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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 10:37
Another Aveda fan here! I actually just asked my hairdresser a few days back if these products were available in Dubai. I can't remember the exact name of the product but I am addicted to their spray that is used to treat hair before blowdrying/straightening. Am waiting for my next trip home to stock up!
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 08:47
I had mine done at Dubai London Clinic Festival City..AED1700! I stuck to mine for 6 weeks but then detoured due to travelling etc and its very hard to follow as just about everything I ate was cut out (dairy, carbs etc). I deffinitely had more energy though when I was following it and felt so much better, also lost a few kg very easily and felt much better for it. Am slowly getting back onto it now.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 08:44
Miss Dior Cherie..absolutely lovvvve!
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 17:51
I got an email from DIFC saying they are shut for the whole week - from Sunday to Thursday. We are a company in DIFC but its up to my boss how long we have off - I doubt it would be the whole week unfortunately! me too..and my boss decided following Central Bank:( Hope EID falls Tues and not Wednes so will have 3 days:) We have always followed DIFC up until this holiday but 9 day weekend is apparently too long:-/
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 17:05
Ordered mine online through Etisalat/More promo website last Thursday and received it yesterday, its fab:-D I saw Cobone had a deal going for the unlocked version and apparently Axiom are selling.. Am addicted to it already!
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Latest post on 29 July 2011 - 16:34
My friend and I have been living there for 3 months now and so far happy with it. We have a 2 bed and its very spacious. The finishes are cr*p though no doubts about that! Apartments are fitted with LG appliances (dishwasher - never used it, stove, washer/dryer) and all high-tech intercom, camera's etc. The management have been ok to deal with and the no agent fee's was a bonus. We haven’t met too many people in the building yet as it seems pretty quiet though management keep saying all apartments are nearly taken. The gym is open now but rather small. You can get nearly any food delivered there, taxi's are getting better at finding the building also. The location is very central, Dubai Mall only a couple mins away. Our monthly DEWA bills so far are around AED600-650 which was a little surprising as we turn everything off. Not sure if this is the norm as I was living in a villa before and never saw the bills. EDIT - just double checked and our last bill was close to AED900 and now its down to aed640. We started turning the a/c off sometimes this last month so maybe that made a little difference... On rent negotiations - we pay AED80k with 4 chqs. Am pretty sure this was the advertised price and they didn’t budge. the only thing negotiable was the number of chqs. Hope this helps and hope to see some more people in the building soon:) <em>edited by Goldilocks on 29/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 10:03
Dr. Imran Tahir has my vote but then again only do it once so each to their own;-)
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 16:21
I deff wont be taking them, they are sealed in boxes still. I can check tonight how many I have, atleast 4 boxes I think as I had stocked up. my email is <em>edited by Goldilocks on 05/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 15:41
have not read through whole thread..I do have some boxes of Z I brought back from Oz at Christmas - am not going to be using them anymore so if someone wants/needs them am happy to part with them.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 11:12
Anyone? :( Am getting worried as I already had a Kanalog? injection and now cannot find someone to do the Fraxel as the previous dermatologist I went to does not have the machine yet (awaiting arrival). TIA
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 13:17
bumity bump :)
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 15:28
yes have gone afew times to speak to the maids and deliver the flyers. My ex's maid will be back on 16 June but that is still so far away:( She is going to be heart broken as this dog was like her baby and he went missing a couple weeks after she left for her annual vacation. Her friend was looking after him and the home (i had already moved out) The search continues:(
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 14:08
me too pls:) nicky.b.83 @ hotmail.com
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 11:47
Thank you SueB. Have been calling Municipality but still no luck. I am going there again tomorrow at lunch time to check myself. Have maids in the area handing out flyers and asking around as I no longer live there (he is my ex fiance's dog). I really hope someone has taken him in and looking after him and not seen the flyer yet. Will continue the search. Add on Dubizzle also but have not received one call:(
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 11:44
Sorry ladies, got side tracked..well I have booked now and travelling with my gf so much more excited! We are heading to Jordan next weekend for 3 days and will be visiting Petra and the Dead Sea:-D
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 10:17
Thank you..bumping again:( Don't want to lose hope but not one call or sighting:(
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:04
Thank you...still missing :( :( :(
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 07:41
Bump :(
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 12:15
I should add that. I didn't this time. He has been missing once before and my ex finance gave a large reward perhaps this is how he came back. I will just edit the add to include reward. Hope he turns up soon:(
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 11:55
http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/pets/lost-found-pets/dogs/2011/5/19/lost-shitzu-bobby-2/?back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9wZXRzL2xvc3QtZm91bmQtcGV0cy9kb2dzLw==&ps=2&new= <em>edited by Goldilocks on 19/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 09:13
Will go down to the Municiplaity today or over weekend. Have called several times but they don't have any info. Coming up to 1 week now:( Have a few maids in the area looking out and have been handing out the flyers for me since I no longer live there. Really hope he turns up soon. Thanks again ladies
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 15:17
Nath, did you receive my email? Many thanks
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 11:18
Thank you for bumping Emmiesmum. I gave the flyers to my maid (Lakshmi) friend last night so am hoping someone is looking after him and will see the notice and call. I hope he is returned home, I will a colar and tag for him myself before he goes back home! Please if anyone has seen Bobby post here. Thank you
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 14:35
In rare and maybe lucky cases it is possible..I'm 27 and moved fresh to Dubai 3 yrs ago, but then again my life also revolves around work most of the time! I guess you get as much as you want to put into it:) I did have prior PA experience but most companies here used the 'you don't have Middle East experience' card when I was looking!
