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Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 16:41
I know it cerrtainly doesn't make sense as we tried to do it at Montgomerie too. However, if you are able to bear the heat in the summer months then it is worth doing. Shame Emirates Golf Course have stopped the Par 3 vouchers. Personally I think this year's Entertainer vouchers aren't as good as last year's.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 15:55
I did this recently and it went down a storm - Pureed peas with fried scallops (www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4068/scallops-with-pea-and-mint-pure) - easy-peasy Coq au vin (www.epicurious.com) Key lime tart (make in adv) Hope it all goes well!
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 18:26
Thanks for that.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 18:25
Thanks!
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 18:16
Do you know what the amount is that they charge for tax?
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 16:30
What a coincidence, just got sms to say they've taken payment so means it's going to get processed. Not bad going so far since I dhl'd it on Wed.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 16:28
I've just submitted mine last week and used the OL form from the website so I can let you know when I get mine back. Got sms from DHL to say it got delivered but haven't got the debit payment sms yet.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 16:26
Got mine within 2 days. Did you give them a residental address not po box?
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 21:33
Chinese New Year starts Jan 23rd. Anyone heard of any of the hotels doing any brunches or lunches to celebrate? TIA.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 20:03
Email Indi on 'faraindimus at yahoo dot com'. I got her contact through this website. She collects clothes and kitchen stuff from your home and donates to Sharjah Women's Shelter. She took a couple of big bags of mine and my kids clothes last month.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 15:18
The Times
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 20:57
I've found out that you can and they will tag on max 9 months that is left on passport to new one.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 20:47
Just join the Ladies Coffee Morning at Emirates Golf Course. They do beginners, intermediate and advanced. They are an hour long and it is a nice way to meet new people. Max of 4 in a group.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 20:42
Don't mean to hijack the thread but do you know how much is charged for management of property here? TIA
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 15:40
Chimes very good. Thai Wok not bad either. Portions more generous at Thai Wok.
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 15:22
Water, psyllium husk, fruit.
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 12:22
I thought my DH was the only one who ate them (taste like gravel to me). Have bought from Lulu's and Choithrams on Al Wasl Road. Not always available so stock up when you can.
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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 15:07
Anyone tried Atmosphere at the Burj Khalifa yet? Two glasses of bubbly on a Wed night.
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 19:10
After our ex gardener killed our lawn at great expense, I am going to call them to come over with samples and get a quote. My friend recommended them to me and said the grass is fantastic, looks like the real deal and she haw received lots of compliments. If you own your house then I figure it will probably be a good investment in terms of how much you save on your DEWA bill. She said that you can just give it a Hoover and Frey easy to keep clean. Am thinking of using mine, if I get it for putting practice.
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Latest post on 30 November 2011 - 19:02
Their nail varnish never lasts more than a week. I go to the Cure in Media City where they stock Opi and Essie and that lasts around 3 weeks wear. My friend takes her own Chanel nail varnish and says that has very long lasting power, but expensive to buy.
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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 18:08
Dr JAneta at Infinity Clinic. Um Suqeim opposite Park n Shop. She is v good.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 11:16
Here are the notes from my Idiot's guide to renewing maid's visa. Can't vouch if any of the costs have changed at all. Go to http://edohms.dohms.gov.ae/MFC/ and fill in details of renewal form and print it off with bar codes. Pay for medical test online. AED 260. Also take 2 photos. Maid goes to Satwa clinic (7.30am – 9pm Sun to Thurs/8am – 12pm Sat and hols) with form, her passport, copy of passport, labour card and copy of sponsor tenancy contract. Have to pay AED50 for pg test and AED 50 for Hep B vaccination. First go to the Empost man in the first room. Pay him DH20 for Empost to post back the results. Next go to the women’s queue in 2nd room, hand in form for verification. Go through double doors next door and wait to be called up for blood test. Man will hand copy of form back to you. When test done wait until it gets posted by Empost. Next go to Jebel Ali Immigration office (04 881 8777 www.dnrd.ae) near post office and HSBC (next door to DP World near Gate 3) and take: Medical report Maid passport copy of maid passport and visa copy of DH’ passport and visa copy of my passort and visa Electricity Bill Previous year’s signed contract between sponsor and maid to show them Attested Original to show them and Copy of DH’ labour contract Copy of DH’ salary certificate Two photos DH5,080 in cash for renewal and typing service (plus extra DH100 if you want immediate service) Go to typing centre around the corner. Tell them renewing maid visa and hand in docs. Also hand in the money and get receipt. Once done take doc home and get DH to sign the contract unless he goes himself. Bring it back along with passport, and go to the courier guy by the typing desks and pay AED 15 for courier charge. Go to women’s queue at Counter 5 for renewal. Will get new residency stamp in passport and a new labour card by courier.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:58
cheesecake creme caramel tiramisu fried rice Get me out of here - that is my kind of comfort food!
