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Latest post on 16 November 2015 - 17:38
Hi @nonopono, why not try and get the kids to make christmas decorations. That could be a theme they can work on. For cheap supplies, its best to visit daiso, dragon mart and emirates trading for supplies. Hope this helps :)
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Latest post on 08 July 2015 - 09:59
There are some natural argan oil Moroccan scrubs and masks here [url=http://www.littlemajlis.com/shop/izilnaturalarganbeauty'>link[/url'> Thank you @chezmoi. Have you tried any of their products?
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 18:40
Thank you so much ladies. So I'm not going to waste time on Dream girls. :) Will check out Montexa first and then the others when I get the numbers.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 18:39
Hello Ladies, I know there are a few threads here on EW for wedding dresses but found them to be outdated. I am getting married in July and want to find a good tailor for my wedding gown. I have seen Dream Girls and Montexa being recommended but what I need to know is if anyone has had their wedding gowns made by them or other tailors recently, what was your experience and how much did they cost. I am not looking on spending too much on it since I will be wearing a different outfit for the reception. Your recommendations would really help me .. TIA edited by superchik on 25/02/2015 edited by superchik on 25/02/2015 Hi superchik, try to check Aristeo Designs Dubai Villa/shop along Jumeirah road near Emirates Bank signal and Emarat Gas station. They have their shop there. He made my reception gown beautifully. He ranges from AED4,500 & up for a gown. Depends on the material and dress design. There's also a good wedding dressmaker at Bur Dubai a few friends tried to have their wedding dress pegs done. AED2,500-3,500 is the range. Materials included in the price. They could copy the design you want, custom fit to you. It's near the Ambassador Hotel, let me know if want it and I'll get the number from my friend. edited by mommypie2015 on 25/02/2015 Yes please mommypie2015, I would appreciate their contact numbers. Thanks.
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 12:27
Thank you ladies. I already feel so much better. <em>edited by superchik on 05/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 18:18
Thank you ladies. I actually feel a bit better after reading your replies. My family and friends absolutely loathe the guy and therefore was finding it difficult to speak about it to them. It is hard but I am absolutely sure I am not going back to him as I imagined what my life would be if I had to marry him and get kids. This thought helped me stay rigid with my decision though it has been hard. I feel guilt since I feel sorry for him and we were together for a long time. I have been crying myself to sleep these last few days and though my rational mind thinks that my guilt is baseless, my emotional side can't forgive me breaking up with him.
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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 17:47
Hi Ladies, I have been feeling extremely guilty over the past few months for breaking up with my controlling, abusive fiance. He was my first boyfriend and I was his first. We had known each other since we were teens and "fell in love" (probably infatuation if I think of it now) when we were 16. I'm 27 now. I really did try and make it work and took all the mental and emotional abuse because I really did love him and believed that he would change and he was the way he was because he loved me. He basically wanted me to be perfect and I thought it was his way of making me a better person. But i started realising that he was doing it in a very controlling manner. I was always being criticised and told I was stupid and that i was incapable of making my own decisions. He was always suspicious of me and as a result I had no friends who were guys. I could not dress the way i wanted, go out with my girlfriends, buy the things i wanted or go out with my friends. He used to check my messages, my facebook, my skype and emails. If he did not know my every move, there were fights and insults. I was scared of him but I really loved him. We did have some good times together but the fights and pain were more than bearable. I used to stay up until 3 am just to speak with him when he was not in Dubai. I used to do everything for him, cook, clean, write him love notes, surprise him with dinners etc. But got nothing back until i started beleiving that he was just one of those guys who did not know how to express his love. Last year I found the job of my dreams in Dubai and it involves a lot of travel but he wanted me to quit because he wanted to take care of his dad's property and be a housewife. He tried stopping me from travelling for work saying I was cheating on him and had no time for him. Then he threatened me to that he would leave me all because I never replied to a text message since I fell asleep after an exhausting day of work. It was the end for me and I broke up with him. I never thought I had it in me to do it but I did... I met someone after that and have been so happy, have had so much freedom and feel like a better person. His family treats me like their own and are so loving towards me. But I dont understand why I feel guilty over the breakup. I don't know if my ex will find someone else but I really want him to and want him to be happy and do well in life. Maybe he made mistakes in the past but i wanted him to learn and move on. The fact that he is not moving on and is depressed and crying over this hurts me so much. I keep in touch with his mom and dont know if this is contributing to my guilt. She tells me he will not find anyone to love and that he still cries over the breakup. I feel like such a bad person. Will this feeling of guilt ever go away. I am confused what I feel. Please help. <em>edited by superchik on 04/01/2015</em>
