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Latest post on 14 July 2014 - 07:18
I have bought the same for my daughter's party (in February) from Creative Minds on Beach Road. Have you tried them? http://www.creativemindsdubai.com/
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Latest post on 04 June 2014 - 16:16
Our school has had a board up outside for the last two and a half years saying ******* English Speeking School.
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 20:32
OP, there is some good info on expat-blog forum for Saudi which is region specific too. Just recently there's been a poster on Britishexpats.com forum for Middle East which has been answering any and all questions regarding Saudi and there's a really interesting blog called blueabaya which has good info on it. Good luck with your decision.
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 20:28
Sorry, I'm on my phone.... We're about to move there. Could you be more specific about the restrictions? Obviously women can't drive and we need to wear an abaya. I know there are other things to get used to such as certain places should only be visited with your husband and shops closing during prayers etc. On that point, what do people do if they're at the mall etc?? I believe just recently you cannot get a cab from a mall, you need to pre-book one to collect you etc. So there will definitely be a change in the way I organize my day (that is before I start working). Are there any other not so obvious restrictions that you could tell me about? I must say I'm actually quite looking forward to it, new adventure and all that :)
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 20:19
Hi doublestar, We're about to m
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Latest post on 14 February 2014 - 10:39
I used my home address, didn't want any confusion with return delivery.
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Latest post on 06 February 2014 - 06:56
You could contact this shop in Town Centre Mall, Dubai. http://b-safe.ae/who-we-are.html# Their website seems to be under construction byt if you do a google search they have a facebook page as well. Sorry, I meant Times Sqare Mall!
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 18:59
You could contact this shop in Town Centre Mall, Dubai. http://b-safe.ae/who-we-are.html# Their website seems to be under construction byt if you do a google search they have a facebook page as well.
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 17:46
Thanks for your reply wuffles. It seems it can be done at any government hospital in the UAE. Let's hope they don't decide to send him home to have it done when it reaches Saudi. How are you enjoying it there so far?
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 08:20
We had this drama too, every morning and when we wash hair.... I tried all the oils recommended and can open a small shop with all the products we've tried that have not worked for detangling my daughters waist length, curly hair. Then just recently, we were at a birthday party and daughter was running around with her hair unbrushed and looking like a birds nest (insert embarrassed smiley here!) because we'd only managed to brush her hair for about 5 minutes before she'd had enough. Another mum at the party offered her unsolicited advice for such a regular product I almost rolled my eyes......... but I went and bought it because I had not tried it and for 20dhs I thought what have I got to loose. Lo and behold it is our new miracle product. I told her I bought her a new grown up conditioner, just like mummie's and let her put it on herself. No tangles, 2 minutes to brush / comb through and she now loves taking care of of her gorgeous hair. Use the Pantene Oil Replensihment conditioner when you wash hair and then the Pantene Oil replenishment leave in overnight cream (comes in a pump bottle) before you comb wet or dry hair. We actually use the overnight cream everynight now and plait her hair before she goes to bed.
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Latest post on 11 January 2014 - 20:05
I can't open the link, but your post suggests you are very happy with the results :) Can I ask which product you used? I can see which brand it is but which product?? Thanks
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 15:19
Hmmm I couldn't get past the billing information section on the Paula's Choice website. It does not allow you to change the country so would not accept my UAE credit card. I've emailed them, just waiting for a reply.
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 11:59
Thanks for the link Shakhifa. Thinking about it now, I'm sure I read on here that all liquids were prohibited, but your link proves otherwise. I'm going to go ahead and order some now. I'm going to try and workout how many products I can recieve in one shipment with the least cost for weight, just to try a few first.
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Latest post on 28 December 2013 - 15:44
Not sure how many you need but this website advertises them. http://cakaty-addict.blogspot.ae/2011/12/cake-cupcake-box.html?m=1
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 12:11
I recently went to Creative Minds for something else and saw they had loads of costumes. They're on beach road but their telephone number is 323 7180/1 if you want to call first.
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 18:25
A remedy my granny used that works. Collect eggs shells put them in a bag grind with a rolling pin.This will give you little shards of shell. Spread then in the flower beds on the top of the soil. The snails avoid them as they cut the underbelly and the shells do compost back into the soil.....win win ;) Thank you! I will try this and let you know if it worked. There might be a shortage of eggs in RAK in the coming weeks ?
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 18:21
Do a google search and you will find various methods using beer, cornmeal, sand, coffee grounds, etc. Amelia thanks for your reply. I've googled and seen all of those remedies. The only one I've not tried is the coffee.... Only because the others had no effect. I'll give it a go though but not holding out much hope. I can't believe we have such an infestation and that we're the only ones not able to find a definite treatment. Well I suppose we have but it'll cost 500dhs every 6 weeks grrrr.
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 18:16
Thanks, sugarbeach but they are in the lawn and the salt will kill the lawn too.
