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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 19:44
Hi I also have big problems with sleeping, if you can't find melatonin maybe try 5 HTP I take this and I bought it in a health shop here, you take one or two capsules before you go to bed to help you sleep. 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin. Each capsule contains 50mg of 5-HTP from Griffonia Seed Extract. Does 5 HTP give vivid nightmares as a possible side effect, since serotonin is turned into Melatonin and I find that Melatonin gives me nightmares perhaps it has the same risk?. Have you experienced this with 5 HTP was wondering if this would be a better alternative.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 19:27
Partyzone on the beach road, its in the mall next to Mercato, they have lots of party stuff. Also in Dubai Mall and Mirdiff http://www.partyzonellc.com/locations.php
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 19:19
I had forgotten how crazy it is around that time of day, just drove home about an hour ago and had to dodge so many cars that appeared to have drivers falling asleep at the wheel, just drifting all over the lanes. And one lady behind me nearly drove into the back of me at the lights, clearly she did not see cars braking ahead of her, I heard a screech and looked in my rear view mirror to see her swerve off to avoid hitting me. Heaven help us all to get home safely. Police say there have been some 3600 traffic accidents, and two fatalities, in the 10 days since the beginning of Ramadan on July 20. http://themedialine.org/news/news_detail.asp?NewsID=35684 <em>edited by Di@DXB on 30/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 16:53
I just gave mine to Take My Junk, they will make sure it is put to good use or at least raises funds for the needy - read their 'Community Vision' tab [url=http://www.takemyjunkuae.com/Community_Vision.html'>link[/url'> [url=http://www.takemyjunkuae.com/'>link[/url'> <em>edited by Di@DXB on 30/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 12:41
Oh thanks very much for this information. I had no idea skynet was so cheap - and this is the same for international parcels as well? Last time I looked a courier was about three times as much as the empost international priority service. Yes, Skynet is the same rate as EMS even international, and door to door like the more expensive couiers and just as reliable.
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 10:24
Does anyone know what time the post office is open until during ramadan? Especially the branches at Jumeirah, Karama and Al Barsha? Also does anyone know if you can send parcels from Al Barsha (near Lulu) or is it just PO Boxes? Many thanks! You can send parcels from the Post Office near Lulu, however after losing so many parcels with the postal service and finding that I can send it by Skynet courier without treking out to the post office for the same price I would not recommend the post. Not sure about Ramadan opening hours, I think they will open an hour later than normal and close a couple of hours earlier. (ie. about 9am to1pm) www.skynetworldwide.net <em>edited by Di@DXB on 30/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 July 2012 - 09:36
I have seen them at the Saturday RIPE organic markets, they may have them in the shop, you could call and ask http://www.ripeme.com/farm-shop
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Latest post on 26 July 2012 - 11:25
One thing I just discovered trying to close an account is that they refused to let me even apply to close the account as long as there is an active credit card attached to it even if the card has zero outstanding and in my case had not been used for over 6 months. They told me I have to apply to cancel the credit card first, then wait 45 days in case of anything coming in on the card, and then I could come back and close the account. I have asked around and been told this is standard in most banks.
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 23:39
I saw a wheat filled animal shaped cushion in Tchibo at Ibn Battuta Mall recently.
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 11:15
Hi Would anyone know if Ibn foodcourt be like MOE mention below? Thanks. Was there yesterday and asked, told nothing is open in Ibn Battuta mall at all. Even Starbucks not doing takaways.
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 08:39
DED inspectors report reveals many supermarkets quietly hiked their prices in the weeks prior to Ramadan. Cooking oil, fruit and veg in some places had risen by 50%, fish, and veal by 12% and fresh chicken, lamb and flour by 77%. http://www.dubaichronicle.com/2012/07/22/hypermarkets-dubai-prices-of-food-ramadan/
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 08:27
Found our way to Kgrille for a coffee after a busy morning running around. Wont be back. 27 dhs for a small (and I mean small) coffee but did give us a free bikkie. They had a small selection of muffins n croissants avail. People smoking in there too in a small area. Dusting off our coffee machine for the rest of month. Madinat costa and starbucks are also take away only, even though all curtained and screened off. Thanks for the heads up, won't be going to KGrill then, that leaves Maxims which is also very expensive and I don't like it either. So nothing really in MOE of any use then.
