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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 22:10
Hi, I did go with impressions47 in the end. I haven't actually got the finished result back yet but I met the lady and she has taken my girls hand prints and hopefully il get it back in around 10 days or so. I looked at some of her work and it was all lovely and looked high quality. Hope that helps :)
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Latest post on 25 May 2012 - 08:42
Ah thank you dramaqn, was starting to think maybe there wern't any other company's!
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 12:42
My husband couldn't get it to work on the laptop or his work computer at work but I've managed it with the iPad. Not sure why that is
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 11:27
Thanks for the tip on the calculator, didn't know about that! According to the rera calculator he is not entitled to increase the rent. Also rang them just to confirm. They said to tell him to go to the calculator so he can see for himself and if he still tries to increase then we can take it to the rent committee. Hi Eli79, tried to email you but it wouldn't send, not sure if I copied it down wrong but will try again later. We are in RH sector in an A2. Hi elmsnre, he's tryin to increase by about 20%. Looking on dubizzle he just wants to increase to what seems about average for our property at the moment. We got ours for the average price last year though so I wonder if others are going through this at the same time. Annoys me that the agent seems to be working for the landlord even though he said he was also working for us. We would rather not move right now as its just not the right time francescaevans. Our children seem very happy and settled and I don't think it's right to uproot because of a greedy landlord who is in the wrong. Thank you for the advice though :)
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:31
It's the fact that the agents were telling us this that made me question ourselves! Looking on dubizzle the rents for our type of villa have gone up by quite a bit but to be fair I don't think it's justified. We live on The Villa and where we are isn't landscaped and there are no community facilities. If little things like this were done I could perhaps understand such a big increase
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:11
Thanks AussiePup, will give RERA a call in the morning. Will draft an email tonight so it's ready to send once I've finished talking to them
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 19:19
Hi everyone. We will of been in our villa one year in april. Our landlord wants to increase our rent by 28,000. He doesn't spend all his time in this country so has asked the estate agents that dealt with our contracts last year to deal with our renewal. We have said that as per RERA he isn't allowed to do this but they are saying if rents have gone up by a certain amount then they can increase. I've read on RERA's website that this information is correct but I thought it meant from the second year onwards. Is the estate agent correct and I've just understood it wrong? I know that this subject has been covered a lot but I feel they are pressurising us and I want to make sure we have all the correct information. Thanks
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 19:04
He has a temporary work visa or something and some papers to say his residency visa is being processed. The hire car company let him have a car on Saturday after some checking. So yes, he is allowed to drive as far as we are aware
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 18:43
Thank you so much for all the helpful replies, good to know I havent got to do a flight and distract two children at an airport all day! Bumbles, where abouts in RAK can you do this? My husband has no idea and we would like to look at all our options tonight to see which is closer/easier/where we could maybe make a day out of it. Thanks again
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 17:02
I know we wouldnt be able to walk across at Hatta, sorry I didnt make that very clear did I? Thank you for the info re walking across at RAK, very helpful so now we can definitely look into that!
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 07:41
Thanks for the tips ladies. All very useful/helpful! As green-ish said I would rather prevent rather than distract. Il go on the hunt for a chest strap today but if I'm unsuccsessful (which I imagine I will be!) I will have to order one. Do you know how long it takes for delivery from that site? Also, do they deliver to your home address or PO box? Sorry for all the questions but our PO box is really the company's and DH is in the middle of changing jobs! Thanks
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 15:29
Thank you for the helpful suggestions, will take a look into them! :o)
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 19:34
Could you send a copy to me too please if you don't mind?? s.gaylor at gmail dot com. Thank you
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 18:23
Hi, I've sent you an email :o) x
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 20:54
Thank you. Was nice and easy to find and we were seen within 5 minutes! Yea it can be a but of a pain can't it twokids. Turns out she has a viral infection. Bit of a bad ear and throat along with a pretty high temp but she should be fine soon!
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 15:34
Not to fussed about cost (to an extent!!) as she was seeing an optometrist back in the UK every 12 months or so. Would rather she was checked properly rather than a rushed job! Will check on the insurance side of things too though
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 14:37
Ah lovely, thank you
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Latest post on 29 May 2011 - 16:35
Great news. DH is trying somewhere closer to home but if it's not on there he's going to jump in a cab! He's over the moon he's going to be able to watch it
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 20:33
Thanks for that! You've made him very happy lol
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 20:13
Sorry to jump on your thread but Icfcfem, do you know if that will be the same for the Peterborough united game tomorrow? Hubby's a huge fan and has been struggling to find their recent games!
