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Forum: Middle East
Jun 14th 2011, 5:13 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,773
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Any problem booking a flight with a long return date ? UAE

Its at the UK end where the problem can arise, as the airline can check whether your paperwork is in order at your destination.
I once had a 6 month return ticket on a visit visa and was initially...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 26th 2011, 11:13 am
Replies: 12
Views: 55,944
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Buying extra pages for UK passport

Wait until back in UK if you are back for that length of time. Just renewed my passport using post office check and send service, returned in under a fortnight, under 100quid for 48 pages. Much...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 17th 2010, 5:36 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 951
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Online Tax Returns

On line returns are only accepted with a UK address, and is not available for non residents
Forum: Middle East
Oct 28th 2010, 5:26 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,735
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: best way to transfer money

Forget HSBC, massive rip off with the exchange rate.
I always draw the cash out and nip down to Mall of the Emirates to either Wall St Exchange by entrance near Carrefour, or UAE exchange opposite...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 4th 2010, 4:56 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,399
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: 'pay & play' squash in Dubai?

Hayya at Lakes, Meadows and Town Centre all have squash but require you to be signed in by a memnber, although occassional recently I have managed to sign in without a member, weekday rates 35dhs per...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 23rd 2010, 11:39 am
Replies: 13
Views: 15,576
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Where to play golf in Dubai?

Tower Links, Al Hamra and Sharjah all between 400 and 450 dhs for 18 holes at weekend. UGA only meant 30dhs a round saving.
Best to get the 2 for 1 vouchers out of the entertainer, which allow you...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 23rd 2010, 5:34 am
Replies: 0
Views: 473
Posted By AUHJohn

Tax and Offshore Accounts

Been here a few years and during this time been putting my spare cash in an offshore account in Jersey, but may well be returning permanently to the UK within a few months.

Whilst I am well aware...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 7th 2010, 2:44 am
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: 20 20 at Sports City

Tickets available on www.boxofficeme.com.
75dhs on Fri 50dhs on Saturday, or more if you what to sit in the empty stands.
Mind you they have reduced the prices a little since the last games PAK v...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 6th 2010, 5:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: 20 20 at Sports City

19th & 20th February, starting 6.00pm, no chance of getting any booze in the cheap seats at least, or smuggling anything past the security.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 6th 2010, 3:12 am
Replies: 45
Views: 7,429
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Burj Dubai Renamed Burj Khalifa

PRICELESS

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Pmqu_J8tYuU/S0NlNyAGw7I/AAAAAAAAABY/AJCF47Z6080/s512/Burj%20Dubai%20Priceless.jpg
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 4th 2009, 3:25 am
Replies: 2
Views: 881
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Looking for a Road Bike (racer) in Dubai

Probably a little small for your requirements, but I have 2008 Trek 1.2, frame size 54cm available for 2500dhs.
Based in new Dubai area. PM me if interested
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 18th 2009, 1:03 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,634
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: When does Ramadan start??

Astromically the new moon is not visible in the Middle East Thursday night, as checked on the moon sighting web page.
All the more reason some one blind mullah will claim a sighting from Mecca.!!!...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 16th 2009, 5:06 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Looking for World Championship ....Help

Its part of the my showtime package, Channel 92 or thereabouts
Forum: The Sand Pit
Aug 16th 2009, 3:55 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Looking for World Championship ....Help

Its live on Al Jazeer 2, Arabic commentary though
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2009, 6:53 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By AUHJohn

Dubai Bus Journey Planner

Useful link below for all those bus users, just a pity it takes 4 changes and over 2 hours from Meadows Town Centre to Dubai Marina including visits to Satwa Bus Station and Trade Centre R/bt, might...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jun 22nd 2009, 1:37 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,099
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Wimbledon TV coverage

Its on live on Dubai Sports 2 on the Showtime package
Forum: Middle East
Jun 13th 2009, 10:09 am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,011
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Dibba to Khasab

Trust me, you can not drive directly from Dibba to Kassab, the only Omani border post open to expats is on the main road between RAK and Kassab.
Until a couple of years ago it was possble to drive...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 12th 2009, 3:51 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 6,011
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Dibba to Khasab

No, its the border/check posts adjacent to each other about half way between RAK and DIbba, ie some 50 kms out of Dibba.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 12th 2009, 11:42 am
Replies: 10
Views: 6,011
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Dibba to Khasab

No as far as I am aware, it has never been possible to cross at the Omani post unless a local. Then last year I think they closed the UAE crossing point to all but GCC nationals. On my last visit...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 1st 2009, 10:40 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,166
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Over 6dhs to the Pound

[QUOTE=Meow;7622717]Not likely, unless you really believe that GBP 1 will be at $2....

Yes but its only a few weeks ago it was all doom and gloom for the UK and the pound was stuffed, now its up...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 1st 2009, 9:42 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,166
Posted By AUHJohn

Over 6dhs to the Pound

How quick before it gets back to 7 to the pound.
It was only 2 months ago it was at 5.20!!
Forum: Middle East
May 4th 2009, 12:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: Etihad offering flights to London for 200dhs...

Thanks for the tip off

Just booked to Manchester on the same offer, Fare offered 200dhs, after tax and charges 1335dhs return.
Still cheapest I have ever booked starting at this end
Forum: Middle East
Apr 21st 2009, 4:48 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 2,803
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: We have found a new home!

Triangle may have handed over, but certainly nothing in JV South
Forum: Middle East
Apr 21st 2009, 10:47 am
Replies: 45
Views: 2,803
Posted By AUHJohn

Re: We have found a new home!

That's worrying about no DEWA connection at Jumeirah Village, will any of the villas on the Circle ever be handed over??
Forum: Middle East
Jan 20th 2009, 7:43 am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,496
Posted By AUHJohn

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