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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 19:55
Mr Bens perhaps do them for hire too.
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 18:06
There are a few options for tanning beds. Hollywood Tans at Jumeirah Beach Centre (the ugly looking blue one on beach road) they do session books so you buy 10 sessions its about 500 AED you get 1 free high powered session too, the booths are very good and i only needed to go on for about 4 times (to get a good base tan you have to do 2 days together for example go on at 6pm monday go on again 6pm tuesday the melanin has time to come to the surface, or so a tan expert once told me) then have a break for a day or 2 and do the same again, as i said i only needed 4 sessions for a nice natural glow. www.hollywoodtansdubai.com There is gold salon in Al Atwar tower on SZR they have 1 bed only its 10 AED per minute not the best booth the tubes dont look like they get changed very often. www.goldsalondubai.com Tanning Zone in SAdaf 2 at JBR they are 9aed per minute. http://www.tanningzonesalon.com/web.html Mega sun lounge in Media City - not sure on cost but http://www.megasunlounge.com/
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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 17:58
We went last year and USD is the way to go you get better rate and also if you bring some back to convert back to UAE dirham you get a good chunk of it back, for example i changed 1000 AED to Baht and 1000 AED to dollars i came back with both the above i lost approx 180 AED on the Baht and only about 15 AED on the Dollar.
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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 11:34
Paca pod are really good too
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:29
Thank you
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:28
http://oasiscome2life.com/
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:27
We use Oasis think its 7 aed per bottle of 5 gallon, delivered to motorcity every monday hope that helps, you buy a voucher book and just put the empty one outside the door with voucher stuck in it and they leave you a new one :)
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:26
Oh really thanks always walk down there never noticed it doh :)
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 21:24
I would favour Asda over Tesco personally, Oh for the days when you could get the kids uniforms from Asda for 2.50 for a pack of 3 t-shirs and they lasted ages, my DS uniform here is appalling quality who makes school shirts white this is kids were talking about it should be mandatory to make them a blue shade Lol
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 20:42
Yeah they are very durable clothing i always shopped in Asda when i lived in UK really reasonable prices and good quality clothes. Always pay a trip when i go home to stock up on undies and work trousers etc. They have some lovely stuff too.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 11:03
Chavsville indeed, i dont know who they were. On another note i put on im a celebrity last night on the Ipad for a laugh and again only recognised a few the others i have no idea what celebrity status theyhave or how they got it. Lol well, it seems retired athletes, soap stars and anyone whose "career" is flagging... for some past winners it has been their salvation but i daresay there are others who rue the day they ever got involved.. Can be a huge gamble but can really pay off for some.. This year there are only 2 i don't know.. Only 2 blimey, im well behind with tv Lol :)
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 10:49
Daiso have red boxes in different sizes 7 aed each i got them for xmas gifts cheaper than wrapping paper. 100 aed im not sure on that budget but what about a trip to outlet mall see what they have. I love the idea of a scarf so what about carefour they sell them for 10 aed each and i have loads of them they wash super and have lasted really well all my family buy them in bulk when here and take them home. Second box what about some body mist like the fantasies range white musk or there is a shop in mirdiff that sell a gift set of 4 for 39 aed its near to Gap i think. Third what about some makeup pallet lip gloss or eyeshadow, mishkaya do nice ones for as little as 29 aed and you can get them in lovely gold shiny cases. Daiso is in either mirdiff cc or oasis mall on szr. Good luck
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 10:43
Chavsville indeed, i dont know who they were. On another note i put on im a celebrity last night on the Ipad for a laugh and again only recognised a few the others i have no idea what celebrity status theyhave or how they got it. Lol
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:25
Surely appendix removal is an emergency if it bursts the consequences could be fatal? Can you not just go to A&E with her and say she has appendicitis? Hope she is ok. X Thats sort of what i was getting at the maids health is at risk so best just to get it done surely i think 7000 quoted is a reasonable amount for major operation? If she has already had tests done at 1 place then goes to rashid where the op will cost maybe 5000 plus cost of additional tests probably best just to stick with where you have been and get it done ASAP? Even in an emergency situation, you still have to pay/or get the approval from insurance before they will operate. And even with a definitive diagnosis prior to getting to a hospital, they will still run and re run any previous tests done at huge cost to reach their own conclusion re: diagnosis. (At least, this is the case at the 'private' hospitals we have been to here)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:16
