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Latest post on 22 December 2012 - 15:06
Saw some in Borders in Ibn Battuta mall about a week ago.
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 06:46
Safa Park does not have ladies days, the only one I know of is Mamzar park on a Wednesday for ladies and children only.
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 06:17
Hi, Any one try evening primrose oil capsuls ? And got benefit If you mean for PMS, yes and they really helped.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 16:33
Saw cans of pumpkin soup in M&S food section in MOE today.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 16:06
Some of these have been suggested but here's all the places you may find them with contact details so you could call first to check. Mr Bens in Diyafa Street http://www.mrbendubai.com/ Party Centre in Garhoud http://www.mypartycentre.com/store_locator.php Party Stop in the (Shop #3 Marina Sail Bldg) 055.559.3777 Mystique in Beach Center mall also on the Beach Road http://www.mystiquedubai.com/ Al Safeer http://www.alsafeeradvt.com/fancy_dress.htm Party World Iridium Building, Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha 1 (Near Landmark: Park Emirates / close to Mall of the Emirates). 043792376. Also at Motor City. Dressing Up Box 0567958671 or email [email protected] And there are a couple of novelty stores that have fancy dress costumes at Beach Center mall.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 13:51
Could be, had a headache since yesterday that panadol does not seem to shift. Feeling a bit achey too. Hope it's not a bug need to be well at the weekend.
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 19:14
Many congrats TDB, so happy to know your new bundle of joy has arrived. Love the name too! :)
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 18:54
Hi Di@DXB, I just came back from vacation and forgot my email address (cause it was an unusual OVI account) my username was momof3. kindly can you check your inbox and let me know it is momof3 @ovimail.com OR momof3 @ovi.com. you can check the following thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=186117 Hi, the only address I had for you was not an ovi . com one it was at hotmail. If you want me to put that up here for you I can do, not sure if you want me to post it? ETA also it was not the same format as above ovi prefix, possibly it was the same prefix as the hotmail one. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 18/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 17:28
I am not an expert but this is what I do, if you have the images already somewhere on your pc right click on the thumbnail and select 'copy' from dropdown menu. If you need to source the images from a website then right click the image you want and select 'save picture as' from the dropdown menu. Not all websites allow the right click function. If it works I would save it on my desktop as a jpeg. Then open a new doc in MS word, click on the 'insert' tab on the top bar and select 'table', move your mouse down and the table will extend to however many boxes you need for your chart. For example if you want three picture across and 6 pictures down in the chart then select three boxes across and 6 down. Relase mouse. You will have a small chart in the page. Right click and copy your picture and drop in in any of the boxes. If its too big for the page left click once on the picture and go to the 'Format' tab. Adjust height and width in the top right hand corner feature box. Hope than works for you.
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 18:39
Whoever would give a 'like' to a murderer, except another murderer maybe..it should be taken down.
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 17:27
You could call and ask about the attendance question, they do the nortorial services at the consular section not the embassy. Consular, Passport and Notarial Services opening times: 0800 - 1100 Sunday to Thursday. (04) 309 4444 http://ukinuae.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/our-embassy/contact-us/Dubai hth
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 19:00
If you are still after stocking fillers that don't cost an arm and a leg but are classy and unique and even organic, take a look at the offerings at the Courtyard market on Saturday, I got a really beautiful handmade necklace from a lady there last week and plan to get another. There are lots of other quality things that would make super stocking fillers from homemade olive pates, preserves and organic Christmas items. A quick trip down there this Saturday could sort your shopping woes out nicely.
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 09:51
For a general idea on property prices of rentals and for sale go to www.realestate.com.au and for schooling, suburbs, cost of living and taxation etc see http://www.aussiemove.com where there's some useful info. Here are some previous threads where aussie ladies on here have given detailed replies, as you see this has been asked many times before and there's a wealth of info in these threads. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=185299 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=184101 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=181869 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=177642 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=175763 hth
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 09:14
The Collegiate American School in Umm Suqeim have their Christmas Fair today from 2pm to 4pm. It's behind the small Chroitrams on the Wasl Road. map http://www.casdubai.com/contact/
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 08:31
SM - I'm not a tax expert, but I think they are toughening the laws regarding non-residents. Under current legislation you are classed as non-resident if you average fewer than 91 days per tax year over a period of 4 years. But In the new article it says 45 days (if already a non-resident for 3+ years) and 10 days for new non-residents. With 8 week summer holidays this could be a problem for those who return 'home' for the holidays. And although the number of days is not the only factor, I would assume it does get more difficult IMHO. Who knows who they will go after? Let's face it Starbucks and other large companies get away with millions every year, but so many small fry get clobbered. Guess we'll have to wait til the tests are issued! Yes, I believe you have understood it correctly, could be an issue as you say for many of us who want to spend more time in the UK over the summer.
