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Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 20:04
I am really new to this but I went to Satwa last month and asked a taylor to copy a dress and he said it would take at least 6 weeks (it was only a simple cotton shift dress). So I did not go ahead with it. Can you tell me how long you waited to have your dresses made? Thanks so much.
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 07:25
I do this every day, twice a day. Its almost always 20 minutes. I go Al Khail road all the way up to Safa Park and then just go straight across the bridge over Shk Zayed Road and I am at the T junction of Union Coop/Safa Park.... that only takes 20 minutes, then to my sons nursery I have another 5 minutes or so as its in Jumeira 2. Its not such a problem to me as I like driving, and I am always doing something around that area in the mornings so I dont have to turn around and come straight back. Give it a try, you might be surprised how quick and easy it is on Al Khail Road.
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 09:07
http://www.blushandbloom.com/shop/index.php - this is where I bought my nappy bag (the Emily Storksak - its divine and I love it), they are more a maternity website, but the things they stock are really lovely. For baby things I have used BabySouk.com, they have some really sweet things there too. DubaiBabies is really good too with a wide range of products but I am not sure they have nappy bags. I love supporting local businesses (especially local businesses run by women) as long as the prices are not too marked up from what it sells for in the US - otherwise I shop and ship. I have found all the companies above have pricing very similar to what it would be elsewhere.
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 20:59
I have emailed you too HellsBells!
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 18:31
Is the IPL you are talking about to remove pigmentation? I have been to Biolite in Healthcare City, they have IPL. I think its 1000Dhs per session.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 20:37
I got mine from Zara home, its white wicker and has a pale blue cotton liner.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 11:27
Try N-Dust... supposed to be very good. Read some good reviews on them. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ndust-Shoe-Repairs-Dubai/179933592029373 N-Dust are excellent!! I had a shoe emergency and they fixed my heel on the spot, I also saw they do delivery and pick - up. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Edited to add that they are located opposite Lulus and near MOE. <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 23/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 12:13
Nakheel took nearly 7 months to refund our deposit. They are a nightmare, it was nearly 2 years ago that we moved out so I hope their accounts department have improved since then. Good luck! <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 20/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 12:11
I would love to join too! :)
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 12:11
Toys R Us in Times Square had a really lovely selection. I love Melissa and Doug toys!
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 18:53
From my house in Saheel it took me 12 minutes yesterday to get to Media City! Its amazing now the flyover has opened up. There is one set of lights and a couple of round abouts and you are there! Check out AR its very close actually. JI mosquitoes - from what my friend who lives there tells me it can be an issue but Nakeel actively try and sort out the problem around the lake so its not too bad. The clubhouse has a lovely pool and a gym and a restaurant/bar - I have not been there but heard its nice. Only problem is that being a resident does not mean you are able to use the facilities, you have to join and its not very cheap to join the club (sorry I dont know how much). Good luck with your house hunting! <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 17/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 12:53
I shop and Ship it! I get a bottle with I think 200 pills and it will last me 6 months. It cost around 12USD + shipping.
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 19:50
Check out http://www.blushandbloom.com/shop/index.php they are based in Dubai and have some really lovely maternity wear. Another site is http://www.isabellaoliver.com/womens-clothes they deliver to Dubai. Congratulations.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 12:47
Carrefour is where I got mine from!
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 08:45
The Lime Tree Cafe do lovely ones. I think they deliver too but you have to order in advance. Check out their website. http://www.thelimetreecafe.com/
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 18:55
Head to the center court of MOE (ie the middle) and there are two shops. ZARA, go through the womens and mens sections and in the back you will find Zara Kids, they have everything you will need and a huge range, its good quality (not great) but a nice range of styles. I love Zara Kids, they have a website so you can check what you want to buy and prices in advance www.zara.com (go to the UAE part obviously and prices are in AED) Across from Zara is Massimo Dutti, in the back is their kids section. In my personal opinion its better quality and of course more expensive but the range is quite classic. It could be just what your looking for. Anyway both shops are worth a shot and you should find what your looking for. :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 11:44
I didn't say the post IS a wind-up, but some things thrown in the post such as 5 kids in the car. Getting a paper from a lawyer for parents to sign ?? The main question is genuine and I simply avoid it. Getting parents to sign a legal disclaimer each time - where does one draw the line? How about disclaimers for any possible accidents at home when the kids visit? Disclaimers for food allergies in parties... I can fit 5 kids in my car all with car seats as well as 2 adults... why is that something that would be a wind up?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 16:22