No idea i was not specific about nationality just that i needed some help, think they wer 35 per hour.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:10
Aw cheer up happy thoughts. We had a Cyprus Meze in gorgeous Agia Napa yum yum :) 8 years ago for us :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 21:09
Yesh in that case go for agency, you can specify to them what you want and if your unhappy you can request someone else. I used Howdra once when my maid was away they were good.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:54
Abu Dhabi: UAE Ministries and public Institutions will close on Thursday, December 1, 2011, and resume work on Sunday, December 4, according to a circular issued on Thursday by Humaid Al Qutami, Minister of Education and Board Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. According to the circular, the Islamic New Hijri Year 1433 holiday has been moved to Thursday, December 1, as it coincides with the UAE National Day holiday from December 2 to 3, 2011. Al Qutami congratulated President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Members of Supreme Council, Their Highnesses Rulers of Emirates, UAE People, Arab and Muslim countries, on the advent of the new Hijri Year and UAE National Day anniversary.
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:51
PArt time is illegal, youhave to sponsor your own maid or pay an agency maid. We sponsored our maid and she lived out for 1 st year we paid her salary plus travel costs and seperate accomodation cost. Its too much messing and we had her move in with us 2 years ago best move we maid saved a lot of money and its handy as if im running late i dont have to worry about taxi fares for her to get home and i actually dont know she is even in the house half the time she has become part of our family and its great. If you want part time best opting for an agency and paying by the hour. Good luck it took me 4 months to find 1 i could trust and get a good feeling from its a nightmare Lol
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:48
Private sector (or at least my company) announced we are all of this sunday and next sunday :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 19:25
Surely appendix removal is an emergency if it bursts the consequences could be fatal? Can you not just go to A&E with her and say she has appendicitis? Hope she is ok. X
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 18:35
On showtime package its on OSN news channel 49 :)_
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 11:34
Thanks have been there, think we will just go for dinner somewhere in madinat :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 11:33
thats very good thanks Quizzme :)
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 09:09
I looked on there but couldnt really find meal deals for Madinat. Saw Al Muna do one tonight for 250 PP but it starts only 7 - 10pm and wouldnt be there until after 8pm so may just go for a nice meal instead. Thanks : )
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 09:00
Can i ask what prices were like?
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 08:58
Anywhere there that do meal and drink deals on thursday nights? Like a buffet or something, sick of Rotana and fancy a change? Anywhere like Marina or Madinat area would be ok? Thanks Ladies :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 20:22
Shopaholic series absolutely fantastic and i reckon most women can relate to her in some way or another. Bridget Jones too i laughed all the way to work on the train reading them :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 16:05
I work in the Private sector for us it was announced Sunday 27th and Sunday 4th will be holidays for us :)
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 16:04
Having major issue with maintenance services who keep coming but not fixing my washer, im desperate can you hire a machine? I figures its got to be cheaper than sending to the laundry a house full of 5 people? This has been going on almost 2 weeks and im no nearer getting a solution from maintenance?
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 14:18
Riham on the main page it has at the top add new thread thats where you put your new topic. Welcome :)
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 13:37
Try carefour they have lots of christmas ones in the 39 aed baskets.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 21:40
did you post it on maids board? I cant help with agency as we found our own and went through the whole sponsorship thing etc which worked better for us, its really easy to renew and do it yourself. Do a search there are hundreds of threads, Howdra seems to come up quite good for agency maids. Good luck
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 21:35
I second Manuka honey, my DS has a spoon almost daily and he is a generally healthy boy not many coughs or colds or upset tummies at all comapred to the rest of the family.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 21:34
I had a colour and cut done and colour was ok only 1 colourist when i went and she was a bit hap hazard kind of just slapped it on ended up with colour staining all over back of my neck and forehead, colour was ok cut not so good.
