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Latest post on 10 March 2016 - 09:54
CP, after 9 months on the ground I have a 9.5 hour flight on Sunday :( I think I will try the glass of water (sure as heck won't be water, though) trick.
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Latest post on 22 February 2016 - 08:03
And don't forget to check visa requirements as they change on March 15th ;)
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Latest post on 04 February 2016 - 21:34
My house. I got snow at the end of November and I'm still shovelling now.
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Latest post on 01 February 2016 - 00:16
Really? I thought all countries made you send your old passport in when you renew.
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Latest post on 23 January 2016 - 10:46
I have no answers for you but I do remember you. I'm sorry you haven't settled back home. I left the UAE in June, but not for my home country (also UK). I have settled in my new country though.
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Latest post on 23 January 2016 - 08:22
I bought a Miele vacuum last year on Sanddy Dogg's recommendation (the pet hair one although we dont live with pets) from the Sheikh Zayed Rd showroom, and am very happy with it. I buy the replacement bags from Amazon UK. I'm a careful spender, and I feel that this vacuum is worth the money paid. I've since moved to Canada but still bought a Miele vacuum cleaner when I got here :D
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Latest post on 23 January 2016 - 01:35
At one point we understood that they could not, they would have to obtain a temporary UAE license ([b'>which, it seemed, did not actually exist).[/b'> :confused::biggrin:
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Latest post on 22 January 2016 - 20:51
Unless the rues have changed recently then no, they can't - they'll have to hire a vehicle. I had a nice explanation from my insurers which unfortunately I can't find. Basically they said it was a grey area. If something happened and the police said it was ok, they'd cover it but if the police said it was not ok then the driver wouldn't be insured.
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Latest post on 31 December 2015 - 22:04
My brother-in-law lives in a building overlooking it. He said it's spreading very fast. I hope everyone is ok :(
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Latest post on 29 November 2015 - 05:27
Hi, I didn't use an agency. I applied under Family Sponsorship as my husband is Canadian. I got more info from here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/index.php than I eve did off the official Canadian Immigration website.
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Latest post on 10 November 2015 - 05:57
(Sorry but) I'm seeing French & Saunders expat skit.
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Latest post on 07 October 2015 - 22:49
For us, Crown's quote was 20k more than ISS. GAC were as expensive as Crown.
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Latest post on 05 October 2015 - 19:05
A friend and I both used ISS (Inchcape Shipping Services) to different locations earlier this year. Both of us were very happy with the service and I have no issue recommending them. We used Re-Co who came and did the survey then got quotes from various companies for us to choose from, saving us a lot of legwork. There was no charge to us for Re-Co's services.
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Latest post on 28 September 2015 - 19:43
They're expensive enough in Canada, I can't imagine how much they'll charge in the UAE.
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Latest post on 17 September 2015 - 00:46
Ermmm..... we left because of poor schooling in RAK. There is RAK Academy, Wellspring (same location as RAK Academy) and GEMS Westminster. Good luck.
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Latest post on 17 September 2015 - 00:39
Are you aware that if the dog and crate is more than 32kg, she can't fly as excess baggage with Emirates? There are some flight buddy groups on Facebook, if you haven't already posted there. Good luck.
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 21:20
ISS (Inchcape Shipping Services) was who ReCo directed both my friend and I through (ReCo organised everything). Both my unpackers here, and my friend's unpackers in another country, both said how well the ISS staff packed everything.
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 04:10
This company http://www.reco-world.com/ moved me to Canada this year, and moved another friend too. I was more than happy with their service and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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Latest post on 07 September 2015 - 04:58
Nakheel is about the only place you'll find keycutters - and they will want to see your EID, unlike Minutes. The place I went to is called Golden Key Services. If you type "Golden Key, Ras Al Khaimah" into Google Earth it will show you where it is. I don't know about RAK Mall area but there are a couple o passport photo places on Airport Road on the same side as Safeer Mall.
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Latest post on 03 September 2015 - 19:21
And carpet salesmen?
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Latest post on 29 August 2015 - 06:45
Some of us left ;)
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Latest post on 23 August 2015 - 18:28
Not me :)
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Latest post on 23 August 2015 - 09:48
It took us years to sell our property, and despite wanting to leave the UAE we couldn't until we sold our property. If I could do things differently no way would I have bought.
