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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 00:38

Just wanted to say that 2 days after I posted my comment on here about my experience, Cobone has an offer for a Moroccan Bath! I guess my prayers were answered :P The deal is Moroccan bath, Loreal hair treatment and a foot reflexology for 144 dhs :) Pretty good deal me thinks!

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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 12:59

I've had a Moroccan bath at Beauty Spot on Wasl Road. My oh my is it good!! I felt so ashamed of how much dead skin came off but it was great - I was as soft as a baby's bottom :P And yes, there is really no need to wear anything... The therapist doesn't leave anything unscrubbed (except for the face which I requested to leave alone because of how sensitive my face is). You will love it! Let us know how it goes :)

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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 14:40

We just moved into Mirdif yesterday and used Supreme Waypacking International Movers (050 4371123). They were excellent - didn't break a thing and were very pleasant. Highly recommend them. Oh and they were the cheapest from all the quotes we got from recommended moving companies on EW.

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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 14:35

Thanks Sue! I will take him to the vet to get checked out. His vaccinations are due this month anyway so perfect timing!! :) PS: it's a male and a very proud one too! :P

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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 11:51

Bump....

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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 14:21

Okay so King Coil is out and Tempur isn't for everyone... I will go have a look at Tempur this weekend. Any other suggestions? Mattresses here cannot be that bad :(

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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 11:24

I do have thick hair but not very curly and it's shoulder length... I have to go back and wash it off because it needs time for the hair to take in the keratine. You can always opt for the crystal treatment if that bothers you - it's just more expensive... And you'll need to buy special shampoo and conditioner if you want the keratine to last longer.

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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 11:11

Hi Nutty, I just had mine done on Saturday and I'll be going today to have the chemicals washed off. It doesnt change the color of your hair at all. As for getting your hair colored, you need to do that before the Keratine treatment as coloring it after that would remove the effect. I got mine done at Beauty Spot on Wasl Road - they currently have 50% Keratine. They have two types of treatment - one is the normal one (which is what I did) where you have to come back in 2 days to wash it off the hair and the other is called Crystal where it's all done on the same day (so no need to come back). But their offer is on the normal one :)

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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 22:33

I've got the Emirates Islamic Bank credit card... it's been only a month but it seems to be all good so far *touch wood* I left HSBC for EIB because I wasn't getting much out of the airmiles to be honest. SalsB, where did you get those surveys from?

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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 12:51

Do they take care of balding as well?

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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 11:35

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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 11:19

Hi JS. I work in an insurance company. Drop me a line and I'll see what I can do :) Let me know when you've gotten the email address so I can delete it please. <em>edited by amandashaks on 18/04/2011</em>

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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 16:02

I did the IB and although it was hard work, especially with the Diploma, it was a blast. Loved it and I would put my kids through it too :P

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 11:39

Hi everyone! I'm looking into getting a hormone test to check out why I am still getting acne at the age of 23! I am getting really sick of it and spending money on products that do nothing :( I am left with two things to do: 1. Check out my hormones 2. See if I've got a food intolerance Does anyone know where I can get a hormone test? Do I go to GP or Dermatologist or who? Any recommendations would also be great! Thanks!!!

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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 11:12

OH MY GOD! Loved their burgers!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 21:05

Bump!

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 14:27

Thanks everyone for your replies. I've had a look at Cass Business School but the tuition is way out of my budget. Over AED 200k for the program - STEEP! :( Strathclyde seems to be really good as well but I don't meet their entry requirements. I don't have 3 years work experience just yet but it does look excellent otherwise. Hopefully I can land somewhere good but it does seem to be a challenge finding something good here. I just don't understand the difference between an accredited university and one that is not. Heriot-Watt seems to be the best so far for me apart from the accreditation aspect and I don't know if it will affect me in any way...

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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:08

Thanks Advise Seeker. I'll have a look into it. Would anyone happen to know the difference between a university that is accredited and not? Will it put me at a disadvantage in the future?

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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 21:00

Bump!

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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 11:14

Some people don't deserve to have children :(

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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 11:13

Oh wow DubaiStar... I suspected that this happened here but not to this degree... When I spoke to the university, I questioned them about the accreditation and attestation of the masters degree and I was told that they send it to the UAE Embassy in London for attestation. Apparently this is the procedure people who have done degrees outside the UAE follow. I wouldn't know to be honest since I got my degree from here and the university was accredited and my degree attested from here - that's why I wanted to double check with anyone who has been there... Thanks for the heads up though. I'll make sure I triple check everything before giving them a cheque!!

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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 15:23

I know that Beauty Spot in Umm Suqeim allow customers to keep their nail kits there and they also sell you their kits for future use as well.

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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 16:05

Bump...

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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 15:35

scp - why don't you try contacting Cobone?

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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:43

Hi, I am looking for one regular usher ticket. Anyone selling one? contact me on amanda . shaks @ gmail . com

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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:41

Hi, I am looking for one regular usher ticket. Anyone selling one? contact me on amanda . shaks @ gmail . com

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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:41

Hi, I am looking for one regular usher ticket. Anyone selling one? contact me on amanda . shaks @ gmail . com

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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 14:39

Thanks ladies!! Will check all of them out :)

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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 10:50

It's always been my dream to start up my own business!! I'm full of ideas but just don't know where to start! Want to partner up? :P

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Latest post on 11 February 2011 - 23:17

I don't mind going anywhere in Dubai. Healthy as in not fried nonfatty stuff.

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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 11:27

Thanks JJ :)

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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 10:16

Thanks Claire!! Marc Sinclair is only for kids and Chris Whatley is fully booked until the 7th of Feb :o Any other recommendations?

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 17:44

Hey abbyboot! For deals around town, send me your email address ;)

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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 15:57

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