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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 07:46
Canada. Moving in June after 10 years in the UAE.
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 07:35
I'll believe it when I see it. The last big news for that development was Real Madrid building a football stadium with one side open to the sea. That seems to have fallen by the wayside...
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 06:54
No mention of the Real Madrid development and stadium that's supposed to be going there...
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 20:49
No it's not on FEWA and the bills are horrendous. I'm one of many who left MAA because of the rip-off charges. I believe electricity prices are 50 or 52 fils per unit (compared to the 23 fils I now pay on FEWA). Rumour is that it'll never be on FEWA.
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Latest post on 26 February 2015 - 17:39
In most places in the world, mutton means older sheep. As the others have said, mutton here is goat meat. I've asked in Carrefour and Spinneys and been told the same.
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 20:38
I have been Out all day. What did I miss?
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 17:41
I wish we could do more to help you :(
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 06:56
Sorry to trot out the usual, but are yours and the kids' passports somewhere safe where he can't get them?
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 18:09
That life for us is like being on holiday all the time.
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Latest post on 15 February 2015 - 17:04
We are, but not because of rents.
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Latest post on 14 February 2015 - 22:07
75 now. That's 25 thumbs-down per character. You should be proud - you must have set a new record ;)
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Latest post on 13 February 2015 - 07:52
Maybe Tavola ar Zwilling (Dubai Mall).
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Latest post on 12 February 2015 - 20:14
And got 2 down thumbs for you trouble !! :lol: Thanks anyway :hug: edited by Doubting Thomas on 11/02/2015 26 now. Idiots. Red thumb away.....
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Latest post on 11 February 2015 - 21:34
I gave you a thumbs up LOL
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Latest post on 11 February 2015 - 20:56
Converts as in converted to Islam?
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Latest post on 09 February 2015 - 21:38
I really wouldn't take the risk. This is what I was told by AXA: [i'>With regards to the driver, I’m afraid that this is a very grey area. The key message is that as long as the police at the time of an accident say the driver without a UAE licenice is covered, then AXA will cover in the event of a claim. My emphasis is on the words at the time of an accident. So, if the police decide should an accident occur that the driver should not have been driving, then AXA will not cover. AXA cannot and should not add any named driver to a policy where they do not hold a UAE licence. It may well help for you to get a letter from the RTA confirming that the driver is ok to drive, however this would be more for your peace of mind and something to evidence to the police in the unfortunate event that something happens. Very simply, the decision about whether we cover would be down to what the police attending an accident decide, and AXA cannot offer you any assurance or guarantees about this.[/i'> <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 09/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2015 - 20:22
Come to RAK - it will probably work out cheaper ;)
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Latest post on 08 February 2015 - 12:19
Admin would be your best bet.
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Latest post on 08 February 2015 - 12:18
I got mine done recently in Ras Al Khaimah and it's in English. I have a Dubai visa.
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 11:38
I'm a little closer - RAK - and I have one you can have.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 14:17
I have stuff I want to arrive before I do. It's not a huge amount but too much/too heavy for excess baggage.
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 10:42
I'm interested too. I was looking to send a couple of packing boxes by ship in a shared consignment.
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Latest post on 25 January 2015 - 12:11
Silk, how do you plan to remain here once your DH isn't working? VelmaDoo, DH's company (oil related) have just shed 7% of their workforce.
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 09:22
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Phil-and-teds-green-explorer-double-/131406614416?pt=UK_Baby_BabyTravel_Pushchairs_GL&hash=item1e9871cf90
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Latest post on 23 January 2015 - 21:48
As someone who felt trapped here by their property (finally sold the ******* thing) I would say no.
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Latest post on 23 January 2015 - 12:51
Does anyone know if this will affect schools?
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Latest post on 23 January 2015 - 12:22
I'm surprised that the big flag in RAK is still flying at the top of the mast.
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 19:12
RAK Animal Welfare Centre (www.rakawc.com) have puppies at the moment.
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 19:11
Give us a (obvious) hint please!
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 17:05
Boring, innit?
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 13:42
Yep, just about to sell mine (bought it from Dubai Garden Centre). They're lovely to sit around in cooler weather.
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 10:25
Oh noooo! I would want to risk getting my boots wet!
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 10:05
RAK Academy closed. Both roads leading away from my villa are flooded. It's raining again here. Lots of floods and some power lines down in RAK. Lots of cars stuck/abandoned too.
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 10:00
They did this a while ago in Spinneys in RAK. When I was in there last week I looked to make sure I wasn't in the Halal lane and the cashier said "We don't do that any more"
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 07:37
It's quiet now but I think this was the most violent storm I've seen in 10 years in the UAE. I'm in RAK and it seems we got the worst of it. Weather report says it will get bad again later.
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Latest post on 18 January 2015 - 15:02
We've just had a few spots here in RAK, 97% chance of rain here tomorrow.
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Latest post on 18 January 2015 - 13:47
Snap!:biggrin:
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Latest post on 18 January 2015 - 13:40
Not me. Mine's due for a service soon so they can wash it. I'll check the forecast before I book it in.
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Latest post on 18 January 2015 - 11:48
Same up here. I'm getting my laundry done today.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 06:50
I don't think I've ever seen a more unanimous thread on EW, and I can only echo what the other ladies have said. Sorry, but he sounds awful.
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 09:47
If you want to save good money whilst in Dubai, watch your outgoings, and have two incomes - and not a non existent TA salary, get a well paid second job. For child care use your maid and use your evenings / weekends wisely for homework and reading support. So many western women come over here and just stop working - you wouldn't do that in your home country, unless very wealthy, so why on earth would you do it here and still expect to save. Fine not to work and and put your priorities elsewhere but don't complain about lack of savings and life getting more expensive. Majority of countries in 'developed' societies rely on two wages coming in for people to attain the material life they want and save for the level of comfort they want in old age. Ladies - step up, re start your career with some proper personal and monetary ambition. GENIUS!!! Why didn't we think of that? :idea: *sigh*
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 19:35
Nope :D
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 19:18
So my tree came down but my new avatar didn't go up :(
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 17:10
LOL yes! I've been away so forgot. The real tree came down on the 29th or 30th :)
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 08:26
Beautiful photos! I live in RAK so I'm lucky enough to see lovely landscapes without going too far.
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Latest post on 03 January 2015 - 18:35
May I ask why you need one?
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Latest post on 29 December 2014 - 19:10
We went with Musandam Adventures Oman (msaoman.com). They were fantastic.
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Latest post on 24 December 2014 - 15:50
I too think it's slow-moving and boring. I much prefer the new thread direction though.
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Latest post on 16 December 2014 - 11:32
There's a facebook group called RAK Ladies Group. It's very active.
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Latest post on 13 December 2014 - 20:41
The flip up lids are different - you have to break the seals yourself, but the screw lids break their own seals when you open them.
 
 
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