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Latest post on 18 July 2015 - 21:19
For a contract phone - unless the rules have changed - you need proof of salary (or someone with proof of salary to put the contract in your name). As a housewife I couldn't get a contract so we just put it in DH's name instead.
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Latest post on 18 July 2015 - 20:48
Is your phone locked to Orange? If it's not locked then all you need to do is get a new SIM card when you arrive.
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Latest post on 18 July 2015 - 06:28
Aramex are more concerned with what's being sent than who's sending it - they don't care because you're paying for the service after all. We always told family to send gifts etc to our S&S address rather than to our UAE address because it's a safer way to send stuff.
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Latest post on 16 July 2015 - 19:53
The Dept of Economic Development should be your starting point, I reckon. http://www.dubaided.gov.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx
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Latest post on 08 July 2015 - 22:45
Admin delete posts and no, you won't get a notice.
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Latest post on 08 July 2015 - 05:43
No, I'm from East Anglia. I'm now in Western Canada and so far, so good :)
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Latest post on 12 June 2015 - 11:28
Thanks OopsieDaisy. Down to the last few days now. Weight is not a problem, volume is however, hence us needing to shrink everything :)
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 06:35
Yep. After 10 years here we're off in less than a week. My best friend is leaving too. I also know a lot of other people leaving this summer - far more than in previous years.
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Latest post on 08 June 2015 - 21:29
Chippy, that sounds about right for the EU health cert and yes, they can both go on the same cert. Only the municipality vets at cargo village can issue that. What the vets are quoting 150-225 for is possibly for the form that they need to complete which is required for the EU health cert. The EU Health Cert is definitely not that low.
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Latest post on 06 June 2015 - 13:01
I'm interested but scared I'll come out having spent thousands of stuff they say I need :(
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Latest post on 06 June 2015 - 10:29
The border with Ras Al Khaimah and Musandam. You can walk through that one.
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Latest post on 05 June 2015 - 08:02
You keep your card but they punch a hole in it through the chip part (has this done to mine earlier in the week).
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Latest post on 03 June 2015 - 16:14
His sponsor needs to cancel it, if it is not concelled he can't enter the country. Why doesn't he cancel it before leaving? OP said in her first post that the sponsor signatory is not available to do it.
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 18:14
http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic235653-expired-residency-visa-but-not-cancelled.aspx
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 18:08
Wasn't there a thread about this recently where someone said it could be a problem to enter after a visa is expired, not cancelled?
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 08:29
HSBC have told us that we need to close our current account but they've given us a savings account which works pretty much the same except no cheque book.
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 18:15
I'd love to make poems, but I don't think I can. Odes, as we know. can lead to a ban. As much as I like to hit my ten grand. It ain't gonna happen if I go and get banned. (again)
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:54
I wanted to hit 10k and 5 stars before I leave. Not gonna happen :(
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 13:56
LOL, I have to agree, it does look like a dead tarantula.
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Latest post on 23 May 2015 - 20:49
You can't take any animal into the UK as excess baggage. All animals must enter the UK as manifested cargo. As well as differing cargo rates charged by different airlines, the costs at the other end vary airport by airport too. LHR is the most expensive. LGW is quite a bit cheaper. Try to get a flight that arrives in the morning on a weekday. Clearance out of office hours, on weekends or on bank holidays can be around £500 from memory.
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Latest post on 22 May 2015 - 21:18
Indeed I am. We didn't get to go lobster huntin' either.
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Latest post on 21 May 2015 - 21:11
The vet check is part of getting the export health certificate from the government vet at MoEW in Cargo Village. If you do it yourself you have to take the pet. If you get a relocator to do it then the pet doesn't need to go.
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Latest post on 20 May 2015 - 17:42
When I declined a new loyalty card at MMI because I'm leaving permanently next month, the guy who works there said, "Oh, we'll miss your good custom" I don't buy THAT much! :(
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 07:42
Blue Bird packaging in Rashidiya
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 07:10
...but my avatar is finally displayed properly.
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 07:09
Seems all 'big'. I thought it was just me, and the page not loading properly due to my poor internet.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 06:59
In short, no. They can only drive a hire car on their UK licence.
 
 
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