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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 19:30
Spinneys DSO had them yesterday, but probably defrosted... <em>edited by emlsnre on 29/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 15:32
Whipping up nicely at The Villa....
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 10:08
When family have stayed we have always covered everything. Friends that have stayed have been mixed, some we have covered others have insisted on splitting. I think you are right, when you reverse if to £'s it does get expensive for people. It will also depend on how your guests are set up financially, I would never take them somewhere really pricey if I knew that they were going to be uncomfortable with us picking up the cheque. Having the entertainer books helps...
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:11
You can download the title deeds from the Land Registry £4, it should say on that who it is mortgaged with.
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 19:42
Glad to hear this is still the case, we had a call from our LL last night telling us to expect an Agent today as he is selling. So at least we know where we stand when any potential new owners come to view. Will make sure they understand we are not packing our bags in a hurry!
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 17:58
It is like anywhere, you need to make your own mind up. You can see from just this thread that just a small group have VERY different opinions based on their actual experiences. As much as we have wanted it to work for us it hasn't, the level of care that we had been used to just isn't here for us. Now this may well be the same at other schools here also, so alot will also depend on your expectations. We were told that they had applied for an increase, but I do know friends who never received the email... poor admin again. The justification for such an increase though is beyond me, and yes I saw the email where they listed ALL the wonderful new specific study rooms.... come on honestly...
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Latest post on 19 October 2012 - 15:44
If you haven't already why not put it in the actual Villa forum, there is a Sales Available section there. http://thevilladubai.webs.com/apps/forums/show/4168696-sales-available
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:13
Camel Cuddling experience no longer exists - I rang about this last week. Camel racing season has just started. Races seem to be scheduled every week but the times and days vary depending on how many camels are entered. But races are generally held from about 3 - 5pm. You can call this number to find out for any particular week: 055 676 006 THe camel racetrack is exit 37 off the Al Ain Road (Behind the Outlet Mall). Near the camel race track is the Equestrian Centre (exit 29 off the Al Ain Road). Here you can have a camel experience where for 180 Dirri you have a talk about camel husbandry, a 45 min ride into the desert and taste some camel milk. You need to pre-book this so they can get the camels ready. Contact number is Karen on 056 177 2856. This was the old Desert Ranch where they did Camel Cuddling, now called Al Sahra part of the Jebel Ali group. Camels are really well looked after here, and they have a cheeky baby one called George! Beautiful desert sunsets..
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 21:00
I thhink you would be looking at anything from 1200 and up for half leaae, upto 2500 for full lease. Will depend on how many days, how the horse is stabled etc....
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:34
I got some in ACE at Festival City...
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:25
Ah men..... Aren't they just great!! If a teacher gives a kid 'special care' then they're in the wrong school! Tell him to wind his neck in.... absolutely agre and love that - wind his neck in!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haha, I'm on form this morning Claire... Xx
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:21
Ah men..... Aren't they just great!! If a teacher gives a kid 'special care' then they're in the wrong school! Tell him to wind his neck in....
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 10:21
Some schools are on half term next week and others the week after. So it shouldn't be too bad.
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 09:21
I would steer well clear. We went last day of Eid, it was horrific! I suspect that the whole period will be the same, it is not an enjoyable experience.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 14:11
I have heard good feedback about Christa also. Has about a 2 month wait list for appointments though..
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 12:24
Why don't you hire in water slides and big paddling pools from Favourite Things. DD went to a great party where they did this, there was a supervising adult at each piece, tge kids had a great time, lots of water guns, music they had a ball..
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 11:25
Moroccan Oil and straighteners, or if no time a hairband! Sweet Almond Oil is meant to have a natural sun barrier, I use it at night for my crows feet, but have a friend who uses it on skin before applying suntan lotion also..
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 19:36
I use Melanie at Ted Morgan Motor City for cut and colouring, happy so far.. <em>edited by emlsnre on 15/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 16:32
guys, in what stable do u have ur horses? my horse is stabled at Al Sahra Equestrian Center, its on the al ain road near the rugby ground[/quot How do we contact you.?
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 14:02
Have always used Phillips solicitors basedin Basingstoke, Hampshire.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 20:11
It's also irritating when works comes home with an X next to it when it is clearly correct. I point these out also and ask them to adjust the mark accordingly.... Just sloppy and lazy.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 18:12
I always correct them and make a very calm and polite note that I have done so, not that this makes a difference in my experience!! LOL...
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 18:08
Lovely over at Al Sahra at sunset, have taken some great pics you could call them and ask if you could do it there...
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 13:13
Interested to hear, my mum has been quoted £500+ so far...
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 15:43
Have you checked out http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/ for the UK side...
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 08:34
Sorry to crash this thread, but for those with older visitors coming do you know who they get their travel insurance with? My mum is 72 this year, and quotes for insurance are coming in around £500 and over! She dies have Crohns Disease so obviously that has an impact, but just wondering if anyone can recommend a company they have used that are a little more inexpensive.. TIA
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 16:42
Thanks Hotpot, just checked FB site and Rachael lives at The Villa where I do, so have left a message...
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 16:30
I emailed Maria from the website and she got straight back to me, and then brought it round to my building this afternoon. The cost is AED 150 each. Ok I will check again, the email I have is for a [email protected]
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 16:00
I tried emailing them to ask about price, but it got bounced back so don't think it is working properly. I think I saw somewhere that Tora Tora boutique in the Green Community is also selling them. They do look very cute, will try contacting again.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 11:46
Never been upto BAS....do you know how long it takes to drive there from the villa/dso area ? May have to give it ago at Xmas, thanks for sharing :-) I do it in 40/45 mins from the Aldea Gate..
