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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 22:05
Hi Crystals. They have moved about a month ago, I wanted to have my dd birthday party at their place but it wasn't possible anymore. I think they moved April 9th but they didn't mention where to. I do know that they have certain activities at a hotel but nor sure which one (just threw out their folder a few days ago). Not much help, I know...
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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 11:06
Dr. Sima Delghandi at Medwin Centre (jum3). She got her degrees in Germany. She is great!
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 17:15
Received a call from Carrefour Customer Service this morning: Guy; Yes ma'am, I want to ask if you are satisfied with the service you received at Carrefour After Sales Service. Me; No, I am not. I took back a broken laptop last week and yesterday they told me there is nothing wrong with it and there's nothing they can do. Guy; Okay ma'am, thank you *hangs up the phone* ???
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Latest post on 06 May 2011 - 17:07
LOL... Only in Dubai. I feel for you. We are moving also next week and I am dealing with similar things...
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 22:09
Hey JR. I have terrible skin (as you know) and I see Sally (beautician who comes to your house) every 5 to 6 weeks. She uses the Beauty Lab range and I see a big difference. I use the face wash and microdermabration creme daily/weekly and she did a mild chemical peel last week. The pigmentation is almost completely gone and the acne and scars are slowly disappearing. Very happy!
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 15:17
My friend delivered her twin girls naturally at American Hospital two month ago with Dr. Koster from Health Bay Clinic and she was very happy.
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Latest post on 04 May 2011 - 08:39
Being paranoid doesn't mean nobody is following you...
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Latest post on 03 May 2011 - 09:44
Are there any countries that don't make you pay??? Yes there are UK Spain France Cyrpus Greece and al european countries In fact many many people go to uk just to get chemo or radiotherapy ! Interesting - as a tax payer in any of those countries I would not be happy to foot the bill for someone who has done nothing to contribute to the social insurance of the country he or she is receiving expensive medical treatment from Interesting - well obviously you are not as you live in a "tax free" country Interesting - lets hope should you or one of your family be diagnosed and need life saving chemo your health care compnay deems to pay it for the duration of the treatment If I was still a tax payer in my home country I would not have a problem with saving lives ....................... Well said!!!
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 16:15
Can anyone give me some advice on this one; We bought a Samsung laptop at Carrefour on April 19th, it broke down on April 21st (shutting off completely 3 times in 24 hours and making a weird rattling noise). Took it back on the 22nd and they told me they were going to send it to the service center to see what was wrong. I told them that I wanted a refund or a replacement as supposed to a repair (it says at the back of the receipt that if it breaks down within 7 days, you will receive refund or replacement) but they said they first needed proof that it was indeed broken. They also told me it would be back within 5 working days (we are moving shortly and don't have much time left). So today, after 10 days, I call them to ask where my laptop is and they say 'still at service center'. I told them I needed it back before Wednesday and 2 hours later they called me to say that they found the cause and that they will fix it within 48 hours. So I told them 'NO I want a refund or replacement and not a repair'. Then, an hour later, Carrefour calls me again to say that nothing is wrong with the laptop and it is ready for pick up... ?????????????? So, my questions are; What are my rights? What do I do when they refuse giving me a refund? Were can I go and who can I talk to after all this? TIA
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 07:13
There is this new place on Wasl Rd in Jum 1. Don't know the name and they don't have website but they do exactly what you describe. We experienced the opposite; wanted a nice relaxing oil massage, went there without knowing what a Thai massage was... Dh and I talked about it for days (and not in a good way... LOL). If you drive towards Iranian Hospital coming from Emirates bank, it's on the second service rd.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 16:04
Early mornings are nothing short of a nightmare! (Rumour, KG1/FS1 is 3-4 years old. Schools typically start around 7:30-7:45 am) Things that help in our house - all lunches made the night before and packed in fridge - uniforms all laid out - breakfast things all laid out even teabags in cups waiting for water to be poured :D - school bags all packed the night before with that day's activity i.e. library book etc. stressssssss! Imagine that times 4!!! MB is right; try to do as much as possible the night before. I have a routine for everything. As soon as the kids come home, they take off their uniforms, I check if they are dirty and put everything on the counter for the next day, including shoes, undies, socks. Empty their bags, read notes, put everything in for the next day (except lunch lol) and put them next to the door. Done! Takes 5 minutes.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 15:07
Mine are 4, 6 and 8... 6.00 Wake up and eat cereal 6.30 Get dressed, brush teeth and hair in the meantime, maid makes their lunchboxes with; milk drink, cheese snack, sandwiches, fruit, cereal bar, crackers 7.15 in the car 7.30 school starts 12.30 pick up 4 year old, takes nap til 3.00 2.15/3.30 pick up (2 times a week they have after school activities) 2.30/3.45 snack (no lunch at home as they ate their packed lunch at school) until 4.00/4.30 free play/tv/computer 4.00 homework 5.00 outside (swimming, biking, swings) 6.00 dinner 7.00 bath 7.30 story and bed Not sure whether they go no 2 at school. Never thought about it or asked... I know that the 4 years old gets help when needed, even for no 1. The other two sort themselves out. HTH...
