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Latest post on 17 May 2014 - 19:47
Quite some time ago there was mention of a New Skin product representation in Dubai. Can anyone remember / refresh my memory?
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 13:14
Thanks for the tip, Marroosh...
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 13:35
Milongas: Sunday at Asado / Palace Hotel Monday at La Parilla / Jumeirah Beach Hotel Tuesday at St Maxim's / MoE Wednesday at La Pachanga / Hilton Jumeirah Beach Thursday at Habtoor Grand Hotel Friday at Latin Soul (see Facebook), Tecom They usually start around 9.30/10 pm and some include shows.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 13:32
Argentinian Tango classes for beginners & intermediates are given by Tango Dubai - next new course ( four evenings of two hours each) starts on the first Tuesday of April; location is St Maxim's in MoE (the very end of the food court) at 8 pm; come 7.30 for registration. More information on Tango Dubai's Facebook site. It's a beautiful dance, and great exercise! <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 25/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 16:39
Is he eating normally? Is he in discomfort? He could be trying to bring some fur "balls" up...
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 15:26
Do you have a rental car? If this is the case, they keep hold of it to ensure you pay the fine, then you go to the station to collect it. It is perfectly normal (although slightly annoying and a little wrong) and very annoying when you have to sign the form which is in Arabic. [b'>[i'>Really should be in both languages[/b'>.[/i'>['>Hope you get it sorted Why? It's in the language of this country. edited by crystalsindubai on 05/03/2012 In all fairness Crystals, Arabic was only made the "official language" of the UAE in 2008. It isn't like this "Arabic only" policy goes back to the beginning of man and we come along and demand it be another language! English is a dominant language especially in government hence the rule coming into place. The majority of the western expat population do not read Arabic and maybe that makes us who don't read it (including some who can speak it but not read it) irritating or frustrating to the police who are asked for assistance, but I also don't think she was wrong to request or want to sign a legal document in a common language (like English) that she can understand. I would NEVER sign a LEGAL document in another language and would not feel that I should be forced simply because I am in a country that doesn't offer it in English....Period. or "The End" ;) ....It would not be sensible for people to ever do this who did not feel powerless or scared and that is not what the Dubai government or police want of course. Given the dynamic of THIS city (being Dubai and not the remote regions of Cambodia) is is fair to ask that police forms also be in English. As far as anything in writing, I learned the hard way in business that if it isn't in writing the "conversation never happened." But what if the writing is in another language? Did THAT conversation happen? Can you honestly say you sign anything about your child (for example) in a foreign language no matter what you were told or promised to the contrary? PS: I did not have to sign anything (in any language) to get my license back from the police?[ [color=#000066'>In all fairness to our host country, it is quite irrelevant when that decision about their language being THE official language was taken. Having lived here for almost four decades, I am very much aware and grateful at having been treated both by Police, other officials and the national people more courteously than foreigners would be in my own home country. I have signed Arabic traffic tickets on (too) many occasions, and have had the occasion to argue it out later - and sometimes winning. Legal documents? Yes, of course I would affix my signature underneath the English text, very much aware that in Court the Arabic text will prevail. That is the reality, and I have made my choice to accept this all those years ago. Why do so many foreign residents expect their opinions and expectations be accommodated by a host country? Are we more superior because we speak English?[/color'> <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 05/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 14:05
Do you have a rental car? If this is the case, they keep hold of it to ensure you pay the fine, then you go to the station to collect it. It is perfectly normal (although slightly annoying and a little wrong) and very annoying when you have to sign the form which is in Arabic. [b'>[i'>Really should be in both languages[/b'>.[/i'>['>Hope you get it sorted Why? It's in the language of this country. <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 05/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 10:30
Hi Sugarikena There are quite a few places around - try Hama Varie-Farley (http://www.abudhabipottery.com/) - she is living here and gives lessons here and Abu Dhabi. Alternatively Ductac have a number of classes (http://www.ductac.org/) or there is an art centre down the road between Mercatio and Town Centre in Jumeriah (sorry, don't know the name). Good luck and hope you enjoy. It's the Dubai International ARt Center, tel 04-3444 398 - also see website
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 21:30
Thanks ladies for helping get the word out about her :) I have a friend sleeping in her room until Sunday and she is loving the company and coming out of her shell. It will be tough on her when my friend leaves so I am hoping this is the week a family finds this lovely girl :) Any good news SueB? Have reposted on FB...
