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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 14:14
yes it's the ODDA series at IKEA. The drawers are pretty large and deep but you could check the dimensions to see if they are big enough to store your suitcases.. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/series/14991/
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Latest post on 25 December 2012 - 19:33
Have you checked Borders? They have a good selection in the MOE store. Hopefully Simone will get back to you, because I personally love the Organized Mum ones that she sells.
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Latest post on 22 December 2012 - 12:30
In Daiso (Barsha) you will find them where the gift wrap/ribbons/paper bags are (turn left when you enter). You can also buy plain cellophane treat bags from Lakeland... <em>edited by carymama on 22/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 December 2012 - 12:29
I've seen them in the baking aisle in Lulu, Al Barsha.
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 21:35
I would also recommend the beginners course at the Arabic Language Center. Their instructors are brilliant.
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 13:01
We had to have our apartment repainted before moving out. We didn't have all the walls repainted - just the areas where parts of the wall had marks etc. Generally, tenants need to leave properties in the same condition as when they moved in. You could asked your agent how much it costs to have parts of the walls re-painted and offer them the money to do it? That will save you the hassle of getting it done yourself.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 13:17
Simone's email address is [email protected]. The diaries are great :)
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 13:16
Which Quran apps do you use for your kids? Would be grateful for any recommendations. Thanks!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 21:23
Can anyone recommend a good South Indian restaurant in New Dubai please (serving dosas, idli etc..)
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 09:37
*bump* I would be grateful for any recommendations for Umrah travel agents that anyone here has personally used and been happy with. Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 08:36
Don't feel pressurized by your MIL. My DD was 2.5 years old and my DS was almost 3.5 year old when he was full potty trained. You will know when your child is ready :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 18:23
I would be grateful for any recommendations for Umrah travel agents that anyone here has personally used and been happy with. Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 17:40
I've just received an email from our school (DAA) saying that it has just been confirmed that the public sector will celebrate National Day on Sunday and Monday..so there will be no school on those days!
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 15:16
My kids are at DAA and so far we only know of Sunday Dec 2 off. Are other GEMS schools off on Monday too?
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 14:18
Thanks for your reply. Hope we get to have the 3rd off too then!
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 13:37
We have Sunday Dec 2nd off at our school for National Day but I just heard that Dec 3rd will also be a public holiday. Does that mean schools are closed on Dec 3rd as well?
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 18:08
Etsy.com and Ebay.com has many sellers that ship free to UAE. Also Macys sometimes has really low shopping rates during sales. http://www.macys.com/ http://www.etsy.com/ http://www.ebay.com/ I have ordered from Etsy.com before but was wondering if we have to pay any additional charges/taxes upon delivery if we order from websites like Macys?
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 16:25
i think a lot of uk sites are doing this too. Appletiser which sort of sites :) and do any have free UAE delivery? I don't think any of the US sites do free UAE delivery :(
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 09:28
I would also recommend Dr. Sanchita at the American Hospital. We have been very happy with her whenever we have seen her.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 11:20
How many are owners living in Ranches, would you have any idea? I was talking to a real estate agent the other day, and she said a lot of the homeowners are actually living in the Ranches themselves. She said this is why rents are going up here again because sales have increased, with owners preferring to live in the houses rather than renting them out.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 16:25
For your blinds, I can recommend Hussam. 050 873 6729. He charges 100 AED/hr and put up our blinds. Always happy with his work :)
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 12:34
I ordered a cake from Scrumptious (based in Arabian Ranches) a couple of years ago. It was delicious. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrumptious-Cupcakes-Dubai/140032498681
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 10:13
Need to get a pile of shirts drycleaned and am looking for a drycleaning service that can pick and drop the clothes off. Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 13:53
I'm here now if you want to post it address Please let me know when you've sent the email so I can take it off <em>edited by carymama on 12/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 13:26
It's 043627536 (Anup)
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 13:23
Hi there! I'm interested. Can I send you an email?
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 15:42
Try Dubizzle under the toys section
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 16:40
Home Maids are 30 aed/hour. Have been very happy with them.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 16:36
Does anyone know what time the fireworks are? Wondering if they can be seen from any other location in the Ranches since the tickets are sold out?
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 09:10
Home Maids are also worth a try 8006243
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:26
You take the exit at dubai mall and head towards business bay. then exit to the festival centre. :D Thanks so much!!! :)
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:02
Hi ladies...can anyone please give me directions to IKEA if I take SZR from Mall of Emirates? Thank you!
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 15:40
Yes, saw them at Spinneys Motor City the other day.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 09:27
Wow - so this means no school next Wednesday?
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 20:35
Where in Oman would you like to go? Muscat is a 5 hour drive away and I can recommend the Shangri La Barr Al Jissah resort. It's great for families and in a gorgeous location.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 20:33
Hussam is fantastic and will come to Arabian Ranches. AED 100/hour. Lots of recommendations for him here on EW. 050 873 6729.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 16:23
Same experience here. I've seen people leave very, very upset from there.
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 12:13
There is one in Al Barsha, opposite the main entrance to Dubai American Academy.
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 11:04
I bought some handmade jewelry off Etsy and the seller used their own shipment option as that was cheaper. The seller was in the US and used regular mail (which took about 3 weeks to get here. It was a small bubble envelope).
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 18:48
Here's more info on the armed robbery in Motor City http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dh1-million-gone-in-30-seconds-in-dubai-robbery
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 09:49
I have also used Tumble time and had a good experience.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 12:07
My kids are at DAA (IB school) and we are very happy. Have heard wonderful things about Wellington International School as well (also IB).
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 13:10
Did you see Dr. Bhattacharya? We have seen her twice and I thought she was good.
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 15:47
Jumeirah Beach Park. Has a very nice playground for the kids plus access to the beach
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 14:05
For silver, try a little toothpaste on a soft cloth then wipe off and polish. Never found a homemade white gold method. Thanks! I will try it.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 14:05
Our jeweller taught this method to my mom for white gold. I'll check with her the exact method but I'm pretty sure all you do is boil water + washing powder. Then take it off the heat and drop your jewellery into the solution for about 5 minutes. It doesn't matter if there are diamonds. I'll post again once I confirm the exact method, but it works a charm! Thanks! I'll check back again to see if you can confirm this :)
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 13:39
are they plain or stoned? if plain wash with hot water and brush with an old toothbrush with little hand soap or shampoo (dont use chemical ,,fairy or else .) then dry them well with a towel than a soft dry polish . or you can buy a cloth for shinning silver and gold its arround 20 dhs and last years Thanks for your reply! Some plain, some have stones or little diamonds. Where can we buy the cloth for shining silver/gold? At any jewelry store?
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 11:15
I don't eat meat of any kind though. I saw a few vegetarian options on the online menu and I'm hoping they have vegetarian pizza. They definitely have a margherita pizza, which is vegetarian.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 09:15
OK, great. Will try it then. =) By the way, do they serve pizza? I don't see it on the menu I downloaded. Yes, they do serve pizza. To be honest, I thought their pasta dishes were mediocre (and definitely overpriced), but the pizza was good.
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 09:05
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