[b'>[i'>[/i'>Well if the bags these ladies are talking about are as good as they say I find it fairy difficult to imagine being stopped at an EU border because of my handbag.[/i'>[/b'> You may not be stopped entering the EU, but you might and oh how shameful as well as illegal. I can spot a fake handbag from across a room and so can the customs staff at CDG. They are trained how to. I find anything where you have to scurry into back rooms and apartments to purchase an illegal item very unsavoury and my husband would be horrified to hear of me doing that no matter how much money it would save him. Be careful of yourselves in these places, its just not smart heading into apartments with strange men to buy illegal goods. I know Dubai is safe but its not worth it for a fake bag. <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 25/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 09:41
@Ilovechoos, did you find that "Wink" gave you VPL under clothes lol ? More importantly do you think it made a difference? Sorry Gilly3 I just saw this post. I dont know if it made a difference, for me it just made me feel a lot more confident and a lot less like I was still pregnant - you know when you have just delivered the baby and you still look 4 months pregnant. Well the wink erased that whilst I was wearing it. It also made me feel a bit more stable in my core and gave me support in those first weeks after birth when you feel week and fragile around your middle. I totally recommend them if you just want to make yourself look and feel slimmer. They are like a great pair of spanx. Yes I did have a VPL but generally wore it with floaty skirts and tighter tops, or maxi dresses so not problem. I think you can get ones without the VPL thing. Edited to add I was just looking through blush and blooms website and I saw these slips http://www.blushandbloom.com/shop/shapewear/shapewear-slips/ I have one of these and I will not be without it now and I have lost my baby weight but its a great sucker inner and smoother. I have the half slip. Its good! <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 24/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 19:52
I bought a great one from Blush and Bloom - they have a huge range of post partum lingerie and wraps. I used the wink one, its like a really big pair of knickers. Here is the link: http://www.blushandbloom.com/shop/index.php
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 16:30
Has anyone has this done to add volume? Has anyone had just a normal perm to add volume? Did it work? Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 10:08
Frenzy, on Umm Sequim street sell tissue paper in lots of gorgeous colours. I think they are 1Dhs a sheet but if you buy more you can get a small discount. Its next to Jotum paints sort of in the middle of Umm Sequim street, on the same side of the road as Marina just further down towards Shk Zayed road.
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 18:54
My husband thinks its a really prolific Chicken. Me I am freaked out. Did you use the eggs Catawba? This must be my most bizarre post ever! lol
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Latest post on 17 May 2011 - 18:48
So I have bought a pack of the Tregor Organic Eggs, I have cracked 4 so far and all of them had two yolks. So that is really weird huh? I just cant think that this is a natural organic occurance. Do you think these chickens have had something chemically done to them? 4 eggs with 8 yolks is just freaky. I have 2 more eggs in the carton left to crack. Ughhh. Can these even be healthy to eat? Any chicken/egg experts out there?
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 09:29
I would love to know too! Waxmuch is the AD store really nice? Is it any where as good as the Sydney one? Very exciting!!!! Edited to add that i think we all checked the website first (OP even said she did) and it says pretty much nothing. I was hoping someone might have an inside scoop on when it opens. <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 08/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 21:06
[i'>[i'>I swear to g0d I reckon some of you would complain if someone was shoving diamonds up your bum![/i'>[/i'> Yes I would complain about that!! I do like EK but if there is a direct flight cheaper and at a better time on another airline I will certainly take it. <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 05/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:34
LOL, train of thought...... oh pippa looks hawt..... shes so skinny...... I want to be that skinny..... I should diet..... kales a good diet food...... hmmm where can i buy Kale? Its sort of related to the wedding :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 13:06
SamCam is walking like her shoes hurt and her. I just fell in love with David Beckham, he looks like heavenly.
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 18:36
I am no DG but I like my house to smell nice!! I prefer natural scents so here are some ideas to start you off: Fresh Basil plants in the kitchen smell great, that is what I have but Mint and Coriander is also nice. Buy a bag of Guavas from the supermarket and put them in a bowl in your kitchen, the scent is divine... way cheaper than a candle and so much nicer. Once they are starting to go a bit old and mushy you can smoothie them! Cut fresh flowers, lillies are really the only ones I buy because if you buy them as they come into the store you can generally get about 10 days out of them, maybe scent for 7 days. Gardenia plants, they are about 40Dhs at the garden Center and smell divine, especially in small places like a guest toilet. Lots of plants in your house does tend to freshen the air I think. I also rely heaps on one of those swishy air purifiers, I forgot what its called but you can buy them everywhere (spinneys, boots, etc). We use the peppermint oil in the morning and its so refreshing. At night I like candles!
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 13:49
I used Bridgeway for a move, they were required to store our things for 3 months then send them to us. Some of our furniture arrived mouldy and very damp, some of our crockery and glasses had been broken too. I also had problems with them on delivery. I would never recommend them. We used Alied Pickfords for the next move and they were exceptional. Sorry I dont know DASA. Good luck with your move!
