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Rowellian

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Latest post on 27 July 2016 - 11:44
Good luck with the move. Maybe worth considering which school your kids will attend and then decide which area to live in? Lots of new areas and lots of new schools!
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Latest post on 12 June 2015 - 13:14
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 15:24
Hi I have a GS who is now 13. We got her as a puppy whilst living in the UK & brought her here around 8 years ago. She's long haired and has had no problems regarding the heat, although she is treated as a pet and lives inside & the AC is left on for her during the warmer weather. She has never had any skin problems, although during the summer she is shaved! When she was younger she was walked twice a day and off the lead, so she had the opportunity to run and get lots of exercise. All big dogs will need lots of exercise and attention especially when they are young. All pets are expensive. She is a very loyal dog who has been a big part of our family. The children came after she did and we have had no problems.
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Latest post on 03 November 2014 - 10:34
Done
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Latest post on 03 November 2014 - 10:11
Siemens Sorry not sure of height. Could you buy dishwasher from IKEA?
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Latest post on 03 November 2014 - 09:45
I've just had an IKEA installed and re used my integrated dishwasher! I had the same problem but I raised the dishwasher up so that I could still use my old dishwasher and use the IKEA door front. By adjusting the door to fit the dishwasher, I then used a dummy panel from IKEA at the bottom. Happy to take a photo of it & send it you!
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 15:14
Sorry to hear about your situation. We went through exactly the same thing a year ago, landlord wanted more money, we said No, she said get out then, we said No, she gave us 12 months notice on the pretence that she was moving in. We moved out & 2 weeks later new tenants moved in paying can extra 90,000 per year! We filed a case & after five hearings we lost and we have no idea why! The paperwork was lost and at the final hearing they closed the court and some officials came out, handed out paperwork to inform us we lost! Not willing to file another case or spend the time on it!
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 16:46
My kitchen is being taken out today, electrical sockets moved then a new floor is being layed this week before IKEA delivery & install my new kitchen! I'm buying built in appliances from Better Life! I also looked in Emax. Floor tiles are from Dragon Mart, still trying to find the wall tiles..... Where is Ceramic City? Opposite Deira or Mirdiff City Ctr? Also still getting quotes for worktop, as finding lots of quotes expensive? Using Blitz Star to remove kitchen, remove floor & re-tile, sort electrics & paint <em>edited by Rowellian on 07/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 August 2014 - 12:28
There is always a lot of movement within the school, people leaving and arriving last minute. There are lots of new schools opening up too, it may be worth just ringing around this week and getting in contact with as many schools as possible, to see who can offer you a place, or even add yourself on a few waiting lists. Places often come up very last minute, when somebody doesn't return after the summer. King's are opening up two new schools, not sure what years that are opening up though. Nord Anglia, also a new school opening in September. I think there's a full of the schools on this website. Good Luck!
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 18:58
Yes Beachcombers was very nice, great for the kids, yes they did have Turkey! We had a table on the beach! Anymore ideas? Thanks
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 17:08
Looking for ideas for Christmas Day Brunch suitable for families. Preference would be a table outside? Done Beachcombers twice, looking for somewhere different this year?
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 15:56
Hi Did IKEA remove your current kitchen? Where did you buy your granite work top from and do you mind me asking how much it was? Did you have any integrated appliances from IKEA? Thanks
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Latest post on 28 July 2014 - 15:56
Does anybody have any idea where bathrooms at a reasonable price can be purchased from?
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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 14:28
The law is on your side, but I think it may depend on the judge and who your up against....... Good Luck, whatever you decide to do.
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 11:06
Hi I have the following error message appear when I am trying to send an email, any ideas? Cannot send message using the server iCloud;- Your message has size 28.7 MB, which exceeds 28.3 MB, the maximum allowed by the server. Select a different outgoing mail server from the list below or click Try Later to leave the message in your Outbox until it can be sent.