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 07:57
I read on another thread costa didn't get a liscence so it would be take away only. It would be easier for malls just to open up the fast food places as they are all in one and need one curtain to cover the lot. You would have thought mc Donald's and the other huge chains would get licences. Yes, exactly! Especially at MOE, they could just curtain ff the whole food court at the ski end so easily and it would all be completely out of sight.
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 07:55
Hello ladies, I'm meeting a friend in MOE tomorrow, does anyone know of anywhere that is open there for food or drinks during the daytime? Thanks. Costa is takeaway only, to eat in there's KGrill 2nd floor of Kempinski hotel at ski end and Maxim's 1st level ski end, only this year at MOE. http://www.kempinski.com/en/dubai/mall-of-the-emirates/dining/restaurants/kgrill/
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 22:58
So many of the places are pricier and more formal restaurants in hotels. Anyone know which of the Costa/ Starbucks type places are open (other than Counter Culture of course) Last year the Starbucks in Health Care city was open and Costa on the Palm but not sure of this year? I've asked at a few Costa Coffee outlets and been told that they did not get licence to open for dine in during daytime hours this year except at the airport, so I guess the same goes for Starbucks too. Some are open for takeaway only. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 22/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 22:15
I was just looking back at the photo gallery and see there was someone selling Canadian flags at the last EW Craft Fair in November at The Hayya Club in the Meadows. Its in photo number 44 on the gallery, maybe admin can help identiy the seller at that table for you. Long shot perhaps! http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_photo_gallery_Craft_Fair_7443.aspx
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 11:07
Been searching for days for a medium size cotton lined washing up glove, cannot use the synthetic lined ones. There's dozens in Large and Extra Large, makes me wonder who do the shop buyers think use these things, the average ladies hand is not gorrilla sized. If anyone sees a medium cotton lined pair please let me know. Sorry for the boring question but my "cold" tap water is currently running out at 130 degrees Farenheit, too hot to put my hands under. TIA <em>edited by Di@DXB on 22/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 10:17
Etisalat were doing that to me all last month with one of their promotions! I called them and sms'd the 'block' option, nothing worked though.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 09:49
I use dropbox for files and photos I want to share with others, never had any issues with it. Would not use any cloud for very private docs though, just never know.
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 12:54
Just been looking at the section on traffic fines (very helpful thanks EW) and was interested to find the following, amongst many other things, are subject to fines: Making a sudden swerve Not indicating Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left Overtaking from the right Abuse of parking space Opening left door of a taxi Taxi refusing to carry passengers What a shame the message doesn't seem to get through! We see most of these on a daily basis and in my experience the culprits are people who have had to take a test here. What still horrifies me is the disregard and lack of awareness for safety. And add to that crossing the chrevron road markings too when changing lanes, no one ever takes any notice that is illegal too.
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 11:39
Thank you for your help! Did you take paperwork to all places or just DNRD? And last Q -I hope -How much does it cost these days? Again, thank you! The only paperwork you need for the ID card application is your passport. Then you go to medical with the slip from the ID regsitration and passport. Then you need the tenancy contract, passport, and other usual docs depending on what kind of visa you need, for DRND The medical cost about dhs800 as I went for the fast VIP service, not sure how much the regular medical costs as I have never used it. The residency renewal I will have to dig out my papers as I cannot recall. Its roughly dhs100 per year of the visa plus other fees and charges. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 21/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 11:31
Thanks for that - we have the original contract still, so we might have to use that. So is it ID card, then Medical tests, then DNRD? Am a bit lost about the order to do things Yes, you will need to renew or apply for the ID card first, then the tests then start the Visa process. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 21/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 11:24
Hi ladies, DH and I have been scouring the DNRD website for advice, but it seems we have found every service but the one we need. Can anybody talk us through the procedure of visa renewal, as it seems there have been changes - something about DEWA and tenancies? Any help would be gladly received! M76 Just did mine, had to produce certified copy of Tenancy Contract, I could not get a certified copy so ended up giving them the original as there was no alternative, they may accept an original DEWA bill alternatively, really depends on where you go it seems.
