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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 16:19
Get todays National. They have an expert spell out what a landlord has to do to give notice, and what is and isn't legally allowed. You will feel much better when you read this and can then show it to your landlord. Even if he really does want you out to live in it himself/family member, he HAS to give you 12 months notice in a notarised letter delivered to you.
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Latest post on 19 November 2013 - 10:39
At the moment it is true. Apparently KHDA has refused an increase to the fees so the Board has decided to close the school from the end of this academic year - June 2014. I guess one of the options is for parents to pressure the KHDA to allow an increase to fees to keep the school open - although that might just be the excuse rather than the reason for closure.
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 12:54
Waitrose have delicious fresh turkeys but you have to order them early December. Unfortunately they don't do big fresh turkeys, and with 12 people for dinner, I need the biggest available (usually about 11 kgs)
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 12:53
Spinneys have the J.O. ones in all of the stores I've been in, including the Um Suquiem one.
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 12:42
Are there any Butterball in town? I can only find the Jennie O ones and they seem to have been in the freezers here all year ! Not sure about their expiration dates :(
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 14:11
Get your friend to call their UK agent. Simpsons Removals Based in Kent Tel: 01322 386969 If she has a container number or any official documentation, they can probably track the effects. If she has nothing, then it is going to be difficult. There is an outside chance that ReloGulf did the decent thing and at least shipped her stuff - although they wont have paid anything ! Good luck.
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 13:13
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your friend may never see her effects again! I know a family who have just come here from the UK, who also used Relogulf to ship their effects plus their boat. Paid everything upfront. When they arrived here - no effects/no boat. They did, however, receive an email from the company in the UK who collected their effects, to ask that the family confirm the instruction received that their effects be trashed !!! The outcome has been that the family has had to pay again to have everything shipped. The husband went to file a complaint with the Economic Dept, and was told that there were already claims of over 6 million dirhams against the company, and that the economic Dept didn't know where the owner was! Your friend needs to get someone down to the Economic Dept to file a claim, and to ask them if they know where ReloGulf had their storage warehouse, as her effects may still be in it! Other than that, she should contact the UK agent for ReloGulf and ask whether by any chance, her effects were shipped anyway. If they were she has to be prepared to pay all costs again. Did she get any Bill of lading from Relogulf? Or a receipt with UK addresses on it ?
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 10:48
Forever 21 - yes they are. I'm never quick replying I'm afraid, as I tend to only come on to the site once a day. I live in Khawaneej (not far from Mirdiff). I work during the day, and only get back at about 4:00 p.m. Give me a call on zero five zero six nine eight seven three five one, (not in the morning if possible). thanks
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 14:21
Friends used to take their dog to Jebel Ali, but last time they were there their car, and the dog, were photographed by a municipality inspector. They were told if they were seen there again they would be fined AED 10,000 !! They were told no beaches in Dubai allow dogs - even those out of the way ones that are empty most of the time.
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 12:02
Hi Fiat500 - I will be homing my little tortoises soon and it would help to give the new carers a copy of your sheet ( I just know I'll never get round to doing one!). Let me know the best time to post my email address as I don't really want it on line all day. Many thanks. Laura - if you have it already, can you email it to me??
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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 11:50
veeinmirdiff - I'd be very interested in your trees. My garden needs more for shade. Happy to buy them off you as well. I live not far from Mirdiff (if the clue is in your user name ?). Please sms me and I'll call you back - number is zero five zero, six nine eight seven three five one. Thanks
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 14:28
I lived in JAV for a number of years, and loved it. BUT..... We had one of the better villas, i.e., didn't leak when it rained, didn't have rats, , but the sewerage system was forever getting blocked, and there always seemed to be some small bit of maintenance required every weekend ! We did our own maintenance if it was small, as that way we knew it had been properly repaired (and didn't have to wait for the maintenance company to get round to us). Even allowing for refurbishment, I don't think the villas are worth k130, especially if you are responsible for your own maintenance! One of the reasons that the redevelopment didn't go ahead (apart from the obvious lack of funds) was the presence of asbestos in the ceilings. It wasn't safe to break them down and allow asbestos to get into the air as the school was still open in the middle of the village. If anything happens to the villa roof, tenants will now be responsible - ouch, expensive!! The sewerage system will not have improved after 5 years of non use ! The Recreation Club is still open though, so new tenants should have access to the pool , tennis courts, squash courts, restaurants etc. I think the village will come back again, if only because people live and work in that area and other communities are still expensive. But, unlike Arnie, I won't be back !!
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Latest post on 22 July 2013 - 14:13
We have had various Explorers for the last 8 years. Love them. One had a wonky a/c, but the others have been great cars. Big enough to put a single bed mattress in the back (when the seats are down!)
