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Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 12:32
Have had Silentnight, Ikea, Intercoil, Restonic and King Koil. KK is the best of all after that Restonic is almost as nice as KK but quite a bit cheaper, don't recommend Intercoil at all and Silent Night is ok but short lifespan. Ikea divan was good value and actually very comfortable.
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Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 12:28
This place looks really nice, Kitty Village at Urban Tails, you can log on while you are away and see you cat every day live online. That takes the worry out of leaving pets behind. http://urbantailsdubai.com/ video here http://gulfnews.com/gntv/lifestyle/pet-hotel-1.922093
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Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 11:47
Daiso have plastic rain ponchos and rain hats too I think.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 09:29
Try French Connection have a breakfast menu and normally do deliveries from about 8am to 11pm, not sure about the hours in Ramadan though.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 09:11
We used to get them coming around with pictures of children in hospital or wheelchairs asking for money. First time I did what you did and asked a local friend about it and he said totally not legit, he advised next time they come to say you will call the police. I did this and I have never seen someone fun so fast. We were never disturbed again. Thanks for the info, so clearly from what your local friend says the government doesn’t send out charity collectors. When I thought about it later I wondered why they would because there are all the official charities in kiosks in the malls, so why would they waste resources on door to door collecting. I may have had a lucky escape!
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 08:56
Would be advisable to say your husband was busy rather than "not there' just to be on the safe side too So true, I should remember to say that next time, thanks
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 08:36
Seriously doubt it's legit. Another tri-hard by the sounds of it. Ask them to show ID, that usually does it. Yes, you must be right, I suspect he thought my refusal was a tactic and I was going to ask for that next. He was so believable up to that point, I was almost going to give him whatever change I had, but thought I'd like to give more so genuinely asked him to come back. Just goes to show you can never know.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 08:32
They delivered them to me, but that may have been because I used a cargo company abroad that I paid for door to door and it was then transferred to sky cargo here.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 08:20
I've had things come in with sky cargo, not problems at all, did not have to pay duty on personal effects.
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Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 08:07
Have you tried the hotels,probably the only places open during Ramadan, Atlantis does a high tea and well as Burj al Arab Hotel, you could call and ask. Here are a few afternoon tea options http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Exclusive-Offers-in-Dubai/Exquisite-Afternoon-Tea-with-Jumeirah/Afternoon-Tea-at-The-Lobby-Lounge/
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 20:43
Could well be case but that she deserves for giving me legs instead of hors d'oeuvres
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 20:38
I bake a few things but mostly not sweet I'm trying to retain the view of my feet I once ate frog legs when told it was beef but realised the ploy when she smiled through her teeth I revenged with a cup cake laced with Exlax still waiting for my friend to come back....
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 20:20
I cannot lay the blame on new York or M&S I'm totally responsible for baking this mess I'll borrow some pants in size XXL and round the park I'll run like h** <em>edited by Di@DXB on 09/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 20:11
Hope you have fun but don't eat to excess I just done the same and fear I can't dress Having eaten most of a cheesecake alone I suspect I’m doomed to stay home and think thin Or at least throw the rest of the cake in the bin
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 19:54
Its well you explained The fine points of the rules As mods are not to be taken for fools Normal is something I’ve had to pretend Reality is I’m quite round the bend So fear not dear BM I shall persist in this style And look forward to hearing your odes for a while
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 19:36
My baking is done And now I am back And yes I have fallen completely off track But can anyone say why to rhyme is forbidden? I’ve looked at the ‘Rules’ and unless it is hidden Cannot see such mention, so unless I am wrong I’m going to continue along with the throng What’s bad about putting a few lines in verse? Its better at least than being perverse Like comments you see talking back at some posts You’d think they were grilling whole BBQ roasts What bees do they think they have they got in their bonnets I find this far worse than a couple of sonnets Digression aside -to return to the theme I have eaten a snail with soup al crème But never a rat, a mole or a lizard If don’t think the latter would go down my gizzard.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 17:43
Would love to continue but have to go bake not sea snake nor camel just regular cake trust this thread will survive and all of us too if not must start thinking of name number two
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 17:20
BM you started it off now we're talking in rhyme even I've fallen fowl for the very first time, the mention of chickens of bats and of ears and other usual culinary fears we must only express in regular mode or we’ll be trouble if spoke like an ode I vow ne’er to repeat this dreadful transgression I worry it may become an obsession so carry on all to your heart’s content and excuse me while I go and repent While your verses are full of harmonious chime I fear this thread is on borrowed time
