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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 16:37
A winged collar shirt and bow tie should be enough. DH has a 17 inch collar shirt and bow tie you can borrow if you are unable to find any at reasonable prices. We got his at Matalan in the UK don't know if Matalan here stocks dress shirts and bow ties but it might be worth giving them a ring.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 20:46
Great article in this week's National http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/farmers-market-draws-dubai-shoppers
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 20:43
Anyone know of a delivery place that will pick up our order at a restaurant and deliver to us? TIA if there is such an animal...:) If I am right and you live in JBR, forget it, the roads are at a stand still due to the red bull x fighters event and you'd wait forever for a delivery to get through.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 20:13
Major traffic jams from Al Sufouh Rd from The Westin towards JBR been snarled up since 4.30 and still just as bad. Pity anyone trying to get to an emergency in that area tonight. People seem to be abandoning cars and walking. <em>edited by lal1 on 15/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 10:26
See my comments on other thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=144580 and the other threads from that one, can't recommend Syed from Unique Tours highly enough, perhaps you can arrange a car just for your family, you'd then be able to take the car seats and he'll tailor-make the tour to your requirements. We had friends here in November, who only wanted the dune bashing and nothing else so he took them out in a morning, just them and did everything they asked for and theynhad a great time.
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 10:10
See threads. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=109581 and http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=124307 I still would recommend Syed from Unique tours purely for his personality, helpfulness and willingness to make sure everyone had a great time. <em>edited by lal1 on 14/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 09:54
Shazam is right most policies you will have to pay, and claim back later. We maxed out a credit card a few years back when DH dislocated his shoulder in Florida in fact the cc company had to extend our credit limit to cover all the bills. Got it all back from the insurance company within a month or two.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 21:58
You can also get the e gate added at the DNATA offices on SZR.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 19:44
Check out Gluv Shoes see link for one example http://www.gluvfootwear.co.uk/productdetails.asp?productid=62&category=50&page=1&season=6 only deliver to UK, but get them sent to family/friend etc and get them to bring over when next visit or post. Their extra wide shoes/sandals are EEE I usually order 3 or 4 pairs and get them brought over by next guests that are due.
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 17:15
1st - 3rd December 2011
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 17:21
Hi sherry Welcome to Dubai! I have just posted an advert on dubizzle re leasing out my 2 bed apartment in JLT,fully furnished,optional,at 85k. Take a look at the advert,it's the palladium tower,labelled as direct from British owner. Great place,location and sociable. Can you post contact details Rachel -it's for a friend returning from uk.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 17:19
You moving again? Nooooooo..... It was to give the details to Pam!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 17:19
It's in the thread 'newbie asking for advice' . I just bumped it up for you. Thanks Plum!:)
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 15:50
Just received this as an email from Centre Parcs might be worth looking at. http://emailalerts.centerparcs.co.uk/public/read_message.jsp;jsessionid=0;apw12?sigreq=-1164441013
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:44
See if this link helps http://www.theyashotel.com/specials-packages# Or try http://www.yasisland.ae/en/events-calendar/flash-events/yas-island-show-weekends/concerts/shakira--amr-diab-live-in-abu-dhabi/ for info it does say Show weekends have to be booked direct with the hotels. GoodLuck and have a great time. <em>edited by lal1 on 11/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 12:50
Elizabeth Arden's Red Door is my favourite.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 12:13
If you drive out to the pools, wear trainers or similar as it's quite a steep rocky walk down to the pools. Also a good idea to pack a first aid kit, as I fell and grazed my knee (the stones are very sharp!)
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 12:06
There was a thread a day of two ago about British owner having fully furnished apartment in Palladium to rent. Anyone got her details or know who it was so I can post a message. TIA
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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 10:27
I'd been searching for one for months, got one last week in lulus al barsha, they are next to the garden hoses, back shelf, I'd obviously been looking in the wrong places next to the parasols and beach equip LOL
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 17:59
The National newspaper has relaunched it's offer - subscribe to get the paper delivered for the year cost 300aed and get the body book free.
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 17:54
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/meltonmowbrayporkpie_92224. This one is from The Hairy Bikers so it's bound to be good. I volunteer to be your taste tester! ;)
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 14:51
Ask park and shop if they can order you some in that they had at Xmas. They were lovely.
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 14:45
Too early to say as it could be up to a month before the police collect it!
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 10:19
DD sent me this lovely poem via email this morning, a lovely way to start the day, even if it did make me a little tearful. Thought I'd share..... Mam it's Mother's Day A time for breakfast in bed Unfortunately you're away So a poem will have to do instead. Here's a verse of flowers A sonnet of big purple ones ( from quality street if you don't know them ) This poem I made is ours Let's watch some CSI re runs. Happy Mother's Day.:)
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:20
Ditto, had a blast! Thanks to EW, Ford and Bab al Shams and of course all the EW's who supported this event, you made the event. A great time was had by all.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 16:33
You should have handed the *lost* item into security at IBM or the police. I was thinking that too. If I lose something in a mall the first place I go is to security to see if it was found and handed in. Wouldn't think to look on EW for my missing items. Yes there is a world outside EW and it's 5 users. LOL There is currently approx 220 EW's logged in, not including the browser who aren't logged on, so it does cover quite a large audience, plus the rightful owner will be extremely upset at her loss and whilst she may not check EW one of her family or friends might <em>edited by lal1 on 29/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 16:21
Where did I say I had kept it? It was handed in immediately, and relevant forms filled in - just trying to publicise to the widest audience possible. Gosh what's wrong with some EW's you try to do the right thing and there is always someone ready to jump to conclusions and bash you over the head. :\: <em>edited by lal1 on 29/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 15:56
oh - it was the way you said "if i found it" lol Ha ha sorry Sue62. Perhaps I wasn't that clear. I have found something that the rightful owner will be relieved to get back and just exploring all avenues possible to reunite owner and belongings. Sorry if it sounds cryptic but this is a genuine attempt to help someone.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 15:49
you don't know what you found ??? lol Ha ha yes I know what I found, but don't want a stampede of ladies claiming it's theirs. Only the rightful owner will know exactly what I'm talking about. ;)
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 12:34
We just got a chiller cabinet (like the ones in shops for milk etc) from EMAX at oasis centre. DH is very happy as it stores all his beer and wine :)
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 21:59
Was just about to moan about the building noise next door when suddenly realised it was the fireworks. What a wonderful display! Such a treat being able to watch from our windows.
