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Latest post on 09 May 2015 - 15:27
Hello, We flush ours through monthly with a baby bottle sterilising tablet,worth a try. You can buy them at boots, I dilute the tablet in water ( about 1 litre) pour it through, leave it an hour or so then open both taps of the dispenser until empty,then keep pouring fresh water through tasting the water now and again until it tastes clean. Hope this helps <em>edited by dollybird on 09/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 17:04
Horizonmum2, In case you don't have any luck on here, there is a party shop at the new Casa Retail Centre Arabian Ranches, it might be worth a try.
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 12:53
Thank you ladies for all of your replies, looks like I'm not the only one then ! I will specify days and times, hopefully that will help keep me sane, we really do want to stay here so hoping for an investor to buy.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 07:01
Sorry I haven't been on here. I think it was about 300, It's a 'Lodge', griddle pan on one side and flat pan on the other side, the two sides can be used for cooking. If you give Ace in festival city a ring I'm sure they will confirm the price.
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 10:30
We got one in ace last weekend :)
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 16:48
Al Hilal Maintenance company are fabulous. So nice and they come out very quickly. Call Imran on050 378 4764. You will not be disappointed. I agree with bigsue59 on Al Hilal, our villa has a contract with them and they know the house inside out, always the same team :)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 17:41
I Want.
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 17:40
I switch the radio off for these two : 5 children asking , are we there yet ? 10 times, eventually the mother says, we would get there faster if you got in the car !!!!!!! What ? Are her children stupid??? Don't even know what the advert is for! The second one is because of a flat car battery. ( The same mother and 5 children ) Oooooooohhh but mum weeeee wanted to build saaaaannnnndcaaaaaastles!!! ahhhhhhhh! :P
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 20:54
Yes ,yes I'm in !! I reckon Ben ,he's a weirdo!
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Latest post on 17 February 2015 - 09:24
Most of the toy shops were sold out last week, I think because of the recent kite festival. We found a huge one for our son in Dragon mart 35 dhs, it flies really high , easy to use he loves it, his friend got one from decathlon 80dhs more complicated, he couldn't get it off the ground.
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 11:52
See, even my finger is shaking ,I pressed send twice !!!:biggrin:
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 11:51
http://www.thenational.ae/sport/other/2015-dubai-tour-road-closures--interactive The KHDA have said that for schools near the route parents can stay at home but our school will still open to give parents the choice..I think there will be pockets of congestion - someone was stuck on SZR for 3 hours around midday but we got to and from school with no sign of any problem... Tomorrow will be more of an issue as Umm Sequiem, Meydan and Al Khail roads will be closed... Plus the old ByPass Road and Al Quadra will affect the Ranches at pick up time.. Doubting Thomas, I have had a look at the map and timings etc do you think it should be ok to try the bypass to get to academic city leaving AR 2.20- 2.30 time ? I think I should have missed it all by then, global village, circle back around to Sharjah direction on the by pass? You have put a doubt in my mind now ! :thinking::thinking:
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 11:50
http://www.thenational.ae/sport/other/2015-dubai-tour-road-closures--interactive The KHDA have said that for schools near the route parents can stay at home but our school will still open to give parents the choice..I think there will be pockets of congestion - someone was stuck on SZR for 3 hours around midday but we got to and from school with no sign of any problem... Tomorrow will be more of an issue as Umm Sequiem, Meydan and Al Khail roads will be closed... Plus the old ByPass Road and Al Quadra will affect the Ranches at pick up time.. Doubting Thomas, I have had a look at the map and timings etc do you think it should be ok to try the bypass to get to academic city leaving AR 2.20- 2.30 time ? I think I should have missed it all by then, global village, circle back around to Sharjah direction on the by pass? You have put a doubt in my mind now ! :thinking::thinking:
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 08:33
I got it from the pharmacy in Arabian Ranches .( medi link pharmacy)
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 13:33
We got one done for a table in dragon mart, pass the dragon ( keep him on your left) the parking was after the covered parking area , go in the textile entrance, turn left and its a tiny picture frame shop on your right( in the corner) I'm so sorry I can't remember the name or shop number. We were getting pictures framed there and I asked by chance,it was done the next day.
