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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 15:43
Where will I find adverts for Motor City? What are the building names? Hi there, better homes are renting apartaments in motor city in my building, have a look on their web. As fas as opened kitchen is concerned my neighbour didnt like it ethier so she had plaster boards ( or whatever cheap fake walls are made of) put in and it closed up,problem solved.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 15:36
Oh, I forgot there is costume shop in dragon mart maybe they will have something that can suit you. I didnt go inside so I'm not sure if they have tartan skirts. But if evertything fails maybe you could try: t-shirt with Scottish flag,or Scotland printed on it, a Scottish flag on your childs face painted( cheek), etc
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 15:27
There is loads of fabric shops in satwa, have you checked h&m, bhs, m&s,new look for tartan skirts?
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 14:29
yep, I second dragon mart. I swear that place sells absolutley everything one can think of.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 14:25
Timberland are also really comfortable but can be quite expensive, try the Outlet Mall. BTW..... has anyone been to the Outlet Mall on Monday's when they are reputed to have Massive savings?? I think they call it their Market Day I think its called Half price Mondays and it was massive waste of time, as far as I'm concerned. The website gives long list of all the shops that participate in the offer, but in fact only few have 50 % disscount. i was really dissapointed, to be honest.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 13:59
Try Ace. I have seen some bean bags in there.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 14:17
Hi suziegirl, Don't worry you and your kids will be fine. They will make loads of friens at school, as well in your compound or building where you'll be living.I know moving is really stressful, and you are worring about every small detail( at least i was:). Anyway in december loads of people go away for Christmas holiday so it tends to be a bit quiet, but as soon as school resumes everyone is back. My neighbours are a French family with 3 children, I will ask which school they attend to, maybe it the same as yours and if they are here in Dec. Please dont wotty, I reassure you everything will work out ok. Good luck
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 19:08
We had a maid from howdra for the last year and a bit, she was really sweet and we both trusted her (which i think is a good thing out here). My only concern was that she used to tell me awful things about the accommodation that Howdra had them in, no running water etc... so she was pleased when her contract ended last month and wasnt renued. I'll look up explore not heard of this company, has anyone got contacts handy ?? Hi they are based on SZR al Moosa tower 2 tel: 04 3587622
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 19:06
Hi there is a lady on here lokking for a maid. It could work out great for you two. Here is a link to her thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=190212
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 17:30
From personal experience I would go for Explorer. I was with them for over 2 years. All girls get paid Dhs 1000( i paid my maid extra dhs every Thu before day off). You just need to chose right person for you,tell them the criteria: age, experience, if she has experience with children, likes pets, knows how to cook, clean,etc. And even if it doesnt work out, you Explorer will change a maid for you. When it comes to Howadra, when I was enquiring I was met with rude attitude from the owner,so i decided to go against them. Good luck
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 12:20
Explorer provide live in maids on their sponsorship. They are located on SZR al moosa tower 1
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 08:27
Sourskittleashnut, if i order from cherry culture, will they deliver to dubai po box or do i need shop and ship account? cheers
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:53
I would actually give the friend a ring now and tell her what has happened, the money has gone missing from your purse in her house. Weather it was the kids or the maid that took it, this is a theft! Oh apr04, what are you saying then its one of her children?? It is a posibility, yes! We cannot assume its always maids, kid are up to mischief as well, you know!! I have been tolen from by, my best friends daughter who was 7 years old. First she stole my gold naklace, then she tried stealing my mobile phone ( it was an old mobile) but I caught her red handed!!
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:36
I read a recent thread about a tailoring service in Motorcity but can't find the thread now. Can anyone help? If you need location,I remember it was said that its in a building where Chi Nail Spa, Ted Morgan and Blue Mart is. with contact detailes I cant help Im afraid
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:34
What is the point of 'setting a trap', playing game etc??? and why are you,kimball 65, so sure it was SHE-the maid???
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:32
I would actually give the friend a ring now and tell her what has happened, the money has gone missing from your purse in her house. Weather it was the kids or the maid that took it, this is a theft!
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:29
I think its Royal Kebab.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 08:30
I lived in M.City for few months now, and like it a lot. No noise from the racing track at all. We rented our apartament in one of the new buildings opened recently. Can't complaint about maintenence at all, always here very prompt, stuff gets fixed quickly, and polite service.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 08:25
Morning ladies, I've been waiting for ages for my ad in classifieds to go live and I'm a bit impatient. So I thought I will try on here. I'm selling cot with matress and mamas&papas rocking chair, perfect condition. If anyone needs one or knows someone who's looking for baby furniture please let me know. Thank you so so much.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 19:34
I'd say best place to sell your stuff is dubbizle. Or you could try Classifieds on Ew.Good luck
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 19:30
Hi, you can take cupboards out,no problem. But when you move out you have to put it back in to original layout.Many of my neighours have done so, they have dishwashers in the kitchen. I have mine installed in the laundry room( instead of the tumble dryer). I know loads of poeple in our building( in Motor City) that have had their rented apartaments painted, fake walls put in, etc. As long as you vacate the place it looks as when you moved in, there should be no problem. HTH
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 11:24
Good idea Dangerous Blonde with air miles. Although DH planned to buy projector with the miles, might change his mind though :)
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 11:11
thank you Skoki for your response. means I will have to save up loads of dirhams and buy one from here then...
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 11:07
Great place to buy plants ( indoor and outdooe ones) is Plant Souk, past Dragon Mart. There are loads of beautiful plants to choose from and they sell pots too. Make sure to haggle
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 11:03
P.S I just had a look on English ebay and there are loads of kitchenaids from USA so if they are selling them on english ebay they must work then in UK? Oh, gosh i think I confused even myself...
