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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 20:28
Our landlord has sent us a letter by email to say he is not renewing our tenancy come 25th February we were under the impression we were to be given 12months notice for this , when we queried it with him first he said its in the addendum part that we got with tenancy contract which does actually say 60days notice which we signed . Does this mean we havnt got a leg to stand on? Should we take it to Rera?
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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 07:40
Yes they are great there are a few coming up end of month and Oct , I think there is also a Saturday coffee morning in Dubai mall too now for those who work sun-thur
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 08:28
You are not the only crazy one im looking into it too! I drove for nearly a year back home but failed my test the morning I flew out to Dubai so I am thinking to go with Emirates school, good luck
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 08:49
filmon tv is good e4 itv1,2 .3 etc also try meetup.com group there are loads of different groups you can join and have regular meetups , outings etc great way to make friends
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 06:46
Cheers everyone I didn't even know what vpn was trying filmon app
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 12:33
Hey there just acquired an ipad is there anything that works on it here in UAE? I tried to watch bbc iplayer and others and cant is there anyway round it?
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 08:52
I fly on sat and I started my list a month ago just everytime I thought of something it went on lits pretty full there now some of items are birthday cards, face wipes, shampoos, jars of Bovril, S@@sage and b@@con hair dye and the list goes on
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 08:46
dubizzle is so much cheaper than dragon mart I went to Dragon mart recently and come back emptyhanded not one bargain!
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Latest post on 29 July 2013 - 08:45
Hey I think Kempinski are doing afternoon tea which will be nice to do
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Latest post on 27 July 2013 - 12:53
Its def an aold one! so it maybe about to pack in too!
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 10:14
cheers!! im off there today !
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Latest post on 22 July 2013 - 08:34
I have done one day fast it was more more hard without the water than food for me headches etc but to be honest I am already grateful for everything I have and don't take things for granted
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Latest post on 20 July 2013 - 09:08
Hey there Jess welcome to Dubai I live in JLT area and im fairly new here only 6months, which cluster in JLT will you be working ? Are you living in this area too? yes try a coffee morning or if you are not into that go website called meetups.com there are lots of different meet up groups created in Dubai to join they arrange different day/nights etc
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 19:17
How much are tickets? can you still use entertainer vouchers if its Ramadan?
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 17:43
Leaving work now and hitting the pool :) I have less than 2 weeks to get a tan before going to UK for a wedding! I will NOT be the whitest person there Ha ha ditto im doing same thing athough I think most people back in UK have better tans than me!! Just hope the sunny days last until I go back!
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 08:31
best time I think enjoyable when its so quiet
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 14:24
No they are open from 10.00am or 10.30am till midnight weekdays and 01.00am weekends I checked the times when I went shopping last night. All of the coffee shops and restaurants are closed though
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 08:31
We're leaving the country in less than 2 weeks' time and we are still left with some big furniture items to sell (sofa, bed, table). I'm wondering what to do in case we are unable to sell them as I don't think it will be worth to ship or storage them. :( Hi what type of sofa? and table do you have ? have you put them on classified on EW?
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 08:28
Would you recommend booking in advance for Media One?
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 20:06
If you fancy a road trip one day let me know ha ha
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 10:04
we used to get some bit of sandstone go out in the street and do our own hopscotch
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 10:03
Cat's Cradles was very popular in my day, did anyone else use to play it? ha ha yes I loved it was quite good at it in the end!
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 09:49
Or your children will be starting at this school?
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 09:16
Home centre have some reasonable prices too
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 09:03
Ramadan Kareem to everyone !!!
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 08:47
That what I thought!
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 16:41
Hi there I have just recently done it but decided to go to jebel ali police station soo much easier 210 dhs 2 passport photos copy of ID and passport and needed a copy of tenancy agreement picked it up after 3 working days
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 08:26
cool cheers
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 08:22
I am sur everything will be fine and good luck!! where will you be living have his company arranged somewhere for yous to live?
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 09:08
Ithink they are on every half hour
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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 13:14
I moved over to the UAE about 3 months ago and have been trying to find a job which will pay enough for me to find my own accommodation or at least my own room. At the moment I am staying with friends which is getting a bit much. I was previously working as a TEFL teacher but am now considering a change in career, at the age of 35, I feel that it is very hard to break into a different industry here. It doesn't help that I am not entirely sure what direction to go in either. I have been thinking about getting some sort of life coach/guidance to help me narrow down my options, but I know these services are not cheep and finances are an issue right now. Does anyone have any good suggestions for me to help find my way again? I am feeling rather low, lost and I don't really want to go back to the UK as my options would be even less there with the recession. I am bilingual in Arabic (which I would have thought would be an asset here). I am sure there are many other ladies out there who are in a similar boat, what did you do to overcome it? Or how do you pick yourself up again and feel confident. I must say, my confidence is at an all time low. Sorry to be sounding all doom and gloom :( Thanks a bunch Hey there Shimsy I was in the same frame of mind not so long ago so I know how you are feeling, I have been here since 5th Jan and its took me till now to find a job , I too were applying for so many and not hearing anything back untill I decided to change type of job I was looking for , I applied for 2 jobs both at GEMS Wellington Schools and got interviews for both in the same week and was offered both why dont you have a look on their website Gems wellington on career page I know the school I will be working in opens brand new on 8th Sept and they are still looking for teaching assistants . Also timing here is so different to UK and you may find that you could be contacted month 2 month down the line for jobs you have applied for in the past, some advertise their vacancies well in advance here. Where are you living?