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 11:42
It may be better to give what kind of area of IT you are looking for, Support, Programming, Security etc.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 13:06
Thanks emlsnre, I don't know if its renewal or not - its the standard blue contract and does not say 'renewable' or 'non renewable'. It does have a standard clause that says 'renewal is at the discretion of the landlord' but my understanding is that even with this clause , the contract is automatically renewed if neither party takes any action prior to expiry. Yes that is correct, it has to actually say Non Renewable, if it doesn't then it renews.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 11:35
If it is a renewable lease then regardless of whether there has been no communication it will automatically renew. If he wants you out then he has to give you 12 months official notice, the new buyers if they have any sense will have taken advice on the fact the property is tenanted an will know they are legally bound to give you 12 months notice. Make sure that the deposit money is passed onto the new owners.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 11:20
How about the white water rafting in the Wadi Park in Al Ain.... http://www.wadiadventure.ae/ And for runs have a look at http://www.dubairunning.com/index.html. Not sure if they have anything for the period you are looking for, but a nice safe pedestrian run.... Paddle Boarding around the Burj Al Arab http://www.surfshopdubai.com/services/surf-adventures/ 90min Camel Tour in the desert at http://www.jaresortshotels.com/Properties/AlSahraDesertResort/TheVenue/Overview.aspx beautiful as the sunsets, think they do a champagne one too now. edited by emlsnre on 05/10/2012 <em>edited by emlsnre on 05/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 19:41
Whilst working in Germany I came across a really nice market in Aachen, very traditional. It was a fair while ago so not sure if it still takes place, but I got some beautiful tree decorations which still go up every year....
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 09:19
Comedian.... Not a leg to stand on. Just keep advising that you will be renewing as per UAE Law unde rthe esame terms as the last year. Assuming you do not have a non renewable lease. Any changes as others have said require 90 day notice, and ll can only increase if rent calculator confirms anincrease is due. If he wants you out then he does have to complete a specific form or have notarised a 12 months notice as I understand it. Stand your ground and don't let them bully you, you have the law on your side.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 19:17
Bought some yesterday in the Ranches at the Marche (which is a Geant shop), so maybe they have some at Geant if the Ranches is too far for you. HTH I must have completely missed it, I was there yesterday looking for it! Doh.... will try again tomorrow..
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 18:43
Sounds like an Indian take of WAFI...
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 13:27
Haha.. I won't ask who for! Have a good time.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 12:30
Does you dd swim for a club. We are with Hamilton and they had 200 tickets to give away to members. Just a thought. I think you will be fine, it is huge and when we have been to see the diving championships it looks half empty but there are lots of people...
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 11:02
The kids naked and changing together would not bother me. I would absolutely be bothered by the fact that the kids were in full view of visitors to the school! Absolutely, was just about to say the same thing. A that age they really don't care and neither should they in my opinion. But I would be really unhappy if I knew that people other than staff were able to see children in a school wandering about naked.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 12:31
The classes run by Nick and Scott at Table 9 (in the Hilton Creek) are brilliant - and they do a bread class - check the Table 9 website for details....... I would second Table 9... Some friends did the bread course there, and were kind enough to deliver some fresh to our door... It is amazing, I can't eat the bread I can buy here, plays havoc with my stomach... But this stuff was superb... I am definitely getting myself in there to do it.
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 20:31
I know it is easier said than done, and being here with such a diverse cultural group, where some kids are expected to be reading fluently and know all their times tables by the age of 4.... BUT 5 is still really young, maybe she just isn't ready. I would just try a relax and not worry too much. Have you spoken to the teacher, if they feel she is struggling they should really be talking to you about what options you have in terms of support.
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 11:53
I don't have a particularly high opinion of any teachers my dd has had here in Dubai to date. But I do think that you need to give it a chance, not even one month in yet so they will still be settling in and getting to know one another. Even if the relationship wasn't working I think you would find it very difficult to convince the school to move your child, it would be seen to them as admitting their staff had failed. If you went that route I think you would see the defence barriers rise quite quickly. The important part is you state You don't like the teachers style, but how about your child?
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 12:23
DH has it....Man flu overload! Its taken him about a week to get over it. Oh the pain he endured...wasnt particularly happy when I told him to take a teaspoon of cement and harden the .... up! Didnt whinge after that though. **LIKE LIKE**
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 08:43
Try sweet almond oil...
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 20:30
Our dd loves Black Beauty, Just William, age dependant Dr Who, Grange Hill, I did a list of older genre TV, let me see if I can find it. Oh I loved Grange Hill, Take Hart, Byker Grove, Tiswas, Saturday Swap Shop...happy memories. :) Ah Sat Swap Shop.... Happy Days..
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 20:21
Our dd loves Black Beauty, Just William, age dependant Dr Who, Grange Hill, I did a list of older genre TV, let me see if I can find it.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 17:37
There were police at the Al Ain loop at 4:30ish... Plain clothes taking photos of a silver saloon, lots of little yellow forensic type markers.... Police at all exits I then passed....
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:31
There is Polercise which I think is pole dancing/acrobatics combined. But it is 100 a session so maybe the one you have already seen, or they do 10 for 800.
 
 
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