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Latest post on 14 September 2012 - 13:15
Anyone?? :(
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Latest post on 14 September 2012 - 12:31
.....and btw, Etisalat will be selling it from December, but I guess it will be on the market elsewhere before that.
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Latest post on 14 September 2012 - 12:09
Personally, I am willing to wait. I am way too excited about the iOS6 coming out on 19th Sept http://www.apple.com/uk/ios/whats-new/?cid=wwa-uk-kwg-features-00596 Basically the software that appears on the iphone5. Of course its not the same as having the latest hardware, but hey..... some things are worth waiting for especially when they have extremeley ridiculous price tags.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 10:37
the value of the 2 products does not amount to 500 dhs, so i'm definitely looking out for 'Bonus Time'.
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 10:35
Just bought one in Ibn Batutta, there is a stall near the giant elephant in India Court. I think it was 295. You must have bought the last one from there. Yesterday they already had compiled a waiting list for the product so I left my name and number. Later that day I saw them fully stocked in Meadows Town Centre. Thanks. Also, thanks to jcdubai for your tips. ;)
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 23:58
..............I think Barry M eyeliners are superb and ever so cheap but I'm not sure if you can find it here in Dubai but you certainly can in the larger Boots in the UK. I haven't tried NYX but I'll look out for it. They are now! :) Barry M is here now, finally! Saw it in Boots in Ibn Battuta today, so am pretty sure thats all the Boots here. And its 3 for 2. !!
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 10:14
Thanks for sharing! Welcome! I swear if I had won the lottery I would buy it for any eczema sufferer. :) I'm that convinced by it. I've seen the heartache my family's have been through with their lil ones, including me. I wish this product was advertised better. For anyones info...the ground floor chemist at Dubai Mall, near clinton cards gave me a sachet sample to try out and this is where it all rooted from. Its not the cheapest of products but swear it's sooo worth it.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 16:00
A friend of a friend bought a HP laptop from Carrefour and got a free HP tablet 'Touchmate' with it. ;)
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Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 12:44
Ok this thread has now i=convinced me, where can I purchase today and reasonably priced? Is it cheaper in the main kiosks (and where are these located today) or in the supermarkets (if any).
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 21:51
DH has a Mac Book Pro and runs a number of email accounts for personal and business use. He has had lots of problems with email account set up and messages not being received. Can anyone suggest a company / individual who can assist him before he throws it out of the window! Seriously though he is getting very frustrated with it and needs some help..... iStyle in Ibn Battutta Mall.??? Or Protech on Sheikh Zayed road outside business bay metro station. Both places have MAc specialists. There are others but these two are very well known.
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 11:20
Looks like a extended range :) So I can only think you might find it in Waitrose/Spinneys?? maybe??
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 10:44
Anyone??
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Latest post on 13 August 2012 - 10:43
I've got curver adjustable trays which were from C4 I think. Got it !! Thanks! :) Someone made a comment earlier, looks like it's been deleted. So yes, to whom ever made the smart comment about losing sleep over it. Well, looks like I can sleep easy now :D :D :D I must have been mistaken thinking this was a forum where I could get advise (raised eyebrow). Thanks to all who replied with positive responses, much appreciated.
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Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 22:20
Hi, I can't remember the last time I paid rip-off prices anywhere else. :) I've been going to a shop called Moments in Meena Bazaar. Been buying perfume from them for about 6 years now. I'm forever taking friends and family there too when they come over. Tel: 04-3519810 You wont be disappointed. Trust me~!~!
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 17:12
The Entertainer books are value for money, but I would like to know for 295 dhs (upgrade), what exactly you get from this and whether its worth it on top of paying the actual family book price (350 dhs). <em>edited by Diamante on 09/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 12:52
So you install the app, and then buy books from itunes? or somewhere else??
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 12:51
In JLT... Been telling landlord(through his PA!!) for weeks that AC needs servicing... Now got water driupping through... Hubby emailed so called asssistant lots of times..... but only got intertest when he said the ceiling would fall down. And then a man appeared with a letter of notice!!! T*ats!! Is K20 a month not enough for these arsholes!!! 20k a month??, where in JLT are you living??? :\:
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 12:47
Does anyone have a phone number for the newly (re) opened branch of Burj al Hamman opposite Jumeira Beach Park? We used to use the old one on the first floor there all the time, then it closed down, but they've re-opened now on the ground floor and I'd like to go there for Iftar. Has anyone been to the re-opened version and was it busy? Oh! I wondered where that had gone?. Only ever been once and absolutely loved it. Do you mean its in the same building but inside on ground floor? I see them popping up everywhere, one soon to open in MOE opp Zara, and one in Marina Mall soon next to Early Learning centre. I love their fried potatoes (a bit like bombay potatoes), really moorish and their grill. Can you tell i'm fasting :( Don't think ive tried anything else.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 12:43
My friend bought some for her place in the Marina. Ready made blackout curtains from homes r us. They have rings on them, so slide very easily. When I went with her to Dragon Mart they were charging around 2000 dhs for blackout blinds for 3 windows. It was a painstaking long process, going from one stall to another choosing material and then getting prices. I was sooooooo bored and was practically dragging her out (you need patience, which I haven't got). She picked up each curtain from homes are us at 79 dhs :D so fit out her whole place at less than 500 dhs. There were only a few colours to choose from and only 2 neutral from what i remember. The material itself is blackout, so it didnt need any extra backing to it. BONUS! They are almost a couple of inches longer than the window; she has large windows too, but she has hemmed them already with wonder web. Can't believe we walked into homes r us and walked back out again with curtains in less than 10 mins. ;) Might be worth checking.
