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Axelle

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Latest post on 29 March 2016 - 18:25
I am so thankful to Expat Woman, based on this thread for instance I am now going to Excellency for physiotherapy for my back, they are amazing! Highly recommend them.
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Latest post on 29 March 2016 - 18:11
I get compounded T3+T4 from the Anti aging compound Pharmacy in Healthcare City
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Latest post on 29 March 2016 - 18:05
wow I am happy to find other people with Hashimoto's in Dubai! OK that sounds a bit weird but good to know I am not alone. Chocobella, I hope you do not mind that I will also send you an email, I would appreciate all the info you have from your journey. I was diagnosed in November 2015, first on levo 25 mg and since February on 2 grains compounded T3 and T4, which made me feel a bit better but my heart rate sometimes goes up and it scares me a bit as I read that could mean overdosing. So I skip some days and do not take the medication. Last week I had a blood test so I am expecting results soon. BTW, I go to Dr Ana Sepiolo, who is a gynaecologist, she diagnosed me with Hashimoto's so I am very grateful that by coincidence she really got my symptons right and started testing in that area. Anyway, just a proposal, maybe we should create a private group on facebook, where we can share tips, where to buy supplements, what brands, medication, food, recipes... just a thought.
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Latest post on 18 November 2015 - 11:54
sounds great! does this also exist downtown/business bay?
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Latest post on 18 November 2015 - 11:50
I am also interested. in Zabeel park, there was 'coyogo" or something like that, but sooooo expensive, 30 AED for a small portion
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Latest post on 06 October 2015 - 12:13
Q to the ones who own the purifyer already, do you switch the air purifyer on the entire day/night? i am wondering if you need to switch it on permanently, we do have an 'auto' button which I have to investigate what it means but I hope it means that it switches itself off automatically once the air in that particular room has been cleaned. (I wish Dubai's next big project is an indoor Forest with real trees, which would copy the European seasons :), i would go there every weekend):)
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Latest post on 01 October 2015 - 16:11
we also recently bought the LG Air Purifier & Humidifier from LG Shop in the Dubai Mall. We have not had to clean it yet but it does not look complicated. We just bought one and we will move from one room to the other as it was expensive. So we do few days living room, then one bedroom, then the other bedroom.
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Latest post on 01 October 2015 - 16:08
many thanks for your suggestions. just saw that Hamilton is for +3 years only so will check out M&S. Other suggestions, please let me know (also private instructors who can come to our place)
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Latest post on 12 September 2015 - 12:42
I liked Pregnancy Bible by Anne Deans.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 08:25
thanks ladies. where can you buy demineralized water in Dubai?
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Latest post on 12 August 2015 - 09:06
i hope someone replies, i am also very interested to know!
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 13:32
Hello Rosie I live in Dubai, and am interested in taking beginners classes in Dubai, do you have any recommendations for Dubai, I am an absolute beginner. many thanks
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Latest post on 01 July 2015 - 11:48
there seems to be mixed messages in the news on Air Quality, yesterday Dubai Eye indeed reported that air quality seems to be worse than Bejing. Now I read this though: http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/environment/uae-air-quality-meets-global-standards-1.1542667 So not sure what is true. However, what I would definitely do if you would move here is buy an air purifier/humidifier for your house/apt. I just bought one from LG because I got worried too after the news on poor air quality outdoors as well as indoors.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 15:19
Yes used their service for babysitting on our child who was sick at that time and could not attend nursery. highly recommend.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 09:08
should we all buy air purifiers for within the house?
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 09:22
I would ask your doctor in France for advise. it is the first time i hear that air is so polluted here, it is obviously healthier living in a country that has more nature. You can buy Air Purifiers for the house, we are also considering buying since you can't open windows for fresh air during the hot months. There are great doctors here in Dubai so do not worry about that, but as countess mentions, do check about insurance. Good luck, this is not an easy decision for you.
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Latest post on 15 June 2015 - 12:45
no idea whether they are expensive, but I recently noticed a shop in the Dubai Mall, called Stitch In Time, i took their contact details so i could recall later. they are in Dubai Mall and Sunset Mall and also in Abu Dhabi.
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Latest post on 10 June 2015 - 09:35
we have only been here 9-10 months only and last month, we had the opportunity to move back to Europe jobwise, but we decided not to. we feel we just arrived and have not had the time to really live it and breathe. Although we are also chocked by the high costs, and our nursery just displayed their new fees for the new year, 20 percent higher! And they operate ramadan on reduced hours, yet we pay for full days, those things irritate me a lot, but what can you do, i read those are apparently common frustrations. Overall, I like the thought of living here couple of years and then move back to Europe, when our child is older.
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Latest post on 10 June 2015 - 09:17
we had our apt painted by Jim Will Fix it, very good job! We bought the paint ourselves though as we wanted better quality paint but that was not a problem.
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 13:11
we use Metropolitan Maids, every week for 3 hours, charge 35 Dhs per hour. we are happy with them, sometimes when you cancel or reschedule you have to triple check because the manager forgot to pass the info to the maid, but other than that, we are very happy.
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Latest post on 08 June 2015 - 16:52
Read tips on this website: http://www.mumofboys.co.uk/flying-with-small-children-part-1-packing-hand-luggage/ http://www.mumofboys.co.uk/flying-with-small-children-part-2-how-to-entertain-them/ http://www.mumofboys.co.uk/flying-with-small-children-part-3-tips-tricks-and-handy-advice/ her blog is great!
