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Latest post on 22 July 2013 - 10:51
I had my eyebrows done with Chloe at Sisters in Dubai Mall, its a new service they do and shes UK trained. I love mine its so natural. She tends to be cautious first time then use the top up a month later to add if it needs it. Want to do my lips and eyes next.
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 18:00
they sell the official ones in bloomingdales also in dubai mall, the clothes bit. or you can search the official sleep in rollers website and they have different sets. for novices I'd recommend the set with the pink dryer hood littleone recommended (available in bloomies and sisters). put rollers in, put hood on and dry with heat that way til hot, then wait til totally cool before you remove. theres a professional tip for u! and no i dont work for them I'm a hairdresser.
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 13:14
shivi maybe we need to beg one of the organic places or waitrose, considering they had these random plum nectarine hybrids in there today!!
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Latest post on 12 June 2013 - 13:08
yeah dubai laundry is the metal ones, i tried him first. it sounds daft i know but the ones we got hold of have a really short neck and the way our wardrobe is divided these means DH's tops sit exactly right whereas before the trailed on the ledge underneath. (yes hes very picky!!) might have to just drive round...
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 13:22
no this is an actual vegetable, a squash, then you microwave it and use a fork and get like spaghetti! ive seen those too but thought id try natures offering first
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 12:27
theres tavola in jumeirah def sells loads of diff colours. or you can buy melting chocolate in waitrose, they even have cake pop tins now in waitrose and all the sticks etc.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 11:43
So sorry for your loss, I just went thru this too, very very hard to get your head around. I had the d&c at City and was out the same day, few days bleeding and then physically I was fine, obv depends on each person. I try to be a positive person and the way the dr explained a blighted ovum is that its chromosomal, so the baby wasnt going to be healthy and its the bodys way of dealing with it. still heartbreaking tho as I was the same as you, right up unto a few days before I had all the symptoms of pregnancy, tho luckily no morning sickness. My dr said the optimum is waiting 3 months, but at least 1 so your womb can re-line itself, I was also warned that you are extremely fertile after the op, I took this a bit to heart and have since had 2 periods and was pinning myself on it happening right away, so please try not to do that as your putting yourself thru extra stress. I've now tried to get my head to a place why I'm not thinking about it. it happened before without trying so trying to let that happen again. difficult tho when your a fighter and you feel like you want to do something about it! big hugs to you, its a massive shock but you will get thru it. I found this really comforting and gave me hope. when I read lots of forums afterwards I kept seeing the term 'rainbow baby', naively thought people meant mixed race! then someone put this explanation: 'rainbow babies' are the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravagesof the storm. When a rainbow appears, it does not mean that the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and the clouds. Storm clouds may still loom over but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of colour, energy, and much needed hope.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 09:26
starting properly today, I find I dont eat as much on days off so hopefully find fasting on those days easier, prob cos I'm away from where I work in Dubai mall surrounded by temptation!! and for that reason I'm hoping the newly opened kcal will save me too! and help me do the odd fast on work days. might try 4:3 to kick start me. the book shop in dubai mall has tons of books on it by the way and also other books on 200-300 cal recipes etc. I understood it helped to keep calorie content of non diet days fairly sensible? I'm gonna use myfitnesspal again as I find it good for encouraging mr to keep fruit and veg content up as proves their so low calorie. also understood it best to try and do it like micheal mossley did and 2 meals within a certain window so you have long fast periods? friend of mine does it where he only eats inbetween 8am and 5pm so then fasting after that and said had good results. suppose is lots of ways!
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:27
I keep seeing recipes in paleo diet for spaghetti squash, has anyone seen it here??
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:25
seen in jones the grocer too.
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:24
u can get them everywhere, I got mine at jashanmal but ive seen them in carrefour, galleries lafayette, bloomingdales, waitrose I think too. the book shop in dubai mall has amazing selection of slow cooker books, even a paleo one!
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 10:34
so were not up til end of september but kind of pre-emoting our greedy landlord. This is our first contract, a client told me the other day that he cant increase rent in the first two years, is that still the case? We made sure he registered the contract with Ejari as the last tenant warned us hes a pain at the end of contract. and looking at the calculator u cant do it any longer than 2 months so bit pointless if your notice period is 3 months... We really want to stay here and whole reason were addressing it early is debating whether to buy new furniture for 2nd bed lol. Frustrating thing is we paid well over the odds in the first place but were desp for the apartment and it was right as everything boomed last september. Looking on the rera website but really just want a simple view of what he can and cant do.
