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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 10:13
I've cut back my manicures to about every six weeks and just have a polish change every couple of weeks or so and that seems to have helped.
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 09:58
Now this is in a mall BUT it's different. Taste Kitchen in Mercato Mall offer a good lunch deal, the restaurant is run by Nick and Scott who used to run Table 9 at the Hilton, so the food is good. Completely agree. Taste Kitchen is something different and fabulous :biggrin: But she did say DIFC
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 09:03
I bought a Jessica base coat to strengthen my nails and quite often just wear that in between polishes. I have found that wearing a couple of coats and no colour on top has definitely done my nails some good. it's strange though as my toe nails are very strong, so I have discounted having something deficient in my diet as the cause.
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 09:01
I wouldn't call it posh and fancy, but Caramel does a really good inexpensive business lunch :)
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 09:00
Thanks for reminding me of that, I had completely forgotten. We very rarely use the other Terminals.
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Latest post on 01 June 2015 - 22:03
Are you saying I can use a British passport chip at the Dubai e-gate? Yes but you need to register it the first time you go through. We did it the other week on the way in. Fingers crossed it will work ok next time.
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Latest post on 01 June 2015 - 17:37
This is a great thread! We are looking there too. Is Greens the same as Green Community? Thanks. The Green Community isn't that far out. It's just the next exit off the E311 SMBZR, atfer Motor and Sports City. The new airport is a good way further out. The roundabout getting in and out is a bit of a nightmare just now as they are making loads of improvements to the access. Once that's finished it should be fine.
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Latest post on 01 June 2015 - 14:34
Hi GE, I use dubai housekeeping as a recommendation on here in fact. I just asked the maid and she said they go to falcon city/ dubai land....min 4 hours though. Param is the manager 055 4453455 I know he hired more staff so trying maids to find the ine you like is the trick I think. Thanks for this. One question though. Would you be happy leaving your keys with the company and allowing the maid to let herself in and work alone?
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Latest post on 01 June 2015 - 08:54
According to the radio this morning, it is going to be 47 in Al Ain today!!!
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 14:39
Found this on LinkedIn Hamburg Dental Clinic Dubai, Business Bay. One by Omniyat Tower, Business Bay, Dubai
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 14:37
No information on cleaners but welcome and see you around :) Thanks. We're in Phase 2 so hoping that there are one or two other properties occupied.
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 10:56
I don't have children out here, but I wouldn't even like to do it as a work run :( Is living on The Palm really that great?
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 21:54
If you have one of the new smart eligible passports why not just register that. No cost and no expiry until your passport expires.
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 20:24
Just to add my 20 quid clock from John Lewis is still showing the right time :biggrin:
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:47
At this moment in time I can't think of a rhyme As I am far to busy Getting myself in a tizzy Trying to think of a new user name For my next round of fame This may be my last post But I won't be a ghost Have a great weekend And long may we reign (sorry!!!!) :party:
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:35
How many of us do you think they can ban in one fell swoop ;) And completely kill the forum you mean???? And that was my 4000 post. I may not have many more to go :cry:
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 17:28
How many of us do you think they can ban in one fell swoop ;)
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 16:46
I was going to apply before I saw the salary offered :(
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 14:11
Thanka s SarahLou, did u mean M&S? but M&S don't ship to UAE. VS - Victoria's Secret
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 13:59
I must admit I saw it and totally ignored what was said beside it as the picture didn't encourage me to read it.
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 12:09
Firstly, put the wife on the husbands visa so she can get treatment here Secondly, who's name is the debt actually in? Is it credit cards in joint names? Personal loan? Overdraft? Can the husband take a loan from the company to pay off the debt and then the company deduct each month? The OP said that the Husband has lost his job so I doubt she can go on his visa Is the whole family on a travel ban SL at the end of one para it says the husband has now found a job, perhaps he can get her on his visa
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 10:20
Thinking of signing up to this, but how does it work when the items arrive in Dubai - are they sent to a central facility where they are collected (like a warehouse/post office equivalent) or shipped directly to your home address (would you need a PO box?). TIA I use my work address but I have heard that they will deliver to home address too. Ask the oracle SarahLou :biggrin:
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:19
Mmmmm, mushy peas (and curry sauce!) Haven't been home for ages and won't be for a few years :( Rock n Sole Plaice at DIP isn't a bad chippy but they don't do proper fishcakes either ie not them rissole malarkeys. I hate mushy peas YUK Rock and Sole used to be good on Al Wasl but I don't think they can ever get the chips right here and their curry sauce was awful I make my own curry sauce with Jamie Olivers recipe and it tastes just like the chippy one at home How can you hate mushy peas ;) Coming from a seaside town with one of the best fish and chip shops ever, we've tried all over Dubai and nothing is ever the same twice. Hence cook my own :) Whitby especially :) Colmans of South Shields :biggrin:
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 17:13
Mmmmm, mushy peas (and curry sauce!) Haven't been home for ages and won't be for a few years :( Rock n Sole Plaice at DIP isn't a bad chippy but they don't do proper fishcakes either ie not them rissole malarkeys. I hate mushy peas YUK Rock and Sole used to be good on Al Wasl but I don't think they can ever get the chips right here and their curry sauce was awful I make my own curry sauce with Jamie Olivers recipe and it tastes just like the chippy one at home How can you hate mushy peas ;) Coming from a seaside town with one of the best fish and chip shops ever, we've tried all over Dubai and nothing is ever the same twice. Hence cook my own :)
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 16:51
More miss than hit :( I've decided to just buy Youngs frozen fish, make my own chips and a tin of Batchelors Chip Shop Mushy Peas :)
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 15:09
I haven't personally, but a few friends have and they were quite impressed and would definitely use them again
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 13:23
I was just going to say the same thing. We used a company called Currency Index and they were brilliant. The young lad even rang us to say the transfer may be a day or so late, if that was ok with us, as the rates were on the up :biggrin: And it was all done online and via email.