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 10:39
Anyone know where to buy confectioners gold dust in Dubai? tia what do you have exactly ? you want to sell or exchange ? No its edible gold dust for sweets and desserts I am looking to buy.
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 09:30
Check the lists on this thread, mostly the Hotels though and a few other places, the Armani Hotel is open for lunch right next to Dubai Mall. I don't think any restaurants actually inside the mall are open this year. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=185484 hth
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 09:06
There's Bistro Madelaine in the Intercontinental Hotel Festical City, and a list of other places here http://foodiva.net/2012/07/where-to-lunch-over-ramadan-in-dubai/?lang=en another list here http://www.timeoutdubai.com/ramadan/gallery/34025-18-daytime-eats-at-ramadan?image=1 I have not been through that one so maybe something for you there, choices are less this year it seems. ETA some mentions of places on this thread too http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=185012 <em>edited by Di@DXB on 21/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 20:27
Would not be too hard to make one, large white sheet, red fabric paint, draw two stripes and and maple leaf?
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 19:50
You will not earn miles on any ticket purchsed with miles, at least I never have with Emirates anyway.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 18:21
There are in MCC acc to the store directory and at Arabian Centre http://dubai.explocity.com/shopping/fashion/alcott-17-387/ http://www.mallsindubai.ae/malls-2/mirdif-city-centre/shops Might be best to call and ask though in case they have gone from there too.
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 17:01
Betterhomes have short term lets too in Marina, Greens and DIFC www.bhomes.com
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 16:40
Try expatriates or goexpatriates or dubaionlineclassifieds or classifieddubai websites hth
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 09:17
I am also interested in buying a car in Dubai but as I live in Abu Dhabi I will have to sort transport etc Sorry undecided for posting on your thread but as it is the same question I hope you don't mind. Di@DXB do you know the name of the car registration service? I would prefer to do it myself as time is not an issue just need to know how ! Not sure which one they used in the end, but it was one of these http://www.carregistration.ae/service.html http://www.mclloydbis.com/profile/411023/al-marwa-car-registration-services.html www.almarwacars.com
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 08:33
A Ramadan Song - performed by my Non Muslim son but to celebrate Ramadan as Expats in the UAE. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=185351 edited by purplerain on 20/07/2012 Beautiful!
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 08:18
It could get complicated, I heard of someone doing this and they were told they had to go to Abu Dhabi and come back twice in one day. In the end they used a car registration service, they took care of all the paperwork and everything. Probably best to do likewise esp now it could be a slow process.
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 11:52
Great! Now let's hope they can successfully enforce it.... They will not be able to enforce it with everyone and the ones who they cannot control are the ones who need it!
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 10:27
Thanks! Pity none of the places are in any of the malls though, just hotels and other locations, a coffee shop open in any mall that I think is most needed for most of us while we shop, especially mums with little ones who need a drink. Still better than nothing.
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 09:00
Have you tried DowntoEarthOrganic, they have items other than what is listed on their products directory sometimes, and are really nice and helpful plus they deliver too 800-ORGANIC 800- 6742642 [email protected] http://www.downtoearthorganic.ae
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 08:45
If I'm not wrong. in MOE there is a closed food area protected by large panels, nobody can see in... Last year Costa coffee was serving from behind panels but Takeaway only, I was dying of thirst and bought a bottle of water and asked if I could drink it there, they said no even though it was completely hidden. Had to go to the ladies toilet cubicle to drink it, there was nowhere else then where you could actually drink at all other than Aspen and Sezzam restaurants which will not be open this year. Going to be even harder this year to find a café in the malls it seems.
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Latest post on 19 July 2012 - 08:30
There's a few PA and Admin vacancies on the job vacancy tab (left hand side bar) http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_jobs.aspx Have you checked those out? hth
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 07:43
hi i would love to donate but i dont have a credit card to buy anything online. is there anyway i can buy the voucher for this? You could get a preloaded disposable Visa card, they are sold at the check outs of most supermarkets, just load the amount you want to donate and use like a normal card online.