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 09:42
ANYONE??? amazed with all the women in this town that do it that no one can answer!!
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 12:30
I know there's loads of Botox threads but my question is, is there a filler u can have that can be used to plump small lines round the eyes and also slight lip plumping? I don't want to pay for 2 full syringes for just a few lines for different areas. From my googling juverderm ultra seems to be the one but does anyone have any experience? And where did u get it done? Thanks
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 17:27
Brilliant thanks ladies, I have just ordered my Magimix for hubby to collect in UK! Cannot wait, sad but true!!
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 15:52
Hershey in Dubai mall has every kind of chip for baking I found last week. Even stuff I'd previously bought over from uk, butterscotch, semi sweet, white choc, peanut butter. Only thing is they're massive bags which is dangerous to have in our house as they often don't mak it into the cookies/brownies....
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 15:47
Yeah called them n they don't know what model they have so will have to drive there. Anyone seen te Jamie one?! I watching the show so am interested now.
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 11:07
I saw them at taste of dubai but at that time I didnt know it was the one I might want!
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 14:59
I had never heard of this either until after all the hoops we've jumped thru I finally went to the drs to confirm the pregnancy last week thinking I was 10 weeks, sadly not, the sac was there but nothing else. such a cruel trick that your body plays when u still have the signs of pregnancy. maybe it accounts for why I wasnt feeling particularly sick and symptoms were slowly reducing the days proceeding the appt. I really feel your pain its utterly heartbreaking. I was grateful I read the responses below as was nervous of the D&C but waiting naturally seemed more horrific and I wanted closure and to move on. I had the op yesterday and the hospital dr and nurses were fantastic as well as my lovely husband. the dr explained to us that the baby obv wasnt healthy and so its the bodys way of dealing with it, there is nothing at all that you have done or couldve done to prevent it. nonetheless its still very painful thing to hear. I'm trying to stay positive and much research indicates that women generally only endure one of these types of miscarriage and go on to have a successful pregnancy. we got pregnant very easily last time and I'm a believer that it happened for a reason and we are due some good fortune.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 08:10
What do u all watch the series on? I'm gonna use that link below but has anyone got any other good ones? Edited to say we've got a VPN so I use the usual iplayer etc <em>edited by greengoddess on 01/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 08:10
ah fab, was that your first appt to confirm the pregnancy? did you feel comfortable with him? were hoping now that insurance will cover it afterall, we both called and both got diff answers! typical!
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 14:22
I second Calabar it's really nice with Burj khalifa looking over and nice cocktails.
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 21:23
Great tips so far! I've ordered a kindle today so I can do the recommended reading in private at work without the cover giving it away! I've def said it would be nice to go away a last time just us, and also maybe uk trip as many people tell me it's cheaper with better choice for things like buggies etc. Got shop n ship so that I'm sure will be a godsend. Keep the tips coming I'm loving reading them as too soon to tell friends that have been there already.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 16:34
acidophilus is a very good probiotic supplement to take. and after recently suffering acute enterocolitus I'm going on a gluten free paleo style diet as DH also been told he has high cholesterol so I'm puttingus on the right path with food. If your looking for recipe inspiration pinterest.com is amazing. just search paleo or gluten free and tons of free recipes come up. I searched paleo a few moths ago and hardly anything came up so shows you how much its boomed with even a lot of nutritionists recommending it.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 16:26
or if you do have microwave, jacket potato and beans? or tuna mayonnaise got me thinking now! I'm currently trying to formulate a healthy meal plan but involves bit of advance planning but I love salad, and I dont mean salad tomato cucumber, thats my worst nightmare! I tend to do more with quinoa/lentils (you can buy microwave pouches in waitrose now) shredded chicken mixed veg etc. or you can throw a stirfry together quickly, they have ready made veg stirfry packs in waitroses veg section and could even buy ready made rotisserie chicken...
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 16:23
an omelette? tons of fillings for that! get a microwave brown rice and some fresh chicken off the hot counter? or chicken skewers? poached egg on toast?
