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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 15:11
Thanks, very useful. As you say not as many this year so far. Just a correction on the timing of the Jumeirah College Winter Festival, its been changed to 11 am to 3pm due to conflicts with other events in Dubai on December 8th.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 05:42
Be careful your kids don't come across one of these accessories for National Day, wearing it, even innocently, could be a problem. [url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/vendetta-masks-in-uae-colours-draw-warning-1.1105928'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 12:12
If you can't find a parking spot in front by the entrance drive on around the block to the back of the building, first right and first right again, and there's more parking behind. Hope your MIL enjoys, there will be some really unique items for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers there this week.
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 05:33
There's Sunflower Bakery in DIP, its organic and healthy, they cater and deliver a range of home baked sandwiches, salads, quiches and pastries with real German bread for breakfast and lunch Tel: 04-88 53 533. http://www.sunflowerbakery.ae/
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 17:31
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 14:09
Hello, does anyone know what Fridays of the month this market is on? Hoping its on tomorrow to take MIL. Thanks a lot! You have missed Arte for this month but there's another place that may interest you for your MIL, not as big as Times Square but some lovley handmade craft items as well as organic produce at the Courtyard every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. Great thanks v much - where is the courtyard? Its behind Times Square, you take a right immedately after the mall and follow the road around, it curves to the left and go straight on for a bit untill you see the Courtyard entrance on the right hand side. map http://www.ripeme.com/ripe-market/market/3/Ripe-at-The-Courtyard,-Al-Quoz
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 10:07
On past experience it did not matter when each of us exited, but entering Qatar may be more of an issue depending at what stage your residence for there is at. I know that sometimes a wife has to enter Doha with her husband if her visa is dependant upon his status, I would check that out too if I were you. ETA the Qatar entrance issue is dependant upon nationality and varies from one to another. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 15/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 09:59
Or celebrate by planting a tree “On the occasion of National day, it is my hope that we plant trees." His Highness Shaikh Mohammad. Nice idea! http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/government/shaikh-mohammad-plants-union-tree-1.1104866
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 09:40
Hello, does anyone know what Fridays of the month this market is on? Hoping its on tomorrow to take MIL. Thanks a lot! You have missed Arte for this month but there's another place that may interest you for your MIL, not as big as Times Square but some lovley handmade craft items as well as organic produce at the Courtyard every Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 09:06
Arte is on the first Friday each month at Festival City and the second Friday of each month at Times Square from 12 to 7pm.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 08:19
OP let us know which fair you are going to do, I would love to see your cinnamon ornies, they sound lovely!
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 07:35
Nakheel own the properties they rent out as they built them, they have an organised office and everything is above board as far as the legalities of renting from them is concerned. You will not need to worry about the pitfalls that you can encounter with other real estate agents as they are the developer. So go ahead
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 07:54
You could paint the cup and saucer in Cefe Ceramique and have it professioanlly glazed there, it might look and last better than painting on one with paint pens.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 07:06
I'm all for celebrating but not when it causes a public disturbance, the police publish reminders every year that the use of fire crakers is illegal in Dubai but some people just break the law regardless. Personally I think the use of fireworks around residential areas needs to carry heavier penalities and there needs to be more vigillance from the authorities. Its not just the noise thats a nuisance but the risk of injury to those using them and others is very real especially in the hands of kids. I had a group of people adults and kids setting fire to candles and crackers right under my bedroom window at 1am. Zero consideration and typical of the kind of behaviour that prevails.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 17:45
There is one in the Town Center in Jumeirah. That would be nearer, fantastic thanks.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 17:08
There is one at Festival City, on the first floor down by Marks & Spencer Thanks I just called them and they said the one i MOE closed down some time ago, no wonder I was walking round looking for it today thinking I had lost my memory!
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 08:54
Safa Fair is 2pm-6pm :) Thanks, great will take them both in then!
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 08:51
I have an idea that I may have seen that kind of perfume bottle in Lifestyle, they have a lot of repro things in at the moment.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 08:36
A good idea if you can get everyone to ask their 'where to find' questions all in one thread!
