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Forum: Middle East
Sep 23rd 2015, 7:49 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 821
Posted By shandolier

Wall to wall fitted carpet company in UAE?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that will fit carpets in my villa? Not just a rug shop, but a wall to wall carpet fitter. Any suggestions gratefully received!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 21st 2013, 6:26 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By shandolier

Renting Studio Appartments in Abu Dhabi

So I need the cheapest, cheapest studio apartment in Abu Dhabi. Don't mind where, even Shahama, just need the official contract. Got quoted 40k for a dog box of a place, but it has the Tawtheeq...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 22nd 2013, 7:32 am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,316
Posted By shandolier

Forced to rent a place in Abu Dhabi

My wife's employer in Abu Dhabi will stop her healthy housing allowance if she doesn't have an official rental contract for the emirate, but we want to stay living in Dubai. So we are looking for an...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 10th 2013, 8:44 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,320
Posted By shandolier

Re: Tailor In Dubai

Go to Kachins, they have three branches I went to the one down near the Burjuman Centre. THey have a head tailor called 'The Master' who is actually very good. I won't go anywhere else now.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 4th 2013, 12:58 am
Replies: 25
Views: 35,506
Posted By shandolier

Re: Where to buy a suit in Dubai

I ended up going to Kachins down in Deira. Hillarious head tailor called 'The Master' who thinks he is it and a bit, but by jingo he knows how to make a suit. My brother and I both got 3 piece suits,...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 3rd 2012, 9:06 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By shandolier

Re: Autumn Internationals

Anyone know who is showing the England matches? OSN are showing everyone else by the looks of it, just not England.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 10th 2012, 7:48 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 35,506
Posted By shandolier

Where to buy a suit in Dubai

So it's time for a new suit... Without breaking the bank, do I trust any of the bespoke tailors here, or should I just go off the peg? Any advice?
Forum: Middle East
May 23rd 2012, 6:34 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 12,226
Posted By shandolier

Re: UK Passport Renewal

You replace a 48 pager every 10 months?! How much travelling must you do!
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2012, 7:23 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 12,226
Posted By shandolier

Re: UK Passport Renewal

UK passport service website says you can make an appointment for the 1 day service and have it done same day, if you are in the UK... just need to find out if I can do this as an overseas resident....
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2012, 5:26 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 12,226
Posted By shandolier

UK Passport Renewal

Passport is rapidly runningout of pages, I have heard that the normal process is to take it to the Embassy here but then it gets sent to Germany for processing but that can take 3 months, which I...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 3rd 2012, 6:58 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 6,339
Posted By shandolier

Re: US Masters Golf on Telly?

Yep, OSN have ditched Fox Sports... they had the 'courtesy' to send me a text saying so. No offer of compensation/reduced channel fee, and the thought of trying to do something about it with their...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 16th 2012, 6:06 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 712
Posted By shandolier

Lunch on a Friday in Dubai?

Was planning to have a relaxed lunch art Barasti with my parents, looked outside and... sand everywhere. Anyone got any good ideas for a nice lunch (not brunch) in Dubai on a Friday?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 16th 2012, 4:21 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By shandolier

Uniform/Kit Supplier in Dubai?

Anyone got a GOOD supplier of kit for teams? E.g. sports kit... Really just need polo shirts, but good ones... possibly trousers too.

Any advice?
Forum: Middle East
Dec 21st 2011, 6:03 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By shandolier

Hiring a sports car for a day in Dubai?

Anyone know where I can hire a nice car for a day in Dubai? Not like a ferrari but a bit better than my Ford Focus!
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 19th 2011, 6:19 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By shandolier

Where's the most Christmassy spot in Dubai?

Anyone know where you can go in Dubai that is the most 'Christmassy' place? I.e. big tree, carols, etc...? Guessing a hotel lobby or how about Madinat? Wife's birthday tomorrow and she LOVES...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 10th 2011, 3:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,361
Posted By shandolier

When can a landlord evict you in Dubai?

My landlord is trying to increase the rent when our lease comes up for renewal in Jan. I have found out thanks to RERA that he's not officially allowed to increase the rent. However, if I go back to...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 27th 2011, 3:43 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,699
Posted By shandolier

Top 10 Tips on Living in Dubai?

I need to come up with a top 10 list of great advice on how to live in Dubai... the kind of thing that beats the system, keeps you ahead of the curve and generally makes life easier! For example,...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Sep 9th 2011, 7:17 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
Posted By shandolier

Dubai Brunch Advice Please

I just need asome advice on the right brunch place please. Criteria are:

Group of about 8 to 12 of us, some 20something singles and 30something marrieds - up for a bit of a lively atmosphere but...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 7th 2011, 6:58 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 8,075
Posted By shandolier

Re: Dubai Marina - what buildings are good?

There are some new ones that have just been opened. There's Marina Torch, Marina Pinnacle and MAG 218 which is no more than a year old. All well located too. There should be lots of landlords quite...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 28th 2011, 10:55 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 8,075
Posted By shandolier

Re: Dubai Marina - what buildings are good?

I live in Marina Heights Tower.

Basically it's a good building with a great pool and gym but recently we've had leaks from the aircon pipes in the bathroom. Building manager said the insulation on...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 6th 2011, 7:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,238
Posted By shandolier

Reliable IT support company in Dubai

Does anyone know of a RELIABLE IT support company in Dubai? We need one that can cover our company IT needs on a temporary basis for a few weeks.

Any advice gratefully received...

Thanks
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2011, 7:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,198
Posted By shandolier

Wales v England on the TV?

Anyone know which channel is showing the Wales v England rugby today in Dubai? OSN are not, can't even see it on the BBC iPlayer as they don't have it!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 12th 2011, 12:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By shandolier

Dubai: Golf Clubs, Cookery Classes & Dance Classes

Looking for a prezzie for my wife and am looking for advice on:

Best place to buy golf clubs - here in Dubai or a reliable website in the UK
Cooking lessons in Dubai
Dance lessons in Dubai
...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2011, 6:00 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By shandolier

How to visit countries from Dubai on a day trip...

I am in a long running competition with my brothers to visit as many countries as we can. Living as I do in Dubai, I reckon this is a good opportunity to notch up quite a number that are beyond their...
Forum: Middle East
May 18th 2011, 2:36 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 6,029
Posted By shandolier

Re: Warning about shooting red lights in Dubai

An update...

She was made to pay the fine which was 1,800 dirhams, and then another 'payment' of 5,000 dirhhams to get her car released from the pound (not sure exactly whose pocket that ended up...
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