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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 09:44
I miss my "free" Virgin Active gym membership in SA :(
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 09:36
Look at the skyscraper website. Lots of tips under the UAE forum on how to go about with the snagging. Our developer did not allow us to snag before moving in but we went through the entire household once we were in. You can always call the maintenance guys to fix a problem within the first year. So make sure you use all the bathrooms etc as much as possible until the issues are sorted out. With every apartment/house in Dubai you will have problems that need sorting out. We even discovered (after 18 months!) that they drilled holes right through one of the pipes in our bathroom when fixing the basin. Only when the apartment downstairs complained of continuous damp did they realise that that there was a large gaping hole in the pipe. Be prepared for lots of visits by maintenance people for almost everything (AC, electrical, plumbing) and lots of cleaning up behind them.
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 11:25
Not sure what exactly you are looking for but if you looking for beans to weigh down a pastry when baking then you can try using dry chickpeas. It is available in all supermarkets. You will also find dried beans (like kidney or red beans) in the aisle where you find Indian dried lentils.
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 07:57
Try cleaning out your browser cache.
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 07:55
There are a few bathroom showrooms on S Zayed Road. Try Bagno I know they have accessories as well. If you willing to drive out a bit, go to Dragon Mart. There a loads of bathroom shops in the GA section. If you feeling really adventurous you can go to King Faisal Road in Sharjah.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 20:19
No but never ever click on a link to any secure site! facebook, banks, hotmail, gmail... its so easy for these guys phish the information through a site that looks like the original.
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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 17:47
Yes you can hire a Nepali maid,
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 21:45
I look at least 10 years younger. Starting to appreciate that now in my 30's :D
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 21:26
Are they shooting the new 007 movie there? already? just saw something about shooting the new 007 movie here on dubai one news. wasn't paying much attention but there was something about bond flying in an ek flight and dubai.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 08:32
Ladies, wanted to find out if anyone has ever received packages through USPS? Ordered a whole lot of things the other day and the shipping cost worked out much cheaper than shop n ship @ $25. How long did you have to wait before you received your package? The silly place I ordered from refused to change contact details before shipping so part of the shipping label have my shop n ship address details and a US contact number. How do I make sure I receive the package? The address shows my apartment number and building name but not my location. I have received a tracking number but it just says "processed through sort facility".
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 08:20
And cheaper. Visa through dnrd = dhs 675 ++ ( typing/knowledge/admin+drop off @ airport) + deposit. Visa through emirates = 275 and its electronic.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 08:16
Dont know why they bother publishing this as so many places are standing empty and not being rented. Sorry Landlords....it's a renters market! I think that a lot of these empty apartments are owned by people that don't really need the money. A whole other discussion but they are not desperate to rent out the place. Many are also empty from defaulters too I don't know why banks and mortgage companies don't start auctioning these places off. Easiest way to recuop monies and you will have some very happy new owners if they are bought at good rates.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 08:09
Dont know why they bother publishing this as so many places are standing empty and not being rented. Sorry Landlords....it's a renters market! I think that a lot of these empty apartments are owned by people that don't really need the money. A whole other discussion but they are not desperate to rent out the place.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 08:05
Baking soda or bicarb mixed with vinegar = great cleaning agent!
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 08:04
It all depends on how many lanes some loony driver decides to cross over because he just missed his offramp.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 07:59
There is a small shop in Festival City called Koraba. They specialise in Amber jewellery. Not sure if they have the teething necklace but definitely worth a try. <em>edited by Icedqueen on 14/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 20:08
You should only cut your hair up to 2 cm's. Anything more than that and your baby will be born bald.
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 22:28
Looks like a Nursery just opened in JLT, West loop. Does anyone have any information about this? I tried phoning and there is no answer. Signs are posted around the loops Did you manage to get through? I keep on driving past the boards and miss the contact details! There is a website listed as well.
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 22:24
Did both my ID and passport and it took 3 months. Was surprised that I got my new ID so quickly!
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 16:05
It's in the bottom of the Trident Marinascape building in the Marina Walk part of the Marina. thanks! looking forward to having a nandos close by.
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 15:57
Oooh Swarovski - whereabouts will Spinneys Market be? Spinneys Market will be on the JLT metro end near the Al-Mas Building. edited by ChiggyWiggy on 29/12/2010 Spinneys market will be in Mohammed Ibrahim Tower located in cluster J (next to Bonnington). Cannot wait for it to open! Seems to be taking ages.
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 15:49
where will it be located?
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 08:21
They are busy laying the pipes for the water to be recycled from the ocean. Strange enough they did not think about it at concept stage, filled the water and realised that the stagnant water would be a problem! Let's hope it will move from Jumeirah Sand Towers to Lakes Towers soon.
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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 06:01
Maybe it's some form of middle English? Googled it and came up with 1) Palo Alto High School or 2)   pal·y 1  (pl) adj. pal·i·er, pal·i·est Archaic Pale. pal·y 2  (pl) adj. Heraldry Divided into several equal parts by perpendicular lines. Used of a field. [Middle English, from Old French pale, from pal, stake; paly [ˈpeɪlɪ'> adj (History / Heraldry) (usually postpositive) Heraldry vertically striped [from Old French palé, from Latin pālus stake; see pale2'>
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 22:48
I think its a typo.
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 21:44
I bought the Chicco Liteway (similar to the link below) specifically for travel (about $100) but ended up using it more often than the heavy Quinny Buzz that we own. I cannot recommend it enough. I can take it out of the boot with one hand, make it up or break it with one hand and push it around with one hand. Only weighs 4,8kg and is just so practical. Best of all it reclines fully. Cushion is not that soft but you can always layer a blanket or something soft under baby.