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 13:25
I have bought small round plastic food containers ( tiny round ones ) with a lid. My daughter decorated them with hundreds of tiny shells from the beach, I put 2 balls of cotton wool in each then 5 or 6 drops of citronella oil, everyone has their own ,seems to work for us, looks pretty on the table and just put the lid on when you're done :biggrin:
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 17:46
Careful with your school pick up timings. http://dubaitour.com/
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 12:04
Ok, found this ; 4. If your landlord wants to sell the property, he can do so with you still living there The property can be sold with you still living in the property. This will be marketed as a property with a sitting tenant. If the new buyer wants to move in, they must give you a 12-month eviction notice once the property is handed over to them. - See more at: http://www.souqalmal.com/blog/know-your-rights-as-a-tenant/#sthash.FrV3qOya.dpuf
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 11:42
The Landlord is entitled to give 12 Months Notice if he wants to sell the property empty. However… 1. If it is sold within the 12 months, the new owner is required to give you another 12 Months Notice. So, if he sold it today, you would legally be allowed to stay until Jan 2016. 2. If it is not sold, the Landlord is not allowed to rent the property for 2 years. This is monitored through Ejari. I was at the Land Department the week before last, so this is the most up-to-date information. REALLY !! We are in the same boat, we got notice in December,( contract is march to march??) contract until Dec 15, 2015 . The Property is as good as sold, does that mean we should be able to stay longer and not have to get out 10 days before Christmas? Please Advise Ladies
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 16:21
I'm Gone! thank you
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 15:55
Our 6yr old cat has started licking the outside stone paving, he has started this yesterday, otherwise he is normal, healthy, eating fine, drinking no problem. I have rang the vet and waiting for them to call back. He must be lacking some sort of vitamin , anyone know anything about this ? thanks
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 12:37
Go straight from the school run to do your food shopping when its nice and quiet,and realise when you've parked tbe car you've left your purse on the kitchen table!
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Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 09:04
We bought ours at Toys r us in Dubai mall, next to Daiso.
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 15:25
Dragon mart could be worth a try.
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 15:22
Oh well done, hope he finds his family.
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 14:23
Hi Maroosh, I'm in the same boat, and just not motivated. Well done for joining the gym! I'm staring tomorrow since December! I have started going for long walks with our dog in the evening, drinking lots of water and the best thing is wearing my jeans at home. Jeans that were almost too big for me last year and i now i have to fling myself on my bed and squeeze all my bellies in, it is so uncomfortable ( wouldnt dare leave the house wearing them) but it works! It helps me when i'm serving nice dinners for my family that a healthy salad is what i need and MUST eat. Living in this beautiful country, i tend to wear loose floaty comfy clothes ( elasticated! ) so i dont feel the Extra kilos. Get those jeans on ! Get thoses jeans on!
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 14:08
Hi, At vetcare at the polo club last week i saw a few posters of missing cats, you could try and give them a ring 044309797.
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Latest post on 21 January 2015 - 14:46
What a nightmare. Took me 2 hours and 15 minutes to have a gel nail refill and the gel chipped off one nail the next day and another one a day after that. After complaining and getting the nails fixed, two days later they chipped off again, went somewhere else paid again to have my nails redone. A huge amount of money, the management refused to refund the money or give a voucher for another treatment. I will never use their services again for sure! Anyone else had such an experience with this place? edited by Coolbabe on 21/01/2015 I have never gone there,as I never liked the way all the girls gathered in the retail centre ( outside the spa) always seemed to be there no matter what time of day I have been there, playing with their phones, eating ,Skype , always thought it was very unprofessional. I second the nail spa at the Golf club.
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Latest post on 20 January 2015 - 11:21
Morning , with your username , dont go near it ! ( sorry, couldnt help myself) We had my sons phone repaired by a company last week, i dont know if they do computers but its worth a try, UNOO tel 043805335.