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 08:33
I have used Ala Al Adeen in Satwa in the past (3 years ago). They were happy to shorten some curtains I had and did a great job. I was having some other new curtains made though and they did all the track installation so maybe that helped. Worth a try. 04 344 9658 Thanks, I may need tracks too so will give them a call. :)
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 08:25
Safa School are having a festive fair on 8th December - I think they're open for craft tables so may be a good opportunity to test your items? :) Do you know the timings for this event? Its on the same day as Jumeirah College Festive Fair, theirs is from 11am to 3pm. Was hoping to fit both in maybe.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 08:23
Does anyone know of someone who will add blackout and alter existing curtains? Joseph was not interested and Jamal's number does not seem to work.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 07:58
You could try Tarsam in MOE they have many fun items like that, branches elsewhere too. http://www.tarsam.com/contact-us.aspx
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 19:36
There is probably more foot traffic in Festival City as so many people go there on a Friday to shop in the centre, but not all of them are going there specifically for the Arte event, so comparitivley I would say Times Square would give you as much potential as FC because the majority of people are going to Time Square especially for the Arte event. Most vendors I have spoken to actually prefer Times Sqaure as its more dedicated to the Arte market. However you do get a longer time for your table at Festival City. You had better try both and you will know what works best for your product. hth! <em>edited by Di@DXB on 12/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 15:07
Its very difficult to contact them on the phone, but really all you need do is register an account its very simple to list your items for sale. You can list as many items as you need.
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 13:05
The spray bottles in Daiso are not very good quality, they fail after a few uses. They have some jars which are ok.
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 11:54
Skynet is the cheapest to Perth, half kilo is dhs 65 and one kilo dhs115. Just as fast as expensive couriers and the same rate as EMS, they collect from your location and deliver door to door like any other courier. http://www.skynetworldwide.net/
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 06:25
How do you get a table at the EW fair on the 24th? Been searching the site but can't find any info - am I missing something obvious??! Write to [email protected], but I think I read a note from admin a while ago that its fully booked now. However try in case some space has come up.
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 08:47
For national dress you would probably find child size local dress in the Coop Safa Park or LuLu Hypermarket, Barsha. For fancy dress costumes theres Party Zone on the Beach Road, http://www.partyzonellc.com/index.php Mr Bens in Diyafa Street http://www.mrbendubai.com/ Mystique in Beach Center mall also on the Beach Road http://www.mystiquedubai.com/ hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 11/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 20:52
Morning all, The Victory Heights Festive Fayre is taking place today from 4pm to 8pm at the beautiful new Els Club clubhouse within the Victory Heights development. Loads of fabulous vendors so start your Christmas shopping early! I wish I knew earlier :( Me too :( Not to worry, lots more Festive Fairs coming up this month and next, there's the EW event on 24th Nov and Jumeirah College on 8th December which should be a very good ones, plus weekly events at the Courtyard on Saturday mornings, another good place to find Christmas gifts and stocking fillers etc. I bought some really lovely handmade items there recently.
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 08:37
Just seen an ad for some brand new twinkling lights here [url=http://uae.souq.com/ae-en/fairy-led-lights-for-christmas-weddings-parties-home-decorations-garden-lighting-etc-4767802/i/'>link[/url'> hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 10/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 08:25
I got some last year in Tchibo, they do not wink though, but better quality than the run of the mill xmas lights.
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 08:16
You should be able to get the almond milk and Chia seeds at the Organic farm shop off the Wasl Road. [url=http://www.ripeme.com/farm-shop'>link[/url'> The whey protein powder is mostly in the health foods stores and some pharmacies.
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 09:58
Thanks, excellent find! I see it stipulates that the landlord is prohibited from stopping services and utilities that benefit the tenant, it makes me wonder in the light of what is happening with the garbage collection problem in the Springs and Meadows. Reading this it would seem that the developer is flying in the face of the law.
