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Latest post on 02 August 2016 - 17:20
Thank you, my budget is actually on point for what I'm looking for but they seem to want to sell off certain places that are on their books rather than show me what I'm looking for in an apartment/area. I'm not necessarily after the "views" either, it's a good location for me to get around for work and play. Then it's better to reply directly to adds on propertfinder that you like and you will be shown those properties, even really good agents will not have access to all vacant apartments.
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Latest post on 02 August 2016 - 16:55
As a former estate agent it sounds like your budget is to low for the standard you want. If they had an amazing apartment within your budget they would show it. The amount of times I had clients that wanted a modern apartment with Marina view for the budget of an apartment facing construction, funny enough I'm no longer in real estate;)
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Latest post on 22 July 2016 - 00:00
Thanks a lot ladies for responses. I'll give her the docs except the passport ? Thats up to you, but if the maid decides to report your for holding her passport, you face a hefty fine as it's illegal to hold anyone's passport in Dubai.
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Latest post on 21 July 2016 - 20:03
Well they may be regulated but there behavior is shocking!!! Then you should report!
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Latest post on 21 July 2016 - 13:09
I thought they were. They have to be Rera certified? Yes they need to be, always ask to see their rera card if in doubt and if you have any issues after that you should complain to rera.
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Latest post on 17 July 2016 - 17:04
A day at Kidzania she would most likely enjoy and she could make her own pizza for lunch.
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Latest post on 17 July 2016 - 17:01
thx Rainforest Cafe was what i had in mind too but it was my last resort as my daughter doesn't like the loud sounds :( Maybe i should try Cafe Ceramique - has anyone been, is it any good? The food is nothing special, but she might enjoy the painting.
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Latest post on 17 July 2016 - 15:46
Rainforest café might be fun for your little one. I can't think of many restaurants a 3 year old will have a lot of fun in. Bistro on Sheikh Zayed Road has a play area, but nothing really exciting.
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Latest post on 17 July 2016 - 15:43
A lot of agents have fake listings, so the low price might have been there but long time ago, your budget is a bit on the low side, I think if you increase to 135 -140 k you might find something.
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Latest post on 14 July 2016 - 20:16
That's nice, to be fair you don't really need any fancy equipment for a dog. They will be happy on any old rug if they get some love.
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Latest post on 14 July 2016 - 14:26
Hello there, @comp99 - Yes, I thought to use the study as a bedroom but that still leaves a live-in with nowhere to go in the Spring and we can't not have a live-in with our baby and me needing to go back to work. We will need 3 sleeping spaces for Mom & Dad + 2 kids (one is a baby). @iamcristee79 - Yes, we need three bedrooms (or 2+study) PLUS a maid's room. You stated you could check your availability? Do you represent owners in the Springs or other developments? I can't give a total budget as my husband will decide that but I can say what we pitch in for rent above 120k a year (husband's housing allowance) we wish to keep minimal You would need to look for a 3 bedroom + maid or study (can be used as a bedroom in some villas), there are no 2 bed +maid +study. You will have to be prepared to top up your allowance.
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Latest post on 14 July 2016 - 07:03
Ouch, I didn't know you had to cancel the driving licence either....
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Latest post on 14 July 2016 - 07:02
I think it's ok if it's natural for the child to kiss the parent on the lips, but I found its too personal to put that kind of pictures on Instagram, don't know why but it's just the way I feel.
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Latest post on 13 July 2016 - 09:56
Try to get view towards the park, which means less noise from the construction.
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Latest post on 12 July 2016 - 17:39
Something out in the desert might be nice. An activity like archery or camel riding at the Bab al Shams, followed by dinner in one of their restaurants.
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Latest post on 10 July 2016 - 06:32
The summer and Ramadan is probably the worst time of the year to jobhunt, everything slows down. Their are some job losses, but also there are growth in other sectors as well. Have you tried Facebook pages for your nationality in Dubai etc?
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Latest post on 07 July 2016 - 08:23
Word of warning some guy posted on one of the other forums saying that he and his Brother rented a place on the shoreline and they only got one access pass for the beach. I don't know if there has been a problem accessing the facilities as I beleive I read something about charging for the passes If its a family renting they all get access cards, which means married couple with children. Their visitors would need to pay. It's probably just one brother on the contract, so they will not recognise them as a family living together...
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Latest post on 04 July 2016 - 20:13
I will highly recommend Dr. Clausson, had a small procedure with her, can't fault her.
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Latest post on 03 July 2016 - 07:35
I did that when my kids were 12 but i used to enter w them and seat them then meet them out when the film finishes but i think i am too overprotecting i think.of course i was in the same mall where the film is . Thanks that what I booked for now, me a few rows behind.