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:43
I think you have to go to the court to receive your judgement. None of it makes sense and it doesn't seem to make any difference what the law states! The law states in our case that the landlord cannot rent the property out for 2 years after serving an eviction notice and can only evict a tenant if they themselves are moving in or selling etc....... New tenants moved in 2 weeks after we moved out.
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 11:45
So after 5 hearings, we lost! So I guess the laws do not make a difference. Landlords can give notice, and move new tenants in with no consequences. Well I wouldn't call the 5th hearing a hearing, there was a lot of shouting in the previous court case, then the court was closed and some officials brought out paperwork for all the people waiting for their cases to be heard. My DS was informed that he needed to come back to pick up paperwork. Guess what when he went back to RC, they couldn't find our paperwork! So we have no real idea what the outcome was other than the court officials telling us that the judge couldn't call it & that we both had a case! Whatever that means? <em>edited by Rowellian on 06/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 16:59
I've used Hewitt & Son and I can honestly say they were the worst company I have ever used in 7 years in Dubai!
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 14:28
Blitz Star! Used them twice got curtain poles, shelves & pictures put up, they did a great job! <em>edited by Rowellian on 26/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 14:27
I've just downloaded it for £14.99, for a year!
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Latest post on 22 February 2014 - 17:43
I heard all Emirates staff will be moved to the new villas currently being built behind Meydan.
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 13:23
Maybe Dragon Mart?
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 13:22
Blitz Star have just left my house, they have been here for 2 1/2 hours and they have put up 3 mirrors, 22 pictures and a set of shelves. This is the second time I have used them and would highly recommend. They measure everything and do not leave a mess.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:03
Not sure when it is due to open but I've been told by DSO residents that it will be next to the pineapple building. You can always get parked at Spinneys at DSO. There is a forum for The Villa, search under google. Sorry can't remember web address. <em>edited by Rowellian on 26/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 12:53
Hi We were at AR for just under 3 years before moving to The Villa, and just started our 4th year here. Have no regrets. The community facilities have taken longer to get off the ground but we have no regrets about moving here, in fact recently purchased our own villa. You have to drive everywhere in Dubai anyway, so makes no difference that I drive to DSO for Spinneys rather than Motor City. Carrefour is also opening up at DSO, and it's only just down the road. Yes you can get more for your money that at AR. Lots of people out walking, running, on bikes etc... so very similar to AR in that respect. The only thing it lacks of community pools, but then lots of villas have their own pools. Or some people have joined Polo Club or similar.
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 17:18
4th Hearing lasted all of 2 minutes, judge asked if my DS wanted to review the latest documents from the LL or go for judgement. He decided judgement as just going around in circles and LL not backing down. So now it's in the judges hands to review both argument and case files. Date set for mid Feb. Will update you.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 12:00
Go to the Rent Committee for advice and if necessary file a case. We filed a case against our LL, which is ongoing. It takes time. Our next hearing is next month. If the LL will not pay up the RC have the option of putting a travel ban on them, so they will not be able travel in and out of Dubai. It can take time to recoup costs but worth the effort. The RC also puts a notice in the Gulf News paper in Arabic naming and shaming these LL's. Please go to the RC and find our for yourself. He will have won if you don't do anything about it. Keep everything in writing from now on, keep a record, take photos, keep all invoices and receipts! <em>edited by Rowellian on 23/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 11:23
4th RC Hearing tomorrow............. Still going on. Still looking to hear from people that have been to a hearing themselves and their experiences, rather than 2nd or 3rd hand. Thanks
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 16:29
Also ask the school what happens to the youngest children when they arrive at school? Do they have to make their own way to the classroom with their own bags or does somebody escort them to their classroom and wait with them until the bell rings? I have seen some very young children that are on the bus who look very lost, all on their own. It's a great chance for a parent to get to know other parents and teaching staff. Also check how long your child will be on the bus for each way? This will depend on how many drop of & picks up on your bus route. It has to be your decision.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 21:39
The villa was relet for an extra 90,000 per year! The LL is hardly ever in Dubai, I understand away with work a lot. Lives in a very very large house.
