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Latest post on 09 January 2017 - 10:38
There is Sharmila dance at Chaloub Studio, Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Center at Mall of the Emirates. http://sharmiladance.com/dance-classes/timetable/ballet/ They also have contemporary there. Otherwise you can try if with Guavapass. You can get a discount for the first month with this code: http://guavapass.com/refer?t=LovesGuava33047
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Latest post on 09 February 2015 - 09:25
I am addicted to Numi tea and cannot find it in the usual shops that I used to get it from. Anyone has seen it recently? Thanks
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Latest post on 31 January 2015 - 18:32
I also moved here a couple of months ago after being in Dubai for fours years and I'm still not used to the fact that everything is so freaking expensive, it's ridiculous. The Singapore forum for expatwoman is dead but there is a good fb group called Real Singapore Expat Wives that's as good as it gets in terms of info. Having a car is also very expensive so it's better if you live close to work/school or MRT stop. I'd suggest you to avoid buses if you can as drivers are a disaster and half of the time you'll be praying for your life :( I wouldn't know about kids schools prices as I don't have any and I certainly won't have them here, but from what I heard the best way to go is to enroll them in a local school. Happy to help with more info if needed!
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 08:17
wow! I didn't even know that thing existed. Haven't seen it in any stores in SG though. Have you?
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 05:16
Oh nice to see there are some of us here as well. I have just arrived so I don't know much about attractions but have you been to Sentosa? Apparently is really cool there, especially for kids. I am trying to find us an apartment to live as we are in a temporary place at the moment, we want something central. Can you share your house searching tips with me? How do you find prices in general? I find everything so expensive compared to Dubai!
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 21:52
Can't believe they're renovating, again. Anyways, after the second renovation it lost all the charm and the realness it had, not to mention that the quality of the food dropped as the prices went higher. So I don't even want to imagine how's going to be when it re-opens again.
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 11:00
I have seen some in Centre point in moe. I believe those were not real Yankee Candles, they use the same typography and design but it's a different brand!
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 19:15
If you are looking for something more in the line of fine dining then Magnolia is lovely http://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/reviews/873-magnolia however check it's still there! I thought Magnolia was closed and that they were doing private events only now, is that not the case anymore?
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 19:10
The One deli in Jumeirah has a lot of vegetarian options and you could show him the mosque too!
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Latest post on 15 August 2014 - 11:53
I'll be transiting in the US (but planning to get of the airport) on my way in and out of South America and since I haven't been to the US in ages I am not familiar with how the ESTA process works. Any inputs? Thanks
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 16:02
Raw coffee is very good: http://rawcoffeecompany.com/
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Latest post on 14 August 2014 - 13:41
Maybe it is... IMHO barter is never obsolete, but... who knows?
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 15:22
To be honest, i wouldn't bother. It has been well published in the press and there are big signs saying that the speed limit has changed. For residents maybe but not for tourists unfortunately. was she driving your car or a hire car? A rental car. I don't have a car and I don't drive here. <em>edited by pmd on 13/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 15:07
Resident or not, ignorance of the law does not mean it doesn't apply. If she was exceeding the speed limit (yes, I'm assuming that), then I don't see why she should appeal it. Have you been around al sufouh road recently? The road changes almost on a daily basis and for a tourists that has to be paying attention not only to the signs but also to the crazy drivers in the street is a bit difficult. Apparently the speed limit is 60 and she was driving at 70.
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 14:57
To be honest, i wouldn't bother. It has been well published in the press and there are big signs saying that the speed limit has changed. For residents maybe but not for tourists unfortunately.
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Latest post on 12 August 2014 - 12:20
Thanks! I'll take a look!
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 15:36
Can anyone tell me how's the driving to the Hatta pools with a non 4x4 vehicle?
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 11:12
Does anyone has the voucher from the Body book and it's not going to use it? I am only in town for a few weeks so it doesn't make sense to buy the book. I can give several vouchers from the HSBC booklet in return!
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Latest post on 08 August 2014 - 11:06
Thanks! I'll check them out!
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 16:10
Can anyone suggest a place to go horseback riding? And a camel farm to visit? Thanks
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 10:05
I did already but it seems as if agents are now using it to promote their business too, most of the listing are posted by the same person.