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Latest post on 22 July 2013 - 11:56
I have the 12 sisters of Laura2's babies, plus mama tortoise, and they all live in the garden. Between 9 a.m. and about 5;30 p.m., you would never guess that a single creature lived in the garden as they are all safely in their beds (burrows). Even the tiny ones have their burrows, under the plants, to stay cool. Mama spends most nights asleep by a sprinkler head , getting soaked 4 times over. The babies come out for a few hours and then disappear again for the night, coming back out at about 6 a.m. for breakfast. There are a number of shallow bowls (plant pot saucers in different sizes are good) around the garden as well. As long as your torti has access to shade and water, she should be fine during the summer.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 12:14
I wear gas permeable hard lenses. I usually get solutions from either the pharmacy or next door at the opticians in the Spinneys centre on Al Wasl Road. However, I go on holiday in a couple of weeks, so if you get desperate I have a spare bottle of wetting /soaking solution, and probably a cleaner you can have.
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Latest post on 20 July 2013 - 22:29
Just seen this. It's easy to get to. From Mirdiff, head towards Mushrif Park on the Khawaneej Rd. Drive past the park, and you get to a big roundabout. At the roundabout go left.(road 222) Once on that road, take the first road right and the walking track is just ahead on the left. At the moment it has a weighing station there for people wanting to enter the 'lose and win gold' fitness promotion.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 12:50
many thanks Latifa is closest. will it do? she has a health card. Even with a health card she will have to pay to see a government doctor, that's why others have suggested taking her straight to a cheap (cost wise) private clinic.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 11:40
I've been drinking it for 26 years. My cat drank it for the 19 years he lived with me. Keep your water tank clean and there should be no problem with the tap water.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 11:30
was 39 degrees at 8 am. I still ran 10 km outside at 7 pm last night; there was some "cold" breezes so it was really pleasant. I'm impressed :) I picked up my boys from the metro at 9pm last night, and it was still 45 degrees !! My dog didn't get her late night walk as I thought it was still too hot for me, let alone a hairy monster, so impressed you went out running !
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 11:41
I have always got my deposit back. In fact, at the moment I have the nicest landlord in the whole of Dubai, who not only sorts out any problem within a day or two of my reporting it, but has also already given back my deposit because he doesn't like being responsible for it ! So I am renting a house with no deposit held by the owner :) Your deposit is just that - a deposit! Landlords or agents can deduct from it - like the cost of repainting even when they don't - but you should always get something back.
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 14:42
If it is in season, the Grand Grill at the Habtoor Grand serves a great Lobster Thermidor.
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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 14:40
It used to be that if you were working for a company, with a contract, then you had to ask for their written permission to work elsewhere. Your Labour Card is for the Company who got the card for you. No doubt someone else will know more, but I don't think you can use your current labour card for your own venture.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 21:05
Unfortunately I don't live close enough, but are you sure you want someone walking her at 11:00 a.m.? I have a Lab and walk her between 5.30 - 6 in the morning, and after 9 at night. it was about 42 degrees today at midday. A friend lost her young dog after a well meaning relative walked her at 5 p.m. Pup overheated and nothing could be done. It was tragic. So if she is being walked then, please make sure she is back in 15 minutes , into a cool room with plenty of water.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 13:59
Agree with Noddy2 completely. My 4 loved/love it here, for all the reasons Noddy2 kids did. My kids earned their spending money by doing housework and gardening as I never had a maid while they were growing up! Bonus - when the first 2 went off to University I already knew that they could cook, clean and look after themselves :) My 3rd one is about to fly the nest, and the 4th is here for another 2 years. They both use the metro and buses to get around, with the occasional taxi from Metro to home late at night. Generally life here is good for teens, BUT you have to do your part in warning them about the dangers of growing up - just as you would anywhere else. Despite this being a Muslim country, alcohol is readily available, as are certain other substances. There is nowhere near the amount of peer pressure on kids here to do stupid things as there is in the UK, but letting your kids know what will happen to the whole family if they run foul of the law is worth doing. Other than that, my kids had, and are having, a ball, and all 4 consider this place their home :)
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 13:42
And once again the tenant suffers! There has to be a rule put in place to protect the tenants in all this! Why can't the Developer go to the rent committee when an owner does not pay his service/maintenance charges, and have a lien placed on the rent? The tenant can then pay his rent to the committee; they can pay the charges that are outstanding, and any money left can go to the Owner. While the fees are outstanding, the owner cannot change tenants and cannot increase the rent. Also, the Developer has to prove the charges are genuine before the lien is agreed. Bet they'd all pay PDQ if that was going to happen!
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 13:51
I take my dog swimming at Dog Walk, and the little dogs always look as if they are enjoying their day care. Mine is a bit big for their day care - but she loves the swim!
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 11:50
I know 2 lots of parents who have already accepted places at other schools for their children, starting from September, as neither set of parents can do a pick up at 2 pm from 2014. Moving their children after January 2014 is not an option due to KHDA rules, so they are doing it for the new term. It does seem to be a bit short sighted of the school. Wonder if it will affect the KHDA rating?
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 14:16
Broadchurch - really good entertainment! And it has David Tennant! Two good things for the price of one :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 14:13
I wasn't being sarcastic!