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Latest post on 19 November 2013 - 07:31
Thank you for your replies.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 20:49
Definitely Miele! Mines been shipped several times to move countries, at one point sat in a storage unit in Dubai (unairconditioned!) and survived many maids using it and still not one problem. Washes come out cleaner than from any other machine I've used.
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 22:00
Mcb, yes you are correct. If the dose prescribed is too low it is likely to result in having to take another course of meds. However, I was on the maximum dosage each time for 3 months at a time. The first course as a teenager left me acne free for around 10 years and then i had another 2 episodes as an adult. This is why I've posted a reply. After being through all of that and the severe side effects of the strongest meds available to cure acne, I found that its not always necessary to go that route. Of course, we don't know how severe the OP's daughter's acne is, and she might well only respond to roacutane but if it were me I'd try another method first, it should start working in about 10 days, and if not then you know. Good luck op
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 20:42
There are many things that can be done for acne these days - I had it severely as a teenager and then a few times as an adult. I've also used roacutane a few times and would only recommend it as a last resort (I think this is what you mean by side effects?). I would advise seeing a dermotologist rather than trying various skin care products. I can recommend Dr al Nassr on al Wasl Road. The last outbreak I had (of genuine acne, not just spots) he managed to clear up with a combination of topical meds, antibiotics and birth control. I'd seen a number of other doctors who were eager to prescribe roacutane to clear it up but I was hesitant to go back on them for a fourth time and at the time he was highly recommended on here, and so I went to see him. I wouldn't say his bed side manner is the best, and if you want things explained you do need to ask but I was very happy with his treatment and would return to him if I have acne again.
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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 20:42
There are many things that can be done for acne these days - I had it severely as a teenager and then a few times as an adult. I've also used roacutane a few times and would only recommend it as a last resort (I think this is what you mean by side effects?). I would advise seeing a dermotologist rather than trying various skin care products. I can recommend Dr al Nassr on al Wasl Road. The last outbreak I had (of genuine acne, not just spots) he managed to clear up with a combination of topical meds, antibiotics and birth control. I'd seen a number of other doctors who were eager to prescribe roacutane to clear it up but I was hesitant to go back on them for a fourth time and at the time he was highly recommended on here, and so I went to see him. I wouldn't say his bed side manner is the best, and if you want things explained you do need to ask but I was very happy with his treatment and would return to him if I have acne again.
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 22:13
There's a lot of good information on this forum: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewforum.php?f=6
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 20:40
Hi, I'm not in Doha to recommend a doctor but can tell you Neurobion is prescribed for vitamin B1, 6 and 12 deficiencies. It is available in tablet form or by injection and you can buy this without prescription at a pharmacy.
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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 17:42
There are quite a few places you could take the Celta course but here is one place you could contact http://www.ihdubai.com/
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Latest post on 06 August 2013 - 10:14
Have a look at this http://www.cottagechic.ae/item_1241/Birdcage-Planters-Set-of-3-White.htm Not sure if they would be too big though?
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 22:02
Yes, I did.
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 10:39
Good morning, I'm need to have dermal fillers removed from the tear troughs under my eyes. Have you been to him to have these done or alternatively any corrective procedure done? I'm trying to choose between him and Dr Khan so if you could comment on him also with regards to tear trough fillers that would be great. Thanks
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 10:21
Yes, Champix makes me go mad too! It's all about the mind - I suppose e-cigs seemed like an easy option.
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 10:18
Bump, if anyone can recommend any. Thanks
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:39
Hi, thanks - I should have googled before posting. I see now that there was a news article about it in May 2013 so there is definitely a ban still in place. I'll have to psych myself up to quitting in a different way then ;)
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:31
No problem on any devices either.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 10:13
Good morning all, Can you recommend any podcasts to subscribe to? Any genre will do. I currently subscribe to HBR ideacast, bbc documentaries and Tedtalks and some others which I won't mention because you'll just think I'm weird :) have listened to a few of the Stuff You Should Know podcasts and The Partially Examined Life but I was pretty disappointed with them. So are there any others you would recommend? Thanks
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 15:21
She has a script but there is no stock in the Emirates, it seems. Which is why I'm trying to find out if she can get it from somewhere else. why would a doctor prescribe something he knows she can't get ? in the past when I've needed a medication that's in short supply my doctor has found an alternative... Pikachu, There is no alternative available.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 15:20
Crashingwaves you are fortunate to have found a treatment that works well for you, and also to have it available for you to purchase. Unfortunately betnovate does not work for me during a flare-up. It's the salicylic acid combination that does the trick. I've had scalp psoriasis for many years and unfortunately, when it gets really bad, diprosalic is the only treatment that works. All the other options are ok to keep it under control AFTER treating it, but when it flares up badly diprosalic is the only treatment that can get it under control. I've been informed that it is not available due to supplier issues and not because it has been discontinued. In fact I bought some about 6 months ago, not in Dubai but in another emirate. So, if anyone does know where to get it I'd appreciate hearing from you - you'd be a psoriasis sufferer and understand how frustrating it can be having no meds to treat it.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 18:11
What a coincidence, the doctors nurse called me 2 hours after me posting here asking if I am happy or unhappy with the results. Clark, I suspect we are talking about the same doctor...
