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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 11:10
Hi ladies, I tried to look in previous threads but cant seem to find anything on Springs 1, can you let me know how many pools it has, shops, supermarkets etc? any pros or cons re living there? Traffic getting in and out specially towards media city? TIA xx
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 17:04
We are paying 145k in 4 cheques- it is a compound like villa with a shared pool and squash courts. Its just me and my husband and 2 dogs so we want to move somewhere a bit smaller as we don't really need 3 bedrooms. You guys are more than welcome to come have a look :)
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 16:52
Hey NinaSimone, I live in Jumeirah 2 and the maximum our bill has gotten to was 3K. We are currently looking to move out of our villa, it is a 3 bedroom with a maids room outside and a front and back garden, would you be interested to see it? Cheers
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 01:45
All i can say is this happened to me, but at my own wedding. The next day i realised that some "friends" moved themselves closer to the head table and in turn moved DH's family friends closer to the dance floor and therefore away from the rest of the family friends table/family. By then I was on my way to our honey moon and DH basically told me to S*d it and who cares. But yes, I was furious as we had gone to so much trouble to set up the seating plan, for someone to come on the day and decide they wanted to change the tables.. we basically had something like table 10 is sitting in the middle of table 1 and 2.. ARGGHH!!! :D
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 17:39
Hey! Im looking to move out of my villa but its Jumeirah 2.. its a 3 bedroom with a maids room outside.. if interested pls let me know and I will drop you a line with more details. Jx
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 09:52
hey breteuil, We have made a decision to leave our house in Jumeirah 2, would you be interested to have a look? Sure ! Thanks We are looking for a 5/6 bedrooms villa, pool and garden. Let me know how i can get in touch with you or when i can send you my phone/email. ah! Im afraid our villa is only a 3 bedroom with a maids room outside.. there is a shared pool for the compound. Goodluck with the house hunt!
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 15:31
hi emlsnre, I ve just dropped you a line, you can remove your email ID :)
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 12:32
hey breteuil, We have made a decision to leave our house in Jumeirah 2, would you be interested to have a look?
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 10:59
Hey Silver, Maybe I can help, can you drop me a line on jihanebayt at gmail dot com Let me know when you do so i can remove my email ID from here. Cheers,
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 14:07
ahhh i just rang her no reply.. Ive just dropped her a line though... You are right.. slightly fed up of cleaning up p*** all the time haha! Ill surprise him with her ;-)
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 13:50
Hey Green-ish, Thanks a lot for asking! Haven't been in touch with Verity yet, discussed it with DH and he thinks that should be last resort so we are trying different techniques now. He only interacts with the male dog when he comes over to my DH and always on his terms so doesn't over stroke or anything and I do all the telling off if there is any, if he pees now around my DH, my DH will just walk off and clean up but wont say bad dog or anything like that, must say the peeing has reduced but I suspect we will get in touch with her very soon, just need my DH to convinced that is the only way to go, I need it to stop 100% not 80% of the time :)
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 16:24
Hi myriam polel , We currently live in Jumeirah 2 and are looking to move (its a 3 bedroom villa), would you be interested to have a look at our villa? If yes, drop me a line Let me know when you do so I can delete the email :) welcome to the neighbourhood! <em>edited by JJMagrudy on 23/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 16:17
Not at all! Never even shouted at him.. I will usually be the one who will sternly say NO to the doggie.. which is why we are baffled as to why he lets it out a bit everytime he approaches him.. Will definitely get in touch with Verity :)
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 14:22
Guys this is excellent! Thank you so much! I had read previously that Verity was amazing with dogs but that she had left! This is great news, will get in touch with her asap :)
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 12:41
He's actually quite old, he's 6 years old.. or so we think.. we adopted him so the exact age is a slight mystery.. We have another female dog who is a year and a half and we have never had that problem.. Yes he is very submissive and quite nervy by nature but hes been with us for over 4 months now and is definitely showing signs of confidence but the peeing still goes on sometimes! Thanks for your reply Green-ish :)
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 09:51
Well I own 2 dogs and I have also had neighbours complain about one of our dogs peeing on their small patch of grass outside their villa, she thought they were pooing (our dogs always poo in our garden), she screamed at my husband hysterically, she did stop when she realised it was only a pee and not a poo! We went over the next day with a box of chocolates and apologized.. can you imagine how sheepish she looked?? She started apologizing profusely for shouting at my husband! :cool: AND I always find poop dropped right outside my front door every single morning, so if im not careful I may just have a nice surprise when walking out.. do I complain? No it's just not worth it and I doubt your dog did his business right outside their front porch!!! lol:\: piece of advice? Ignore! ;)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 17:12
I know the best dress maker that I couldnt recommend enough, but she is based out in the Villa.. She made my wedding dress and 2 other ppls wedding dresses and evening wear dresses too..
