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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 06:52
Does anyone know how much the brunch at the Address Hotel in Dubai Marina is on a Friday?? Need something for next Friday around the 300dhs or below mark preferably in New Dubai area. Saffron has increased their price for Easter weekend and have already been to the Italian in Raddison Hotel in Media city. The Yacht Club is AED290 and very nice! Mazina at The Address is AED365 with alcohol and AED295 without but havn't been there...Yet!! HTH
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 08:35
I have some turkey breasts and want to do something with them Stop putting yourself down ;) *Snort*
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 16:57
Ha ha.... Have a drawer full of bikinis that will probably never see the light of day again... But in answer to your question... Would not wear a bikini now due to "time ageing" ... But guess some men think that speedos are age defying... Ohhhh no!
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 16:48
Chiggys away on holiday at the mo.... Will try and get in touch....
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 16:40
Not sure but think that was the major pile up yesterday morning.... Be safe everyone. x
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 05:04
Happy Mothers Day to all the mummies..... Whether your babies are big or small, or near or far....... x
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 05:13
Morning... Bought one from Dragonmart. AED350...
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 08:22
Morning... Its called Gu Gu. Don't have a number but if you google it, it has a facebook page with a web address... It does look like fun!!
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 23:48
You will be fine... Don't think there is a time limit once you are up. You just get the lift down when you're ready.... Enjoy!
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 07:09
Lots of options. Thanks for those. We had considered Greece but wasn't too sure about getting around with the luggage and kids on my own as it'd mean a ferry or flight after that. Thailand is always a realiable option. Been there a few times but always happy to go back. Greenish - what's the best way to get to Croatia from DXB? Also, anyone been to Goa in the summer. Thought it was monsoon season and best avoided? Thanks We went to Goa a couple of years back at the end of July.... Had a great time. Was monsoon season and the beach was closed but only had 20 mins of rain on 4 days out of the 10 so it wasn't a problem...Infact it was fab after being here!!... Yep, we were the crazy Brits standing in it with our arms outstretched! *LIKE* :D Sometimes the best holidays are had if yoou head there when everyone else is avoiding the place. ;) Yep.. You're right Green-ish! The pool was still up and running and it was lovely to swim with the warm rain beating down! Did get a few funny looks..But...Well, thats not nothing I'm not used to!! Hope life is treating you well over/under there?! x
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 07:03
Lots of options. Thanks for those. We had considered Greece but wasn't too sure about getting around with the luggage and kids on my own as it'd mean a ferry or flight after that. Thailand is always a realiable option. Been there a few times but always happy to go back. Greenish - what's the best way to get to Croatia from DXB? Also, anyone been to Goa in the summer. Thought it was monsoon season and best avoided? Thanks We went to Goa a couple of years back at the end of July.... Had a great time. Was monsoon season and the beach was closed but only had 20 mins of rain on 4 days out of the 10 so it wasn't a problem...Infact it was fab after being here!!... Yep, we were the crazy Brits standing in it with our arms outstretched!
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 06:31
To all the Irish, none Irish, and those who miraculously "decide" to have Irish ancestry for one day a year..lol Have a good day everyone x
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 12:01
Grand Grill at Habtoor is good fun...But not sure about champers?? Yacht Club has champers, great food, lovely views etc but is not particularly "lively"... About AED290. HTH
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 09:53
Thanks very much ladies... Will pass it on. x
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 09:28
Don't think Burjuman is anywhere near it-unless it has moved recently! Oh, my sense of direction is dreadful!! So do you think GIGICO and either walk or get a taxi from there wuffles? Asking on behalf of a friend who's son needs to get there!
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 09:26
Why you planning to be a pilot!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well... I didn't make a very good sailor!!!!!!
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 18:35
Would appear that its a bad traffic accident just before Marina Mall. Seen at least 7 ambulances, loads of police cars and a couple of helicopters in the last hour. Stay safe everyone. x
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 14:59
Thanks muchly.... All sorted!!! x
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 13:32
Thanks CID.... Sorry to sound dumb...But which is the function key?
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 10:03
Happy Birthday.... ENJOY!!! x
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 10:00
Hmmm... And on the way out to "lunch" I was proud to have picked up 2 boxes of weetabix(on special offer for AED8.95), 3 cobs and a fruit salad.... Guess some taxi driver is munching away as we speak...lol
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 10:14
Love that SalsB....
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 10:13
Got mine from Virgin... I had no idea what i was looking for but the guys were really helpful and appeared to know their stuff!
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 09:42
Morning CW... Nope, afraid I've not graced Pullman Hotel (yet!). Do like Apres in MOE/Kempinsky though...... x
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 16:10
Couldn't resist.... !
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 16:09
Nope... Sorry!
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 14:19
Went to Phuket in Jan this year, and although we stayed at The Millenium, we did go to Holiday Inn for a nosey and there were lots of kiddies there seemingly having a great time! Location is VERY central....On the beach road. HTH
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 14:12
I go to a lady at Desire Salon, just up from The Yacht Club. Think her name is Katie and i've always been happy with the results....
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 06:52
Sheraton JBRHas beach/pool day passes for AED100. Not the best pool but nice enough, especially if its the beach you're after. Le Meridian/Westin does them for AED175...Really lovely.
