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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 10:36
Can't believe such horrible person exists and to think she has been asking you for advice! I won't ignore her completely, rather avoid her if I can. If she calls or whatsapp me, I would just send short replies, she should get the hint.
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 09:37
I didn't have them so just thought they no longer do the monthly deals. I've had them on for the last two years but not this year. Do you have the number to call? The 'Contact Us' button on the website does not appear. Thanks!
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Latest post on 12 May 2014 - 09:12
It might be too late to uninvite her now. See it this way, a 'not so close friend' goes to great lengths booking flights and hotels and spending money just to be on your wedding day, for me, is an honour. When I had my wedding and most of my bridesmaids and best friends are working overseas, flew in for just the weekend, to attend my wedding day, made me feel extra special. Who knows, you might end up as really good friends.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 12:59
You are not the only one. Have been wondering about that one too.
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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 13:04
I used to use Careem exclusively but found that 'NOW' bookings could sometimes be difficult. So now I use both Careem and Uber. Generally Uber seem to be better for 'NOW' bookings, especially in busy areas and Careem is better for bookings in advance. The Uber app is a bit of a pain to get a location in a housing estate (I have emailed them countless times to ask them to allow you to put in an address) but it is easy to text the driver your address, which I do as soon as I have booked the car and he then seems able to find you. If we are going out we usually use Careem to get there by booking in advance and the drivers do always turn up early. Then we use Uber to get back which works really well. DH also uses Uber from the airport when he's not flying Emirates as advance bookings with Careem were working out quite expensive. So far he has been able to get an Uber car to arrive in the time it takes him to walk through customs and out the door. Does it mean I have to book them in advanced or else they might not arrive? The 'later' bookings work our more costly than the 'now' bookings and as DH might still be able to come get us, I can only book them 20 minutes before. Let's see how it goes today.
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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 11:35
We have never had a successful Uber experience. And I have an Uber voucher from my glambox subscription...
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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 11:31
Thank you all for the lovely replies. I have always booked the regular taxi and DS ends up on my lap (I'm never comfortable about this). Now that he's 1yo, he just kept moving about and if I hold him down, he cries. I might even ask DH not to pick us up today (if he can), so we can try Careem, haha!
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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 11:15
That would be wonderful. I wish I had known Careem before. DH had a meeting in Ajman before so I called a taxi for 5pm. 2 hours and countless phone calls later, still no taxi. I couldn't walk to the nearest stop as DS was only 7 months at the time. Taxi eventually came at 7:30. <em>edited by Forty_Winks on 08/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 10:25
Thank you all for the response. I have registered with Careem and have downloaded the App but just would like to know if they would definitely turn up, even at 5pm and on a Thursday (as your regular RTA taxis wont!).
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 12:42
Really FW? You seem really keen on this idea, but I would never pay for anyone to come and collect my recycling only to turn around and resell it. I'd be more likely just to put in the garbage and let nature take its course! To be honest, I did say on the other thread that I am hesitant to pay AED100 a month for my recycling but if you have a few people, say, 4-6 doing this, it might not be too much. At least I am a bit more confident on where my recycling is going.
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 11:39
Sharing the cost between neighbors and just have one pick up location is a brilliant idea!
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 11:29
Is there any evidence for recycling, like actual recycling plants somewhere? yes there are. Where in Dubai, everyone mentions recycling facilities, etc but what are they called and where are they? Sorry, I'm just curious :-P I am slightly shocked some people pay to get recycled rubbish collected as the materials are actually supposed to be sold, so the company makes money off it... I was very interested but when I saw that I will be charged AED100 per month, i was hesitant. I guess making the trip to the local recycling bins is what I will continue to do.
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 10:17
depends on your location, nurseries usually offer summer camps.
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 15:39
wouldnt have said anything, would say its none of my business. i'm not saying i agree with it but i dont think its anyones place to say. I agree, I would not have said anything - it is not my business. It does not mean I agree with slapping a toddler however, we must remember we are living in a country with over 100 different nationalities, cultures, traditions, etc and it is wrong to interfere. Also, there is a BIG difference between a slap and abuse. I can imagine the the toddler was tired, bored and frustrated and the mother was tired and frustrated too. Shopping is not an activity that a toddler enjoys or can manage for any extended period, but sometimes a mother has no other choice. yes .... sometimes there is no choice. don't blame mother. if she is slapping her kid, she is feeling the same pain too. A cuddle would have made the situation better for both of them. I am sorry, but I would blame the mother. I, too am a mother. I get tired. I get frustrated. But never would slap my child in the face!
