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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 16:25
I have heard some people bought theirs at Dragonmart. Theres plenty of people who use hidden cameras. Who are we to judge? Your an adult and you make your own choices in life.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 20:22
It was always going to be Sunday - either Saturday & Sunday or Sunday & Monday Asti - I would change your appointment, unless your Salon will be open on that anyway! I just called the salon and they assured me they are open regardless of Eid and will be closed Monday and Tuesday instead. Strange. You would think they would want a longer weekend.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 12:35
Also if your willing to drive out you can get it at Dragonmart too (the picnic table).
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 12:26
ACE hardware would have both plus bubblewrapping for the delicate items.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 12:18
I have a salon appointment on Sunday. Hope the salon isnt closed!
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 12:17
How long did they say you have to wait? I think it also depends on your husbands nationality how long the visa will take to process.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 11:52
You would have to call hospitals in advance and ask if they have it in stock. They sometimes dont have stock so that might limit your choice in hospitals.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 11:43
On a previous thread posters were saying they were getting monday and tuesday off.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 10:32
Thanks! :) Will try it later. First have to get some motivational music! Lol!
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 09:51
Sounds painful..... Heard they really burn calories. How many should an unfit person attempt?
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 18:24
Arghhh, BM, that happens to me all the time! Ask for a shoe size 41 (I have big feet :( ) and then they will ALWAYS bring a size 40! Once they even gave me a 39 to try on... Go to a restaurant and order starters and mains and ask for starters to arrive AFTER the mains, and guess what, everything arrives at the same time (one specific restaurant comes to mind)! I know this is not exactly a train smash and the world has bigger problems but when I pay for something with my hard earned cash I expect to get the service I deserve. I am also busy buying a car. What a challenge! Anyway, rant over, feels better :D Haha! Im also a size 41 shoe size and they always bring me a variety of sizes thinking I can just suddenly change the size of my feet! Or they will bring me a totally different shoe in my size!
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 15:32
Lets just hope its the 17th as expected. Stopped reading GN so didnt see the article. Theres always fireworks during eid at Dubai creek,so will know for sure then.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 15:30
The Party Shop in Garhoud has a section for adult birthday party supplies too. You will be able to get everything there.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 15:28
I completely understand the issues here, being in a Muslim country with all that entails but I did smile as I remembered my most recent spa experience here at home. My sister and I took our mum to a local Hydro hotel for the weekend to celebrate her 80th birthday, which included the use of the inhouse Victorian spa. Men and women used the pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms together without blinking. Of course, people were in swim wear and there was a sign on the door saying that as the facilities were mixed, nudity was not allowed! Different worlds LOL! Haha! Reminds me when I went to a sauna in a hotel in Munich and a nude man walked in followed by a nude lady. They looked at me as if Im a prude for wrapping myself in a towel. I didnt know that in Germany its normal to be nude in the sauna. I made a quick escape as I felt too uncomfortable but it still makes me laugh to this day.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 14:24
Maybe he doesnt even know what RERA is thats why he isnt responding?
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 14:16
Depends on your nationality. Some people have theirs within 24 hours others take a few weeks or months. <em>edited by Asti on 13/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 14:09
Probably a dirty filter that needs to be serviced or engine that needs maintenance.. Once that is cleared out the cold air will return.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 13:06
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 12:50
No,something is not right. You should of had your refund by now.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 12:18
Mauritius. Phuket. Cyprus. Bali. Sentosa in Singapore.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 12:06
Probably just a regular geltype pen. All other types of pens would bleed on the canvas.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:47
Isnt that provided by the school? Usually you just pack a lunchbox and waterbottle. The rest should be provided by the school.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:46
Le Royal Meridien beach resort and spa usually have affordable day rates but I do think during eid the hotels will put up prices to the max. Otherwise you can spend the day at Wild Wadi. I doubt if they will change prices for eid. Theres lots of umbrellas and sunloungers around the pools and slides.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:37
Theres a livingsocial voucher now for Samsung S3 buy it for dhs2099 instead of dhs2499 and get free delivery. http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/1745-national-uae/deals/429876-save-aed-300-free-delivery
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:33
I know what your talking about and they do not sell it in Dubai. They only have the basic range here. My DH used to buy it for our little ones on his overseas business trips. Its smells fantastic and its so good.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:32
They should at least put up a sign at the reception desk in case they 'forget' again to tell other customers. Perhaps give a suggestion to the supervisor as the front desk staff obviously couldnt care less.
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 22:28
Thanks, but I was talking about Eid and afterwards (thread title) :)
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 22:26
Can they do this with blonde hair? I want to go darker with my hair but dont want all my hair dark and think ombre would be a nice solution for me. Darker on top,light towards the end. Can it be done in one session?
