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Forum: Middle East
Dec 1st 2010, 12:04 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Moving to Dubai few questions on property, visa and slingbox

I wouldn't automatically say awesome. As most of us long termers here in the UAE know, the package must legally be sub-divided into salary and allowances. Just becuase it 'shows' your allowance for...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 1st 2010, 9:11 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,935
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Moving to Dubai few questions on property, visa and slingbox

1. $10,000 usd per month is a healthy allowance, and should give you plenty of accommodation choice. It almost sounds too good to be true, if it were Dhs 10,000 per month (120,000 per year) then to...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 12th 2010, 6:18 am
Replies: 34
Views: 9,332
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Jumeirah Village South

Ohhh, ive missed any news about this! Whats going wrong with Palm Jumeirah?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 11th 2010, 10:43 am
Replies: 17
Views: 11,293
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: DXB Tailors

I recommend Ascot and Chapels in Souq al Bahar.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 5th 2010, 6:07 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,343
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Cool car vs sensible car

I reckon Dhs 450, but call them up and ask for Glen, say I recommended you (Matthew Lewis).

You need to ask for 'paint polishing', this will have the paint 'polished' i.e minute surface layer of...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 5th 2010, 5:05 am
Replies: 85
Views: 6,343
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Cool car vs sensible car

An opinion from a car enthusiast.

In the last 4 years, I have spent quite a bit of cash on cars. But, I did so with a calm hand, and they were not impulse buys.

I bought the 2008 Audi RS4 (my...
Forum: Malaysia
Jul 4th 2010, 11:33 am
Replies: 2
Views: 958
Posted By matthew.lewis2

holiday in Malaysia - KL - Advice Sought

My wife and I are off to Malaysia in December. 5 nights in KL and 2 nights in Langkawi. To date, Muscat is the furthest East we have ever been.

We probably won't be leaving the resort in Langkawi...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 4th 2010, 10:52 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,895
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Top 5 places to visit before you die

My wife and I are off to Malaysia in December. 5 nights in KL and 2 nights in Langkawi. To date, Muscat is the furthest East we have ever been.

We probably won't be leaving the resort in...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 29th 2010, 8:33 am
Replies: 19
Views: 3,668
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: removal companies

I have used Pack N Move many times. Like others professional companies that have been mentioned, PacknMove disassemble everything, carefully wrap, transport and re-assemble. Never had any problems...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 22nd 2010, 7:13 am
Replies: 41
Views: 17,462
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Arabian Ranches

Would you consider Jumeria 2? 160-170k will get you a 3 bed, newly refurbed villa on beach road! We live here and think it is a brilliant little find.
Forum: Middle East
Jun 14th 2010, 5:42 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,224
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Budget Hotel Recommendations in Abu Dhabi in November

If you could accept a 1hr drive, then Premier Inn in Dubai Investment Park (The Green Community) has rooms for under Dhs 300. I was treated to a walk around the hotel and was very impressed with...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 9th 2010, 7:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Which hotel in Muscat?

Thanks for all your advice, looks like it will be the Al Husn!

If anyone is looking for some great getaway deals try contacting PrimeTravel on
Prime Travel and Tourism LLC
Arabian Ranches...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 9th 2010, 4:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Which hotel in Muscat?

I am planning to take my wife away for a couple of nights to Muscat. The two hotels of choice are The Chedi and the Al Husn at the Shangri-La.

We have stayed at the Chedi before and thoroughly...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 9th 2010, 4:13 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,550
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Nurseries in Umm / Jumeriah

Also try Tiny Home Montessori in Jumeira. Our daughter goes there and we find it very good, its not 'flashy' like some of the new ones on beach road, but my wife and i liked the feeling of more like...
Forum: Middle East
May 12th 2010, 9:51 am
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: RTA and driving Dubai car without residence

I clarified this with my insurers and the RTA only two weeks ago.

Non residents are legally permitted to drive hire cars and those personal vehicles registered to 'first degree' relatives...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 29th 2010, 11:03 am
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Where to Live?`

How about near to here http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=Rashid%20Al%20Hadees%20Mosque%201%20-%20Jumeira%20-%20Dubai%20-%20United%20Arab%20Emirates&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

We live here and I...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 24th 2010, 12:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 877
Posted By matthew.lewis2

"Eyeball-Go" Unsolicited Wealth Management Calls

:frown::frown::frown::frown::frown::frown::frown::frown:

Is it just me???

A certain wealth management company, lets call them "Eyeball-Go", just don't get the hint when I say I am not...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 29th 2009, 1:34 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By matthew.lewis2

what time is beach road closed for the national day parade?

Does anyone know? My first week living on beach road and I want to make sure the guests to my bbq can actually get to the villa :)

Thanks in advance.
Matt
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2009, 8:53 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,749
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Uk Scouts in Abu Dhabi - Leaders and helpers required

My wife was a beaver scout leader for many years in the UK, and her father the local district commissioner (its in their blood). Can you pass on the Dubai details please?

She may be very...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2009, 12:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: 3br Bungalows on Beach Road - I'm not an agent!!!

No. Close to the new nursery on the opposite side of the road to the beach park, just after (dubai side) the beach park.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2009, 12:13 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By matthew.lewis2

3br Bungalows on Beach Road - I'm not an agent!!!

My wife and I have just reserved a 3br bungalow on beach road (Dhs 180k), nothing much to look at but 100% refurbed internally (really nice!!).

If anyone wants to know the contact details please...
Oct 19th 2009, 11:24 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,613
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: I'm looking for a Commercial Manager/Head of QS Position in the UAE

Thanks for that feedback, that was the feedbackI have received from all consultants to date, I think my field requires a slightly different CV to other roles.
Oct 13th 2009, 10:20 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,462
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Erm, I hate to ask a huge favour, but...

I had put 2 and 2 together with regards to the timing of the redundancy and the position. Send him my best regards.
Oct 13th 2009, 10:19 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,462
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Erm, I hate to ask a huge favour, but...

Unfortunately the link did not work, any chance of a PM?
Oct 13th 2009, 8:41 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,462
Posted By matthew.lewis2

Re: Erm, I hate to ask a huge favour, but...

I joined the ranks of the Mouchel redundant today, i'm looking around for a Commercial Manager position in the UAE.
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