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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 20:18

I did it in the UK and it didn't work - that said it might just be me. Everyone is different I guess :)

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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 20:15

You can remove your email address now Vera! ;) Email sent x

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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 20:04

Hi Johjoh, how can I contact you ? I would be interested by the tortoises ! Thanks :) Hey! spamm - [email protected] vera - I will email you now :) Thanks ladies :)

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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 20:00

Brill! thanks ladies x

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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 16:45

l love my bb - I have the Bold 9870 (I think) it is the one before the newest one anyway. I love bbm and the fact I can access FB and yahoo and my emails whenever and wherever. My dh has had so much trouble with his iPhone so I am so glad I went for a bb. I pay 130dhs per month to du for full internet and social networking. I sometimes top up another 50dhsd for phonecalls and sms but rarely need to with bbm, whatsapp, fb, etc. Good luck... Oh and btw, I haven't used it overseas yet so we will see next week how I go in Malaysia...eeek! edited by johjoh on 31/03/2012

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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 17:34

Oh and it is Curl Definer I think! Ooops!

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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 17:26

I have searched high and low and not seen them here for over a year now I think!! We ended up on amazon :(

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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 17:20

No...that is why I am asking (wink).....a friend from Egypt is asking.

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Latest post on 16 March 2012 - 11:39

I have tried Olay, Estee Lauder Daywear, No.7...and now I am looking for a new tinted moisturiser with an spf that is good for oily skin...any up to date recommendations (with rough prices) please? x

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Latest post on 16 March 2012 - 11:30

Reception finish 1415 and the rest of the school finish 1430...bar Thurs when the whole school finishes at 1250.

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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 05:56

Hi napo - look on www.dubizzle.com for EVERYTHING! Places to rent, furniture, jobs and cars!!! And also, maybe not decide on a car straight away, get a hire car for a few months whilst visa and licenes etc are being processed and take your time to look around, talk to people and decide. You need to consider how people have treated a second hand car here...have they taken it off road/into the desert for example. Some cars don't seem to fair as well in the sandy conditions here - some say Toyotas are the best and never need attention, also American cars seem to be good (Jeep) as they are built for the conditions. Servicing and maintenance costs can be high for some cars too eg BMW, Land Rover. Lots to think about. We went for a brand new Pajero - got a LOT for our money, very reliable, free insurance and servicing...bit boring but practical for our life out here...sometimes wish we'd splured and gone for the XC90 or the X5 or the Discovery but glad we didn't when we hear some stories. However, a lot of people have money to burn here so don't mind. I am sure others will have opinions that differ from mine... Good luck anyway x

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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 05:47

Asleep yet? :( I feel for you....I am a baaad sleeper :(

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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 05:43

Thanks Captainjacky - I have no idea but will look into it.

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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 07:46

Thanks turn3r...it does look beautiful! Any more info ladies???

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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 22:33

Oooo interesting. It says 'operated by' so was hoping it would be an Etihad plane but knowing my luck it won't be :( Thanks for that x

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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 12:50

How much do you pay for a tutor? I know it will depend on time and maybe age of the child and the subject but for instance an hour Uk Year 3 Maths??

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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 14:42

Please can nyone recommend a good for families (2 kids aged 5 and 8) that doesn't cos a bomb. We will be there for a stopover of around 3 days.....any other advice would be lurvely too!!! tia x

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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 17:49

bump! I need hoover spares too! I need the broom bit!!! Lost when we moved house!!!!

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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 09:48

ok, I guess you wanted posh! ;)

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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 09:47

Highly recommend the Palace at the One&Only Royal Mirage. Beautiful setting either in the lobby lounge or out on the terrace. 95dhs - one is enough for two. I agree!!! Also the Al Qasr but it is 150dhs - again one is enough for 2 people.

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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 09:46

You HAVE to do mOre cafe - at the foot of the Burk Khalifa - get a table on the terrace outside as the temperature is obviously great right now. 30dhs per person from 330pm and is perfect. 4 small buns - x salmon and 2 cream cheese...your choice of cake and a small plate of cookies/biscuits...and your choice of tea etc.... not amazingly posh like the 5* hotels but the location and price are fab and the food and service is good too xx Have fun xxx

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Latest post on 14 December 2011 - 09:29

Intercontinental full too :(

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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 10:26

HR aren't bothered and as I wasn't yet confirmed, apparently I have no leg to stand on! Just putting it down to experience and fate! Grrrrrrrr! Lovely not having to rush to work on a morning...not so lovely wondering how we shall pay for christmas! A sparse one this year celebrating family!

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 10:14

You are a beauty! Thanks lovely xx

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 09:09

Thanks Cherry ripe - I am just impatient and can't be chewed waiting an hour until they will answer the phone lol x

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 09:04

Hi ladies - my computer will not allow me to look at the pop up that shows the times for the Dubai Fountains! Grrrrr! What time do they start at the moment please? Didn't know if they would be earlier due to it getting dark earlier :) TIA

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Latest post on 05 October 2011 - 08:09

Thanks ladies. i use whatsapp now on my Nokia and love it! I am thinking of the Bold as cheaper than the Torch - any opinions on that one? x

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:43

I have never bought from Karama but my guests rave about the stuff there. Little Ralph Lauren Polo (or whatever name) dresses? Anyway, I will put my thinking cap on and sleep on it for you xx

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:43

How much does it cost to make a will here?

