinat, Jumeirah Beach, Atlantis etc etc. DS came out to dinner with us frequently at this age, we always went early and that helped teach him how to behave when out ... he was certainly not allowed to be 'shreking' though, we sort of had rules at the home dinner table that we just carried out the same rules when we were out. I used to take something for him to amuse himself with (cars, colouring, lego) but nothing noisy if he got a bit bored. He was very good and still is .... aged 14!
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 17:12
we paid nearly 10% as LL wanted to protect his garden ... he has since allowed us to pave over the grass and agreed to pay for it. We were in a tight fix as we had two houses fall through 4 days before moving, so we had to pay or lose the house we wanted. DH wasn't happy but we were in a Catch 22 situation and we were in the end happy to pay it.
 
 
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10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

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Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

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