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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 23:36
I actually roast my own coffee beans in Denmark - in a popcorn machine! I buy raw green coffee beans and then I roast them lightly and let them cool down the next 12-24 hours. I TOTALLY recommend home roasting for coffee freaks out there, the popcorn machine is not ideal but it's okay for me at the moment. Would love to find green coffee beans here as well once I get settled permanently. deira city centre carrefour have green coffee beans for sale at the spice / olivie / nut section. saw them today.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 23:31
I have been going to Toni & Guy for 10 years, never had a problem, maybe lucky with the stylists i have had, been going to a girl chelsea for couple of years she is fab. Moved to DIFC last few months emirates towers closed down. Girls can i ask who does your colour at grand hyatt? i go to a girl called charnette or sharnette ( sorry lost her business card for spelling of her name ) - i have been going to her for past 7 years give or take the odd time away. she listens and makes suggestions to best suit you. she never just does her own thing like some try to do. i like her.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 08:26
i love the fact that you can go out and stay in and have delivered in dubai. with a 13 month old, maybe a deliver in/pick up lunch would be better so that little one is in home environment re naps etc. you might feel more relaxed then. and dont forget to ask for help - dont do it all yourself, even the older kids will be happy to help out as will the family, dont forget its your christmas too. wafi is wonderful at christmas. (2 shops in mcc have a christmas trees in windows - see if you can spot them upper level) i would recommend ( having been last 4 years and taken small and v small grand kids ) crowne plaza sz road hotel, have christmas songs with their in house choir, they encourage the kids to join in, its such fun, they have santa and present for each child(not great but all the same, santa delivers a present, just make sure your child gets to him to get one!), mulled drink and v. little nibbles handed out. its normally on from around 16 to 24 dec. but ring and check nearer to the time. all very festive, cant wait for it again this year. also chill out with peanut butter jam ( if its still on, havent seen it advertised this year ) is on friday 23rd and they might have some festive songs as its so near christmas. have a great time what ever you decide:)
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 08:04
love breakfast at more cafe in dfc, its very relaxed there.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 08:02
i go to toni and guy in grand hyatt and the lady that does my highlights is fantastic, i've never had any problems at grand hyatt branch, but the other branch when it was in em towers, was awful.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 07:58
black eyed peas when in dubai were fantastic. i would love to see them here again. ditto alicia keyes and pink, phil collins and craig david. britney rubbish will give that a miss - they should just play her cds as she never seems to sing live. paul Mc. boring old fart. will give that a miss too.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 07:49
dont stay near colombo as the beaches are awful. the roads are awful but at 4am you might be lucky to miss the worst of the morning traffic.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 07:39
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emJyEa4z2Ec&feature=grec_index unfair advantage hmmmmmmm, what do you think :)
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 11:34
Spinneys, Choithrams and Park & Shop all have pork sections and you should be able to buy pork medallions at all these shops. The best pork room I've seen in Dubai is at the food hall at Galleries Lafayettes in the Dubai Mall. oh will check this out, didnt even know this pork section exsisted there.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 11:25
The easist way is to call Skynet, they will collect direct from your address and they will not cost more than EMS express mail at the post office which I do not reccomend at all. Tel: +971 4 2826 555 http://www.skynetworldwide.net/ hth second this, we have used them last 7 years and never been let down. also post office in lamcy have always been good to and they do courier service, but i dont think its as cheap as skynet. but you cant send liquids cigs money jewellery thro post. <em>edited by fairwater on 26/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 14:19
went for first time to wafi friday fiesta brunch sat in mahi mahi and it was really lovely. we could roam around carters, medzo, thaichi and mahi mahi with cheese and biscuits from vintage. each venue had its own themed cocktails and drinks. we had the non alc. package it was 199 and was very nice indeed, a very pleasant way to spend a friday afternoon. we had nice music played in mahi mahi, carters was full on live band. the kids had an area with clowns and balloons and with burgers and hot dogs and chips. loads of lovely kids sweets in this area too, yum yum. i would def go again and sit in mahi mahi as it was lovely and bright and airy in there. they even improvised a birthday cake and song for my husband from the deserts. good time had. <em>edited by fairwater on 24/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:35
