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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 07:06
Decided last night to book a hotel in AD tonight, a friend and I thought it would be a great idea, and to give them a break from travelling back to Dubai. We are so thoughtful!!!!!
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 07:04
I had our Dewa connected a week before moving in.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 04:04
Jump in a taxi and go down there yourself. 1000 does seem alot just to have something attested. If the Chinese Embassy is near all the others, it will cost approx 70dhs each way in a taxi.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 03:37
If your family fly in with Emirates, they will sort the visa for them. Take a look at their website. Sorry I do not know the visa procedure.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 19:42
I think we are in the same situation, have a lump sum of money to put aside, and monthly savings, we don't want to put the money into anything high risk. I have heard of advisor's running off with other people's money!!!! quite scary.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 22:44
Last year we had to pay for the cooler per month, I think it was 4.1dhs per sq foot per month, (600dhs per month) our new tenancy contract has it included now. Our DEWA and municipality charges per month are 950 per month for a 2 bed with maids room. So Dewa is around 400 and the rest is Municipality tax.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 22:34
Now I have my recordable box won't miss a show now. I'm betting on Stacy.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 21:50
Really not sure if you can buy Colief here, I know its sold in the UK and apparently very good for colic relief.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 20:07
I use Chrome and don't have problems, logged in for hours.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:22
I have been using hotmail for quite a while, with no problems!!!! wonder why you are having so many. I hardly get any spam, maybe look at your settings?
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:21
anyone knows the office timing in Al Barsha, Saturday open? Was just in Knowledge Village, they said they need appr. 4 days to fill application. I should leave passport. But I didn't do...just wasted money for the taxi to and from the typing centre. Don't think the Barsha is open on Saturdays, in the week they are open till 8pm, no typing after 5pm thou.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 19:19
Thank you so much ladies, I'll print it in B&W and hope for the best. I just hope we get it back in time! My passport took 2 weeks and 5 days. Received it last Saturday.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 17:41
Ofcourse a man shouldn't have to pay for every meal, a lady should treat them too, or even go dutch!!!!!
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 17:22
Im so sure I printed in B&W!!!! and this was only 4 weeks a go.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 16:58
I received mine back last Saturday I sent it to Germany on 20th September. The passport is printed in the UK and sent to you direct from there.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 08:47
How funny, get get a standard one and get some spray paint that works with plastic.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 08:46
Old fashioned I know, but If you are going on a date, then isn't it the man that pays for dinner?????
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 08:44
I dyed my mates here afew months ago, we had a couple of cheekies, you should of seen the mess I had made!!!!! Oh dear me.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 08:42
If the parcel has been sent by courier, all you need is the reference number to track it. If you have the number go online and you should be able to see where the parcel is at the moment. The parcel will be able to be tracked very easy.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 08:03
Come SZR and head towards Tecom, you will pass a petrol station and McDonald's on your left, go down road and do a a U' turn. ID will then on your right.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 08:00
Do you mean apart from MOE, as there is a DHL there and you need no account.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 18:35
Just seen this on FB, so sad, RIP Betty.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 17:04
My youngest DD is now 22 yrs old, and I hardly gave her any sweet things. No fillings and problems with her teeth, they are actually perfect. I made a few mistakes with my eldest DD, we all live and learn. As for salt I really cannot say!!!! but we do need it, especially over here.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 16:56
You will be in the middle of nowhere!!! do you drive, a car will be essential. I don't live there but have friends that do. Been afew threads about the Dewa costs recently.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 16:52
It is on Al Wasl road, on your right if you are going towards Old Dubai. It is just before the turn to go to Safa street (leading to Interchange 1). Another way of getting there: it is at the end of the road behind Mazaya center. Thanks for that, OH will be happy Ive got he directions.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 16:40
OH has to go pick his ID up, where is the post office!!!! cheers
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 11:38
My DD used to snag as part of her job with a large construction company in the UK. She is based here in Dubai now!!!
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 11:00
I havent a clue, also had a fab night. I will ask Lesley and let you know.
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 11:22
I would say Nursery is a good thing, the kids start to learn and interact early. Maybe consider part time to start with and then decide if full time would be suitable.
