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Amanda W

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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 14:46
Does anyone know where I can get a filter for our fridge - need it for the ice/water dispenser. Are they standard sizes or does it depend on the brand? Have previoulsy used a water bottle and pump but we're moving and don't have room for the water bottle. I know lots of people just drink the DEWA water straight from the tap but we'd rather filter it. TIA
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 09:43
Thanks Caligurl, will have a look in Mothercare today as already going to MOE. Still struggling with normal clothes but only have a couple of floaty / stretchy things that fit now so must start stocking up!
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 13:36
any ideas......? :)
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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 08:03
Does anyone know where you can buy these in Dubai? Thanks in advance
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 10:42
Thanks guys - will get booking this weekend - really looking forward to it :)
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 20:59
Thanks loube and busybee2 - we just have a pretty average bbq - 'grandhall' from ACE so from what you've said I reckon we can use the orange bottles - thank god - couldn't bear to go back to that horrible guy! Seemed a bit odd that if other info was correct, it would mean that everyone in Dubai would have to go to one guy in Karama for their bbq gas....... So at emirates gas it's 75 dhs for a refill - do you have to buy the bottles from them in the first place?
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 17:22
Thanks everyone. In a real tizz now - went to the place in Karama yesterday as usual to get 3 bottles refilled..same place as the admin link refers to. The most miserable guy watched me double parking....always chokka up there...and then watched me struggle in with 2 bottles (nearly broke his glass door trying to open it carrying 2 cylinders...but he still just stood watching me from the other side of the glass!) I then had to move car and eventually went back in with the 3rd bottle...only for him to tell me very smugly that all bottles had expired and I couldn't refil them. Left them all there for him to dispose of...and probably make some recycling money on - he was such a git!! Asked if they did contracts - his reply 'We don't do contracts, we don't collect and we don't deliver'......I felt like saying 'and you don't do [i'>helpful[/i'> either...' So, seeing as I can't bear to ever give him one more of my precious dirhams, are the orange bottles that you can get delivered totally rubbish for the bbq? ......not the end of the world really but I resent his attitude :(
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 10:44
Try Room Service - you can check online roomservice-uae.com Hundreds of restaurants to choose from
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 10:38
just bumping ........ does anyone have their gas delivered.... <em>edited by Amanda W on 19/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 17:37
Dr Eivund at Scandinavian Dental Clinic - great - he does the Sheikh's teeth!
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 08:48
bump....
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 08:45
Would highly recommend Better Gardens - they understand what the client wants, modern and fresh approach and lots of inspiration. Speak to Elton.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 13:15
Thanks pollydxb - will give it a whirl
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 16:54
Thanks everyone - I found it and also saw a charming and helpful person there too - my symptoms have subsided! Ax PS - still no idea what it stands for..... :) <em>edited by Amanda W on 12/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 10:45
Thanks a lot SEY83
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Latest post on 28 May 2012 - 10:37
Not sure if you have to go in person just to register or can I do it for DH? Thanks in advance A
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 16:32
...bump
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 15:32
Thanks a lot - I'll have a look at both of them
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 08:37
Thanks Appletiser - can you be more specific, I'm not familiar with Deira
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 14:29
Can anyone recommend particular shops for buying great fabric. Looking for light floaty cotton fabric to get some cool skirts & dresses made up. TIA <em>edited by Amanda W on 11/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 19:10
That's great thanks - i Style also have a store in Dubai Mall so am going to try there tomorrow
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 15:13
Thanks so much ladies. Trawling the internet as we speak and hoping to squeeze in a booking somewhere although as usual I've left it a bit late. Soooo excited! Thanks again
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Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 15:20
Hi ladies DH and I are looking to go to NZ over Christmas/New Year. We have previoulsy toured parts of North & South Island and loved it. This time we'd like to stay put - a romantic holiday in a really nice self catering place on the beach - not keen on many neighbours - just want to relax, walk, swim, BBQ and have somewhere relatively close for food shopping. If anyone has any suggestions / knows somewhere that fits the bill, I'd be really grateful. TIA Amanda
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 13:25
I use grape vinegar instead now - it's pretty good and in most supermarkets <em>edited by Amanda W on 23/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 12:20
Have used Churchill too - they're great
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 18:49
Thanks everyone
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 13:45
Have a look at this thread - may be helpful. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=129876 I'm pretty sure you can chose where you go regardless of where you live. If you haven't alreaady, get a stock of passport photos. You can do most of it without your husband - but make sure you take a copy of his passport and visa with you and your passport, photos and medical. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 16:34
..how much woud you tip someone doing your facial and actually what about tips for manicure/pedicure?
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 15:37
Thanks everyone. KaceyC - I just wanted to try a different place - Sensasia is great and it's very relaxing plus their ginger tea is divine. Sure you'll love it.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 14:15
Can anyone recommend a [i'>reasonably priced[/i'> facial (nr Palm...but not at Sensasia). Would like extraction (all yukky things squeezed out too..sorry...tmi!). TIA
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 18:27
Sounds good, thanks for that. Think I've seen it in UK - will have a look and see if I can find it here.
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 18:18
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 18:06
I usually do this myself but my oven is in a terrible state after far too many roast ducks and the like and I could do with some seriously industrial help to get me back on track. The usual products are not doing the trick. There are companies in the UK that use really strong chemicals and they also take out the racks and shelves and dip them into special cleaning fluid. Anyone heard of anything similar here?? TIA
 
 
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