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Latest post on 13 October 2016 - 08:01
Loads of reviews on you tube and they aren't particularly positive.
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Latest post on 22 September 2016 - 01:09
05 2690 4616 This is Ifa concierge services number. They should be able to help.
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Latest post on 29 August 2016 - 09:12
He used to pop every now and again where I worked a few years ago. First time I was so engrossed in what I was doing I didn't see him standing at the end of my cubicle, gave me an absolute fright. Then I had no idea of what I was supposed to say or do, did I have to curtesy or how to acknowledge him respectfully. The girls I worked with were in hysterics as I just went pale and said g'day. Absolutely mortified!
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Latest post on 29 August 2016 - 08:57
I'm not an expert but had a friend move from Brisbane to Auckland a few years ago and the pricing was comparable to Sydney! It's apparently a fairly expensive city to live and property prices are expensive. But you get clean air and seasons, very cold in winter. Good luck
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 13:36
We came from Brisbane with 20kgs, in addition to our luggage and we have been able to buy pretty much everything we need, including a Tempur bed. We have one in storage at home. I did bring with me sheets and towels, Sheridan and Country Road. I haven't been able to find anything that is comparable to Sheridan in thread count and towels I have managed to source some decent ones but I paid a fortune for them. All of the appliances I have managed to get here. But you will find that the water here is really hard on your steam iron. I am on my second one in 3 years. The must haves that I always buy when I am home is Maggi powdered chicken stock, those kitchen brushes with the sponge on the end and 12 months supply of the little sponges. Beef oxo cubes, for some reason they have vanished off the shelves here. DH buys bonds undies and singlets for under his business suits. Vanilla extract, the real stuff!
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 13:25
I have used Howdra previously and they were good initially and then we had some issues with the maid. They were always quick to reply to any queries.
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 13:22
Nope also a counsellor in JLT. Seriously this stuff used to get deleted in seconds, driving me nuts.
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Latest post on 02 August 2016 - 20:35
Here is more info ([url=http://khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/this-is-how-someone-parked-their-car-in-dubai'>link[/url'>) and yes it was a man. I would be absolutely furious, I think the guy whose car was underneath handled it really well.
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Latest post on 13 July 2016 - 17:38
Can you check out their posts, dredging up old posts from 2011 to flout their business, that I will be avoiding like the plague.
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Latest post on 13 July 2016 - 08:49
I think you have to use common sense based on where you are going and the time of year (ie: Ramadan) on what you should wear. At brunches or hotels it's not unusual to see greyhound dresses (an inch away from the hare) or lots or cleavage along with more conservative and also local dress, which can be stunning. It really comes down to whether or not you are comfortable with what you're wearing, if your outfit is revealing you will get looks or sideways glances with nods of disapproval. You will see some sights at the mall! And the shops do sell revealing clothes, they follow the current fashions, at the moment off the shoulder Bardot tops are really in and they are everywhere in the shops. I have worn them to the malls and don't feel uncomfortable. Don't stress over it, wear whatever makes you feel fabulous and happy.
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Latest post on 13 July 2016 - 08:39
We have lived in GM for the last 6 years and the apartment is great, it's large, has a fantastic walk in robe and huge master bathroom with the convenience of the shops in the galleria and the park area a bonus. We know just about all the children in our building and have met some great people in our building. The park between GM and Shoreline is great, lots of places for kids to play and we walk our dog morning, afternoon and evening and there is a real community feel, it's one of the reasons we stay in the apartment despite the noise. There are downsides though, we are in a D type unit (2bed) and we and everyone in our building with the same apartment type have AC issues which the owners association should repair but they aren't, although it's manageable even in the heat. The noise from the construction is LOUD and noisy all day and night but we have managed through it for the last two years and we have an end in sight. The developer has taken over as the building manager from IFA and the standard of the cleaning and overall maintenance is pretty poor, but again it's liveable. If you go for an apartment facing the road the balcony can be really noisy but you get use to it but park facing ones are much quieter. There is going to be a significant increase in traffic though, with buildings being completed, such as the hotels on the trunk and crescent and also the shopping centre on the trunk, this I am not looking forward too as the noise from the boy racers will be bad along with the extra cars. Regardless, we will stay in our apartment and deal with the changes because it's home and we have a great and settled life.
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Latest post on 25 May 2016 - 23:39
Can I donate my goods to the cause? I have lots of household items that are sitting around doing nothing that I don't need.
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Latest post on 25 May 2016 - 12:49
Izzy, am I correct that your yard sale is for a charity? If so do you need more as I am having a clear out and have quite a few items that I want to get rid of and would prefer to donate it all.
