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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 13:50

Does anybody know which hotels will be doing a Christmas day menu, or if you could recommend a good one from last year.

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 17:27

My DH will be working (!) and as we're sending our two teenagers to the UK so they can be with grandparents, aunties and cousins, I'm going to be spending Christmas Day with friends enjoying the fab lunch at Raffles hotel (they went last year & have booked already to return) .

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 15:50

Also going home to the uk, the thought of being apart from family at Christmas is unbearable!!

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 15:43

We're going back to the States. I did one Christmas out here. Both cooked (Christmas Eve dinner) and hotel dinner (Christmas Day) and it was just too warm and sunny and didn't seem real to me. Mind you, the Christmas morning walk on the beach was nice. Still, back to a cold and wet place and no complaints! Heathrow better not screw up our flight arrangements like last year when we got trapped in London for an additional eight days.

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:40

Going home for first time since April! sunny Christmas just doesn't seam right!

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:26

for me we are going out this year as there are 15 of us wanting to meet and celebrate together! I am not cooking for 15 people. last year we cooked and to be honest with the sun shining there wasnt that much 'atmosphere'. maybe it will be different when we have kids. Yes I understand. I will have around 15-20 people this year too and we will each bring a dish so I will just do the main turkey, stuffing and roast potatoes and everyone else will bring an item each. And a bottle ;)

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:23

I guess there just comes a time when the chef/cook no longer wants to do it! I will be suggesting go out for Christmas Dinner in England this yr, so my Mom can have a break! Although the fry up and champers will still occur with the opening of pressies at home in the morning!!

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:21

for me we are going out this year as there are 15 of us wanting to meet and celebrate together! I am not cooking for 15 people. last year we cooked and to be honest with the sun shining there wasnt that much 'atmosphere'. maybe it will be different when we have kids.

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 14:07

For me Christmas is always a time for family and friends to be together etc and the homely atmosphere is an important part for me. I am wondering why everyone here likes to go to hotels more than cook a Christmas dinner at home.

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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 13:34

Anyone know which of the hotels offer a full christmas dinner with all the trimmings? we are looking for somewhere to go and while we would be fine doing a brunch buffet style day, there are a few keen to be able to get a turkey dinner etc. any suggestions tips would be appreciated. thanks

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 22:19

Sorry but it is not allowed to talk about Christmas on EW yet. When is the permissible date?? ;) 1st November! :D Still way too early.... Mid Dec at the earliest.... Way to much hope and commercialism these days And yes I'm often called bar humbug during this season Too late for Mums with children :D So, what's the "must have" toy this year? <em>edited by simpleasabc on 21/09/2011</em>

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 22:09

Sorry but it is not allowed to talk about Christmas on EW yet. When is the permissible date?? ;) 1st November! :D Still way too early.... Mid Dec at the earliest.... Way to much hope and commercialism these days And yes I'm often called bar humbug during this season Too late for Mums with children :D

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 22:03

Sorry but it is not allowed to talk about Christmas on EW yet. When is the permissible date?? ;) 1st November! :D Still way too early.... Mid Dec at the earliest.... Way to much hope and commercialism these days And yes I'm often called bar humbug during this season

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 22:00

Is that your birthday? No. It's early enough for all this rambling! Bah humbug! Where can you buy humbugs in Dubai? Think I saw them in M&S....

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 22:00

Is that your birthday? No. It's early enough for all this rambling! Bah humbug! Where can you buy humbugs in Dubai? Probably Park and Rob at 4 times the price!

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:59

Claire, that would be lovely. I think I have your email addy in the broken computer, but we'll sort it out nearer the time :)

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:58

Is that your birthday? No. It's early enough for all this rambling! Bah humbug! Where can you buy humbugs in Dubai?

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:56

Is that your birthday? No. It's early enough for all this rambling! Bah humbug!

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:54

We did Bab Al Shams last christmas day - it was fabulous - Santa arrived across the sand dunes on a camel! superb food, lovely decorations and we all sat outside - wonderful experience and one I will never forget. We have also done turkey take out which is also superb. We are back in the UK now and can't decide whether to do the turkey at home or go out to one of the hotels or a country pub...... hmmm decisions, decisions...... Dare I ask how much that cost, Claire? It sounds wonderful, but possibly out of our budget as there may be 10 of us this year. BTW, were your ears burning today? I was just telling a friend how much I wish I'd met you when you were here and how I want to be you when I grow up, IYSWIM :D Can't remember simpleas - it wasn't OTT and it was pretty amazing. I'm back in Dubai to celebrate my birthday right after Xmas so perhaps we can get a little drink together then!