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 11:49
What do you mean sponsored her husband on a tourist visa? Did you mean, financially sponsored him and not the actual visa? Many people do this with their relatives and then eventually find a legit work and then the company sponsors them. Maybe she should have said something to her employer, but then again, she really didn't have to.
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 13:22
If you want to go out to dinner with your kids, someplace that isn't too casual but neither too fancy (if there is such a place) for say, anniversary or birthday, where would you go? Dhow and Anchor or Lattitude in Jumeirah Beach Hotel Shimmers in Mina Salam Most of the Madinat restaurants Pai Thai in Al Qasr Most of the Atlantis restaurants Thank you. Been to Shimmers but it might be too hot now especially that my friend wants to bring her little girl to dinner. Will let her know all your recommendations.
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 12:41
If you want to go out to dinner with your kids, someplace that isn't too casual but neither too fancy (if there is such a place) for say, anniversary or birthday, where would you go?
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 12:04
Really? Oh dear! I don't want to have a bad night! Can anyone recommend a place for us that is not too casual but can still bring small children? Yeah - my friends ordered me a birthday cake - they went in and asked them to bring it to me before desserts were served - it never came. That is horrible! DH brought me to Sapori di Bice on citywalk on my birthday and had a lovely time. We just want to go somewhere else this time. How about Jamie's Italian Kitchen at JBH? Anyone been there?
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 11:46
Really? Oh dear! I don't want to have a bad night! Can anyone recommend a place for us that is not too casual but can still bring small children?
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 11:34
Hi Forty_Winks. We were there last weekend with our DD (almost 2 yrs) and it was fine. There's a lovely terrace out the back that looks over a pond with some fish in it, and there's a grassy area around the side where the kids can run around (assuming its not too hot) Hope you have a lovely time. :) Thank you so much for your feedback. I saw online how lovely the place looks and I am now looking forward to it. I asked one of my friends about the place and as she has never been, was thinking of this place for their anniversary dinner. She wants to know if the place is not too casual for that. I told her that I will let her know.
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Latest post on 04 May 2014 - 11:09
DH just informed me that we are having dinner at The Farm in Al Barari on Tuesday with some friends. We have kids, so just wondering if this place would be suitable. Thanks!
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 15:28
It irritates me tht he does nothing at all, he hates his job, complains abt it all day and doesn't wanna go to work. Pressures me to get a job. Never ever help around the house. So lazy sleeps at 8 and wakes up late. Making fun of my weight and I'm 53 kilos and I gained weight becos I had a child. Wants to eat all the time and hates my cooking so orders junk most of the time. Spends all his money and on weekends all he does is play games or watch movies on his laptop with headphones on. The thing I hate the most is Tht he has no plan for anything future, job, money..anything!! And no ambition wht so ever so I really think I can no longer depend on him for our future which is so depressing. I cud go on forever .. Wow, this is beyond irritating...
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 08:42
Thanks for all the recommendations. Will check them all out.
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 08:37
I have crappy insurance, but I took my kids to Dr Roze at The Childrens Medical Centre for their proper dental visit. She was amazing with my two squeamish boys, she even had them sit side by side together on the dental chair, handed them a stuffed dragon with dentures and showed them how she would count their teeth, examine with mirror before she did same on their actual mouths, all the while making very calming noises and reminding the boys to brush their teeth after all meals, esp sweet foods. My kids didn't like the overhead tv screen so she asked assistant to shut it off. After all that, I was fine paying completely out of pocket. Thanks Apricot. Will check. I have called Nicolas&Asp and for consultation and assessment is AED300. Will check with Dr Roze as she is very popular here at EW.
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 17:05
Just called Kitchen 6 and they do an all inclusive for Dhs195 for softdrinks coffee and tea only. When I asked about alcohol, I was told that it was pay on consumption.
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 16:46
The Nicolas & Asp branch at Al Manzil downtown apparently has an amazing paediatric dentist. That's good to hear as I was having a wander about Al Manzil about 2 weeks ago and saw their branch there. I should have went inside and enquired! Will give them a call. Thank you!
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 16:34
Does anyone know anything about this event apparently it is being held over the weekend, but I cannot find any information. Thank you It was on my FB newsfeed called EYEDEX at The Address Dubai Marina, this Friday and Saturday.
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 16:32
BUMP! Looking for a venue for our company with about 40-50 staff on a Thursday night. Reasonable like the around the price range of Mistral or Channels. Thanks, ladies!
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 15:34
I would suggest the younger the better. Perhaps if you take him when you see the dentist and he sees that nothing nasty is going to happen he will probably be ok. A lot also depends on the dentist. You definitely need one who is good with kids. I did this with my two back in the UK and they were and still are fine. Thanks! Spoke with someone from Nicolas and Asp and she did say from 1 year. As I've said, DS does not have dental insurance so hopefully it doesn't cost too much for a consultation.