i did for weight loss but therapist was often late or cancelled last minute many times or forgot to come! that my time there was not regular, i didnt get cd to follow up after each session as promised as she forgot to do one. in the end i just got fed up with it as the sessions were so few and far between the weight loss thereapy obviously didnt work and i demanded my money back and after 2-3 weeks of emails i did eventually get it back in full. it put me off going for anything else there. but having said that people on here seem to like it there
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:28
we have used skynet dubai for years they pick up at your office or your home, very reliable and cheapest i have found to any others, dhl used once as i was in mall and on a whim decided to post there and then and they sent my letter to the wrong city in uk and infact didnt manage to deliver it at all and they were very expensive somepared to skynet, eventually gave up and resent with skynet. we have sent parcels and documents with them and all delivered without any hastle.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:19
we lived in kenya - magadi and south africa - durban lovely back in the 1980''s - both lovely countries, security issues and personal safety issues yes big time. kenyan people are so lovely, warm and welcoming, friendly - altho we werent there as long as we were in south africa we had a wonderful time. got malaria twice in kenya and never in south africa. just make sure you get all the package sorted as you do need the medical and schooling if you have children. we lived in magadi and travelled to nairobi for shopping and taking and picking up kids from weekly boarding but karen ( suberb of nairobi ) seems a nice place to live - we had friends there. <em>edited by fairwater on 22/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:09
i wear tiered tops, i am a size 16 and short. i find a lot of tiered or hanky hem tops in new look, splash on occasions, h&m ( size 18's in there ) and promod ( xl or 16 fits.), not sure re the colours you asked about, sorry.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 10:06
around 6 years.! but now i love it.
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:33
sharjah heritage centre is lovely, the blue souk is too. banyas square for a bit of hustle hastle trip on metro to somewhere dubai open top bus stop off at museum old creek side walk and browse old buildings bastikiya good luck, i know what its like when you have done it all and still expected to entertain!
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:19
planet hollywood is def. kid friendly.
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:15
who ever it was that said about the pixie nespresso thanks for that info. mother coming out this month just ordered from amazon uk and it is half the price of here, amazing, thanks for that didnt think to look on amazon, got a pixie and a huge gift box of coffee pods for less than 1400/- . i am really pleased. ps just double checked the price even with the express post that i asked for its still under a 1,000/- oh now i am really really happy. <em>edited by fairwater on 21/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 10:12
I have only had them at Dubai Ladies Club, you can have it alone or as part of a 3 hour package. I love it there, very relaxed but still luxurious, their website is very good too, lots of info Hth do you have to be a member to go there?
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:35
Hi Fairwater, I haven't rang agents.. why I never thought of this very obvious one! We live off 19 street also the other side of the park tho. I would love to keep walking distance to Garhoud Park as have two kids that just love it. How long have you been here? - great spot, near everything! Just would prefer a brighter villa really with some garden space... we'll get there. Thanks for your reply. hi lazydaze, we have been here year and half now and love it. my husband is 7 mins from work, son and dil literally 1 kilometer from work, garhoud has such a nice old neighbourhood feel to it and you can walk around too. lovely parks for the kids, altho i dont have any little ones at home now, but my grandchildren love it when they come out on hols. we have a nice villa but with play room for kids ( no gym - but its not very good to be honest, never see any of the children in it.) nice small shared pool that no one ever seems to swim in. small grassy areas around pool. private but small paved garden and some borders. we are in a new villa, well it was when we moved in. we are in a small compound, we have some children here but never see much of them to be honest, its very quiet here. some houses with children some without. we are a mixed bag of races, emirati, indian, brits, libyan and others i am not sure as i have never seen them! we never see each other so we never get on each others nerves. i dont work and i never see a soul most days. but we like the house and love living in garhoud, i would love to buy a house here if i could. good luck in your search.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:20
if you are interested in the vatican book in advance, its breathtaking, the forum is fantastic - you literally walk in the footsteps of history. colluseum is awesome. trevi fountain and the spanish steps both close together, trevi fountain amazing sculpture. i threw my coin in the fountain and i am still waiting to go back, i love rome. enjoy.