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:50
Cafe Armani for pizzas Cafe Florian for best risotto India Palace for takeaway Royal China for dim sum Sumo Sushi for reasonably priced sushi (Nobu for best in Dubai. If you have Fine Dining Entertainer voucher makes it worthwhile!) Ravi's for cheap n cheerful Indian
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:44
Very good clinic. Been going for a long time.
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 19:36
Must de Cartier but they don't make it anymore ;-( All the perfumes on the markets these days do not have any staying power
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 19:24
Dr Nichols on Beach Road Infinity Clinic on Al Wasl Road
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 18:05
The Killing (Danish one) Spartacus
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 22:25
Hi, in the end we decided to go with Tool Time as Jim will Fix It didn't do packages. We managed to negotiate a six month contract with Tool Time to try them out. First job they failed on. Middle of summer, bedroom aircon died and they couldn't get me a quote for new part until like several weks later! Had to get someone else to do it. Was not impressed. Think I may just wing it after contract runs out.
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 19:04
Passion, so overused in a lot of articles I read. Flavoursome is another I cannot bear. Must have.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 15:05
My gardener is pretty good. If you are near Meadows 5 then I can recommend him to you.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 08:55
I do circuit with Richard in the football field next to the Lakes couple times a week and that is great fun. I've definitely noticed the difference in my fitness and body shape. He keeps it varied, interesting, mixes TRX with cardio and core work. He also does personal training and is also a qualified sports massage therapist. [email protected]. 050 248 8319.
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 18:17
Definitely second Aroha, A2B Garage are great. Trust them with my car. Speak to Gareth.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 20:38
As far as I know the boys at A2B garage should be able to help you. 04 347 5712.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 18:07
My friend bought one for hers from Dragonmart for around AED100.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 18:06
Hi I want to know what registration was like last year? Was it well organized? It is a shame you can't register online as you have to either pre-register at Burjuman centre or on the morning of the walk. I'm just worried if I turn up between 7 and 8am with my dog and kids it will be disorganized and we may not start walking until quite late in the morning. Any feedback welcome!
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 19:28
I went with my friend last night after reading about it in the press. It was in the Goldolphin ballroom and although it showcased only a limited number of pieces, they were beautiful and it is the closest Ill ever get to Elizabeth Taylor. The bonus was that there was also a display of Middle Eastern contemporary art ahead of the auction by Christie's tomorrow. And to top that they served champagne and canapes! By the time we left it was heaving with lots of suits and glammed up ladies so fun people watching as well.
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 17:07
I only offer water.
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:35
and Police Chief complains about women putting on their mascara while in neutral. Grrrr....
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:27
round up to max 10dh.
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:25
Outdoor circuit training 1-2x a week Golf (is when you're walking and dragging a 10 kg bag) Zumba Swimming Walking Gym
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:21
The soap bar shampoo for itchy head is great but it stinks! Love the bath fizz bombs. Very expensive in Dubai compared to UK.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 13:10
Was there on Sat - drive past Dragonmart all way to next roundabout, take slip road to right. Follow signs for Warsan. You'll come to another roundabout. Turn left and go past Govt plant nursery. Nursery is on your left past that.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 13:06
1. Switzerland (summer) 2. California (all year round) 3. Tuscany (summer) 4. HK (winter/spring)
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 13:04
My friend used them for a party at home and they were great! Brought along everything including staff to serve drinks and make cocktails and help serve the food so you don't have to lift a finger.
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 13:01
Keila and other mums, I've got 12 Baby Einsteins, a box set of In the Night Garden and some other toddler dvds if you wish to buy them off me? I bought them all new and my DD has outgrown them. Email me on annacheung88 at hotmail dot com.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 17:57
The Devotion of Suspect X. Japanese murder mystery. Am enjoying it!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 17:54
who is she? ;-)
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 12:31
Thanks ladies! Don't worry, I found out that you had to commit to a minimum of two days but with kids will be hard manage or justify the time. Maybe next year then.
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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 11:23
Think you should just take him to your regular GP to sort out his constipation and nose bleeds. For nosebleeds from a chinese pov means not eating heaty foods like lychees, dragonfruits, fried foods, junk foods. For his constipation maybe he is not drinking enough water?
 
 
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