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 21:24
so no exit fee if you leave via the Hatta crossing but if you use the RAK crossing 35dhs is that correct? but 50 dhs to enter Oman either way? sooo confusing Sorry, don't know about exit fees in RAK, in Hatta there are definitely no exit fees.
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 18:54
@ Lady D: Dubai Immigration gives you 30 days + 10 days before applying a daily fine. And no, no questions asked when making repeat trips. @ Kateh: the 10 days grace is definitely operational, both at RAK and Hatta, and I believe also the airport. Important to calculate correctly with the date of entry being the first day. <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 04/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 18:48
OK, so my LL lives!! I spoke to him last week about what we were going to do about renewing my contract and he said he would call me at the end of the month, well I suppose a few days late isn't too bad. Anyway, tomorrow is the last day of my tenancy contract and the LL now wants to meet with me on Tuesday night to discuss. He wants to move in in June but has only given me 6 weeks notice instead of 12 months. Prior to this he wanted to sell and then he wanted to increase the rent.... I smell a little rat. Anyway tuesday night is the night and I am going to stick to my guns and tell him that I want to stay for another 12 months minus the amount of repair bills I have had to pay for that he would not pay. (AED3600 Air con, etc etc) Wish me luck, I'll let you know what happens. To all the other ladies on this thread, did you get anywhere with your LL and/or RERA?? Prior to your Tuesday meeting perhaps it would be good to know from Rera/Rent Committee what kind of proof the LL needs to provide that he does want to move in himself !
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 13:14
Don't know if I explained myself properly when I posted. I was surprised as the last time we went did a visa run to enable us to stay in Dubai, it was 200 dhs each at the Oman office. Our Dubai residency visa has expired so yesterday we went to Hatta. No exit fee. Carried on to the Oman visa office, said we were coming straight back into Dubai, 50 dhs each. Back to Hatta, no re-entry fee, passport stamped with 30 day visitor visa for Dubai. BTW there is a Pizza Hut upstairs in the Oman visa building. Very good pizza. edited by amelia on 04/03/2012 Thank you, Amelia, that looks like good news! Am due for another run around March 20 - will enjoy the pizza...
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 10:16
Does it make a difference if you are on a residence visa or a visit visa in the UAE?
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 10:13
There's a new Lebanese restaurant on the lakeside upper level of Cluster C (the middle building). Had shawerma, sish taouk and tabouleh... all very delicious, and yes, they deliver. Also tried out the JUstFalafel in Cluster D, very tasty, not greasy! JustFalafel they dont have shawarma , only Falafel but give a try its tasty and great edited by aline_jlt on 03/03/2012 That's correct Aline - didn't mention it as I thought the name indicates that fact... just delicious falafell.
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 09:34
There's a new Lebanese restaurant on the lakeside upper level of Cluster C (the middle building). Had shawerma, sish taouk and tabouleh... all very delicious, and yes, they deliver. Also tried out the JUstFalafel in Cluster D, very tasty, not greasy!
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Latest post on 01 March 2012 - 19:14
So sweet... will circulate details. Hope you'll find a suitable home soon!
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 19:19
coco pops, let us know how you find the prices there. I went there before Christmas last year, asked about their pots of poinsettia just to compare - and they were more expensive than Ace Hardware prices! A friend and I were looking for carpets/rugs. Bargained a rug quoted at AED 2,000 (by an Afghan) down to AED 200.... Be shameless in your bargaining! <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 27/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 09:29
Odd...its a lot quieter now in the Springs The eye of the storm, perhaps?
