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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 07:35
Its all day tomorrow (24th) at the Polo Club - just googled. Says over 100 stalls and ladies polo on too in the afternoon.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 08:09
Lanarkwitch, see post below - we are a couple, no kids, and have done this one before ...
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 06:36
We are doing Frankies, 5 course meal, 490 aed inc drinks, 290 aed food only.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 11:34
Dear RuthM, We are really sorry we didn't have any free appointments to see your dog's hot spot on Saturday, however, I felt it important that I reply to clear up a few misconceptions. Yes, although it is falcon season and we are busy, we do not refuse to treat any animal in an emergency. On Saturday we had several emergencies to deal with including (but not exclusive of) two puppies who had eaten rat poison and were critical, and a cat with a foreign body in its abdomen. We also had a full list of booked (non-falcon) appointments. We have definitely not 'effectively shutdown'. We will never refuse an emergency (in fact we are one of the few vets here in Dubai still offering this service 24/7), but we do sometimes have to prioritise some over others (if the horrible situation arises that there are multiple calls or arrivals). What one person perceives as an emergency may not be as requiring of immediate attention as others; the vets and nurses only two hands ;-). As a general rule of thumb I am sure you would agree we would have to prioritise life threatening situations as a main priority. We are glad your dog managed to see another vet to receive treatment, and hopefully we will be able to assist you with your DPDs :-) in the future. Jane Walker Practice Manager, Nad Al Shiba Vets
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 21:41
Obviously depends what you want - couples only, or a more family feel ... Husband and I on our own this Christmas, and we have booked Frankies for Christmas Day - 490 aed 5 course inc house beverages. We went two years ago and it was a good feel for couples / singles etc. Mulled wine on arrival and pianist and jazz singer belting out the Christmas classics in the bar. I guess the big brunches would be good for families with kids etc.
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 20:42
I have bought pet meds (tablets) in UK from a friendly vet with prescription from my Dubai vet, and brought back in my suitcase (with precription and covering letter from supplying vet attached to them in case) ... Only because not available here ...
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 06:43
You might need them sedated for their shaves, plus dental can be done at same time. Contact Nad Al Shiba vets who can help with both. www.nadvethosp.com
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 06:41
Best vet in Dubai, and closest to DSO, is Nad Al Shiba vets, located in Nad Al Shiba 1. From DSO take Al Ain road heading into Dubai, take turn off for Nad Al Shiba 1/2, and drive over the top of Al Ain Road. Go straight over two roundabouts, and keep going straight for a couple of kms, and you will see a sign directing you left down a road/track. The building is sandy coloured, with a dome on top. They stock Royal Canin.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 13:00
Daffy, do you have any more info about this new vets? What qualifications does their bird specialist have? I have a African Grey and currently go to Nad Al Shiba Vets who are excellent, but they are really busy, so would be good to have a back up.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 18:18
Will post a review when we get back :) we are going with friends who live in Sing, and they heard about this place word of mouth from friends there ... Its easily driveable from Sing so we are having a couple of nights there, then 4 nights at Batu Batu (they also have a facebook page :)).
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 14:31
We are going here in two weeks time :) ... http://www.batubatu.com.my/ New boutique island resort with 20% lower prices than what will be the 'norm' while they are still finishing some of the facilities. Just 20-odd individual beach villas, a restaurant and bar ... Bliss!
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Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 11:24
Saffron at Atlantis are having one ... 415 aed inc alcohol i believe ...
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Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 08:13
We eat quinoa at least once a week on average and find stores supplies very hit and miss. We usually have 'superfood salad', with quinoa, broccoli, pomegranite, feta, mint, parsley, spring onion, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds all chopped in it and forked through with lemon juice / olive oil dressing :)
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 06:08
Thanks mammamia :)
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 08:09
Please be aware that she will need to contact the dozen or so veterinary practices in Dubai with the microchip number and see if the dog is registered at any of them, and get contact details that way ... This worked for me a few months ago with a cat I found ... Its best to email them all.
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 07:27
There is a bin kitty collective adoption day today, with around 40 kits there for adoption. Search 'bin kitty collective' on facebook ... Hopefully if lots get homed today that might make room for this little one with one of the ladies there.
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 10:06
Quick update ... Spoke to owner. 'Batman' has been missing for two years!! And from Discovery Gardens!! So he has managed to survive for two years and cross Emirates Road, to where he was found in Victory Heights. Owner is thrilled he has been found, and is coming to collect him in the next few days ... :)
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 06:17
Just an update for anyone that wants to know - I got a chip match a Al Barsha Vets!! Will be calling the owner today ... Lets hope they are still in the country!