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 15:42
We found our villa at The Villa project with a guy called Ali from wateredge. He was nothing but helpful and has never been rude although his time keeping isn't great! We also got what we think was quite a good deal with him. His number is 050 345 0955. I've noticed two villas in our courtyard have been having lots of viewings today but I don't know who they are with, sorry
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 16:28
Hey zilahd, I was more or less in the same position as you with my 1st. I was 19 with my 1st being 1 when we moved here. I know there are some lovely ladies out there but sometimes it's great to have other mums the same age as you! I'm 23 now and my youngest is nearly 7 months so a little older than yours but your welcome to email me on s dot gaylor 87 at gmail dot com if you fancy meeting for a coffee or something x
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 09:02
I gave the number a call and she said I had to go to soccer something in the mall to register, hopefully il let there this week. New to driving here so just got to get over my nerves lol
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 12:55
Thanks shelly!
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 10:56
Hi, do you have the contact details please? Ive got a 7month old and Im looking for new things for us to do :o)
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 22:13
Well Il just have to try. If not il find another solution. Thanks :o)
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 21:22
Ive decided to wait til I have my visa. Ive been told I will more than likely have it tomorrow and then I can get my UAE license. That way there is no misunderstandings and I know Im doing everything properly. Definately do NOT want a weeks jail time!
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 17:50
Fantastic, thank you
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 17:35
I havent actually got my visa yet, I went for my medical on monday. Do you know where I would stand on this? Would it be better to just wait til Ive got my visa do you think? Not scaring me, this is exactly why Ive asked just incase!! So thanks :o)
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 15:31
Im pretty sure its the Aptimil to as it seems to be about half an hour after she feeds and its purely milk. Il just go back to the aptimil 1 for a few more weeks. Didnt know if there was a particular reason to move to the 2 so I did it just incase! Thanks for the advice both of you
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 13:49
On the box of the aptimil 2 it says from 6 months. My daughter has just turned 6 months so Ive just started giving it to her. Its made her quite sicky and she doesnt seem to be taking it as well as the aptimil 1. Is this normal and her body just getting used to it?
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 16:51
Ive never used mine to help get the babies to sleep but Ive found them soooo comfy for feeding in especially in the middle of the night! Im waiting for mine to arrive from the UK right now and miss it so much!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 13:07
Got it!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:20
Right, I dont know what Ive done but Ive lost your email address lol <em>edited by *Sarah* on 17/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:15
I just cheked the email address I sent it to and I made a slight mistake when changing it! Will send it again!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:14
Not at all! As I said, I used to be stuck in the ranches not able to drive and I had a toddler so I know how much of a nightmare it can be! Im more than happy to give you a lift when I start goin the 2nd week :o) Do you have an email so we can arrange it over that?
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:42
got it! will email you now
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:39
I didnt sorry! Will watch this post and tell u when Ive got it
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:32
Hi NYCdoll, pop your email address up and il be happy to tell you exactly what we got and how over email :o)
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 08:30
Hi emmaH, I used to live in the ranches and I quite often saw baby groups on the notice board at le marche, dont know if you've tried looking there? I didnt drive when I lived there either and it could be a nightmare! How old is your little one? My youngest DD is 6months. We moved away for a couple of years and have now moved back and I drive! We're moving to The Villa next week. I havent driven out here yet but I have 2weeks to get my confidence up for when my eldest starts school. Once Im out and about Im more than happy to meet with the little ones. Im quite sure il be going to the coffee morning at mirdiff mall (probably not the 1st week as my eldest still wont be at school) but your more than welcome to come with us :o)
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 14:49
We're moving to The Villa and I hate flies so will definatly have to use some of your tips to keep them away! Great info so thanks :o)
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 14:42
Ooo fantastic :o)
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 12:46
Oh that looks really good, thanks for that link. Can I only get it in the UK though or are there places out here that sell it? I could only see places that sold it in the UK x
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 10:43
We used to live here before and our landlord paid to have the 'hair plug' style grass put in, it didnt take well at all so we paid to re do it ourselves and it worked really well. We put it down to the time of year because it was getting really hot when the landlord did it. This garden is quite a bit bigger than our last one which is why we are looking to do it cheap! Great idea's Quizzme, love the sand area! We have a trampoline coming over and would def like to get swings and/or slide so that sounds perfect and would take up quite a chunk of area! Thanks for the other advice and suggestions :o)
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 08:47
We've recently moved here and bought our icandy pushchair with us but in the rush I forgot to buy a sun parosol for it! Does anywhere in Dubai stock icandy's and the accessories?
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 12:41
When star opened it started off with only 1 or 2 classes per year (cant remember which now) and they are slowly extending this to 4 classes per year. If you were talking about star, this could possibly be the reason there's places available?
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 20:34
Ah what a great response :) Currently we are staying in a hotel appartment in Tecom area. Looking at the ranches or The Villa and thinking about sending her to star international in mirdif. Definatly up for all play dates with people here and people due to arrive! My email is [email protected] if any of you want to arrange anything :)
 
 
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