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Diamante

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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 14:45
I agree with below, they can not evict you, see my earlier post. I repeat go straight to RERA. I have seen all the copies of title deeds and Dubai court papers that they have provided but I would never trust them, especially if they have their own bad history. I would also stress the importance of ensuring you do not have spare keys floating about anywhere (i.e. with security/maid etc), just for your own assurance.
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 01:09
Hi all I always follow but never post but I'm desperate for a bit of reassurance. Our apartment was sold illegally to our old landlord and the new landlords have issued a notice saying....... Hi, I think I know which Tower you are referring to, as apparently there are a number of properties who this affects. My friends friend has found out some interesting information about this 'new landlord' ..... Who has served you this notice: http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2009/01/dodgy-promises-from-dubai-heav.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012r6v0 I don't know what's fact of what's going on, whether a scam or true but certainly you can see that you need to be careful dealing with this 'new landlord'. They aren't exactly angels. DO NOT SEND ANY PAPERWORK TO THEM. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING WITH THEM DO NOT MEET WITH THEM AND MOST IMPORTANTLY.... DO NOT HAND OVER ANY MONEY .... Just go straight to RERA. !!!!! Their history is all over the internet. edited by Diamante on 24/04/2014 <em>edited by Diamante on 24/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 12:07
Note, all samsung screens are very expensive to replace. Wherever you go to get a quote you won't find it for less than 500 Dhs. It's cheaper to drop & smash an iPhone. Be warned if you are clumsy with your phone.
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Latest post on 24 February 2014 - 09:46
very little info: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/emergencies/crash-causes-huge-delays-on-shaikh-zayed-road-in-dubai-1.1294962
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Latest post on 24 February 2014 - 09:39
I think it was very serious. TIve been told the standstill was due to helicopters needing to attend to an accident. :( TRAFFIC IS STARTING TO MOVING NOW..... <em>edited by Diamante on 24/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 February 2014 - 09:23
Seriously !! I have been in my car park stuck for almost an hour. I have decided to leave my car finally and come back to my place. I can not get out of my building. Please guys be warned. It is simply not moving right now and hasnt been for a good while.
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 12:13
I'm not sure for Terminal 1 maybe someone else can confirm. But for sure this was the case in T3. Finally something free!!! :D
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Latest post on 19 February 2014 - 19:50
Last weekend I took a stroll, the security told me it will open this week. Anyone know if it has before i head out there and only see what I saw on the weekend - just two shops/cafes open. I love how it looks, beautiful! and great sand sculptures if you havent seen them already. If someone can let me know the status as of today please? Thanks.
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Latest post on 19 February 2014 - 19:44
I came in the other week on a night flight, so the longest queues ever but went right to the far end (far right) as the queues looked smaller. To my surprise they were registering passports on an electronic system and registered my passport via 'smartgate'. Apparently next time i can just scan and walk through - note I did not pay anything for this. Good job too as I didnt get chance to buy the egate as I was leaving Dubai so thought I'd do it next time. If smart gate replaces e-gate cards why bother paying for an egate card? If this is free? See link for more info: http://dnrd.ae/en/Services/Pages/Smartgate.aspx
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Latest post on 15 February 2014 - 11:37
Hi ladies, Just wanted to let you know of a really good discount I got when I ordered my new Bed. You simply go to the Mall of Emirates Facebook page, find the Home Centre advert and simply 'Like' it. You can do this in store, as they will print the 20% discount voucher for you. I saved AED 1000 simply by doing this, not to mention i then got Shukran points on my purchase too. Note, its only applicable for Home Centre in Mall of Emirates. Great discount if you're looking to buy Home furnishings. Happy shopping!!!
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 00:47
I believe you. Similar product by Phyto: http://www.beauty.com/phyto-phytolium-4-thinning-hair-treatment/qxp319261?catid=13006 Read the reviews all over the net of this product, part of the Phyto range. I have seen my mums friend in her 50's suddenly have much better hair, all thinning spots disappeared. I am tempted to try this and I'm only in my 30's but Dubai :( has taken away most of my hair. SO I need this solution!!!
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 10:06
So….. which ones are better Cloud Nine or GHD's. I've had GHD's for years, I don't think its as hot as it should be. I want to purchase a new one but don't know which one to go for…… GHD have really marketed themselves well when they first launched so its so difficult for me to go to another brand. Advice please.
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 20:38
I love El Sombrero (Mexican) in the Sheraton. They do all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink margaritas on Fridays for only 150Dhs, amazing. In the same hotel there's also an Italian place (Mama Mia? Mama something.) which I've had some excellent meals at. This sounds good. But i should have mentioned it needs to be Thursday.
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 20:11
I'm not from AD, i'm from Dubai so dont know it well. I need a reasonably priced restaurant, nice atmosphere, for a memorable birthday. Nothing too expensive or too posh. But nice. Any suggestions?
