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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 09:35
Do you mean FROM the 7s before the weekend? If not, the sports shop next to Ski Dubai usually has jerseys in their rugby section.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 16:35
Just report the couriers name to the company if you're unhappy with the service
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 15:33
Try the party shop opposite Welcare Hospital. I'm pretty sure they had the sort of stuff you're looking for
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 14:32
There will certainly be people there in fancy dress, but it is by no means the 'dress code'. Just a bit of fun if you like. I wouldn't say 'smart' was the way to go AT ALL. Shorts/flip flops is more like it. Enjoy!
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 10:24
Would a salon sell to you?
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 17:13
We don't have a pool in the garden, but it is fully grassed. Sprinklers on twice a day but thankfully our LL installed a borehole for watering. I would have to ask DH about how dewa is split (that's a blue job in our house and I am blissfully ignorant!)
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 17:06
not expensive...but very far ...in the desert,....:( for this reason they are cheap This is an Urban Myth! I actually find it very central in a funny way. Easy access onto Emirates Road or Al Khail, 15 mins to MCC, 15 mins to DM or Trade Centre, 25 mins to MoE. In response to BH, our A/Cs are central. We don't pay separate service fees in addition to our rent. As for DEWA, I think we average 2-3k a month
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 16:26
Usually the bride's parents (or the bride) pays for everything associated with the wedding: Wedding dress Brides maid/witness dresses and accessories Reception etc Groom's parents (or the groom) pays for: Flowers Cars Gifts for the wedding party (including the brides maids or witnesses) Marriage contract, Nikah (or church and priest) Contract money for bride This was in my day but maybe with "progress" things have changed. I do expect to pay for less for my sons and a lot for my daughter when they marry. I think with people getting married later in life and more 2nd marriages (after one party is divorced), the traditional way wedding finances were handled has progressed. Personally, I didn't want the 'traditional way' because I felt it gave other people too much control! Sorry to side step the original question! I think anything goes these days. Whatever suits the individual couple and their circumstances.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 15:15
I understand it's pretty common from my recent following on bridal forums. (which having just been a bride myself is extensive to say the least!!) However, it usually comes under the agreement that the bridesmaid has more say in choosing the gown. Personally, I wouldn't dream of asking bm's to cough up for the dress but I guess some brides just aren't in the financial position to pay for them (especially if there are several bridesmaids) Maybe that's why there's so many on Ebay!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 15:12
I understand it's pretty common from my recent following on bridal forums. (which having just been a bride myself is extensive to say the least!!) However, it usually comes under the agreement that the bridesmaid has more say in choosing the gown. Personally, I wouldn't dream of asking bm's to cough up for the dress but I guess some brides just aren't in the financial position to pay for them (especially if there are several bridesmaids)
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:51
I was going to have lessons before my wedding but we just ran out of time in the end. So I can't personally recommend them from attending a class (private or group) but I can say that they were good at communicating, sending emails, answering my questions etc. I'm still keen to learn, so once things have calmed down I may still drag my DH there for the lessons we never got round to prior to the wedding!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:34
Try this: http://www.arthurmurraydubai.com/
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 20:17
The wedding shop or murad. Murad is cheaper (located in the same mall as mr. Benns)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 19:38
With Christmas coming up, they'll be available everywhere. Ive bought them in spinneys and c4 in previous years
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 18:13
New Nissan Xterra's are over AED100,000
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 17:58
A bit disappointing I thought it might have been something a bit juicy ;) Afraid not..... maybe tomorrow (Thursday). Stay tuned...;)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 17:50
Nothing as far as I could see! No one had responded to the OP questions on cabin crew salary/living costs, so she was asking how to delete. Struck me as a bit odd tbh!
