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Mrs Orchid

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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 12:47
Thank you both. Are they good to work for? Do they look after their staff? Career prospects?
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Latest post on 03 May 2013 - 22:56
Practically everything is available in Dubai to kit out a house. Agree that you should take some photos, toys, Ipad. Which area will you be moving to? We live in Motor City which is very nice and suitable for families with children. If you need a wooden TV unit and matching bookcase, I am selling these and was about to advertise on here. Let me know if you would like me to email me the pics.
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Latest post on 03 May 2013 - 22:25
MQ: thank you. Please can you tell me the process? I need to send about GBP5K to the UK. Do you turn up with cash?
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Latest post on 03 May 2013 - 22:04
Has anybody sent any money to the UK recently? If so, who did you use?
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 22:01
GM: Tried phoning 974 4450 2555, no response, so have emailed them. Lets see what happens. Thanks for your trouble.
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 22:01
GM: Sorry forgot to say, will call Ryan in Dubai. Thanks for that also.
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 20:23
Thank you. Do I wait until the 30 days is up first? or can I do this at the airport when I come in? Am trying to work out how to book my return flight. Do I assume it would be ok and book for say, 6 weeks, or do I stick to the 30 days?
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 20:20
Yes, will look into that, thanks for your help.
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 19:42
Thank you all. Your comments are fair and never thought that it could be a risk to others. Trouble is, we cannot find anywhere to repair this anywhere.
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 14:28
Sorry to bother you all, but is there anyone coming to the UK fairly soon who can bring over a hard drive for repair. The documents on the hard drive are urgently needed and this can be done int he UK far quicker than where my DH is working at the moment which is Doha. He comes home to Dubai every weekend. So anyone leaving for UK from either Dubai or Doha, please can you get in touch. Help would be much appreciated, thank you.
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 14:13
KMT: they no longer offer this service. Is there anyone else out there who could recommend someone please?
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 23:57
marycatherine, thank you very much. You obviously know someone who is or have worked at this company. Its hard to make a decision as, the company he is currently working for are good and look after their staff. Problem will be when DH finishes his current assignment located in Qatar, will they find him something else, and where may that be? So he is happy where he is but is trying to find something else for when this project ends, especially if there is no other assignment for him to go to.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 20:44
My friends's DH is British and she is Japanese with a Japanese passport. She is wanting to have her second baby in the UK. Will she have to do this privately or under the NHS? She needs to make a decision and either have the baby in Dubai or UK.
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 11:46
KMT, thank you very much, will call this number.
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 22:28
Has anyone used a computer repair centre in Doha? or do you know someone who is does it privately? Really desperate for some advice please.
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 22:28
Because I thought that banks dont give you good exchange rates as advised on this forum. Is this not the case?
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 23:34
Happ1: no problem, will call them anyway.
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 11:16
Happ1 what was his/her name please and thanks for all this help.
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 11:10
Happ1, I dont see any information in your last thread. Please can you tell me the dentist your husband used? thank you so much.
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 00:49
Happ1: Thank you so much. I have been sitting here waiting for someone to respond to my post. Think he will need an extraction and needs to see a good dentist tomorrow latest. He is new to Doha and isnt aware of anything like this. It is so important to go to a dentist/doc on recommendation as you will know. Am sure your husband is working hard, they all do as they have to earn every penny! Thats why you cannot afford to have toothache and be off work. Will look for your response and thank you very much. Please also find out about costs as this is important.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 23:04
Please can anyone recommend a good dentist in Doha? DH needs to see one urgently, maybe an extraction. What are the costs like in Doha? Help urgently needed, thank you.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 11:51
This is not a credit card but a visa card, thats why I was surprised.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 11:12
Have asked this question before but have now found out the information from Al Rostamani. The maximum per day by your card is only AED 18000. There is a 3% charge on top and we charge AED 45 for sending money to UK. (Please bring your original Passport for the transaction). The 3% charge is what I wasnt expecting and wonder whether this is a new rule.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 11:10
We use Managala, a small Sri Lankan company who are absolutely excellent with all sorts of DIY jobs. Everything done to perfection! 055 2674497
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 10:16
no, not live in maid. Live out maid is what Im looking for.