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 12:05
I have an LG direct drive washing machine. I've had it for nearly 6 years and never had a problem. It's a 7kg capacity. Really quiet. Loads of choice in wash cycles. Clothes really are well spun that they hardly need much drying time. I've had mine for 6 1/2 years but the same story! Ladies whats the model number. The fact thats its quiet has now sold me :D
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Latest post on 01 November 2013 - 00:10
Its ok its on their fb page, you can also register in the morning at the park. Cant wait!!
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Latest post on 12 October 2013 - 12:39
Hi. I saw one 2 days ago at Areej in front of Carrefour in mall of Emirates. Worth checking other stores like Debenhams and Harvey Nichols to see what they're offering before finally deciding which one. I didn't get chance to look anywhere else but I got a better bonus time elsewhere when I shopped around, depends what you want in your bonus time and what you would actually use. I'm running low on my eyeliner and foaming face wash so WILL be going on the hunt myself soon. Do let me know if you manage to come across anything sooner.
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Latest post on 05 October 2013 - 19:04
Oh! These?? : http://www.amazon.com/Tetley-Elaichi-Cardamom-72-Count-Bags/dp/B001XUIF3K Never even heard of them but agree with Apricot, the Rainbow milk with cardamom does give a really nice flavour. If you dont find them here I guess you could order them. :)
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Latest post on 05 October 2013 - 18:47
Dont forget to check that it has FACETIME! Yes, some may sell it cheaper to you but thats because they may not have facetime on their product. Always better to get the most out of your gadgets ;)
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Latest post on 20 July 2013 - 21:01
I laughed at this. I can honestly say I've never encountered a pink abaya readymade or otherwise (yet). Your best bet is to go to a tailor and try your luck anyway especially as it's for a little girl and will be less work. Good luck. I know :) Little girlies & their requests. I just thought maybe someone might have seen one about. I'll get one made though.
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Latest post on 20 July 2013 - 18:23
Does that mean the Sumac I picked up from Union Coop (my first time buying this btw) is no good?? :(
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Latest post on 20 July 2013 - 18:19
Hello, I had the same problem with mini ipad screen. Try Cell metro, they collect and deliver to your door. It cost me 595AED though. Expensive repair, but well worth seeing the smile back on my DS face. Tel 044541416 based in JLT. www.celmetro.com. Hope that helps. Wow! thats very expensive. I know pick up and drop offs that do it for 350 dhs. But I'd rather pay the 140 dhs mentioned below.
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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 16:20
check more cafe and lime tree cafe (al quoz branch) Is the lime tree cafe in AL Quoz, behind Times Square? Also whats the specialities there, I hear a lot of people talk about LTC.
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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 16:19
How awful! Hope everyone is ok? We were going to venture to the mall last night and decided to go somewhere closer: Marina Mall. Seems like people were seriously stuck. As for the scalding hot water, I really hope no one was scalded in this.
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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 12:54
From what I remember the freezone areas have their food courts open to public. I believe the foodcourt in Knowledge village is open, someone correct me if i'm wrong. DAFZA (dubai Airport freezone) also.
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 08:50
The Address Dubai Marina. They did a preview night before Ramadan - was excellent. The same set up will be throughout Ramadan, and I've booked again.
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 18:37
MY EXPERIENCE TODAY: As I mentioned below, landlord is still sending my Original Tenancy contract by courier, and agent is being arsey about getting in touch with him for a scanned copy. So I did something really naughty and faked his signature. (SORRY!) had no choice. I told the man at the counter I only have a copy and he said thats fine. :O............... :D Anyway, newly opened Municipality building at Al Manara (SZR) has the Ejari counter there, as well as the typist, the RTA, and Immigration. So I gave: My passport copy with visa page - COPY DEWA Bill - Original (because I had one in my car) Title Deed - COPY Tenancy Contract - COPY Paid 195 And it was done in less than 5 mins as I handed this over to the guy at the counter. Nice place, new, clean & systematic and fairly empty at 4.30pm today. The only thing I would say about this place is, BE WARNED, security pulled me up for my sleeveless top. I was wearing a high neck top but sleeveless (he told me I should wear a shawl or go get abaya from there - pointed in some direction). Nothing else showing except my arms and a little shoulder. I apologised and just walked out as I'd just finished Ejari anyway. Just FYI ladies.
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 10:45
Did you manage to do this with just photocopies? And also is the one in mazaya centre just a typing centre? You don't need to go to the Land Department - the majority of typing centres now do Ejari registration. I went to the one in the Mazaya centre - they did it whilst I waited and it only took 10 minutes. They printed out the certificate and gave it to me there and then - easy. Be aware that agents will rip you off! Some are charging 500 Dhs to do it, which is insane. Typing centres will only charge 35 Dhs. So the cost is 195 Dhs in total.
