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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:37
Copy of the title deed. If you don't have that, ask your building management for a copy of the affection plan.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:28
It's really not worth putting up with these kind of emotional worries so early on in the relationship. Such concerns shouldnt be anywhere near your mind in the early days. I think you know what you need to do.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 10:40
He's talking about the big Golf House store in Al Quoz. They used to have nets at the back where you could use the clubs but that area's been handed over to another sports shop now, so they no longer have a practice area. But the Golf House stores at the Montgomerie and Jebel Ali golf clubs should allow him to hit a few balls on the driving range. In fact the shops at any of the courses should allow that; Emirates, Al Badia, Els and Arabian Ranches are other options.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 08:38
Thanks for that salsB, very clearly a scam and not even a particularly clever one at that. Sounds very similar to another Dubizzle scam from a couple of years ago that involved the selling of non-existent second-hand cars. The best advice from all of this is the old adage that if something's too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Has your daughter reported this to Dubizzle and the Police? At least that way she can help prevent other less-suspecting people from falling victim to these terrible people. No she hadn't as yet, but I know we need to let Dubizzle know, will the police be interested due to the company being overseas? Probably not, but you never know. You could just send a quick email or report it to the Al Ameen hotline. Definitely alert Dubizzle though as they will shut their account down immediately. There should be a 'Report' button on the ad, click that and post your description from here into it. They'll probably set up a new account straight away but at least the guys at Dubizzle will then know what to look out for.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 08:26
Thanks for that salsB, very clearly a scam and not even a particularly clever one at that. Sounds very similar to another Dubizzle scam from a couple of years ago that involved the selling of non-existent second-hand cars. The best advice from all of this is the old adage that if something's too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Has your daughter reported this to Dubizzle and the Police? At least that way she can help prevent other less-suspecting people from falling victim to these terrible people.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 23:21
There really isn't much point in warnings like this if people don't even give us an idea of what we need to be avoiding. Details please.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 12:09
How many do you need? Any more than 10 and you'll need to look at bulk wholesalers rather than retailers. There's a stall outside the big sports shop in Ibn Battuta (Cinema end) that does t-shirt printing, but as I said above they probably won't be able to do large numbers in that time frame. The same company used to also have a stall in MoE but that disappeared about 18 months ago. Think they still have one in Festival Centre as well. Sorry, don't know the company's name but it's something obvious like 'The T-Shirt Company'.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 11:14
There's a place in the corridor between Nautica and Athlete's Foot in Ibn Battuta that does it. They cut the original seam off and reattach it so you can't tell they've been altered. I have all mine done there. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 03/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 00:28
I take mine to the little shop downstairs. They're always happy to exchange them. I did AED2,000 last week and they were delighted. Obviously you still have to count them though, so it doesn't really answer your question!!
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 16:44
If it comes with a courier, you can just tell them your home address instead when they call beforehand. I do this all the time.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 15:54
Hope not, it's a four day weekend with lots of outdoor activities planned. :\: four days ????????:\: Yep :)
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 15:50
Doesn't look too good out there at the moment in Media City.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 12:33
Thank you SO much. Forgot to mention the first warning sign--6 months ago "Hi, would you like to renew now? One check, and big savings if you do?" er...not quite yet?? A title deed never came up. I will consider myself lucky based on how ignorant I am on these matters. This sounds remarkably similar to the scams that have hit Dubai in recent months. You definitely need to get out as soon as your contract expires and then thank your lucky stars you weren't one of the unfortunate ones. In fact, I'd report this to RERA as they're very interested in investigating suspicious activity like this at the moment.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 12:28
Bottom line is no title deed means no Ejari contract. Your advice is absolutely correct; a lack of willingness to hand over title deeds is never a good sign. However, the above statement is not strictly true - affection plans can be used to register contracts with Ejari, not only title deeds.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 12:00
Did mine directly online with AXA, didn't have to speak to anyone: http://www.axa-gulf.com/uae/en/home%20insurance <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:25
That being said, I don't guess a reputable agency would show a unit with outstanding fees, would they? Sadly, i suspect they would. Thanks for the idea about switching the internal. Might just do that, although if someone had a key to the front, wouldn't they have that key also? Obviously it's a possibility, but the landlord is more likely to keep a copy of the front door key than a bedroom door key (agents definitely won't have it) and if he did try he'd more than likely assume you've put a new lock in rather than switched it. Just buy a new one if you're unsure, it'll save you any worrying about it. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:20
You need to speak to the agency ASAP; they must have insurance to cover things like this, but the longer you leave it the less likely your story becomes. so you recon I shouldn't wait to see what she says? You can't wait another week. If you can contact her now about it then do so, but if not you need to report it to the agency ASAP. Personally, though, I'd be straight on to the agency immediately. Do you have your own contents insurance? <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:14
You need to speak to the agency ASAP; they must have insurance to cover things like this, but the longer you leave it the less likely your story becomes. And if you have your own contents insurance, that should cover it. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:07
I dunno if you are allowed to change locks .... As long as you keep the original and replace it when you leave, I can't imagine why anyone would object. In fact, I'd avoid renting from a landlord who didn't allow it. What possible motive could there be?
