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Latest post on 06 April 2011 - 14:57
I assume you mean this one http://emiratesgolffederation.com
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 12:31
There is a lady here that makes the most beautiful cakes. I came across her through facebook and it's called i make cakes...have a look.
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 11:46
I don't think we can go anymore, if anyone wants my tickets at the same price we bought them (the buy one get one free offer). Oh, I would be very interested...for some reason I didn't year of any offers. Please drop me a line if they are still available <em>edited by Cleopatra on 07/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 13:20
Oh I wish they put the Here & Now tickets on again...was abroad when they were on nabit...I really wanted some
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 12:23
Tickets are still being advertised on the website-odd really? that's very odd!!!
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 12:21
I received an email saying it will be postponed...but they are refunding the money which is as good as being canceled. This is the email received: [i'>“It is with great regret that Picnic on the Park scheduled for 8th April 2011 at Dubai Media City has had to be postponed due to unexpected circumstances which are out of our control. We are looking to reschedule the event as soon as possible. All tickets purchased will be refunded via the respective outlets with our sincere apologies." [/i'> SIAN will inform you of the rescheduled date via their website as soon as possible.
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 19:12
Thanks Izzy, but none of them seem to be free even though they say they are :(
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 12:59
I then want the drip option as I want to save money ;) How far do they dig them in? Can you still go over them with the lawnmower? SamD, which company did you use?
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:48
Cleopatra , klee suggested mini monsters next Tuesday, would u and dubaicat like to join us? Cleopatra, I didn't catch your email and nows it seems you deleted it! :( Oh, I would love to join, but will only know on the Tuesday if I can make it or not. I am penciled in for a little surgery and not sure how quickly I'm going to be back on my feet. What time is everyone meeting? com <em>edited by Cleopatra on 09/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 07:36
I double checked with my DH and unfortunately they only seem to do the renewals there as the clinic doesn't do x-rays, which is required for the first visa...sorry ladies. I guess than you will have to go to one of the not so nice places like Satwa. Requirements: passport copy DH, salary certificate DH, 2 passport fotos you, cash. Process: Typing centre, medical and once the report comes back immigration. There is one at the Dnata building on SZR. Good Luck...I am fortunate that my DH is all into this so only tag along generally.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 09:21
Cleopatra, I really feel for my son and want some friends for him. He gets so excited in malls when he see''s other children. I feel if I don't do something I will be depriving him, also I am not working so I should make a better effort. But I really find it difficult to meet people here with children of similar age group. Look like this is the best place for that! :) It's a bit like me, so hopefully with EW we can change this. Where is your location?
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 08:15
Unfortunately Lamzy is a bit too far for me. The Marina would be better, but you are right it seems extremely pricey. Has anyone ever tried the soft play area on Sheikh Zayed Road. I think it's called Little Monsters or something.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 07:58
What is the world coming to. In my country school busses are still the norm and it is save to take them. However saying that, it's extremely rare that children are alone on the bus as each bus stop is kind of a collective one. I think it is sad that parents or any attendant has to go in the bus when the children are just starting to get a little bit of indepence. From my point of view I would prefer for a much better history check of the drivers to be put in place. <em>edited by Cleopatra on 08/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 07:35
Oops, sorry for the late response, but I'm only on EW when at work and when it's busy I don't get a chance anymore. Anyways, the clinic is literally right behind the Union Coop and Choithrams, so just behind Al Wasl.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 10:55
Which place to do you call home?
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 09:54
I guess this is like anything in Dubai, different rules for everyone and different days.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 09:25
The rule is fairly new and only came into place this year. The price mentioned was about 100Dhs., but this was told by one of the security guys, so not sure how true that is.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 09:22
The last present I gave was a huge Fruit Basket.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 08:51
I know how you feel. I would love to have some entertainment for that age group at around 3:30 pm, but it's all seems to be in the morning. Please someone come up with somehting.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 08:49
Oh, I guess an ART link on EW is called for.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 07:51
I went with my DH to the Government Clinic on Al Wasl Road. There you do your medical as well as the Visa as they have an immigration officer onsite. The whole process took less than 3 hours (the medical results take 2 hours so we left and came back after). Because my DH is very organised and dealt with all the paperwork, so don't remember what's required.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 07:45
It seems to be the norm that children don't get paid. My little sister does ballet, had 5 performances in a big theatre and my mum had to pay for the ballet lessons, the costum, invest an awful lot of time driving her back and forth to rehersals as well as the actual performances and in addition had to pay for the theatre tickets to watch her on stage and this was back in Europe.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 07:41
Got mine a very nice one at Zoppini at Burjuman Mall. Unfortunately the shop has closed down, but there is one at the Outlet Mall and definately in some other malls in Dubai. There was a shop in IBN Battuta, I think it was called Elements and they have some lovely stuff for guys. It's not silver but stainless stell. It looks great and it never tarnishes. My DH loves the stuff.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 07:36
Oh there were plenty so here are just the ones I had a conversation with: Don Johnson - absolutely wonderful guy and so much fun Madonna - extremely snotty Guy Ritchie - great guy and so good with kids Tom Hanks - a bit reserved Pierce Brosnan - met him with a great hangover so not the most talkative ;) Rowan Atkinson - wow, nothing like Mr. Bean, even the look is completely different in real life
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 07:29