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 21:36
The correct notice was given and told LL moving in. If anybody has any experiences of RC I would like to hear about them! Thanks
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 13:29
2nd UPDATE - Second hearing over. LL offered 5000 of which we turned down. Nothing could be agreed so the LL now has to file a case against us. Date has been set for the third hearing in January, of which I'm guessing will be postponed again so that we can organise our counter claim.
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 19:46
What about next.ae, deliver from UK, smaller selection than UK but worth a look!
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 21:05
UPDATE - First hearing Sunday just gone. LL sent mother who has POA with lawyer & one other person. RC asked her for responses to what was noted on our claim form, the general response was didn't know? The case has been postpone for 7 days so LL can put together there defence and counter claim. They were able to get a copy of our claim form after the first hearing! So back there next week. Will update again next week!
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Latest post on 30 November 2013 - 19:24
Hi I have an iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s I would like to sell as I have upgraded to the latest iPhone. They have always been kept in cases edited by Rowellian on 01/12/2013 <em>edited by Rowellian on 01/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 17:49
34,000 4 x classes
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 14:16
Yes, will do
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Latest post on 23 November 2013 - 18:41
How about a newspaper from the day he was born? Seen them online? Or a photo book of various photos including some old ones, maybe ask everybody to dig out some old photos and email them through!
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 10:21
We have attended both Repton and DESS and for us DESS wins hands down. But some schools suit some children and not others;- here are some of my observations;- They are very different schools so you have to weigh up what is more important to you. Repton has 10 classes per year where DESS only has 5! You are a just a number at Repton, nobody knows who anybody is, where the staff at DESS are more likely to know your childs name, for example the receptionist and librarian. If Christmas carol singing and concerts/plays are important to you, then DESS is the school for you. Repton don't host anything to do with Christmas. Also as far as I know Repton still don't have a hall to host any concerts. I think they still use the internal areas between class rooms etc. Repton is much stricter and rigid, for example if you child forgets (or parent) forgets their library book then they will have to wait a week to change it, they are not allowed in the library, where at DESS they can change their books as many times as they like during the week and are welcome to pop in and out of the library after school or even during play time. It is much harder to be included in one of the sports teams at Repton due to the high numbers and they will only be selected if they are the best of the best and can get changed on time and quickly. Repton also send home serious amounts of homework. There are several more reasons why we prefer DESS, but all schools are different so you have to decide which would work better for your child and your family. VH is a new school but only heard good things about it. Foremarke is owned by Repton, so assuming will be ran like Repton.
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Latest post on 24 October 2013 - 14:22
How can I find out about a company license number here in Dubai and what the company is allowed to trade as?
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 13:16
Where can I buy the metal wardrobes/cabinets to put outside in a car port?
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Latest post on 18 October 2013 - 19:39
Gary Thompson from Allsopp - 056 234 9853 We were in same situation, tired of moving and landlords!
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 18:24
How about using a teenager to dog sit rather than baby sit as such! Pay them an hourly rate. Not sure if there are any teenagers in your apartments or close by who would be interested?
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 13:13
Thanks ShellAR! Did you install the solar panels yourself or did you get somebody to fit them for you? How many solar panels do you have?
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 15:30
DESS, the kids are much happier so the move worked out for us.
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Latest post on 29 June 2013 - 12:20
My children both attended Repton but we decided to move them to another school as it wasn't for us. We found the school to be too big, at the time there was 11 classes in the year group, not enough western children for an English school, not enough events such as carol singing, school productions etc... Not much emphasis on fun learning, too much homework on a daily and weekend basis! Not enough facilities for the amount of students at the school and the school is still not finished after 5 or 6 years of being open. There are lots and lots more reasons but all children are different and are suited to different schools.
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 09:55
Bump......
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 12:02
Where would you recommend in Cyprus for a holiday with a group of girls?
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 17:55
Repton was only meant to be 6 classes per year but ended up being 11 classes in some years! Repton is still not finished 5 years later! Also inadequate facilities for the number of children!
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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 13:05
Thanks for info, was thinking about using them. Which company do you normally use? Thanks
 
 
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