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 08:49
I would say it's approximately an hours drive from Dubai using the Bypass Road up till the Sharjah Airport-Dhaid road. Don't know when exactly the market opens, but by 11 am on Fridays it certainly is open for business. And yes, quite touristy - many of the tour buses stop over there. And bargaining is definitely called for! <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 26/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 20:55
Hi It's a welcome stopover on the way. Don't take the new road they opened in December, or you will miss it! Ahhhh, that's good to know, thanks....
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Latest post on 25 February 2012 - 19:35
Hi Coco Pops, Also called the Friday Market - you'll find it just before Masafi in the mountains. They offer, plants, fruit, veggies, pettery, carpets, tourist stuff, restarants/refreshments, etc. It's a welcome stopover on the way.
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 11:08
So very sorry, Alison, to hear of your terrible loss. Thinking of you and your family.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 13:22
You could try [email protected], she specializes on the labour law & used to give seminars for professionals.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 07:28
Good morning SD, thanks for the tip; however, as I am not a member (i.e. not entitled to post) and time is of the essence, would you be so kind as to copy that into this group's forum - always presuming you are a member... ? Will you join the evening?
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 18:39
but where is the rain? WHERE IS THE RAIN???! That's been blown away with the wind ....
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 21:00
[b'>[/b'>arabian adventures are the best! the rest are all rubbish!! yes ALL!! arabian adventures, yes bit more expensive but your getting a high quality service, Sheikh owns it... edited by layla123 on 09/02/2012 edited by layla123 on 09/02/2012 @ layla: There are quite a few great tour operators, AA being one of them. Are you working for AA with an interest to rubbish all else?
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 20:30
Seconding the Majlis Gallery in the Bastakiya. It is actually the oldest art gallery in town and forever has interesting exhibitions happening.
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 18:46
@ MaiTai: Even though I can't offer the complete product you are looking for your Mom, I do have for sale lapis lazuli cabochons that could be fashiond by a jeweller into earrings. They are 12mm diameter and of prime color. If interested, please advise.
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 13:34
Try if Tavola can help. As an alternative, inquire with Anne Cook of The Healing Zone who in earlier years represented and sold Cafetiere products.
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 13:31
Fossil Rock - anyt time!
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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 13:22
Thanks for posting this.... very enlightening & clearing up many misconceptions!
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 17:03
If you've seen one - multiply that by ten! They usually come out at night... I used Ridapest, tel 343 7663, they are fast and efficient. They use the spray only in the most necessary places, such as drains, etc. and gel in the rest. If you have children or pets, prepare to be out of the apartment / villa for 4 hours.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 11:04
I would be very careful with all those sprays, even though they are touted to be safe.... they are very toxic! Be especially careful spraying the white goods which you are then using for your food. Why not call a pest control service yourself and ask then to use gel which are placed in strategic locations around your home. This would have to be repeated every 4-6 months, or so. In the meantime, use baking powder along doors, behind fridge, stove, and especially under the kitchen sink .
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 19:51
hello crystal, i hope ur point abt the parking is true in my cluster since we don't have a parking spot in our contract... let's hope for the best :) Hi again, Munnus, do check with your landlord if he has an assigned parking space, or inquire with the Facilities Management Office in your building. However, even if he does not, there IS ample parking... If there is assigned parking for your apartment, do not agree to be charged extra in case you are being asked to do so. <em>edited by crystalsindubai on 28/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 19:07
Hi munnus, I have lived in a very spacious apartment in the Lake View Tower (Cluster B) for 1 1/2 years now, and if I'm correct your tower is in Cluster C - so I can actually wave to you! I much prefer the generosity of space over here compared to the crowdedness (both in terms of space and people) of the Marina, and even though the general infrastructure is a bit "way behind" the metro bridge provides an easy connection. Wish you a good move to your new accommodation... hello Crystal... i hope we can gather when i move in and wave to each other more closely :D but what do u mean by the infrastructure is way behind the metro bridge? Oh dear, classical error of missing punctuation! should be reading: .... way behind; the metro bridge .... Other advantages of JLT over the Marina: - ample parking whereas the Marina is an absolute nightmare - generally more generous living area (large part of Marina apartments are small compared to JLT/JBR not considered)
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 21:37
Hi munnus, I have lived in a very spacious apartment in the Lake View Tower (Cluster B) for 1 1/2 years now, and if I'm correct your tower is in Cluster C - so I can actually wave to you! I much prefer the generosity of space over here compared to the crowdedness (both in terms of space and people) of the Marina, and even though the general infrastructure is a bit "way behind" the metro bridge provides an easy connection. Wish you a good move to your new accommodation...
