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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 13:52
I don't have kids and don't mind at all when they are around in "adult" areas, its not fair on the parents to be expected to be stuck at home or play areas only because they have children that they "cant" take out with them even if it is at night (I highly doubt those kids are out every single night and missing their bedtimes!) In fact I always find myself smiling and saying its alright to mummies who look worried or start apologizing when their kids start to act out.. its not their fault! I hate this whole kids must be seen but not heard business, even the most disciplined children will act out as do adults! I've seen as many adults making scenes and being loud and disturbing as kids are to be honest.. It's nice that you don't mind 2dogs although before I had children I was much more tolerant to misbehaving brats too. Probably because I didn't have them at home so didn't ever feel like I needed a break from it when I went out. If anything I thought it was funny - along with a smug MY children will never behave like that thought or two. Oh how wrong I was. Perhaps you are right :) hehe lets see I might come back here in a few years with a different view for sure! You never know eh..
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 13:35
I don't have kids and don't mind at all when they are around in "adult" areas, its not fair on the parents to be expected to be stuck at home or play areas only because they have children that they "cant" take out with them even if it is at night (I highly doubt those kids are out every single night and missing their bedtimes!) In fact I always find myself smiling and saying its alright to mummies who look worried or start apologizing when their kids start to act out.. its not their fault! I hate this whole kids must be seen but not heard business, even the most disciplined children will act out as do adults! I've seen as many adults making scenes and being loud and disturbing as kids are to be honest..
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 13:24
When I was looking at registries a year and a half ago they were doing it in Bloomingdale's only I think.. as far as I know I think maybe Jashanmal's does one too now- in the end we just went with gift vouchers from malls as the option for those who wanted though as was less hassle! HTH
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 09:50
My male dog is neutered and to be honest I have the same problem, so not sure how much that would help... He will leave all the trees and the grassy pit and just pee against the garden chairs and our clothes line and the table and the pots and everything that you would not want him to pee against!!! Obviously when we are there we tell him to stop but they have a dog door so he goes out whenever he wants and well, needless to say we always find nice surprises hehe :( If you find a solution please share...
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 09:33
For super quick you will need: 1. Bananas 2. Butter 3. Cinnamon 4. Vanilla ice cream Slice bananas (2 or 3 depending on how much you'd like to eat) and fry with butter, add some cinnamon and keep mixing till it becomes soft. Serve with ice cream on top and you can sprinkle some nuts on top if you'd like! Super quick and very yummy and hot and cold mix is lovely! Goodluck :) x
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 10:13
I'm off tomorrow for the 6pm show and will report back if no one responds to this thread! I went to the show they had here a few years ago and it was very well organized and no issues whatsoever getting seats etc.. I am curious if they will be serving alcohol in the event :D hehe
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 17:27
there was an article about in in 7 days and rent is going up in areas like JLT, The Marina, Downtown. Yeah also the springs, JVT, Mirdiff and barsha... Ill go look up that article, might shed some light
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 17:23
That's what I am also wondering, I really do not know why rent is going up so much and at such a fast pace too! Logically it doesn't make sense but there you go... obviously the 50% applies to some areas and not others but generally speaking though.. rent is soaring on a weekly basis now!
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 23:24
Hi! I have 2 medium sized doggies (male and female), we live in Springs and looking for house sitters/dog exchange for 3 weeks around xmas/ny period as we are away then? More than happy to return the favour any other time of the year while we are here.. pls let me know if there are any takers please? They are super laid back doggies that love to just laze around and watch TV :) xx
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 16:47
Do you mind sharing how much you were quoted in total? I have 2 medium sized dogs and am very keen to just put the money aside and not have to think about it? Also looking at shipping to UK x
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 12:30
Hi 2dgos, as a backup; just in case honeylover is not able to go or pick up the tickets, I would love them. Also, if there is anybody else on the forum who has unwanted tickets, please let me know. Thanks! edited by sleeptalker on 01/11/2012 Absolutely, pls drop me a line on jihanebayt at gmail x
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 09:26
Im in the media city area today till 6 or 7pm and then will be at Springs tonight and tomorrow during the day.. let me know if you're interested and Ill drop my e mail ID :)
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 01:21
they are for free, as I got them for free! :)
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 00:05