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:08
oooooooooooooh thank you so much for that. he will be a happy bunny on christmas day. :)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:05
www.socialcirclesuae.com has many groups to join have a browse u might just find what you are looking for. have fun.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 15:30
how was it anything special - we had to cancel last minute.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 15:26
(ps its his birthday ) we like a bit of fun, well we like a lot of fun. BUT dont want vomiting or fighting or raw eyes from smoking and not overrun with kids - dont mind kids but just not fun club stuff. where is a nice brunch thats not boring but none of the aforementioned. 2-4 couples going from mid 20's to late 50's. was thinking along lines of wafi, traituer, observatory, we like all sorts to eat but love seafood/shellfish ( not warehouse or spectrum as we have been to those ) any other suggestions and comments most welcome, thank you. <em>edited by fairwater on 19/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:56
we have used - tail waggin - a couple times, they come to your house which is so much more convenient for me - we have 2 yorkies and they charge us 200 for each dog for cutting hair, nails, wash and blowdry. we are pleased with what they have done so far.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:50
i have seen red grape vinegar, am i right to assume thats red wine vinegar. not sure if its for sale in mmi, i havent seen vinegar in there.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:47
are they the ones from kenya the cheaper ones, same has happened to us a few times, i wont buy them now i prefer to buy less but more expensive ones which dont seem to have that horrible thread going thro it. yuk agree.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:42
thank you for responding princess 1. what a shame.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 14:40
wow thanks for that info, its on my list of to do's, thanks for the info re the hotel as well ( not sure about club room, i dont think we did ), makes us feel a lot better. i cant wait. i love thailand but have only ever been to patong beach and bangkok ( well we like it so we didnt want to change ) but family coming with us and thought nice to do something different and go somewhere different. really looking forward to it after these positive and helpful comments. thanks guys. :)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 08:29
oh that is such a shame, what a way to start your day, why do some people assume you know the way. hope the rest of the day is good for you, it can only get better dont let this define your day. have a great one :)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 08:26
its in uk and thats why i am asking if i would like it as it will be brought out end of this month. if there were negative comments on here re using it i would have sold it, as there are all positive, well almost all positive! i will try it when i can actually get my hands on it ! (ps worried123 - if when i actually get it end of month i decide i dont like it, i will put note on here for you re selling. thanks :) )
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 08:12
seen large ones in marina at m.c.c. also home centre m.o.e. some of the small garden furniture places by marina warehouse near m.o.e. have had some as well, but that was when last there 6+ months ago. have you looked in pan furnishings near m.o.e. have you looked on dubizzle.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 08:07
the lofts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTK7IgFe_eI (do you ever get 3-4 bedroom garden or large balcony properties in downtown)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 08:04
hi there have you tried dubizzle,sometimes they have for rent in garhoud on there. we did same as you drove around till we found the right one. they dont seem to advertise with agents. have you tried ringing all the agents. sorry not been much help, good luck. what part of garhoud do you live, we are just off 19 street towards emirates headquarters. <em>edited by fairwater on 19/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 10:58
my husband bought some in homecentre that once assembled he has put his at the bottom of his wardrobe under his clothes, all the shoe holders stick up so the shoes fit over them one on each. sorry not being very articulate about this. similar to this just different material used in home centre. http://www.spacesavers.com/Storage/Shoe-Racks-Organizers/Nine-Pair-Shoe-Rack-by-Organize-It-All
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 10:53
a charm braclet that has charms special to her, only things that you know she likes, ie lipstick, palm tree, handbag, you get the jist. she can wear it on her special day or evening and beyond.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 10:46
i am going to chill out (hopefully outside in the sun) at irish village with a few friends relaxed and casual. it was great last year as all my family from overseas were with us too. even tho i dont have small children now, i quite like christmas with the sound of children. wow i am shocked to hear that places are already booked or near to full, thats amazing, people certainly book ahead. what about places like reflets at dfc, observatory marina area, armani at burj khalifa, good luck in your search.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 10:35
if you want to stick things on the walls yourself ace sell big and small themed stickers for walls for children.
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 13:14
i love the idea of the barefoot and casual on the beach. sounds romantic and family all rolled into one.
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 13:13
I used to work for Raffles and the night club is the bane of our existence. It is separately owned by a guy who never answers his phone. He is extremely rude to hotel guests anad extremely full of himself. Many of the hotel guests have wanted to take a look or get information, and the owner has had his bouncers prevent the guests from going in and hassle them. There is more that I could tell you about this guy but I would be banned form this forum, or the thread would get deleted. The reason that the hotel staff have no clue is because they are kept completely out of the loop on anything to do with that night club. I wouldn't suggest giving that a**h*le any business. There are loads of good night clubs in Dubai. Spend your money in one that cares about customers. thanks for that, no wonder they were clueless then, thanks for that info. will steer a wide berth then. seems an odd set up to have something there thats not part of the hotel but part of the hotel. odd.
