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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:18
C4 makes them good too.
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 15:55
Best to get it closed earliest. NOC is good to have but If I were you, I will ensure account reflects the loan settled. Just for the peace of mind sake. :-)
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 15:49
My DH helped me with this. Here it goes: Smell is travelling thru air. Air is passing a stinky area. Bathroom has few outlets to sewage system. Each one of the outlet (WC, Basin, Bidet, Bath tub & Floor Drain) is design to have a water seal which does not allow the smell to reverse travel. When this seal is not there, dried or seal trap was never installed, you will have smell travelling reverse end. Sometime it can be the vent from the fixtures which could be the reason. Someone who can read the "As Installed Drawings" can pick from drawings. :-) Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 10:19
I know one such local who sponsored my friends business. Question is how to help you. Its not appropriate to publish his number. Does anyone know a way to not violate yhe rules and share info?
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 21:54
Free Zones follow law different than the law of mainland. Even when they are allowed to open food courts, which works as an attraction for investors, they are covered with some sort of visual obstruction from public view. I guess this is just being sensitive to international business houses feeling at home, during Ramadan too. Check out Doha during Ramadan and you will never visit Qatar. There are various small things that make Dubai what it is. Check out stores that are on Fuel Stations. They are the rescue points at times. <em>edited by touimi on 30/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 21:41
Thanks Chant39. Will check with them tomorrow.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 21:33
In my family we have both. And we go along nicely. Each one eats what they like. Simple.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 21:28
Any store, its the product and in line the manufacturer you need to select. C4 is just distributing. A branded product wont be different in quality in C4. I guess it depends on what you purchase. C4 can only offer customer service.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 21:11
Ladies, Remember buildings with Chiller Air conditioning are normally more cooler that other buildings. Even in Summers, the walls are cool because all building elements are cooling. I wouldn't leave it on, if I were you.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 20:48
You can put it on Just for Gags. Lol...
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 20:42
I found stress means more than I can handle. Its different for each one of us. When I have many things that I need to deal with, I classify them, learn the type, experiment with it, get someone to double check and done. Repeat the process over for next type of activity. There is no guarantee to have peace, if it was to be because of others. If you are not at peace, find it. Job is just another detail. I feel life is too precious to be wasted crying over someone else. Good luck.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 10:36
ICE is know but not widely. Worth keeping as such. With such low rate of crime and high safety round the clock, not to worry.
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 10:23
Thanks ladies for the suggestions. I might as well share what I found from friends. This company offered me free 2 hrs cleaning if I completed a survey they had put up online. I had some deep cleaning done in the bargain :-) I paid for 2 hrs while got 4 hrs of cleaning done. The cleaner lady knew her job and was polite. Filipina are like that. Give it a try. http://dubaihousekeeping.com
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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 10:11
Housing fee is a standard component. What changes is 1. electricity consumption - AC is the heaviest load on DEWA bill. We have chiller included in the rent but I have lived in Split Ducted residence hence I know. 2. Consumption of water and accordingly sewage bill. Its directly proportional. If you want to cut on DEWA bill, reduce AC by 1 degree (set it to 24 or 25 if you are comfortable still). Don't leave doors and windows open. Good luck.
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 12:49
As if it was easier this far. Funny part is, those who play with rules, will keep doing so. Just that simple people like us will be burdened with more confusion. We are deciding to opt for maid service instead and reclaim our privacy. Any recommendations for a professional maid service company? Cheers!
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Latest post on 21 June 2014 - 21:51
Chubb is good. This is where you can get them. It is also listed in Chubb's official website. Gunnebo Middle East FZE PO Box 54435 Dubai Visiting Address:Dubai Airport Free Zone, East Wing 6A, Office #816 Tel:+971 4 701 7837 Fax:+971 4 701 7835 www.gunnebo.com/uae/products [email protected]
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Latest post on 21 June 2014 - 21:47
I opted for company insurance. My company offers medical insurance for employees and if we wish to add family, we could pay extra for the same. But because it is a group insurance we get deep discounts. I have seen another example where employee of one company come together and do a group insurance. What I have is Green Crescent with Nextcare network, classic plan. It costed me AED 2600 and pay excess AED 50 only.
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Latest post on 21 June 2014 - 21:42
We have found good relief with Argan based cream. It is organic and natural.
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 09:37
We got ours from C4. U can try them.
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 09:35
The Real Estate market is totally sentiment driven. Which drives cost of operating /staying in a country. This is what we are experiencing in UAE. expo 2020 jobs? Long way 2 go pals. One is building, serving is far ahead in future.
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 09:19
She is correct. Passport should be sufficient.
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 09:17
Sorry about the situation. Been in situation like that and could sort it out by bringing a replacement tenant. It was helpful for LL too hence reduced the losses 4 both of us. Try it out but chk with ur LL first. How to find a replacement? Use Dubbizle or Gulfnews free classified.
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Latest post on 16 May 2014 - 20:23
Whiter would be my suggestion.
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Latest post on 16 May 2014 - 20:20
Once I got that call for winning Etisalat grand prize. But I also keep receiving emails where some1 is trying to transfer some funds from 1 country to another and stuff similar. If its too good to be true, it is.