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Latest post on 24 April 2016 - 21:41
Please do your research on ultherapy, particularly on realself.com or google reviews on Ultheraphy. After doing a load of research on it, I decided against it. If you do decide to go ahead please use a good plastic surgeon.
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Latest post on 12 January 2016 - 13:33
And here I was thinking it was a post that actually had a lot of momentum, then I got all the way to the bottom and saw it was a re-hashed old thread. Thats 5 minutes i will never get back!!
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Latest post on 06 January 2016 - 14:42
[url=http://parkingjlt.com/parking.aspx'>link[/url'> none available in Q but there is some in R.
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Latest post on 04 January 2016 - 14:31
[url=https://qvskincare.com.au/product/products-qv-intensive-qv-intensive-body-moisturiser-qv-intensive-body-moisturiser'>link[/url'> this stuff is amazing. Was recommended to me for really dry skin as well. Ego - who manufactures this has said it is available in Dubai but I cannot find a pharmacy here that stocks it. If anyone knows where I can get this and it has to be the intensive range, which looks similar to the normal range please let me know.
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Latest post on 04 January 2016 - 12:13
saw them at dragonmart a few weeks ago, if they are these [url=https://www.google.ae/search?q=ghost+chair&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=775&site=webhp&tbm=isch&imgil=kyKqSzyuqFCslM%253A%253BOkMmk9Bn30MS9M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.nygt.co%25252Fkartell-ghost-chair-sale%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=kyKqSzyuqFCslM%253A%252COkMmk9Bn30MS9M%252C_&usg=__ndC07KIdpW-RizBeImW-19J9vHw%3D&ved=0ahUKEwiBjbiI24_KAhXCGA8KHcJtCUcQyjcIJw&ei=limKVoHqA8KxPMLbpbgE#imgrc=kyKqSzyuqFCslM%3A&usg=__ndC07KIdpW-RizBeImW-19J9vHw%3D'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 04 January 2016 - 08:40
We just had some framing done at Art House Dubai on Al Wasl Road near the big Emirates NBD, they arent cheap by any means but I was very happy with the framing and they arranged delivery as well, big big pictures. I dont think I would go anywhere else now. [url=http://www.arthousedubai.com/about.html'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 03 January 2016 - 16:48
Thanks CP, its been a lovely day. After 7 years in the sandpit, I love any change in the weather and will be out with my dog jumping merrily in the puddles/ponds,rugged up in my woollies and wearing my boots (which are still as new as the day i bought them), loving the novelty of an overcast, dreary day. As much as this discussion might seem frivilous to some, its a change in the norm, it impacts just about all facets of our daily routines here but I love seeing the kids out playing in the rain and people discussing it. Our neighbours all talk about the impact, how lovely it is that the rain washes away the dust off the leaves and we have green! What roads are closed, what areas flooded, what the RTA signs say about the ponds you have to be aware of, if schools have sent students home early or are closed, cloud seeding, airport delays, how the desert will turn green over the next few days and wadi's will run with water. It brings us together as a community.
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Latest post on 03 January 2016 - 08:48
woke up to the sound of thunder and a lightening show, DH walked the dog in the rain and apparently the dog was jumping around in the puddles... and today is my birthday so I couldn't think of a more wonderful way to start the day...oh and I got shoes from DH so my day is awesome.
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Latest post on 29 December 2015 - 16:05
In Dubai SMATS is a good tax/accountant, they are specifically for Aussie expats. Pet relocation I would use snoopy pets, a friend used them and they were amazing.
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Latest post on 29 December 2015 - 09:14
Thanks Tasha, really appreciate it and its good to see your owners association are proactive. Ours is Nakheel and since they have taken over we either get a huge amount of communication or none!
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Latest post on 28 December 2015 - 10:20
thanks Kezzler, we thought the same but I guess I am a little jaded after the day of the dead NYE that happened in 2013! Plus a friend heard that there is a huge fireworks display at Atlantis where they are doing some fancy display and another resident has said they heard be in by 3pm, but we have heard nothing either.
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Latest post on 28 December 2015 - 09:11
I have been searching the newspapers and the RTA website and cant find anything. Knowing that its usually a debacle on the Palm, has anyone seen or heard anything or can steer me in the right direction please? Have heard some reports that you need to be back by 3pm but nothing that gives me a huge deal of comfort. TIA
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Latest post on 23 December 2015 - 13:46
Apparently Minties and Violet Crumbles are not being sold in Dubai anymore on the advice of the municipality.