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 11:03
Does anyone know if these are available here in Dubai? My son has tried one at home and feels they are a good option for quitting. Nope they are banned Were they banned recently? I remember seeing them in various pharmacies about a year ago. Edit: You learn something new everyday! http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/pharmacies-selling-e-cigarettes-can-be-closed-2011-01-23-1.345729 <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 10:58
I'd just like to reiterate the advice about changing the locks. Everyone should do this as soon as they move into a new place as so many different agents could have keys to your home. It also stops any worry about landlords walking in uninvited. You can get standard cylinder locks from ACE for AED45 or more elaborate ones for AED100-450 from Minutes (Festival City definitely, but I imagine all their branches stock them). Just make sure you know in advance the width of your door as the locks come in several different sizes. It's very easy to change them, and fairly obvious, but if you do get stuck there are lots of videos on YouTube showing you how to do it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmw3IQMl3Ts Another very simple option (if you live in an apartment) is just to swap your front door lock with one of your internal locks (if you have keys for them, of course). <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 23:55
Looks like it was a small fire in the garbage chute in Armada Tower caused by a cigarette http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/cigarette-butt-causes-fire-in-another-jumeirah-lake-towers-high-rise-ex-tamweel-tower-residents-terrified-2012-11-27-1.485096 You really have to worry about the mental capacity of someone who does that. How do they even remember to breathe in and out every other second?! My building (80 stories high) has sealed the garbage shoots now after some idiot did the same thing. The amount of additional work that has caused is incredible.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 22:42
Nomad, that is a terribly sad story!! Im so sorry for you and your family!! I would call the police but all I saw was a white car speeding off. I couldn't even tell you the make of the car so not sure I would be of any help?! You should still report it as it may help with the victim's insurance claim. Also, if you can pinpoint the time, they may miraculously have the w@nker on camera
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 15:01
Rotetho, the term 'dumbing down' is actually quite a common phrase in the UK, but I can appreciate why you've never heard it before as it's generally used introspectively to criticise the way things have become over there. The TV being full of Kardashian-type reality shows rather than hard-hitting documentaries, and newspapers being full of celebrities rather than meaningful investigations, are examples of the media being 'dumbed down'. GCSE exams becoming easier each year and the existence of university courses on things like popstars are examples of education being 'dumbed down'. There are lots of other similar uses in other areas of society as well. It's definitely not meant in an offensive way.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:05
That's such a shame, but I echo the previous sentiments; this is NOT a company you want to be working for. I'd contact them ASAP and tell them you're no longer interested.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 11:35
Ecochic, I really was not comfortable handing over the cheque since I heard this is also illegal but this customer service guy told me it is the norm now with all banks. If it is illegal I will demand it back and report them since I hate being bullied into complying with these "so called rules" which don't even exist. They are such a***holes and it is really stressing me out. I earn a high salary and have savings and for all their talk of treating me as a priority customer, they have caused me no end of problems. It really sounds like you need to shut your account down and change banks. I know it can be a hassle, but you shouldn't be rewarding this sort of service with your continued business. I'm with the much-maligned 4-lettered foreign bank, but I do EVERYTHING online. I've not had to deal with one of their employees face-to-face since the day I opened the account several years ago, and the few times I've spoken to them on the phone they've been helpful enough. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 27/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 11:23
I wouldn't give a security cheque for anything over here and have never been asked to. I opened my bank account independently of my company and was given two credit cards without any problem. I also don't know anyone else who's had to give a security cheque for a credit card, but then maybe they're picky about certain industries (I don't know). There are plenty of banks over here; if one messes you around like this just move to another one and make a reminder never to deal with them again.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 16:43
http://jadopado.com/category/apple/iphone-5
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:42
I have the regular WIFI one with 3G ( 3G is free) and don't have to be connected to the internet or WIFI to download books You don't need to be connected to read them, but surely you must have a connection to download them in the first place??? Or are you using a PC and just transferring the books over from that? <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 26/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:40
Go for the Kindle Fire HD. That way it's both a Kindle e-book reader and an iPad Mini-type tablet for general internet use. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 26/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:34
People might not feel the need to do a fresh test if Spinneys didn't sell stale products. I've bought bagels from there which I've discovered have been hard when I've got them home. . Now there's a surprise; its not the person's fault - its' DUBAI to blame. Seriously. I'm pretty certain she's blaming Spinney's, not Dubai.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 13:27
No problem. Years of frustration have taught me that if the 'Contact Us' tab isn't immediately obvious, it will be hidden right at the bottom of the page in impossibly tiny writing. Good luck!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 13:05
For press enquiries, please email: [email protected] or visit the Press Centre. For other enquiries, please email: [email protected] Jumeirah Group Corporate Office Al Sufouh Road PO Box 73137 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 3665000 T Fax: +971 4 3665001
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 12:06
You might be able to find the name of it on here: http://www.stationerystore.co.uk/office-stationery-Pins-Clips-Fastners
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 11:23
Will the ipad mini be out here in time for Christmas? What's the price going to be approx? I've asked in C4 and one person said she had no idea when it was coming and someone else told me "December". The price of the ipad2 &3 have really come down in recent months. JadoPado have them in stock now: http://jadopado.com/category/apple/ipad-mini All their products are usually European shipments so they will have Facetime installed on them.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 10:14
Depends entirely on what you want it for. If it's just for home use as a laptop replacement then go for the iPad as it's the better device. But if you want more portability for use outside, then go for the Mini.