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Latest post on 21 June 2012 - 10:26
Hi Ladies, I want to get one of my rings remodelled into another design using the same gold. I called CARA and they said that they will replace my gold for 18k gold which I do not want. Any ideas which jeweller would be good to contact . thnx xx
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Latest post on 19 May 2012 - 09:54
I guess you should call her. If someone appreciates her work and wants to inquire about it I'm sure she wouldn't consider it an intrusion. :)
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 14:46
go to the rera website and contact them . its rpdubai dot ae
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 14:18
Charging a renewal fee has been made illegal by RERA. They cannot charge you anything unless you want to pay out of goodwill. Even if it is in your old tenancy contract they cannot charge a fee
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 13:11
perhaps they think it has an antique value since its second hand.. seriously they must think we all are a bunch of idiots !! <em>edited by superchik on 19/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 12:10
Mall of emirates or Dubai Mall. thnx
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 15:51
Gosh so sorry to hear that kezzler !! I hope he finds something very soon, Mine's been working here in dubai for the last two years since he was in the uk before doing his MBA. He did a project for a electronics gaming company in the UK. its especially difficult since he was doing so well in the last job and then they decided to downsize . AND I must say with only 2 yrs experience he is finiding it difficult
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 13:37
thank you so much ladies.. Kezzler, He was a marketing executive for a B2B company but his specialization is more of Product marketing, branding etc
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 16:12
Thanks girls .. trying to stay positive but difficult indeed .
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 10:42
paying any renewal fee is illegal now and has been for the last two years. You should call RERA to inquire before paying out anything.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 14:15
Thanks Green-ish. It got me thinking. I better consult a doc then. not very happy with what I see.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 11:58
Yup I have used it . The best thing about them is the cash on delivery feature.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:42
Thanks sue62. :)
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 12:54
Hi Babylons, Its really nice to know that he has a creative talent and is pursuing it at a young age. DIAC conducts classes for kids, also check DUCTAC. He can make new friends with the same interests . Or just a suggestion : you could help him start a blog. Like a "doodle a day" thing would be good. Take him to Emirates Trading (near lamcy plaza) - an artists one stop shop for supplies and get his started by getting some nice drawing pens and paper. I am a self taught artist and what I do is go on youtube for video tutorials and also follow a couple of blogs to get inspiration. Hope this helps !!
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 10:32
http://www.nandos.ae/uploaded_menus/2213_Take_away_10092010.pdf There you go. had it in my browser. ordered yesterday :)
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 13:28
I've already checked the one near mercato and they don't do courses in illustration and their timings clash with my work. Thank you though for recommending DUCTAC. just having a look at their website :)
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 16:10
its really disturbing that ppl are being made redundant like this. My heart goes out to you zeynab. My fiance just got made redundant as well over two weeks ago.. :(
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 10:36
I get mine from the large emirates trading . Its near Lamcy plaza. They have a good variety over there. Thats where I get my stuff from
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 13:44
Hi superchik...I agree to try a dermatologist approved sunscreen for your face. Your GP may be able to recommend a good one. Keep in mind, to be fully protected, your sunscreen needs to be applied 20 minutes before you go into the sun and reapplied no less than every two hours...more often if you are very fair. Sun exposure alone can increase acne too as the skin is so sensitive. Best to try to swim in a more protected, shady area. I was reading something about breakouts while swimming just now and learned that like you said the sun causes that to happen. guess i'll be sticking to the shady side now. :)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 13:08
Thank you beebers. I'll be heading to Sephora then. :) <em>edited by superchik on 12/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 12:20
I really need some suggestions for a waterproof sunblock. I don't enjoy being tanned after swimming and if there are any suggestion please help ladies :( Also I get acne like things on my face after swimming in the pool . Don'y really know if its just the sun or the pool itself. Any ideas !! Thnx
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 14:04
all the time. just focus on something fun u wud be doing this weekend . just to take off the edge. and loads of hugs sent ur way :)
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 16:18
Thanks guys, Yes I want to start it in Dubai.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 17:11
Thanks a lot guys, I will look these up right away . @BNBH : any idea how much the prices are ?
