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Sherpas look, listen, learn, do and then share so that you can do, easily.
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Dubai Earnings – Spending & Saving
Updated 11-December-2014 It's easy to spend money in Dubai but not so easy to save. Getting good, solid advice from a financial expert who has lived and worked in the industry in Dubai should be a priority. An expert gives a little insight into saving money in Dubai....
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DEWA & how to get Water & Electricity connected
Updated 11-December-2014 Signed the Tenancy Contract? Next step - DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) to connect these services. How? With our Dubai Sherpas' help of course! ...
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Ensuring you’re insured in Dubai
Updated 11-December-2014 It's not until our belongings are destroyed that we realise the value both in emotional and monetary terms. We've enlisted the help of an expert to take us through the maze. He's happy to advise so if you have any queries or stories you'd like to share the...
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Money & Tipping
Updated 11-December-2014 Are we happy tipping a taxi driver but not a cleaner, or vice versa? Here's some of the ways to deal with tipping (your money remember) in Dubai. ...
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Furnishings
Updated 11-December-2014 Where's the best place to buy furnishings in Dubai? The choice is huge and depends on your budget and taste - here's a general guide....
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Check a Real Estate Broker’s Credentials
Updated 27-November-2014 Dubai's RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) has helped the property industry but there are still real estate brokers in Dubai who 'fly by the seat of their pants'! Check the Real Estate Broker's credentials every time - here's how. Don't leave it to chance....
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Creepy Crawlies in Dubai (not the 2 legged kind)
Updated 15-September-2014 Bugs, cockroaches, bees, hornets, snakes, rats - seen any recently? I've only ever seen a few cockroaches, bees and hornets but luckily there's a great Pest Control Department in Dubai who can help. ...
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Drinking Bottled Water in Dubai
Updated 28-August-2014 Dubai consumes millions of gallons of bottled water and we're all familiar with the 5 gallon bottles in this land of plenty. BUT what do we know of water production, bottling and delivery. We will open up the water industry to see what the fuss is all about....
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