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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 14:36
Coco pops, where do you buy the toffee sauce from? Is this available anywhere?
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 13:59
I had my eyes lasered about 1 1/2 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I initially went to Atlanta had the consultation and everything but chickened out last minute. I then went to Moorfields and found the competences of the doctors amazing and decided to have it done there. They were extremely informative, professional, the after care was great and am very very pleased with the result. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:31
Thanks sarahlou, I tried that and the sound had disappeared and one of the devices showed only in black and white...I guess I'm not designed to set up TVs. ;)
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 08:10
This is one major difference in culture and many a times I stood there gobsmacked with the comments my colleagues made like "what's the matter with you, why do you have this big pimple?" or " "you are looking fat" followed a week later by "I don't think you are eating enough" and the list goes on and on and on.... sometime I just wish people would adapt the "How are you" way rather than say those kind of things. I am tough skinned but it sometimes annoys even me when having a bad day so I can only imagine what it might do to someone who is much more sensitive than me.
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 11:23
I guess you should be able to get some information on where to go from your Embassy.
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 12:11
Don't be fooled - yes there is a lot of money here, but similarly, people live way beyond their means and have taken out many loans to pay for their lavish lifestyles. and I guess with this way of dealing with matters the house prices get pushed up even higher...what a mad circle.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 12:49
H & M also had snow suits for that age. You might also want to look for some tights.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 11:11
If you are planning to bring your child up bi-lingual in the languages you speak then one of you should talk to your LO in German only and the other one in English only. It doesn't matter that you speak to your DH in English you just need to be strict in speaking your dedicated language with your child. I know it is hard, even harder when you are with other mums who don't really understand but at the end of your day, it is what you want for your child that's why it is important to stick with it. We are using the same method at home and so far it is working fine. In regards to Kindergarden/School, that is a tricky one and I guess only you can take the decision. The German school seems quite German and English is not taught by a native English speaker which was an issue for us. There are also other options to incorporate German. TCG in the Green Community is a bi-lingual Kindergarden. And the Greenfield Community School offers German as part of the Curriculum. The likes of DIA & Raffles also offer German but this comes as an additional cost and is organized by a parent initiative. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 10:58
I just saw that there is a Nail Spa in Arabian Ranches, is it any good? I hate to change locations, but in this instance it would work out so much better at that location. Thanks Ladies.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 11:33
Dr. Rosalie Sant at Primavera Clinic is superb and is specialized in high risk pregnancies
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 11:30
Thank you Ladies, I shall contact them sooner rather than later then. We have a family history of twins and I would love to know if it's one or two ;)
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:08
We get them at the border. But it is only a small form: name, birthdate, place of birth, passport nr, visa nr, place of entry. Thanks for the info...my DS is not very patient when it comes to waiting around that's why I'm trying to get as organized as possible ;)
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 07:27
I am not sure how much you want to speed up the border process? My husband crosses the border every week....takes about 5 min at the Omani site. I am crossing several times a year and also never stood more then 5 min. We both would leave around 8 in the morning. The form take 1 min to fill in, ok we do this at home as we have a pile of them:-). It sometimes takes me more time at the 2 checkpoints then the whole border process. Are the forms only available at the border or can one get these online?
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 08:57
If one travels to Muscat, can one speed up the process at the border by maybe filling in forms beforehand etc..?
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 12:31
I had them in yesterday and am actually very impressed with their service. I didn't think that it was too expensive either.
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 10:16
Am encouraged by the positive comments on ''wearing'' ''grey highlights rather than colouring. I used to highlight my light brown hair but have to say these days my hair is totally highlighted grey/white to a streaky ash blonde colour which I always wanted anyway and it provides a soft frame to my less than wrinkle free face. Why not give your grey lights a chance to show - you might like the result?? I'm not quite that grey yet, hence I prefer to cover it up...I'm not willing to have the same hair color for the next 50 years yet ;)
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 10:41
Great news, thank you :)
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 10:40
oh...missed that part. Can I blame the new format, or do I have to admit to being half brain dead today? the new format is just a bit too open for my liking and I keep missing things too
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 10:35
I shall give it a go then and will search for the product starting with K ;)
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:49
Ah, ok. Don't where you are but I noticed a pet grooming place in Motor City the other night. The Shampooch van is always in the Ranches too. Not sure what nationality the staff are though. Ummm... perhaps it was a one off but my pooch got cut and came home highly traumatised after a visit to one of the groomers in MC. Prob not allowed to mention the name - there are two groomers there I think... so... Anyway I go to Woof in Al Quoz or Alice at Positive Paws, Umm Suqeem. No complaints at either of those. I personally wouldn't touch MC with a bargepole. Or any of the other groomers located within pet supplies shops. Those where the two groomers I had in mind, but Woof is currently one groomer short and have nothing available and Alice has left Positive Paws :(
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:30
Can you get some doggy shampoo and brush and do it yourself? Might be better than getting a stranger if she doesn't take too well to others. I tried that but she is too matted...a professional is definitely needed.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:27
For framing I can recommend the shop within the old Park & Shop complex down Al Wasl Road. We'd tried many others before, but this one proofed to be the best one for our needs.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 10:24
If you don't like the job, I would consider it ;) The commute sounds not bad at all as you are always going against traffic. I guess 20 to 30 minute commute within Dubai is a very reasonable time.
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 11:10
*bump*
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 10:14
Diamante, for how many people is the event for? And what is the main nationality?
