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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 06:28
It was direct through the hotel website (Starwood hotels). Also try Booking dot com as they have flash deals for hotels in AD. HTH.
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 18:06
Just stopped at Le Meridien for AED 240 per room per night. The "seaview" is not actually a seaview but..... Nice hotel, good staff... And if you take the room service breakfast at AED110 then just get one between you....loads!!
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 16:09
My friend went to the Atlantis Iftar on Thursday and was on the next table to Sheikh Mo... !! Incidently I went to that one last year and the food was great...But no Sheikh Mo.... ;-(
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 15:44
Thats great....Thanks for sharing. <em>edited by captainjacky on 01/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 14:39
Mine went through!! Must be in the first phase.... Na na na na na...lol Thanks for sharing that!
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 01:05
Our local pubs are every bit as busy and you can eat food without the stench of fag smoke billowing in your face. Agree that some pubs have suffered but in many it's still standing room only when we pop in for a pre dinner or theatre drink. Smokers in many have covered areas elsewhere in my neck of the woods. As I said previously our local has become more of a wine bar serving local ales with food and is jumping most nights of the week with the weekly quiz night drawing people of all ages. We used to hate going into pubs because of the smoke but these days we are frequent visitors which we enjoy visiting with friends. Theatres do serve vino.... You could drink there before the performance. Not trying to aggitate you...But pubs/bars are for everyone..... My last trip back to Uk .. Said places were so cold and clinical..Without the "essential" bar dwellers...
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 01:01
I actually get ...Ahem... Frustrated by jumped up pr*ts in bars.... Should I try to evoke a law against them??
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 00:56
Wasn't trying to "big up smoking" but just suggested that an happy compromise could have been saught. And i do know that in my home town pubs are/were being shut down weekly... Could give links but think its common knowledge.
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 00:52
Ramadan Kareem.......
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 17:40
You could try looking at Marina Sail... Know you want to know buildings NOT to go for... But yep...Tis an older one but if you get one facing the marina... All good. And no probs with maintenence... Across the road from big supermarket... Metro 5 min walk.... adequate pool and spacious apartments. Thanks captainjacky - we looked in there a couple of years ago and liked it but ended up going for another one - I went in the other day and the security guard told me it was full, I found a couple of adverts but then the agents said they were no longer available! So I will keep an eye out for further adverts - thanks for the recommendation :) Not 100% sure... But don't think its full... Will ask the building manager tomorrow and update you... Post me your email if you like.. If not no probs i'll reply on here... CJ. x
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 17:20
You could try looking at Marina Sail... Know you want to know buildings NOT to go for... But yep...Tis an older one but if you get one facing the marina... All good. And no probs with maintenence... Across the road from big supermarket... Metro 5 min walk.... adequate pool and spacious apartments.
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 17:04
Do understand what you're saying girls... BUT... UK introduced no smoking in ANY bars and so many have closed down! The anti smoking brigade pushed for it... Fair enough... But they are not using them now they are smoke free... Pubs in UK are shutting by the day and people who wanted an indoor smoking room are just buying drink and staying at home... Cheaper but they lack the social scene...And folk who wanted totally smoke free bars are ...Erm... Still staying at home and buying cheaper drink!! The answer would have been to have bars that serve alcohol but no food with a smoking room...And pubs that serve food no smoking...And thats from my hubby who is so anti smoking you wouldn't believe....
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 16:27
Go West at Jumeirah Beach Hotel is non smoking inside.... HTH
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 15:54
After watching deteriorate over 16 months... Its finally been repaired and being filled up today...! Don't live there but my balcony looks onto it! Happy sunbathing girlies.... lol
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 08:10
Try Booking dot com. They have many hotels with rates under AED1000 for 2 nights over a weekend in August.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 08:04
Morning Have been to Longs Bar brunch and the food is nice...Not a massive selection but they do p*rk... If you are non smokers you may also find it a bit smokey. One the whole though, I like it. Infact, was thinking of going myself on Friday...
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 17:09
Stayed last weekend for the first time and loved it! Rooms are lovely... Very arabic. We got a fab deal through Booking dot com. Went to Al Haderah(sp) and whilst it was a lovely night, it was a bit too warm. Should probably have gone to an indoor restaurant.... The pool is fab and staff were charming. Enjoy.
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 17:05
Hubby always gets his shoes for work trousers from Springs.... Good value and long lasting.
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Latest post on 24 July 2011 - 07:44
Well... Good morning ladies!! And cheers BC...!! x
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 22:46
Aw October... I feel your pain sister..... My mouse was covered in marmite with me frantically trying everything to get on board... Sadly with no avail ..... Life is sometimes cr*p eh??!!
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 22:33
How rude!! Twas still on when i had my first cuppa......Then nothing!!! Was ordering a taxi to jet me to Dubai Garden Centre to stock up on said grasses.... Then.... Vamoush!!! Oh well, will still put them on balcony and hope for the best!!
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 06:33
Ah... That sounds like good news! Thanks again. I appreciate your help.
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 06:22
Thanks Princess..... I'm over the Marina side... Do you reckon any opticians will be able to do it? Was hoping to head off to MOE today.....
