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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 17:50

Birki, and the restaurant Tocino's in the Pineapple building is open the full day to have something to eat, coffee or lunch. What kind of restaurant is this? Is it nice and worth a visit?

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 17:37

Is shakespeare's open? We went there and it was closed! What time did you go?

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 17:29

Shakespeare's is open in Town Centre in Emirates Hills Starbucks doing takeaway there too Coffee shop in Mini Monsters is not open

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 16:06

Costa's in the Dnata building on SZR is open (behind screens).

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 15:41

Birki, In Silicon Oasis the Costa is open in Semmer Villa's for take away and you can sit inside. The Costa in the Pineapple Building is only open for take away and the restaurant Tocino's in the Pineapple building is open the full day to have something to eat, coffee or lunch.

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 01:13

just to add to cornish pixie re lime tree - their media city branch is open for take away till 4 sun - thurs

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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 15:37

Anyone know if Lime Tree Cafe is open? All their branches are closed except the Al Quoz one for take aways! The Lakes Club restaurant is serving all Ramadan, only inside though.

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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 11:45

Anyone know if Lime Tree Cafe is open?

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 23:54

Media/Internet city opposite BBC world - costa, batteen and the restaurant inside are all open for dining all day.

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 22:34

Dubai Mall Food court area (near cinema) Are you sure about this one ? I was there today, and after researches and asking to several shop attendants and information desks, they all said that all the food courts are take away only, and we didn't find any where we were allowed to eat on site. One also said that there is a cafe in Waitrose where we can eat in. Someone to confirm ? There are signs up on the tables in the food court opposite the cinemas at Dubai Mall that eating is not permitted until the call to prayer sounds-and they are enforcing it I have been to Waitrose many times and have never seen a cafe?! edited by Rebecca W on 04/08/2011

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 22:10

Dubai Mall Food court area (near cinema) Are you sure about this one ? I was there today, and after researches and asking to several shop attendants and information desks, they all said that all the food courts are take away only, and we didn't find any where we were allowed to eat on site. One also said that there is a cafe in Waitrose where we can eat in. Someone to confirm ? I have been to Waitrose many times and have never seen a cafe?! <em>edited by Rebecca W on 04/08/2011</em>

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 21:56

thanks BFC Looks like DD and I wont be visiting Kidzania til after Ramadan :(

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 16:58

I just rang Kidzania to ask. Only McDonalds is open for children; nowhere for adults.

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 16:52

anyone know if Kidzania are selling food in a screened area as they did last Ramadan?

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 11:38

I am in Silicon Oasis ... anywhere near to sit in for coffee and cake? I suppose Starbucks in MC is not too far, anywhere in Mirdiff open for coffee? Ta

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 11:29

Oh yes...I have the same salad every day. And I do mean everyday...they don't even ask me what I want anymore, they just bring it over!!

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 11:26

suze63, are you as bored as I am with the DIFC lunch options?!!! Parking in the main DIFC car park is free for the first 2 hours

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 10:58

I work in DIFC and wouldn't bother coming here for the shops which are very limited. There is a Pinkberry though, which is definitely open! I think it's quite expensive to park though if you don't have a permit

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 10:53

DIFC has no shops, just expensive art galleries....near dubai mall though, so you could always have lunch here, and do your activities/shopping in dubai mall. best place for lunch with children in DIFC is probably More cafe

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 10:49

Thanks Julz and Daza Nice to meet another Julieanne :) DD wants to know if Kidzania is open Her friends want to visit - they love going - if it's open would they be able to make/eat pizza, mcdonalds etc or are those parts closed?

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 09:28

Julieanneb, you would be fine going to Mall of the Emirates as there are plenty of dining in options there during the day - Sezzam, Aspen etc. Dubai Mall could also be an option as whilst there are no dine in options open in the mall itself, Ember at The Address Dubai Mall hotel (which is attached to the mall) is open for lunch from 12pm-3.30pm. Fazaris at The Address Downtown Burj Dubai is also open for lunch 12pm-3.30pm. It's not attached to the Mall but is right next to it and a quick walk, even in the heat. There might also be something open at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa. <em>edited by Daza on 04/08/2011</em>

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 09:04

I'm in Abu Dhabi and was planning on doing same day shopping trips to Dubai with DD 11 and DS 16 who are not young enough to be able to have a water/food in public - nor me either :( I've read though this post and noted DIFC - where is DIFC and what shops etc or should we just stay in Abu Dhabi til after Ramadan ? difc, is dubai international financial center, the shopping is pretty luxurious, and mostly outdoors, but it is close to dubaimall lie 2-5 min drive, not to bad, and difc has some beautiful art hangin' around. buuut its so hot to enjoy it all, in my opinion course. ps Julianne is my name too xx

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 08:51

I'm in Abu Dhabi and was planning on doing same day shopping trips to Dubai with DD 11 and DS 16 who are not young enough to be able to have a water/food in public - nor me either :( I've read though this post and noted DIFC - where is DIFC and what shops etc or should we just stay in Abu Dhabi til after Ramadan ?

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 08:21

Might be ok if your car windows are VERY tinted??? hehe but aren't the people with the VERY tinted windows (as they are only allowed to certain people) the ones supposed to be fasting?! It all just doesn't make sense! :) I did think that to myself after I had posted lol.

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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 08:17

Does anyone know if Subway at Motorcity are still delivering during the day, or Burger King/Pizza Hut from the Ranches? Can't confirm for sure but Subway looked open when I drove past yesterday around 2.30pm so might be worth a shot. before Ramadan I asked. The guy wasn't sure but thought they;d be open around 3 for take out and delivery only. I saw a Facebook note saying NKD Pizza would be delivering from 10am - they deliver to Motor City Thanks, Subway are open for delivery during the day.

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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 18:31

Might be ok if your car windows are VERY tinted??? hehe but aren't the people with the VERY tinted windows (as they are only allowed to certain people) the ones supposed to be fasting?! It all just doesn't make sense! :)

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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 18:28

Might be ok if your car windows are VERY tinted???

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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 18:25

"take-away only" - where do they expect you to 'take-it-away' to???? :\: *roll on September* edited by Pomegranate on 03/08/2011 exxxaaaactly! what's the use of a take away latte?? might as well make one at home!!

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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 17:54

Does anyone know if Subway at Motorcity are still delivering during the day, or Burger King/Pizza Hut from the Ranches? Can't confirm for sure but Subway looked open when I drove past yesterday around 2.30pm so might be worth a shot. before Ramadan I asked. The guy wasn't sure but thought they;d be open around 3 for take out and delivery only. I saw a Facebook note saying NKD Pizza would be delivering from 10am - they deliver to Motor City

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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 17:02

"take-away only" - where do they expect you to 'take-it-away' to???? :\: *roll on September* <em>edited by Pomegranate on 03/08/2011</em>

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