Hi Fairy, I agree with Verdeque, please please get in touch with Verity the dog whisperer of Dubai. She is amazing and I know for a fact she takes on cases of difficult dogs (she has been bit once or twice by an aggressive dog herself)! She will work miracles on your doggie. Although we don't have kids and our dogs never bit us, one of them used to be aggressive and would sometimes show us teeth and almost bit our gardener once! Needless to say all those problems are of the past now. She has extensive knowledge with dogs and is honestly a miracle worker. I can post her details on here tomorrow if you would like to give it a go? Try her for one hour or so and see how it goes before you decide to put down your dog... Hope this helps.. x
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 20:53
He is in my prayers, I am very sorry you and your family has to go through this.. xxxx
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 18:23
I have 2 guide books and some maps if you would like to buy them off me. Brand new, never been used. My job there fell through so I have them all sitting here. The books are lonely planet and AA. Thank you so much for your offer, I already have LP books that we have used to research the trip, was more interested in Moose's personal notes on her trip there and the do's and dont's. Thanks a lot though!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 13:20
gentle bump for moose! :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:22
I do still have the traveller's tips! Reply with your email and I'll pass it on sometime today!! Hi! I just saw this.. its xxxxxxx Thank you so much! :) <em>edited by 2dogs on 08/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 12:34
Hiya, you have mail :) Got it! Thank you :)
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 12:28
People won't openly name them on the forum because the powers that be can then block them. If you pop up your email, I'll be happy to send you some options. A VPN will work with any service provider. Hi Chocs01, can I pls have some info too? .. cheers! <em>edited by 2dogs on 05/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 11:52
Hi! My MIL and FIL both came from the UK and used hospitals here but they had private international insurance so they just went to any hospital and claimed it when they went back home. Sorry cant help with the gov hospitals part, hope someone else can help? x
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 11:14
Thank you for your replies ladies, I think we will give it a chance :) welcome to the neighbourhood :)
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 16:29
Hello ladies, we are thinking about moving to Springs 1, very close to the mosque. Can any of you please tell me how loud it really is in the mornings and during the day? I really don't mean to offend anyone but I have a small child so I'm a bit concerned. How long does the call to prayer last? Does it wake you up in the morning? Can you really get used to it and just ignore it after a while? Any comments are much appreciated. Thanks a lot. Hi MAK, I live in springs 1 and we are super close to the mosque.. you are more than welcome to come and have a listen if you want. It honestly depends on the time, sometimes it is very loud, sometimes it isn't! In Ramadan it was exceptionally high at all timings but now seems it has been lowered a bit, DH usually sleeps with ear plugs just in case it is loud in the morning (4 or 5). I never wake up to it as I am a heavy sleeper but in Ramadan it has woken me up before.. how long depends on the day (Friday's are longer), anything between 3 minutes to 10 minutes to half an hour for Friday prayers. On the other hand, Springs 1 is lovely to live in with 2 community pool areas and the super market right behind us that it more than makes up for the loud call to prayer that only happens 5 times a day anyway ;-) HTH Oh and you do get used to it for sure! edited by 2dogs on 03/10/2012 <em>edited by 2dogs on 03/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 11:06
oh dear.. there's more.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmBTXOrJTUw&feature=autoplay&list=PLLJQHjmJHb1q7n1G1QxNFmK7iJDsBPdam&playnext=10 LOL
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 22:13
Isn't the OP the same person who posted the dowry/mehr article? Yup, I really think she is trying to wind us up.. so now you dog is scared of a cat and wants to be let in? So the problem is with one cat it seems not ALL the animals your neighbour seems to have.. I am sorry I have adopted 2 dogs and would be more than happy to adopt more if I had more space, it is cruel to say there should be a limit to households on how many animals they can have, we are lucky to find homes for these animals not limit people!
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 16:46
Or let them out to play at 6am on a Friday morning! :S
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 16:39
We could say the same thing about children - why are they not limited as they can spoil a neighbourhood as well :D Lol AND they throw things into your garden! Once I had a child throw a huge log into our backgarden whenever she heard my dogs hanging out there- just for fun I guess! :\:
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 16:33
Thank you TimTam, will keep that in mind- we did read that somewhere as well! :) We already got our visa from the embassy in Abu Dhabi, took a total of 15 minutes wait to get the visa stamped on our passports.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 16:31
I think she is just trying to wind us up! How are these animals jumping into your garden when you also have a dog that is apparently sitting in the garden outside with his/her water.. dogs don't usually allow any animal into their space, specially cats or other dogs for that matter! And how low is this wall anyway...Come on!
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 11:00
Thanks! We were for some reason told to stay away from the train, Im not big on flying so would rather take the train any day than fly :) Having a look at the website now, any other tips you can share on your experience there, anywhere to avoid particularly?
