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Registration: 01 March 2013

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11 years ago
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Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

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Donna and Amina...are you here? I think I have met everyone except you two!? Ali Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Thanks Sunnee That sounds like great advice! Definitely going to try chill and embrace the chaos ;) Looking forward to meeting you! Ali Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Ah Debbie! We arrive on the 22nd of July :( It would have been fantastic to meet up though! I hope you are having a lovely time in Durbs and sure Cape Town Will be lovely too. Enjoy and see you on the other side ;) Ali Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Hi Sunnee, Thanks for the heads up regarding mattresses! I couldn't wait to get rid of my boots/scarves etc... all gone:) How long have you been there and are you enjoying it? Apologies if you are having to repeat yourself ;) Ali Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Hi Matt, That would be great if he taught Patrick! We are only shipping so early because we are off to South Africa for a months holiday and then travelling straight to UAE. What do your kids think about the move? They must be so excited! Cheers ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Im secondary qualified but not teaching straight away. My husband Nick is teaching Year 4 bc. Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Excited! Shipping leaves on Monday!! Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Hi Sunnee I haven't been told anything about orientation, but was under the impression there was a weeks worth as school only commences on 1st September in line with the British school year. It seems most of us arrive on the 23rd. Not long ... Read More

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11 years ago
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Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Yes!!! :D Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

This info is very helpful! Thanks all! Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
Coachles

Shipping to RAK by Coachles

Hello there. We are moving to RAK in August and I'm trying to get some quotes for shipping over some of our personal effects. Can anyone recommend a competitive and reliable company please? Cheers. Les

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Ours is door to door 100 cubic feet self packing and £650 Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Feeacer, That is very helpful and definitely changes things. Thank you! Rgds Alison Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Dear Feeacer, My thinking is that it will be a bit of a logistical nightmare acquiring all the goods we need shortly after arrival without transport and alone with a one year old as my husband will star t work the week after we arrive and so am ... Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Hi Matt, That's great, thank you for sharing your insights. We are so excited to get started and discover the many unknowns of living in a different culture and climate! I am sure we will all get to know eachother quite well over the orientation ... Read More

aliwise replied to a thread
11 years ago
aliwise

Rakess and general info on RAK by aliwise

Hi everyone hope you are well. My husband and i will be moving to RAK in September, please would you be so kind as to give tips on cost of living , working at Rakess, tips for newbies especially with a 1 year old? Any advice would be greatly ...

aliwise

Ah just read your message properly and you not in RAK yet. Read More