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 22:22
Apparently Skycourts are known for excessive cooling charges (reading from previous threads). There was also a newspaper article about this. http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/residents-protest-at-cooling-charges
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 18:44
JAPS is considered to be a very good british curriculum school. Have never heard any negative feedback about this school.
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 18:40
Which hotels usually have shows on during dinner? I know the outdoors restaurant at Bab Al Shams does this but am looking for an alternative. Any suggestions. Also below dhs350 please. <em>edited by Asti on 12/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 17:15
28 October to 1 November is expected date of Eid al Adha.
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 17:12
The uniform shop staff usually knows what is needed at which grade (if a safa parent doesnt reply).
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 17:08
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 17:08
Which curriculum? Some start earlier,some later....
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 16:06
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 15:57
This is normal unfortunately. I use the hot water tap for warm water (water heater off during summer) and the cold water tap has steaming hot water. Nothing you can do about it unfortunately. You get used to it. Part of living in the desert.
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Latest post on 12 August 2012 - 15:55
Universal studios in Florida is also close to Disneyland. We actually enjoyed Universal studios a lot more than Disneyland to be honest. They are both really huge. The hotels surrounding Disneyland have cartoon themed rooms and beds which kids love.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 11:35
Spinneys or Waitrose.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 11:34
Your dentist can put cream treatment on your teeth that helps diminishes tooth sensitivity. A deep cleaning of the teeth will probably also help get rid of the stains. I wouldnt bleach the teeth after having veneers removed as your enamel is already superthin.Perhaps drink dark liquids with a straw so that they dont stain your teeth. My recommendation is Skyclinic in Burjuman Mall (Dr. Max). Good german dentists with normal prices (dentalspa is overpriced but good too)
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 15:49
Warehouse close to Meridian Village has food and drinks too. Otherwise Yalumba is also a good option. Dont know if Meridien Village itself is open during summer though as its terribly hot. I love going to their BBQ nights in the winter.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 15:47
I work with US curriculum and in grade 2 they learn skip counting, which is counting by 2s,5s etc. Then in the same year they learn multiplication by pictures, and rows/lines, and memorizing the easy tables of 2, 5 and 10. In grade 3 they really start to memorize tables by repetition, repetition, repetition. Is grade 3 equivalent to a Year 4 british place? Yes,thats correct.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 15:11
Sounds delicious all these soup ideas. Why do I alway read food threads when Im on diet?!
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 15:09
You have to book him early (Dr. Jaffer Khan). I just wanted to go for my mole removal and he was booked 2 months ahead full. Maybe now that everyone is away for summer you can get an appointment with him. He is very popular in Dubai as his work is good apparently.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 15:07
Lol! Perhaps Sugarbeach meant 5x7=35?
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 15:03
The apartments in Ghoroob all have big patios/terraces. I think its actually bigger than the apartment itself. Dont know why they designed it like that as a large portion of the year you cant really go outside because of the intense heat. Same with Shorooq.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 14:42
Hydrogen peroxide or Tea tree oil.Dab it directly on the mouth ulcer. You can buy hydrogen peroxide at Carrefour (its nearby the plasters,almond oil etc.).
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 14:36
Good idea. Thanks. :) Cant believe there arent any decent makeup or cosmetology schools in Dubai.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 12:53
I didn’t use an agency for mine, we placed ads on Dubizzle and Expat woman. It wasn’t easy but I knew what I wanted and I didn’t know about using an agency + I wouldn’t have paid for an agency. When placing a Ad I was very clear about what I wanted as in - Must have accommodation, must be prepared to live out, must have transport or be prepared to travel every day I even went as far as to say how old I wanted them to be and what nationality. I asked them to call me between a certain times and had a long phone conversation with them and asked many questions, I had everything written down, if I was happy with them on the phone I arranged one day where I interviewed about 10 ladies, my nanny was the last lady I saw on that day. Talking to them on the phone helped a lot, if they called me at the wrong time I didn’t see them, if they was the wrong nationality, too old, not prepared to live out etc I didn’t see them, if they turned up late to the interview I didn’t see them, sounds harsh yes but if they couldn’t follow a simple advert I didn’t want them working for me. We had all sorts of people turn up on the day, women who couldn’t talk English and had her friend call me, one lady was 57 years old when i wanted between 30-40. I still have the advert I placed and the questions I asked if you would like me to send them over to you to give you an idea of what I put please send me you email address and I will send them over. This setup sounds ideal. DH doesnt want someone living with us either so maybe I can get a live out maid too....
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 12:41
Kenya safari. Only 4 and half hours flight
 
 
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