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 14:04
Callam - if he was intending to rob you, you actually told him your DH wasn't there !!!! Please be careful with information you give callers at the door. Government officials carry their ID, and genuine callers have never been upset when I have asked them to wait while I check with their office etc. And when my DH is away, I never tell them that. I usually say he is bathing or sleeping and either answer their questions through the gate, or ask them to return later. <em>edited by mrsg on 21/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 14:11
I only need about 50 printed. anyone have any recommendations??
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 07:26
Arohadxb - yes it was you, and yes that was me :) Will try and find them on line - thanks. DB - unfortunately I live a long way from Disco Gardens so wouldn't be able to get this stuff to their gym.
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 17:17
bouncing back up for the evening shift.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 17:08
There is only one month of school left in this term. Just keep them home and enrol for next term. But the school has a policy of them paying for the biggest term fees regardless of when in the school year they start! that is terrible and surely cannot be legal !!
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 17:03
Poshpaws are sending their driver out to look. Will go back and see if I can spot him again as well. Hope they catch him - can't bare the thought of him being hit by a car on that road :(
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:48
Any contact name/number?
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:46
Are you surethere is no alternative to this school? Because this is not a good start to your relationship with your childrens educator. I would feel seriously ripped off if I was asked to pay for a term that I was not even in Dubai. Approach KHDA and ask for their advice on this. Other than that, there is not a lot you can do that will not affect your place offer from this rip off school! If you approach the press then the school may withdraw its offers of places for your children because of it.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:19
Dog is still alive and is now in Khawaneej res 1, near the Family Village. I've left him some water, but he runs away as soon as the car stops. No chance of me getting near him. I will try later with some food. His ribs are sticking out!! I seem to remember there being an animal rescue lady near Mirdiff. Does anyone have any contact details?? Thanks. ps - he has more of an alsation face with upright ears now that I can see him without cars whizzing past !
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:17
Dog is still alive and is now in Khawaneej res 1, near the Family Village. I've left him some water, but he runs away as soon as the car stops. No chance of me getting near him. I will try later with some food. His ribs are sticking out!! I seem to remember there being an animal rescue lady near Mirdiff. Does anyone have any contact details?? Thanks.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 13:23
Golden Labrador, not Retriever - sorry.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 13:04
Labrador, not retriever - sorry.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 12:21
Mods - I have posted this in pets, but can you leave it here for a short while as well please? On my drive in this morning I saw a male dog running up and down the central reservation almost in front of the Municipality Vets on Khawaneej Road. I stopped and ran across, but he wouldn't come near me and I didn't want to get him so frightened that he ran into the road! So, if anyone in Mirdiff/Mizar area has lost a large yellow male, looks like he has Golden Retriever in him, it might be him. Sorry, I couldn't do anything else to help him.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 12:15
It sounds like you have a pregnant rabbit. Mine used to hate being picked up when they were pregnant. Rabbits are very sensitive though, and if she is pregnant, and feels threatened, she will abort her young. They can also absorb some back into their system and have them later if times/food are hard! Amazing things really. Doesn't help you though. If she is pregnant she will be looking for somewhere safe to have her babies. Put a big box with straw in the garden and see if she likes it. Of course, she could just be growing up and wanting to burrow because that's what they do :) Mine lived permanently in the garden - burrows all over the place. Now we have tortoises - MUCH bigger burrows I can tell you ! You can neuter rabbits, but most vets won't guarantee the outcome as they don't always come out of the anaesthetic! I took mine to Al Safa vets. Try them for advice initially.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 12:42
I used one of these services late last year for my DH. He had been at a trade show and I thought being picked up in a buggy and transported round the airport, instead of having to walk it, would make his day. Unfortunately, he was collected just outside the plane - no problem - but was then walked the entire length of the concourse, with the meet and greet person at his side. He then joined the massive queue to go through immigration - just like everyone else! There was absolutely no benefit from employing the meet and greet team. He could (and obviously did!) get himself to immigration and baggage under his own steam - but he was supposed to be whisked through the airport and immigration , that's what I was paying for. My emails to the booking centre went completely unanswered. So if I were you, and happy with Marhaba, I'd stick with them !!
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 12:29
I knew today was going to be a bad day, so I saved this thread to read today. Have just read it from start to finish - and I feel so much better :) Made me smile,love it :)
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 09:21
Basically the company moves luxury yachts around the world for the owners. Sound more glamourous than it is ! I won't be on line again until this evening, but if you leave a contact number/email I'll let you know as soon as i see it for you to remove it.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 12:26
My son will be selling his Cyberman head tomorrow at JAPS car boot sale.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 10:54
Any of Kate Morton's books. Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel The Man who Forgot his Wife by John o Farrell Citadel by Kate Mosse (and the others in this series)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 14:24
Not interested in reading it. There are too many good books I don't have time to read - why waste it in this one.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 14:22
I have a cream leather sofa and it was also colour stained with a red cloth. I got it clean using Johnsons Baby Wipes! A friend once told me they remove almost anything from anythng - and they do! <em>edited by mrsg on 21/11/2012</em>
 
 
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