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Latest post on 15 November 2011 - 21:31
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Housekeeping-Cookery-Book-Companion/dp/1843401150 This was by far the best gift i was given it by my MIL and i love it, it tells you about cuts of meat, pastry, fish everything i adore it its used all the time :)
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Latest post on 14 November 2011 - 06:48
Go to Lulu at Al Barsha behin MOE the top floor department store has loads of xmas decs we bought some a few years ago and they are still going strong they do coloured packages so you can get a nice selection of baubles bows and lovely decorations not very expensive at all. You can also buy large reindeer shaped xmas tree looking figures we purchased one last year 99 aed and put lights onit it looks really effective.
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 12:43
Ooh lovely im going later :)
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 12:39
Do they do massage like at T&T etc?
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 09:36
Ha ha depends who you get a t&t there is one who only does pedicures and she is by far the most doziest person i have come across spends half her time looking around the shop at everyone else and always takes 30 minutes longer than anyone else, i have specifically asked not to have her anymore as last time she was not concentrating and hurt my toe :( she also cut my nails wonky not impressed.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 09:34
I did Irirsh Village 2 years ago for christmas food was really reall good, and you get all the trimmings santa turns up mid afternoon and gives the kids presents and they have carols playing on the sound system and a giant christmas tree its nice :)
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 09:32
Thanks all think i might try the new one in MC i didnt know about this one must have previously been blind driving home to not see the signs Lol. the other place i referred to when i said i had a bad experience was the beauty salon near the big spinneys dreadful time i had in there. thanks ladies as always :)
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 09:30
I tried so many im not creative i realised after a few different attempts at creative hobbies i tried jewellery making (cost a small fortune) tiara making, card making blogging (got bored)i like to write short stories and would love to write a book but stopped so now its the guitar i purchased one and am teaching myself to play Lol Have you tried www.blurb.com? You can write it, price it and people can buy it online. I also play guitar, if you need help lemme know :) edited by MomOfTwins on 02/11/2011 Tiara making? I'm intreagued - no, really!! how do you do that?? Well basically you buy tiara bands and dress them as you like, this probably explains better than i can the sort of things you can do http://www.tiaramaking.com/
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 07:08
I tried so many im not creative i realised after a few different attempts at creative hobbies i tried jewellery making (cost a small fortune) tiara making, card making blogging (got bored)i like to write short stories and would love to write a book but stopped so now its the guitar i purchased one and am teaching myself to play Lol
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 07:02
Choithrams? im sure i saw like a 1kg pack in there? i will check when i pop in again,
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 07:01
Cheap flights you could try flydubai or air arabia we got 2 return flights to sri lanka on friday with air arabia for 2300 (1150 each) only trouble we had was finding hotel availability but try agoda.com or booking.com for hotels.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 20:11
Thanks, i was thinking that but last time i went to their other branches i really didnt like it. DEfinitely not the place in MotorCity i live here in MC and went there had a terrible experience never again :(
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 20:08
My DS had it done in uk when he was 3 he had to stay overnight as he had a bleed during theatre, if no bleeding then they are usually allowed home. I have to say little ones recover far better than big ones DS was 3 and eating toast 1 hour after i was 22 didnt eat for 5 days and was s0everly ill for at least 2 weeks after, definitely better to get it done younger. Hope everything goes well :)
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 16:44
Hello my name is Egg, In Mancunian its Hiya ma names Egg Lol Sorry, i like this thread but will be an observer, No offence meant :)
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 16:41
And if you spot a picture of me with my handbag rest assured its only their to serve its job as hiding my lumps and bumps Lol <em>edited by egg on 31/10/2011</em>
 
 
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