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 16:28
try Energetic Panacea, Al Wasl Rd
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 16:21
I watched this film on a flight and thought it was fantastic. I was absolutely glued to the end. However, like others said, it's stayed with me and really made me think. Everyone 'thinks' they will have lovely babies who grow into lovely children and beyond. BUT what if you don't? It's terrified me actually, as someone who doesn't have children yet. Thought provoking stuff indeed.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 11:17
How about juicing your own? Then you'll know exactly what's in it
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:45
We are thinking of doing exactly the same, as all our family are back in the UK. After a load of work related stress we can't afford to go there and none of them can afford to come here. No offence to those of you with children, but we would love somewhere reasonably child free. Sorry :( Maybe we should have a 'couples with no children/Christmas lunch' thread !!!! (apologies in advance, just being michievious!) :) I feel the same! Please don't shoot me down in flames, but I seriously would love to go somewhere without kids. I honestly don't have a problem with families going out, but just for this once, would prefer not. :)I feel the same! <em>edited by coffee_mate on 20/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:33
We are thinking of doing exactly the same, as all our family are back in the UK. After a load of work related stress we can't afford to go there and none of them can afford to come here. No offence to those of you with children, but we would love somewhere reasonably child free. Sorry :( Maybe we should have a 'couples with no children/Christmas lunch' thread !!!! (apologies in advance, just being michievious!) :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:23
Please Mods, can you do this?! I've just spent over an hour trying to compile a list of possible places for Christmas dinner. I've literally trawlled the Internet searching on every hotel/restaurant website I can think of! It would be great to have all the info in one place. I guess Time Out will do a feature, but we're racing towards the 'Big Day' and I've not seen anything from them yet (unless I've missed it! If not, I think they are leaving it a bit late!) This week's Time-Out has a list of 28 Christmas brunches to book now.... surely all the best places have been fully booked for ages already - aren't you leaving it a bit late ? Totally agree! But there is only 2 of us so keeping fingers crossed I can find a little space somewhere We usually stay in, but I don't fancy cooking this year. Great, will grab a copy of Time Out this week. Thanks :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:17
I'm happy to contribute my research to it!!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:06
Please Mods, can you do this?! I've just spent over an hour trying to compile a list of possible places for Christmas dinner. I've literally trawlled the Internet searching on every hotel/restaurant website I can think of! It would be great to have all the info in one place. I guess Time Out will do a feature, but we're racing towards the 'Big Day' and I've not seen anything from them yet (unless I've missed it! If not, I think they are leaving it a bit late!)
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 10:18
I don't now about the plant souk but 'Plant Street' in Satwa will do them. As do Spinneys.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 09:49
Hasn't this been done to death? :\:
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 17:10
I couldn't resist...... Guess what we're having for dinner tonight! hahaha. Thanks OP!
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 12:50
We have a policy with AXA. Done it online, very easy
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 12:09
really...i chked spinneys a couple of times....will chk again... thanks In Spinney's I find it in the fruit and veg section. Usually in the same area as the packets of imported fresh rosemary, thyme etc. Just ask them to point you in the right direction.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 12:03
Spinneys, Choith's, Carrefour... Any supermarket really
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 15:36
We recently had the outlaws over. And FIL is on lots of different medication. Didn't want to worry MIL so said nothing and all was fine. She always puts his medication in those "Take for a week" tubs anyway. What if it wasn't 'all fine'?!! Surely she had a prescription and letter from the doctor with her?
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 15:34
I thought about doing this for my FIL as he also has the badge in UK. However, the minute they started talking about attesting things I changed my mind! That was one stress MIL didn't need on top of everything else. Obviously I don't know how mobile your FIL is, but with mine, we found it no problem to 'unload' him at the door and put him in his wheelchair, then go off to park the car. (if we were going to a mall for example). There is a link with some info on the RTA site. Maybe worth contacting them as well.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 15:12
Nope and not likely to after their blatent advertising on here!