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:52

We did Bab Al Shams last christmas day - it was fabulous - Santa arrived across the sand dunes on a camel! superb food, lovely decorations and we all sat outside - wonderful experience and one I will never forget. We have also done turkey take out which is also superb. We are back in the UK now and can't decide whether to do the turkey at home or go out to one of the hotels or a country pub...... hmmm decisions, decisions...... No brainer for your children the memory of a traditional home cooked Christmas lunch at home is a lifelong one. Homecooked. Homecooked. Sounds like you are all hotelled out for Xmas. Let M&S be your xmas kitchen fairy and just get the organic bronze turkey and all the bits and pieces ordered from them in advance. You've got the huge Camberley one just down the road.....;) yeah I think you're right Sugarbeach - the meadows is amazing - don't want too much left over cos we're in Dubai right after xmas to celebrate my birthday!

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:47

We did Bab Al Shams last christmas day - it was fabulous - Santa arrived across the sand dunes on a camel! superb food, lovely decorations and we all sat outside - wonderful experience and one I will never forget. We have also done turkey take out which is also superb. We are back in the UK now and can't decide whether to do the turkey at home or go out to one of the hotels or a country pub...... hmmm decisions, decisions...... Dare I ask how much that cost, Claire? It sounds wonderful, but possibly out of our budget as there may be 10 of us this year. BTW, were your ears burning today? I was just telling a friend how much I wish I'd met you when you were here and how I want to be you when I grow up, IYSWIM :D

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:40

Is that your birthday?

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:38

Sorry but it is not allowed to talk about Christmas on EW yet. When is the permissible date?? ;) 1st November! :D

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:30

We did Bab Al Shams last christmas day - it was fabulous - Santa arrived across the sand dunes on a camel! superb food, lovely decorations and we all sat outside - wonderful experience and one I will never forget. We have also done turkey take out which is also superb. We are back in the UK now and can't decide whether to do the turkey at home or go out to one of the hotels or a country pub...... hmmm decisions, decisions...... No brainer for your children the memory of a traditional home cooked Christmas lunch at home is a lifelong one. Homecooked. Homecooked. Sounds like you are all hotelled out for Xmas. Let M&S be your xmas kitchen fairy and just get the organic bronze turkey and all the bits and pieces ordered from them in advance. You've got the huge Camberley one just down the road.....;)

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:27

We did Bab Al Shams last christmas day - it was fabulous - Santa arrived across the sand dunes on a camel! superb food, lovely decorations and we all sat outside - wonderful experience and one I will never forget. We have also done turkey take out which is also superb. We are back in the UK now and can't decide whether to do the turkey at home or go out to one of the hotels or a country pub...... hmmm decisions, decisions...... No brainer for your children the memory of a traditional home cooked Christmas lunch at home is a lifelong one.

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 21:16

We did Bab Al Shams last christmas day - it was fabulous - Santa arrived across the sand dunes on a camel! superb food, lovely decorations and we all sat outside - wonderful experience and one I will never forget. We have also done turkey take out which is also superb. We are back in the UK now and can't decide whether to do the turkey at home or go out to one of the hotels or a country pub...... hmmm decisions, decisions......

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 20:57

Since we moved here we have spent every Christmas in Dubai and so far we have done, Nad Al Sheba, Beachcombers, Al Qasr, Rhodes Mezzanine and Verre. The last three were probably my favorites and I would do any of them again but I have heard Al Qasr is already fully booked, last year Rhodes Mezzanine doubled in price and Verre always seems far away so I have no idea where we will go. One thing is for sure, I will not be staying at home and cooking!

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 14:48

We went to JBH last xmas day, It was lovely to sit outside, just the right temp, the food was ok not brilliant thou. Trying to decide what to do this Christmas day!!!! will be looking for ideas.

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 14:45

Sorry I can't believe I'm thinking about Christmas too! But it will be my first one here, and I have family coming over and I just wanted to make it special for them and me. So any suggestions welcome:)

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 14:42

yep, there you go. National Day, Diwali...lots to do before chrissy :)

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 14:35

Nope, too early for christmas...have Halloween, big Eid and I forget what all else has to be done first.

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