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Latest post on 16 June 2012 - 17:49
Bumping this post up ... He has been to the vets today, and has a microchip - so somebody did own him at some point. Am pinging emails with the number to all the vets to see if there is a match.
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 17:56
I have taken in, via EW poster Alexis, an entire male, black and white long hair cat, that was in distress in Victory Heights. He has obviously been somebody's pet at some point as purrs when his head is rubbed, and currently just loves being curled up in the sink in the bathroom. He has obviously been on the street for a while, but wondered if any VH residents have seen this guy about historically, or whether he is someones missing pet?? I note there is a post from a year and a half ago from kaz1 regarding a long haired black and white cat that the security guards had tied up with a bowl of water, that was never resolved ... Was this him back then? He is still pending a vet trip, which I fear may end in his demise, so clutching at straws that there is a family missing him somewhere ... Obviously will do a chip check / FIV test before unreversible decisions are taken about his future at the vets in the coming days ...
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 19:55
I might be able to help with this on friday ... I have a trap, and live at The Villa. Email me [email protected] .
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 16:26
LDC does it have to be a female?? Email me if you want to discuss further [email protected]
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Latest post on 21 April 2012 - 17:43
We went and stayed at The Asian Jewel in Hikkaduwa run by dale and tanya - fab place!
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Latest post on 21 April 2012 - 15:48
I am sent you a message JS from your Dubizzle add - I can't offer permanent home, but I can foster a few for you ...
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 12:56
I was just about to post that its 200 aed a hack for 90 min (as per their price list), but am keen to join the 'group' - can only do Fri/Sat mornings though or any evening, as I work. Don't mind a gentle trot/canter - did a hack at DR and did wonder if I was on the track at Meydan ... Bit much!!
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 12:56
Hey MrsMopp, There is a Desert Ranch near the 7s Ground at Al Sahra, and a Desert Palm (i have ridden at both). K2's prices are cheaper than both of these other stables, but not sure if its because they are just getting strted.
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 12:20
From Al Khail Road take Meydan Road towards NAS, go straight over two roundabouts, then go right down a road that says 'private access road'. Then take next right at crossroads, and then next right again. There are little red/white signs if you look hard enough! When you see big villa on right, take second gate and drive straight through to next gate, and a chap comes out and opens it. Keep driving straight past the gazelles on right, and there is a little car parking bit marked out.
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 11:06
I have ridden at desert ranch a couple of times ... I haven't ridden at K2 yet, just visited ... What is interesting with K2 is that they have these indoor menages which although no ac, might be more bearable temperature wise than outdoors as the weather heats up. He is having roof fans installed shortly. Location is better too for my riding companions. I am getting together an adult group lesson for 7 on Tuesday night, so will report back after.
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Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 14:06
Had quite a positive visit. They have two menages - one they use as a barn and have a dozen or so riding school horses and ponies in, the other they can do lessons in. Plus outside areas too. Had a nice chat with Alex the French guy who is running it, and have booked in for a lesson next Tuesday :) For info and bookings best to call Joey the 'bookings guy' on 0553877941.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 18:28
Thanks Moustique ...
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 17:32
I am visiting this place tomorrow morning if anyone is interested.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 09:55
Woo hoo - hope it does (although hope it clears after midnight as it says as DH has a flight early hours tmrw)
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 09:40
We just took our visiting family members to our local clinic in Motor City ... They had to pay (about 300 aed or so), but it was worth it for the piece of mind to not get stopped at the airport.