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Latest post on 16 May 2014 - 20:08
I love Dubai but it can never be home. Our priorities change so does our expenses. That does not mean journey isn't fun meanwhile. Earning more than you need is in past or stories. Depending on our priorities in life, we come here, stay and move on.
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 22:38
I would go to DED if i were you. They have a consumer care number too. They helped me once i had a complaint. <em>edited by touimi on 28/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 22:20
Organiliciouz is also available at BLUE planet Green people in JLT.
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 21:49
MY DH recently has gone through the same. Major hypermarkets register a company at anywhere between 50,000 to 150,000/-aed first time. Additionally if you have 3 flavors you bar code fee per varient anywhere between 5000 to 10,000 aed. This will give you one hypermarket. Now do the math if you want more supermarkets. Any guesses how product manufacturer recovers this cost? <em>edited by touimi on 28/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 21:22
Argan and Shea butter helped me. <em>edited by touimi on 28/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 October 2013 - 08:58
Interesting scheme. Thanks for alerting. I would have considered it a mistake.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 09:43
I use Argan alone so far. But if this is ready mix available, I would try it out.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 09:12
I guess it is the spirit of the place which is also important. We shifted recently with the focus for children having access to a park and other playmates. But so much to the natural mingling.....Park has been the only rescue.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 09:11
I guess it is the spirit of the place which is also important. We shifted recently with the focus for children having access to a park and other playmates. But so much to the natural mingling.....Park has been the only rescue.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 09:05
Thanks Di, could you also advise where from I can get the Argan to mix with? Much appreciate the advise.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 17:35
We love Nastle pure life water. Its always delivered on schedule and very helpful customers service too.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 17:30
We had the same with my DD. But she is big now and I can't stop her from eating :-) So sometime we run behind to feed and some time we run them off from the kitchens...LOL
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 17:23
My hair suffer hugely too. What is the reason, no clue. Stress, food, water, who knows. I keep trying some herbal stuff and still on the look out for a good solution.
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 12:44
There is over 2 dozens free zones in Dubai alone and 1 each in other emirates. When you expensive, it is a relative term. What is it that you consider reasonable? I recollect, RAK, Ajman, Fujairah each one can offer you a company set up with 100% ownership within 25k to 40k. If you wish to expand, there are options there also. I like DAFZA most bust it can go above 200k. Why not call the Business Setup companies? There are half a dozen in classified of Gulf News everyday. Good luck.
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 12:39
I am facing a similar situation. My maid has been with us for now about 5 years. I am a working mom and got 2 kids. We hired her and felt blessed. With her home, my first kid didn't need to stay whole day at nursery. All was well. And then came the second child. The maid was such a help to me and my baby. But she started ignoring the elder one. The elder one feels ignored and can't be friends with her anymore. She wanted to attend church activities and we had no reason to stop her. Soon she started having some sort of group of friends who look upto her for advises. Now she keeps getting calls from them all the time. While my son a still small and does all sort of playful things, she is busy on phone. And we live on 8th floor. I had to put locks in all balcony doors. Just to think I get jitters. On the other side I see her love for my son. They have some good time together. What a difficult situation, now that she wants to go for 4 weeks vacation. What do I do? No choice but take off from work and take care of my kid. Me and my DH, we are take 2 weeks each and baby sit. We have no family of close relatives in UAE. What must be the plight of working couples with similar situations or no maid at all? Raising kids has proved certainly more challenging than I had thought. Finding a trustworthy maid is not easy. To try someone is too expensive. so we are sticking with the one we have at the moment. Will we be satisfied ever or not?
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 16:54
May not suit the occasion, but recently we dropped in SIGDI. This was the best Kababs. Chewing is not what my little pumpkin does. But these kababs were so soft, we enjoyed an overdose.
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 16:50
I got some good options to try now :-)
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 12:07
I am struggling with the same thought. My tiny one goes to play school next month. I will drop him in the morning but noon is a big challenge. Guess will have to accept the school transport. <em>edited by touimi on 22/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 12:02
Enjoyed holiday with my 2 kids at Rotana al Aqqa beach hotel. They also have a kids club where they can enjoy many supervised activities and guess what its free. I also liked Mercure at Jabal Hafeet for the view.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 11:59
I remember taking clearance letter from the bank and had to update it in the RTA system. It was siple and easy in fact. Gud luck.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 11:52
Hey emmsie, As a bank you may have different experience with different people. I guess your question is pertaining to not having a source of income to show to the bank. Are you having it in another bank? As long as it is transferred through legal channel, there should not be a problem. Specially speak to relationship manager of a bank and they can guide you on this. I had wonderful experience with Emirates NBD DAFZA branch. They are amazing people.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 18:26
I dropped 6 kgs in 2 months with carb controlled diet. But after sometime i started losing the control and added a couple back. Now I am now watching my DH. He is experimenting with a new herbal supplement. Lets see if he does better then me :-)
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 18:18
Awooo, just missed it. My Daughter turned 10 last year and our next holiday is planned in June, just after the offer gets over.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 18:17
Gym helped us a lot. But we could only do it for a while. since few months, work pressure has increased for my DH and there is no more time for GYM together. My DH started using a multivitamin and he was happy with it until he changed into a herbal supplemental last week. Will share how was his experience in a week.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 18:12
I guess more people insisting for their rights will make a change someday.
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 18:10
They are sofa cum bed and very practical too. Go to Ikea website.
 
 
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