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 07:22
okay, I did phoned the DNRD call centre, and asked what is this new rule, the agent/employee told me it's only news paper article, and he almost wanted to finish the phone call..... but again, go to the real people comments in the gulf news, and so many people been told exactly what is in the news..... I am so confused, why oh why this new rule had happen to come out? Obviously that DNRD employee either did not know what is happening in reality or did not want to bother with your call. Clearly, as you say from reading the comments of real feedback what the article states is actually happening now. I am surprised about this rule, it’s going to impact mothers of young children in particular really badly. We can only hope that they will bring in some concessions to avoid mothers and babies getting separated for the time she must wait outside the country awaiting new sponsorship, which could be quite a wait. This really is going to be so difficult for many women. And sad for their children. As you say not something you would have expected in the circumstances.
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 07:42
You could ask this designer, she makes a lot of jewelry all with stones sourced from India, she goes there frequently to obtain materials etc. I have seen lapis in her collections. Perhaps she could obtain what you want. http://www.priyahartnell.com/ hth
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Latest post on 15 July 2012 - 14:30
So here's a start at a list of places that are either definitely open or possibly open during Ramadan daytime hours, please add to it if you know more Thyme restaurant in Oasis towers, JBR St Maxims in MOE KGrill upstairs in the Kempinski hotel Cafe More in Gold and Diamond Park Costa Coffee on the shoreline, Palm Shakespeare cafe in Souk Bahar Lots of cafes in DIFC and Media/Internet City Costa Coffee in Souk Madinat Marine Beach Club Arabian Ranches Golf Club Bistro Madeleine in the Intercontinental FCC Bidi Bondi in The Shoreline Apartments Kidzania -a curtained off area to eat next to Pizza Express Ember restaurant Address Hotel Dubai Mall LTC ? Counter Culture in the Marriott Harbour Hotel, Dubai Marina Costa Coffee Arabian Ranches - TAKEAWAY ONLY! The Talk in the Mövenpick JBR
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 16:54
I bought a tiny bangle type baby bracelet a couple of years ago for almost the same price. It sounds as if yours has more work in it than the one I got. The price is not only the gold but the workmanship so that may account for it.
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 16:50
There's a tailoring service in Ibn Battuta mall, very reasonable and usually quite quick. Its down the corridor (marked restrooms) that leads off the area in front of New Look, at the end of the corridor turn left through the doors and its straight ahead. Not a proper shop in the mall just a back room in the service corridor. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 14/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 July 2012 - 08:34
So here's a start at list of places that are either definitely open or possibly open during Ramadan daytime hours, please add to it if you know more Thyme restaurant in Oasis towers, JBR St Maxims in MOE KGrill upstairs in the Kempinski hotel Cafe More in Gold and Diamond Park Costa Coffee on the shoreline, Palm Shakespeare cafe in Souk Bahar Lots of cafes in DIFC and Media/Internet City Costa Coffee in Souk Madinat Marine Beach Club Arabian Ranches Golf Club Bistro Madeleine in the Intercontinental FCC Bidi Bondi in The Shoreline Apartments Kidzania -a curtained off area to eat next to Pizza Express Ember restaurant Address Hotel Dubai Mall LTC ?
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 19:38
Last year posters came in and progressively posted about open cafes etc. I had just arrived in Dubai then and my recollection is that for MoE, Costa served coffee behind a screen; and McDonald's in the food court near the playcentre served food but only for takeaway... you could not sit down and eat or drink in either venue. The only place open in MoE where you could sit to eat was the cafe in the Kempinski which was curtained off from the general public. So options in MoE were pretty scarce. The cafe Aspin and restaurant Sezzam in MOE are under recontruction so neither of them will be open during Ramadan, the only place this year to eat in at MOE will be KGrill upstairs in the Kempinski hotel.
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 12:17
This seems to be the website http://www.helpinghands-cleaning.com/index.php hth
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 10:33
Ikea do small stuffed toys, not Winnie the Pooh exactly but you might find some that go with the theme.
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Latest post on 12 July 2012 - 10:24
Sezzam and Aspen at MOE are both under reconstruction and will not be open in Ramadan, the only place open to eat in at MOE will be KGrill in the Kepinski hotel.
 
 
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