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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 13:13
chinese pavilion do a good job. Also you could get a Kebab guy on a bike. Sounds bad but actually really good. You get a guy come with a big kebab that he cooks at your house and supplies all the salads etc - very reasonable!!!
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 13:10
we have used the Sky Clinic in the Burjumman Office tower for years. Great team of dentists there - Dr Max is awesome and very funny even with a drill in his hand!! makes you very releaxed plus you get the most amazing views over the creek as they are on the 26th floor.
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 12:59
thanks - need to back to US spinneys later so hopefully they will have stocked up - they had Pepsi but not diet which is was looking for.
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 12:15
i went to Umm Sequiem Spinneys today and thought i would give diet Pepsi a go as i normally drink diet coke!! non there!!! Apparently they have run out!!! Bought some diet 7Up though and got those vouchers. Will go back later for the diet pepsi ones!!!
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 12:23
or you could try the place at Habtour Grand - Undergorund however i like the Dhow and Anchor - great out door area, show sport for the DH and my fav Fish and Chips in Dubai!!
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 09:50
managed to get 8 of us together so booked for tomorrow - seems it is getting busy though. Hopefully with it being busier it will improve the atmosphere!!! but for 2 for 1 it is cheaper than cooking at home and no washing up!! Perfect - i am thinking of this as my mothers day meal i never got!!! :-)
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:45
i have tried - looks cool but have had numerous issues getting logged in - wrong number, wrong card number, bad password even though everything is correct!!! Will try again later when i get home - need my DH back from Saudi to help me out here so no doubt i will have it working by the weekend!!!
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:38
I have not tried it this month but did 2 months ago and it was great. Good atmosphere and great food - if it is a 2 for 1 will be asking around as would 100% recommend for that price. When did this become available?
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 14:10
Hi - i have used Desert Rangers for 8 years not and they have always been great. Not used Sunflower so can say good or bad. Hope that helps. Enjoy and not forget to take a jumper - cold in the desert this time of year.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 11:29
The Beach Bar and Grill at the One and Only is awesome at this time of year - outside, great views, amazing food.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 11:07
it might actually be worth going down there as they have a big lake that they come in really fast and slide on - amazing to see close up
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 11:06
friends have had some really bad experiences with cobone - not being able to book dates when you want etc. Best ones are Arabian Adventures, Alpha Tours, Arabian Adventures, Desert Rangers - used all these in my time. Becareful of ones you have not heard of as they can be dodgy!!
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 11:02
same same and same. Fine Dining looks awesome this year - even got mine and DH's FAV FAV restaurant in Pai Thai at the madinat, and you can use the wine voucher there as well. Family is also good as well!! not used the Travel yet but having a look at the website and speaking to friends there are hotels in the UAE, Maldives, Mauritous and also 3 vouchers for each hotel!! might just have to try that as well. There is also Essential Plus - anyone know what that is?
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 13:01
Allied Pickfords, Crown Relocation or MoveOne. The first 2 have a huge global network so they can be trusted. A little more expensive but worth it for peace of mind
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 12:59
i am looking for a well price coffee machine and heard these are good - worth getting? If so where do i buy one from? Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 09:25
just received my books this morning - they are fantastic. Just planning my meals out with my DH for next year!!! Pai Thai is my all time fav restuarant and cant believe they are in the fine dining book!!!!
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 11:52
1847 in JBR is great apparently. My DH goes at least once a month
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 11:40
we went ot bab al shams again last weekend using their monthly 2 for 1 offer. It is such a great place to go becasue yes it is hot but there is no humidity. We had a room that cost us 1050 AED incl taxes (or something like that) and got the 2nd night for free. Spent both days in the pool with another 10 people who where also using the offer. Had great fun and are planning to go again in September with a load of friends!!!
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 08:20
I have started using Magnesium tablets. They are naturally forming and take 30 mins before you go to sleep. Helps put me out and also does not give any of the horrible side effects like bad dreams as the other more damaging tablets - hope that helps.
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 08:53
We have just come back from the Cosmopolitan. Brand new and right next to the Balagio. Only hotel on the strip with balcony's overlooking the strip. Fantastic food and beverage, great club, fantastic pool over looking the strip again with live music over the weekends. Maybe go to a show - O or le reve was amazing and not that expensive. Or go and see Holly!!! :-)
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 09:24
We stayed at the Banyon Tree - make sure if you can go for the bigger Villas as the pools are bigger. If you have to stay at the weekend then there are a 2 for 1 in the Entetainer Travel book which can be used then. Rates are pretty good at the moment. Ziggy Bay is also awesome.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 13:02
Macys is great, so is Bloomingdales. Dont forget when you go to take your passport as you get a special visitors card and you get I think 20% discount. Then there are plenty of roads around there with shops as well. although this depends on what you are looking for. I spent 8 hours in Macys one year - amazing day as it was in the sales as well and chlothes / shoes are so much cheaper than here!!! Have fun
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 09:29
we stayed at Bab al Shams last weekend and it was great - we have even booked again for next weekend with the 2 for 1 with the Entertainer travel offer this month. 859 AED per nitht but you get 1 for free so everyone is a winner in our books!!!
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 08:50
we have always used al ain becasue it has the lowest Sodium in it
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 08:49
very sad really- even their head office near their Jumeirah centre is shut as well. I think the stores are looking for flagship stores such as Bookworld in Dubai Mall plus the likes of Carrefour and Geant buy in bulk so can offer cheaper books and a bigger range. I dont think that it is the on line stuff that is hurting them just the fact they had poor locations and rents are too high for them.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 14:42
you can just go to the website login and then print it off - it is something of a trial voucher I think but worked for us!!