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 18:41
The Switch Love and other drugs PS I love you How do you know The Timer <em>edited by Bianca72 on 24/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:52
There are two security gates to enter our villa compound, visitors and residence. The other morning my DH pulls up at the residence gate, waits for security guard to press the magic button, nothing. Security guard comes out with his clipboard... SG - "Morning Sir, which villa you go to?". DH - "Villa nbr 000". SG writes that down on his clipboard. SG - "Your name sir?" DH - "You want my name?" SG - "Yes Sir" DH - "But I live here!!!" SG does more writing on his clipboard, gate goes up... SG - "Thank you Mr ButIlivehere, have a good day". DH was just too tired to correct him and drove on through. Haha! A bit the same happened to my friend at work in Finland! My friend: So can you send the letter to ABC Management? Phone: To what? *My friend repeats* Phone: To A B D Management? My friend: Oh well... Can you send it to Apple-Bubble-Copper Management? Got it? *she tries to make the letters clear* Phone: Ok. 2 days later she receives a letter to Apple Bubble Copper Management :D Similar one; DH calls for a brochure and asks the receptionist to send it to NISSAN EUROPE. Few days later envelope arrives addressed to NISSAN YURP...
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 20:33
It depends on whether you send her on the plane with her employment visa in her hands (more expensive, called 'in-country visa') or you first send her out, then have visa made and send/faxed to her and then have her come back. The second option is not that easy, maids sometimes have to wait for days/weeks to get their papers and to find a seat on a flight back.
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 16:29
I have a pair size 11. You can have them for dhs 50. They were dhs 130 new, used around 10 times. <em>edited by Bianca72 on 14/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 16:27
I think dhs 1500 is fine for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. You have to add around dhs 500-600 for accommodation though.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 23:42
It's more about the principle. It's about people assuming it's OK not to give you what is rightfully yours. @ Nimo: please have a read. All those "pennies" add up. [i'>With an estimated total of between 500,000 to 800,000 households in the UAE, the gross money lost by customers in the process is between Dh5 and 8 million, which works out between Dh50-Dh100 million per year.[/i'> Full article: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/special-report-don-t-leave-without-your-10-fils-1.789596 Do you realize that this comes to dhs 5,5 A YEAR per person!!! That's GBP 0.91. Take into account the amounts that are rounded DOWN and the amount probably drops to GBP 0.50 (a year, that is)... Still not sure why everybody gets so upset about this.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 22:12
I hate too. Years ago I decided to make a point: at a supermarket I always got 1 chewing gum for 25 fils, so I kept them in my handbag until I had 4 gums and used them in the shop for 1 dhs. What a story, the cashier refused to accept these so we got the GM who had no option but accept and I think they got my point. I must admit customers thought I was mad. *LIKE*
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 22:06
20 fils is GBP 0.03, 5 fils is GBP 0.008. This is a joke, right?
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 12:52
Bought one at Carrefour last week. Big enough for 3 and it was only dhs 69. They had bigger ones too and quality is good.
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 14:41
We are from the Netherlands and took our maid with us last summer for 6 weeks. No problem getting a visa. I have 4 children and my dh had to work while we were there so I really needed her. And it was perfect! Yes, it will be weird for family/friends; my mother insisted that she sit down with us for lunch and dinner but she kept on refusing (I don't bother asking anymore but my mum thought I was just being a mean 'boss'...).
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 19:30
GWPS same as JPS.
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 22:20
Had my 3rd one here last year with dr Sima Delghandi at medwin clinic. She is amazing and even removed the previous scar. Have a very thin line now, about 3 inches long. Very happy.
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 09:36
Me too! Every Sunday morning at 7.35, right after drop off. Love it. Back home at 8.45 and done with it for the rest of the week!
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 11:17
Hi Lulee, just wanted to say that for me, the transition form 1 to 2 was way harder than from 2 to 3! My 2nd and 3rd are 23 months apart. Big hugs to you!
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 11:05
Hey Crystals! Yes! I planned the whole morning of yesterday to hunt for beads and the first place I went to (actually second; beach centre didn't have any) I found loads at the Crystal House in Al Hanna Centre (thanks for the tip A Rancher!). They have beautiful swarovski crystals but they were a little expensive (around dhs 20-30 each). So I went for the glass and acrylic ones. Not as nice but they are fine. Will check out the souq next week!
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 13:48
I was at Dragon Mart last week but didn't find any. Do you remember where? Not exactly but if you can find the area where the bead shops are, its on the left hand side of the main thoroughfare (if you have your back to the main entrance). It was a shop that appeared to be two units joined together at the back. It had a beads etc hanging near one entrance and some lamps & chandeliers on the other side plus "tables" in the central floor area beyond each door way - it was in one of these that I spotted the crystals - lots of different sizes. Hope that helps even if it sounds a bit vague. Thanks. Will have a look there too. Does anyone know if the wholesale souq sells bigger (20mm) glass beads, preferably teardrop or pear shaped?
