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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 14:45
My FIL gave me a lucky silver sixpence to carry
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 14:36
Champions in the new Marriott showed a couple last weekend. It might be worthwhile checking with them if there's a particular game he's after as I believe they sometimes record them to show later.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 16:30
If it's not rented out, your OH should have council tax paperwork which will make everything easy for him to satisfy residency requirements (that's what we did for my DH). It might be best for you to call the council and find out if your driving licence will suffice. Otherwise you might need to do what cleanfreak suggested and go to your parents'. Regarding tax, never say never, but in my experience the various departments do not speak to each other.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 15:28
Hi Lala81 We got married in the UK in May. There are a few things to take into account. Firstly are you & DH both British? It will be a different process if you are not. Secondly, as you are getting married by a registrar and not in a church, you both need to give notice of marriage at the council/borough in which you live - not the one where you are getting married. You will each need to do this. The rules state you have to do it a minimum of 16 days before the wedding, but it can take a fair bit of time to get an appointment so do not leave it till the last minute - the piece of paper is valid for a year. You will need to show proof of residency (ie bank statements), but they will have all the info on the council website. One thing I found is they were a bit suspicious as we were out of the country while arranging it, but they couldn't be more helpful once I was there in person.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 17:27
We no longer have Mosaic (thankfully) but last year it would drop out for hours (together with the internet) whenever there was a decent storm. It's looking pretty dark out there now...
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 09:37
We looked during Ramadan, and a brand new fully optioned-up Sorrento was around 100,000.
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 17:05
The prospective buyer may be better off requesting a personal loan than a car loan ;)
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 16:48
Have you looked at Beverly Hills Al Rayyan? Not that far from Aspire/Al Waab area and very family friendly
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 14:55
Maple - it's underneath Zig Zag
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 16:21
Hadn't thought of that, where would you recommend? Is 5 not a bit too young?
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 18:10
Was in Tavola in City Centre earlier so asked there - they should have them in their Royal Plaza branch (but unfortunately I don't know where that is!)
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 13:52
Also if you're into baking you might want to bring specific food colourings/flavourings as they only have the artificial ones here (ie birthday cakes)
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 19:21
We just went to the Chedi in Oman for our honeymoon and it was GORGEOUS! Maybe a few too many people for what you're after, but we couldn't fault it. Plus they have just built a 150m infinity pool and brand new gym & spa complex!
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 15:23
I find ugg boots quite useful around the house as the tiles are quite cold. Although being Australian, they are for indoors only!!
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 09:41
Katcalls I agree, they're on my shopping list already! GinaM - My family are from QLD, I grew up in Sydney, and my parents moved to Canberra for work last year. It was -2 when I landed at 10pm last night - bit of a shock to the system!
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 16:30
I'm 5'7 and wear them if I'm having a skinny day... although I find it too hot at the moment
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 16:28
It wasn't me - but I'm heading home to Sydney & Canberra tonight for 2 weeks, so if any Aussies want anything brought back let me know!
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 16:25
It depends on the landlord. Our current flat is fully furnished and includes crockery, sheets, towels, saucepans etc... but the fully furnished one we are moving to has nothing apart from furniture and rugs. In the UK I would consider that to mean semi furnished, but here semi furnished means it has whitegoods (but no furniture).
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 16:22
From Doha News http://dohanews.co/post/10121993969?ref=nf
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 16:21
I've seen small cases in Spinneys as well - although they were the same ones my mum used to buy in the 80s!
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 14:48
Have you tried Lakeland, Bechamel?
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 10:31
I read an article on twitter yesterday saying that Qataris represent only 6% of the workforce in Qatar, and 20% of the population. Of an estimated population of 1.7m, I'm not sure it can be that high?
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 10:26
Jasmine at Souq Waqif is nice, but not cheap
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 10:05
Thanks but I don't have anywhere to store them as we're in a teeny one bedroom flat!! I obviously haven't thought this through properly!!
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 23:49
Has anyone been to the one next to Megabucks? Not after gel/acrylic nails, just good old fashioned shape & paint manicure
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 20:55
bump for any newbies arriving!
