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DNCUK

Hi all

Can anyone recommend a decent bank in Dubai, I'm particularly interested in Internet Banking.

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

BMreformed , Thanks for that, do you live in Dubai? Is that who you bank with?

Regards, Dave.

DNCUK

My wife and I will be moving from the UK to Dubai mid December. We don't have loads of kit to bring with us, just shoes, clothes and personal items, but I guess too much to bring on the flight over. Can anyone recommend a way of shipping our items to Dubai for a resonable price, I don't mind if it t...

DNCUK

Thanks for that, I'll have a look. Regards Dave.

DNCUK

Thanks, I'll have a look at them too.

Dave.

DNCUK

Hi all I have recently taken a job with a company based in Dubai. They have booked my flight ticket and also emailed me a copy of my employment/entry permit. :?: If I print off a copy of my employment/entry permit, will this be OK to present at immigration when I arrive in Dubai? Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

My wife and I will shortly be arriving in Dubai. I will have a company mobile but I'd like to buy a PAYG sim card for my wife.

We'll be staying close to the Mall of the Emirates, can anyone recommend a shop and a mobile phone company?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

Hi, I'll be arriving in Dubai shortly and would like to purchase a couple of things straight away, a TomTom sat nav and a Canon SLR camera. My question is where is the best place to buy these kind of items? Where will I find the best prices? Would it be in the Mall of the Emirates or would I find be...

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Hi Bossman, that's a shame, I was under the impression that Dubai would be cheap for electronic gadgets (compared to UK). In fact I've put off buying my new camera until I arrive in Dubai.

Feel a bit disappointed now!

Which Ebay do you use? Ebay.com (USA)?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

Bossman...if you're buying goods from Ebay and having them shipped to Dubai, do you ever have any problems receiving the items, any problems with customs?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

Yes, I arrived on the 18th December and it was no problem. Just showed them the copy that was emailed to me.

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

Hi all and Happy New Year! Just moved to Dubai and after spending 2 weeks in a hotel we're finally moving into our house. After leaving all my RC aircraft kit back in Europe, I'm itching to get flying here in Dubai so I have lots of questions... 1. Are there any RC flying clubs? 2. Are there any res...

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Can anyone help me with a simple question.... I've just bought a new motorbike and I'm looking to buy a large chain and padlock to secure it but I'm having trouble finding one, already wasted a couple of hours driving round trying different shops! I'm also trying find a motorbike cover if anyone kno...

DNCUK

Thanks, will check it out.

Regards, Dave.

DNCUK

BMreformed wrote:
DNCUK wrote:Thanks, will check it out.

Regards, Dave.

Be careful on that bike Dave. What make is it? Is it powerful?

Thanks, found a nice chunky lock at ACE, perfect!

BTW, it's a Kawasaki KLX450R Enduro bike, nice and fast but only for the desert, wouldn't ride a bike on the road here!

Regards, Dave.

DNCUK

Hi all, we're British and just moved to Dubai. Today I signed up for my telephone and internet connection with DU, I was shocked at the price of the television service supplied by them and haven't taken it up yet. I wanted to ask what other options are available for TV, if any? Is there any decent s...

DNCUK

Hi all, we're new to Dubai, can you help me?

It's my wife's birthday in a few days, I plan to take her for a meal in the Dubai Marina area, then afterwards I'd like to visit a high rise bar, somewhere where we have a drink outside with nice views.

Can anyone recommend somewhere?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

Can anyone tell me if the 5 Gallon water bottles of drinking water, as sold in Dubai, are 5 US Gallons or 5 UK Gallons?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

BMreformed , wow... thanks for the very informed answer... so if it's the UK Gallon that means it's equal to 22.73 Litres

DNCUK

Can any Satellite TV experts help me...? I've installed and set up my own satellite dish systems quite a few times in France and the UK without any problems, so thought I would try the same here at my house in Dubai. I have a Humax Receiver with Abu Dhabi TV card, bought as a package. I've got a 60c...

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I see this was posted a while ago now and I assume you have got your setup sorted out. I had the same problem, I installed a good wireless router downstairs but found that the signal upstairs was very poor, just down to the thick concrete walls and floors. I have a computer desk upstairs on the land...

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Can anyone tell me what size dish I need to receive Abu Dhabi TV here in Dubai? Thanks, Dave. --- Feb 17, 2013 --- Oh well, now I have the answer! I installed a 60cm dish and after carefully lining it I'm getting 100% Signal Strength and 90% Signal Quality so quite happy. For anyone interested, skew...

DNCUK

Can anyone tell me what size dish I need to receive Abu Dhabi TV here in Dubai?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

I've just bought a new Kia Sorento, I was very disappointed when the Kia dealership told me they cannot supply a tow bar, unbelievable isn't it as it's a Sports Utility Vehicle!

Can anyone help me and tell me where I could buy a tow bar?

Thanks, Dave.

DNCUK

Hello Stranger, that's great, thanks for your help.

I have a look.

Regards.

DNCUK

Hi Peterindubai Eventually I went to Icon in Al Quoz and had one made. It's pretty good quality and does the job. Yes I know, it's unbelieveable that Kia doesn't sell a towbar, it's a Sports Utility Vehicle after all! Thanks, Dave. --- Jul 17, 2014 --- --- Jul 17, 2014 --- I now have a Kia Sorento t...

DNCUK

Chimpey , you say you can connect to your router wirelessly but its is saying 'local only', so it sounds like the router is not connected to the internet. You need to log in to your router and look at the setup, it should tell you in the manual how to access the router setup pages. On most routers t...

DNCUK

Hi Chimpey

The page at 192.168.0.1 is the login page to access the setup of your Sitecom router it is nothing to do with Du.

For Sitecom routers the login should be as follows:

Username: admin

Password: admin

I hope this helps! All the best, Dave.

DNCUK

I have just had a very frustrating and annoying experience caused by a greedy landlord and a letting agent who doesn't understand the law relating to tenancy contracts. One month before the expiry of my tenancy contract my landlord informed he would evict me on expiry as he needed the house for his ...

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Dear BMreformed, yes I completely agree with what you are saying. The guy I was dealing with didn't have a clue, when I realised that he didn't know/understand the law I asked to speak to the Manager, he said "I am the Manager!" :shock: I asked "You're the Manager of the Letting Agenc...

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