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Forum: Spain
May 24th 2019, 8:46 am
Replies: 0
Views: 529
Posted By markhighpeak

Champion League Final

Hi everyone, I know it is a long shot, but I am flying from Abu Dhabi to Madrid next week to try and find a ticket for the Champion League Final. Does anyone know of any on sale locally in Spain ?...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Feb 6th 2019, 2:25 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 8,853
Posted By markhighpeak

Drive from UAE to Jordan ?

Has anyone done, or know if you can drive from the UAE to Jordan, and back again as a non-muslim ? Fancy doing a 2 week round trip.

Any pointers would be appreciated.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2017, 3:01 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,286
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Camping in AD

Thank you for the feedback
Forum: Middle East
Oct 28th 2017, 6:56 am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,538
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Are things as grim as they appear for westerners? Do you think it will get worse?

It will get tighter for Westerners as companies will start to look for cheaper alternatives. If you are in any industry and you have been training others, then sooner or later they will start to be...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 28th 2017, 6:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Allowance for Non resident landlords

Me and the wife are NRL, and we both get it. HMRC will add up your rentals, and give you both the allowance. We have had no issues.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 28th 2017, 6:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,286
Posted By markhighpeak

Camping in AD

Looking for somewhere a bit quiet, which is accessible for camping for the weekend. Want to be on the beach, and be able to take the jet ski.

Looking online shows places like Al Dhafra, but when...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2014, 3:41 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By markhighpeak

Off Road Buggy

Can anyone help me locate some suppliers of dune buggy's ? I have been on the net and Dubizzle but can only find a few Raptors, which cost around 60K - 90K AED, and I was hoping for something a bit...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 11th 2013, 3:52 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By markhighpeak

Al Raha Gardens, AD, Secure and Safe ????

With the recent introduction of the automatic entrance barriers and the removal of the human guards, it is feasible to assume that security would become an issue in ARG ?? My answer is YES.
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Forum: Middle East
Apr 8th 2012, 12:15 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By markhighpeak

Humax Set Top Box with 2nd Card

Hi

Has anyone put a 2nd card into the Humax HD STB to get another TV package working? The reason I ask is that I phoned ADMC and they said no it can't be done and OSN said it can be done.

Any...
Mar 20th 2011, 5:57 pm
Replies: 357
Views: 177,967
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others

Thanks Bob, I really appreciate your input, I'm to ask the employer 1st, I know they have a good legal team, so hopefully they should be able to shed some light on this. Once I get the feedback I'll...
Mar 19th 2011, 3:15 pm
Replies: 357
Views: 177,967
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others

Hi Everyone

Some very interesting points mentioned above, but it is still a minefield. I have a couple of questions which hopefully someone could answer?

I have the opportunity to go and work...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 4th 2010, 3:46 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,364
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Coin converter machine in AD?

Thanks BB2, I did think of the bank, but I can just imagine the hassle of doing something as simple as that. I'll give it a go this week.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 4th 2010, 1:08 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,364
Posted By markhighpeak

Coin converter machine in AD?

Does anybody know of anywhere in AD that converts cash into coins? In the UK most supermarkets have them but I haven't seen any out here. I've got a jar full of fills that I would to change.

Any...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 15th 2009, 3:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,833
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: DRIVING DUBAI to YAS ISLAND--How LONG???

Ferrari World, shell complete, fit out to do, Yas Mall and Ikea on hold, Golf Course complete, roads complete. As it stands the island has come to a complete stop. I should know I'm on there every...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 14th 2009, 3:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,833
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: DRIVING DUBAI to YAS ISLAND--How LONG???

No traffic lights, I don't think so, the place is full of them. The new E11 is a good road, no lights on there.

Anyway, you asked from Dubai to Yas, say 1 hour tops, the fog is very dangerous,...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 28th 2009, 4:08 pm
Replies: 105
Views: 20,600
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Are the people in Dubai Superficial??

I've been doing the school run with the kids for the first time this, seeing as I'm off work for 2 weeks, and listening to the women in the school yard makes me realise how false most of these people...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2009, 5:15 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,337
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: England v Brazil match

Let's wait and see, but someone with 3 posts asking for money sounds suspicious, unless of course he is from Nigeria and his dad has loads of tickets and he needs some cash sending to him to gain...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2009, 4:55 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 4,337
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: England v Brazil match

Do you want my bank account details and passwords at the same time ???? This is an British board, we don't fall for scams like this :)
Forum: Middle East
Sep 17th 2009, 4:29 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 38,941
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Salary Offer in Doha, Qatar

I'm in construction, in the UK classed as Middle Mgnt, out here Snr. The problem is that the wages on offer all over the Middle East right now are very poor. Last year I was offered £150K to go to...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 11th 2009, 3:16 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 38,941
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Salary Offer in Doha, Qatar

I was recently offered a job in Qatar with a monthly salary of 35K per month, and I refused it point blank. At the end of the day, it all depends on what your expectations are
Forum: Goa
Aug 30th 2009, 4:47 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,496
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Goa for a holiday?

Thanks for your input, at least it is pointing me in the right direction :)
Forum: Goa
Aug 29th 2009, 4:46 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,496
Posted By markhighpeak

Goa for a holiday?

I am thinking of visiting Goa with my family for 2 weeks at the end of Oct, however after trawling the net for days, I can't find out where would be a good place. Ideally I'd want a villa near to...
Forum: Middle East
May 11th 2009, 4:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Transfering a car from AD to Qatar

Thats my only concern, seeing as I have a loan on it. I suppose I'll have to speak to the bank
Forum: Middle East
May 10th 2009, 4:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By markhighpeak

Re: Transfering a car from AD to Qatar

Thanks for that, I'll have a look for an agency, unless of course you can recommend one? :thumbup:
Forum: Middle East
May 9th 2009, 2:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By markhighpeak

Transfering a car from AD to Qatar

Hi

Does anyone know if it is possible to take your car from AD to Qatar, if you wanted to go and live there?

Knowing how things work out here, it will probably need a lot of paperwork, but I...
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