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 17:31
An official "statutory residence test (SRT)" is expected to be introduced in the UK next spring which could affect many UK expats in the UAE. The new rules will seek to make it harder to break residence for UK tax. The number of days spent in the UK will no longer be the only means by which resident status will be determined. The new residency test will gauge residency status and taxes payable annually based upon a variety of connections the person enjoys with the UK such as "family, accommodation and economic interests." http://portal.mediawatchme.com/pages/client/item/summary.aspx?ID=df789b62-8a5f-4894-839d-f11972d40f9c&LID=1
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 18:49
Desco do lamination, the nearest branch to you is probably DSO http://www.descoonline.com/contact-us/
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 16:11
Can't see the point either, all the threads she dug up were over two months old and all the parties have been held.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 16:09
Hi, The Tuesday coffee morning will be held at Costa Coffee Jumeirah Town Center from 10am-12pm. Admin is that the one near the Lime Tree and Spinneys ? confused Yes, its through inside the Magrudy mall side entrance across from Spinneys right next to the pharmacy.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 16:33
I agree, I saw a small tub of homemade dessert for dhs40 yesterday, I thought it rather overpriced too considering it was just milk and fruit but there are a few sellers who don't ask crazy prices at some of the markets and they are most often the ones with the really worthwhile nice handmade things.
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 17:10
They were in Dubai here, try [url=http://www.facebook.com/DreamcatchersbyMG?v=info#!/DreamcatchersbyMG'>link[/url'> hth ETA photos of the designs here [url=http://www.facebook.com/DreamcatchersbyMG?v=info#!/DreamcatchersbyMG/photos'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Di@DXB on 08/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 06:36
I could not sleep on one, mainly because it felt strange being basically an air filled plastic bag, having said that I am rather a fussy bed person. Also I think it depends on the size and weight of the person, ok for child to teen, but if its for an adult and you are thinking of buying one maybe a folding bed would be money better spent if its for more than a couple of nights.
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 05:37
Have you tried any of the fancy dress shops, Party Zone on the Beach Road, http://www.partyzonellc.com/index.php Mr Bens in Diyafa Street http://www.mrbendubai.com/ Party Centre in Garhoud http://www.mypartycentre.com/store_locator.php Party Stop in the (Shop #3 Marina Sail Bldg) 055.559.3777 Mystique in Beach Center mall also on the Beach Road http://www.mystiquedubai.com/ Al Safeer http://www.alsafeeradvt.com/fancy_dress.htm Party World Iridium Building, Umm Suqeim Road, Al Barsha 1 (Near Landmark: Park Emirates / close to Mall of the Emirates). 043792376. Also at Motor City. Dressing Up Box 0567958671 or email [email protected] And there are a couple of novelty stores that have fancy dress costumes at Beach Center mall. HTH
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 19:34
Enjoy! (The bird voice is a lot higher pitched on TV though). [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=c4gjCoOFwzw&NR=1'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 19:30
haven't heard that one Di. lol. (cut, scoop, enjoy! :-P ) It comes on one of the local TV channels, you are lucky you have avoided it!
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 18:51
The ad I find annoying is that repetitive nattering bird that sits on the woman’s head and goes on and on pecking her head in that high pitched voice. I wonder who came up with that, cannot figure what a bird trying to peck someone head open has got to do with biscuits. I never get to the name of the product as I have to switch channels the minute it starts.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 08:26
I have heard courier company's won't accept passports to courier....any ideas? Thanks Yes you can courier your passport, we have to send ours by courier for renewal and I think any courier will take them, we used Skynet. They were much cheaper and just as quick.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 19:29
Just a thought, could it be possibly that your name is still on the Salik or something like that? Did you cancel your salik account on that car when you sold it, just trying to think of something else not mechanical perhaps.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 10:56
That's a scam, and the 2012 doomsday calender thing has been explained by experts as a misinterpretation of the Mayan calender and is not at all valid from any perspective. Clearly you are part of the Illuminati misinformation project! :D I just want to know what the History Channel is going to do next year. Dig up some new Nostradamus stuff?? Focus on coronal mass ejections? Think they can stretch than another year or two... No Beebers, actually I am way too busy for that with buying stuff people don't want! :D
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 10:43
That's a scam, and the 2012 doomsday calender thing has been explained by experts as a misinterpretation of the Mayan calender and is not at all valid from any perspective.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 07:53
I think the Minutes shop in MOE may be the nearest to you, its at the C4 end.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 20:01
Again??? Why?!? The reason given by the CEO of RTA -(Quote) "This procedure will clearly contribute to easing the traffic flow by re-routing the vehicular movement on a number of roads and streets in the Emirate. Most notably, it is set to ease the pressure on Sheikh Zayed Road," (unquote) If as it appears they aim to divert traffic to minor roads, surely this will cause congestion on roads less equipped for greater traffic volume as well as less salik revenue?
