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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 15:49
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can offer me some advice? I have a tenant who has rented my property for two and a half years and during this time no property inspections have occurred. The reason for this is that I am not living in Dubai and the lease agreement was directly between myself and the tenant, no agent has been involved (big mistake!) I have been asking for 2 years for photos to be taken and emailed to me to prove that no substantial changes have been made to the apartment without my approval, but they have not done so, despite promising they would. I am suspicious that they have made changes to the property that would justify me evicting them. Does anyone know if I can appoint an agent to inspect the property on my behalf, and if so, can the tenant refuse them entry? The tenant is taking full advantage of the fact that I am not in Dubai and this is just one example. I believe that you can conduct them if you give the tenant notice My LL is selling and has been arranging viewings most weekends. I have to accommodate her if I am given notice therefore I would imagine that inspections are the same Good Luck!
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 15:20
Hi ladies, I am searching S-shaped curtain hooks - the kind that link the hooks IN the curtain to the rings on a pole. Last time I got them in ACE but can't find them there now. I have also checked Sedar, IKEA and Daiso and places in Satwa. Any other ideas please? I think I saw them in Crate and Barrel but they were attached to the curtain on the display pole of the shower curtains! if that makes sense
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 13:37
Our school trips consisted of soggy sandwiches, a packet of crisps, an apply, a yoghurt and either a club or a wagon wheel. :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 11:59
Ja, had a table at the Mirdiff one and this gentelman (who looked quite well to do) just walked off with one of my wii remotes. I had heard there are a few light fingered people there
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 11:56
Here you go ...http://dubai-fleamarket.com/ The safa park one is better as more people go to it. Just watch your items if you are selling I have heard there can be thefts!
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 11:54
I'm in Tecom 3, but I can go to the Emirates mall, would that be the best place, r maybe somewhere down by jumeirah walk?? The Greens has a little Kodak shop where Choitrhams is and there will be many in Mall of the Emirates. I have no idea about JBR sorry
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 11:19
Hi, I need to get passport pictures for my daughters school application form, where can I get them done here? Where do you live? There are lots of little shops and Kodak ones etc in most malls and some shopping centres
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 11:10
is it just melted chocolate? not a form of ganache? You can make it with just chocolate. Lovely but so sickly
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 10:35
Do tell :) I won a book and 250AED worth of vouchers No purple rinse for life or accessories for the zimmer I'm afraid ;-) Better than the prize I won last year. Tickets to the dolphin show, which we didn't use and about 20 free cups of Costa. I have never won a competition ever! the vouchers are for books and I have Kindle however I am sure I will be able to spend them :-) Thanks for the call yesterday it was very kind of you
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 10:33
You can make your own Just buy bars that have at least 32% cocoa butter
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 10:26
Do tell :) I won a book and 250AED worth of vouchers No purple rinse for life or accessories for the zimmer I'm afraid ;-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 09:15
I saw a women at Redfest who looked just like I imagine you to look from your posts. Maxi dress, denim jacket, Dior sunglasses. Red Style platform area. Was it you??? No she would have been the one with the zimmer frame, purple rise and milk bottle bottom glasses ;) i mentioned purple rinse earlier and it was deleted!!!!! Why ??????????? Hahahhahaha
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 09:15
They are in the CNN building in Media City :-) Thank you so much
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 08:56
Have you tried Facebook aswell Maybe he is on there
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 08:54
I would only be concerned if they asked you for money Otherwise as the OP said they may be new and don't have a website yet
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 18:30
He was amazing! I was so impressed, he put on a great show. I had fun although was taking it easy, had the kids in tow and I'd overdone it a bit the night before ;) Thought it was a great event and the atmosphere was really good. What did you think? Loved it and a lot of space to dance around, nice to see kids of all ages there also
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 17:47
I agree with izzy too
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 17:46
Does this exist here? I need to rent for my husband. Write a message to Geordie expat I think she rented one a few weeks back
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 17:45
I saw a women at Redfest who looked just like I imagine you to look from your posts. Maxi dress, denim jacket, Dior sunglasses. Red Style platform area. Was it you??? No not me. Did you have a good time. I thought John Newman was fab :-)
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 17:42
Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have spent hours reading Natalie Lue's website and it has put everything in perspective for me. Big hugs for you xoxo She says a lot that makes sense. Keep strong and take care of you xx
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 17:41
You can go through whichever agent you want and considering you are paying an agency fee to. Someone who doesn't do a lot I would have no loyalty to them at all.
