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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 12:49
If your husband is going to be working in Marylebone, I would suggest he commutes from Buckinghamshire, using the Chiltern Railways line, or the Metropolitan tube line, as you can still find good state (public in Canadian English :D) schools (grammar schools, even) in the area. Most, if not all, IB schools are private (public in UK English :D) and very expensive. Bucks is a lovely county, with some very pretty places to live and probably marginally better value for money than living in Central London. I'm sure people who have lived in London more recently than I have will be able to give you sound advice, but these are just my first thoughts in answer to your questions. Good luck with the move :) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 02/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 22:35
Yes, it's at the SkyView Bar: http://www.jumeirah.com/Global/Property/BAA/Documents/SkyView%20Bar%20Afternoon%20Tea%20Sample%20Menu%202012.pdf ETA: And here's another perspective :D http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemileatatime/2011/11/05/afternoon-tea-at-the-burj-al-arab/ <em>edited by simpleasabc on 28/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 12:01
It's unlikely there will be snow in Chamonix itself in April, but who knows.. The one thing you are guaranteed is that there will be snow on the top of the Mont Blanc, though!!
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 12:00
Like a lot of things in Dubai, it's best to expect the worst and you won't be disappointed.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 17:16
I can't get it to work, though!
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 16:18
LLL, write the details down as my message may be deleted, depending on the mood of the mods.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 15:51
That's a really good idea, [b'>simpleasabc[/b'>. I might give it some thought. To be honest, I am suffering horribly with PND at the moment, and the idea of moving is so, so scary. But you might have a point. I am sorry to hear about your PND, LLL. Do you belong to the Fairy Godmother Club (Dubai)? You might find a godmother in your area to help you with moral and/or practical support. They have just created a new page for support: [u'>[url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/171879439626299/'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/171879439626299/[/url'>[/u'> edited by simpleasabc on 27/02/2013 <em>edited by simpleasabc on 27/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 14:24
LLL, I wonder if perhaps you could come to some agreement with your landlord, whereby you tell him that by UAE law, he is obliged to give you 12 months' notice at the end of your contract with him, but that you will try and find somewhere else to live within 3 months, as long as he pays your removal costs and returns your deposit in full? I'm only suggesting this because as rents seem to be going up rapidly, you might do better rent-wise to start on a new renewable contract, which will stay the same rent for two years, in three months rather than a year's time. Just a thought..
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:38
Chamonix and the Mont Blanc are a day trip away from Geneva - even worth going to stay for a couple of days.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 09:20
Thanks for the suggestion, Egg, but I'm afraid that's worthy beyond my scope - it was a really light-hearted blog with inner depth, but nothing as serious as Karin Evans. Any more vaguely relevant blogs, please? edited by simpleasabc on 26/02/2013 Bump, please.
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 23:35
Thanks for the suggestion, Egg, but I'm afraid that's worthy beyond my scope - it was a really light-hearted blog with inner depth, but nothing as serious as Karin Evans. Any more vaguely relevant blogs, please? <em>edited by simpleasabc on 26/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 11:07
The rent committee and RERA both told me recently that the landlord can give you 90 days notice to move out. [b'>If you the tenant don't agree to moving then they have to give you 12 months notice.[/b'> edited by starsouthern on 26/02/2013 Ah, that's the important part, isn't it :D
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 11:05
I am horrified that you will knowingly allow a molester to go free to attack another person, because you have no faith in the country that you reside in. You choose to live here, I assume for monetary reasons, and yet you doubt the system. I have made a few cases against individuals (including an incident where I was held with a gun to my head by a drug crazed highly influential individual) and have never had my passport taken from me. If we are to feel compassion for you, then I do hope that you are extending the same to his next victim. Apologies if this comes across as rude CMM, but I feel compelled to defend Buttercup in this instance as I think this is an unnecessarily harsh judgment of her actions. She did what she felt comfortable doing in a country not her own as a foreigner married to another foreigner. I think it is unfair to expect her to push the bounds of a foreign legal system despite not understanding it and thereby possibly risking her own situation just to track down a security guard her brushed against her. That is asking too much in my opinion. Also, if I may say, bit of a double standard considering on another thread you are advising the SA lady to keep well away from her daughter's boyfriend's problems. I understand the circumstances are different, but Buttercup obviously feels she has a lot to lose and it's not worth it for her. If she takes action with the guard's employer, that should be good enough and in any case, who are we to order her what to do?
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 07:31
JenniDxb - would that be Emirati landlords or Emirati tenants, or both?