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 14:52
Just seen some at QHome Decor in Oasis Mall, modern, stylish grey chamois fabric. dhs550 each
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 08:42
So since they are eco friendly, like I said approach 'The Change Initiative', they are an international venture backed by some very prominent people, their new store is a dedicated venture for such types of environmentally friendly products and I think would be a perfect outlet for you. (I am not connected to it in any way, just been there and find the place amazing) edited by Di@DXB on 09/08/2012
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 08:16
There's also Desco in JLT and Media City if you need a more professional job done.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 08:13
Minutes near Geant supermarket do basic photo-copying, scanning, and printing. You could call and ask if they can do the job you need 04 363-6575
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 07:12
Baby sparrows in France-we were advised to eat the whole bird feet and all-I chickened out and told the host I was avegetarian So you "chickened out" of eating baby birds, :D LOL Wouldn't you-especially as they were placed feet up on the plate! The other interesting food I had was made by my then future mother in law-2 sheeps heads-facing in opposite directions- on a platter surrounded by stuffed hearts-didn't tell her till a few years later that I had lied about being a vegetarian that day too! For sure! Would have done the same too if I'd known the "chicken" I was offered in China was actually bat.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 06:47
Baby sparrows in France-we were advised to eat the whole bird feet and all-I chickened out and told the host I was avegetarian So you "chickened out" of eating baby birds, :D LOL
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 06:42
Wonderful news about this elderly lady, so many offers of help and assistance. So happy for her and most refreshing to know there are those who still care out there. http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/xpress/thank-you-dubai-1.1059721
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 16:38
A bit of bio on her here http://www.dubailondonclinic.com/shola_faniran.php http://www.childlearning.ae/shola-faniran.html
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 16:26
Hi and welcome to Dubai, I don't have any kiddies your ages, but there's a Mum's EW meet up on Sunday 12th August at Ibn Battuta Mall. 10am to midday. Its in Fun City, you would be sure to meet other mums and kids there. http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_events_whats_on.aspx
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 15:54
From looking at the the infomation on Etisalat website, it seems to say that once we have registered our numbers there is still going to be limited validity of our rights to that number and to maintain ownership of our numbers we will have to keep re-registering our details indefinately as long as we are here. So this whole process of having to go in to Etisalat or Du is not going to be a one off thing at all. "[i'>Verifying and maintaining the valid ID details The registered and re-registered mobile numbers will stay active as long as the ID is valid. Once the ID expired, you have to re-register the mobile numbers again. In case you do not re-register your mobile numbers after ID expiry, then those mobile numbers will be suspended and disconnected. "[/i'> http://www.etisalat.ae/eportal/en/generic/re-registration.html
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 14:01
This has to be the most stupid scam ever, as if Etisalat would ever give money to us!
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 13:45
wood- fabric- metal- acrylic- wicker? Modern or classic style?
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 13:05
What are they like, can you describe the sandals, what are the materials and designs?
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 11:19
Have you tried Kinokuniya in Dubai Mall? They should have good qualtiy envelopes, or Borders bookstore. For the clothes alternations I don't know of anywhere reasonably priced except the tailors at Ibn Battuta Mall.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 09:58
If they are eco friendly materials perhaps 'The Change Initiative' would be interested. They are a new eco sustainable store on the SZR. Lots of novel organic and eco friendly products there.
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 09:36
Feline Friends are having a Book Sale at Times Square next Friday 10th August, that's not too far from the Greens. Maybe contact them and see if they can help with getting the books there. [url=http://felinefriendsdubai.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=198&Itemid=23&year=2012&month=08&day=10&title=feline-friends-book-sale-times-square&uid=abfefdcd6522e3646426c49aa7a74d80&catids=16'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 09:15
I would'nt give babies wax crayons or pencils at all, they could bite of bits of the crayon and choke on them, and pencils, no way, they might poke themselves or another baby in the eye with a pencil. The coffee table, I would not have there at all, highly likely one of the babes will bump his head on it. Coffee table cause more childhood accidents than anything else in the home. Instead of the crayons and table you could get hand held small 'magic' drawing slates that just wipe clean. Have a theme - animals for eg. Get paper plates and cups in this design. I suggest games that involve small stuffed animals in a safe play area for the one years olds and under. Ikea is a good place for these. Make sandwiches cut into animal shapes with cookie cutters. Sing or play songs like Old Macdonald and Twinkle Star. make sure to babyproof the area, to avoid babies crawling around getting into plugs or wiring or other dangers. Have an place ready for nappy changing! Have someone help you! You will not be able to watch all the babies all the time.