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Latest post on 05 August 2014 - 10:59
Check here maybe: https://ejob.dubai.gov.ae/OA_HTML/RF.jsp?function_id=14320&resp_id=23350&resp_appl_id=800&security_group_id=0&lang_code=US&params=-j-pj8pVMrDOfZylssvMbjqziLKxVJYVFVWXogPijaTLb0ayIv4qzaL4Mx7jAGYp
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Latest post on 05 August 2014 - 10:03
Hi ladies, I am looking for an apartment to rent for a very short time (August 30th to Sept 10) as I need to leave the place I am renting at the moment and would only stay in Dubai for a very short period after that but I don't want to stay in a hotel apartment. I've already checked justrentals but they don't answer calls or e-mails. Is anyone going away on hols and willing to sublet their place?
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 20:45
Contact http://www.mecenato.co/#home/intro, they should be able to help you.
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Latest post on 03 August 2014 - 09:31
I bought some coffee from Co-op yesterday, the one they grind themselves and I've just realized it has a very strong taste of cardamom, probably from the grinder they use. Can I exchange it or something? We really don't like the taste of cardamom in our coffee :/
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 18:15
Hey, I never got your text. I could pop in Saturday to collect the dates. Let me know! Hi PMD, It wasn't me that was texting you, I think it was LadyB :) Oh sorry, I got confused!
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 18:14
I don't open the door to anyone I don't know if I am alone, if it's a delivery I pick it up in the reception myself. Of course this might be more difficult if you leave in a villa :/
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 14:35
There are a few places like Capella Club and TribeFit that offer morning workouts in that area, so does Real Pilates in JLT.
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 14:29
I use http://www.descoonline.com/ but I am not sure how much they are charging for A1, you can e-mail them!
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 12:48
Tkoshy, I can spare a wee bag of unripe ones if you want to put up your email ad! Hey, I never got your text. I could pop in Saturday to collect the dates. Let me know!
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Latest post on 30 July 2014 - 14:54
Ciao Spook, don't worry, there's a bunch of us here. Also try the https://www.facebook.com/consolatodubai and http://www.iicuae.com/ as they sometimes host events where you could meet other Italians. In bocca al lupo ;)
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Latest post on 30 July 2014 - 14:48
Try here: http://www.myexwardrobe.com/
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Latest post on 27 July 2014 - 12:20
pmd, you're changing the subject and taking the onus away from what is a criminal offense! To say you wish something bad on someone because of whom they support - makes you no better IMHO and it's opinions like that, which fuel the hatred and keep it going. IF you're really serious about it, then go on - chuck out EVERYTHING made by, supporting etc and you would have nothing left. Can't do it though hey. To be honest I'm sick to the back teeth of people doing this, on newspaper articles etc keep these comments where they belong - on relevant posts. Why it has to be black or white? Unfortunately my computer has Intel components but it's very hard to find computers without such components. On the other hand, I can live without VS underwear. I think everyone can do something from their side. FYI. I never said I wished something bad on someone because of whom they support. I just said that seeing someone stealing from them did not make me feel as bad as if I'd seen someone stealing from an 'ethical' brand.
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Latest post on 27 July 2014 - 11:19
The problem with reporting anything here is that you immediatly become involved. Having recently seen a situation escalate while I was in hospital, police and hospitals authorities involved as someone alleged their mother had been treated disrespectfully, I would be very frightened to say a word against anyone these days and I am an incredibly law abiding person. Beware! Trouble with that is, if everyone turns a blind eye, then what does it do to society? People just end up doing what they want. If the guy that owns the company supports the zionist cause, then I don't think I care that much: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wexner_Foundation Urgh really?! How about you keep politics out of it. Well you might as well throw every electronic device you have away then because so do IBM and Intel and I bet my bottom dollar you're using a computer with parts from those companies!!!! edited by FairyDust on 27/07/2014 In my opinion keeping politics out of it is worst than turning a blind eye.
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Latest post on 27 July 2014 - 11:08
From my experience in renting cars in Europe, it's better to rent it and return it to the same place, otherwise the fee for the drop off in a different country is too high. You can check in all the major rental companies websites.
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Latest post on 27 July 2014 - 10:59
The problem with reporting anything here is that you immediatly become involved. Having recently seen a situation escalate while I was in hospital, police and hospitals authorities involved as someone alleged their mother had been treated disrespectfully, I would be very frightened to say a word against anyone these days and I am an incredibly law abiding person. Beware! Trouble with that is, if everyone turns a blind eye, then what does it do to society? People just end up doing what they want. If the guy that owns the company supports the zionist cause, then I don't think I care that much: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wexner_Foundation
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Latest post on 26 July 2014 - 22:37
I was shocked by the woman's impunity while taking the items and also for the fact that someone would risk going to jail, get deported for a bikini. I'm pretty sure this items are sold afterwards.