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 12:34
Notice you have 2 threads, which one would you like people to respond to ? If you've done it in error, you may want to delete one ;)
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 12:32
Not sure if Greens is in here somewhere but lots of valuable info on here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=377 From buyers/investors/tenants....
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 09:45
Theres an iPad 'kindle' app?? Really? <em>edited by Diamante on 09/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 12:11
Thanks for this. I managed to sort it elsewhere as I came across one by chance.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 00:04
I went there today (the Marina one), but found a much better selection, btw, at the one round the corner from MOE, just opposite Lulu supermarket. <em>edited by Diamante on 05/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 00:02
I would highly recommend Meydans. Every single food item was delicious, great variety too. AED 150
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 09:14
Eeeekk!!:( Will check.
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 05:06
Day 3 of living in Dubai so still getting used to things but I've been noticing some tiny sand coloured bugs, really tiny like tiny grains of rice. Is this normal here? I know my place got fumigated last week so perhaps this is totally normal living in a hot country but would be interested to know if this is normal or not? I'm going to buy sealed containers tomorrow to store any opened foods regardless! OMG! :\: Me too. Ive not just seen a couple in my kitchen but in the living room on my dark sofa and one on my laptop yesterday too. Where have they come from.? The kitchen? Really? It's a fair walk. Lol. Joking aside though, it makes me itch, even now, how do I get rid of them. Do i need to get pest control. I lay down on my sofa and cushions, I darent now :(
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 22:02
Which channel on Du please? Is it at 11pm?
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 13:05
Does this have a receipt, so that you can see it was bought from House of Fraser? :)
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 10:24
Can you recommend any near Mall of the Emirates or Marina? How about this: http://www.groupon.ae/deals/dubai/Chili-House/8622866
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Latest post on 26 July 2012 - 12:14
Samsung are saying a water damaged phone is going to cost me AED650 dhs, since warranty doesn't cover water damage. As its not covered with warranty surely I can take it somewhere else and not have to have it repaired only by them??. AED 650 is ridiculous, considering the galaxy is probably worth double that now. Anyone experienced this? Or can recommend a place that will repair it cheaper.?
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 14:04
No. :( No golden breadcrumbs... at Safestway :( <em>edited by Diamante on 26/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 11:34
I'm pretty sure I checked it, the one in JLT anyway, and no joy. But also looking for a very similar alternative.....
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 11:11
Miis it!! I used to use the goldenfry back home, and cant find them anywhere :( : http://www.britstore.co.uk/Cooking-Aids-Goldenfry/c243_258/p1169/Goldenfry-Golden-Breadcrumbs-175g/product_info.html If they dont do this brand here, can anyone suggest something similar that theyve tried here, and where can i get it from please. Need it tonight, otherwise :( will have to make do with plain old looking breadcrumbs. :(
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Latest post on 23 July 2012 - 10:22
I have the PERFECT one, well for me anyway. :D We can't be bothered switching the AC on and off during the night, in our bedroom, so we invested in one of these. Had it for almost a year. It depends what you want it for, some Oscillating Tower fans fan from bottom to top, if you're laying in bed, this is rubbish as most of the air is going under the bed. The one I have has vents starting a quarter of the way up (bed height) onwards to the top of the fan. It has a remote control...... woo-hooo!! ;) The remote control (slim palm-sized one) is always left in between us our 2 pillows ;) so either of us can change the setting or swich it on/or off. The remote doesn't glow in the dark :( but we kinda know which buttons to press now :D hahaha! In summary: Silver Remote control Oscillating (a few different settings) 90 degrees, 180, 360.... A few other things..... (can mention later when I've had a better look at what we dont use that much) Very contemporary look. Best ever Investment in a Tower fan (better than the one I had in the UK tbh). Bought this from Lulu (near MOE) 2nd floor (The Home Furnishings level) last year ish'). When I get home tonight, I will post the brand name of it on here. ;)
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 23:34
yes - my husband brought his remote control helicopter, and the teen brought his PS3 through no problem... LOL! This made me chuckle!! :D
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 10:48
Ladies apart from Sephora can you purchase bare minerals anywhere else in Dubai for less? I believe its 160 dhs in Sephoras. Just sephora. Trust me........I've looked EVERYWHERE!! Agree, where possible buy online. I always stock up when I go back to the UK and order mine from ebay. ;)
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Latest post on 20 July 2012 - 10:44
They had a really good recipe in the magazine 'Friday' is it a newspaper insert? not sure, I took a photo of it I remember. But it was like over a year ago :( I will see if I can find it, as I'm also a fan of this dish. Best hotel one I've had so far is at Al Bustan Rotana (near Airport) ........and I've had some not so clever ones, this one by far the best. Hopefully someone can give us a recipe in the meantime. Report back IF I find it.