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 13:45
Thank you for your replies, it's really making me wonder now but I'm pleased I researched this now. Bianca72 and Agent Oso please could you tell me what obsterican you used and where. Mine was Dr. Sima Deghani, she is at Medwin Clinic (Jum 3) and uses Medcare hospital for births. Thank you Bianca72, did Dr Sima do both ops? How was your recovery? She did my 3rd c-section (I had the others in US and the Netherlands) and she cut away the scar during the operation. Recovery was quick and painless. Better than the other two. Not sure why though. Was up and 'running' after 3 days.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 13:37
I was at Dragon Mart last week but didn't find any. Do you remember where?
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 13:36
Thank you for your replies, it's really making me wonder now but I'm pleased I researched this now. Bianca72 and Agent Oso please could you tell me what obsterican you used and where. Mine was Dr. Sima Deghani, she is at Medwin Clinic (Jum 3) and uses Medcare hospital for births.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 12:56
I had 3 and they used the same scar for all of them! The last one was here in Dubai and my OB cut away the old one (the third one was 2mm above the old one) so I have a very thin line now! Very happy!
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 12:09
Thank you soo much for this! I have been searching the web for days now and can not find what I want for the price I want at a company that ships to Dubai! Can't wait to check out the bead palace! And otherwise, the souq. Will send you a pic of the chandelier! So what do you do? Obviously something with crystals...
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 11:58
Are you kidding me??? That's around the corner of my house!!! No, I'm not in jewelry making, I decorate chandeliers... Did one for myself and got a lot of positive feedback. Want to try and see if it could become a 'lucrative' hobby...
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 11:44
Thanks, that is VERY helpful! Would I find the bead palace near the zoo? And on which side of the road?
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 11:25
We are 3 adults, 3 kids and a baby and I easily spend dhs 1200 a week! Every Sunday, I go to Co-op first (dhs 600-700) for packed goods and veggies/fruit and then to Spinneys for bread, meat and some small items (dhs 500)...
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 08:39
Honestly, if I could go back I would just get a Maxi Cosi like everyone else.... There is a reason why they are so popular! :) Hi Novice, Whats that reason??? For me, that would be quality! I used Maxi Cosis for all 4 of my kids and they just don't break. I had a Graco and a Chicco also but to me it seems that after a while, they just fall apart (kind of). Maxi Cosis are very sturdy, easy to use, easy to clean, fit on several stroller systems, not too heavy or big, just perfect!
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 20:16
Agree - Sounds about right to me. Contractually, 1 ticket per year or the money equiv. Also, you have to pay the salary for that month but not necessarily the 13th month bonus payment on top. We do pay the 13th month and have that as an caveat in our contracts. Ok so i am right shes trying to pull a fast one one me. So when she goes to phillipines i only have to pay her the normal 2000 dhs salary and buy her a ticket ? Not 4000dhs ? If we do not renew her contract this year we still pay her and extra 2000 dhs and money for airticket? after the contract has finished. The 13th month payment (or an extra month on top of month's salary) for the holidays is fairly typical so she may not be trying to pull a fast one. I would say that this March's trip is a delayed trip from last November and not an early trip for this coming November, which is what i believe she is trying to negotiate. edited by mover and a sheikha on 15/03/2011 MAAS, she is only working for her for 4 months, not 16 so she is not entitled to anything right now.
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 11:15
American Hospital is giving out free infant seats this month to every new born! Also because of Car safety Month.
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 09:53
Thanks guys, will drop her at the office this afternoon then. If it's not gonna work without my dh, she will have to do it from Manila. Thank you all for your quick responses! Very much appreciated!
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 09:11
You maid can get this done in Manilla without any issues. I know my maid did. Are you REALLY sure about that??? I just recieved an email with the forms (Thank you Alison) and it says that the maid has to appear in person WITH THE SPONSOR but he is in India until the 25th. And she is leaving in two days!!!!
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 13:58
It's on the main street (turning right from Al Wasl rd, next to Iranian Hospital). Westzone is on the left after about 500m.
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 11:02
Satwa; Westzone Supermarket.
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 22:55
Great news, Stovetop! Beautiful name. Congratulations. Enjoy!
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 18:29
I know a maid who works 2 hours a day for free acc (no pay) and I know someone who pays her live in maid dhs 1000 for 4 hours a day.
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 15:09
Try Partyzone and White Star at Beach Centre on Jum Beach Road!
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Latest post on 18 February 2011 - 19:51
... and final bump for the evening crew!
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Latest post on 18 February 2011 - 13:38
Bump for the afternoon crew...
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Latest post on 17 February 2011 - 18:01
Still going. Doing level 2 and 3. Not counting days anymore... Six pack getting more visible every day! Loving it. Have a big motivator; dh moved away (we will follow in a couple of months) and want him to see a big difference everytime (one weekend every 2 or 3 weeks) he sees me!
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 15:00
Too cute, but before I congratulated you on her brilliance might I enquire her age? Cos if she is 20 then honestly that sucks :) RFLOL!!!
 
 
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