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 18:44
Check with RERA, but I've a feeling (only from what I've read on here, not from personal experience) that whatever your contract may say, he is legally bound, at the end of your contract, to give you 12 months' notice that he wants to sell. He would have to sell with you as sitting tenants and you would still have to get a year's notice from the end of your original contract before you would be forced to leave by the new owner. I might be completely wrong in my understanding though, so much the best to ask RERA.
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 10:34
Woman's word against a man's, that's the difference, Arch.
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 10:32
As you've probably found out, there are two RC churches in Dubai, St Francis at Jebel Ali: http://www.stfrancisjebelali.ae/sacraments.htm - click on the link to "prerequisite for Baptism" and it will tell you all about what you need to do. There is also St Mary's on Oud Metha Street in Bur Dubai, their website is less enlightening but I'm sure if you contact them, they will be able to help: http://www.saintmarysdubai.com/contacts.asp. I can't help you with personal experience as ours was baptized Greek Orthodox in Athens some 17 years ago! Good luck!
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 10:16
I hope you are feeling better today, Buttercup. If you feel strong enough, perhaps you could return to see this security guard with your husband, and tell him that you are reporting his behaviour to his employer, and then do just that. If you don't feel up to it, try and learn from it and then forget it and move on with self-defence classes. By the way, can anyone here recommend any such classes in New Dubai, please?
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 09:33
I've only visited Vancouver, which is a beautiful city. Stanley Park and Granville Island are the first two things I think of when I remember our visit (they probably each have their own websites which would be worth looking at); Horseshoe Bay is lovely; the top of the Post Office tower is quite something (can't match the Burj Kakifa, of course!). We went up Grouse Mountain to see the grizzly bears and birds of prey; also, went to the Planetarium. We also spent time in Seattle, which is about an hour and a half's drive away and worth a visit. Vancouver Island is also supposed to be great. This might help: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/do/ Have a great time! <em>edited by simpleasabc on 25/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 00:51
If money were no object, I'd go for Richmond, Wimbledon, or Chiswick, but I'm a Londoner at heart..
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 21:03
I wouldn't worry about 40 lessons as each lesson only lasts half an hour and you can do the lessons in 2 hour batches twice a week, which means you can take the test after 5 weeks. Much to her teacher's surprise, my daughter recently failed first time, for 6 spurious reasons which the examiner filled in randomly at the end of the test and which bore no relation to what had actually happened during her test. The following week, after the compulsory 8 extra lessons, she passed with no problem whatsoever.. I can't recommend any particular driving school, but you can't get round the 40 lessons here and you have to hope you're lucky on the day you take your test. Apparently, a good tip to pass first time is to tell the examiner you've already failed a couple of times..
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 13:35
Yes, congratulations from me also, Daza - enjoy the four of them :)
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 13:34
That's interesting, TopOfTheWorld - and seems to be different from what was experienced by posters on the other thread..
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 13:26
From March 2013 Due dates on pregnancy board, Daza says: 23/02/2013 21:20:45 My gorgeous little boy has arrived! I had a show and other impending labour twinges on Sunday so delivery day was bumped up and he arrived on Monday morning. He's perfect and everything is wonderful.
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:58
This is the thread I was thinking of: http://www.expatwoman.com/Oman/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=188879
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:53
I just have a slight concern that I seem to remember having read somewhere that people have been fined for parking a car on the road for any length of time, and on the pavement for longer than 3 or 4 hours, in Emaar communities. No idea if this is correct, or if it applies anywhere else.
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:15
She should park her cars in her garage not her driveway, that will solve the problem. Who says she has the right to that piece of road to park on anyway? Mind you, you might find it's not legal for either of you to have a car parked on the road for longer than a few hours at a time..
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 11:54
Pierchic is the best, thought it's not exactly the Souk. They don't do breakfast but if you ask for the set menu it's a good deal, AED175 per head. You must like seafood, though! Tables outside have wonderful views of the Burj al Arab, the sea and the Madinat itself. Otherwise, the Meat Company has quite a nice view, depending on where outside you're sitting. I'm afraid I can't name any other restaurants in the Souk which have a view of the Burj. Or, you could sit on the terrace at the lobby restaurant of the Al Qasr hotel and have a bit to eat, with lovely views of the sea and the Burj.
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 11:32
Hi, Lotty, I've sent you an email, you can take your address away now!
