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Forum: Middle East

Oct 27th 2008, 12:51 pm

Replies: 8

Buying a laptop in Dubai

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Posted By Jmover

Re: Buying a laptop in Dubai

we waited until we got to Dubai to buy laptops for the kids when we got here, we were surprised to find that the same computer was the same price as in the UK - It doesn't make much difference in...

Forum: Middle East

Oct 27th 2008, 12:44 pm

Replies: 9

Break in on Arabian Ranches

Views: 1,332

Posted By Jmover

Re: Break in on Arabian Ranches

I have a locksmith coming tonight, and I am going to find out how the burglar alarm works! - although nothing was taken, it is not nice to know someone came into the house. The Police and the...

Forum: Middle East

Oct 27th 2008, 11:52 am

Replies: 9

Break in on Arabian Ranches

Views: 1,332

Posted By Jmover

Break in on Arabian Ranches

Hi there - can anyone help? I have just got home with the kids from school to find the door to the lounge wide open - with finger prints - has anyone else had this happen lately?

I have gone round...

Forum: Middle East

Oct 4th 2008, 12:53 pm

Replies: 6

dinner suit hire

Views: 5,562

Posted By Jmover

Re: dinner suit hire

Thanks for the advice - I found Murad, close to Haagen Daz and they have reserved the suits we needed for the kids.
:thumbsup:

Forum: Middle East

Sep 24th 2008, 5:40 am

Replies: 38

VPN

Views: 7,538

Posted By Jmover

Re: VPN

rather than trying to use skype, how about using msn? it comes on most computers, and can be downloaded here in dubai and means if you are connected via broadband there are no charges - its great...

Forum: Middle East

Sep 22nd 2008, 11:52 am

Replies: 5

where do I get a lab coat from?

Views: 3,078

Posted By Jmover

Re: where do I get a lab coat from?

you would think so wouldn't you! however, the teacher is new, the school is disorganised ........
my 16 year old hasn't been able to get a sensible answer!

Forum: Middle East

Sep 22nd 2008, 11:24 am

Replies: 5

where do I get a lab coat from?

Views: 3,078

Posted By Jmover

where do I get a lab coat from?

My son is studying Chemistry A level and has been asked to get a lab coat - trouble is, we get the uniform from Zaks (green community) but they dont do lab coats! Can any one please let me know...

Forum: Middle East

Sep 22nd 2008, 11:18 am

Replies: 5

where do I get a telephone directory from?

Views: 485

Posted By Jmover

Re: where do I get a telephone directory from?

thanks for that! I will go and pick one up.
:thumbsup:
Does any one know where to get a yellow pages or similar?

Forum: Middle East

Sep 22nd 2008, 11:09 am

Replies: 5

where do I get a telephone directory from?

Views: 485

Posted By Jmover

where do I get a telephone directory from?

Hi, there, silly question really, but since we have been connected with Du, we have not received any information etc. and I was wondering how to get hold of a telephone directory and a yellow pages...

Forum: Middle East

Sep 22nd 2008, 10:51 am

Replies: 38

VPN

Views: 7,538

Posted By Jmover

Re: VPN

just downloaded hotshield - cant get to the iplayer with it though!
any ideas why not?

Forum: Middle East

Sep 22nd 2008, 9:30 am

Replies: 6

dinner suit hire

Views: 5,562

Posted By Jmover

dinner suit hire

Hi there - I have had a look through the forums, and I haven't been able to find any advice on where I could hire a dinner suit from - it is actually for my children, aged 14 and 16 - is this going...

Forum: Middle East

Aug 16th 2008, 9:18 am

Replies: 9

TV packages from du

Views: 1,142

Posted By Jmover

Re: TV packages from du

thanks for the advice. :thumbsup:

Forum: Middle East

Aug 15th 2008, 3:07 pm

Replies: 8

Cheap phone calls

Views: 1,026

Posted By Jmover

Re: Cheap phone calls

have been reading your advice - how do i get a skypein account?? i thought skype was blocked here??? also, what is a vpn account?? - sorry, but i am a bit like the mother-in-law - a bit of a newy to...

Forum: Middle East

Aug 15th 2008, 2:59 pm

Replies: 9

TV packages from du

Views: 1,142

Posted By Jmover

Re: TV packages from du

we are just going through the process of taking out tv subscription with Du - where can we find a list of what the different channels they offer actually comprise??? i haven't yet come across a tv...

Forum: Middle East

Jul 7th 2008, 3:47 pm

Replies: 15

moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Views: 1,479

Posted By Jmover

Re: moving to Dubai 5th August 2008... anyone else??

Nice to see someonw else is going there from our neck of the woods!

Our flight is booked for 31st July - not far away now!!

Hope your move goes well.

Good luck:D

Forum: Middle East

Jun 24th 2008, 11:14 pm

Replies: 8

What happens to the post??

Views: 725

Posted By Jmover

Re: What happens to the post??

Thanks for that! i was wondering what the best thing to do was!! I shall miss the delivery to the front door though!!

:thumbsup:

Thanks again!

Forum: Middle East

Jun 24th 2008, 10:29 pm

Replies: 8

What happens to the post??

Views: 725

Posted By Jmover

What happens to the post??

Hi there - thanks to the help you have given previously - I have one more question that I can't find the answer to anywhere! perhaps you can help - If you have no addresses in Dubai with street...

Forum: Middle East

Jun 24th 2008, 10:12 pm

Replies: 15

Coming over soon!

Views: 1,446

Posted By Jmover

Re: Coming over soon!

Thanks for the help on this one!

Much appreciated!

Can't wait to get over to Dubai!! hotter and dryer than here I think!!

Forum: Middle East

Jun 17th 2008, 10:36 pm

Replies: 15

Coming over soon!

Views: 1,446

Posted By Jmover

Coming over soon!

Hi there - I have been looking at your discussion forum for the last couple of weeks and have found it very useful. We are coming to Dubai in July - I know, the hottest part of the year!- we have a...

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