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Latest post on 01 July 2016 - 20:57
There is a power struggle in your home, and your maid is trying hard to steel your home from you! In any culture or community, no one have the right to obstruct your access to your child, unless it's a court order - this is not the case at all - this maid really have to be gone! She is constantly going out, in this heat! She is meeting up with someone or her friends, and using the excuse of having your baby with her all the time, by creating a strong bond between her and your baby, so she can glue herself into this household and disregard your position as the lady of the house and getting more power by having your baby consider her "mum" instead of you! If it was me, I'll not let that maid stay in my home another minute, she'll be on the next flight home with all her dues.... Even if I'll be crawling on four, I won't need a woman like this to be under my roof, I understand from your posts you are stay at his me mum, until you hire a new maid; have the agency maids to come and do chores, you can cook meals for a week ahead and freez it.. Your baby look she is younger and might be learning to walk - from the posts you posted I got this impression- in this age baby want to walk and explore more than being held, you can do it, you don't need the passive aggressive and reality check attitude from that maid, we hire maids to make our live easier not a constant fight like that Ouch, this is mean, a lot of these girls genuinely loves children and I think they are just trying to look after the children as a motherly instinct. When you start to have these kind of thoughts, don't bring a maid in to your family.
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Latest post on 30 June 2016 - 15:41
Tell the company he works for that he wants to charge for viewings, they will soon sort him out...if it's a reputable company.
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Latest post on 30 June 2016 - 13:33
1,000 dhs seems standard nowadays, few years ago it was 500 dhs, mostly 500 dhs for apartments.
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Latest post on 29 June 2016 - 20:03
No don't go to rera for the case of a lock! What does it say in your contract about who is responsible for which maintenance? Generally tenants are responsible for minor repairs below 1,000 dhs for villas, depending on what you have signed.
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Latest post on 29 June 2016 - 16:25
I would say the maid isn't a fit for you, it sounds like she means well taking her to the park etc. Do you think you might be a bit too protective that the maid doesn't get a too close relationship with your child? It's difficult to change someone's personality and these girls mostly don't have much training or education and it's difficult to change if it's not working out.
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Latest post on 29 June 2016 - 16:19
Our were removed, but got paid in the salary whatever benefits we had, so didn't effect us that much and it meant we could rent somewhere cheaper if we wished. There are not really any laws to protect that the benefits remains, it was pretty much do you agree or do you want to leave?
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Latest post on 29 June 2016 - 12:25
There is a Facebook group called leaves Dubai for ladies that are going through divorce, supporting each other.
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Latest post on 27 June 2016 - 16:17
Sustainable City got a sales /rental centre in the community, not sure if you still would pay comission.
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Latest post on 27 June 2016 - 15:25
We are glad to see the back of you! LOL! You won't be saying that for long! The UK is one of the biggest contributors to the EU budget ( I think around 8 Billion pounds in net contribution annually). The other EU countries won't be too happy when they are saddled with larger contributions. The UK is a financial powerhouse! In or out, they will be fine. It's the other smaller European economies which will suffer the most. I don't know, I am married to a Brit and from an EU country, children have dual passports, so don't mind if you are right ?
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Latest post on 27 June 2016 - 13:43
I don't live there, but always had friends there and they are very happy there. Great location and definitely one of the best communities in Dubai in terms of facilities and greenery.
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Latest post on 25 June 2016 - 15:39
Both sides were making very strong arguments nd the result is so close. Good luck to Britain and EU. Weighted voting may become a concept of the future, As expats in this country, does this affect your day to day life in anyway? I am sure the results of it are very unknown at this time though. I wonder how it affects marriages between Brits and non Brits.
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Latest post on 25 June 2016 - 15:10
Generally people try to live close to the school, if they say the travel time will be 1.5 h there will be occasions it will take them 2 h.
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Latest post on 25 June 2016 - 14:58
Fujairah is a bit more conservative than Dubai, I would think twice before stripping off in public, a better choice would be to spend a day at one of the hotel beaches and they are not as pricey as in Dubai for a day pass.
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Latest post on 25 June 2016 - 14:54
The more I have been speaking with friends and colleagues and been reading about the decision for the UK to leave, I agree with posters here that there were some rebellious voters that didn't really know what they were voting for and it seems to be the older generation that wanted out and a lot of young educated people wanted to stay. I had a "friend" telling me he's happy to be out, as that will stop the scroungers, as there are no Brits on benefits, if it's people like that been making the decision, I actually feel sad for the ones that wanted to remain. There were definitely people voting out for the wrong reasons. The ones that wanted out I'm glad they are out, but obviously a lot would have been happier to stay...
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Latest post on 25 June 2016 - 05:59
I went for a look around this week - thinking about renting in the next phase of release which is June. It's quirky and the main attraction has to be the reduced DEWA bill. I am just a little concerned about the practicalities of the buggy when it's roasting hot and you have grumpy kids and lots of shopping. I am guessing you would need to pick your property carefully. I was told all the properties with garages were either already rented or sold. It would be interesting to see what DEWA bills look like for those who have already moved in. I am thinking that it may be worth a punt - if we don't like it then the contract is only 1 year. The community pool looked great. I went for a look in the weekend and the car parks are literally walking distance from the villas and you are driving past the villas to park, so I don't think it's a problem to drop off shopping etc. I wonder if those buggies actually will be used, as the community is small.
