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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 10:14
Just called Etisalat, the time frame is 18 months. The 16th October deadline is for the first batch i.e. those who have already received the SMS. If you haven't received and SMS, you can either wait for it, or go and re-register anyway. edited by Chocs01 on 10/10/2012 Exactly, as Emirates 24/7 reported below.
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 10:02
It's explained here as Oct 16 being the deadline for the first phase who have received the sms already. So for those who have had the sms they should go now to complete and the rest of us must be in phase 2 or 3 and will receive the sms later. http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/uae-deadline-register-sim-card-by-october-16-or-lose-service-2012-09-16-1.475536
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 09:57
Wonder why no public announcement has be made officially if its the 18th rather than the sms. Once again we are left in the dark over yet another deadline uncertainty. Official announcements are usually made in Al Bayn newspaper....... Has anyone read it there?
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 09:51
Wonder why no public anouncement has be made offically if its the 18th rather than the sms. Once again we are left in the dark over yet another deadline uncertainty.
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 08:39
According to the Du website we still are being told to wait for an sms http://www.du.ae/en/support/mobile/my-number-my-identity and Etisalat has the same info http://www.etisalat.ae/eportal/en/generic/re-registration.html <em>edited by Di@DXB on 10/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 08:34
That would be a change if true, previously it was reported we will be sms'd in turn when we need to go in to re-register, where did that info come from?
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 08:21
Yes it's annoying to find that only very expensive imported water is offered in many places, and the reason for this is if they sell local water they are not permitted to charge more than the retail shop prices, so that's why so many of them don't have it.
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 06:36
The advice below is wrong. Golden Sands is nowhere near new Dubai its in Old Dubai, and I would not particularly recommend it for a single girl, go to www.justrentals.com put in short term lets and the area you want, you should find something there.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 21:32
Oh thanks so much CHi2dxb, that's really sweet of you to offer, but I'm nowhere near there unfortunately. I am going to Waitrose tomorrow hopefully will get some there, if not maybe I'll ask you to grab a box and work out how I can get to you, no idea how to get to DSO!
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 20:42
Although this was shown to be a rumour that started circulating some time ago, its actually good to remind people to be more cautious these day especially in view of the violent robbery that recently occurred.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 19:36
Do they deep clean tiled floors??? Here's the website maybe that info is on there, the flyer does not mention it. http://www.cleancodubai.com/ hth
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 19:30
Yes I have it will send to you now :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 19:03
When you say Skynet provide boxes do you mean they have to come out twice-once with the box and once for pick-up-and how do you work out what size box you need? Depends if you have the items ready to pop into the box it may be possbile for the guy to wait while you tape it up and send it off at once.otherwise you can use you own box if you don't want to have to have one delivered and then pack it and call them again. Thanks for that-do you tip them? I have not ever tipped them, not sure if I should have but I don't think they expect a tip at all so lets not spoil them :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 19:00
Art house on the Wasl road do all kinds of framing, maye give them a call and ask about stretched canvass frames. http://www.arthousedubai.com/contact.html
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 18:49
When you say Skynet provide boxes do you mean they have to come out twice-once with the box and once for pick-up-and how do you work out what size box you need? Here are the skynet box sizes http://www.skynetworldwide.net/PackagingGuideSkyNet.aspx
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 18:42
That's the first I thought if too and dd check their rates but I've been told 80dhs for a kg.anyway I was just wondering if their is anything cheaper than this tooo If you find a cheaper courier please let me know!
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 18:41
When you say Skynet provide boxes do you mean they have to come out twice-once with the box and once for pick-up-and how do you work out what size box you need? Depends if you have the items ready to pop into the box it may be possbile for the guy to wait while you tape it up and send it off at once.otherwise you can use you own box if you don't want to have to have one delivered and then pack it and call them again.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 18:37
Daiso have brown paper lunch bags too. dhs7 a pack.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 17:56
Cheapest will be Skynet I think, half kg dhs45, one kg dhs75. to Pakistan. They are perfectly reliable to all the destinations I have sent to over the years. www.skynetworldwide.net
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 17:36
Just a tip, if sending a "camel blanket' to Oz I would not mention the word 'camel' on the description, could get it delayed in customs for inspection as it may lead them to think it contained camel skin. I would declare it as a blanket and it should be ok :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 17:19
I send gifts all the time to WA, the best way is with skynet they are door to door courier and cost no more than the post, the only difference is they are much quicker and they don't lose your package! www.skynetworldwide.net They will pick up from your location and it akes about 5-6 days to get there. Half kg is dhs 65 and one kg dhs115, much cheaper than any other courier. hth Hi Di, Pickup from my location sounds great! Can I purchase the box from them and they will bring the required packaging/box with them when they collect, or do I need to box it up and label etc myself first? I will have a look at the site right away - thanks for the link :) They will give you the box, I have never been charged for boxes. Just ask when you book the collection that you need a box.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 16:14
Emirates post are exactly the same rates to my knowledge, but you can check the calculator on the post website to double check.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 16:05
I send gifts all the time to WA, the best way is with skynet they are door to door courier and cost no more than the post, the only difference is they are much quicker and they don't lose your package! www.skynetworldwide.net They will pick up from your location and it akes about 5-6 days to get there. Half kg is dhs 65 and one kg dhs115, much cheaper than any other courier. hth
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 15:47
I was just down at the food court at the China end and did not see any play area around there.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 11:22
Probably a good idea to state your source: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/bur-dubai-murder-solved-by-police-in-48-hours-1.1086715 I love how the headline is how quickly they were able to solve it, and not a warning or what actually happened. Yes, sorry forgot to put up the link, really so shocked and the same story is also reported here under a similar headline. http://gulftoday.ae/portal/e40f5580-037e-4789-9d55-61db777950f1.aspx
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 10:55
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel's own matches are twice the length of normal ones, so go for a cocktail or three! Now that will be the final destination when I have exhausted all the other places! Thanks :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 09:38
I saw ~1~ box of them in the Spinneys Market in Burj Residences yesterday evening! Thanks will try there if I cannot find them in Waitrose, lets hope that one box is still on the shelf by the time I get there!