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 21:40
Try Ace, Dragon Mart has a massive choice too
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 21:38
Seen some in Dragon Mart.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 08:27
Hi Newmamai, I have no advise on where to get a job but I just wanted to say that I have few irish friends here, I believe there is Irish society here as well, plus Irish Village :) Good luck with getting job, there are some really fantastic ladies on here who def will help you and guide the right way.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 08:22
Hi Tweet, in my building theres few of 3 bed facing gardens still avliable ( eg. no one moved in yet). I myself have a 'road view', no noise that annoys us, windows are pretty good-block any noise, only once heard autodrome when they had racing on, didnt bother us at all. Good luck and let me know if you move in.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 08:09
I would suggest going to get a professional help from a good and recommended hair dressers. I wouldnt risk doing it myself i case something goes wrong and your hair can get damaged.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 08:06
How about souffle's? Can make either, savoury or sweet.
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 19:24
Tweet, to be honest, apartaments are going quick( they just started letting out apartaments in building next to ours and people are moving in fast, as well as these bulding are new so people prefer brand new apartament) I do not drive, but dont feel isoleted at all ( as opposed to living in the ranches before), taxi trip to mall of emirates is only 15 min and Mirdif cc just 20 min,beach 20 min, besides plenty of cafes and shops,a walk away. You can keep in touch with your old friends and always make new:) Good luck in making decision.
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Latest post on 27 June 2012 - 08:16
Hi Tweet we moved to Motor City from the Ranches 4 months ago and loving it. We have got 3 bed plus maids in new building recently opened, no major issues so far ( if any, maintenance is ready on hand and respond very quickly). As for ac, its provided by emicool,now its hot and we use it more( im at home with 2 kids so its on constantly) bills are about 800-1000dhs a month with chilled water charges included. The company providing care of the area changed to Serve U, there is more security men about, garedns are kept realy nice, its clean. basically we like living here, walking distance from shops( spinnys, cafes, restaurant, medical clinic,etc) easy acces to all major roads. if you have any more questions, shoot. HTH
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:57
Have you tried Tavola? I buy there cake pop sticks so perhaps they stock ice lolly ones?
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 10:08
I recently bought some from Spinnys. They have two types: already baked ones by the bread section or the frozen ones. HTH
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 11:57
Lovely :) Thanks for advice!
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 10:07
You can find loads of tissue box covers in Drangon Mart. They have great choice and very good price too.
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 15:30
Hello ladies sorry I didn't came back ealier but we are moving houses so it's nightmare at the mo. Unfortunately cot is gone. I sold it to a lovely couple who are expecting their first baby. Cheers for your replies.
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 10:53
Hi ladies , I already posted in classfieds section, but it seems to take forever to go live. We are moving out so I'm in a hurry. If you or anyone you know is in need of travel cot, I'm selling one, its Graco in v.good condition, with lots of features. cheers
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 12:09
Hi ladies, I'm advertising already on dubbizle but thought I might try here as well. I have got pink Bumbo seat with tray (very good condition) for sale and blue Maclaren car seat( from birth)-v.good condition and accident free! If anyone interested please let me know. Cheers
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 16:24
Cheers brijoux, will give them a ring.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 22:43
To find old posts and/or information you're after just use 'search' option.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 13:09
Would any of you let your teenage daughter 13 years old go in a taxi by her self? No, I wouldn't. Never in a million years. I have had so many scary experiances with taxi drivers, weather I was traveling alone, with my children or visitors. Now, I have a very good ,safe driver, when ever I need to go some where I just call him.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 13:03
No problems here, I'm with Du as well.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 13:02
Yep, Mount Everest of ironing to do, so my idea of relaxing Friday afternoon has gone down the drain.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 13:00
why not booking a pink taxi with female driver? just ask when you call RTA and remind it might take time to find one available as most are at the airport, but if you plan 30min to 1h ahead its doable. Personally i feel safer with women and they are more talkative :o) I decided to take a pink taxi after a night flight and no sleep (thanks to the drunken lady behind me): bad idea. [b'>Not only did I have to help with the luggage[/b'> but give directions too and ask her to drive faster... What did you expect? Body builder female driver to carry your heavy bags?
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 19:36
Welcome to the Ranches Betty. I live in Al Reem 1 and our bin colletion is on Sat Mon and Wed. Every bin sould have a bin liner, it is more hygenic and easier to the men to empty it. Next time when you see a blue rubbish truck, just nip outide and ask a collection bloke to empty your bin and put a new liner.
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 17:26
I've been to Magrudys Jumeirah toady. They are open as usual, although didn't have in stock few items. I went there 3 weeks ago to avoid the rush that is happening at the mo ( was very,very, busy today) and even then they didint have sizes and stuff we were after. They said: madam,too early,clothes are being made,come end of August. So we did, and guess what? no skirts in my dd's size, no PE kit in her size, and no hats. I was able to buy only couple of tops. They are ment to give me a ring as soon as the stuff arrives to the shop. For the same phone call I'm waiting since I went there first time round.
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 09:05
Hi there, we are thinking of moving to Motor City, although have inquiry about the pets. We have a small dog, are dogs permited in apartments??? is it by landlords discretion? thanks
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 22:44
Recently I went to Sephora in Mirdif City Centre, and found service very helpful, got all the stuff that I needed. Sorry,dont know if Sephora ships to Dubai,perhaps email them or give them a ring?
 
 
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