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 17:11
My pleasure! :) Hope you feel better soon x
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 17:06
Hi Beebers, this is an extract from the UAE Labour law.. Sick Leaves The employee is not entitled to any paid sick leave during the probation period. However, after a period of three months continuous service following the probation period, the employee is entitled to sick leave not exceeding 90 days whether continuous or not in respect of every year of service. However, the employee will only be entitled to leave wages during the first 45 days of sickness, as follows: (1) Full wage for the first 15 days. (2) Half wage for the next 30 days. (3) Any following period will be without wage. Goodluck ;-)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 15:43
http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/expect-significant-drop-in-mercury-spring-starts-march-20-2012-03-18-1.448988 bwahahahha did they just call it spring?!?!
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 15:05
thanks :)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 12:21
Hi angelofnorth, Please drop me a line, I might be able to help? Let me know when you've got my address so i can remove it Cheers <em>edited by JJMagrudy on 18/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 11:58
coconnell I did and also replied? Did you get it? :)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 11:29
brilliant :)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 11:27
let me know when to remove it :) <em>edited by JJMagrudy on 18/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 11:14
ohh maybe im not sure! Ive been telling everyone haha! Not sure about DEWA bills in summer as we moved in in september.. the maximum we'd ever paid was 2k.. but i have also heard that bills can go up to 3k.. not 4k! eeekk... Its in Jumeirah 2, one road off jumeirah beach road opposite the dubai ladies club :)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 10:59
Hi Kelly1814, We live an in older villa and the only solution is to install the split unit ACs! although our current AC only needs to be on for a short period, cools the whole house down then we switch it off. We are currently looking to move out of our villa in Jumeirah.. let me know if you would be interested in having a look at it?
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Latest post on 17 March 2012 - 21:56
hi, please drop me a line on xxxxx i might be able to help :) <em>edited by JJMagrudy on 18/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 15:56
Yep this works!
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 15:07
Hi Pingu, cant view the page...
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 14:46
Yup I just nipped out too and its HOT! Yikes
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 14:45
Okay I guess the best thing to do is to ring/visit the schools and ask what the entering age is.. I know people in the IB and British system and their kids all seem to be going in at 3 and a half years..:D
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 14:24
Hi DC, Most kids in Dubai get into school (KG1) at age 3 and a half.. Im not sure you have the option to keep you DS with you till he can get into grade 1? At 3 and a half I would imagine he wouldn't be the youngest but the median age really.. Nursery is usually before they go to KG1, usually 1 and a half and 2 year olds.. up to 3 and a bit I think.. Good luck!
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 14:02
My father has worked is banking for over 40 years and he always says.. no debt is good debt.. full stop.. cash is king always I've lived for over 25 years and can safely say that rules and regulations always change and it is usually not in our benefit specially when it comes to owning property here. Good luck!
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 13:15
yes I always worry when my house is cooler inside than it is outside.. arghh this is going to be a long summer gals! my poor doggies.. :(
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 09:52
Is "winter" really over and summer here??? We have slept with the AC on 2 nights in a row now.. it is MARCH! :\:
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 09:27
Ah perfect! Thank you so much, I might just get the M&S ones and the organised mums one too! yes i need that many calendars haha :D
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 23:41
Goodluck!! :D
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 23:35
oh im not too bad then.. been here 25 years and hopefully going to be on move no.6.. its funny you keep hoping it ll be the last time you move till you leave Dubai...
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 23:13
Yes their service is impeccable and also easy on the pocket too ;-) hmm v hungry now!
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 23:08
Hey Guys, Any idea where I can buy a calendar that I can stick on my fridge, I cannot live without a calendar (goldfish memory an all).. am I imagining that such a thing exists? TIA
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 22:26
want to move into my house :D Still trying to find someone to live in our current home so we can move for the 6th time!
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 22:09
I've only tried their delivery service so not sure about seating..but definitely yum! Me and hubby ordered 3 days in a row :)
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 21:58
They are in Barsha and yes they do deliveries all the way to Jumeirah 2 AND the food is still hot! http://www.bricklanedubai.com/ Try the Peshwari Naan (not sure if thats spelt right) but basically its coconut Naan :D Also the person who picks up the phone is a westerner! Lol really brings a new feel to british curries ;)
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 21:54
Over 5 times and now about to move yet again! haha And I grew up here so yes no house really feels like home for a long time.. i find the trick is to make the house you are living in as homey as possible for the period you're in it :)
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 21:00
brick lane! The best of british curries! I love it :cool:
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 20:36
Try the gold souk by the creek.. Im sure I must have seen some there. Goodluck!
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 17:35
hey! also post it on K9 website and on their facebook page :)
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 15:20
Oh just saw the photo!! Amazing!! I personally have 2 dogs so cant have a cat unfortunately, although I am hoping one day i can train them to like cats :) But if you need help I can spread the word and definitely try to find her a temporary home. Let me know :)
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 15:07
That is terrible, &^&$^&*!^$&% ! I have a friend who was going to adopt a cat this weekend.. can I get more info? How old? Whats her name? To find on dubizzle? I checked but couldnt find her!
 
 
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