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 09:28
I have been concerned recently by the amount of horses being euthanaised in the horse racing industry, but there is a big difference between the two horses being put down at the Grand National after falls from those giant sized jumps, and the three horses who died as a result of 'catastrophic breakdown' on the flat at Meydan in the Gold Cup. Generally, every time the Grand National is run, due to the size of the field, size of the jumps, there are always a handful of fatalities. This does not excuse it by any means, but there a obvious reasons for the broken legs etc that are sustained, and although they 'try' to make the jumps safer every year, by the nature of hurdles and jump racing, it is going to out more strain on the horse. What concerns me more are the increasing number of flat racing 'catastrophic breakdowns' that are occurring globally, with, it seems, little investigation as to the reasons why. Is it that these horses are being bred with lighter bones to make them that 1000th of a second faster, is it that ground isn't watered sufficiently to ensure that it is faster creating record times, is it overuse of legal drugs such as anti-inflammatories etc pre-race? The point is that no one really knows, and the horse racing industry seem to brush the subject under the carpet. Surely a horse shouldn't snap / shatter bones, purely by the action of galloping in a race - something they would have done thousands of times pre-race in training? I have also been following the changes in Kennel Club breeding rules in the UK following the documentary 'Pedigree Dogs Exposed' 3 years ago (which at the time led the BBC to cease television coverage of Crufts) and it seems breeding for healthy dogs, rather than ones that just meet the KC 'type' is gradually, slowly, happening. I wish there were a documentary team around to do a similar investigation into race horse health versus speed? Could bone density tests be done pre-race? Could ground be scientifically measured and minimum levels put in place for races? Surely with the money in the industry, and the millions that are potentially lost every time a horse dies on the track, these are straightforward measures that could be taken?
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 08:54
Bump up ...
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 08:53
We had this last year with a visiting 2.5 year old niece who came out with chicken pox while she was here. I think the rule is that the last spot should have crusted over, but it might be safe to get a doctors note confirming she is no longer infectious on Wednesday or Thursday to carry with you just in case.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 16:05
We are going to The Embassy nightclub at Grosvenor House ... Meant to be a good one.
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 13:58
If you want to see a photo of these guys, they are on the 'Bin Kitty Collective' facebook page ...
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 08:38
Thanks dxbinthecity ... I have emailed them this morning explaining how my skin is and asking for a breakdown of the exact products that were used. It was the Bodylines spa at The Cove Rotana in RAK, so I can't rock up easily to complain. I have made an appointment with a GP for this afternoon, that specialises in dermatology, so will see how I get on.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 06:32
Yes they are open 11-7 7 days a week. http://www.exoticgrovefurniture.com/Contact.aspx
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 20:16
Try Exotic Grove in Al Qouz at the back of Gold and Diamond Park. Their poly-rattan is half price and their sun loungers are two for 1000aed. We got a 4 piece poly-rattan sofa set with cushions there for about 1500 aed last weekend. They will also deliver :)
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 06:27
Ooooh, I have a new 'find' in this department to share ... Try Chi'Zen at Festival City Marina Promenade ... Near to Jamie's Italian. It is licensed and has a drinks offer on Thursday and Friday nights of 5 drnks for 88 aed (not wine though, only beer, spirits and 5/6 cocktails). Their whole peking duck is 200 aed (you can also purchase a half duck) which they carve at the table, and then when enough is served for pancakes, they ask how you would like the rest cooked (black pepper sauce etc) take duck away and then come back 10/15 mins later with a whole other dish :). We did comment that this would be enough for 3/4, rather than the 2 we ordered it for. They also do dim sum, barbecue chicken steamed buns, and fried duck buns, as well as loads of other yummy options. Their prices were really good too.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 18:38
The rules all changed this Jan and blood work is no longer needed ... Check out the defra website :)
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 10:56
Bump to the top :)
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 17:00
I am in the same boat, and have spoken to vet about it. He said there isn't a max age, just based on fitness of dog. However, having lost our slightly younger dog very suddenly and unexpectedly recently, I've come to the conclusion that I suspect he will pass away before that point, and if he hasn't cross that bridge when we come to it.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 21:17
It is a south american grain that is extremely high in protein. Cook like rice. Google quinoa superfood salad for excellent recipe to put with grilled meat or fish :)
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Latest post on 13 January 2012 - 13:11
Bump for these girls ... Still need a home :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 21:12
Hi clare1976 ... Email me and we can chat ... They are too young to be spayed yet. Still desperate for homes :) missuswalker @ yahoo dot co dot uk. :))
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 10:37
I took these two girls (and their brother) on in early December, on the understanding that they all had permanent homes to go to, if I socialised them for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, all the homes fell through, and although I was successful homing the boy kitten to a lovely family, these two girls have not found that special place yet. These are not Feline Friends kittens, and are available for free adoption. They are approximately 12 weeks old, and desperately need a good home (together or separately), as I currently can't spend much time with them and they are shut away separately from the rest of the household. https://picasaweb.google.com/102536995893635721507/KittensNeedingHomes?authuser=0&feat=directlink If you are interested email me at missuswalker at yahoo dot co dot uk .... I am located at 'The Villa' on Emirates Road.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 10:33
The door seal seems to no longer be working properly on my 2 year old fridge ... Anyone know where/how to get this fixed?
 
 
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