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 11:33
I'd always want some hibiscus on my balcony... so many beautiful colors and types!
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 10:10
Carpetland...
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 10:39
... remembering the snowfall in the RAK mountains a few years ago.... definitely a first in recorded history!
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 11:40
not qualified or experienced (but since when has that ever stopped anyone posting on here lol),...i'd say that since signs cross over months they are different to birth stones..ie i'm a Gemini which is mid June and my stone will be for June but there will be the signs either side of me (er cancer and leo ??? just guessing) who are also June but different signs.... happy to be corrected by someone who actually knows what they are talking about lol That's my understanding as well. In the older civilization's teachings they would definitely have referred to zodiacs, the month stones being a more recent addtion. Each zodiac refers to approximately five or six birthstones (perhaps accounting for various facts such as ascending /descending, time of birth, etc.), whilst there is only one month stone which often is then also referring to one or the other zodiac that falls into this time frame. It does not mean, however, that you should not wear any other stone you fancy...
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 11:16
Another option would be to make an arrangement with a licenced shop wherein they agree to take in your hand-crafted goods a) on a consignment basis, or b) on a space-rental basis (fixed rate); this one "bending" the shop's own tenancy contract a bit, but often done inofficially. If you are looking for a permanent solution, this would be worth lookng into.
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 15:06
Im a Virgo,ascendant Aries (just found out ;) ) Birthstones for Virgo: Tiger eye, carnelian, lapis lazuli, imperial topaz, jasper, azurite, citrine Month stone for August: Peridot Month stone for September: Sapphire What does that mean? In many civilizations when choosing a lucky stone/jewelry, etc. they consider your zodia, month, day of your birth before deciding what one should wear. So here's your choice of personalized stones... if you like!
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 15:03
am an April Taurus... and the Birthstones for the Taurus: agate, carnelian, moss agate, rhodochrosite, rose quartz, emerald Month stone for April: Diamond Month stone for May: Emerald
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 15:00
Old Goat !! - Capricorn Dec 26th Birthstones of Capricorn: Malachite, Moss agate, Onyx, Smoky quartz, green and black Tourmaline Month stone for December: Turquoise
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 14:58
Pisces Birthstones for Pieces: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Fluorite, Coral, Opal, Moonstone, Pearl and Sugilite Month stone for February: Amethyst Month stone for March: Acquamarine
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 14:55
Gemini (16 June) Birthstones for Gemini: the aquamarine, clear quartz, amber, chalcedony, imperial topaz, moonstone & citrine Month stone for June: the Pearl
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 14:53
Im a Virgo,ascendant Aries (just found out ;) ) Birthstones for Virgo: Tiger eye, carnelian, lapis lazuli, imperial topaz, jasper, azurite, citrine Month stone for August: Peridot Month stone for September: Sapphire
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 14:51
Sep 26 libra Birthstones for Libra: Tourmaline, rose quartz, smoky quartz, red coral, opal, aquamarine & jade Month stone for September: sapphire
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 15:32
The Moevenpick un Oud Metha do a good cheese fondue, used to have a dedicated fondue evening...
 
 
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