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 21:20
We just told our landlord that we would take our cheques to RERA and that they would issue the contract and give him his cheques. We had a new contract within 48 hours and he took our cheques without any questions.
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 17:05
We've used all three Catteries mentioned above (DKC, Posh Paws & Churchwoods) and have to say DKC wins our vote by a mile. Both of my cats came home distressed after staying at Posh Paws (on several occasions, not just once), and it does take about 40 mins to get there. The kennels & cattery are merely a money maker for the (amazing) animal rescue work the owner does. I personally found Churchwoods miserable & depressing and found the owner kind of disinterested in the cats. I think DKC is a bit more expensive than others but the staff do seem to genuinely care and take an interest in the pets staying with them. You are getting me worried. I have a dog that I booked into Posh Paws and already paid a non refundable deposit after our usual kennel was fully booked. Has anyone visited the actual site where they have the kennel? I ordered transport for my dog, so will not see how he will sleep etc. Sorry I haven't see the kennels as the cattery is at a separate location and as I've said the last three times we've used them ours have been fine. I do have a friend who uses the kennels regularly and she has never reported any issues.
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 12:49
Afternoon ladies Can anyone recommend a company that will insure me for packing, removal & storage for a few months as my current contents insurer doesn't cover this? TIA Will your removal company not cover this for you?
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Latest post on 26 May 2015 - 09:02
If DKC can't fit you in try Posh Paws. Our two go there regularly while we're away and always come back chilled. We've tried both and nothing against DKC, who are great as they did all our relocation, but PoshPaws is a lot quieter.
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 17:57
It was just a foodie feast.. Which (lets face it) is one of the biggest attractions of iftar... all that fabulous food. What's the difference then between Iftar and every Friday brunch? Apart from the obvious no alcohol, I would never compare an Iftar to a Friday brunch. I am not a Muslim, but I treat an Iftar as something special and very different.
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 14:45
Sorry to bump up an old post, but can anyone tell me what Falcon City is like now. Not too bothered about the facilities, but how is it for getting in and out mornings and evenings and is it gated? Thanks
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 14:37
How cryptic - why would you drive around JVC at different times of the day to see what the traffic is like? Having lived there for 2 years I have not once had a traffic problem. Although there are some mad drivers that do speed around but they are everywhere in Dubai. Personally I think its great and according the fb page, now Spinneys has opened there, life is even better! And the speeding drivers was why I mentioned this. We have lived in JVT for the last three years and it hasn't improved there, if anything it's worse :( Having visited friends in JVC and viewed properties there I would check what it's like and how the roads near to where you want to live are used. Just being honest for the OP
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 14:06
Also can I suggest you have a drive around at different times of the day to see what the traffic is like!
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 11:33
I think around 144 but heard they are planning increase at renewal Thanks
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 11:22
I can confirm that there are no fees in subsequent years. They have also been fairly flexible in the past with number of cheques..... Its not cheap for sure. But it is very good value for the area and the size of house. Worth a look.... Thanks for this. Looking at the FAQs on their website was a little offputting. I'll give them a call and see what they say. Do you know the rough rental for a 3 bed please?
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 11:12
All looks great apart from the 10k deposit for a villa!!!!! Not bad if there isn't an agency fee. A one time fee of 5%, 2 cheques, and 'You will also have to pay a fee of AED 150 per cheque for any post dated cheque', which I presume means that if your deposit cheque is post dated that's extra.
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 11:05
All looks great apart from the 10k deposit for a villa!!!!!
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 10:05
As far as I am aware you need to contact the Municipality Do you know which department, as I can imagine there would be lots of different people I would get transferred to? All I have heard people doing is taking pictures and then reporting to 800900. Sorry I can't be more help
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 09:14
As far as I am aware you need to contact the Municipality
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 09:12
Try Dr Neil Mitchel at Nicholas & Asp, Al Manzil. He has never suggested that I get anything done unless it was as a last resort. Also they have paed dentists at this practice too.
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 17:03
I can second HSBC as with that amount they may give you automatic premier status and then transfers are free.
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 16:22
Got. Thanks Great I'll wait to hear from you
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 16:12
Sorry to hear that things weren't good when you came home- Geordie expat No worries, we're getting sorted. If you can email me at I'll get back to you when I get home. Let me know when you've got my email and I'll remove it.
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 15:12
Following this with interest :)
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 10:15
Can someone please recommend an Iftar that is really good? This is my first Ramadan here and Id like to try some. Thanks I would definitely recommend the one at the SMCCU|Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. Not only is the food lovely, but the discussions and everything else it entails makes it a perfect first Iftar.
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 09:44
Hi Geordie expat- just wondering if you are back & when I could come round for the cat cage. Please let me know how I can get in touch with you privately. Thanks. Sorry to be late replying. Got back on Friday to very little AC and no water, so spent a mad weekend sorting it. Let me know when you're on here and I'll post my email.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 17:03
I would never go anywhere else now but The Cure at Green Community. Girls are really good and very pleasant, my gellish always lasts 2/3 weeks and even a regular polish lasts almost a week with no chipping.
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 17:01
Excellent & thanks very much. I would love to have the container if you don't need it. I haven't measured our cat again yet but will do. Get in touch with me when you are back from your hols. Shall I post my email address? I'll bump up this post when I get back, as I don't think I'll be on here again today. bye:
 
 
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