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 15:11
There is a vendor who does these at Arte, there is an event at Times Square tomorrow, he should be there. you can also buy them online [url=http://www.etsy.com/shop/artedubai/search?search_query=cufflinks&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search'>link[/url'> some more of his designs http://www.etsy.com/shop/beaujangles?ref=pr_shop_more <em>edited by Di@DXB on 08/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 14:48
Daiso have them, its bald on top and some hair around the ears.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 19:01
A suitable repercussion, would not work here though, we don't have enough sidewalks to fit all the idiots.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 18:32
No sorry cannot think of any shops where I have seen similar, would you like to buy mine? I can have my friend make me another one later.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 17:34
Geant has a small selection of gluten free pasta and crackers on the organic section, pricewise same as C4. No gluten free fresh bread although they say they have it I have never been able to find it there. Spinneys has no gluten free bread, only a few biscuits and some pasta, more expensive. Chroitrams made a "gluten free" rice loaf, its reasonably priced compared to other gluten free breads elsewhere but how its made or the ingredients are not listed, so would be cautious with Celiac. I know its ok for gluten intolerant. They have very few other gluten free products. LuLu have some gluten free pastas and dry crakers, but no GF bread and prices are about the same as C4. ETA this is only a comparision of GF product availability not a general price comparision. hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 14:30
CleanCo are still 25-30dhs an hour depending on your arrangement, most of them seem to have gone up to 35 now. Could you pls give their number? http://cleancodubai.com/
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 14:08
CleanCo are still 25-30dhs an hour depending on your arrangement, most of them seem to have gone up to 35 now.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 11:36
I just had a black set made by a friend who makes jewellry, they are black stone and crystal very similar to these. [url=http://www.google.com/imgres?q=black+stone+earrings+necklaces&num=10&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1280&bih=598&tbm=isch&tbnid=Hx-n1y2JwGZUJM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ikrush.com/product/KRUSH_BlackStoneNecklaceWithMatchingEarrings_166_3_0_0.html&docid=A-QrvsGlS0ajuM&imgurl=http://www.ikrush.com/images/products/zoom/915b220f7d6cafe52de06e72286af9d4.jpg&w=1600&h=1600&ei=LA-aUJanE9CxhAeI3oHICQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=62&sig=108558188058939636774&page=1&tbnh=124&tbnw=125&start=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0,i:110&tx=63&ty=79'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 10:58
We had issues with AAA too, to be fair it was not their fault that the part was not immediately available and we waited a long time, but we were charged for work (possibly accidentally) that was not done when we collected the car and then the same problem came back again within a couple of weeks of the repair when it went back again to be finally done. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 08:45
A new support centre for dealing with loss and grief is to open on Saturday. http://www.7daysindubai.com/Support-centre-offer-help-grief-sufferers-UAE/story-17246930-detail/story.html
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 08:13
There is also an event at Dubai Marina Mall on November 22nd to 23rd. 'Future Green' will be an all day Market on an eco-friendly theme..
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 07:56
The Dubai Christimas Festival will take place 6-8 December at the Amphitheatre, Dubai Media City. http://dubaichristmasfestival.com/ That doesn't replace the Madinat Souk Winter Festival, does it? Not the same amphitheatre, I presume? Only I can't find details of this year's Souk festival. Not sure but since the venue is different would think not unless its the same organiser. Will try to find out. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 06:30
Saw some really pretty ones yesterday in Lifestyle MOE and they had lots of other repro old fashioned trunks and little suitcases and 50's style vanity bags too.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 06:27
No real list yet, but Jumeirah College are taking bookings now for those who want tables for the Winter Festival on the 8th December. (The timing is now 11am to 3pm not as advertised on the flyer below.) http://www.gemsjc.com/schoolevent-details.php?eventid=503&parentid=267 The Dubai Christimas Festival will take place 6-8 December at the Amphitheatre, Dubai Media City. http://dubaichristmasfestival.com/ Gems Royal Dubai School are holding their winter fair on November 24th. http://www.littlemajlis.com/event/57/winter-fair-gems-royal-dubai-school JESS are having a Table Top sale on 9th November http://www.jess.sch.ae/Introducingjess/eventview/11-09-20/JPG_Ranches_Table_Top_Sale.aspx I don't know about all the other various school winter fairs that occur over Christmas and New Year except JPS usually have one but have not set a date yet. Not forgetting the EW Festive Family Fair on Saturday, 24 November at the Polo Club! http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_events_whats_on.aspx hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 20:02
I saw some lovely handmade woven wool blankets on display at the Courtyard, they were like this [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TURKISH-CAMEL-BLANKET-/290775654317?nma=true&si=CEshbZNyn65pQAy3YlyVHURp980%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 '>link[/url'> camel blanket, about the same size. You can find them at Total Arts. www.courtyard-uae.com http://www.courtyard-uae.com/footer/images/pic_map.jpg <em>edited by Di@DXB on 06/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 19:27
Lush products are not entirely natural, the henna contains a synthetic ingredient that can cause allergic reation in some people, if you are very sensitive do a patch test before using. [url=http://suite101.com/article/are-lush-hair-care-products-safe-and-natural-a305970'>link[/url'>
 
 
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