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 11:25
Hi clark14, Yes, I was instructed to massage and did so. I also drove all the way back to Dubai 4 days after the procedure to meet with the doctor. He asked me to allow the filler to settle and to continue massaging, which I did. I then had a follow up call from his nurse and told her that it's pretty much the same and I wasn't happy with the results. Instead of having hollows I now have bags :( The doctor was out of the country at the time (he runs another practice in the UK) she promised to pass the message on but I've not heard anything from them again. To be honest, I'm not sure I would trust the same doctor to dissolve the fillers. From my research before and after the procedure the technique indicates lack of experience in this particular area - I'm completely satisfied with the other fillers (from nose to mouth). The Botox was also not as "artistically" done as I've had before with a dermotologist. For example I wanted the frown lines between my eyebrows completely frozen ( this has been done before) and with this doctor it was not the case, I wanted my outer eyebrows lifted slightly (this too has been done before) and he said this is not possible at all. He said I must be mistaken that this was done! Meant to say the filler was juvederm.
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 09:37
Just to update, she eventually had to pay to see a Cosmetic surgeon privately back home. He told her that the filler was injected too superficially and too much injected, which usually happens in the hands of someone inexperienced. I found the Dr.'s name for her on this forum, he was recommended on more than one occasion here, I guess the fact he was the only one who could give her an appointment within 2 days should have rung alarm bells. Luckily she had nothing permanent or major done. Hi, I've recently had fillers for hollow tear troughs. I also used a plastic surgeon recently recommended here but unfortunately the results are not what I expected. The fillers were definitely placed too superficially, one eye has a rope-like appearance where you can see the filler was injected while the other one has has too much filler placed into the hollow, leaving me with bags under my eyes rather than hollows :( When your friend consulted with a second surgeon was he able to remove the fillers successfully? How did it look afterwards? Thanks
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 11:51
http://www.abudhabinannies.ae/
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 10:02
75-100dhs. If it's a really good friend then we'll spend more. GMKSME - I've hosted Ski Dubai and home parties and the parties at home cost quite a bit more ;) The venue of the party or how much I perceive it to cost has never has never influenced how much I would spend on a gift.
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 09:42
I can recommend a dessert recipe book - Sweet Alternative by Ariana Bundy.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 09:39
Hi, Most go to RAK hospital. When you call for an appointment tell them what kind of doctor you need. The number is 07 207 4444 / 07 207 4211. HTH
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 18:24
Thanks very much to all of you for your input. I'll have a look into your suggestions and come back on here if I have any questions about them.
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Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 10:37
If you are heading from Abu Dhabi direction towards Sharjah, it's the right exit AFTER Mirdif City Centre. Once you exit, just drive straight till roundabout, make u-turn and come back. Once you pass Arabian Centre on your right side, there will be exit to Etihad Mall/Union Co-op. Exactly as dramaqn says - the exit name is al Khawaneej.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 23:08
Hi Sushifee, There are quite few classes at the moment at various places: Bikram yoga at the Double tree Bootcamp sessions at Mussala complex A wide variety of different class at Swiss Fit n Slim (Zumba, belly dance, swissball, body toning etc) Kickboxing at al Hamra Tennis lessons The Cove Rotana offers classes also although I'm not sure if that is only when joining their gym I'm sure there are more I just can't recall right now. Send an email to [email protected] to be added to a mailing list which will give you all the info and updates on new things happening in RAK. If you need more info you can let me know here too. Hope that helps you :)
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 06:44
The only place I found was at The Address. The entrance is almost opposite the Steve Madden shop.
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 19:09
Hi, Are you able to see information on the programme guide for more than the next 2 programmes? I can see the current and next 2 programmes for some of the channels, a lot of them I can only get programme info on the currently showing programme. It's been this way since we had it installed grrrr.....which means we cannot record anything unless it's showing within the following 3 hours. Thank you
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 18:38
I've not tasted the mint flavor but have tried the original and cinnamon. To be honest I don't find it that bad to drink but after the first few days I decided to mix it with about 100ml of water and down the lot, followed by lots of water of the next few hours. That's what i did today and tbh it is so much better. 500 ml of that stuff was pure torture , so 100 ml even though it is very strong, it is easier to take down. I just drink the remaining 400 ml or more of water straight after. It should work in the same way, right? :) Yep, its working for me! Just be sure to drink a lot of water in the next 2 or 3 hours, I drink about 800- 1000ml but then I always have been a big water drinker.
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 08:17
Contact your doctor. There should be an alternative he / she can prescribe.
 
 
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