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 10:32
Can't help you with where to buy a book, we had bought ours at borders, Lonely Planet guide. But if you want to post your email address I wrote up some tips from our trip and kept it saved because friends have wanted to travel there. It's just a little write up on where we stayed, how we got around, etc. might help :) Hi Ladies, I am off to Vietnam with hubby next week and we are still finding it difficult to plan our itinerary- eek! Moose- any chance you still have that write up of tips that you can share? or anyone else has been and has something similar to share please? I think our main issue is we would like to do the north (halong bay) and the south (ho chi minh) and transport seems to be a nightmare, would it be best to get the help of a travel guide although hubby is not huge on that idea.. TIA for any tips or recommendations x
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 23:42
P.S I dont work for them or anything but I was also looking for one as have loads of home videos I'd like to convert ;-)
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 23:41
I dont remember who was asking for this earlier, but remember seeing a post about someone looking for a VHS to DVD converter. There is a special offer on Cobone for 34$, not sure if they still have a Dubai offer but I suppose if you have a shop n ship account then should be okay? Just thought to post in case someone else interested :) http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-ca-honestech-vhs-to-dvd-deluxe-4-0?utm_medium=email&utm_source=channel_goods-deals&sid=11254775&user=095a88ef3b36074398994850d8190083fab88f57cf3e62ae6579c1e44f3fe32e&utm_campaign=11254775&s=body&d=gg-ca-honestech-vhs-to-dvd-deluxe-4-0&p=1&c=deal_product-name
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 22:55
Hi Ladies, Quick question about freelance permits in DMC and DSC - I have tried to look into the process on the media city website which doesnt seem to provide info on the details and process of doing this so firstly, does anyone have any info on the process or a link to info on that? Second and more importantly, is it possible to get a freelance permit and operate as one while employed by a company in DMC - Obviously, provided the go ahead of your employer is there...can you work and operate as a freelancer at the same time? thanks in advance for any help! :) xx
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 17:01
I know you're asking about restaurants, but just to let you know for take-out NKD Pizza now do a GF option They do and its yum!! :D that's good to hear, I meant to have said on my post that I'd not tried it - although I might give it a go though am not gluten intolerant! And what great service at Meydan! You don't get service like that in my house: My sister eats a gluten free diet, and when we were in the UK recently I made Sunday lunch, and put Paxo stuffing mix on her salmon (it was a serving suggestion on the back of the packet and I was doing chicken for everyone else). Needless to say it didn't go down very well - I completely forgot Paxo was basically bread! :\: LOL the number of times we had to cook pasta all over again as ended using the same fork to try both pots of pasta! Oops
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 17:00
I know you're asking about restaurants, but just to let you know for take-out NKD Pizza now do a GF option They do and its yum!! :D that's good to hear, I meant to have said on my post that I'd not tried it - although I might give it a go though am not gluten intolerant! And what great service at Meydan! You don't get service like that in my house: My sister eats a gluten free diet, and when we were in the UK recently I made Sunday lunch, and put Paxo stuffing mix on her salmon (it was a serving suggestion on the back of the packet and I was doing chicken for everyone else). Needless to say it didn't go down very well - I completely forgot Paxo was basically bread! :\: hahah Im not as well but my MIA is so when she is here visiting, our household also turns to a GF house, much easier than trying to cook everything separately as we are never ever successful 100% and eating out is just a nightmare so we do cherish any place that shows some knowledge of GF diets, as most places I found have no idea what GF is! Also the Organic Food Place has fresh bread on Tuesdays :D
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 16:37
I don't know of any good restaurants that cater for coeliacs but most have options if you call ahead and let them know and sometimes you can ask to speak to the chef and they can tell you what are the coeliac friendly meals. I would personally recommend the Meydan as when they knew my MIL was coeliac intolerant they prepared a 5 course meal for her separately (it was a buffet when we went there) and even prepared fresh gluten free bread for her! Also the boardwalk by the creek are quite good as they bring the chef out to speak with too! HTH
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Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 16:37
I know you're asking about restaurants, but just to let you know for take-out NKD Pizza now do a GF option They do and its yum!! :D
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 16:53
Seriously this is very scary, this is me being paranoid perhaps but this could start a black market sale for all these guns to non locals! :( Oh please, do you think that these are not readily available for those who want them. Yes I suppose you are right but this might make it even more readily available...
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 16:50
hmm yes it is!
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 16:45
Seriously this is very scary, this is me being paranoid perhaps but this could start a black market sale for all these guns to non locals! :(
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 16:01
How about those colour shampoos that wash out in 2-3 weeks or something? Something none permanent and wont damage your hair long term- I think they dont have amonia in them! Good luck xx
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 15:59
Also municipality has lots of rescue dogs that you can go have a look at! GL
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 14:38
I've kept my own name after getting married and in fact have also had a similar chat with DH about taking my name as his is a double hyphenated name and he prefers mine anyway! His only issue would be his family and how they would take it.. either way our kids will have a hyphenated last name combining mine and his! I think in this day and age, its what suits the family more:)
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 11:31
Hi, Try http://www.prototype.ae/, they do work for Microsoft and Timeout Dubai Goodluck! x
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 20:58
You've got mail :)
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 18:55
Hi! I have 2 mix breed medium sized dogs (girl and boy) and live in Springs 1, very interested please! have only used kennels once and was a horrific experience so now always try to get friends/family to stay at our house while we are away so would be great to know if we have other options? Oh and no kids but they are children friendly with all our friends' kids.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 12:04
I have a small dyson hand held "animal" vacuum - gets rid of cat's hair from the sofa / cushions Second this. I have the large dyson Animal and it does a great job with my cats' hair, can't imagine living without it now! Thank you so much! I will give it a go as hubby is now starting to have "allergies" more often than not and would like to curb this asap! I mean it hasn't helped that dogs have been molting a lot as well.. although it has stopped there is still a lot of hair left on our couch covers etc. Thanks a lot ladies! @hilsbils I can confirm that I am now having my coffee :D
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 11:59
hahahah oh dear! Still have not had my coffee! I meant dogs.. :D whew.... I was starting to worry about my doors hehe :D
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 11:35
hahahah oh dear! Still have not had my coffee! I meant dogs.. :D
 
 
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