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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 15:15

Did you ever find one?

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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 14:40

Keep those mangoes coming!!

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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 14:37

I am happy that this made it to the papers. My children go to a GEMS school and they said this last year too but never implemented it. This year when I received the email, I was a bit taken aback...

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Latest post on 07 May 2014 - 12:50

You can get mangoes at pretty much any supermarket. The Alphonsos are absolutely delicious. We are fighting over them in my house! I got them at Aswaaq...

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Latest post on 07 May 2014 - 12:46

Mikyajy's is waterproof but it only comes in black. I will look for the Lancôme one first.

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 16:41

i was set to leave in about two months - to move home and be unemployed until something came along. I was so excited and had so much hope. I know it'd be easy to get a job as the market is great there right now. But alas, I got a call yesterday from a company I interviewed with extensively in October 2013. They have re-opened the position and asked if I could meet with them tomorrow. How ironic?! I'm so stuck. They haven't made an offer, but they have discussed the salary and benefits. It's dreamy and the company has a great reputation/would look great on my resume. But at the same time, I am so ready to be home. But home won't provide the type of salary this company will offer. So, fingers crossed here. I don't know which way it'll go. Why don't you go home? The salary might be more here but the cost of living is also so much here...

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 16:17

Sorry Ladies. I omitted one important detail. I need eyeliner with a triangular applicator. I don't know what the correct word for that is but the applicator must not be flimsy. I don't know how to apply it with the flimsy applicator. Am I making sense?

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 15:34

Thanks! There are lots of good suggestions on this thread.

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 13:58

I'm sure there is a Sephora there now. On the ground floor at the C4 end edited by Geordie expat on 06/05/2014 Yes, you are right! Thanks. I will try Makeup Forever then...

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 13:52

I am actually looking for one that I can get at the Mirdif City Center. centerpoint will have loads of drug store makeup... gel liner usually comes in a pot with a brush.. it has a smokey effect rather than a sharp bold effect.. hth I don't have a lot of time so I need to know what I want before entering Centerpoint. I would have no idea how to put on gel liner so I can't buy that.

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 13:34

I am actually looking for one that I can get at the Mirdif City Center.

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 12:46

I love living here and am not interested in going back to my home country. However, what I do miss are the seasons. I really hate the summer heat.

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 12:41

Definitely don't miss the rain one little bit, especially where we live. What I just thought about last night though was the lovely evening times as the sun sets in summer. I really do miss that time of day. It was really nice here yesterday at sunset. I was outside wishing that I didn't have to call the kids in for bath time because it was so nice...

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 12:39

maybelline more like gel liner.. as for high end not so sure :) I don't buy high-end anyway. What is gel liner?

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 12:39

Aqua Eyes by Makeup forever they have an outlet in Dubai Mall I love their makeup Their only branch is in the Dubai Mall?

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 09:52

Pharmacy. Ask for the really good migraine stuff. Can't remember what it's called but comes in a pack of two pills only along with advice not to abuse it :) But you are not supposed to drive on that medication, are you? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 06/05/2014</em>

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 09:27

It is not our place to decide who is advertising... Please read Admin's post in the dentist thread...

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 09:06

I don't think that you need to panic at all. It is horrible, though, that polio is on the rise again and definitely totally unnecessary. The anti-vaccine mothers might want to read this article!

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 08:33

I don't think that there is anything that you can do as long as your son has been vaccinated on schedule. He will have a top up at 5 years. That is the best we can do...

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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 05:57

Well Ruth, your husband should also be thinking about what you want. It's not fair for you to be so unhappy just because he wants to pursue his career. Dubai is not known to be the best place for careers anyway. Can't he have a good career elsewhere? You are just about to have a baby. If you are already so unhappy, you may fall into a depression after the birth. Does your husband know how unhappy you are here?

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 20:53

Is this a dialect of English?

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 18:50

Hi AnonDubai, I used this company to install roll up blinds. Wealth in company. I found them in Dragon Mart, you will find a lot of places there. Could you please give me the number of this company?

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 18:50

Try Jenny at Origins, she makes very good blinds. Ditto

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 18:49

Not going anywhere for a long time to come :) Good. You and I will be here together....

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 13:44

whats the man's sentence? or is he innocent? and where is he? they don't seem to mention him at all Maybe they never found him... Maybe she has no idea who he is...

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:45

Yes, I am talking about the actual method. And were the executions in Sharjah and AD because of adultery?

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:44

What does he care about the age of his customers as long as they are paying? Is he rude to elderly customers too? He should be calling YOU to apologize!