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 10:55
Thanks Ladies. I am currently at my landlords' office waiting to see his secretary. I am going to ask for all the stuff needed and hopefully this headache will go away. I read on the Ejari website that actually the landlord is supposed to do this. Grrr! Another expense. My DH is in such a bad mood because everywhere they want extra papers and money. What is the purpose of emirates id again?! Your are right there we found the same always more paperwork more forms more typing more money although its all worth it in long run ha ha. Our LL did our Ejari but did try to charge us 400 dhs !!! even though his secretary dropped him right in it and said 200dhs!!
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 08:54
We are fairly new here and have been to Barasti and Left Bank at Matinat which were both great :) Looking for suggestions for other places to try for a fun night out that doesn`t cost an arm and a leg! Thanks :) def get the entertainer books so worth it and so much choice , welcome to Dubai !!
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 08:51
yea I agree last night was soo much cooler
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 19:26
I cant wait to try Iftar where is the best ones to go to and at what time of day are they?
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 15:29
cheers everyone big help xx
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 07:44
If your hubby is sponsoring you , you will need your marriage certificate attested and translated , and educational if your planning to work straight away
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 08:53
Wed did not bring any furniture neither pleased as our things would not fit in this apartment we are in anyway so just brought personal and some kitchen things in suitcase last visit. We have bought 2 new beds out here and to be honest they were cheaper than back home you can get some great deals out here for furniture
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 08:48
Did they have red on them if you read the article on this website about guide to life in Dubai there is something about a red backed spider it may have been those, was it dusty and dry behind the drawers? as that is what attracts them also if you have a garage may be in there too
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 08:43
wow!! thats great 25 years eh Happy Aniversary !!
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 14:18
Hey there im 33yr old married no kids and we live in JLT i love it here and have enjoyed exploring Dubai since being here I too have applied for so many jobs and apparently quite normal to not here back or they can take weeks and weeks to get back to you best advice ring them and chase them up , also why dont you have a look at the schools here have a look at GEMS wellington academy go onto careers as it covers all of their schools, there is also JESS (Jumeirah english speaking school) , have you moved to Dubai yet or still in uk?
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 14:12
Have you tried the patches? I stopped with Champix for 7 months but fell off ban wagon !
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 14:54
Hey there wot sites are you registering on ? have a look on the jobs site on here its updated every week also if you go to GEMS school website on to careers section there are usually jobs on there whether it be admin or teachin assistant, have a look at charterhouse.ue send them your cv and they will contact you to arrange an appt with them find out more about you. Also try dubizzle jobs and gulfjobs, also linkedin can be useful . I came with my husband beginning of Jan as he was made reduntant back home but was offered a job here I left my job got married before we came, I am still looking for jobs I have only had 2 interviews so far one recently in one of the schools and am waiting for a date for another interview at a different school. Good Luck
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 12:38
defo!!!!
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 12:35
You are prob more likely to get a job within finance here rather than swimming instructor which would be better paid for cost of living here, have you had a look on dubizzle jobs also gulfjobs.ue or linkedin also ?
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 12:31
we live in a 2 bed apartment and we pay 240 dhs plam utilities per month and dewa 900dhs per month its the housing fee wot gets you that is clearly a tax and they say you dont pay taxes here!!
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 08:26
I would recomend jumeirah beach hotel and wild wadi right next door
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 08:22
My mum gets them done in UK and they use a filler from switzerland or something or sweden not sure its called perlaine and has recently tried another type mind she had some lumps last time and she had to massage everyday they did go away eventually but I think I can still see a tiny bit that doesnt quite look right , but she doesnt drink or smoke or go out drinking so she says its her treat so I say nothing . Next she said is botox on brow!!
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 08:16
Hello there ma and my husband were told all we needed from docs were hep b and booster for tetanus was told did not need any others but I asked the nurse who worked in the same surgery as me she is a holiday vaccination nurse so she knows her stuff , but I think if I was to ask insurance company they would prob have said everything when its not needed. Dont worry I am sure everything will be fine
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 12:48
I am after a coffee table book shelf standing lamp if you have any of those?
 
 
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