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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 09:04
We used Allsopp and Allsopp for finding our villa at JVT. They were very professional and I'd recommend them.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 21:33
Good luck with the unpacking! Fingers crossed Du will visiting us Thurs and Flymovers don't break/lose anything. ;)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 07:05
Thanks very much. We're moving at the end of this week so I'll pop down to their customer service place and sort out a service transfer then. Hope you enjoying your new pad!
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 20:02
Looking to move to JVT and wondered if it was serviced by Du or Etisalat? We're currently on Du so it would, theoretically, be easier if I can just transfer my service rather than cancel it and start afresh with Etisalat.
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 07:20
yeh hire a car, and remember there are cashless tolls in around miami. There are various tolls in Florida but that is now taken care of as all the rental car agencies now include a package to cover this ( by law) - choose your car hire with this in mind as it is a PER DAY charge regardless of whether you are using the tolls or not - about $12 a day ( usually to a limit) but varies from company to company! They did away with the ability to pay as you use and it is all now deducted automatically as you go through the tolls. IMO the pre-paid method generally works out more expensive though as the tolls don't normally add up to $12 per day unless you're driving around a lot.
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 05:43
If you want to go to any of the feature character breakfasts/dinners, such as Chef Mickey, I would advise booking in advance too as they get very busy. Also, take advantage of the fastpass system at Disney and Universal Express pass at Islands of Adventure/Universal Studios to reduce your waiting times on rides. Make sure you have some 'quarters' too for the toll roads around Orlando. <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 12/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 07:10
Seems like they are still continuing another 5.6 one at 1.58 am in Iran today. http://earthquaketrack.com/v/middleeast/recent <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 10/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 April 2013 - 20:00
Thanks lincolnimp - we're not great gardeners so won't be watering lots of grass and definitely won't have a pool! Hence, hopefully the bill will be around 1500 in summer and 7-800 in winter. Not as bad as I thought. :)
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Latest post on 06 April 2013 - 18:30
Looking at renting in Springs and was wondering what the average winter and summer DEWA bills are?
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 07:37
Thanks GG. I'll head up their this afternoon to see what we can find. I imagine most of the shops will be open in the afternoon rather than split shift. Hope so anyway otherwise it'll be a totally wasted journey!
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 07:11
I hear that that things are a bit tight there right now and that all shops are not opening ( if you get my meaning)- just for your info. Someone I know was just there . Pity. Do you also know if they are open in the afternoon or if they are split shift (morning/eve only)? I've never been myself so don't know much about it - am just putting Street 18b in my satnav and hoping to find it!
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 20:09
Yes a comforter goes inside the duvet. But you typically don't put a standard comforter inside a duvet. For example, we have a comforter on our bed and it's the thick, warm comforter, but it's in a gorgeous pattern that matches all of our bedding so I wouldn't want that in a duvet. We have a duvet but a plain, white down comforter goes inside of it. But if you have a thick comforter and it's getting a bit dated and you'd like to change the look of your room, you could buy a new duvet in a color and design that you like and slip that old comforter into the duvet. Does that help? Yes it does, thanks very much. I didn't realise a down comforter was the same as I would term a duvet. We're furnishing a rental property so I need to have duvet covers which can be washed easily after each rental. I'll be heading down to the shops now knowing what I need to look for (a down comforter with a duvet cover!). :) <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 19/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 19:28
So what they term a comforter is what those in UK would term a duvet? i.e. the bit that goes inside the cover? <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 19/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 08:08
That's what I thought too Nomad - best to have one in case you run into a tired and cranky cop and get busted! I'll check out Budget for a rental deal.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 00:39
Got one today from Dnata and I was surpised how quick and easy it was. For anyone who needs to know in future you need your UAE licence, passport with residency visa and 2 passport photos. Fee is now 200 AED. Next port of call is trying to find the best Orlando car rental deal! you do know that you dont need it to drive in florida if you have an english written licence, yes there was talk that an idp was required in florida but its just been revoked. I read and was told by my management company that a new law came in on 1st Jan: http://www.ama.ab.ca/travel/international-driving-permit-#Florida <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 18/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 17:14
Got one today from Dnata and I was surpised how quick and easy it was. For anyone who needs to know in future you need your UAE licence, passport with residency visa and 2 passport photos. Fee is now 200 AED. Next port of call is trying to find the best Orlando car rental deal!