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Latest post on 14 February 2014 - 17:43
No-one will stop them. I live in the greens and the older buildings are being marketed up from 50k to over 100. It's mad
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Latest post on 14 February 2014 - 14:45
I told the lady who does my nails what a Madam is and she couldn't stop laughing. I agree with Joyce <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 14/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2014 - 14:43
To be honest there is a shop that sells salon products but you won't get any of the decent hair products from there. All the salons in Dubai have a distributor for certain brands therefore you will only find them in the salons and they cost more than they do in the UK or US. I would either open an Aramex Shop and Ship account and buy them online or get friends/family to bring them over when they visit
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 17:09
Purple rinse at the ready??? Purple ombré. I may be old but I like to pretend I'm still cool. I'm trying to be old and cool, but have to admit to googling the names for Redfest. I haven't heard of any of them :( Think I'll stick to Clapton and Santana :) edited by Geordie expat on 13/02/2014 You would of heard the songs though :-) Not that old. I am sure we can give the young'uns a run for their money Geordie Yes I've heard the songs, just don't take much notice of the names!!! To right we can give the young'uns a run for their money. Just wait until Santana and Eric ;) Air guitar at the ready :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 17:06
Google Fibber Magees Dubai I cant get onto their website to find the number sorry
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 17:03
Purple rinse at the ready??? Purple ombré. I may be old but I like to pretend I'm still cool. I'm trying to be old and cool, but have to admit to googling the names for Redfest. I haven't heard of any of them :( Think I'll stick to Clapton and Santana :) edited by Geordie expat on 13/02/2014 You would of heard the songs though :-) Not that old. I am sure we can give the young'uns a run for their money Geordie
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 16:06
Is it too early to put the children to bed? Just pull down the blackout blinds and set the clocks forward.... and add calpol to their supper.... I believe Phenergan works a treat :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 15:26
:D Have a good weekend :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 15:20
I am sitting at my desk roaring with laughter!
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 14:43
And a purple rinse? Hahahaha
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 14:32
Ikea sell the iron up hem stuff. I was going to say wonder web
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 14:22
less than an hour to go before the weekend Apart from SarahLou taking her zimmer frame to red fest.... anyone got anything fun.. Anyone doing the RAK half marathon? I have one of those scooters A LA Madge from Benidorm style! Have a great weekend
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 14:21
Hi ladies , how are you ? Today is the last day for my parent in Dubai , and I would like to take them for a lunch in a nice place /nice view , where to take them ? Lebanese , international , Egyptian , Italian cuisine ? Any recommendation please Tia Lots of restarants around Souk Al Bahar at Downtown and you can sit out where the fountains are
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 14:01
Carrefour, Waitrose and Spinneys all carry them. edited by Tallybalt on 13/02/2014 Thank you
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 13:52
You're in for a treat! Jessie J is just doing her sound check and sounds awesome! It's right outside my office so enjoying a nice free gig! I am off to tomorrows and really looking forward to it :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 13:51
Could you find a live in that drives? As most don't drive. Who would collect LO from nursery at 6pm if you don't finish till 7pm It is a shame there aren't more options for the working Mums/Dads here
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 12:10
I can have a look in Park n Shop at the Green Community this weekend, if you're not in too much of a hurry. Thank you :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 12:09
Hi, we are going out for my birthday lunch this Monday...and sooo don't want to be the only people in the restaurant. Any suggestions for somewhere with a bit of atmosphere would be soooo appreciated. TIA DIFC restaurants are usually busy. I rarely eat there but I am sure someone can advise a good place.
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 11:51
I have bought muscavado sugar here, I would have thought from Spinney's although possibly Lulu. Thank you
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 11:50
Thank you sooo much for all your comments and advice! I have done some research online and what I've found is that this mechatronic fault issue is not cheap :( I will definitely call Dexol and ask them what they say! Tazmin, the jerking happens only in first gear and then it's perfect. It was this jerking that made me take the car in and was told by my VW "certified" mechanic (where the previous owner and I have been taking the car for services) that it was the mechatronic unit. They then said that they can replace the parts, but it will need special coding which only VW can fix... so off to VW I went, only to be told it'll cost AED20k. I didn't get a quote from the first guys because they said they couldn't do the whole job so I thought it wasn't worth my while. Thanks again all - will be calling Dexol and hopefully have a better outcome from all of this! Good Luck, let us know how you get on as it would be handy to know incase anything happens to mine in the future
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 11:45
yes you can.... Dark Brown sugar..... Thanks
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 11:30
SL - its the other way round... . Hyper - biggest Super - Ah, although they say size doesn't matter ;-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 11:28
What's the difference? And anyone knows of a carrefour in dubai land? I think the hypermarkets are smaller than the supermarkets and carry less stock Cannot help with C4 in Dubailand though sorry
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 10:59
Thanks sarahlou Take a jumper though I imagine it will be freezing.... :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 10:09
Have you tried Health Bay Polyclinic I believe there are a few European DR's on there if that is your preference
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 09:42
Lower the current rents and we all will be haha
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 09:39
http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic213322-whats-your-opinion-on-victory-heights.aspx Have a look at the posts above. It has some information regarding your questions If you use the search post bar above and tap in Victory Heights there are some other posts on there. It is gorgeous up there and if I could afford to live there I would consider it!
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 09:22
I work in recruitment however I don't do a lot of legal roles I have just called one of my clients to ask for the names of Legal Agencies here Taylor Root is one that I know off the top of my head I shall add some more when she emails me I hope you are okay back home. I saw the weather on Sky News, very scary!
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 09:04
Glad you found out TB I did ask my friends DH and he said he didn't know!
 
 
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