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christmas things already

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:31

the camel shop in dubai mall has some cute things in for christmas already, just popped by yesterday .

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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 16:56

Haven't read all of this but Ikea has lots of nice stuff already.

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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 15:58

if ur looking for cheaper christmas decor... go to the DAY TO DAY discount centre in karama... they have their christmas baubles out already too

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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 13:42

Ace have a lovely christmas scene (well I thought it was lovely!) and I stood and looked at it for ages - reminded me of England and B&Q! It did make me start to miss things in England - cool Autumnal days, leaves changing colour, wearing cardigans and scarves, roast dinners (not the same in the heat). And yes I also bought Christmas decorations, my teenage sons have no interest in decorating the house any more so those of you with little ones - enjoy it! DS (17 months) absolutely adored it - DH got some cracking pictures of him in the trolley just staring up at it in amazement! I think our tree at home is going to get rather different treatment though ;o).

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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 12:09

walked into daiso to buy dimsum containers and saw christmas tree ornaments. soo cute! sad i wont be here in dubai for xmas.

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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 08:17

Ace have a lovely christmas scene (well I thought it was lovely!) and I stood and looked at it for ages - reminded me of England and B&Q! It did make me start to miss things in England - cool Autumnal days, leaves changing colour, wearing cardigans and scarves, roast dinners (not the same in the heat). And yes I also bought Christmas decorations, my teenage sons have no interest in decorating the house any more so those of you with little ones - enjoy it!

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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 08:08

went to ace last night for a power washer and ended up buying more christmas lights, wow ace have loads of great christmas decorations.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 21:22

BNBH, of all the CD's to get stuck in your player! There are plenty of CD's I could listen to repeatedly but Christmas music definitely has a season. Oh well, it's almost that time of year again so you'll be set.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 19:16

I love Christmas! I love decorating the house and the smell of pumpkin pie wafting through the kitchen, the fresh pine tree smell and having friends over for Christmas cheer. BUT...I was in Dubai Mall today and down at the Pottery Barn end of things they were already playing Christmas music! Oh Holy Night, The 12 Days of Christmas...Now I don't mind the decorations etc being out so that we can get prepared early but do we have to listen to Christmas music starting in October? For Grace83 - Pottery Barn has all sorts of Fall decorations in their store (pumpkin shaped candles and fall leaf centerpieces etc) and some are on sale to make way for the Christmas goodies. Sadly CoffeeGal in my car all we get on CD is christmas CD, its stuck in there and we cant get it out! Much as I love Christmas its wearing very thin after almost a year :-(

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 19:12

Thanks girls! I guess I have a trip to Pottery Barn in my near future :)

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 18:11

De twist the knickers ladies, xmas stuff going on sale early gives the consumer the option of spreading the costs over a few months. I have nearly finished the gift shopping, and have been packing the larder fullof treats for the last few months now.I see countless threads on the lead up to xmas about people moaning about how they cant find XYZ and you know why? Cause the more organised have been and bought them. Oh and they are the ones that can splash the cash on all the parties etc because they didnt leave it all to the last minute and are now skint! Thanks Dubai for being super organised. who's knickers are twisted?

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:08

I'm dissapointed I haven't found any fall decorations, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places.. Does anyone know where I can dining table decor for thanksgiving? pottery barn in mcc have fall stuff. and theres a sale on at the moment.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 15:00

I love Christmas! I love decorating the house and the smell of pumpkin pie wafting through the kitchen, the fresh pine tree smell and having friends over for Christmas cheer. BUT...I was in Dubai Mall today and down at the Pottery Barn end of things they were already playing Christmas music! Oh Holy Night, The 12 Days of Christmas...Now I don't mind the decorations etc being out so that we can get prepared early but do we have to listen to Christmas music starting in October? For Grace83 - Pottery Barn has all sorts of Fall decorations in their store (pumpkin shaped candles and fall leaf centerpieces etc) and some are on sale to make way for the Christmas goodies.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 12:27

ACE in Festival City has the whole Christmas thing going on. Lights, trees, crockery.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 11:56

De twist the knickers ladies, xmas stuff going on sale early gives the consumer the option of spreading the costs over a few months. I have nearly finished the gift shopping, and have been packing the larder fullof treats for the last few months now.I see countless threads on the lead up to xmas about people moaning about how they cant find XYZ and you know why? Cause the more organised have been and bought them. Oh and they are the ones that can splash the cash on all the parties etc because they didnt leave it all to the last minute and are now skint! Thanks Dubai for being super organised.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 10:06

I'm dissapointed I haven't found any fall decorations, but maybe I'm not looking in the right places.. Does anyone know where I can dining table decor for thanksgiving?

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 09:34

for xmas trees - plant street in satwa was full of them :) Thanks - good to know. I'm not really familiar with the Satwa area but I'm sure that i will find a thread in EW for the directions to the street. Basically go down al wasl, when you see Iranian hospital turn right - that's plant street.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 09:32

for xmas trees - plant street in satwa was full of them :) Thanks - good to know. I'm not really familiar with the Satwa area but I'm sure that i will find a thread in EW for the directions to the street.

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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 01:23

Shops here (in UK) have had Christmas stuff like selection boxes, biscuits etc on the shelves since early September!! Should be a ban on this stuff until at least end October.

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 19:19

for xmas trees - plant street in satwa was full of them :)

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 19:17

Ikea had Christmas cookie cutters, tins and glasses today :D. <em>edited by DubaiCat on 22/10/2011</em>

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 19:07

You do realise that for retail, 1st October is tradionally the start of christmas? Pagan roots too....solstice coming up, change of season...it's a potent time of year ;)

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 18:09

I would like to buy a real Christmas tree this year. Where i can find something like that?Spinney's had some last year. I don't remember the price but it was between 200-300 dhs. yes ME TOO, after saying no more christmas decorations, i caved in and bought 4 stocking holders from home centre.!I am buying stocking holders there but I'm not sure which yet, I liked them all. I am making myself wait until at least after Halloween ;) <em>edited by grace83 on 22/10/2011</em>

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 17:46

I would like to buy a real Christmas tree this year. Where i can find something like that?

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 11:12

Too early this year. Guess they want to make some money after a misfortunate year. Recession sucks.

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:54

yes ME TOO, after saying no more christmas decorations, i caved in and bought 4 stocking holders from home centre.!

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Latest post on 22 October 2011 - 10:48

So does Home Centre...it's gotten me prematurely excited for Christmas :)

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