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 20:46
We are renting a Honda City through Eurodollar for 2100/month incl insurance
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 13:33
Hay on Wye in the Brecon Beacons is lovely for walking (think there might be fishing too) and it's not too far from Gloucester
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 14:27
Amy is in the air at the moment but she got it at Al Zajel pet center for around QR250.
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 14:46
I think it depends on where you buy the dress from. Many bridal shops are affiliated with seamstresses/sewing rooms, and want you to have the fittings done by their preferred people, but some will let you take it as soon as it arrives. If you're getting married in the UK, it might be easier to buy it there, leave it there, and then get the adjustments done just before the wedding? Remember some dresses have up to a 6 month lead time, although most I found were around the 12 week mark, and my dress ended up only taking 8 weeks. Also some bridal shops can be funny about allowing you to take photos of the dresses (if you were to get an idea of what you wanted while trying them on and then get it recreated in Dubai), but it really depends on where you are. Good luck with the dress-hunting, I'm sure you'll have a great time!
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 16:13
We had a look at them the other day... believe it was just two and three bedrooms, at 23,000 and 28,000 each!! It used to be a hotel that they have turned into serviced apartments
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 17:09
Thanks MaryCatherine, neither did ours... In the meantime however, the PRO has filled in some forms that we need to take to immigration at Madinat Khalifa and we'll see where that gets us... I have a feeling that if I go back to the airport again tomorrow, someone different on the desk will have a different requirement :)
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 09:58
Margarita when did you get yours? Did you have a smart card or just your RP?
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 14:30
Went to get my e-gate this morning, however my 2 week old RP is apparently the wrong type, and you now need the Smart Card!
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 14:36
My South African friends in the UK have always needed a separate visa to go to France (one was turned away at Dover trying to go to a wedding!!)
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 19:28
In case you're still wondering... 8 am -12 midnight
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 15:05
I'm doing a Masters at Macquarie and had to declare that I was an Australian citizen and provide details of my undergrad degree at UNSW. I can't recall anything about residency (was living in the UK at the time). My degree is full fee-paying, however - it might be different if you are looking to do it through HECS...
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Latest post on 12 August 2011 - 15:07
Mel from Nelson Park is lovely and showed me 6 villas a few weeks ago, but ultimately we decided not to use them as why would we pay an agency fee when we can get the same place directly from the landlord with no charge, by driving up to the gate as Amy said...
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 15:14
I bought some charming silver leopard print jeggings from Matalan once... a size too small, obviously...
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 21:28
Nando's have a Ramadan special of soup, salad, half a chicken, a side dish, bottomless soft drink or small water and dessert for QR54 (normally QR44 for half a chicken and 2 sides)
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 14:51
Has anyone had any joy with this?
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 11:05
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer spf 20
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 14:23
I've RSVP'd - will take photos for you!
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 22:00
I was told to not even wear deodorant before I had my first one!!
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 15:53
Will your yard be large enough for it? Most of the compounds I have seen have had tiny terraces as opposed to gardens big enough for the trampoline we had as kids (but then again I have been looking at 3br ones rather than 5/6 br ones)... Also what colour is the trampoline mat? Growing up in Australia we had to cool down the black mat with the hose before getting on it in summer...
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 21:02
Bread & Bagels are offering delivery & takeaway during Ramadan 9am-midnight and Fridays 1pm-midnight, tel 4411 0041, according to their Twitter
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 16:16
Went to see Areen Tower this afternoon and really loved it - they only have 3 bedroom apartments left though
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Latest post on 29 July 2011 - 19:29
We use Eurodollar and get a Honda City for 2100/month incl insurance... can't wait to get our own car though (DH may finally learn to stop touch parking...)
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 13:56
I'm not an iPad expert by any means - but were you able to sync it with your computer ok when you first set it up? And what country is your Apple ID registered to? I've heard that sometimes that can affect the iTunes store & amazon availability
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 13:50
I'm loving Bill Grainger's "Simply Bill" at the moment
 
 
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