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 08:54
Yes, there definitely is. Had it last week, lasted one day only, but not pleasant at all. Hope you feel better now.
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Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 08:17
There are lots of FTA channels in many languages. The Main English speaking ones are Dubai One, MBC 4, MBC Action, MBC 2 and City 7 TV. MBC3 is a chilldren's channel with some English programmes. You can get BBC world, CNN, Euronews and AJI international too. Most receivers you buy in the shops will automatically receive many channels in Arabic, Italian, Russian etc, but I have never found one that automatically picked up the English channels mentioned above, I always had to get a satellite guy to come and tune it. I just bought two new receivers, different makes and the both needed tuning, once done they receive all the English Free to Air channels. Not sure if its just the kind of receiver I got or this is standard! When I asked the sales person all he could tell me is it would receive the English channels. hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 17:58
Waters around the sailing club were heavily contaminated with an oily orange gloop that gushed out of storm drains early today. the thick mass covers several football pitches in size. Hope they are going to be able to clean this up and it does not have negative impact on marine life in the area. http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/environment/oily-orange-glop-blankets-jumeirah-waters-1.1057241
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 08:07
Try Dubizzle, saw one advertised there a while ago.
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 07:41
Day 3 of living in Dubai so still getting used to things but I've been noticing some tiny sand coloured bugs, really tiny like tiny grains of rice. Is this normal here? I know my place got fumigated last week so perhaps this is totally normal living in a hot country but would be interested to know if this is normal or not? I'm going to buy sealed containers tomorrow to store any opened foods regardless! OMG! :\: Me too. Ive not just seen a couple in my kitchen but in the living room on my dark sofa and one on my laptop yesterday too. Where have they come from.? The kitchen? Really? It's a fair walk. Lol. Joking aside though, it makes me itch, even now, how do I get rid of them. Do i need to get pest control. I lay down on my sofa and cushions, I darent now :( If they're the little bugs that get in the dried food, you would need to check all your flour, rice, spices etc to find the source and throw it away. The bugs themselves do no harm but their droppings are a health hazard if consumed.
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 07:22
Tap water. The only reason you would not drink it too is that it tastes too salty, its actually perfectly safe in Dubai anyway, I hear that possibly other emirates this is not the case, but for cooking its fine.
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 07:13
There's a tailor in Ibn Battuta mall who usually will do alterations on the spot. Very reasonable too, its down the service corridor off from in front of New Look store. Not sure what his opening times are in Ramadan, but he should be there by about 1ish. ETA its called Al Thawab and the shop number is 04 368 5324 in case you want to call before setting out. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 04/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 August 2012 - 18:45
Thanks so much, did you by the ring for Damas originally? As I went to pure gold and they said no jewellers will do it unless I bought it from them :-( No the ring was from the UK, Damas had no problem adjusting it for me. Try the MOE branch they were very helpful and nice.
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Latest post on 03 August 2012 - 17:41
Damas jewllers did mine, I took it to the MOE branch (1st level C4 end) I expect some of the jewellers in Gold & Diamond Park would do also.
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 11:39
see the location here http://www.tenyellowpages.com/goto/bigic/ hth
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 11:29
good job i looked before leaving, does anyone know the name of the shop, it will be hard to ask the mall if i dont know what its called? Tnx Called the mall its called Al Thawab so they say and they have no idea about the timings but the shop number is 04 368 5324 <em>edited by Di@DXB on 01/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 11:09
Thanks Pepito, heading there now. :-) His usual working hours are from 1.30pm, I would go later in case you have a wasted trip. No idea what the Ramadan timings are at all, maybe call the mall and ask.
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 10:30
Thanks Guys Maybe a silly question but do I need to work out how much they need to be taken up by before I go or can I try them on when I’m in there? Ta If you are going to the one in Ibn Battuta there is a trying on cubicle there, don't know about the other places.
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Latest post on 01 August 2012 - 10:25
Hello Does anyone know where I can get a pair of trousers taken up? There is a shop in JBR but last night they said it would take 10-14 days (don’t want to wait that long) Thanks Go to the tailor in IBn Battuta Mall, its down the service corridor in front of New Look. He often will do them while you wait.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 20:51
Yes - and have you measured the temperature of your tap water? My "cold" tap water is 60 degrees centigrade according to my candy thermometer at midday.
 
 
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