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 16:16
Thanks. I'll head up there at 9am then. Only just heard that you have to have an IDL to drive in Florida now as well as your UAE/UK one.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 06:04
Just wondered how everyone was getting on with the eating plan. Any updates?
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 20:26
Fast day tomorrow so have taken the opportunity to p*g out on M&Ms tonight! ;) <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 19/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 15:19
I presume the green paper licence part is still valid though isn't it? i.e. you can just apply for a new photocard when you live in UK again without having to re-take your test? I hope so - don't want to have to take my driving test again! if you have the old one and its still valid ie you have told them of any new address then you dont need to worry about changing to the new photocard ones. but again its an offense if you dont tell them of any new address. yes you will not be required to take your driving test again, which is what scares most people. your licence is valid but not your photocard, which they have brought in and so has to be changed every 10 years to reflect the biometric data, same as getting your id card redone every 2 or 3 years now here in uae to update the biometric data etc. That's good to know. My photocard expired 2 years ago but I still have the green counterpart which is valid until I'm 70. I'll just get a new photocard when I eventually retire and move back to UK. Although I never told them I moved to UAE and have sold the house that appears on my green paper part - what do I need to do about that? After all, I can't change the address to my UAE flat and I don't have a property in the UK. Does anyone know if you can rent a car in the US using your UAE driving license? <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 12/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2013 - 15:11
I presume the green paper licence part is still valid though isn't it? i.e. you can just apply for a new photocard when you live in UK again without having to re-take your test? I hope so - don't want to have to take my driving test again!
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 21:34
Has anyone seen any spaghetti squash for sale anywhere?
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 06:43
Looks horrific. :\: These photos and video were taken around 6am according to the paper: http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/major-fire-at-2am-guts-jlt-s-tamweel-tower-residents-huddled-on-streets-in-despair-2012-11-18-1.483506
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 22:42
other than Stereophonics I don't actually have a clue who the other people are!). Yay...if Carlsberg made weekend! Me neither! Is it viable to drive and use valet parking do you know or will they be jam packed and out of parking spaces? (I've never been before but imagine it'll be manic.) <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 08/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 20:47
I have a friend visiting from Doha and she is hoping to get some maternity clothes at New Look. Has tried a variety of shops in Doha but not managed to find anything so is coming to Dubai to look instead!
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 18:50
Thanks ladies - I knew you'd know! I'll head to IBM then since it's nearby. ;)
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Latest post on 14 September 2012 - 18:14
Previous thread on this below: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=186303
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 05:16
Thanks to you all - sounds a good place to go then. (Was worried it might be a rip off dentist doing unnecessary work just to make money.) Hopefully I won't need any fillings but, if I do, at least I know that they'll be gentle and I won't be jumping out of the chair! ;)
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 19:18
That's good if Eid doesn't start till 18/19. I thought Eid was being called on Friday so it may be dry on Thurs night (day beforehand).
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 17:29
Does anyone know if it's going to be dry on Thursday night?
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Latest post on 31 July 2012 - 20:10
Great I'll go to the Marhaba one then as, unfortunately, my company don't stretch to sending me Virgin Upper Class!!! ;)
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Latest post on 31 July 2012 - 18:59
Are there any airline lounges you can pay to get into at T3? I know you can get into Marhaba at Terminal 1 and wondered if you could do a similar thing at T3.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 15:18
I've always heard it was banned, based on the 2008 incident (I was here when it happened) but I've never seen it on the banned list. Mind you, I went online to check out the various lists last night and all the relevant pages of the relevant websites, had nothing - so I referred to my 2009 list someon had posted on EW. Out of curiosity what was the '2008 incident'?