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 11:21
Have considered renting a serviced apartment, I know they will be furnished but you will have no other bills on top either. Some good rentals in tecom.
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 11:10
My OH was extremely ill, he collapsed at work and was taken to hospital with heat exhaustion. He literally slept for 4 days, his company were very good, even thou he was worried about being away from work as he had deadlines, but when you are ill you are ill. His company never pressurised him to return to work, I must say the company were very considerate. @ OP, how you OH feels better soon!!! ;)
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 18:50
Another boring reality show gone wrong!!!!!! good job we are not paying for TV licence here.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 18:14
I've often enjoyed the reality shows that this family have. At the end of the day its really just light entertainment and sometimes good for a laugh. Love or loathe this family, they are laughing all the way to the bank! Oh yeah! I've never tasted a better milkshake than the milkshakes DH and I became hooked on at Millions Of Milkshakes!!! Milkshakes so thick the straws are super-sized! So in general If Kim promoting something awful, you would try it because she has some kind of sponsorship!!!!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 18:09
Sorry she is not any better than Paris Hilton!!!! got more important things to get on with!!!! Edited to say I did not see any of thread, just seen her name, retracted back to see what the ladies were saying!!!!!! Kim is no celebrated, come on, lets move on!!!! <em>edited by salsB on 13/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 20:22
Dad's half Scot/English, Mom's fully English, I was born in Solihull but grew up in South Africa, moved back to Solihull, West Midlands for 10 years and now been out here in Dubai for the pasy 3.5 years! I get asked all the time, "where are you from?", because my accent is so mixed and I don't have a typical South African accent! I came from Yardley!!! lol
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 20:21
I'm half way through chemo for breast cancer, i have surgery and radiotherapy to come. I never made it back to Dubai after my summer holiday, I'm in rented accommodation with none of my personal belongings yet other than the suitcsse I brought for my vacation. BUT i value every day more than ever, it doesn't matter to me where I am in the world as long as i'm with DH and my 2 precious little ones - they make me smile, laugh and give me joy every day. We make opportunities wherever we are in life, change can be good even it doesn't feel like it in the short term. Stay positive :o) I do wish you a very speedy recovery, and you have friends and family around to help support you thru this trying time. Good luck, x
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:05
Oh sorry, how rude are you!!! You will just make assumptions that I love haggis, drink whisky and am very mean! What business is it of yours anyway? Are you judging me? :D Lol :)
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 09:03
A rotten cold can make us feel so miserable, but I suppose it depends how severe his illness is, flu for example, no one can even lift an eye lid. Go with you instincts!!!! Just because you have to plod on with the kids, doesn't mean to say everyone else has too. As for medicines, maybe he should buy them with his own money!!!! or you do and take it from his salary.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 08:42
From the UK been here just over 3 years. Born in Scotland lived in the Midlands all my life.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 08:03
My DD has spent the last 2 years having treatment for pre cancerous cells. Life is precious, our paths are laid, you may even have some great exciting times ahead.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 07:48
I miss my grandchildren, when I left they were aged 3months, 2 and 4, now, 3, 5 and 7.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 07:45
The last thing I heard was they couldn't get their licence!!!!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 21:23
Most people here ask these questions, this is how we all get to know each other!!!!! nothing wrong with asking, I never get offended.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 21:17
I agree Saffron is really good, I forgot about that, must go again soon.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 18:10
I've been afew times, prefer Friday's to Saturday's, generally the food is fine, as CJ said, abit limited. You can use your neighbourhood card If you have one and get 20% off, and I'm sure you can use City card for 20% discount ( won't be able to us both cards at the same time thou). No football hooligan's either!!!!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:37
My DD was around 18months old and she fell down the sewage drain ( it was shared with the next door and blocked) the cover was taken off for this reason. I was in the garden pegging washing out, DD walked the plank of wood and fell in, covered in Poop, loo roll the works.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:30
I have the dentist again tomorrow, I do feel your pain, Dr Madhu is good, and I am also petrified, but last week I was in good hands.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 17:23
You will probably have to ask the bank for a new one now.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 22:34
I would check with the insurance company, ask all the necessary questions and If you can get a letter showing you have permission.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 22:30
Lol so funny!!!!!!!! a lovely story. Good luck in your new found friendship.
 
 
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