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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 16:12
IKEA or Carefour does it too. Also Zara on Sale or Debenhams.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 16:10
C4 at MoE but not the burgers. Lulu does sometimes veg burgers but not Linda McC's. Tofu we buy at Waitress. The Organic Foods and Cafe recently added a whole range of veg products, including tofu and tempeh.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 16:01
They are ok, if yo can't get through to them, just keep calling them that's what I did.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 16:00
We ended up moving to Zurich, depends on the bank and the deal.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:58
Was thinking the same. I guess many people are leaving the UAE....
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:57
I would also rent a second parking, it saves lots of hassle.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:54
The Garden centre on SZR or Carefour in MoE if you want garden type of furniture?
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:53
The only good thing about being a teacher is the holidays....
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:52
Carefour has brown one but don't think they are organic. Organic food and Cafe if you want organic only.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:51
Hi, depends which building. Renting a Shorline apartment gives you access to the beach club and also to the gym for your family only. If you have visitors they have to pay per visit per person.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:49
Can't remember exactly but we paid a couple of hundred dirhams max. Got our maintenance guy to get it for us. Not sure if they will charge you more if you go yourself.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:46
Bought at Sephora Mall of the Emirates a while back.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:45
We ended up having a water filter installed. I just did not like how the bottles sit in the sun for so long.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:44
Home Centre, PAN emirates or Marina but it is a bit more expensive.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:43
I read somewhere you can get it somewhere in Sharjah but not sure where. Just be careful, I know a few people who killed their US appliances this way:-(
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:40
Satwa, Coventry tailoring.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:39
We do Dubizzle. They started charging for ads for cars or maybe more people will advertise elsewhere. Also check Second hand Dubai or Buy it, Sell it, Swap it Dubai on Facebook.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:37
My hubby been platinum for the last 2 or 3 years and got upgraded once. Only loyal because of the extra weight allowance.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:32
don't know but I would go to Satwa and talk to some of the tailors and they might know someone or there might be someone looking for a new job. Also maybe dubizzle?
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:31
Love the One& Only the Palm, Hammam experience for a couple.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:30
Marina and JBR are nice if you like living in a flat but traffic is a nightmare. Weekends and leaving in the morning for school are the worst. Also there are many places with loud music going until late at night so you need to choose carefully. Park islands and Jumeirah Island are close to Jebel Ali and offer living in a villa.
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:25
me too :-)
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 15:24
Western families do generally pay more than other nationalities or at least it is the general perception. I agree it does not guarantee anything. Daza, looks like you really had 'fun' hiring someone. Hope you find the right person at the end.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 18:16
I had seen on Ryanair that if one pilot is out of the cockpit ( To visit the loo etc) then a cabin crew member take their place until the other pilot returns This is correct. DH used to work for them. Never liked flying with them but this is crazy!!!
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 18:15
I know Jebel Ali did welcome books before their fair a couple of weeks ago. Not sure whether it is regular. My friend did the same for another school but not sure which one. Feline friends is a good idea and I think I will be donating to them, it is for a good cause. I think the Garden Center has a second hand corner section and you can donate books there. ACE at Festival city used to also sell second hand books and maybe accept donations.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 18:09
Mini monsters or Extreme fun
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 18:08
We also used Crown, they were very good. Will be using them again.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 18:07
I know how you feel Parsley. I went thought it and it can be overcome. For me it was yoga, supplements and improved diet and lots of naps :-). I in the UK I did every blood test out there done that they could think off, saw many doctors and was told I will have to live with it but then 5 years later, I am fine but I know many are not so fortunate. Good luck, it is a long journey but I am sure you will overcome it :-)
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 17:54
Carefour at MoE had at at one stage too
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:15
Drinking plenty of water and detoxifying of the body. I start the day with some lemon juice in warm water
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:14
No other place would make us laugh so much :-) <em>edited by Bluebutton on 25/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:13
Schools also welcome books, they sell them at their fairs
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:12
Can't you sign up for online issue. That's what I do with other magazines and just read in on my kindle
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:10
I think I saw some at Geant the other day but not 100% sure I think they only come in a box with mars and twix! Possibly as there were Mars ones :-)
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:08
:-(
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:05
Should be a couple of days but my hubby had to wait 2 weeks. Really depends.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:03
depends on the company, I am paying AED 35/h which is considered cheap
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 21:02
you can also get the Vitamix from www.vitality.ae they sell Vitamix for household. Check the Vitamix uae website
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:56
What about the Flea market at safa park? Or there is one in Mirdif as well.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:54
I am using Golden lights. sorry i have not tried Xpressmaids. Good luck and let us know...
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:53
check up meet up groups, there are some classes for free. Also there might be some free fitness classes in your area.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:51
It is easier if you can hire her as something else rather than an au-pair, my friend hired her au-pair as an employee for her company. I think you can hire an au-pair from your country if she is over 40 years old. Not sure if it is still true.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:49
I ordered 2 months ago and still waiting....
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:48
If you can employ her as something else, she can come here. My frind's husbands company sponsored their maid. Don't know of any other solution. If she comes via HK, I think you might face issues when she goes home on holidays.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:47
I have a maid coming from Golden lights company, twice a eek 5 hours. I pay AED35/h, very reasonable I think.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:44
Good luck! can be a nightmare :-(
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:43
I buy my soil from Geant as it was recommended to me, never had any issues with it.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:42
Get yourself a good PRO who will organise it for you, lots of headache with registration otherwise. Talk to some of the other food truck companies they might be happy to point you to the right direction
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:40
Pottery barn, IKEA, Home Center and DAiso sometimes has some cool things.
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Golden lights.
 
 
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