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Latest post on 26 July 2014 - 18:43
Hey, hey: I have your number written down -- so you can delete it if you want -- and I'll text you first chance I get tomorrow or Sunday. :) Perfect! I'll be looking fwd to your text!
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Latest post on 25 July 2014 - 14:43
Do you know how rough is the sea during August to travel by ferry? @Artemis2, no we will travel by public buses and bikes in La Digue. There are several well-known hotel chains but we will be staying in guest houses as we prefer to give money to local people.
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 11:23
yes. Do you let her stay out at the weekends? IF you do,perhaps monitor her social media - as this doesn't sound like the behavoiur of a happily married woman. And how is a happily married woman supposed to dress and behave? She's 36 - not 60! well taking selfies and posting on all sorts of social media is the behaviour of someone wanting / needing lots of attention... for sure she will be getting it at the weekends if you let her walk around looking like a hooker. And who are you to judge how people dress??? Please, live and let live! naive, how people dress is judged and live and let live has no place in the world of employees. It's regarding how she dresses in her OFF time. <em>edited by pmd on 23/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 10:35
yes. Do you let her stay out at the weekends? IF you do,perhaps monitor her social media - as this doesn't sound like the behavoiur of a happily married woman. And how is a happily married woman supposed to dress and behave? She's 36 - not 60! well taking selfies and posting on all sorts of social media is the behaviour of someone wanting / needing lots of attention... for sure she will be getting it at the weekends if you let her walk around looking like a hooker. And who are you to judge how people dress??? Please, live and let live!
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 14:04
But many of those that you are talking about would be working in the slums in third world countries - not the west. It is convenient and not to mention somewhat arrogant to lump every "worker" into one category but that is seldom accurate. There are many workers here such as waiters, drivers and so on who never lived in a slum and have reasonable homes and life back home. The reason they move here is because there are no jobs and so they would rather work here than be unemployed. They sacrifice their living standards and trade living with their family to sharing a room with 4 or 6 others in order to earn and send money. again would not be ABLE to work in the west; which was the point i was making - these people ARE mainly from the thirld world. FYI. They are called developing countries these days!
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 13:18
I don't wish to burst anyone's bubble here but like it or not if you are a resident here you benefit from in some way or turn a blind eye to any under the rug goings on because you KNOW you do not have a voice to fight them yet remain here anyway because you need the job yourself. And anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. The only people who can rightfully say it is not done wrong, it is bad, are those who say so as they sit in another country and refuse to come. There is the thumb down option so you can further be in denial. But if you have a resident visa… you are on board with everything here, like it or lump it you sold your values for the job that brought you here. edited by Londiamond on 22/07/2014 I think that all of us expats, of all races and religions and all walks of life, have come here for a better standard of living and more money. Everything is relative in terms of what is a better standard of living depending on where the expat comes from... This is such a generalization though, I'd be making more money, have a better job and a better standard of living in my country than here, but I came here because I wanted to see the world and Dubai is a very good hub. Now that I've run out of places to visit, I'm ready to leave Dubai. So no, not everyone is here to make money!
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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 14:01
Wadi drive in Hatta or RAK Musandam Dow trip Snorkeling in Fujairah Stay at Al Boniyan Tree Resort in RAK or Bab Al Shams. Its the luxury in the middle of desert which makes it unique. Done them all already! Also the Manarat al Saadiyat in AD.
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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 14:00
Nooo, that's so bad, it was the only decent place to eat in the whole mall :/
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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 13:55
Is the Ibn Battuta branch closed? I have been out of Dubai for a while I guess...
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Latest post on 20 July 2014 - 12:46
Maybe find out her day off and start going then? My mom had the same issue and when she changed the other lady stopped talking or even saying hi to her, but well, it's her problem! After all, you are paying for the service.
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:43
My mom's coming to visit us next month for around 10 days and I'm looking for ideas on what to do/where to take her. She's been here 4 times before so we've done A LOT of things already from hot-air balloon ride to swim with horses and several other things so I'm out of ideas for this time. She's very young and active and not too much into shopping! Any ideas will be appreciated!
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Latest post on 12 July 2014 - 11:52
Mango!
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Latest post on 09 July 2014 - 11:02
Saw them in Geant Ibn Battuta last w-end!
 
 
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