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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 07:37
This company hires and provides part time staff. http://www.facebook.com/SalaamUAE
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:40
How are you all watching Season 2 - I am desperate to watch it We download it from the internet. All the episodes can be seen right after it airs in US but I cant post the websites as they may become blocked.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:23
Maybe I should just try it again. It was at another salon...
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:22
Super busy!
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:20
Any chance of getting Christmas over and done with before we start on Easter, please? :) Hehe! I like to book early and get discount! My christmas is all sorted anyways. :) <em>edited by Asti on 07/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 21:11
Hi. I am moving to Dubai soon. I'm not very fond of paying rent, so am looking at buying a 'second-hand' apartment (rather than a new one). If you have purchased real estate in Dubai, would you mind sharing your experience? I am aware I have to pay a 1-2 % fee to the agent, plus any legal fees. Are there any other costs, including set-up costs, plus ongoing maintenance etc.? Plus, is it advisable to use a lawyer? Much appreciated. Read carefully old threads of buying property in Dubai. Its not like other countries and rules here changes rapidly and its not to the advantage of buyers....A lot of people can afford to buy their own property but do not do so as they know better.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 21:07
I also love everlasting but only for my toes. My hands have soft nails so my everlasting polish peels off within 4 days :(
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 20:58
I like going somewhere 'resort like' as I have kids and a kids club gives me a break. I dont like cold weather. I have been to Thailand so many times they should give me a passport! Lol! Jordan sounds like an interesting idea...Or Istanbul?
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 20:55
Try DuGym then. http://www.dugym.com/locations.htm
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 20:39
Its recession. They cant afford an English Santa so the Filipino Santa will have to do. Lol! ;)
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 20:37
They do gymnastics at My Gym at Umm Suqeim.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 20:34
According to this, the Nail Spa chain does the moulded Bio Sculpture: http://www.thenailspa.com/treatments/perfect_enhancements.aspx but I think their locations are all in New Duba, you could check on their site to see if there's something near you. Thanks! They have a branch in Garhoud where I live but they are so overpriced. Guess I just have to pay up. Hope DH wont be complaining....
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 12:59
Traffic is terrible everywhere on new year and you will take hours to reach your home. Lots of people book into hotels so that they dont have to drive back home for new years.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 12:57
My kids will go through stickers in a matter of minutes. Im always amazed at how other children spend hours playing with the same toys. Mine get bored very easily. A bit like me I suppose. ;)
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 12:55
I have done this with DHL too.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:42
Thanks. Bio sculpture is a mix of gel nails and nailspolish. A bit like a combo of Shellac and Essie but it doesnt make your nails brittle like gel/acrylic nails and is a bit softer and more natural. Will look at their page again. Thanks.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:22
There must be a main water valve that you can turn to switch off all water. Your water pump is clearly broken and now the water is overflowing on a Friday. Try Fixitall. Dont know if they work on Fridays though. http://www.fixitall.ae/ourservices.html
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:14
Most 5 star hotels in Dubai do this. You have to call them and reserve your turkey in advance as each hotel only do a certain amount of turkey take aways. Jumeira beach hotel is very popular and get booked up quite quickly too.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:09
Yes,but I want extension too,so Bio Sculpture Mould not just Overlay. Want nice nails for christmas. :) Can you find out their prices? They dont have much info on their FB page. <em>edited by Asti on 07/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 11:50
This only encourages people not to use public transport and get their own car. More cars on the road,more congestion. Problem=Not solved.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 11:47
Boots pharmacy sells them. Double side tape.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 10:27
Inspire is best. Blossom is a close second. Wish I lived closer to those nurseries....
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 10:25
Austerity Christmas. What a nice term. Havent heard it before. Just received an email from my dad that we should all just buy small items for each other and nothing expensive as we have to remember what Christmas is really about. Hehe! I like this new trend.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 10:22
Start looking for other accommodation. Landlords should fix stuff before tenants move in.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 10:21
http://www.dubaifaqs.com/schools-dubai.php
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 11:23
7:30am-9pm shows on their website. Best call them to confirm for Saturdays. http://www.emiratespost.com/content/english/contact.jsp;jsessionid=3ad2b154eb7147b6bd1a9300ae7a5a1b
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 11:20
Thanks ladies. I would prefer these toys go to disadvantaged children as they are really lovely toys (rainforest jumperoo,tricycle etc.). They gave my children so much joy and I would like that to continue for another child who cant afford it. I will call ELC and try to find out. Also have loads of McQueen backpacks that are brand new and never been used (for some reason family members keep buying it as gifts. Lol!)
