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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 20:44
Only afew weeks ago had our marriage certificate attested, used a company in the UK, paid for fast track) but they were brilliant and did all the stamping for us. If you need the info let me to.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 20:35
Going back I was told about EW, thought the whole idea of a forum, very odd and strange, but I must say thou the most darkest of days, ladies on here have always helped and I have met some brilliant friends from this forum. A very warm welcome, hope the Op enjoys, Im sure there will be lots of giggles, tears, laughter, sit back and have fun. Ps, Thursdays arent the same anymore!! lol
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 20:29
Not sure where, but maybe joining the OP!!!! lol
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 09:40
Dr Madhu opposite main post office in Karama is excellent and you won't need a bank loan for the treatment. He is also very gentle and considerate.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 19:30
Please contact FF helpline and leave a message, is there anyway you can look after the kitten until FF have space?? let me know how you get on and maybe I can make a call to a friend in FF and see if they can get the kitten on the rehoming list.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 18:27
Happy to hear the Keratin worked for you, yet it didnt for me, wonder what went wrong?? 1200dhs it cost me, what a waste of money.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:03
If we live outside the UK and earnings are tax free, can I ask why we need to do a tax return?? hubby doesn't.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 16:39
Johnson's Baby Shampoo was recommended from the salon I used.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 10:35
Don't get caught out like me, the agent I was going to used was a scammer and don't be fooled, he also had a Card saying he was registered. Just make sure you have all the correct details and info before handing any cash over, and never write cheques out in the agents name.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 10:16
My hubby has just changed companies and he has been asked to provide an attested copy. Your LL needs to do this for you.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 09:17
As I recall your LL has to give you 48 hours notice for viewing, and he is not allowed to do this without you being there, unless you give him permission. When my LL was selling I was very understanding, but I would not let them view last Xmas Day, the agent was not happy at all. My LL gained entry without permission and was told he was breaking the law. His attitude was its my property and Im going in!!!!! They think they can do what they like
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 09:12
I always bring back our favourite stuff, no probs.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 09:09
It was Armada 3, there was a fire on the 28th floor.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 09:05
I just dont drive here, and never feel completely safe in a taxi either, as hubby says whilst driving here you have to think in advance what all the other drivers are going to do in advance and be prepared......
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 08:52
as long as you give LL 90 days notice you will not have to pay the penalty.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 17:31
If the rain comes, hope everyone gets home safe and sound.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 17:30
ive used Primolut for years, never had any side affects, other than my first period after taking them can be quite heavy. I normally have my circle around 4 days after taking them.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 19:35
Thanks for all your replies, back in Dubs tomorrow, will try and get it sorted.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 17:23
Both with Du as pay as u go. edited by salsB on 06/11/2012 I meant whether your network are both connected to QTel or Vodafone. Only Qt showing as the only network.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 17:14
To which network are both your phones connected - might be easier for you to pop by their booth. Have you compared DH phone settings against yours? Yes everything the same, driving me up the wall, lol Both with Du as pay as u go. <em>edited by salsB on 06/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 17:11
I lived in the Marina too, I wouldn't recommend with young children, apartment living can be very isolated at the best of times for us adults, the kids may drive you crazy. In the summer months are extremely hot too, so I would recommend outdoor space for the kids.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 17:06
I have an iPhone and du sim, in Doha. I can send and receive texts whilst in wifi, but cannot make or receive calls, I have my data on but phone doesn't let me do anything whist I'm outside wifi, massive prob, anyone know what's wrong. Hubby has same phone he isn't connected to wifi and he can make calls, receive texts and send, thanks Where did you buy the phone from? ( Which country) Bought in Dubai.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 17:02
Yes, I topped up beforehand, hubby done the same.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 16:46
My DD and Hubby play the don't know game, it's fast and furious, I can't do it, but well funny to listen to them both.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 16:44
See I only know what I know, I don't know what I don't know, cos I really don't know!!! Lol
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 16:13
Hallmark at Ibn have them in, also afew stalls aswell.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 16:03
I took my GD on. Cruise when she 10 months old, not a problem. Most cruise ships cater for kids. I'm going on a cruise this Sunday, no kids this time thou.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 15:47
Just wanted to add our 3 bed apartment in JLT is 8500 per month, so a salary of 44,000 per month, you would live a half decent life and still be able to save. I'm in Doha for afew days, we hardly go out in the week and last night we did, meal with wine and a couple beers cost 660.00 Rials, never paid this out ever for a meal in the week, still shocked lol. EEEK, thats "special occasion " prices that is! I hope it was really nice :-) Meal was nice, I just wish now I could of finished the bottle wine I had, lol Where on earth did you go with a bill like that? Marriot and the restaurant was the indian.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 15:45
Aren't they all liars, our prime minister is a compulsive liar, they make promises just to get in. Then they leave parliament with a large cash payment and a salary for life. So wish us working class had such a deal!!!! Can see why lots of people want to leave the Uk,
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 14:30
Just wanted to add our 3 bed apartment in JLT is 8500 per month, so a salary of 44,000 per month, you would live a half decent life and still be able to save. I'm in Doha for afew days, we hardly go out in the week and last night we did, meal with wine and a couple beers cost 660.00 Rials, never paid this out ever for a meal in the week, still shocked lol. EEEK, thats "special occasion " prices that is! I hope it was really nice :-) Meal was nice, I just wish now I could of finished the bottle wine I had, lol
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 13:51
Kein Problem :). I'ts great to get opinions from people actually living there. I also forgot to mention that he will have a 20% bonus and we get a "one time relocation sum" of 30.000 Dirhams for the first upcoming expenses. Our plan is to get a 1-room apartment in JBR and have one car(around 60-70 k Dirhams). Then our calculations looked ok. Thanks for the inputs. We don't have children and I will also start to look for a job there so we will have two incomes after a while. then you should be fine :-) Sorry to worry you
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 13:25
I recently booked one way flight from Sigapore. Flying into Dubsi was more expensive, so we fly into AD and then get a taxi. After booking a flight came up to AD, where you fly into Dubai then got the bus to AD, we missed this as we ready booked. EK are abit of a scam me thinks!!!?
