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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 16:03
yes - unless you want crispy dusty sunbleached clothes. I have an airer on my balcony and have never had dusty, sunbleached, crispy clothes :-)
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 16:01
There is a Primark in Ibn Battuta but now realise its probably the fake one. Its cheap but then so is Max store also in Ibn Battuta for every day cheapie clothes. Primark is suing the one in Karama apparently for using their name when it isnt their shop. I am surprised there is one with the same name in Ibn
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:56
I wud like my son to wear either a white shirt with a vest & a bow tie or suspenders (braces ) with a bow tie. Debenhams may also sell them
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:55
The maximum EOSG payment is two years' salary. If a firm decides to pay more than that then you should be very happy! Article 132 - section 2. Isn't that full salary though?, after 2 doesn't it reduce to part salary up to a max of years served with a company?
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:51
Anyone seen any other 'fake' shops in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? I heard there was a 'Tescos' in karama. Yes but it isnt the supermarket, nor is ASDA
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:46
Any idea where can i find Kids Vest(Waist coat) & Bow tie & Suspenders in dubai or sharjah? My little one is 2 1/2 yrs old. Do you mean braces ;-) try Marks and Spencer
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:07
Personally speaking i dont think anything like this works. I tried lots in the past and it was a waste of money. I ended up having surgery as mine were no exisistent
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:06
I spend the whole 4 hours chatting, and eating ( I dont drink ) and sometimes 4 hours is not enough. no one eats for 4 hours solid.. come on .. ! Agree
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 15:01
change to Gmail or Yahoo, you can create a new one and see if that works
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 14:54
I agree with Louise. I had a chat with a pilot and now not nervous anymore. He really put me at ease. I am more scared driving on SZR each morning and evening!
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 14:52
I think it is at the immigration place near the trade centre roundabout Opp the green petrol station. <em>edited by louisedvs on 20/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 14:51
It is a good use of time in the summer, with little else available to do other than shop! See good friends, and leisurely drink/eat all afternoon! I love them personally ;) Like. I for one enjoy trying the new ones and at home would never of tried or been able to afford half of the foods i eat here :-)
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 14:50
Not everyone continually eats for 4 hours. I spread my food across 4 hours and don't see how that is gluttonous. I can spend that amount of time in a restaurant at home or here especially when i am with friends and family
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:55
Best Brunch I have been too in ages is the Toro Toro Friday Brucnh alled Hola Hola at Grosvenor House 2, so good, so much food, great service! Amazing setting - all in all very good! I went here a few weeks ago and loved it!
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:51
Flippin eck'... I am seriously having 2nd thoughts about going to one at all... Is there anywhere out there for a normal quiet brunch? Away from idiots?? Latitude is nice, Beachcombers ( both at JBH) are nice and relatively quiet in nice settings. to be honest i would say Azur
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:50
We went to Al Qasr not long ago. I wanted to take my parents and thought we'd all have a good time on a all you can eat package! Anyway sorry to say we had a hurrendous time with Brits sceaching, shouting and running wild. Totally ruined it for us. I know alcohol is included in these brunches but I couldnt believe how wild everyone was and the hotel seemed to just ignore it as a usual friday brunch thing. I havent been for a while but never found this at Al Qasr. That is a shame as it is in a beautiful setting :-(
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:50
Latitude is good at JBH too
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:43
Al Qasr and Mina Salam are always nice There is also one at Raffles called Azure Yalumba MESSY Saffron MESSY Westin i felt the service was appalling and it was too big Thanks... Messy as in pathetic pi**ed adults?? Yep and i have seen two punch ups at Saffron Oh god no... oh yes and it reminds of a school canteen!
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:28
Al Qasr and Mina Salam are always nice There is also one at Raffles called Azure Yalumba MESSY Saffron MESSY Westin i felt the service was appalling and it was too big Thanks... Messy as in pathetic pi**ed adults?? Yep and i have seen two punch ups at Saffron
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:26
Probably piling somewhere.
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:25
Al Qasr and Mina Salam are always nice There is also one at Raffles called Azure Yalumba MESSY Saffron MESSY Westin i felt the service was appalling and it was too big
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:23
I know lots of people get nervous when flying so please let me know if you recommend taking Valium. Does it help calm you or does it make you feel groggy? Valium sent me the other way. I was hyper alert and it did no good whatsoever I used to hate flying but told myself that it was far safer than driving on SZR and once i spoke with a pilot and several of my crew friends my fears alleviated Can you get valium prescribed for fear of flying here?