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 09:32
Try a hardware store like ACE. You can use a similar looking hook to hang your handbag. p.s. Was planning to buy the hook and the guy at Goodbaby gave me the tip.
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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 08:16
Try cornflour. The most simple item and works wonders for nappy rash.
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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 08:50
I bought some peace lilies at the nursery past dragon mart but saw them at ikea 2 weeks ago.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 19:08
DD is 13 months and dropped her second nap at around 7-8 months. Now I am lucky if she does even 1 nap a day. If she does nap the once, its only for 35-45 minutes and then she is up until midnight. Don't know how to change this pattern as it is very frustrating for me. She only sleeps if I am next to her and wakes up as soon as I wake up in the morning.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 17:51
I don't normally get called up to be scanned before exiting the airport but once I had some chicken sausages (halaal) and they pulled me up. The lady kept on asking me if I had chicken and I denied it saying that I only had lamb and beef. Once we walked out the airport did I realise that we actually did have chicken and the scanner picked it up. I thought this was random and they called you if you looked suspicious. I was scared that day because we probably had at least 20kg meat in one bag.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:03
La Priarie caviar. I have tried so many even the Hylexian one but the La Prairie has worked wonders so far.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 20:01
You can call Tavola on Beach Road to get more information. I am planning to go for the first course in February.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 18:43
Thanks ladiess. Some interesting responses. I found some track tops and jerseys (by chance!) in Geant for Dhs10 yesterday. Picked up a few items for her. I was very clear with her that I am not responsible for her clothing expenses as well. We pay our maids far too much here with so many benefits in any case. We even buy their sanitary napkins and I don't think we should be buying their clothing as well!
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 18:37
For your ipad Go to setting Go to keyboard Switch auto correction OFF. I did the whole wilton course. Worth every cent and highly enjoyable. Learned so many interesting things and tips. Thanks Appletiser (for both ipad issue and the wilton course q). How many courses are there in total? Whatever I know today has just been trial and error and just messing around with different nozzles etc.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 17:49
Buy a shuffle. So much easier as u just have to clip it on you without any additional equipment.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 17:46
Not sure what type of oven you have used but the standard is 180 degrees celcius for about 30 mins in an electric oven. I have a fan assisted one and have been reducing the heat to around 170 for my cakes to come out perfectly.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 14:04
Dont wash anything and just dump everything around then you would be able to prep in that time. :):):) hehehehe Seriously though... I love his energy in the kitchen. Wish I could prep that way. Never knew you could knead a dough on a flat surface until I saw him do it.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:36
my kids born in 90s love ABBA! Thats because you probably play it all the time. My DD loves Mozart. Goes crazy when I switch on the ipod.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:35
Sorry haven't seen it here either. I just stock up when I go home.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:30
how wierd, I don't get that. I'm going to www.hsbc.ae and I get a new front page with a picture of family walking down a beach/shoreline plus some text on HSBC products Whatever you do, never click the link from an email. Could be a fraudulent website posing as yours. Try clearing your cache and delete all cookies. Restart your browser and type in the address.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:28
Who's ABBA? Were you born in the 80's? Yep. And I've looked them up now and really, would have never put the songs and the band together. I'm much more excited about the NKOTB reunion. LOL. Lol... thought as much. If you were born in the 70's or earlier you would have known immediately. :) They say that you can tell a person's age by the music they listen to. How true. <em>edited by Icedqueen on 05/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:26
Its standard procedure. Nothing new at all. Those of us that have always applied for visas for near relatives have known this.
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:24
Who's ABBA? Were you born in the 80's?
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 12:18
Todays GoNabit deal has 69% off 3 classes and 5 playspace passes + 1 haircut. Dhs275 for the deal so I bought it. Definitely worth trying so see whether its worth continuing.
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 12:53
Dont wash anything and just dump everything around then you would be able to prep in that time.
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 12:52
Sounds like Flash Forward. Maybe we all going to pass out for 2 mins and see our future now! :\:
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 10:14
I have been giving my DD (13 months) Pronutro Toddlers. There are lovely flavours like Pear & Yoghurt and Peach & Apricot. I must admit that I did not give much thought to the sugar content but I know she loves those flavours -probably because they are so sweet. At least she eats all her cereal. We struggle with lunch and dinner is such a hit and miss with her that I really don't mind giving her this in the mornings. I've been alternating these 2 for the past 2 months. It does keep her full the entire morning. I just love Pronutro myself and clear out the Waitrose shelves whenever the chocolate flavour comes into stock.
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 17:37
I do not by my maid clothing, nor would I ever go out shopping for her.... I think its a ridiculous notion, you hire these people to look after you and the next thing you know, you're out shopping for them, cooking their food, making sure they're happy, checking if they need anything else.... the whole point of hiring a maid is to look after you, pay them a salary for it, and if you feel the need to give them extras, put together a budget, and give them some money to go shopping for clothes themselves! why should you have to go around shops bargain hunting, checking if its the right size/color etc for your employee... just give her the money and if she doesn't buy clothes with it, then thats her problem, don't give it to her again... Problem with that is that she probably won't buy clothing and end up "feeling cold" again. I gave her Dhs200 the other day to buy her food thinking she would buy chicken, rice, potatoes etc. She came back with juice, bourne vita, lots of tiffany biscuits, powdered milk, chocolates and coke. Obviously cannot be trusted to buy clothing then? Don't know what she will be eating after the biscuits and juice get finished.
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Latest post on 03 January 2011 - 16:50
Do know where is a good place to look. Carrefour clothing section. Mine has a field day in there and its reasonable too. can pick most of it up in there. Sorry if some of u buy more designer but im not going that route. Thanks for the tip. I found some undies and the t-shirts at C4 the last time. Lulu is also a good option. Not going to be buying her any Mango or Zara anytime soon!
 
 
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