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:42

She will definitely not be stoned. Her sentence is just symbolic...

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:41

I have often wondered about this. Since they are calling you for work purposes, why can't they be given a work phone?

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:35

I have purchased the chocolate flavored ones at the Union Co-Op.

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:34

I would be wary of hiring this maid. Do you look Arab by any chance?

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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 12:33

How unprofessional!

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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 10:04

Thanks for the recommendations, Ladies, but my DH is not a DIY guy and we need someone who will come to the house and do everything for us. My DH will not leave the house to get these so I need one of those companies...

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Latest post on 03 May 2014 - 20:41

Hi Aminah, im having a C section with Dr. Helena too soon... I love her and she's very good. But im also having your same concern about the cutting and the scar. It's my first pregnancy and im terrified from the results of the C section :( Please tell me about your experience. Thanks :) Why do you need a c-section if you don't mind my asking?

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Latest post on 03 May 2014 - 16:58

Hello. I need some indoor roll down shutters installed. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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Latest post on 02 May 2014 - 14:53

Brands For Less has some designer baby clothes.

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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 14:47

Where is the best place to buy them?

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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 11:54

I think it is good advice to avoid wearing any expensive clothing or accessories. It is also a good idea to not carry much cash on you...

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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 20:46

Is more emphasis during inspections put on Arabic studies or is that just a rumor?

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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 19:06

I guess it depends on how well you prepare for inspections... Or rather; how much time and emphasis a school is willing to give to Islamic studies - some schools, no matter high up the academic placement they should be, will not receive an outstanding rating because they are not willing to sacrifice other educational priorities in favour of Islamic studies. But how can that be? I think that I am correct when saying that there are very few Muslim students in the outstanding schools when compared with the non-outstanding schools. Do the schools with very few Muslims have the best Islamic studies? If so, that is too bad...

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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 10:58

I have seen it in most pharmacies.

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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 10:28

I have to say that I have never bothered educating my very young children about germs. I also don't understand why you would consider a comb dirty. If there is any hair in it that would get into your child's mouth, he will most likely pull the hair out of his mouth and make a scowling face and never do it again. I also don't believe that dirt will give you an "ouchie" so I would not teach my children that... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 30/04/2014</em>

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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 09:25

Hi ladies I wanted to say a big thank you for your input and advice, it's been a very trying time. The reality is I have spoken to her and have confirmed that I will not be banning her or reporting her for the illegal work. I only found out about the latter because she ended up doing some work for a friend of a friend and it came to light by chance. Anyway - she did a great job and was a great nanny for the seven months she was with us. I believe she made a mistake and she feels bad about it, but she would still like to go home and see her family bc of the issue with her daughter. I have agreed to let her go, but I have retained her last salary's pay cheque to contribute towards the 5K that remained of the cost of her visa which will help towards the cost of her flight home and the new nanny's visa. I am just disappointed at how it has turned out bc to be honest I don't even have it in my heart to do this, but I've had my arm twisted as we can't really afford to waive the financial implications of her decision completely. Nevertheless, thank you for the input ladies, and I hope next time will be better! The only downside for me is this: I treated her as family, we paid well and we gave extras, plus presents for birthdays, Xmas, Easter, etc. I always let her go home even if there was stuff still to do when I came home from work bc I got that she had already put in a full day's work and had to travel to get home. I feel very naive now but more disappointed than anything bc I want to treat people well but feel v used and that makes me unsure of how to handle the situation next time. Do you recommend a change of approach? I just hope that you are honest if she asks you for references. Your maid could have completed her contract. It was only a few more months...

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Latest post on 28 April 2014 - 17:31

Do you just want one lip plumped?

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 20:40

I'm thinking of you, Ember Elftree.

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 16:44

Just wondered if anyone knew why some villas have lights all over them, possible celebration???? It means that there is a wedding that weekend and the bride specifically lives in the lit up house. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 27/04/2014</em>

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 10:16

My user name on Words with Friends is AnonDubai if anyone wants to play with me...

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 09:36

Daza, if you are reading this, I'm just wondering what kind of car you have if you don't mind my asking. I am wondering what kind of car is good for transporting 4 children all in car seats...

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Latest post on 26 April 2014 - 11:30

Thanks for all your suggestions. Ideally I would like a bathing suit that covers my thighs and also has the tummy control feature. I will try the stores that were suggested in this thread.

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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 11:04

I did go to M&S but did not see what I was looking for. Maybe that's because I went to the one in the Mirdif City Center which is relatively small. Unfortunately, I cannot order from the USA so Lands End is not an option.

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