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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 12:56
Do you have LO and taking them mid term break? If not ,either 1st or last week is your best bet as UK and here are on holidays so is really expensive. I have booked months ago at Zell am See in Austria but doubt if you will get anything now for mid Feb. <em>edited by basil on 18/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 09:49
Irish village has a Christmas market
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 20:44
Sounds great just what my DS needs age 16. Looks more like a boy thing ,great, but then girls do love just walking around the malls. Are you giving the voucher away, if so I will have it for DS.
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 20:41
Waitrose Dubai Mall
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 08:01
Fabulous!! Went last Friday,of course with my 2 for 1 voucher,and must say on my top 5 brunches list. Atmosphere was lovely with tango dancers and South American music, very Jumeirah as they always have music. Food not lots but VERY good. You order tapas and mains of the menu so it is hot and cooked to your preference. The seafood has taste not like some Brunches. When you arrive have your welcome drink outside to enjoy the weather and view of Beach Rd. Obviously not as busy or noisy as other places due to the price , but definitely one to go to for something special. Enjoy! We did so much we are doing it again this Friday while they have the deal from Entertainer
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 09:37
Go to www.joyofbaking.com
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 09:35
If its a weekend break I see that St Regis has a great deal where you go to Brunch ,stay the night then Breakfast included with a late checkout for around 1800 per couple.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 07:54
Mr Minute always cuts keys.They are next to Waitrose downstairs
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 07:42
DH work,which is a high up part of the govt,always put up their new staff at Flora Creek apts. until they find permanent accommodation. The gentleman who owns the chain of Flora Creek lives near me and his garden is like out of House and Garden. The apts are very near the Creek and has lovely views.better for them than just a hotel room,even if its a 6* or 5* hotel. All Flora ..... Hotel apts are part of this chain <em>edited by basil on 28/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 07:40
Groupon has a deal at the Bonnington today for 149 dhs
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 07:39
The shopping centre on Beach Rd next to Mercarto mall. It's upstairs,sorry haven't been there for over a year ,but its very good
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 10:21
Was just quoted 550 dhs.. Think this is too much. Someone must have a small pickup to take!
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 08:14
Iam a size 42 so similar to you. Always try the American brand stores, like Timberland ,North Face etc. Otherwise go on Amazon and get them shipped here.
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 08:11
Well Iam a person who loves size but not so particular about clarity. Want DH to give me for Christmas! Where should I go?
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 19:53
I got pregnant within a month of having a booster shot for Rubella and the Dr highly recommended terminating the pregnancy as risk of things like blindness, deafness are very high and you cannot get tests for these. He was head of London Children's hospital and had seen many sad cases. I had 2 very healthy children already so I took his recommendation . Sad Yes! but in the long term was the best thing to do.
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 11:04
Can't remember the phone number so you have to drive by, but it's the white apt and villas opposite the service station near Aviation centre. There is a huge banner with a phone number on it.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 10:32
More Cafe has a great view of the Dubai skyline if you can get a table outside
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 18:44
We moved from OZ to here in Jan a few years back and DS had to go into grade 8 although he had finished it, so 1 1/12 yrs of same grade. Don't forget school starts back early Jan so they won't have much hols. Why are you not moving over earlier, join your DH now!
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 21:16
Try Bio-oil. Very good
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 21:10
Would be a lot more fun for them if you went somewhere and did group lessons. Too boring for a 3 yr to do private lessons. Get in the car and take them out!
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 21:07
I do drive at the speed limit...120kph and middle of the day but really on Emirates Rd to school is only 5 min maybe 10 if not on the 311 already . There is a problem comming home you go out to 611 and then in via Al Khawaneej so takes 20 min. Still worth it!
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 21:24
DS saw War Horse said fab. Not what he expected all puppets so to speak. People inside the horses. Billy Elliott also great for that age as they will love the children involved.Get seats on upper level for best view. Rock You about music by Queen gets people up and dancing.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:34
Went 2 weeks ago and sat outside. DH found it hot but doesn't complain and I thought it was lovely. The weather is getting cooler by the day so go and enjoy the outdoors and a fab Brunch at Al Muna <em>edited by basil on 21/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:30
Have only been going to this school for ECA for the past month and the facilities are fabulous . It is right on the border of Dubai and Sharjah .takes about 5 min from MCC. The students are very well behaved and would recommend this school to anyone looking for a new school
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 20:19
Yes you must use your HSBC card. These vouchers are issued to customers only as a promo.