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Latest post on 23 December 2015 - 11:03
Milk and Honey have caramello koalas, the garden centre I just rang and they dont have any minties or violet crumbles, but I dont believe them and think it might be worth the trek.
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Latest post on 23 December 2015 - 10:50
You might need to do some research into banned dog breeds in Dubai as I just did a quick google and it says Sharpei's are banned. So you might need the vets at your end and the documentation to say a red heeler cross/mix.
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Latest post on 23 December 2015 - 10:48
There is no postal service, like at home. They dont deliver to your street/home address. You need either a PO Box or have everything delivered to your work or your husbands. I get many deliveries done through Shop and Ship, particularly for online shopping.
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Latest post on 23 December 2015 - 10:40
Jaffas and Violet Crumbles...I would seriously leave work right now to go and buy these! (doing a little happy dance in anticipation) I havent seen four and twenty's at Spinneys for a while but there is another aussie brand of pies there but they arent as good. And thats saying something as the four and twenty is only ever good at the footy or from 7 eleven in the middle of the night. Try Waitrose at Al Thanya Street, they usually have some and also banger rolls. Tim Tams are also a good option.
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Latest post on 06 December 2015 - 15:19
They were photographing the hot air balloons earlier.
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Latest post on 06 December 2015 - 15:13
It's nearly 2 years since my laser surgery with Dr Sobeh and I am very happy with the outcome from my surgery. I found the whole process to be good, from the initial appointment through to follow up after surgery. Dr S explained everything and that's exactly how it happened. My main concern was whether there would be permanent nerve damage at the surgery site and although it is a little numb sometimes it isn't an issue. I did have mega brushing after the surgery but it was explained I would. I had my surgery about a month after a colleague who went with another surgeon and his bruising was much worse then mine. If you search the forum for varicose veins or for Dr Sobeh there are quite a few reviews.
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Latest post on 18 November 2015 - 14:51
Get your thyroid checked, I had a persistent cough and it ended up my thyroid levels were out of whack.
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Latest post on 17 November 2015 - 14:28
http://www.arte.ae/index.php/arte-photos try arte dubai, DH got some really cool lego cuff links from the Times Square vendor one. I cant get the photos to load at work but you could check them out.
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Latest post on 17 November 2015 - 14:24
I was completely lost with your post as its sooo boring on EW that I had to go back and see the other posts, and yes the other 007 does appear to be running a business. Oh what I would do for a TNT!
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Latest post on 10 November 2015 - 08:43
Aroha yes he is still in Dubai, same street but on the old Choitrums side, right near the Al Wasl Vet. Actually that is the Wellbeing Clinic, I just googled him and it came up with this: http://www.mydubaichiropractor.com Can you updated if he has moved.
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Latest post on 09 November 2015 - 19:35
I can understand your fear and frustrations, I thought I was raving mad when the shocks and tingling were happening and I said nothing to anyone in case they thought I was a lunatic. I think it's the fear of not knowing if you will get the feeling back and why did you have to have the op. You just need to be patient and that in itself can be a challenge! ? ETA because of my stupid auto correct came up with a random crazy word!
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Latest post on 09 November 2015 - 11:03
I also had nerve damage in my ankle following surgery and it took about 3 months before the tingling stopped then every now and again when I was walking I would feel a little electric shock and afterwards I felt like I had more sensation back in the area. After about 6 months it no longer felt strange, or I just got used to it and after about 12 months it felt normal, although to touch it now there is still a little numbness but nothing like initially. Maybe you still have a little swelling and trauma at the site and your body is working to get the nerves back. I know initially I thought I couldnt handle the tingling and it would drive me crazy but our bodies are amazing machines and their ability to heal is astounding. Hope you see more improvement over the coming weeks.
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Latest post on 07 November 2015 - 15:42
I don't understand why insurance companies do this, we have awful insurance but luckily we were covered for city hospital.. Good luck hope you get some feedback for the doc you mentioned.
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Latest post on 06 November 2015 - 09:27
Use your shop and ship address in the shipping details and not billing as the payment won't go through. If you aren't sure what the SNS address is, there is a tab on your SNS account on the website with all your international addresses. You will be given a number that is specific to your account which will look like DXB 123123 and this needs to be included in the address, otherwise they can't allocate the parcel to you. For example the NY address wil be primus9 DXB 123123, street addy, suburb, NY postcode. If you are using a UAE credit card your billing address is the one registered to the card. Essentially you have two different addresses on the Amazon account, one shipping and one billing.