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Latest post on 24 June 2016 - 18:36
Not everyone voted OUT. This is a tragedy for everyone who believed in a united Europe. We have seen the longest period of peace in Europe since the fall of the Roman Empire. If you can rejoice at the beginning of the collapse of one of the most forward thinking movements in the last hundreds of years then you are either deluded or sad. Countries united by close trade agreements do not go to war. Europe tried to destroy itself for hundreds of years, the EU was, and pray God still, will be a bulwark against another war. The UK has made a terrible mistake, which we will regret deeply in the future. In the meantime,this is no time to revive old prejudices. I think you are right, but now I think it's the right thing to do as the majority do think they are better outside the EU and everyone is tired of listing to how much better the UK would be if they weren't part of the EU.
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Latest post on 24 June 2016 - 18:07
Why? They don't want to be in the European Union, it's like having unhappy employees in a company, without the negative impact I definitely think Europe will improve.
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Latest post on 24 June 2016 - 18:07
And perhaps others are more than glad to see the back of you? No doubt about that, stating the obvious, there is no "perhaps".
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Latest post on 18 June 2016 - 08:02
Your HR should know, I know of instances when Dewa has been connected without Emirates ID, the company you work for has to write a letter or something or speak with Dewa at Al Manara what's required. Ejari you can wait with until everything is in place.
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Latest post on 15 June 2016 - 14:05
I love this initiative!
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Latest post on 15 June 2016 - 08:52
Hi ladies, My nurseries start date back after the summer holidays is the 30th August (camp finishing in the 18th) leaving us with no childcare in between, I start back to work on the 21st. Does anyone know of any summer camps or clubs that would be suitable for 19month old twins? Or nannies that would be available for that time? I live in sports city dubai Thanks in advance In Time Out kids magazine it's a booklet with camps in Dubai, lots of nurseries in it, so you would probably find something.
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Latest post on 15 June 2016 - 08:47
That's a difficult one, she could probably be able to get a job or internship, but it's really not easy and the salaries can be really low, but cost of living is probably cheaper than Australia, things like public transport and groceries definitely are. If she's determined to go, ask her to find Facebook groups for her nationality or expats in general. As she likes children she could offer baby sitting for example. Do your research, as you say you are on a tight budget and there are a lot of children her age that aren't on a tight budget over here, if she will be comfortable with that as well. With the makeup education, I'm sure there are options for her. The makeup stores are long hours and not well paid, but there are companies doing makeup for model agencies etc and they are better paid.
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Latest post on 13 June 2016 - 11:59
Also still thinking about Marina. I've done a lot of research and obviously traffic is a major problem. Are there any areas that are less congested? Many thanks If you are working in Internet City, try to be more towards that side of the Marina and it should be ok. Avoid JBR, Dorrabay, Jewels and those towers that are close to JBR at the other end of the Marina.
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Latest post on 12 June 2016 - 18:12
I have many friends that sent their children to GWA for years and are very happy with it overall. I have only visited for some school events and the school seems very well organised and the facilities are amazing.
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Latest post on 12 June 2016 - 18:09
No, I guess she will still be working, even if it's not as much.
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Latest post on 12 June 2016 - 11:53
Dubai mall definitely open, but it was chaos on friday lunch time Paul cafe in dubai mall was also open and for those interested, Mcgettigans and a few other places are open for "adult drinks" from 12pm lots changing this year. Guess it has to do with tourism and the Euro's For sure, a lot to do with tourism as Ramadan is merging in to the tourism season and there are just too much money to be lost, same with the football. I hope people still remain respectful and don't push the boundaries, as I do feel this is a positive step.
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Latest post on 12 June 2016 - 09:12
And they have been promising the swimming pool since they opened a few years ago - what is taking so long? Is that a finance problem? Because with the amount of fees people pay, you'd think they'd have the money to fix the pool! Maybe they are using that money to finance another new school! True, and they refused discounts on the school fees, as parents were complaining that all facilities weren't in place that were promised and would justify the high school fee.
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Latest post on 12 June 2016 - 09:00
I wouldn't say swimming pool is a deal breaker, but this is a very expensive school and then I would like it to be top education AND facilities, which you can get in other schools. Look at Nord Anglia, Repton or DBS Jumeirah Park, depending on where you will be living and working.
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Latest post on 11 June 2016 - 13:36
Hi All, Was just wondering if the food court near Starbucks upstairs (MOE) is open like it was last year during Ramadan or if any other mall had some food courts open. Thanks. It is, even the one downstairs is open this year. Overall noticed more places are open this year. Dubai Mall has food court and at least Eataly open. Dubai Marina Mall has food court open. That's the ones I've been to so far.
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Latest post on 11 June 2016 - 09:43
Lolacat was getting very quite about Hartland once it opened, before that it was a post on every school thread about Hartland going to be the best school in Dubai.
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Latest post on 11 June 2016 - 09:37
Tecom was a good name, it was setting it apart and everyone knew what you were talking about. Al Barsha heights is just confusing and Al Barsha is getting too big and spread out as an area. I can't see a name change will change the property prices or that it would become more upmarket, it still is and look exactly the same.
 
 
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