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 10:09
Another question would be what is worth seeing in Muscat? Any nice markets, old town? What's a must see? Thank you
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 10:15
The weekend......... 5 hours to go; but who is counting? You are counting..... I am waiting. Counting, waiting, excited
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 09:36
Even when working within a FreeZone a visa needs to be issued. Unless of course you are on your husband's sponsorship.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 11:19
Stuart Marshall at Liquid Mortgages is excellent and should be able to help you. With regards to tax, you do have to pay tax on your rental income however you have a tax free allowance which is around 8,000 ie you can earn 8000 pounds profit from rental before having to pay tax. So basically if the rental income get's used for the mortgage payment and there is no other income there is no profit as such and there won't be any tax...did I understand that correctly. Thanks for the contact, I shall try them later on today.
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 10:02
pollydxb1 - i live in the marina so its not going to be possible to go boxing with you, such a shame ! does anyone go boxing in the marina area? i do allot of boxing with my PT and really enjoy it ! i downloaded the circuit factory diet plan yesterday but even that seems so extreme and boring ! how ever i will try it for a couple of weeks, does anyone go to the circuit factory classes, i would like to try them but i dont really want to go alone. Todays lunch - small brown bread tuna sandwich, no mayo a small scraping of low fat cream cheese with extra salad ! yummy !!! The circuit factory is amazing. They offer these challenges and I followed it twice for 2 weeks each and at the end of it I had lost a good stone, but even better was the way your body had shaped. It was very tough the first week, but then at least the pain disappeared. I managed to keep the weight off, and just kind off followed the diet, like the snack and breakfast part and much less sauces and carbohydrates in the evening. When I went there the first time I felt like you a bit apprehensive and didn't really want to go, but this is the only exercise class I've ever been to, where shape, age, fitness level doesn't matter and everyone is just in the same boat. Good luck to you ! edited by Cleopatra on 07/01/2013 <em>edited by Cleopatra on 07/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 09:55
I always had mine in a baby carrier and shopping was very easy. As soon as the check-out guys saw the baby, someone came and helped unload the trolley and then of course pack it all up.
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 09:40
I keep hearing of people who have "jet-setter" bosses with PA's working from home. I would love to do something like that, but any idea where one would look for a job like that? I am not an authority on this, but in my personal experience here with the economy the way it is now the opportunity to have a flexible from home job seems to be disappearing. Dh has always had a PA but in recent years their work load has increased as the pay has lowered and the options for flexibility are no longer there. I could be wrong (sounds like a good gig!) but I think its very hard to find good PA jobs nowadays and even more difficult to find one with that sort of perk :( Shouldn't stop you from looking though. Check financial companies that is where the bulk of those jobs will be - good luck! I think you might be right there fandrew :(
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 13:01
Aquaventure might be more fun, but the height restrictions are better at Wild Wadi as one is allowed on the rides with 1.10 metres. edited by Cleopatra on 20/12/2012 <em>edited by Cleopatra on 20/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 11:45
Thank you Ladies, I am grateful for all your help and have finally booked at the Dubai Creek Golf Club...Merry Christmas!
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 11:38
There is currently a lovely Thomas collection on dubizzle. It's huge and if my DS didn't have one I would definitely get it.
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 11:35
You can get Fujifilm Instant Camera in MOE at the camera shop near Carefour. I just don't know if they have the model you are searching for.
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 13:55
Hi Cleopatra we just booked a brunch for Christmas day at the Millennium Airport Hotel. I think they have availability - they also have kids entertainment. AED 295 with house beverages and AED 95 for kids. That sounds good - which one of the restaurant is it?
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 13:11
Thanks Jac, there would be 5 adults and 1 child
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 12:49
I looked yesterday at ELC and they have a beautiful blue one and borders has a unisex one from Melissa & Doug. Good luck
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 07:45
I've heard that in some part of the country the average speed cameras are going to be installed to prevent the acceleration and abrupt breaking in between cameras.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 11:10
Most wooden train sets interlink and you can get additional pieces later on. It all depends how much money you would like to spend. You can get a set from IKEA and they are not bad really. The best ones around seem to be from the make Brio, but obviously they are a bit more costly, also Thomas has a nice selection.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 07:16
Thanks Ladies, will make my way through all the suggested stores and hopefully I will find what I am looking for.
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 12:32
Does anyone know what they are? I tried to call them but no answer. Many thanks!
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 08:01
I would love to volunteer again which I used to do in Kindergartens, but now that I am working full-time and have a young child, volunteering isn't an option therefore I would prefer a part-time or full-time position, so that I can leave my current job.
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 12:39
I flew Qatar about 3 years ago and it was that bad that I wasn't going to fly them again. However, this year the tickets were so much cheaper that we gave Qatar another go...but all I can say is, never ever again! Can't stand their procedures, services....
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 09:43
shame this rule didn't come in earlier...I'm sure my company would not have forced me then to change my sponsorship from my DH's, which I didn't want to do in the first place.
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 13:32
Tchibo in Ibn Battuta had some recently
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 12:20
until when is your nanny will be away?there were summer camps at the moment for kids,where do you live?all the mall has it.ibn batuta,dubai marina mall etc. summer camps starts at 9am till 1 or 2 pm It would be for the whole of December...so no camps I guess.
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 12:20
until when is your nanny will be away?there were summer camps at the moment for kids,where do you live?all the mall has it.ibn batuta,dubai marina mall etc. summer camps starts at 9am till 1 or 2 pm It would be for the whole of December...so no camps I guess.
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 12:26
What are the opening timings and also will it be available throughout the whole summer?
 
 
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