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Latest post on 08 June 2015 - 13:59
www.lynda.com for online tutorials on a variety of topics (business, office programs, soft skills, elearning, interior design, and many many more). You can try this out 7 days for free via their website. rouxbe: online cooking school (have not tried myself yet but it is on my wish list when I have more time), I have looked for cooking classes in Dubai, but not for my schedule and also I read some negative comments too. For fitness, i have no idea. If you would like to become make up artist and/or Hair, check http://www.illumin8makeupstudio.com/ they offer professional courses.
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Latest post on 03 June 2015 - 11:51
anyone know where I can buy Oatflour wraps/tortillas (oatmeal)?
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Latest post on 03 June 2015 - 11:48
perhaps Jim Will fix it? not sure about their rate but they do provide this service. We had them fixing our lights, painting our apt, and few other small things, they were good.
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 11:25
hi, I am currently looking into buying an Air Purifier, has anyone experience with the following brands: - Clair http://go-clair.com/collections/air-purifiers - LG Which one would you suggest and why? am looking into maintenance friendly ones. many thanks!
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 11:02
how often would you have your AC cleaned and by which company?
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 10:18
near Baux de Provence: www.benvengudo.com (friends of me stayed there and we visited them there for lunch, lovely!) near Mont Ventoux: http://www.villa-noria.com/ (we stayed here ourselves for 2 nights, really great and the owner is a chef, he makes the best food for a very very reasonable price)
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 09:00
thanks for the suggestions :)!
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 11:28
great suggestion Chezmoi. I would suggest as well to post this question on their facebook page 'Dutch in Dubai'
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 11:07
Jumeirah International Nurseries, they have 3 branches
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 11:04
it is not a spa, we we love Feetlounge Business Bay
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 09:42
See also my post on this: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic234797-spiralizer-to-turn-vegetables-into-noodlesvegetables-forum23.aspx
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 09:38
perhaps Absolute Swimming if they have enough people interested. Send an email to: [email protected] he replies very quickly.
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 11:32
Does anyone know whether you are allowed to transfer your savings from HSBC Premier account to your home country? I have heard that you have to have a minimum amount on the HSBC Premier in order to qualify being HSBC Premier?
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Latest post on 11 May 2015 - 11:30
I have great experience with Your Style beautysalon, Southridge, downtown. I do not know the price by heart though, and I have only done gelish once, so not sure whether they charge for removal, but call them to find out. I was very pleased the gelish was done perfectly and lasted up to 4 weeks!
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 11:46
If your husband works in Business Bay then I would suggest Executive towers too. many families with children, nice outdoorplayground. A friend of me lives there with 2 children and she said, even during the hot months, it is great because many airconditioned areas so no need to drive somewhere. Business bay is close to the lovely downtown area (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall) so during the nice months you could take nice walks.
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 13:23
thanks Sophie27, much appreciated!
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 10:19
Thanks a lot everyone!
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 15:51
no idea. I know a friend who lives in Executive towers and likes it there. There are new apt/loft for sale called 'bay square', have no idea if any good but see their displays next to the road. Location of bay square is more business bay but more downtown, opposite South Ridge.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 15:45
Sophie27, you mention that your insurance covers BHRT, could I ask you which insurance you have? I am searching EW for BHRT and read positive experiences for Eternity Medicine and London clinic. I want to make an appointment but am afraid it will be very costly. In the coming month we can renew our policy/insurance so that is why I am asking.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 15:40
could I ask how which insurance covers BHRT? and does it matter which clinic you go to then?
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 15:31
Marti sorry just one more question. Do you have the spiralizer shown on this website:http://www.inspiralized.com/the-inspiralizer/ ? Or the one on the link in your first reply (brand Gefu)?
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 15:28
thanks! sounds delicious :)
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Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 08:53
Thanks a lot! are you happy with the purchase?
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 16:02
does anyone know where I can buy this in Dubai? I tried ACE but no luck...
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 15:59
I am 5 -11 and bought nice long skinny jeans in several colors at Mango Dubai Mall. Nice dresses in Massimo Dutti (but I usually need XL size there). did you try 7 for all mankind for long jeans? I tried Zara too for jeans but they were too short for me. <em>edited by Axelle on 22/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 20 April 2015 - 15:55
thanks Sey83! I have just sent them an email.
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Latest post on 20 April 2015 - 09:25
thanks Scotsgirl!
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 09:11
Goodmorning everyone ! I know there are previous threads on this but what are your best attempts of getting rid of fruit flies in the house? I searched on youtube and the suggestion to get rid of them is to fill a plastic cup with Apple Cider with a few drops of dish washing liquid soap to catch the existing ones. But how do you avoid from having them at all? Do you keep all your fruit also in the fridge? I only keep vegs in the fridge. Do you keep your bread in the fridge? Do you wash your fruit with something special before putting them in a fruit bowl? I also noticed we have small flies (similar) in our bathroom, not sure why they are there, probably because it is a humid area. I remove trash daily. Thanks for your tips!
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 08:54
Bumping up an old thread; I am interested to know where to buy good sun protection swim clothes for my 20 month old son, including a good head coverage. Does Decathlon sell this?
 
 
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