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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 16:42
Just booked this for DD and her friends when they visit next week, but as the bar doesn't open till 7.00 p.m it will now be well past sunset, so the views will be limited. As DD has already done the afternoon tea this seemed the cheapest option for her friend, who's never been before, to get the Burj al Arab experience without doing the tea. Minimum spend per person is 150 aed, but as you this will cover approx 2 drinks if you are lucky there will be no problem reaching the minimum spend. We are hoping to arrive shortly after 6.00 p.m. and hope that they will let them in early just to take some photos. I'll post back if they manage to get in early.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 15:29
When the "free 40" teabags cost you 11aed Ok I know I've been here awhile but I am still sometimes surprised. Spinneys at the Marina, on the shelf 100 Lipton teabags 15.25 or special pack 100 + 40 free 26.26! Asked for price check at the till as something seemed to be wrong with these prices, both coming through as 26.25 so I tell him the shelf label says 15.25, he checks and amazingly I'm right and he reduces the price. Right result, but ladies please double check prices on the shelf with what goes through the till.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 15:18
Check out northernstar's post http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=154311 in previous thread. She's away at the moment otherwise I am sure she would post herself. She has spoken very highly of Chandula.
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:25
DH has a Pajero 5 door and is in and out of the garage for servicing as its recommended at 5,000 km mind you he does do a lot of kms! Buying new meant he had quite a long time of free servicing and has now entered a service contract so it's not too bad.
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:18
Northernstar always recommends Qadeer see thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=156962 and many others if you do a search. She's out of the country at the moment or I am sure she would be in touch. I have met Qadeer and found him refreshingly honest and helpful and know of a few ladies who have found properties through NS putting them in touch with him.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 18:03
I'm sure she'll love it but you do know she has to be over 18 ? Thanks everyone, yes Sue she's over 18 it's her 24th when she visits next month, so well within the age limit. Plan on blindfolding her, taking her on a mystery tour and ending up at the Skydive Centre, just like her and her sister did to their dad last year for his birthday back in the UK, he ended up at Go Ape, zip wiring through the trees etc, he had hoped they were taking him to golf!
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:43
I'm no expert, still finding things out but happy to help. :)
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:40
Go to settings, general, keyboard and switch spell check, auto correction and international language can be altered there. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 11:11
She hasn't posted since the end of July, sounds like she may be escaping the heat.
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 11:07
Just seen the movie, hadn't read the book or know anything about it............ Such a shock, such a weepy, my friend cried buckets, which isn't unusual for her, but the tears were stotting off the floor and leaving little puddles!
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:08
Quite a few articles in the National over the last couple of days, might be worth googling. The latest http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/adventure-centre-blames-climber-over-fall States CCTV shows the climber uncoupling himself. Not passing judgement, only passing on info for OP to look at.
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Latest post on 13 September 2011 - 15:44
Hi all you IT experts, do any of you have Orange (fsmail.net) etc email accounts mine and DH's can't be accessed some message saying computer not allowing cookies and need to adjust settings, but we haven't changed anything and not working on laptop or iPad. Is anyone else having the same problem? Tried setting cookies to lower setting but this hasn't helped any ideas? TIA
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 19:14
on a recommendation from here, we tried the Marriot Habtoor for cooked Turkey, honestly I wasn't expecting it to be as good as a home cooked turkey, but it was incredible, best Turkey we have ever had. I will be using them again this year. It comes with all the trimmings, but I did make my own roast potato and sage stuffing (BTW their stuffing was sooo good) You do have to collect it yourself, they don't do home delivery. That's about the third recommendation I have heard for the Marriott Harbour, pity I am back in the UK for xmas, but return on 27th with family arriving from SA so hope they do something similar post Xmas. Not far to go to collect as I live there! :)
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 20:47
Sorry didn't make myself clear, Spirals is the unofficial Gooners supporters bar and is often packed with Gooners on match days. The Underground at Habtoor Grand and the Crown and Lion in Byblos, Tecom are both good sports bars for all matches with no affiliation to any particular team.