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 11:39
She lives in Motor city so something around the area
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 10:59
Thanx Loradxb, I will give them a call now.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 10:39
So a couple of us friends are planning on giving our friend a lovely birthday gift. She is always so caught up with work and so busy that she never gets time to go to the salon. so we were thinking like maybe a massage along with a mani, pedi , haircut etc etc.. I checked all the discount websites where you get deal vouchers and nothing caught my fancy. Would really appreciate if I could get some ideas. Basically we dont want her driving around from spa to salon .. thnx
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:59
Hi Ladies , I'm keen on taking a short course in Logistics. Something within 2-3 months and not too expensive. Any recommendations. And yes I have googled this, I came up with zabeel institute and Blue ocean academy. Others offer Post graduate studies. Thanks
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:23
Dubai does something to you I guess.. Been a victim of sleepless nights, tummy ulcers, bad food poisoning and high levels of STRESS...
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 09:19
www.holiday-factory.com I'm a fan of this agency! Prices or sooo cheap and the packages include flights, hotel and transfers. How do you register on this website ? The packages are amazing !! Maybe I'm a bit silly but if you could let me know how to register here as you need login details to access their info. Thnx
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 10:42
i found this surprising when I read it but vaseline works really good. just take some on a cotton ball and wipe of eye makeup.. it comes of with no hassle at all. cheap and really effective.
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 10:38
have you tried emailing moderator at expatwoman.com They will be able to help you
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 16:36
thanks guys! The painting is acrylic, permanent marker with gold paint on canvas . I will be framing it before display. I have been contacted by a cafe to display my art there. worked on it for a long time and wish i could show you a pic but dont know how... I was thinking anywhere between 2000- 5000 . Honestly no clue since this will be the first time pricing.. Thank you for your input though:)
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 10:53
Has anyone tried them ? Looking to join a course there. Please leave your feedback. Thanx ladies
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:30
have told him , but he doesnt seem to get it. just learned that he told another colleague that he put the salary through wps yesterday when he told me he did it last week. aaargh. thanks ladies for all ur input , am gonna have a chat with him when he gets in which will obviously not be today.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:22
as your boss is not too fused about punctuality, i pressume he doesn't mind you rocking up at 12 pm.... oh well he actually does. last year he made me work till 6 pm for ramadan. with no extra pay nothing. he gets really miffed if anyone come in a minute late
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:19
thing is this guy knows ppl from everywher and may fire me if i do so. do u know how long the WPS system takes. It depends on your bank - it usual takes one day max. If you are with the british 4 letter bank it can take a day longer.... I can deal with two days. but waiting till the middle of the month is absolutely a joke isn't it.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:13
Complain to the Ministry of Labour. They take it very seriously. I would, however (in light of how seriously the Ministry take it) tell your employer that because this ongoing issue is unacceptable, you are thinking of putting in a formal complaint - that way, he might buck his ideas up. yeah that is a gud idea.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:11
thing is this guy knows ppl from everywher and may fire me if i do so. do u know how long the WPS system takes.
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 13:09
has anyone else had problems. every month my employer comes up with some excuse that the WPS system isnt working and i end up getting paid in bits and bobs throughout the month. this is really frustrating for me. have no idea what to do :( does anyone have any idea how long it takes for your salary to get transferred through the WPS system. According to him it takes anywer between 1-2 weeks.
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 13:25
angry birds is the game to play ... google chrome store has a load of apps, wordplay is a good scrabble game. have fun
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 12:29
Ted Morgan on the Palm is very good. I used to see Elaine Quinn but all the staff there are helpful, listen and are able to make suggestions. Are they expensive? You can go in for a consultation and they will give you a price or call and ask for the price for a particular service. There are places that are cheaper in Dubai but, and for me it was a big but, they are often not qualified or not qualified to the standard of the girls at Ted Morgan. Lets face it a rotten haircut lasts a heck of a lot longer than that day and I am willing to pay a bit extra to make sure that doesn't happen. SO TRUE
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 12:00
Wish I could agree about Yvonne at Hairworks. I felt she was ignorant, talked down to me, completely ignored what I asked her to do and just did her own thing. What is it with these stylists - do they think they are right all the time ?? The day I was there their receptionist wasn't coming in until noon. Yvonne answered the telephone about six times while she was blow-drying my hair - don't think you can really blow-dry dry hair !!! I couldn't even be bothered to complain, I was just disgusted with the whole episode. That was my first and only visit to Hairworks. Hate when that happens. the last time i asked the hairdresser to suggest a haircut for me, she snapped at me and went " i dont know , please make up ur mind" i was kinda horrified, what if she chops off all my hairand i end up lookin like a poodle so i just said, cut it short.. so not helpful.
 
 
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