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 13:10
Nope, hated Oasis and can't stand this lot either. ditto.!
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 13:36
i have quite a lot of books, but before we get into details, is garhoud easy for you to get to, if yes i will email you with books i have.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 15:49
up at the original marina near water fountain thingy, theres a company that do tours and rent boats for parties, its called captain jacks. the only one that used to have a sail was the intercon on the creek now the radison, but they have downsized the boat and now no sail.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 15:35
thanks twocats, so it seems i didnt get what i paid for, natural hair. but they are a lovely quality no hair fall. Did the staff sell them to you as natural hair? if so, that's fraud. i bought them a few months ago in the sale, so i havent used them until lately but they did tell me camel hair, but i wasnt sure if that was right, the web site is useless and when i asked again at another mikyaji they said they had no idea what they were !
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 15:33
I know there have been many threads on veneers, but I would love to hear your personal advise on this. I need to get veneers as my top front 4 teeth are not all the same size. I have had orthodontic treatment before and although it aligned my teeth, the dentist couldn't do anything for the actual size of my teeth - understandably. I went to see Dr. Michael from Dr. Michael's himself. Friendly chap, didn't charge for the consultation or taking photos and x-rays and took his time with me. He suggested having veneers on at least 8 of my top teeth where as I only wanted 4 as the rest look fine to me and I don't feel comfortable with the filing and playing around with the other teeth unnecessarily. He tried to explain that to achieve the perfect smile, he would need to work on more teeth, as my smile is big, although i still felt that when my smile was at the widest, i could get away with 4 veneers or maybe pushing it 6. He kept saying that his quality of work is the best as he uses the best labs in Dubai and in USA and hence more expensive. But when i asked him, what if my veneer cracks (not due to my own fault) would it be replaced free of charge, he was vague on the whole warranty thing. He showed me photos of his work, I know that his work was not photo shopped but although the smiles looked nice they just looked too fake and white. I have friends back home who have had their smiles done but look natural. Also i asked him about the filing, and he again was vague. I am scared of going to the wrong dentist who ends up giving me bulky or fake looking veneers and someone who ends up filing my natural teeth down unnecessarily to make his work look perfect. I have seen other threads on veneers with Dr. Madhu and other recommended dentists. Ladies, I would be ever so grateful, if you have had veneers done with Dr. Michael or any other dentists that haven't filed your teeth down too much, and you have managed to get a nice smile without doing too many teeth, please please advise. I need to know the process, how long does it take, is there anesthetic given, can it be done in one day or do i have to go for several visits, costs per veneer and do you get to see the BEFORE? Also have you had your gum line raised with lazer due to the veneer - he also suggested that for one or two teeth - in Dr. Michaels case, he uses some pen to draw a liquid on the tooth to show you how it would end up looking (looks 90% accurate to the real thing from what i saw in the photos). This way you know what it would look like exactly on you before you go ahead? Thank you so much. sorry been a while coming back. i have no experience of luxe dental clinic as i go to dr michaels, but my dil had 4 done at luxe, on the front top to even teeth out, she had lumineers and i think she has had 4 in total, not sure if it was 2,000 dirhams for 2 or 4. but there was no filing and she says the dentist she goes to is very good. she is very happy. give them a call and see what they charge now, as hers were done beg. of the year. good lluck
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 15:30
thanks twocats, so it seems i didnt get what i paid for, natural hair. but they are a lovely quality no hair fall.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 09:23
i was at work and my eldest son rang me upset and shocked to say a plane had crashed into one of the towers and whilst he was telling me the second one hit the other tower. i ran to the offices upstairs and got them to turn the tv on and we all watched in appalled silence, disbelief and horror. we watched the news all day and couldnt believe the scenes we were watching, it was like watching a horrible nasty movie but this was oh so real. god bless you all.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 09:19
also seen korean woman wearing them during the day time as well as on the golf course day time, to protect against the sun.
 
 
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