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Latest post on 19 October 2012 - 18:20
Go with Aust post. Pay for express courier and you can track online. Much cheaper than a courier company but still is couriered and trackable
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 22:26
OK ..maybe I'm a little bias but you need to live in 4069 postcode! Kenmore,Pullenvale,Brookfield ,Indooroopilly St Lucia, Taringa area. So many private schools and the State schools are the best in the State. Shopping centers galore, trees ,parks ,university and too far from centre of city. Toowong is closer so trains, bike ways but older houses. Professionals live in this area so you can rest assure better neighbours. But then that's my opinion!
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 22:15
was asking, so thanks will look at Carrefour next time I'm there. Which seems to be every other day! ha ha
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 22:10
Hopefully not on the Friday as booked brunch at Shangri- la in Abu Dhabi
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 22:08
A school that is not too far from home? Why spend all that time on the roads when hey could be home. Also their friends are living in the same area. Teachers change so often here that you never can presume they will be of the same quality ou may expect
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:31
You will know for next year! Lol Really there are a lot of great restaurants here in Dubai for Xmas so no biggy.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:28
Meridien Terrace..now that it's cooler outside eating is a go. Cost is around 220 dhs includes all drinks, music,dancing and great buffet. You must book, get a table near the stage. DH and I go regularly. I know it's further away but worth it.
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 15:37
Who really cares if it's an advertisement long as there are great deals! Thanks for sharing as I'm just looking a replacing my carpets
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 12:24
Tiktok , where can we buy these brands and what is the price range?
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 08:00
Bloomingdales have fab ones but wait for sale.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 07:58
Last year some hotels didn't open bookings till November ,while others were already booked out. The Jumeirah hotels are sold out early,so I would call them now to book as they do take early bookings
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 07:55
If price is not an option then look at Tom Ford. For the past few years have used Mac and Bobbi Brown but. Ever completely happy with the colour match. Go to Bloomingdales and get a makeup artist to advise you. The guy there is excellent.
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 15:57
Mirage swimming academy ...google it!
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 15:56
A lovely lady who used to work for Hamiltons is now doing private lessons for ladies. Go to Facebook and search Mirage swimming academy.
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 20:47
Isn't there a website where u ask what to cook with ??? Sorry don't know it but it tells you what to cook when you key in the ingredients. Someone will know!
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 09:16
I purchased this deal yesterday to go for brunch today ,but they have not processed my vouchers. Now it's the weekend no one is in the office. I have never had any problems before with Cobone and now wondering if anyone else has this problem. We have booked for 5 of us ,but cant do much without the vouchers!
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 19:18
There is a group who play on a Thursday at Al Areesch club at Al Badia Festival City on a Thursday about 12.30 It is opposite Universal American School
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 19:14
Depends where u are coming from? Basically turn at Rashidiya metro station, so if coming from the airport turn right then left so you are going next to the meto station. Drive all the way to the end. It now turns into a dirt road but continue as you will see where everyone else has been. The ID place is now on your right you can see it now a no other buildings around drive across the dirt to it. Emirates Rd. is right there. Hopefully this makes sense. Good luck
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 21:45
Toni, from Tony and Guy at Grand Hyatt. He is their top cutter and trained in London. He does cuts for models for fashion shoots and rated one of Tony and Guys best cutters around the World.
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Latest post on 24 August 2012 - 16:22
Do not put moisturizer on your feet . Use something like Flexitol or similar you buy from a pharmacy. Urea is in these products and that is what helps heal the cracks. DH and myself use these all the time as we wear sandals or open shoes hence no socks or stockings. The dry weather here is the major cause.
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 19:27
Really depends on which PP you have. We recently did a cruise where it said visa required but we didn't with our PP So that's why they say get your own now!
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 19:23
Maybe look at Festival City area. If DH works at airport you can't get better. Mirdif for shift worker no good.
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Latest post on 17 August 2012 - 20:11
Both are recommended by physiotherapists ,so whichever you suits your feet go for it
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Latest post on 17 August 2012 - 10:18
I would tell him to grab the offer in OZ and see how he likes it first...cabin crew. EK doesn't employ many guys so chances are low of getting the position. EY employ more men.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 08:41
Thanks RuthM. They have booked an apartment in Whistler in Feb but flights are too hard to get on,as staff so are looking at Europe. We are Aussie so have skied inColorado and Canada but never Europe. Val D'Isere looks to have good reviews from lots of people. Was also looking at Dolomites as have just returned from holiday in Italy and loved it
 
 
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