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 07:02
Sea adventures i think, do pick up from Dubai. Not sure if they will organise hotel etc.
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 15:46
Our DD goes to Hoofbeatz which is now across the road from the outlet mall. She loves it.
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 11:27
Got it. Thank you.
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Latest post on 08 January 2015 - 08:41
Lovebop, I would love your recipe, please:cool: I have tried a few times and i end up with something that looks like a burnt pancake and tastes like cardboard!
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Latest post on 06 January 2015 - 18:27
No problem. ;)
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Latest post on 06 January 2015 - 17:03
Sorry i wasnt on here. I do our back garden which is lots of plants and trees ( no grass ) and Our gardener is in charge of the front, cutting the lawn, weeding and plant care. He comes once a week and we pay 200
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Latest post on 06 January 2015 - 15:39
Hi Try Ghulam ,zero five five seven eight seven four eight nine eight. He knows his stuff . Speaks and understands English, has been with us for 2 years now and everything in our garden is blooming.
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Latest post on 01 January 2015 - 10:29
Morning lindiwe, I had the same problem , ovarian cyst ruptered it is really really painful. My husband rushed me to the only hospital he knew which was Latifa womens hospital, A ane E i was in surgery within the hour. I am now looked after by a Gycno at mediclinic city hospital. If you need to go now with no appointment Latifa! Sending you hugs, good luck.
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Latest post on 01 January 2015 - 10:28
Morning lindiwe, I had the same problem , ovarian cyst ruptered it is really really painful. My husband rushed me to the only hospital he knew which was Latifa womens hospital, A ane E i was in surgery within the hour. I am now looked after by a Gycno at mediclinic city hospital. If you need to go now with no appointment Latifa! Sending you hugs, good luck.
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 08:36
Sending you huge hugs Nomad .
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 12:02
Amazing !!! 14 views and no one can help.
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 08:56
D :thinking: <em>edited by dollybird on 15/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 08:54
Sending you lots of hugs suzy xxx :(
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 08:53
Sending you lots of hugs suzy xxx :(
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 17:48
No problem :cool:
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 14:12
Hi sue, I go around there doing school drop off or pick up most days, i will be happy to meet up and you can follow me there. Me also in AR.
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 11:56
Now the xbox........ Waste of money, unless you have a 14 year old son geek that loves car racing!!! Hope this helps :) I'm not a geeky 14 year old boy but I love busting out some moves to Dance Central on the X-Box Kinect! Mum2girls, I suggest you go and have a look at the games available for each console and see which ones you think would be most suitable for your children. You can try them out in Virgin MOE. Me and dd do 'our moves ' on the wii, and dh and ds race cars, everyones happy ! The games our children play are bought by us, there are no 18+ games in our house, time playing is also controlled . edited to add: I should have specified that we have the xbox One, so not a huge choice of games, our son has 1 car racing game <em>edited by dollybird on 24/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 10:34
Hi mum2girls, You have girls, i would look more at the wii ,its more family friendly, but there are not many new games as the wii u seems to have taken over. Not sure if you can use wii u games on the wii,but we have lots of Family fun with it sports games,dance,board games etc you can find something for all the family to play. Now the xbox........ Waste of money, unless you have a 14 year old son geek that loves car racing!!! Hope this helps :)
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Latest post on 17 November 2014 - 16:45
Hi Taffy, I rang the Oman embassy this summer to find out the same, as we did a roadtrip around Oman .The very nice man told me that we should go and see him and he would arrange our visas. we went , we stood for over an hour to be told, nope they could not do it there, it would have to be at the border!
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Latest post on 16 November 2014 - 15:16
Update: Had a biopsy done last week and got the results this morning, all clear, its benign. I was looked after by Dr Annette and biopsy done by Dr Alex ,both at city hospital, they both made me feel safe and looked after. Thank you all for your support ( it was a long week! )
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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 09:06
I think you can find it at Ibn Battuta Mall ,china entrance, there are little market stalls and a few sell Abaya and accessories.
 
 
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