Yay, I wonder how much longer people will put up with the price hikes. A lot of us are mid-range earners and came to save, but at this rate what is there to save? No more cooking - gas too expensive No more showers - water too expensive No more drinking - alcohol way too expensive etc etc etc
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 07:25
This is true, but I don't know if this is the case for all parks. My friend was asked to obtain a permit for Zabeel Park. And was told to get this via the Park's Administration office which is onsite. He also mentioned that another alternative was the municipality. It has to be obtained a couple of days before and of course they want some money for it. As this process is fairly new, I guess one have to be patient as I'm certain there is no protocol in place yet. Good luck and enjoy the party:)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 22:21
I'm sure that the London Paris nursery offers 2 languages as well and the Blossom Nursery has some lessons in another language.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 22:01
Not sure what type of a Piano you are looking for but we rent ours through De Gallus Instruments. Always been very helpful and have a good reputation renting through many of the expat schools. You can drop them an email at [email protected]. Good Luck!! I'm actually looking for a second-hand one but until I fine one have to go for rental again. I'd prefer if the first option comes along quicker though.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:22
Turning Pointe Music http://www.turningpointe.ae/music-department.html do hire and sale of Pianos and the prices are very reasonable, plus they are very honest!! Something that can't be taken for granted in Dubai!! You were right very nice people, but they don't have the type of piano I am looking for :( I shall carry on looking and with a bit of luck I might find a second hand one. Strangely enough there used to be loads on Dubizzle and there are none now.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:58
A nice selection of loose Tea with Cup/Pot & Strainer.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 14:17
I go up and down in weight about a stone on a regular basis, but it never changes my dress size. It really depends on the person.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:45
I've got the movie at home, but haven't actually watched it as my DH looks at the cover and decides it's too slow and not for him. Is this the case? Is it really not DH suitable?
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:43
Preferred the first movie. Though this one was completely over the top which didn't make it as funny as it could have been.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 13:29
I've just enrolled my DS at The Children's Garden. They start with the language programme at 3 years of age and the nursery sounds marvellous. They have also just opened a second branch in Jumeirah.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 12:54
Consumer Complaints number is 600 54 5555 and their website is http://www.consumerrights.ae/ They have been very helpful in the past, good luck. Thanks a lot. Will give them a call as soon as I leave work and hopefully they will come up with something.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 12:16
Oh, I join my DH to all sporting events when they on a corporate hospitality level. They great fun and you can socialize very well.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 12:10
Abu Dhabi Mosque Tour Picnic at the Polo Club - Fridays Meydan - Watch the races from the Grandstand, cheapest ticket I think start at 50 per person
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:48
i just saw one on notice board at Park n Shop this morning for a upright piano. if that helps Maybe write to 7days saying you feel cheated and see what they come up with. edited by tipahtertipu on 06/02/2011 That does help, thank you. I just need to try and get there or if anyone passes the window and would like to take the phone number would be great too ;)
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 11:46
There is a customer service thing set up - their number is in most shops now, perhaps someone knows the number. You mean it's a customer service complaint line? Haven't heard of it before. I'm so upset that if my mood will not change I'm going to the police after work. Surely if I ask a question to have clarification for an answer this answer must be worth something, especially when asked several times.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 07:47
I know many of you like the different section but I for one liked it all together. I read the threads I'm interested in and leave the others. Now, one has to go to the main menu and go into the next section...this way the exposure to certain subjects is very little and answers come in sparse :(
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 17:20
I don't cope well with change and am still in a bit of shock.... Me too.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 09:10
My sister's baby is due on the 14th...but how many babies do actually turn up on time? They are like husbands really ;)
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 08:57
Easyjet's website says you can't BF on take-off and landing but it doesn't say anything about having to face forward. I fed DS on take-off and landing both flights over Christmas, though, and even when the crew walked past they didn't say anything. I don't remember any such rule from when I worked for EK. But I do remember several crew members who seemed to make up their own rules and try to apply them so I'd have to go and smooth things over! I always breastfed our LO at take-off and landing but find it hilarious that easyjet would say no. I guess one might have to pay extra to be allowed to do that :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 08:53
Plan toys are selling a wooden one, I believe there is a little market stall at the Marina Mall. And if I remember rightly they mentioned something about the speed of the wheel can be adjusted. Not sure how true this is though. I myself got a very sturdy one from Tomy which was bought at the Toystore.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 10:11
Are you feeding weetabix at night as well or only for breakfast? Need something to keep my LO filled up for the night ;)
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 09:57
The likelyhood of you beeing pregnant is quite large and I can only agree with happymommy. However you shouldn't stress yourself. I'm sure you are a great mum now and if there is second one you will grow into the role of being a great mum for two. Women are designed to cope with this and are great in gaining more and more strength. Having had one miscarriage is no indication for further ones. I had experieced the same but fell pregnant again soon after and 9 months later I could welcome our beautiful little baby. So don't let it scare you as it is not the norm. Wishing you all the best!
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 07:11
Following this thread for the 1st time!!!!! Where do I get this DVD? I know where you can get one ;) Would you please share your secret :) <em>edited by Cleopatra on 25/01/2011</em>
 
 
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