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Latest post on 11 March 2013 - 23:23
Looking for a maid who can come every day to clean, cook, washing etc, not to live in. Can anyone recommend a good trustworthy maid. We live in the Motor City area and have a 2 year old son. We are out all day so need someone from say 5.30pm til 8pm approximately. My friend says Sri Lankan maids are good and reliable and I would like to try hear more from anyone who knows of one.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 01:25
Please note that the increase of 50K was only as an approximate figure, not actual. No, she is not part of the greedy clan and neither does she want to do anything outside of the UAE law, that is why she is wondering what would be acceptable. She knows and has been told by the real estate guys that rents have increased in this area - but she doesnt know what is legally acceptable when it comes to renewing the contract.
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 10:33
Does anyone know of Western Digital in Jebel Ali? We are not told that this maybe the repairers for Geant. Got a number from the internet but cannot connect.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 21:03
Sorry to ask again. Anyone bought anything from Geant? They have a repair warehouse in Jebel Ali but dont know name of company or location. Geant are not answering phone or emails.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 17:52
Thank you very much, good advice
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 16:35
Am sure EW members have some experience in hiring a car when you arrive at T2 Dubai Airport. Just need to know which company as there are so many on the internet. Dont have any experience on this at all so would welcome your views/guidance. Thank you,
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 15:11
But he has already flown with them a few times and checked in the main luggage a small case weighing about 8kgs and no charge was made for this. Im confused!
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 14:54
Ive done this from London to Dubai and, as long as your total luggage is 20kgs, there is no charge. I took a bike in a bike case. However, I dont know the rules for Flydubai.
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 23:48
Thank you to both of you, very informative and we now know what to do. We were also told that going through Uranus travel maybe ok but havent tried them as yet.
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 22:09
Thank you all. If I want to use UAE exchange, where do I go to please?
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Latest post on 06 February 2013 - 00:57
Sorry to ask but what is the procedure you follow? Never heard of Al Rostamani before.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 22:22
Yes, the family is staying in Dubai while he works in Doha all week and comes home at the weekend. Im asking because he has a busy job and booking weekly flights im sure will be just another thing to do. Can you book flights in advance for say a month? i.e. 4 flights
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 21:31
My son is selling one. Give me your email and I can send pic
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Latest post on 29 January 2013 - 23:22
We live in Dubai and DH has just been offered a job where he remains based in Dubai but travels to Doha weekly. He will leave Doha on Thursday evening and return to Doha on Saturday night. By the way, his job is working in Doha airport. What is the easiest way for him to arrange his weekly return flights please? His job is demanding so looking for the best way round this.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 20:41
Hello Alison, remember the guy who was interested and took my plants, do you have his contact number or email please. Think his name is Conrad. I have some stuff he wanted so need to get in touch. Thanks.
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 17:16
Thank you for all this information. EW has such useful members. Keep up the good work guys!
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 15:26
Sorry if this has been spoken about before, but DH will be flying in and out of Dubai frequently due to a new assignment. In order to beat the long queues at immigration/customs etc he would like to purchase an E-gate card so he can save lots of time at the airport. Where can he get one from please? How much? Is it usual for the company to get one for him?
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 00:10
I can highly recommend Mangala who can be contacted on: 552 674497 or 554 469359. His workmanship is perfect, very reliable and reasonably priced. I call him for all sorts of jobs, very obliging man!
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 11:05
Amelia, not set up for online banking yet. My bank is irregular and now wants to charge for all past statements. I think any bank has to send 'official' statements with their letter heading etc but am having such a lot of trouble.
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 10:51
Having difficulty asking my bank to send me monthly statements. I have asked for months and they send one and then nothing for months until I chase again. This has gone on for years now. They are now wanting to charge me to send me past statements whichis annoying. Anyone else having the same problem?
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 22:04
swarovski: I am selling a bookcase, TV unit, large mirror, office chair. Let me know if you are interested.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 22:21
Thank you to you all. Notheragain, please can you give me your email to send you his CV? Thank you once again.
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 17:40
What are the symptoms? How old is the child?
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 17:38
Just emailed you.
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 15:59
I know a good man I always use for painting, putting up shelves/curtain poles/bookshelf assembling, he does all sorts. His name is Mangala and from SRi Lanka. He has a small team who work with him and they are all brilliant, very reliable and reasonable. Mob: 552 674497 or 554 469359.
 
 
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