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 14:03
Yes correct, these are predominantly working for CEO/MD level executives.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 13:46
I work as an EA at a multinational company, sadly salaries are still slightly determined by race/western educated etc in some cases. Salary ranges that I have seen are anywhere from 17-28k /month..which is not only western educated. The higher end of the scale does command a high level of comittment to the job. Best of luck:)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 14:06
Thanks ladies, brilliant..I am going to look into Istanbul over the weekend and decide:)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 12:40
Not too much shopping, mainly sight seeing and relaxing by beach/pool, walking to see sights etc..I think Jordan is looking good at the moment:)
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 11:59
Ladies, Really need a short break to get away from work and just relax, all my friends are working and not able to travel atm but I want to take off next weekend for 3 days..any idea's for best place to go, close by (ME Region or maybe Europe) and not super expensive? At the moment I am leaning towards Jordan! Don't want to go to Lebanon as will visit in summer and done Cyprus. Anywhere else I am open to though:) Hopefully won't get too bored on my own but really just after some much need R&R. Cheers:) edited by Goldilocks on 12/05/2011 <em>edited by Goldilocks on 12/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 11:06
I brought 2 cobone vouchers for the event at Metropolitan hotel, if anyone is interested in buying one pls let me know as I think we will only be using one now. Original price was AED360
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:42
Yay, thanks MB:) I also worked out I can go on Al Khail, take first exit back around to business bay and then first exit off to DIFC, but if I want to go to Dubai Mall straight I am sure there is an even quick way:D
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 09:23
Does anyone know the schedule for the day, sure there is a big lead up but what time is the actual wedding going to start? We have lunch booked from 12noon but don't want to be sitting outside during the hottest part of the day lol!
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 11:11
Could I pls ask the size? I am looking for something, 2.7m height and 2m in width? Many thanks
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 18:13
Another Q ladies... Does anyone have roman roller blinds with a sheer/lace material underneath? Thinking I could have cream blockout roman blind in the room and when I want light during the day (but not the construction view outside) can put them up and have the sheer drapes/curtains in place..
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 15:13
I would be interested bu have just measured again (only doing the window area) and it will need to be 2m wide:( Anyone know of someone that can help me choose colours?? Kinda like an interior decorator but without the hefty pricetag (I know wishful thinking!) TIA
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 12:52
I have only used Dr. Sandhya at Welcare Clinic Mirdif and she is a wonderful person and Dr. highly reccommend her.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 11:21
Purchased from Home Centre at Arabian Centre last night for AED229 for the King, and slept like a baby :D
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 10:41
It is super easy to find, I have given directions to some people delivering things and all have found very easy. I love it as we are very close to the exit off Al Khail so no need to be driving around the business bay area endlessly. I actually moved myself so can't help with that sorry :( I was moving out of a villa with only my room and small household items so 6 or 7 car loads later and I was done. We have a 2bed plus maids (will be used for storage/laundry room) on the 11th (my girl friend and I) and so far I am happy. Hope tonight is less eventful too:D
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 10:01
Gilly3... Will be nice to have some more people in U-Bora :D Ok so far I have only stayed 2 nights. First night my master bathroom flooded, called maintenance and they came within 20 mins and fixed. They have the most AMAZING rain showers so the flooding was a small price to pay lol. Last night (my 2nd night) I forgot to lock my door as it has all this hightech system with keyless entry etc..the maintence were checking things in the halls around midnight and for some strange reason tried to open my door and succeeded. Can imagine my fear, being alone in the apartment. The gentlemen apologised and showed me how to lock up the door properly. The finishings on the apartment are definitley on the rough side. I am taking pics of every area today so at the end of my lease they don't try and charge for for the repairs. Things like: small crack in bathroom tile, small hole in bathroom wall at of the tub, fixtures not properly secured in kitchen, crack in back of wardrobe. Make sure you do the same as otherwise when the lease is up it would be very easy for them to say you had caused the damage. The pool is now open however they are supposed to be moving their office to the front of the building and the gym will be going where the current office is. I am going to ask again about this as I am looking forward to being able to use the gym. Apart from the above, so far so good. The prices are very reasonable and the parking facilities great so overall I am a happy U-Bora resident. Which level are you going to be on? I am on 11th:)
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 10:08
I don't have children yet but regardless of all else you must go. I went through a very similar siutation last year, my father (52 yrs old and VERY healthy, never been sick) was diagnosed with malanoma. I immediatley went home and was surprised to see him in good spirits still despite knowing the seriousness of the illness. 6 weeks later it had spead through the body to his bones and I was lucky to make it back home again 18 hrs before to say my good byes. Time will never wait and although the sight will haunt me for the rest of my life I could not have lived with myself if I wasn't able to be there. I wish you the very best and sending thoughts your way during this time. Your family will always support you and be there when you come back.