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 15:01
It was going to be rented in my name anyway as he doesn't have a credit card. They were still asking for his passport copy though :0(
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 10:53
[b'>Adult [/b'>cocktail party? is there any other kind or am i missing something? Do people really give cocktail parties for their children? Or maybe it's one of 'those' adult parties?! Hehe... OP, if you do a search you will find lots of recs. I've done this recently-lime tree cafe, fibber magees are two off the top of my head.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 13:38
thats awesome.... ill definetely get one... how much is it and where did you buy it from? please tell me its in the UAE..... also how much weight did you lose using this? edited by miss stranger on 13/11/2012 You can get it here, but mine was given as a present so I don't know the exact cost. I think it was purchased from Carrefour for around AED 900. As for the weight issue, I don't really know as we have had guests I haven't juiced religiously. I will when they have gone though! For me, it's not so much about loosing weight (although that would be a nice side effect!) I'm more interested in the health benefits of getting the extracted vitamins and minerals into my system as fast as possible.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 13:17
if anyone is interested, i have the order form for jum beach hotel - turkey for 6-8 people is 795 You can just download it from their website also
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 12:55
This one, coffee mate? looks pretty awesome http://www.juicemaster.com/philips-avance-juicer-hr1871 That's the baby! It has seriously changed my life (well, diet at least!) I use it at least once a day, usually twice and that's without being on any of the programmes. I have just fallen in love with juicing! And this machine makes it a complete doddle
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 12:52
is it a mixer or a juicer? It's a juicer. Comes with a free copy of one of Jason Vale's books too. It's what got me into it.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 12:43
Hi coffee mate. Sorry to hear about your nightmare and hope your FIL is ok now. Thanks for the advice... This isn't an easy process! Any other suggestions / advice welcome! Thanks MK. Just to update you on this, the company from where the policy was purchased has turned out to be ok in the end. FIL is out of hospital now and insurance have arranged a BC upgrade for their flight home, along with transport to their house on arrival at LHR (which is 2 hours away) The problem seems to be that there were too many links in the chain when trying to get admitted/approval at the hospital. Because the company are not in the UAE, they have to use another company on their behalf. Maybe worth trying them for a quote as they were one of very few who would consider FIL www.mapfreassistance.ie
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 12:37
Buy a juicer and download Jason Vale's apps. Much cheaper. I had a look at your link, and it's very similar to Jason's juices! i bought a juicer just yesterday from Spinneys. turned out its complicated and it will take you 30 minutes to wash every part once your done. so decided to pack it up and store it with all the other useless things i often buy :'( Do you know any juicer that is quick and easy to clean? Philips Avance is fantastic. Quick and easy to use and clean. I literally rinse it out after use. Takes one minute, max! <em>edited by coffee_mate on 13/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 11:20
Buy a juicer and download Jason Vale's apps. Much cheaper. I had a look at your link, and it's very similar to Jason's juices!
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 12:59
Thanks - does that mean anyone can use it? I just emailed my insurance company and they say I'm not covered for Rashid and I saw someone posted saying their father in law wasn't able to be treated there because his insurance doesn't cover it. I just cant' seem to get straight answers from my insurance company when I ask where I would go in an emergency like an A&E in UK or an ER in USA. We're not covered for City Hospital - appear to only be covered for Emirates Hospital, Jebel Ali, Medcare or Welcare. I'm guessing all 3 have A&E facilities? Just wanted to add...Had there of been a bed available in Rashid Hospital, we would have probably paid to leave him there. Even though the insurance company said RH wasn't one of their hospitals, their prices were not extortionate anyway. We would have happily paid. I know that defeats the point of insurance though! Credit to Rashid Trauma Centre - he was in almost 24 hours and the only thing we were charged for was radiographs. AED 50 and that was only because we wanted an additional copy for the next hospital.
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 11:25
Experiencing this at the moment unfortunately... FIL had a fall, broken hip and was automatically taken to Rashid Hospital Trauma Centre by the ambulance. They were very thorough and the nurses brilliant. However, the insurance company said he wasn't covered to be there and there were no beds available in RH anyway. So after many hours of phone calls to the insurance company, he was finally tranferred to City Hospital last night. Like you, only a couple of companies would cover him. Unfortunately, although we got there in the end, it has been a complete nightmare. Heaven forbid, if it was something life threatening, I would fear the worst because it literally took the insurance company hours and hours to pass approval for payment guarantee. Without that, City Hospital would not admit. Whichever company you deal with, make sure you know in advance where he can be taken and exactly what is covered.
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 20:45
my DS and I cant eat them anymore!! Surely that's a good thing?!
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 12:53
DSO was the original owner but if you can find one that has been sold by them to a private owner, then rent directly from that new owner.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 12:33
Maybe try to find a flat direct from the owner?
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 17:08
I believe Queens has been recommended before - that's where I'm going to enquire for my dress which is all lace/beading. I can't remember which mall its in (on beach rd) but I think It's The Beach Centre.
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 13:09
Wish the things were illegal here in the UK. You get muppets setting the things off for weeks before the 5th of November and messing about with them to the terror of elderly people and pets. Bah humbug LOL!! I will never forget being 8 years old in hospital for a minor op. The poor boy in the bed next to me had half his face blown off by a firework. Yes, they are pretty but I'd urge anyone not to let them off at home. It's safer to go to an organised event (here or anywhere for that matter)
 
 
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