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Latest post on 01 February 2013 - 10:48
I agree with Wednesday genius, me and dh are not really into valentines but I've used it before just as an excuse for a nice meal etc and the early days we used to celebrate but not so much now. I would just say to him 'do u fancy doing something for valentines?' Very casual, not being soppy, and just see what response u get. I don't agree if he got u a Xmas present he'll get u a something for vday, mine never has yet! But always got Xmas pressies. Don't attach too much worth to it, it's one day. If fellas can only make effort one day of the yr cos they're expected to not cos they've done it off their own feelings then I'd rather not have it! It's spontaneity that keeps the passion burning!
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 14:49
oh amazing thank you!! I wanted this one!!
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 13:07
thank you. wish I had the car today now! not very patient waiting to buy something haha!
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 12:22
Anyone seen Christmas jumpers anywhere? Not fussed on price too much as have a few occasions to wear this year! So any from cheap to not too extortionate I found a thread from few yrs ago saying karama has loads or I work in Dubai mall so that would be the most handy! Thanks!
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 20:43
Jamal of Golden scissors just did my bedroom ones and they came out great, very professional. and put up some old curtains for me in the 2nd bedroom for nothing. brought lots of samples and came with different price ranges too. I've seen him recommended on here for sofa covering too so going to look at doing that my inlaws have been and get the lounge curtains done with him too. was very good. 0505882773
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 12:35
churchills have just come to me today after the recommendations on here, awaiting it drying but from the colour of the water they've def done something! in all seriousness they were very efficient and being a saddo I'm excited to see the end result!
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 12:30
ooh lots of suggestions! thanks ladies! fab I will bother getting the metro to MOE then if dont find any will have the car another day to check out your other suggestions!
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 07:02
thats the thing, I was more bothered by the hassle I'm gonna have than the actual car, so mad at myself! and of course hubby has endless amount of joy joking about it! I think I'll try taking it to them then if they insist to call from home its no big deal.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 14:02
argh had a feeling people wud say diff things lol! think I'll try the station on my way out tonight then if they tell me to call police I'll do it once I'm home. thanks ladies!
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 07:44
yup tried all of that. think we need to bring someone in cos its so strange. Have never known anything like it. And yes after I read the small print we realised that they dont support it as they dont offer it. guess we were spoilt in AD with etisalat. despite them taking 18mths and 10 visits to upgrade the internet (ie wanting to pay them more!)
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Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 20:14
haha yes it is me! hello!! I'm moving up in few weeks but yes that would be great thank-you. x
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 20:10
for those of you in burj views what are you paying roughly for DEWA? were looking to move here and it'd be great to get an idea of coost. thanks.
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Latest post on 31 July 2012 - 10:29
I hope so!! I'm trying to find out from my new employers as well. Thank you.
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Latest post on 31 July 2012 - 10:06
a friend of mine has just married so that he can move his new wife and step child across and has been told by the pro that he needs a tenancy contract first to process their visas, I thought this was only coming into effect after december and for renewals not new visas, anyone offer any guidance?? I'm hoping to start a new job soon and get a visa but as I live with a friend I dont want to get a tenancy contract! and it makes no sense as you cant get a tenancy contract without a visa anyway!! has anyone had any recent experience?
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 22:06
If u want abu dhabi then the shangri la is the best one, sofra bld - the buffet food there is amazing. maybe not totally romantic but u cud ask for a table in the corner. its a great location and nice to sit outside overlooking the water and grand mosque.
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Latest post on 05 January 2012 - 14:02
I did go for the skin analysis. I don't remember all the brands, but they recommended the Dermic Caviar eyecream for me. http://www.dermic.ch/html/caviar-eye-cream.html The lady told me the face cream from the range is just like La Prairie / La mer and costs about 1/3rd of what they do. She said she uses it and her skin was amazing so it should work. edited by Lady_SilverX on 31/05/2011 I went yesterday and they also recommended it, does it work for you?? I cannot find any independent reviews on it.
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:51
and yeah we got a taxi, was 50 dollars, no way couldve dealt with public transport after that and we'd come from vegas so had lots of luggage. the spotted *** is that naughty oink oink creature. forgot it edited out that word!!