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 15:12
My boys go to the lady at Dr.Joy Dental clinic (near J3 mall umm suqeim) She's lovely and has a mini TV screen attached to the chair if you have young ones that don't find it easy to sit still! Oh wow! DS had his first haircut at Favourite Things and had the same thing. However, he was only distracted for a few minutes then started fussing again. What more if someone starts touching face and mouth! Oh dear! Is 1 yr an appropriate age to see the dentist or is he too young?
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 14:43
We gave our old fridge to one of the security men at our building. We also gave some old appliances to the masafi deliver man. Never really thought of selling, but would be nice. 1000Dhs is still 1000Dhs!
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 14:05
How come Tom & Serg suggestions are getting red thumbs? Please share if there is something we should be aware of! That is strange as I do like Tom & Serg as well.
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 13:18
DS just turned one and already has 12 teeth. I think it's time to see a dentist but not really sure where to go. He's very fussy and I don't think he will ever sit still so that would be a whole lot of fun. We don't have insurance so any idea on the cost for consultation? Thanks as always!
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Latest post on 30 April 2014 - 12:57
Not a big coffee drinker here but I like going to Crumbs Elysee on SZR. The ambiance and the staff are always lovely.
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 12:29
The one on Al Safa Road - opposite Dubai Petroleum. That is it!
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 12:19
It's the one behind Emirates NBD on Al Wasl Road. We had a quick walk yesterday and saw shops like Sephora, 1874, Nbar, Caboodle and loads of restaurants. I was actually so excited because I'm so sick of malls. Haha
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 11:33
Thank you for your replies. We actually went to Sapori di Bice in Citywalk last night and I really am looking forward to going back on Friday to try breakfast. It was quiet when we went with only another family dining inside and a few tables taken outside. I absolutely adore the open space Citywalk has and would be very nice for a family day out.
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 13:58
A friend of mine just recommended Hair Corridor. Anyone go there? Also thinking about checking Hairworks in Spinneys Umm Suqueim. Thank you for all your replies.
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 22:18
Where do you go to get your hair done and how much do you pay?
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 10:29
For a very easy and basic pirate costume - black shorts or trousers, white t/shirt, red sash around waist, red bandana. He's a bit young for an eye patch or cutlass. edited by amelia on 08/03/2014 That's a wonderful idea amelia. Thanks! I just hope I can keep a bandana on him as he hates anything on his head!
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Latest post on 09 March 2014 - 10:28
We always go to Crumbs Elysee on Friday mornings for breakfast. They now have breakfast buffet for just AED60. Good spread, just what you would normally find in a hotel breakfast. Loved that I can have ice cream with my waffles :)
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 14:44
I heard some good feedback with Little Woods although I have never seen the inside. My DS currently attends Jumeirah International Nursery near JPS and I must say that this nursery is really good. It's not too far from Little Woods so maybe you can check them too.
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:00
My brother has just informed me (through Facebook) that he too was having problems with iMessage and even lost a few messages. And he's all the way in Australia! I wonder if Etisalat is doing something about this 'free' messaging features?
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 16:53
Have you checked out More Cafe? I ordered from them when I did my Baby Shower last year and they would also deliver.
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 13:22
Hi forty_winks, I was just wondering if you had used smile corner photo booth yet? And if so were they any good? Am looking to hire a photo booth for my wedding. Thank you Hi Bonlee! I have just booked them as my DS birthday party is in March. They have been very nice and accommodating so far. Will let you know then.
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Latest post on 09 February 2014 - 13:58
I got mine from Mothercare in Dubai Mall.
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Latest post on 09 February 2014 - 10:32
I used to go to Pretty Lady Salon in Satwa (Mankhool) for my nails. But when we moved, it's just too far out for me and I dont drive. Have not tried any of their hair services though.
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 10:18
I'm all for such an event, just annoyed they should have informed us sooner so we could plan! DD's nursery just e-mailed now that they are closed tomorrow and now I have to scramble and figure out what to do, since DH and I both have work. If they had told us a week ago, could have planned better, thats all :\ Hi sourskittleashnut. I wonder if my DS nursery is closed too. Have not received anything. Do you mind me asking which nursery this is?
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 10:24
Has anyone received an email from them re delivery? On my dashboard, it still says processing...
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 10:09
My 4G wasnt working this morning but it was all fine now. I guess there was indeed an issue or something. I thought it was just my phone.
 
 
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