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 10:01
Thanks ladies...arohadxb hehe yep one Ozzy here.. I checked out Ikea last night though couldn't find any feather ones..thinking of heading to Dragonmart tonight as I need to order some blinds. Has anyone brought bedding from Dragonmart before?? Many thanks in advance:)
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 09:42
I love my is300 (2008 model, brought new). Have not had any faults with it, only have to service and have tinted windows. Tyres I just replaced at 50,000 km (factory lasted till then). Highly reccommend this vehicle. I get mine serviced every 10,00 klm now as they use a different oil (think synthetic) rather than every 5000 klm. Good luck:)
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 17:50
Have purchased 2 and booked 1 table for 8, hope its all worth it:D
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 10:03
I used Dr. Imran Tahir last October and couldn't be happier with results. AED26k and the best money I have ever spent!
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:26
Me too :D If I had of gone with my OH's 'friend' contact also would have paid close to 6k lol, thats why us women are the smarter ones haha!
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:16
SD - I really do appreciate all your efforts and actually feel guilty about this but nonetheless must share for fellow EW's benefit :) So I asked my work driver to take my car up to RAK tomorrow and gave him these details (work quiet for him atm). So anyways, an hour later he comes back to me and has found a place in Karama which does the same Birdgestone tyres for total of AED2800 fitted and balanced. We head of there this afternoon and have the tyres changed save myself a small fortune and now tomorrow he can have the day off as he doesnt need to go to RAK for me LOL! The gentlemen did give a good price as he thought my driver was the one paying (isn't it always the way lol) however he let me have them for the price regardless. If case anyone else is interested these are the details: Khoyool Al Nasr Tyres Repairing Al Kuwait Street Kifaf Building Ph. 04 3375208 Mobile 0508751919 Cheers :)
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:11
I'm surprised to see the reviews on Dr. Tahir but then i guess no two surgery's are the same so it's hard to know what to expect and kind of scary really. I have only heard good things and myself underwent implants with him last October and couldn't have been happier with the whole procedure and end results. Best of luck with your decision, never an easy choice and I find even harder when is this country. Hope you find the right doctor for you:)
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 12:22
Thank you :):) I just called them, hope he understood everything I was saying lol..confirmed the priceing is for the 2010 Bridgestone so looks like its a trip to RAK tomorrow. The onyl thing he doesnt do is wheel alignment but there is another shop that can do it for 200 or I know many places in Dubai also do it so should not be difficult, still saves a small fortune. they only accept cash so will ask my work driver if he can take it up tomorrow! Thanks again:)
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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 11:19
Wow that is quite a saving and can't thank you enough SD. I have had to get a major service plus brakes this week alone so did not want to pay huge prices on tyres also. I am willing to take the car to RAK for sure. Just to confirm, the tyres are 2010 production date at least and also not re-treads? Do you have a number for the shop and name and I will book in:) I might be stretching it here but do you think if someone else took my car with my credit card they would allow him to pay for it?? Thanks a million.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 13:33
RAK, but DH has been to Sharjah for Jeep tyres and got a better deal than he would have done in Dubai, as fairycake mentioned. What's the brand and spec for the tyres? I can get a price and you can decide whether it's worth the drive. Thanks so much SD:) The tyres I have from Lexus are Bridgestone, 245 45r17 95w for Rear and 225 45r17 90w for the Front..
 
 
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