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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 16:36

Thanks all really helpful. Does anyone have any experience with how long dmcc take? Buddha good luck with your situation, hope it all works out x

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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 13:30

Thanks sarahlou we did mine ourselves and the admin person in the company went with hubby to get his! Can I ask was that the same timescale for employment visa cancellation? Thanks

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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 22:47

Thanks chezmoi that's great, not sure what happened to my original post!!

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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 15:45

You should be able to get it fixed or replaced under warranty, I had the same problem and took it to abm care in Tecom, had a new one within 3 days! The next day I put it through the washing machine and killed it ? <em>edited by Puddle31 on 22/03/2015</em>

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Latest post on 08 February 2015 - 11:07

It's correct, we recently asked the bank about getting finance for a car and we were told we would need the same ( and copy of Emirates ID) if we wanted to buy a used car.

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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 09:31

Thank you simpleasabc that is a great help. I have my residence visa and yes hubby is my sponsor so hopefully it will be straightforward! Thanks again, much appreciated :-)

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Latest post on 21 January 2015 - 00:22

Thanks skyhighgirl

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Latest post on 20 January 2015 - 07:42

Mumto2 that's more my price range, where do you shop? <em>edited by Puddle31 on 20/01/2015</em>

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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 19:25

Thank you knowledge village definitely looks like the best option location wise! I've read somewhere that you need to have a health care number or receipt, do you know if this is the case?? This is definitely not the easiest process!

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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 19:25

Thanks couch potato!

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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 19:16

Thanks both I wasn't going to pay for the VIP/urgent as have some time to get it all sorted. Mrs13b was yours a VIP one? Don't know if it makes any difference!

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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 18:55

Hi all I'm a bit confused about where I need to go to have my visa medical done, I live near Tecom can anyone advise? Thanks in advance :-)

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Latest post on 01 January 2015 - 22:39

Hi All Happy new year! Can anyone recommend somewhere for allergy testing? I have a skin reaction to certain foods but I can't pinpoint the trigger :-(

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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 16:32

Thanks both, that clears that one up!

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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 15:47

Hi all Once I've got my Emirates ID can I still hire a car for the day on my UK license or do I need to get a UAE license? I've had some conflicting opinions Thanks in advance :-)

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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 16:32

Haven't tried apple cider vinegar but duct tape worked for me! http://www.patient.co.uk/health/warts-and-verrucas

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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 11:29

Thank you ladies, much appreciated :-)

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Latest post on 13 December 2014 - 22:56

Happybrit I'm definitely in the same boat with the meeting people thing! MOE or the dubai mall are the closest to me, the MOE one starts a bit early though!! :-)

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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 22:51

Hi Figs Congrats on getting married :-) I'm quite new here too and haven't braved a coffee morning yet! I'm 31 and would be interested in going to one

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Latest post on 06 December 2014 - 20:58

Thanks Marroosh, much appreciated! :-)

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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 16:34

Correct away, I would say that if she is eligible the household income bit still stands. Student Finance England are generally quite helpful, it might be best to give them a ring?

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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 16:31

Thanks Nikki that's really helpful :-)

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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 10:57

Thanks Dally that's great

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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 10:19

Hi Tringlady She should be fine if she is British, the grant will however be dependent on your household income. The tuition fee loan and up to 65% of the maintenance loan can be applied for without looking at household income but if you want the rest of the loan and the grant to be considered they will look at parents and student income. The grant is kept for those with a lower household income. Hope this helps?

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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 10:10

Thanks Nikki that is brilliant, I think I'm going to get a company to do it as I only have just over 2 weeks left before my 30 days is up! If you could share the procedure for the visa application that would be amazing! Thank you :-)

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 22:20

Thanks Dally, I haven't made it to Satwa yet, only been in Dubai for 10 days, any further directions would be appreciated :-)

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 22:18

Pink lily I mean knitters that would accept crocheters, the crafts are often confused and very different and there tends to be running 'banter' about which is better between the 2. I've been known to dabble with knitting needles but I'm just not very good at it!

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 22:14

Thanks Di will check them out

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 21:24

Thanks all I looked in daiso in ibn batuta mall and wasn't blown away, haven't been to craft land yet but was sure there would be more choice Ina place this size! Oh well looks like hubby will be dragged to craft land, crochet keeps me sane :-) if anyone knows of any crochet groups or even knitters who will accept someone from the dark side I would be really interested :biggrin:

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 21:20

No they have a small base out here and are taking nothing to do with my visa unfortunately!

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 17:39

Thanks mrs13b I suspected that was going to be the case, has anyone used an agency with success?

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Latest post on 25 November 2014 - 17:13

Hi All I am new to Dubai and to expat living so hello to everyone and apologies if this is a straightforward question but I am trying to organise my visa (being sponsored by my hubby at least until I find a job!) and I am becoming increasingly confused about what I need to do with my marriage certificate. I have the original certificate and have read in some places that I need to send it back to the UK for legalisation and in other places that I can take it straight to the ministry of foreign affairs in Dubai. I've emailed both and the embassy asking for clarification but I'm not holding my breath as their auto email responses say if you can find the answer to your question on their website they won't respond! Any help or advice would be really appreciated :-)

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