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 14:12
pomegranate - we always saved off the best available rate not the listed rate. The Banyan tree we saved over 3000 AED in the high season as we stayed 2 nights and only paid for 1. We went to the maldives and went for 10 days and saved 20% each night plus breaky was included os for us been well worth it.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 13:59
which places and can let you know.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 13:55
well all food courts in malls will be shut. Only some restaurants in hotels open up but you need to check. Plus with the summer the outlets will be opening later this year as the sun wont be setting until about 8pm
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 13:54
there is a 2 for 1 at Bab al Shams with the Entertainer at the moment - this is for room nights so stay 2 nights and pay for 1. Thats a good deal and a great hotel - did it last weekend!!
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 13:44
Hi does she drive?
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 13:01
depends the food you like. My DH prefers asian food so Saffron is miles better. Plus the choice is that much bigger. For us Saffron wins but have eaten and both and they are both great.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 12:58
went at the weekend - I think half of Dubai was there. It has just opened so having a few teathing problems with service. The things you can buy to take away look great although quite expensive. Our food was good but not the amazing place my friends in Abu Dhabi had been raving about for ages - More and Limetree will give it a run for its money still.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 12:53
we have used it 3 times this year (Travel) Been to Bab al Shams through their website, plus Fairmont (with 4 other couples who used their books) ,Banyan Tree and the Maldives for a week- overall probably saved 7,000 AED which is fantastic for just 3 times. not for everyone but it has really worked for us so far - agree though in terms of checking it out first. I am sure next year will have plenty more hotels in there as well
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 12:48
I know this does not help for now but someone has launched a Teens club for after Summer. Received the E Mail today. Some kind of launch event in September. Not that I have teenage kids but will pass it round to my friends that do as there is not an aweful lot for them to do out of school -= this seems like a good idea. Called Teens Club culture - www.teensclubculture.ae.
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 14:43
just got the Entertainer offers through. I think Mina salam does kids for free and it is 2 for 1 this month? Worth a shout becasue it is a great brunch
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 14:37
I cant get hold of DH who booked it but i know if always off their Best Available Rate at the time so you get the best price for 1 room and then the next night is free. The great thing, although it is a little hot, you can also use a voucher for the arabic buffet night which is excellant - thats from their Fine dining book
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 12:36
lol!!! I booked my Al Qasr brunch and just getting the dates for my bab al shams stay!!!
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 15:52
or look at mydubaistay.com I think it is - they have a sale on at the moment so can get some great prices
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 15:51
or Karama - good quality (you need to ask for the good quality and haggle) and good price
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 15:49
used 3 times but I have no idea why they are called 2 for 1 as hardly any are 2 for 1 and the range of offers is poor - my opinion but going to happily stick with the tried and tested to be honest (TE)
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 09:20
we went with my DH and 10 month old to the Maldives. 3 hour flights and chose a resort that was a 25 min speed board ride. 6 nights and it was great. Staff where amazing with the little one and totally chilled plus only a short hop back home. It was a universal resorts property called velassaru.
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 08:32
our best freidns just went to Jordan - skipped Amman and went to the Marriot on the dead sea - apparently it was amazing. They flew with Fly Dubai, used an Entertainer Travel Buy 1 night get 1 night for free and then a 10% discount on the 3rd night and it cost in total 3000 AED. They said the hotel was amazing and yes it is hot but there is no humidity at the moment plus the Dead Sea is meant to be really really weird!!! If you are there for 4 days make sure you head to Petra - meant to be amazing.
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 08:19
Just looked now, this month the Entertainer has a bogof at the Habtour Grand and Nelsons although I will call later to see what they have for July.
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 07:46
or what you can do is with you National ID link it to the E Gate so it is 2 cards in 1!!
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 07:19
I think Saffron at Atlantis is amazing and well priced - 395. It is almost like Yalumba but with far better food and not as crazy but still with a DJ etc. Our personal favourite.
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 08:38
some great hotels in Cyprus although August is an expensive month as it is the UK Summer holidays. The Aphrodites Hotel (think it is an intercon) is meant to be an amazing hotel. I have stayed at le Meridian in limassol and it was great. We where going to go in July but got a price of around 20k AED for 6 nights incl flights with Etihad Holidays - this was for a basic room. Decided to go to Oman instead. Maldives is rainy season although will still be nice and warm. No idea about the other 2 sorry.
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 13:49
Afraid not egg. We stayed in Paphos and spent a few days in Limassol so it was great for us, your right though there isn’t much in Protaras. The first fine dining restaurant is there which looks really nice and there is a Scuba Diving course which could be good. No mozzie’s whatsoever, not sure what it will be like on the other side of the island though? Sorry but if you are going to the other places still worth a look at the book though.
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 13:18
couple of choices - Cyprus will be great however VERY expensive in that time - UK summer holiday. We just looked and we where looking at over 2500 AED a night at a normal 4-5 star hotel in limasol. What about a 4 day trip to Jordan? The Marriot next to the dead sea is a fantastic resort (the dead sea is soooo unreal but very cool) and you can also go to Petra which is amazing. Fly with Emirates, Royal Jordanian or even Fly Dubai.
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 12:16
have a great trip when you go. Just been and although did not do that Drive there is some stunning scenery and it was great to be out of the intense Dubai heat for a while. also used the new Entertainer Cyprus book - saved me a good few hundred Euro - just wish they can put free drinks in the Dubai book like they do in this one!!!
 
 
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