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 11:17
Just got off the line with emirates to change bookings and I was told that they are having technical difficulties. System keeps hanging. Maybe try later?
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 10:44
Get someone from the SA Consulate to call them in Pretoria. They can and should help you. They are always hiding in the back offices, so demand to see/speak to them instead of being fobbed off by the (non SA) clerks at the front counters...arrghh.. Hehe! So true. I wonder why they dont employ South Africans to work at the front desk?
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 10:42
Wow,she took your wedding band?! Glad you got it back.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 08:55
At the moment Horizon and Safa are both standard schools and kind of equal but I do feel Horizon is starting to outshine Safa and will continue to do so in the future. Safa is also expanding rapidly and that always bring a decline in standards.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 19:39
That recipe looks delicious! Will go ingredient hunting tommorrow! :)
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:16
The note's battery life is long and needs charging about every 2-3 days. Sometimes only after 4 days. The S3's battery life is very short. I need to charge mine every day. There are however apps you can download to lenghten your battery life. I have dropped my mobile once but nothing happened to it. I do feel though that it might break easily, especially the screen. Oh no,was just about to buy S3 but dont want a phone I have to charge everyday. :(
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:09
Hard Rock at Festival City. Great food,good atmosphere and a live band and affordable I second Boardwalk they are also open for breakfast but I usually go for sundowners as the view is gorgeous. <em>edited by Asti on 03/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:04
Lots of youtube tutorials too if you want to practice at home. It really takes practice to master it and the first time is always a mess. Lol!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 13:41
http://www.feelunique.com/ They do free delivery worldwide. Not the large bottles though They tend to be supplied by salons only and i dont think here will sell them to you Yes,you will only get average size bottles online and in shops. Large bottles are only sold to professional salons. You could try calling Nazih Trading they provide salon equipments and stuff to salons in Dubai. They have a shop in SZR too. http://www.nazih.com/ <em>edited by Asti on 03/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 13:31
http://www.feelunique.com/ They do free delivery worldwide.
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 18:53
http://www.phuket.com/hotel/recommendations-romantic-resorts.htm
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 16:46
If you go through an agency just discuss your needs with them. That you want the same girl everyday. Lots of parents prefer this arrangement and Im sure they can help you with that.
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 16:28
Evelyn7- you seem to recommend/promote Fionna heavily on here and threads about schools... What exactly does she do to help get into the schools here because frankly you can get all the input/advice needed but unless she can put you to the top of these waitlists I'm curious where the 6,000 AED goes and the point of it? Evelyn7 is probably Fiona promoting her own business.
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Latest post on 30 November 2012 - 16:26
I have australian friends who have children in VISS and they are very happy parents. To be honest I have only ever heard great things about VISS. Dont know anyone with children in AIS but I do know its mostly arabic children who go there and they segregate boys and girls. The principal and teachers are mostly aussies.At VISS the children all go to school together regardless of gender and there are a lot more aussie kids. I think both schools have school bus transport available but Im not sure.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 18:35
I would just extract it. A root canal is painful and you dont want to end up with having one because you took the easy (filling) route. I had all 4 of mine removed in one go. No more problems or potential issues. I healed quickly too.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 10:50
Assessments are usually done in batches per week and may last up to two months of assessments. If they havent called you yet it probably means you are in a later batch. They contact closer to the time. Well thats how most assessments in Dubai work. I was literally called two days before the assessment (not at JPS). <em>edited by Asti on 29/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 10:48
Go to internet options and clear your history and cookies. Try again.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 10:35
They deliver direct to UAE. You just have to change the country at the top of the page. http://arabicen.strawberrynet.com/main.aspx
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 16:17
Mozarella. Its at all supermarkets and shops. A lot of people like to mix cheddar and mozarella for pizza toppings. Depends on your personal taste.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 16:15
10 days (that includes weekends). With the US version mine took the same amount of time strangely.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 14:01
I got a kandora for dhs21 at a discount store in Deira close to city centre (Al Kabayal). What shoes do they wear? Is school shoes okay or do I have to get sandals too? <em>edited by Asti on 27/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:59
Just wondering, is that price per month? or how long does 409 or 470 AED membership get you? Per month.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 08:38
They merged with HSBC a few months ago...no Lloyds anymore! :( Argh! No! HSBC is the worst bank ever. Does Lloyds still exist overseas?
 
 
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