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I'm working on sat normally.
so hopefully will get the day off. woohoo! :D

I dunno about switching over permanently, but i did reserve my current numbers - its worth it for 100 each. Just hope i do get them. By dec. 15th ppl have to type 050...so may as well get used to typing 055 too. :) What about buying numbers? You think there will be a market for them like there are f...

Hey qst, I just got an email today from Du telling me about my reserved numbers. *If you have chosen your current UAE mobile number in any of the above preferences and the number is allocated to you with a 055 prefix, a nominal booking fee of 100 AED will apply. Number(s) marked as ** above are avai...

Palkid7 wrote:I am working on a special Avatar that will kick A$s, but it will be protected with Copyrights& trade mark stuff !!!!! hahahhaa no one will steal it then !!!

Wanna bet??

You're supposed to do it as a random act of kindness, whenever you're asked for help...to a total stranger or to a friend..whoever..
Ur not supposed to 'plan' it. lol

BUt yeah, whoever did all that for you sounds like a great person!

I'm off today! woke up,...wished curtains were thicker as usual, went back to sleep. Finally got up but not before thinking "how nice it is to be off and i wish i could sleep more". but sleep wasnt coming. tsk!

bushra21 wrote:its not that bad sage, its anywhere from $400 (US) and up. I mean, I think its worth it if you want to pamper yourself. Much better than Burj Al Arab.

Next time you come, will you invite me along?

Congrats buddy:)

Spades!

Hi, Anyone know a software (that works!) that recover's corrupted sms's from a simcard? I downloaded and tried 'Data Doctor Recovery' but it only detects com ports apparently - it didnt detect my phone at all. Would i need a special sim card reader, or would the normal cable i connect from the compu...

Thanks guys.
But is there anything wrong with my sim now?
Coz every message i move from my inbox to my sim now says corrupt!
everything else is fine, ie - old msgs on the sim can still be accessed as well as fone numbers.

Thanks.

My cousin's music video.
I should stay in touch with him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaNcTTmxU5M

Hi, I have to apply for a visit visa for my dad. He wants to come to dubai for a month, leave go elsewhere and return again after 4-5 days. I heard the new rule is that you can't be issued a visit visa again for a specific period of time - I think 1 month. Can anyone confirm how true this is and any...

Depends where you're calling to.
Plus, you have on peak and off peak rates...

Yeah i guess I can ask when going there the first time.
BUT would they issue two visa's at the same time? I doubt it, which would mean when my dad leaves I have to go again and re-apply and stuff.

Thanks 4 the reply anyways:)

Squash

My flatmate bought it about two weeks ago here in Abu Dhabi.
Think it was from Madinat Zayed shopping center.

He paid 2000 for it.

Less party life (niteclubs) compared to Dubai and a hundred times less traffic than Dubai.
Two most important issues expats have here!

Interesting. So you can own the office space in Business bay but you wont be able to get 100% ownership of the business occupying it ? Correct. But Business Bay will probably be announced as a free-zone but no confirmed news yet. DIFC for example is a freezone where you can own freehold office &...

I thought I heard that there will be access to the Palm only by boat / ferries?
Or was that The World?

Hey,
Has anyone here purchased property in India?
Could you let me know the contact details of any known builders / developers / real estate people who sell there?

Thanks!

Hmm. No idea about that. I'm Indian but been here my whole life so don't know anyone there to help me out. I would be buying as a NRI - Non Resident Indian, so I don't think non Indians should have a problem. So since so many of you smart people know about India, what & where do you suggest I bu...

Hi..an an NRI as well and have invested in properties in Bangalore and Bombay...think these 2 cities are your best bet. Will pm you with the builders details in a couple of days as i dont have the contacts right now. Thanks. Exactly what i was looking for! :) I know Bombay, B'lore are the best plac...

Thank you ALL for your comments, views and suggestions. :) It's bad that more expats know about India than me, but anyways. ;) Jeevan, hope to hear from you soon. Nice to know you're checking in from there! :) Idea: if many of us want to invest / buy property, who would be interested in buying in th...

MaaaD wrote:
I thought China was even more strict on issues of foreign ownership than India.

Really? Damac have bought land somewhere in China and are going to be developing it. I'm sure they wouldn't have if it was only to cater to the local market!

For those that are willing to give their time, is there a mortgage calculator somewhere online for typical UAE mortgages? I'm trying to figure out what a 2.5 million mortgage would be yearly/monthly. ADCB.com have a mortgage calculator on there website, BUT it doesn't include all the costs they'll ...

I see now you are giving away a free Jaguar and then a ticket to the draw for a free Executive Jet, you must really be having it tough selling those apartments. :wink: Well, that's the DSF offer. Many companies offer huge prizes and promos during DSF. As for finding it tough to sell - honestly I wo...

www.dubizzle.com

www.expatriates.com if blocked - httpS://www.expatriates.com

S shouldn't be in caps.

Good luck!

sage & onion wrote:I believe everything is subject to import tax of 5%

I thought it was 4% ?