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 02:10
Yep, she looks amazing. Mind you, I reckon I'd have a certain glow about me if I had DB to come home to at night. He gets better and better with age too. Amazing? She looks like the boring talentless freak she is
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 14:55
Thanks here comes the sun, the eviction letter came from IFA on behalf of the landlord who manage the Golden Mile buildings. Anyone else from Golden mile buildings who have been in a similar situation as there is no title deed to register a case with RERA. IFA have no jurisdiction to be issuing eviction notices, so reply to them with the relevant section of the law for your situation (assuming you are correct) and tell them to back off and obey their responsibilities as laid out by the law or return with a Court Order. As I said, this is their responsibility, not yours.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 13:43
Yes, you're doing the right thing. You're not obliged to show anyone around, so why should you go out of your way if he can't be bothered to uphold his obligations to you.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 12:32
Minimum charge is AED 120, which gets you quite a long way. They'll give you a quote if you call them. Dubai Taxi now offer the same service - minimum charge of AED80 (for up to 2 hours) plus the driver's taxi fare to get to you.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:34
It's the Rivington and the Noodle House that have special offers on: http://www.madinattheatre.com/load_screen.asp?screen=Special_Offers
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:23
Thanks for clarifying. I'm just trying to be aware of the types of rules here. So then what does FZ-LLC mean? Free Zone Limited Liability Company
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:22
Golden circle is grass, general standing is on two wooden terraces either side of the VIP section.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:22
Noodle House By the way, I'm pretty sure you can get a discount at some of the Madinat restaurants if you have a theatre ticket. I think Noodle House is one of them. And parking is very easy, especially during the day. There's a huge underground car park there. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 22/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 17:24
If you're going for the Kindle, make sure you go for the Kindle Fire HD. A very, very good alternative is the Google Nexus 7. Both are 7-inch screens and perfect for all the requirements you listed.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 09:44
Every event I've been to in Dubai has had plenty of people selling spare tickets outside, so just go down there and see what you find. So many people here buy extras to sell at inflated prices or extras for friends who may or may not be able to make it, so there are always spare tickets flying around.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 09:38
Firstly, I don't know anything about your case, so I have no idea if you have the right to stay or not, but.................... Who has the eviction notice come from? It is my understanding that an eviction notice is only enforceable if it comes in the form of a Court Order issued by the Rent Committee. The landlord cannot arbitrarily make this decision, so if it is simply a letter from the new owner or his lawyers then it is not worth the paper it is printed on. The Rent Committee's decisions are fully binding and cannot be appealed, so if the eviction HAS come from them, your time is up. But if it is from the new owner, simply reply to him by politely stating your rights under the law and asking him to come back with a Court Order. The onus is on him to prove you should be kicked out, not on you to prove you can stay. It is therefore his responsibility to open official proceedings, at which point you'll be called as a witness to give your version of events. And remember, if no title deeds have been issued for these properties, then he is going to struggle to proceed just as much as you would, and there is also a huge backlog of cases with the Rent Committee at the moment due to all the scams. The first thing you need to do is to take all your documents (including the eviction notice) to the Rent Committee and seek their advice, as they are the only people who can really tell you where you stand. You don't need to open a case (that's his responsibility), just go and speak to them; they are usually very helpful. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 21/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 18:39
Also, what kind of equipment are you looking for? Sports Direct in the Outlet Mall has some ladies' drivers and hybrids in stock at the moment, but very little else. And if you do go to the big Golf House, check out what second-hand clubs they have in stock (they do trade ins). You need to ask the guy in the little kiosk who re-grips clubs. I've been able to pick up some great bargains from there in the past. Admittedly it's very hit and miss though.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 18:31
Looking for equipment and clothing but not keen on selection or price of golf house. Have you tried the huge Golf House in Al Quoz? You won't find anywhere else in Dubai with a bigger selection than that. No, can you give me directions? Not exactly, but it's on the main service road where all the car garages are, near Noor Islamic Bank metro station. If you type Golf House Superstore into Google Maps, you'll be able to get directions. <em>edited by HereComesTheSun on 20/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 18:25
Looking for equipment and clothing but not keen on selection or price of golf house. Have you tried the huge Golf House in Al Quoz? You won't find anywhere else in Dubai with a bigger selection than that.
 
 
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