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 06:41
When I read these threads, I always remember relatives who declared "Oh yes we know about heat - we went to Cyprus on holiday" ! Did they know about heat? Will let you guess! :) Oh yes!!... Love that old chestnut!! lol
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 23:43
Why anyone would want to endure the sun-baked purgatory of July and August is beyond me. s Because that is where we choose to live?? Its the Middle East...Its' hot! <em>edited by captainjacky on 06/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 23:30
Agree in different strengths with you all. Suffered from it myself for four long, hard years. Yes, there can be baby blues and that is totally normal. But still needs love and understanding from mums who have been there. Then there is postnatal depression that can touch any sector...Whether they were expecting a pregnancy or not, in their own country with family around them, or whether they are in a satisfactory pregnant surrounding that onlookers would view idealistic. It holds no barriers does this rotten illness...And thats what it is. It is isolating, even in this day and age and I still feel a massive stigma attached to it. Do not feel alone.... At one of my worst points an aunt (Who i had always thought of as hard and kind of cruel) confessed that she felt the same as me but had never dare mention it... There is help and if you broke your arm you would go for it...So why not this? But like i say... Sleeplessness and new mumism(!!) can be wretched and a cuppa with someone can save the day can make all the difference...So reach out... We're not judging you, just understanding what its like to have a new baby, no sleep and b***er all adult conversation. x kathrynandwoowoo at hotmail dot com
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 23:10
Ah... I miss Ooby Dooby for the street shawarmas.... Soooo good! Know this hasn't helped but....
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 23:01
Hard to say really.... Some mums do take off...But from my experience, alot sit it out. Think you need to be creative in terms of home activities... But lots do it and playgroups etc still exist. Think of it as a bonding time with your LO's... then open the vino at 7pm!!
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 12:01
Yacht Club is usually very busy in the morning...And you can sit outside...Lovely this time of the year...
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 11:08
I have not had to show my licence at Spinneys liquor store at Al Bandar - newly opened. Did not realise it was open! DH will be pleased....where is it located? Heard it was to be in the car park? edited by MimiM on 17/02/2011 Its in the carpark under the Spinneys carpark - carry on down one more level from the visitors carpark for Spinneys. Its at the far right hand corner of the carpark - more parking space then anywhere (wow how many times can i use the word carpark??). Lovely English bloke that runs the place - slightly more expensive than High Spirits Ha Ha... Carpark!!! yeh we are so upmarket here in raha beach! Oh I know you are dahhrlings...lol
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 10:20
Sorry I cannot answer you about the rest and relaxation but if you are headed to Thailand and have a day in Bangcock you might consider heading to Bumrumgrad hospital. You can get a full checkup from USA accredited and trained Dr.s for pretty cheap price. I know stress can have all kinds of effects on us and since you are there anyway you might consider it. In the meantime I will ask around about your question as I myself am interested Bangc*ck??????!!!!!! Hopefully just a small innocent typo?
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 10:17
I have not had to show my licence at Spinneys liquor store at Al Bandar - newly opened. Did not realise it was open! DH will be pleased....where is it located? Heard it was to be in the car park? edited by MimiM on 17/02/2011 Its in the carpark under the Spinneys carpark - carry on down one more level from the visitors carpark for Spinneys. Its at the far right hand corner of the carpark - more parking space then anywhere (wow how many times can i use the word carpark??). Lovely English bloke that runs the place - slightly more expensive than High Spirits Ha Ha... Carpark!!!
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 10:11
There's a tent sale on at Carrefour...
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 09:51
Did you know they've reduced the price for UAE residents? Take ID and it's only 140AED.:) Really? Thats great... *Sits tapping finger waiting for ID card... Hubbys got his and he was processed AFTER me!! lol*
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 09:25
As annoying as it is, Asians tend to laugh when they are nervous or embarrassed. I do too.... Drove my teachers (and parents) wild.....
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 08:43
You could "Cross the bridge" and do Yacht Club... Not sure about p**k but it is served straight out the frying pan...Ooops...Sorry... Skillet!
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 08:33
Not sure what time McGettigans opens but I bet they do a mean one???
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Latest post on 19 February 2011 - 08:02
Got in the lift yesterday and there was dog poo in it....Grrrrr.... If people want to have dogs, they should rent a villa, not an apartment! Apologies to all responsible dog owners....
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 18:26
Do they have authentic looking Ugg flip flops?? I lost one of mine in Waxys?!
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 17:41
May need a seperate board for Maidism and Mainism
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 17:39
or ask DH what a measuring tape is have a spare ruler if that helps? lol "but mr freckles..I thought you said that THIS was 6 inches?" *holds up chippolatta sausage* *giggles then looks away shyly*
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 17:38
sigh, keep 2 browers open then and one with the maid thread open :) yeah, but why? turns out all those maid threads were just cluttering up the place. What we do need is an alert button for the really good ones! I alerted the "Mainies" about the "Maidies" last week and got deleted?!
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 17:03
We got there between us eh laura?! lol
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 16:59
High Spirits nr Carrefour on Airport Road. Its in National Hotels building. If you google it, it has a map that describes its location much better than i can!! Never need a licence but check opening hours as i believe they shut from 1pm til 4pm or something like that. HTH
 
 
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