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Latest post on 06 November 2015 - 09:20
Haven't used him but have used Dr Sobeh, he was excellent.
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Latest post on 06 November 2015 - 09:18
Go and see Momentum at the difc they stock lots of pre loved watches, if they don't do repairs I am sure they would recommend someone who can competently repair your watch. And I totally agree about the incompetence of some of the retailers here, also get in touch with Tag directly not the franchise here, they can give you more advice as well. Or you can ask for your watch to be sent to Tag for a quote. I never get repairs or services here I ask for the goods to be sent to the manufacturer. I had a new handbag that needed repairs and when I purchased it they said it would be sent to Italy for any repairs as that was company policy, low and behold when I took it to the outlet here they said it would be fixed in two days with their repairer from Karama. I asked if they would send it to Italy and was told flat out no, so I contacted the company and the regional manager for said company rang in a few days and said it would be sent to Italy. It took a couple of months but I got confirmation when it arrived and when it was returned. Do get in touch with Tag I am sure they value their brand enough to give you more advice.
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Latest post on 03 November 2015 - 08:49
I agree Jan is hot and humid! And as Basil said it is also peak season. I would recommend Queensland for a first time visit with children, unless there are specific things you want to see in Sydney and already had an idea of what you wanted to see. I like Sydney but Melbourne and Qld would be my destinations of choice. For accommodation there are a plethora of international hotel brands along with some great serviced apartments. DH and I stayed at a Peppers Resort in Surfers Paradise last year and it was horrifically expensive, for a 2 bed apartment it was nearly $800 per night, but it was over the christmas break. Mantra Group also have great serviced apartments but I would do some research on them as some are not in the most fantastic locations and can be noisy. TripAdvisor is your friend with accommodation. I will also caveat that I previously worked for the company that owned Mantra, so I am a little biased. Both Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are good for families, I couldnt believe how much surfers paradise had changed over the years and it is buzzing now. There is also a metro/light rail that runs in between the two suburbs. The Gold Coast will offer beaches, nightlife, shopping although not on the magnitude of Dubai Mall, great food places all along the coast. There is Movieworld, Dreamworld, Seaworld and Wet and Wild, all will be fairly packed seeing as its school holidays but if you get on line you can book a package which can include transfers from your hotel/apartment to the theme park. Fleays Wildlife Park at Currumbin is also good and a great old institution on the Coast. If you are there long enough you can drive up to the Sunshine Coast which is about 3 hours from the Gold Coast (Noosa, Maroochydore, Moloolaba) and the Australia Zoo is up there. Brisbane is lovely but its not a holiday destination and people get out of the city and to the beaches on the weekends. Traffic can be heavy both north and south, pretty much like SZR on a weekday but the driving isnt as crazy! Hope this has given you some ideas.
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Latest post on 02 November 2015 - 15:13
What time of year are you looking at going? In Sydney I would definitely go to Taronga Park Zoo.
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Latest post on 28 October 2015 - 16:57
the fb responses were hilarious, apparently the "nectarine" dress comes in a top version!
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Latest post on 28 October 2015 - 10:25
We have bought a few pieces from this place, they arent too bad http://www.od.ae/products.html West Elm is like the cheaper version of Crate & Barrel and they have good sale items.
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Latest post on 27 October 2015 - 12:01
I know sarahlou it scares me when I see so many kids flying around the back seat, in this day and age you would think common sense would prevail.
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Latest post on 27 October 2015 - 11:57
Absolutely think about it but never would, there are too many idiots on the road who dont have their children restrained. Imagine what would happen if they actually hit the back of my car. During the day I will turn my lights off and on if someone is too close to me, some really dont know the difference between a break light and lights. Regardless, I am never usually hassled by these dopes because i move over after overtaking. The ones that get up my goat are those numpties that think there is no need to move over after they have overtaken and seem to think they own the lane they are in. All it says to me is that they are completely uneducated and ignorant. I am also partial to waving my pinkie at them when they go by at speed... [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2nvAFOk7x0'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 26 October 2015 - 09:44
I cant give you costs for Canada but DH and I have allocated AED 20k for returning our boys back to Australia, but we have boarding costs at the other end for quaratine. It will also depend on whether you do the paperwork yourself or get a professional pet relocation company to do it. We had friends who have used Snoopy Pets and were very helpful with the relocation. Alternatively you can get on to facebook and check with the doggie communities here and see if they can give you some recommendations or guidelines. Dogs in Dubai is a good place to start.
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Latest post on 22 October 2015 - 13:41
thanks Sarahlou, will get DH on to it.
 
 
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