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 09:37
i use the fireplace matches as well for my oven and i've always gotten them at union co-op. Thanks but they must be out at the moment, I tried there and unless they are upstairs don't think they have them now.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 20:00
Really creative, very artistic and amusing too, but babies in Japan don't sleep in cots it seems.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:37
Use a uncooked piece of spaghetti ;) Really! Will it light :) Really :) http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-candles/spaghetti-light-candles-10000000697689/index.html Brilliant, now all I need is some spaghetti!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:36
I'm pretty certain that I bought those really long matches and a long/flexi neck trigger lighter - both from Waitrose in the Dubai Mall. Waitrose, thanks I have not tried there!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:35
Very detailed map here scroll down and click on "Mohammed bin Rashid endorses Extension of Business Bay Canal Project, costing Dh1.5b" you can see the houses nearby http://imresolt.com/
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:26
It says the canal will run across Safa Park, Al Wasl Road, and through Jumeirah 2 to terminate at the Arabian Gulf. I wonder if there is a map somewhere of the exact route.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:08
Thanks mrs whippy-Have to go get a oven lighter I guess! I'd love to try the spaghetti to see if that works but I'm out of that too, would anyone mind trying to light a piece of spaghetti for me and tell me if it works like a match?
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:00
Use a uncooked piece of spaghetti ;) Really! Will it light :)
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 18:56
Thanks BD will have to try one of those if I cannot find the matches, I wonder why only Spinney MC has the Fireplace ones and not all the other Spinneys.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 18:54
Al Borj Machinery are the distributors for Juki machines [url=http://al-borj.com/ae/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=8&Itemid=64&vmcchk=1&Itemid=64'>link[/url'> 06 5333 413
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 17:14
Thanks but cannot get to Spinneys MC though and I've looked and asked in all the big supermarkets BBQ depts, Choitrams, Co-op and P & S. Hoping someone knows of anywhere along SZR, or Jumeirah. So annoying when things go out of stock for ages.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 16:39
How did he clean the ac, did he use a machine to extract the dust or just swept if out by hand? I'm looking for someone cost effective to clean the ac's by machine as I cannot tolerate the dust being sprayed all over the place when they clean it out by hand.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 16:35
Safestway have them usually in tins, not sure about the dried ones there but I have not looked for those.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:54
Dubai Ladies club have a range of Moroccan products including aryan (sp) oil Can you go in without being a member to get these things, and where inside are they sold? yes; in the spa. Thanks!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:51
Dubai Ladies club have a range of Moroccan products including aryan (sp) oil Can you go in without being a member to get these things, and where inside are they sold?
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:28
Maybe at one of the ARTE events, they have them every first Friday at Festival City and second Friday at Times Square, lots of unique artwork there usually. loved the last arte souk, met some amazing people! how big do you want the pieces to be? i've had some bespoke calligraphy canvases from these people http://alexjeffriesphotographygroup.com/print/ last month as birthday presents/anniversary presents - one of my friends actually burst into tears when she opened it! i paid more than 400 but they were big pieces...... Agree, and the next one on Friday at Times Square should be really good too, it's supporting Breast Cancer Month, so very worthwhile.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 10:14
You are right, I don't think it is cheaper, I have the internet and phone line without any tv package and pay a lot more than that.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 09:41
Maybe at one of the ARTE events, they have them every first Friday at Festival City and second Friday at Times Square, lots of unique artwork there usually.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 17:17
I didn't know mums could give birth to BMWs I'd be willing to go through all that again for a beemer :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 17:16
I see on the same list that even scissors are ok to carry on board providing they are blunt ended, however I had a very small pair of rounded end nail scissors taken from me when I tried to carry them on board in the toiletries purse.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 17:05
According to Seat Guru you can take disposable razors, http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa_prohibited_items.php#toiletries
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 16:45
Have you tried Hallmark, Borders, Gulf Greetings Or W.H Smith, Kinokunia, Prints or Papercraft? I'm pretty sure I've seen them in some of these stores.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 14:52
Daiso have some animal masks and ears fancy dress items.
 
 
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