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Latest post on 09 September 2011 - 20:21
There's loads of Gooners (not one myself) try Spirals Bar at Grandeur Hotel Al Barsha, you'll find it packed on match days. Check out timeout Dubai, best places to watch premiership football for more details http://www.timeoutdubai.com/gallery/25877-where-to-watch-premier-league?image=10. Scroll through to page 10
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 13:33
There is a Spinneys in JLT in the building next to the Bonnington. Only a short walk from JLT metro station.
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 21:37
I think there is one near spinneys at Marina walk. I usually give post to any friends heading home to post back in the UK if the timings right, or send virtual e cards as I never have much luck with post being sent from here. Still waiting for a wedding invite to arrive for a wedding which took place in Nov 2009!
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 11:25
Had friends living in al seef, there was a smell problem when they first moved in, it was discovered to be a plumbing leak in the walls in the guest bedroom area. They got the impression that this was happening in lots of the apartments, it was sorted and they didn't have any further issues. Mould and moisture is often found in apartments if they have been left empty and A/C has been switched off. The pool area is on the roof, quite nice but doesn't get much sun as the roof design casts long shadows around the pool area and you find you have to play chase the sun if you like to sunbathe.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 11:43
See link to article written a while ago, was first published in 7 days but the link isn't working, but found it here http://www.thefreelibrary.com/An+eye+on+your+little+tiger.-a0193431915. Gives you a bit of an insight into the set up.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 00:47
Check out TKD Tigers, Safa Park, my DD teaches this programme in the UK and can personally recommend this school and instructor. http://dunamistraining.net/tkdtigers.html Ah I remember last summer spending an enjoyable morning at our local cinema in the UK taking my DD's young students to see Karate Kid. They were all dressed in their doboks and had a blast.
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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 15:01
Also see my post on previous thread directing you to other threads http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=144580
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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 14:59
We have used the most popular tours operators that are in the entertainer for the normal full desert safari experience Arabian Nights and the such like. But for a tailor-made trip just to do the dune bashing we used Unique Tours 043599003 or 043599002. We had friends over who just wanted to get the dune bashing experience so they went out late morning, collected from outside the Burjaman Centre and returned there mid afternoon so the driver could then do his normal trip. They had a blast, we had used them before and by far the driver was the best we'd had, he was most helpful, stopped many times for photo opportunities and really looked after us.
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Latest post on 01 September 2011 - 11:27
Milk and honey immersion At the Saray spa at the Marriott harbour hotel, Marina is wonderful it's a body scrub, exfoliation followed by hot stone massage. Usual cost 400 aed, but you can get 50% off using time out city card. See link. http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotelwebsites/us/d/dxbhr/dxbhr_pdf/Marriott%20Harbour%20Hotel%20Dubai%20Marina%20Saray%20Spa%20Brochure.pdf
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Latest post on 31 August 2011 - 14:47
All UK airports apart from London and Manchester are usually at higher rates, we fly Emirates from Newcastle and nearly always pay higher prices than London airports. This isn't always the case as DD is coming over in October for £447 whilst London is showing £464, but Glasgow does seem to be way over the top. Mind you our flights NCL - DXB Dec 27 are coming in at £708 :(
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 21:36
I feel for you CP 5.15!!!!! You've been here long enough to know the announcements are always as clear as mud! I'd say have a lie in but I expect you'd be awake anyway worrying about!
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 21:10
Any news? I want to go to bed......:( You must be tired CP as there is about 4 threads confirming it is tomorrow, have a good nights sleep :)
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 14:42
The Observatory at the Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites....good food, friendly staff, great views from the 52nd floor and best of all 25% total bill with Time Out City Card!
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 14:15
Oaks Liwa Heights JLT may be worth looking at. Need to negotiate but worth a look at. These are large serviced hotel apartments.
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 18:07
The cafe in Liwa Heights cluster W JLT is open and so is Counter Culture in the Marriott Harbour.