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 01:13
You've been playing those games with Pampas Grass and upside down pineapples again, haven't you, Irooni :D
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 01:12
We've got a light wheelchair that we bought dirt cheap at the Springs Village Pharmacy when my mother came over for a week a couple of years ago. You are very welcome to borrow it, please put up your munged email addy if you're interested and I'll contact you.
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 23:14
Hi, Elizabeth, have you looked at Dubizzle Classifieds? That should give you an idea of what's available for you. http://dubai.dubizzle.com/property-for-rent/residential/ Good luck with your search and your move.
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 22:07
Taisha, Louise's advice is based on the premise that you have extensive work experience in the Middle East. Is that correct? If not, I would follow the advice of the more pessimistic posts here.
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 18:05
But you say it's only likely to be one more court appearance? How many hours is that likely to take? I should think it was worth it to have somebody who knows what it's about, rather than a total stranger, finish this off for you, after all the hassle you've had.
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 15:29
Have you contacted POLO?
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 15:00
From what I've read here, the minimum age is 23 or 25, I believe. Also from what I've read here, you may be better off employing an older lady.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 20:01
I'm not Starssouthern, but yes, I believe you can use that - you just have to show it to your Landlord and tell him you're going to RERA if he insists on raising your rent. He may well give you a year's notice to leave or to pay more on your next contract with him and it is up to you to decide what to do then. I think - I've only gleaned this from the expert Expat Women on this forum, not lived it myself.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 12:05
Has anyone tried WIS? http://www.gemseducation.com/MENASA/wellinternational0027/contents.php?pageid=1777&parentid=24&parentid=25
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 10:30
Can only assume the female members of CMM's family are well-equipped with these: http://www.shewee.com/pages/About-Shewee.html
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 09:31
I can make those I'll informed deductions myself. I specifically asked if anyone knew the legal position. In that case, probably better to go here: http://eservices.mol.gov.ae/enetwasal/login.aspx?lang=eng than EW.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 09:20
That sounds good, then, Green Goddess, if you can arrange your wedding before the end of your first trimester, you're good. And congratulations on both pregnancy and marriage :)
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 07:23
Maybe you could try Gems Wellington International School? The other IB curriculum schools which might have places are the Dubai International Academy, JESS and the Universal American School. If they don't have Diploma places, your daughter might be accepted for the IB Certificate?
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 00:23
I know nothing about the legality of pay cuts at short notice or otherwise, but have a feeling that if you were to try to do anything about it, you would quickly have a 100% pay cut.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 19:30
http://www.dollaruae.com/PromotionDetails.aspx?BannerID=25
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 17:51
Haven't you heard about the 'date syrup diet'? You eat .5 L a day, cover yourself with another 1.5L, wrap yourself in cling wrap and sit in the garden for 3 hours! Just kidding, it's used as a treat for [b'>my BIG pet mixed in a bucket of water[/b'> ;0) That's no way to talk about your husband.
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 10:21
A friend of mine was so hung up about her crooked front tooth that she never smiled properly, so when she got her braces when she was in her forties, the two years she spent wearing them made no difference to how she looked, but now she's happy to smile and it's made her a lot happier and more self-confident.
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 07:08
I usually find Country Life double and single cream in our local Spinneys. The expiry date is very short, if you see what I mean, but I suppose that proves it's quite fresh!
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 20:48
Suzieq, it was a one-off special offer last year, not in the book.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 16:49
I found this, but when I clicked the link to the clinic, his name wasn't there: From: Rania Bato &lt;rania.bato@&lt;hidden&gt;&gt; Subject: Transfer of Dr. Akel and his team Date: 21 December 2011 11:54:52 GMT+04:00 ----------------------------------------------------------- Dear all, Please be informed that Dr. Roger Akel, Dr. Rachel Hayek and Dr. Adham Alameddin have moved to Synergy Intergrated Medical Centre. For appointments/queries, kindly contact us on the details mentioned below. Please note that Dr. Akel and Dr. Hayek will be seeing patients/pilots starting from January 2012. Looking forward to working with you again soon. Thanks & Regards, Rania Bato Clinic Coordinator SYNERGY INTEGRATED MEDICAL CENTRE Villa 1055 Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim 2 P.O.Box: 212531, Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 43 48 54 52 Fax: +971 43 48 54 62 E-mail: Web: Welcome to Synergy Integrated Medical Clinic (http://www.synergyctrdubai.com) Maybe you could ask them, though? If you haven't already.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:33
I'm sorry, I've no idea, I'm way past the nappy stage (in so many ways :) ) and just found an online recommendation on an older thread. Good luck, see if you can ask them to order it for you, perhaps?
 
 
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