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Latest post on 27 April 2011 - 13:13
My neighbour sits in his car in the morning drinking his coffee whilst the maid dusts the car off with a big feather duster and makes sure its perfectly polished and then he just drives off without a wave of thanks or anything. The first time I saw it my jaw hit the ground in shock, now I just give him a scathing look everytime I see him. Edited to add that I know where I would shove that feather duster!!! :) <em>edited by Ilovechoos on 27/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 16:08
Twisted Tory, Thanks so much for that contact I will call him. Its so disturbing, I keep seeing them on walks and got Boeker in as a preventative measure (big phobia of rats) and the guy that came said its a huge problem in Saheel, Mirador and Palmera. I think something needs to be done on a bigger scale, there is no point me doing everything I can to protect my house if they are just going to come back over the fence from my neighbours.
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Latest post on 25 April 2011 - 13:37
Its horrible but there are lots of rats in the ranches. Call Boeker, I have called them to take over all the pest control in my property and so far they have been excellent. They are not cheap, but they are totally worth it. Phone number is 04 331 1789 Dont bother with Dubai municipality, as AR is a Free Zone (or something like that) they wont help you and just told me to call Emaar. Good Luck, its so gross dealing with this type of thing.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:09
Yeah its a dumb name, but they fix and restore designer handbags. Its more like a bag doctor. :). They have branches in singapore and Melbourne too!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:06
There is a bag spa on Jumeira Beach Road, offer to pay for the bag to visit the spa and hopefully they will be able to fix it. I cant remember which mall its in but its probably easy to google. Good luck.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 21:21
Yes you can, almost all the kitchen show rooms will be able to source them for you. Siematic, mark wilkinson and palmonade on jum beach road all have them in their showrooms. :)
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Latest post on 04 April 2011 - 14:32
A little bit different but why do some people say "I live on Arabian Ranches" I dont understand that one, dont they live "in" Arabian Ranches? Is it an English expression? Sorry for the change of subject!
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 19:41
Could you guys tell me where the small spinneys is in Motor City? I thought there was only one and its huge. Thanks so much!
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 21:18
I do want to ask though, and please, this is not meant in any other way than honestly wanting to know......why your husbands must txt or ring when they land/check in/go out/go to bed and txts all day? I do really want to know why? Because my husband travels to some of the worlds most dangerous countries and I like knowing hes still alive. :)
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 16:44
Should point out that we don't have pets so the boxes were ok. Didn't like the idea of poison but unless you want to shoot them (!) there is no choice. We had rat poo all over the children's balconies upstairs, in their playhouse, all over the toys etc etc... I actually would not mind shooting them. :). Rats freak me out, I have spent the afternoon mentally dropping bombs on them. Will email Emaar, thanks for your advise!
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 12:35
Oh gosh, its just gross. I really need to feel like I am acting and start a rat prevention program LOL.. If I could put a fire wall around my house I would, but aside from that any good companies to call? :) @ Clairehdps little girl.
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 12:22
Does anyone use a good storage company that is not too expensive? I am wanting just to store christmas decorations and things like that maybe 12 boxes and the cheapest quote I have so far is 520Dhs a month which is a little more than I want to spend. I would love to hear your suggestions! Thanks
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 22:05
Dr Ejaz Waseem Medlink Clinic Highly recommended VP I agree Dr Waseem is excellent.
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 19:38
It sounds suspicious. Have your keys been out of sight? Were they somewhere where someone could swap them over? Anyway, call a locksmith right this minute and get those locks changed.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 21:00
Izzy99 Its on the top floor of GL, I think its level 2. The pork section is hidden at the back but you have to walk past all sort of gourmet delights to get there... a cheese room, sushi, caviar, falafel, salad bar, italian deli, juice bar, butcher, fish monger, arabic grill..... etc. I am obsessed with this place, and you can get the most amazing french yoghurts in their grocery area.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 20:11
If you find some please post the recipe, it sounds delicious.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 19:36
I would think that the Galleries Lafayette Gourmet would be the place to look, their pork section is remarkable! Its like a pork wonderland there. I just returned from there with a whole basket of wonderful things to try. Their cheese section is very impressive too. :)
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 17:02
Williams Sonoma is incredible, incredible... do you have any more info? Like what Mall? I guess they wont stock any of their divine food, or amazing flowers at Christmas but I would be happy with anything they have........imagine if they did food..:)
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 19:46
No I dont think its available in Dubai, I got it from Amazon and had it shipped directly to my shop and ship account in the UK. Its a really good monitor the sound quality is excellent. It also has loads of cool features like the torch on the parent unit (such a good idea for checking on your baby in a dark room) and a nightlight which you can adjust.
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 21:01
STAY at the One and Only Palm. The dessert library is to die for, and then go and have a drink at 101.... that is an amazing night. Caramel DIFC, its fabulous....
 
 
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