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 11:02
It's on OSN 2 so, does your hotel tv have that channel? If not most sports bars will be able to show it. Don't know AD very well, but if all else fails get a copy of time out AD it'll sure list of bars in the area and just pick a sports bar. Edited to add just found this link it may help http://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/bars. <em>edited by lal1 on 30/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 11:01
It's on OSN 2 so, does your hotel tv have that channel? If not most sports bars will be able to show it. Don't know AD very well, but if all else fails get a copy of time out AD it'll sure list of bars in the area and just pick a sports bar. Edited to add just found this link it may help http://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/bars. <em>edited by lal1 on 30/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 10:58
Vista rooftop restaurant and bar, holiday inn knowledge village do a Saturday roast chicken dinner.
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 10:29
St john's Wort is often used as a herbal solution for sleep problems. It's not a quick fix but sometimes helps kick start a better sleep pattern. Read up on it and see if it might be worth trying.
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 10:26
Not having a go Shaf, hope your LO is better this morning, but just showing concern as you really need to read the label before medicating children.
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 10:16
Dally is right Sudafed for kids is def for children over 4 years old. People often think if a medicine says for kids then it's safe, but really need to read the dosage instructions as they are often for older children and not for babies or toddlers. Paediatric medicine is usually for that age group, or better still get medicine prescribed by a doctor for your precious LO's.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 18:20
You'll find some recommendations here http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=150657. I went to Louise at Style and Class London, in the Jewels Building in the Marina and will certainly be going back.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 09:30
Failing that, if they're indoor rabbits, how about a big dog crate/cage and put somewhere to hide in that? Something like this: http://tinyurl.com/5wbdzqx That's the sort of thing I was talking about, DD adapted to 5* rabbit accommodation. :)
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 09:28
DD made her own indoor hutch using an indoor dog cage and adapted it by using sheets of plyboard to make three levels and making a small closed in area, there is also room for it's litter tray in the corner. It really is the 5* standard for indoor rabbit accommodation. The rabbit is free to roam the house when DD is in, it even goes back up to it's cage to toilet, and is only locked in at bedtime and when she's out. If you want to see a photo of it so you can get some ideas to make your own just post and I'll try to get one to you.
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 13:50
Thanks for the replies ladies, have booked upgrade, looking forward to the trip back. :)
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Latest post on 02 July 2011 - 18:03
Happy Birthday CP have a great night.
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 21:45
Thanks for the offers of help and advice. Somehow managed to fix myself, but don't know how I didit and certainlywouldn't know how to repeat it! Panic over :)
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 19:28
Nobody??????
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 09:22
Had my hair restyled by Louise at Style and Class London, The Jewels building, Marina, lower level next to Beauty Within. She came recommended and I was very pleased with the cut, style and generally care given. The head massage given whilst the conditioner did it's work was a wonderful bonus.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 17:24
Thanks Kelly, it's for a friend who recently moved out here. she'd asked in a new pharmacy in JLT and the owner said that it used to be available but now only in huge quantities and therefore only cost effective for the larger supermarkets, but have yet to find it. Will tell her about the Waitrose one, sounds like it could be worth a try.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 17:11
Anyone know where you can buy Simple Soap in Dubai? TIA
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Latest post on 11 June 2011 - 16:40
It could depend on what level of cover you have, i.e. Global or national. It may be worth asking your health care provider to phone the insurance company on your behalf when you are having your next treatment, as they will have all your details and will be used to dealing with your insurance company as I expect they will have already spoken to them on numerous occasions. Good luck with your continuing treatment and full recovery.
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Latest post on 09 June 2011 - 19:09
DD had a harpist at her wedding and the music was awesome. Sorry I don't offhand know which actually tunes she had, but I am sure if you google harp music you may get some ideas. Good luck for your coming wedding.
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 10:33
Good luck to you and your family, what a wonderful way to return home. Such a positive post about your time in Dubai and expectations for the future. You have embraced life in Dubai and I am sure you will embrace life back in the UK. Take with you all your good memories and everyone's good wishes and don't forget to pop in now and again to EW a voice of reason is always welcome.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 15:45
Oaks Liwa Heights and The Bonnington, both in JLT and Gloria Hotel Apts in Media City are reasonably priced.
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 17:39
No it's out from uk always start our journeys there as it's so much cheaper, sometimes just pick a date in the future for second leg and just pay £75 to change it if need be. Still works out much cheaper than starting in Dubai.
 
 
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