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 20:05
How about going from Rome to lake Garda and then onto to a few days in Venice. I love lake Garda and there are plenty of towns around the lake worth looking at. It is also near to Verona which is worth seeing.
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 20:01
Congratulations xxx
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:00
Most of the major national companies are available at newcastle airport. But if you want a local independent company I'd try atlas. Based on Whitley Road NE 12 just goggle them for details. <em>edited by lal1 on 05/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 10:23
This is brill, thank you, helpful to those with 2 kids and the need for short term fast. Er, Northern Star? Northern Star? Where for art thou? :) Her son is visiting at the mo, but I'll facebook her a message. :)
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 10:21
I know a great one unfortunately he's UK based but if you are willing to stump up for flights etc (he can stay with me) I'm sure he'd love to come. He played at a friends wedding a few years ago - he's fantastic. http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=265431316086 :)
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 07:43
What? Can no one recommend a builder? :(
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 14:21
OK Bump.... again since Water Lily has hogged most of the first 2 pages.... Pity she doesn't know a builder or two! I really need some recommendations asap
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 13:12
Bump....I really need some recommendations asap <em>edited by lal1 on 25/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 21:24
Geant often stocks coconut ice-cream, sorry don't know the make but it's French. <em>edited by lal1 on 23/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 January 2011 - 18:19
Is hip resurfacing an option? DH had both hips done at 50 and 51 as this is more suitable for younger patients and full hip replacements can be done later if needed. It's still a new procedure and not all the answers are known I.e. How long they'll late but dh is thrilled with his and has suffered no side effects 6 years down the line. He even managed to walk down 75 flights of stairs in a new building here as he was sick of waiting for the cradle lift to reach the roof! Funnily enough everywhere hurt for a week later apart for his hips! Both ops were done at Nuffield hospital privately in the UK. Oooops just read the previous thread I think we are talking about the procedure. ;) <em>edited by lal1 on 21/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 17:07
see the comments on previous thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=130325 worth it just to go on Formula Rosso (if it's working) - Acceleration: 0-240km/h in 4.9sec, 0 -100km/h in 2sec Maximum acceleration G-Force: 1.7Gs mind you my eyes were closed most of the time. <em>edited by lal1 on 20/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 16:46
If you have family in the UK check out http://www.gluvfootwear.co.uk they only deliver to UK but I always order just before family are coming over or just before I arrive back on a visit. The most comfortable shoes ever.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 21:21
originally on the road just by the university library, then in west jesmond, hazelwood avenue. Typical student. Must say i do miss newcastle such a fab city. Dont miss the constant wind though! Don't believe it DD used to have a flat on Hazelwood, now she has a lovely flat on St Georges Terrace opposite Jesmond Pool. We have our family home in Gosforth. Ah we breed them tough up North have observed surfers at Whitley Bay, when snow on the ground and paths frozen and snow on the beach almost to the shore line. brrrr just thinking about it makes me shiver!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 21:12
Met up with a great bunch of blokes the other day, who work for Gateshead Council (UK) who come every year to organise and officiate at this event. I expect it's because of how well the Great North Run is organised has reach those in Dubai and called on their expertise. Good luck to all who's entered. Ah that would explain the geordies i spoke to when collecting the race pack! Yes agreed great north run is well organised, i used to live in newcastle and saw it every year. Seemingly they've been coming for years, I am Newcastle born and bred so it was great to catch up with news from home. Where did you live? We may have been neighbours!
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 20:46
Met up with a great bunch of blokes the other day, who work for Gateshead Council (UK) who come every year to organise and officiate at this event. I expect it's because of how well the Great North Run is organised has reach those in Dubai and called on their expertise. Good luck to all who's entered.
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 19:38
I wasn't actually quoting the whole step by step process, I was only giving advice re wife on DH's licence. I am sure once the poster gets the form she'll be capable of following the instructions to complete the process. ;)
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 19:18
If both husband and wife are supposed to have a license (or even a tourist) and say the wife doesn't work (as a tourist obviously wouldn't either), who gives the NOC to get the actual license? Dh fills in form gets noc from his employer, fills in your particulars on the same form. You just need to hand in your photo as well as DH's when the licence comes back it is only in DH's name and photo on, but your details are kept electronically, at the booze shops and police and you can take the card and buy booze on your own. :)
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 14:20
for what I remember Hilton RAK is not on the beach, but they have nice area (Hiltonia) on the seaside which you can easily access thanks to the free shuttles Hilton/Hiltonia...very very nice beach,pools, and... food!!! There are 2 Hilton's in RAK - Hilton Resort and Spa - right on the beach and the older Hilton by the creek, but with free shuttle bus to the other one.
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Latest post on 17 January 2011 - 13:01
Fantastic! Thanks so much for this info. Finally, how long does it take to drive there from Dubai (Arabian Ranches specifically)? Probably an hour and a half.
 
 
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