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 12:47
Hi, Can anyone highly recommend any reasonably priced moving companies. That pack, load and unpack and are professional. Reasonably priced is important too. I'm talking local moves from one area to another, not relocation to another country. Thanks. <em>edited by Diamante on 17/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 July 2012 - 12:14
Park Hyatt will be my choice to try out this year, I walked in to that place and seen so many Timeout Awards too. Hoping for a nice surprise. :)
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 15:17
W on SZR opst Wellington school , nice and classy dont try Reem Al Bawadi in both Br they are full and crowded .... as they mention in the other reply theres a rest/coffee next to castello in Jumeirah been there last year , i will add the name edited by aline_jlt on 11/07/2012 You mention "reem al bawadi in both"...... You do realise theres a 3rd one opened in Dubai Marina, kinda outside Spinneys in Marina. Jst FYI if yourself and others didnt know; its very BIG too, and never had to wait too long for a table, in fact, been a few times and not waited. Although the later it gets thats when you have to wait. <em>edited by Diamante on 11/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 July 2012 - 15:04
Now I'm going to start something off..... ;) Whats the cheapest you've paid for eyebrow threading and where? (has to be a good job otherwise not worth mentioning) :D <em>edited by Diamante on 11/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 14:25
Thanks all for yoru feedback. I think I will shop around and defo will give Dr Madhu a call.
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 11:39
For those who have tried it.. How good is it really?? Would like your reviews Absolutely fantastic! Used them for years and used them when I gave up my apartment. At handover time although there wasn't anything too noticeable on the walls, the scuffs that were made due to furniture sitting against the walls werent even seen after using this. Agent was impressed that it didn't need a repaint. Lol! :D Highly recommended, kinda addictive once you get going too. ;)
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 11:36
ideally you will have to get the blackout removed before you clean them.... Really? :-O What a hassle. Tahnk god I didnt go for them curtains with the white backing. I found some cheap blackout curtains in Homes R us, not many appealing colours but they do the trick, are extra long and extra cheap. Theyre in NEW but going like hotcakes, I recommend them to anyone needing blackout and on a budget.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 12:17
.......and post an ad on dubizzle under lost and found. Hope its found.
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 12:08
Thanks Mascar.... anyone else know of Barry M.
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Latest post on 22 June 2012 - 11:10
I only saw a couple of galaxy tab accessories in Geant (Ibn Battuta) only yesterday. I can't remember for the life of me whether they were any anti-glare screens (sorry) but I saw cases for them. It was just a small selection.
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 10:57
This is why both my husband and I put a personal message on the lock screen. You can do this for a blackberry and I'm sure there's a way to do it for an iphone. When it's on the lock screen it says If Found or in case of Emergency contact... and then we each have the other's name and mobile number written on it. So if I lost my phone or was injured or something, someone would instantly see my husband's mobile on my phone without having to unlock it. Yes we use this feature on ours too. Can someone tell me how you do this please. Just bought an iphone. ;)
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 16:52
Fitness First have recently acquired the Hayya Clubs in Lakes, Meadows and Springs. These 3 gyms are reasonably equipped and maintained with quite a variety of classes which they have been expanding into new areas since the acquisition. I can't really compare them to other gyms here beacuse I have only ever been a member of the Hayya Club. As far as classes are concerned I have only done RPM and TRX and been happy with the instructors there. I tried Zumba and walked out after 2 mins, LOL. Thought that instructor was a bit unprofessional. I think these would be the ones closest to you, but there may also be a couple down in the Marina or JBR area. Personally, I'm not especially happy with FF's customer Service attitude. They are very unresponsive to requests, and do not like to take accountability but the local venue is literally 5 mins walk from my home, so I stick with them :-/. FF as in Fitness first not Fidelity Fitness right? As I'm a member at Fidelity and had absolutely no issues. Gregory you coudl trial Fidelity; they let you try out their classe sor the gym before joining. http://www.fidelityfitnessclub.com/ The one I go to is in JLT, but they have another opened recently in Marina/JBR. Yet to check it out. So far.............loving it. ;)
 
 
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