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 17:41
LOL, very good. Any more? :) Made me chuckle too! Stole it off a friends status but she does often come up with some stonkers so will post in future! Have a great weekend Saltire.. x
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 17:25
Opened the Xmas crackers early did we? Long time no unfunny sarcasm Here & Now.... Nah, not Christmas crackers...Just a FB friend... You know, people who you like and who like you... Guess that must be a hard concept for you to grasp... Forget Xmas crackers must have been Halloween ones! *Yawn*
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 17:21
Opened the Xmas crackers early did we? Long time no unfunny sarcasm Here & Now.... Nah, not Christmas crackers...Just a FB friend... You know, people who you like and who like you... Guess that must be a hard concept for you to grasp...
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 16:18
WARNING! theres been a fight in the biscuit tin. a lad called rocky hit a penguin over the head with a club tied him to a wagon wheel with a blue ribbon and made his breakaway in a taxi. police say rocky was last seen after eight in maryland with a ginger nut as a accomplice only known as Rich T. they didnt leave a crumb of evidence so the jammie dodger may get away with it!
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 16:09
But she didn't mention the dogs name! Hmmmmm smells like a hoax, but I'd love to be wrong. Helloooo Dally... Still not sussed who you are!!!lol Sorry for hijacking!
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 16:06
Have you looked in Lifestyle near Carrefour in MOE? There is a variety of branded outlets in there... You can often pick up some good quality stuff fairly cheap.... HTH ETA... Also try Woolworths. They tend to do more classic casual styles. <em>edited by captainjacky on 14/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 15:52
Wow.... That is lovely. x
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 15:48
All the shops that you have mentioned, IMO, are what i would call "one wear" shops - ie, clothes are cheap, bad quality and don't really last more than a couple of washes. If you want something that last longer and is of better quality try looking at shops suck as Reiss, Hobbs etc Yea... Like we can all afford to go to Reiss, Hobbs etc for a "casual daytime Tshirt"...lol
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 15:47
BHS always have a good selection of decent Tshirts...Both plain and a bit patterned. And they wear/wash well.
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 15:21
M&S do some really comfy ones - they're filled with little polysterene beads The ones from Dubai duty free are full of little beads too... Very comfy.
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 14:17
Definately Dubai duty free... But don't do what we did and pack them in the suitcase for the return journey...Doh!
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 14:44
Not being rude. but why do the trousers have to be able to be pulled on and off quickly??? lol
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 16:31
Captain Jacky always recommends them, try a search you might get more info. Sure do Dally! Lots of leg room, great service, direct into Heathrow. Would thoroughly reccommend them. And the price is usually a lot lower. Have never tried BYO but generally manage to squeeze in a few at The Irish Village prior to flight...So all good!! *Winksmilie*..
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Latest post on 03 July 2011 - 16:50
Brilliant... Can you just imagine the shame!!!!lol
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 09:42
Ok. Went yesterday..(twice, but thats another story!). It's great. Lots of seating, a sports bit with darts and a pool table and lots of attentive staff. Hasn't really been advertised as open yet, so I was surprised it was so busy last night. There are a few finishing touches to be done but i guess they're having a "slow opening". Food was good....Try the crab and prawn fishcakes..Yum! And did I mention its just outside my front door!!!lol. Really quite excited!
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 08:26
Because an English pub has just opened literally next door....... Hic.
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 00:06
Have to agree with fairytale. Your skin will change as your climate etc has changed. Wouldn't go down the antiseptic route though. I found just changing to a regular Nivea mousturiser did the trick. Its a simple case of finding what suits..... Now if i put on stuff i used previously at home the same occurs!! Welcome anyway Bergan.. x
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 23:43
Aw moo moo... Thought you were sorted? Can't help with outdoor cats and off to UK this week but will try to help if need be on my return... xxx
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 23:12
The Millenium is super... Great location, very central but when relaxing at the hotel you wouldn't know you were adjoined to the Jungceylon Mall. And if you have a bit of cash to splash..Look at taking one of the poolside rooms....Lovely private patio, jacuzzi and direct access into the pool...Heaven! Oh...If you are googling it, there are two Milleniums close together...Look at Lakeside!
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 22:55
Lordy lord... Please let Jude not be reading this!!!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 18:32
Who is still buying DVD's and Box sets? Download for nowt. That takes "computer knowledge".... lol
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 18:11
Luuurve Vicar of Dibley.... All time favourite..
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 18:10
Goodnight Sweetheart kept me going for a few days...Loved it. Any takers?!
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 18:10
The Tudors Big Love (only seen series 1 and have the remaining ones on order which will arrive with DH in my Summer parcel!) Modern Families The Inbetweeners Peep Show Spooks Life on Mars The Wire was recoommended and I've only seen one episode and it's yet to grab me Actually, we watched Life on Mars and some Vicar of Dibley too. How sad are we!! (do go out too people, not total couch potatoes!) haha. Heard Inbetweeners is good.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 17:53
Missed it... Start again... From scratch..
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 17:51
I really have no problem.... Just tell him to pick on someone his own size... A 15 stone woman doesn't usually appeal..
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 22:40
Hmmm... Remember seeing a programme about nuts/crisps placed on the bar as freebies..... You sure as h$ll wouldn't want to eat them after seeing that.... Think men/toilets/hands....Urgh! But as an aside, Trader Vics JBR does give you (your own!)bowl of proper chips...And very nice they are too...
 
 
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