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 16:27
the one in al barsha mall. I got some on friday . They had lots of christmas stuff
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 16:18
Got some fake stuff from Daiso ! Holly or mistletoe? Holly Oh please tell me which Daiso!
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 16:17
Got some fake stuff from Daiso ! Holly or mistletoe?
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 16:12
Has anyone seen are fresh mistletoe and holly anywhere? Feeling rather festive! I wish! Been scouring every florist, no luck so far, I would even settle for some artificial holly now :)
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 16:11
Try souq.com its better in that scammers and time wasters are not able to work their tricks as well there, users have to sign up have an account with local phone number which is verified and buyers have to pay for the asking price or they don't get the goods. You don't have to worry about delivery either as souq will pick it up from you and deliver to the buyer at buyers expense.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 19:24
You just apply normally for each passport according to the normal way for each, no need to mention to either that you hold the other passport as well, we have this in our family with two children, its completely routine and no different than when you just apply for one.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 08:43
Many thanks, will pass it on!
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 08:02
There's a Minutes shop near Waitrose, they can cut standard keys but cannot do the kind with indentations. Maybe call to check 04 339 9093
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 07:09
Ace hardware rent out chairs and tables, I don't know the prices. Also recommended on here before, Catertainment http://catertainment.com/ World Party Supplies http://www.yellowpages-uae.com/profile/dubai/world-party-services/29986.yp World Party supplies maybe the cheapest, about dhs15 per chair I think hth
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 06:31
Thank you to all for your advice and guidance. Contract is unlimited so dont know. He works in the oil and gas industry. My gut feeling would be to advise Perth and completely agree with your comments about the other countries, although I hear Malaysia is better than places like Nigeria etc. Are there any Ozzie ladies on here who can advise on the price of rental and sale properties? What about schooling, medical etc. There's lots to learn from each other on EW, a great forum. For a general idea on property prices of rentals and for sale go to www.realestate.com.au and for schooling, suburbs, cost of living and taxation etc see http://www.aussiemove.com where there's some useful info. Here are some previous threads where aussie ladies on here have given detailed replies, as you see this has been asked many times before and there's a wealth of info in these threads. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=185299 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=184101 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=181869 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=177642 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=175763 hth
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 21:26
According to the OECD ranking Australia ranks number 1 for quality of life. In terms of human development this may help http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_Human_Development_Index Personally I would not want to live in Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mozambique or Angola. but that's just me. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 03/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:45
hi Di@DXB by any chance would you be able to give me directions to the al barsha creative minds store please? as there's not much info on their website and the map there is not much of a help either. thanks in advance You take the Um Suquem Road in the MOE direction and go on straight past Lu Lu hypermarket signal, its just after there on the right hand side. Map here [url=https://maps.google.ae/maps/ms?msid=204181401933225820496.0004c8577d8e4ca3ae7af&msa=0&ll=25.117155,55.211921&spn=0.026034,0.03828'>link[/url'> hth
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:39
Fab news! She will look gorgeous throughout her pregnancy no doubt. I wonder how far along she is? BBC says very early days, not yet reached 12 weeks, it was announced ealry due to the sickness.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:26
She is in hospital suffering acute morning sickness appearantly http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/royal-baby-officially-on-the-way-report/story-e6freuz9-1226529344659
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:37
If we live outside the UK and earnings are tax free, can I ask why we need to do a tax return?? hubby doesn't. It would depend if you have any sort of income or capital gains in the UK even if you are non resident. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/international/tax-incomegains.htm
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:23
If you cannot borrow one you can rent one quite cheaply from Life Pharmacy on Al Wasl Road, or from Rentacrib, but not sure what their prices are like. http://www.rentacrib.ae/equipment.htm#adults
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 14:56
Tried with an unwanted Rolex, they offered a pittance compared to what it was worth.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 14:39
I saw them in adult sizes in Matalan about a month ago, also BHS often have them this time of year.
 
 
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