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 00:00
Ladies, is a COPY of tenancy contract ok? My landlord is abroad (he's yet to sign & send back) and i don't think he can send the original back in time. DH;'s visa expires on 4th :(
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 12:46
Thank you ladies. So to sum it up, it can be increased every year in Abu Dhabi (she lives there) so I can tell her this.
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 07:47
Thanks both. I'm sure it's for them reasons too. I won't be doing it again. I guess it's not for me. Thanks for the replies.
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 21:02
Yep! Defo seen them in Home centre and lulu actually too.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 14:14
Ok great!Thanks. Btw, I shoudl correct the subject line, I want to hire the dancers not buy them :D So if anyone has any suggestions...... ;)
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:28
Our Choitrams only has the books with diet coke which I do not drink but it will be worth buying a couple of packs just for the books. Thanks for listing what is in them as def worth me buying . I just bought a pack just for the vouchers and will be throwing the booklet away... trash. Wonder if they are all like that or if it was my bad luck. Please dont throw, :-O I will take them off you. I go to many of the places in the booklet, I will happily take them off you.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:24
Our Choitrams only has the books with diet coke which I do not drink but it will be worth buying a couple of packs just for the books. Thanks for listing what is in them as def worth me buying . The Choithrams in the Marina is the one I shopped at and the Diet coke offer - 6 pack of Jean Paul Gaultier designer coke cans :-D LOL ...... with 2 free small bottles of 'Arwa' water , just FYI.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:16
Which drinks did you buy. I know the Spinneys deal had set books for certain drinks. ETA. Thanx for sharing edited by emlsnre on 14/04/2013 Mirinda 7 up Same books!
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 13:52
The kids love them. http://milkstraws.com/index.php/quick-milk-1.html I want to know where I can find it in Dubai. My friend had bought me some for my neice, she used to live in Dubai, but that shop where she got it from is no longer. Anyone seen them about anywhere?
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 15:31
I bought some in Safestway last week - it is in different packaging to the UK, bright purple bottles, so it took me a while to spot it. But they have all the types there. OMG!! I'm too excited. Just ran out thought I'd have to get someone to bring it over for me. Going to Safestway this afternoon :-D (fingers crossed its still there!).
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 10:22
isn't this great - we did this! and it's great to get the national to the door every day. I KNOW!! My 1st paper arrived at my door today and I'm already offering vouchers out ;-) in exchange. :D
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 14:17
I Subscribed to the National newspaper online and selected 'CASH ON DELIVERY' on Friday afternoon, I got delivery of newspaper and entertainer book today (sunday) and paid the guy upon delivery. Easy!!! 300 dhs!! Great Saving!! ;) Happy Days!!
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 12:37
Where can I get one , already made up with decor on it? :D
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 12:04
Does anyone know if you can enter JLT , right now? Need to go there.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 12:33
illamasqua is sold at bloomingdales in dubai mall and they also have a Illamasqua shop opening up at deira city centre soon. I know. But i dont know if they sell the lash glue separately, i got this free with lashes at Areej. Just wanted some other lash glue recommendations if i find they dont sell it seperately.
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 14:38
Just cuz i'm curious like that, but how does the advertiser know it is a Norwegian person? Nice to see 'found' ads for a change. Hope owner is found.
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 14:34
Still nothing??? Who said it was Tecom below?
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 10:43
Any more updates?
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 10:34
YES!! At Paris Gallery, well ......definitley the Burjuman Paris Gallery anyway, and real good gift pack too. REALLY good!! Blusher, lippy mascara, makeup bag and some more.... Love BONUS TIME! :D Happy Clinique Shopping!
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 06:27
Definitely something BIG. Im in the Marina, the smell of smoke is in my apartment. I opened the balcony door and it was so much worse!! Quite worried. If anyone knows anything please post ASAP!!
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 12:03
I'm also looking for something similar, not day time necessaryily, but early evening so that my friends can have an early dinner. Any recommendations please.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 13:06
Hiya, Good for you - sounds like an awesome plan! For our anniversary I treated my husband and I to a booking at The Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray - I could not have been happier with the experience. We had one of the hammam experiences and then a full body massage. But before and after there are jacuzzi's and huge beds in 'quiet areas' that you can just lounge around or have a doze on hehehe. The whole place was very nice and I would have happily just spent the entire day relaxing/lounging/reading/sleeping - but my hubby got bored of the 'doing nothing' once the treatments were over so we left :) http://www.jumeirah.com/Hotels-and-Resorts/Reiseziele/Dubai/Jumeirah-Zabeel-Saray/Talise-Ottoman-Spa/ Hope you have a wonderful birthday! Thank you for the birthday wishes. This sounds good. How much was it. There are no prices on your link. <em>edited by Diamante on 06/10/2012</em>
 
 
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