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 16:25
Good news. Thanks ;)
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 15:05
Are the food outlets and smoking rooms open in terminal 3 during Ramadan? TIA
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Latest post on 08 June 2012 - 20:58
Thanks all. It wasn't what I wanted to hear but were the answers I suspected. Ho hum - off to house hunt AGAIN! Seems to be an annual chore. :( dont sign an non renewal contract. I won't if I can possibly help it!
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Latest post on 08 June 2012 - 20:33
Thanks all. It wasn't what I wanted to hear but were the answers I suspected. Ho hum - off to house hunt AGAIN! Seems to be an annual chore. :(
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Latest post on 08 June 2012 - 19:44
Does this mean that they can tell us close to the expiration date that they will only renew at an increased price and reduction in the number of cheques then? If so, it looks like we'll need to start looking for somewhere else to live! :( <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 08/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 15:23
Just got our bill for our 2 bed in Palmera and it is 1000 this month. A/C has been on downstairs all day. I was 600 last month. HTH Thanks very much for the info.
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 14:04
Bump please :)
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 16:24
We're thinking of moving to a 2 bed villa in AR but was just wondering what the average DEWA bill is for these both in summer (when a/c is on permanently) and winter as we need to factor in running costs on top of the rental price. TIA
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 20:29
Is Premium Economy on Virgin to Heathrow the nice new 'purple seats' or the older version of Premium Economy seats? Back in October it was still the leather seats it has been for years. I don't know if it has changed since, but Upper Class is still as it was back then, so guessing not. edited by mich72 on 16/05/2012 Bummer - I'm going PE for work and was hoping for the good seats! :(
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 20:28
Is Premium Economy on Virgin to Heathrow the nice new 'purple seats' or the older version of Premium Economy seats? Back in October it was still the leather seats it has been for years. I don't know if it has changed since, but Upper Class is still as it was back then, so guessing not. edited by mich72 on 16/05/2012 Bummer - I'm going PE for work and was hoping for the good seats! :(
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 19:34
Is Premium Economy on Virgin to Heathrow the nice new 'purple seats' or the older version of Premium Economy seats?
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 07:37
I think it's illegal for a female masseuse to carry out a spa treatment on a man over here. <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 13/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 07:06
We have the same clause and our landlord is also trying to increase rent, so a definitive answer on "landlord discretion" would be useful Ours has that clause as well. I've tried the RERA calculator but it says no 2 beds in Dubai Marina found. Does anyone know if the landlord will be able to increase the rent or not?
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 20:01
I'm actually working in Downtown Jebel Ali at The Galleries. :cool: I just knew it!! I had to go to a bank at "the Galleries" last year and drove past 3 times before working out how to get in. I could see it from the road but only managed it on the 4th drive by edited by Jodel on 08/04/2012 I did the same the first time I went to the office - got it down to a tee now though! We seem to have hijacked the OPs thread - sorry Bird ; I hope you have found our recommendations on the Conrad useful though - definitely give it a go! <em>edited by DubaiCheekyB on 08/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 19:43
[ BTW are you the original CheekyB who went to Doha? if so and you are now back in Dubai maybe we could restart our Tuesday coffee meet-up? Regards Jo I am indeed but I'm working full time so won't be able to meet during the week. :( Wish I could though! Will have to be a lunch time coffee then, unless your work location is Jebel Ali where "ladies who lunch" are a bit thin on the ground I'm actually working in Downtown Jebel Ali at The Galleries. :cool:
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 19:09
That's great ladies thanks. Fancied the Conrad but want to be close to the souvenir shopping and cheap food court eats! The mall next to the Conrad has a good food court with cheap eats!
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 19:06
I agree with CheekyB the new one is FAB - Orchard Road is OK but looking a bit "tired" now BTW are you the original CheekyB who went to Doha? if so and you are now back in Dubai maybe we could restart our Tuesday coffee meet-up? Regards Jo I am indeed but I'm working full time so won't be able to meet during the week. :( Wish I could though!
 
 
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