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:28

Karama Uggs! x

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 21:03

bump I am looking for a good tinted moisturiser xx

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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 20:59

Thanks ladies. I was thinking about the Bateaux but then read some bad reviews on here. We have done the fountains to death but my dad hasn't done the Burj K yet. I hoped there would be a mega fantastic deal for the Burj Al Arab but still mega spondoolies. Anyone heard of any other offers? xxxx

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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 20:03

DH and I are getting a weekend to ourselves in August and I'd like to have a mini 2nd honeymoon type weekend that won't break the bank! Has anyone seen any summer GCC residents or just darn good deals at any of the wonderful hotels here?

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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 15:48

Each to their own ladies. Big boobs, small boobs, whos cares?! But what matters is what that person feels like inside. I had my boobs done over 10 years ago. I was a AA and felt sooo self conscious. I went up to a C cup and felt great, just felt sooo feminine and confident. After 2 kids and 12 years on I am now a big lass and am now a 36DD but that suits my big ass frame. Don't get on her case and make her feel like she should justify her feelings and questions. Everybody is different.

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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 15:42

Thanks Daza! Booked in for tomorrow morning. 200dhs so roughly the same as Tips and Toes. Will report back on how it goes x

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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 15:48

I think the most recent name it was given was 'Tanner' but I am sure when I was a kid it had a different name! My 7 year old DD says it is called 'Sequin' in the Fashion Fairytale movie so these days I think Barbie is not fussy! Changes her mind and her pets like the weather! Girls these days huh? lol

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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 16:55

Dr Farnaz at GMC on Beach Road. I've been with her for 2 years now. Only prob is that they have stopped doing direct billing at GMC!

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Latest post on 27 May 2011 - 18:44

Hey ladies! Can anyone please tell me where to go to stock up on art and craft supplies at reasonable ie cheap prices? I need to fill our cupboards for the long hot summer here with the kids!!!!!!! I know Daiso has bits and pieces and also C4 etc but as anyone got any good secret places that they want to share? :) TIA <em>edited by johjoh on 27/05/2011</em>

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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 10:05

Inshallah lol

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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 08:32

Calories!!!! Fat!!!! Sugar!!!!! lol

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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 08:31

Thanks ladies. I was upset last night so please forgive me jewelsmiddle. There is currently no school bus from AR so I am not able to do that. :( I have emailed my regional manager and asked him to re look at my hours and I have explained why. I am keeping everything crossed that he will be sympathetic and realise that as I am perfect for this job (:)) he should do this for me! What will be will be. Last nights tears have dried and I am feeling more positive now :)

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 21:06

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I am having a hard enough time of it as it is, thanks. I accepted the job with different hours and a car share in place but things change don't they? I have asked at DESS and put a sign up. I have asked different friends, I have also put signs up in the supermarkets. Anything else you want to say to make me feel worse?

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 21:06

I saw that Building Blocks in Motor City are running camps throughout July. 600 dhs for members & 700 dhs non-members. I don't know the age range and there is no information on the website. I think I saw a flyer at Spinneys MC. Thanks will give them a call too x

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 20:48

Thanks sleepy. I think fate is intervening as now I am stuck for getting DD to school! I am not doing well at this working mother lark and I don't even start the job until Sunday! :(

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 20:46

Thanks sleepy, what I am concerned about too is that the kids are well supervised. A friend of mine has tried a few different camps and has said that Libra where the first that she has ever felt her daughter was safe with, which is obv very worrying!

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 20:42

Jess AR will run the Splash summer camp but I'm not sure if it's only for Jess students and it'd be from FS1 (or maybe even FS2) stage onwards. edited by A Rancher on 20/05/2011 Thanks for that. I will look into it. I think it was JESS kids only when I have enquired about it previously. Keep the suggestions coming though xxxx

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 17:50

Does anyone know anything about Dubai Holiday Camps - they have one at DIA at Emirates Hills? That is top of my list at the moment x

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 06:43

Who is the Arabian Ranches bra lady? Tell us more...........

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 06:41

Yes Kidville would only take the youngest at a cost of 2350 for 3 hours a day for 3 days for 2 weeks! Extortionate! I have only just started the job so haven't accrued enough holiday yet. My mum is coming out but not until mid July. 10 weeks to cover! Makes me think this working lark is not going to work! I was hoping the camps would be around 500 each week with a discount for siblings or something. I'll work something out but I feel a bit held to randsom at the moment! Thanks for your input ladies x Oh and by the way, does anyone know if JESS AR have anything going on camp wise?

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Latest post on 20 May 2011 - 06:25

Yes the prices are the same as normal but what I am saying is that the prices are expensive for me!! I have two kids 4 and 7 and not all of them take both of those ages. I have been told by someone who has done most of them that Libra is the best in their opinion and that one will cost me 2800 for 2 weeks. however, Dubai Summer Camps will cost me 2550 for 2 weeks including transportation one way and breakfast and snacks. KidsTheatreWorks at school would cost 3200!!! I know it is for 2 weeks and for 2 kids but I don't earn much! Okay for those that are on amazing packages and high high earners but not all of us are. <em>edited by johjoh on 20/05/2011</em>

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