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 13:07
Just wanted to add our 3 bed apartment in JLT is 8500 per month, so a salary of 44,000 per month, you would live a half decent life and still be able to save. I'm in Doha for afew days, we hardly go out in the week and last night we did, meal with wine and a couple beers cost 660.00 Rials, never paid this out ever for a meal in the week, still shocked lol.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 12:59
I just joined this forum as me and my husband most certainly will have to relocate to Dubai during next year. I read this thread as we want to be able to save money and my question is if you think we are able to do so with a total yearly salary of approx. 530.000 Dirham(that is the total with basic salary, housing- and car allowance). The company will also pay our health insurances and 1 yearly trip home. As we now live in Switzerland I assume that the daily costs will be less than here as food and services are extremly pricy in CH. There isn't any problem you living here with a salary of 530,000 per year as a couple with no kids, if you are not having to pay for housing and you get your flight home paid by the company. On average we spend 2000 per week, this covers food, petrol, shopping and we go out for a cheeky cheap brunch ( we use entertainer vouchers, wherever we can) our car is 2000 per month, we will be paying it off shortly, we don't owe a great deal now. Our utility bills are 1300 a month to include Du home Internet etc. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 12:42
We save quite a lot, save all his basic salary and live on the rest. Afew months ago I was on a downer, but now hubby has gone to Doha and I will follow him, now dreading it, don't want to move from Dubai. Seriously worried!!!!
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 10:18
I lived in Trident Bayside, it was lovely. Try and take alook at the building, think you maybe impressed.
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 10:14
Not sure how the calculate the monthly bills as even when we have been away its always been the same each month. Our Dewa has gone up 120dhs last month, same usage, so not sure why as we dont receive bills now.
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 10:11
Been for holidays, really love the place. Go back in a heartbeat. Sorry not lived there thou. Good luck.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 07:29
We always cover everything when my mum is here, even her flight. Had DD and the 3 Kids earlier this year, we covered them too. Used to have other visitors, but they just expect us to pay for everything, if you ask me, think its real bare faced cheek, so we don't have any friends come over at all now. In general I do think that everyone assumes you are well off living here and can afford to spend, spend, spend.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 09:14
I have both an IPad and IPhone, both have FaceTime and it works.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 09:09
Yes there are tickets left. I thought I wouldn't make the ball this year, due to another event, but am planning to go gain this year.
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 10:02
Thanks, I know but I actually have been driving from Uptown Mirdiff to Al Twar then getting onto Sheikh Zayed from there, which takes a long time! So how do I get onto SZR from next to Mirdiff City Centre? :( I'm no good with road names, but head towards the mall, and you will see signs from there.
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 09:52
Try Bayt.com You may find it more promising if you were already here. Companies do not want to fork out for air tickets etc, and a lot of employers would rather you be on hubby's visa.
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 09:47
Go onto SZR and follow signs for Abu Dhabi.
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 11:12
Do you have a postal address for him? Can you not courier a letter and get it signed for, then he can't deny receiving anything. Hi Chocs, No I have no address for him.
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 11:02
Personally I would of taken the Ipad and tried to find info on it to get it back to the owner. Last year I found a bag in a taxi, it contained over 3000 US dollars, passports and a mobile phone, it was safely returned to a very happy owner. I also left my purse in a taxi the week before and I also had it returned, I wasnt really bothered about losing any money, the cards were more important. Hope the ipad gets back to it's owner, Im sure it will.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 23:42
Daisy, If your tenancy contract does not mention cooler charged, then I would assume its the LL responsibility. Actually is guess its the other way around as in the regular standard contact (blue contract) is mentioned costs like electricity, water etc. needs to be paid by the tenant. Gege, We have a standard contract, LL added the cooling charges as an extra, will check the contract tomorrow.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 21:47
Thanks for the replies... Unfortunatley, nothing about A/C is mentioned in our contract! If only we had known about the installation of the meters when we moved in?! SalsB, aren't you worried you are going to get slapped with a huge bill?? I am actually worried, but i'm so confused as our last apartment we paid 4.1dhs per sq foot. Never had anyone read a meter??? I will need to see a bill before I part with any cash. Daisy, If your tenancy contract does not mention cooler charged, then I would assume its the LL responsibility.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 21:39
Betty Coo, I had issues with my back from 1983 to 1998, prolapsed L4/L5, for years the pain subsided on and off, eventually I had Physio, pain relief, such as pethidine and muscle relaxants, to be honest I was in agony, really cant describe the pain, I opted to be operated on early 1998. I was in hospital for 6 days, had the stitches removed 7 days later, and was back at work 3 days later ( Office Job ). I do tend to look after my back as best I can. Since the op I haven't looked back. I would find out all the info relating to your back, have the MRI, go to Physio, as your problem maybe easily solved, hopefully you have a decent doctor that will think of you and not their wallet. Good luck, let us know how you get on, hope you will be ok, hugs to you.
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 21:21
Afew years ago my brother bought a brand new van, his payments were not taken, he said nothing. He never paid a penny for it.
 
 
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