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Latest post on 01 December 2011 - 10:47
we went a few weeks back and stayed in lower east side, so glad we did as feel we wouldve missed out on this side of new york had we stayed right next to the tourist attractions. taxis are plentiful but we did tons of walking, very necessary given all the yummy restaurants we went to! of which tons were on our doorstep, we had a few recommendations then a waiter gave us some more on the first night and all were amazing. we stayed at 'hotel on rivington' lovely boutique hotel and the surrounding area has amazing bars restaurants and shops. was close to the subway, though we never used it, and is near the famous Katz deli (from the when Harry met Sally film) some restaurant recommendations for you (all are quite relaxed not fancy places but AMAZING food!): (most are turn up and wait so go 30-40 mins before you think you'll be hungry! Katz deli- for pastrami sandwiches and bagels The Spotted *** - Michelin starred quirky pub/restaurant with amazing food in west village Momofuku Noodle Bar - great for lunch or dinner. So good I bought their cookbook! Have the pork buns, addictive! Momofuku also has ssam bar, another rest we decided to have dinner at we loved it that much! The Meatball Shop - as it sounds, was near our hotel. The BEST meatballs I have ever had!! unfortunately their cookbook wasnt out before we left or I wouldve bought that one too! (have decided cookbooks are my new holiday souvenirs!) Colluccio and Sons - book for this one, fab Italian food in very glam restaurant nr Chelsea Buddakan (meatpacking district) - like buddha bars style of food but more of a restaurant, quite trendy, again amazing food here, this was where the waiter gave us his great recommendations Serendipity - this is a daytime one if your near Bloomingdales, go here via Dylans Candy Bar (famous sweet shop) as its on the way, is a really quirky cafe that serves amazing sundaes, eat lunch first at your peril, we only had starters and shared the halloween sundae which was a monster! we couldnt finish it all! again expect a little wait but we put our names down and went back to dylans for a nosy there before coming back for our table. Another recommendation we had that looked great (but didnt go cos hubby had shorts on and felt undressed) was Rouge Tomate, this is just near central Park and looked quite healthy. As you can tell I LOVED New York and its food!! def want to go back there again, we had another ton of recommendations we never got to sample. All of these have websites. Tourist stuff, we did Empire State at sunset. book it online before you go, we didnt and queued 40 mins and nearly missed sunset. Also Ground Zero is ticgain book before you go. We didnt :( We didnt go to Statue of Liberty as it was heaving and dont do crowds, we took the staton Island Ferry which is free and goes past it. If you have a DSLR you'll get great pics anyway. Chelsea Market is actually quite a cool place to walk around and is nr the The Highline Park, which is a park raised above the city formed from the dis-used railway tracks. Is a nice way to walk across town. My sis in law did ice skating in central park and recommended it but we didnt have suitable clothes and hubby was scared! take warm clothing! take sensible footwear! Oh and wine prices are about the same as they are here!
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 12:33
theres an offer on groupon for botox for 499 on groupon and ive wanted it for a while. has anyone been to this clinic for botox or anything else? its on al wasel rd nr spinneys. pls reply fast it ends in 12 hours!
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 17:43
jones the grocer is open as is the belgian cafe at the intercon for lunch. as someones already said the golf club on 19th is open too. not sure of anywhere else. didnt know that about the waterparks, bummer! was looking for somewhere at the wknd too!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 10:02
check on time out there was a feature done on it not so long ago. told you them all and how to get there. belevari marine are one company I know do this sort of thing, they have a facebook page i think (or they did ive not been on it for ages).
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 15:24
oh thats rubbish! typical just as I decide t do it, sounded the best one for me as well. Its a shame non of the universities do the qual here.
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 11:29
I'm also looking into the sunderland university courses, can those with experience of it msg me please? I'm based in AD but obv not tough to get to dubai when required. I have a BA degree but in tourism ,will they let me do the course? it also mentions something about needing a teaching english language qual, which I can easily do if required, I just want to get on Septembers course. pls email me at: green underscore sarahm at yahoo dot co dot uk
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 18:00
aramex charge you by the weight of your parcel, so I wouldnt use it for books or heavy stuff! you can use their calculator to work out what the charge is going to be before you order if you know the weight. you dont get charged by customs or anything as you would if say you just posted shopping to a PO Box. so is worth it. My hubby ordered clothes last year to his po box off a site and got stung by customs for about 200dhs but when ordered using shop and ship it was only 41dhs as was light. bear in mind customs is charged for the value but aramex is by weight. if you order off amazon or anywhere make sure they ship all items in one container, they sent my 3 dvds out seperately and cost me 41dhs for each one!
 
 
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