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:21
Woooooah Barasti looks nice! And do u mean the Mcgettigins in JLT? Yes :-) just avoid on a Friday post brunch Rock Bottom in Tecom for a nightclub Mahiki is a bit pretencious in my opinion Byblos at the Marina is a youngish crowd There are so many places here :-)
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:20
barasti Barnasti hehe
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 09:27
Chocs per shot 1500-2000 AED or the total is average between 1500-2000 AED? U do it only once , or you have to repeat again ? And can you tell from which age can we start to do botox ? Or it depends That is a total price. I didnt start mine until i was 39 and it all depends on the person i suppose :-)
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 16:29
Aren't they closed till end of August? ( After Ramadan) I am sure one of my colleagues told me that last week <em>edited by louisedvs on 19/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 16:24
Yes and still have the card somewhere
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 14:58
Al Barari remote? Hardly. It's off Emirates Road near Global Village, DSO and Arabian Ranches. Close to Dubai Mall, Mirdif City Centre and Festival City. Same with Al Barsha. It might be a shock to some but Dubai does not begin and end in Jumeirah. sorry, i've never heard of it !! lol our villa is for sale with 2 different agents at 2 different prices :D Take a look at their website (and location map) www.albarari.com. LThe villas are to die for! One can dream....... Never heard of Albarari, and do not believe it is such a developed community. The website might show a magnificent community, but from my experience, photos and the reality on the ground are always very different... it is developed and a hidden gem. Very beautiful development I have been lucky enough to see it :-) <em>edited by louisedvs on 19/06/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 14:52
I had my ex partners driving licence translated into Arabic a few years back I got it done at a translation place in the Sultan Business Centre which is next to Lamcy Plaza
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 14:51
so worth it! absolutely great read! described by one news paper as where women go to escape their husbands! nearly done with the thrid and loving it! I am collecting the 1st from my friend tomorrow. I cannot wait to read what everyone is raving about :-)
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 14:55
I have used the translation bureau in the Sultan Business Centre ( next to Lamcy) I only used it to translate a UK driving licence to an Arabic one. They did do it the same day for me and were helpful. They are on the ground floor facing you when you walk into the business centre
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 14:52
I have had hair extensions put in many times ( years) i have never heard of a mobile technician and personally speaking there are only a few places in Dubai i would trust as i have seen some awful ones
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 14:50
This may sound harsh but it sounds as if he doesn't want kids or to marry you. I have had several friends and one of my exes years ago said the same thing after a divorce and they are now married ( unfortunately to different women) Men know when they want to settle down and no matter of hanging around, riding it out will make them change their mind. If you are happy to coast along the way you are then go with it, if you want committment etc then cut your losses and find it eleswhere, life is too short. Personally speaking if someone told me they loved me after 7 months i wouldn't know what to say ( and i have been in love) relationships develop at different levels for different people and nowerdays people bandy the L word around far too often for my liking, that is only my opinion. I feel men struggle far worse in divorce than women do, we have a massive support system where men are told to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and get back out there. If he has told you point blank he doesnt want certain things then believe him. Men pretty much mean what they say. Take it from someone who has learnt the hard way in the past. You may have to walk away and he may not chase you down but then he may realise what he has and realise that. Make yourself happy first. That is the most important thing. I hope whatever you decide is the right decision for you. Good Luck!
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 16:48
IMPORTANT UPDATE: There is a new law in place (came into force about 2 months ago) whereby the Freezones now fall under the wing of MOL. Therefore if you have a ban from an LLC company it is now applicable in the Freezones also. There are ways to overcome a 6month ban though. Hence now when you apply for a visa in the Freezone you have to provide Labour Card Cancellation docs, the circular was issued in the Freezones in this regard at the end of May. I am confused, do you mean this for limited contracts only? as i work with candidates moving roles within all FZ 'severy day and none of them have had problems with bans etc. From Jan 2011 provided you have a certain level of education and earn a certain salary they are no bans and NOC's are no longer provided. I am completely lost with regards to the FZ info above.
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 14:00
Spanx at K Lynn in MOE, i cannot live without them, they are amazing! :-)
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Latest post on 14 June 2012 - 14:00
The best news of this is that Salon Ink are moving right next door to it!! Like like and more like!
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 16:05
40th birthday brunch Friday then 40th birthday on a boat Saturday then a liver transplant on Sunday! 1972 must of been a good year as everyone i know is turning 40 this year
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 16:04
The only thing i miss is the changing of the seasons and my lying in bed listening to the wind and rain bash against the windows. I solved the latter by downloading a sleep app for i phone and it sends me right off and reminds me of home :-)
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 16:02
A friend stayed there and left after a month because the windows arent double glazed (or if they are they are poor quality) and therefore it is very noisy. Also the apartments are very small. Better to go across to JLT! Totally Agree - a few years ago we were shown all of them, terrible! Also, one of them has the worst car parking driveway - you will scratch your car every day :( Agree too friend lived in one and it was tiny and if you are facing the Marina you get the noise of the traffic too
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 12:07
Any more news on this? Sat 6pm to Sunday 6pm
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 12:05
JBH convention centre has it on. It is too alcoholly but the England fans do sing quite loudly haha. There isnt any dinner provided but there was a good atmosphere there on Tuesday
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 12:05
What is your area of experience?
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 15:26
I dont know about the bleach part but i saw them at Park and Shop in Tecom a week last Friday
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 12:39
Can you give me a ball park figure of what they charge to steam clean a mattress and a sofa? Churchill did my sofa and it was 250 dont know about matresses though
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 11:17
that's interesting because I went into said Minutes store yesterday and was advised that they DO NOT unlock Iphones OH MY! I really have no idea where to do it. I saw couple of ads months ago about Jailbreak but now when I really need it I cant find it! I did mine in computer plaza Bur Dubai cost 30AED but that was 2 years ago
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 10:08
If you sign a limited contract and leave before the 3 years my understanding is that you have to pay back a standard amount of money and you get an automatic 6 month working ban. This has happened to 2 of my friends in the past. I dont think it matters if you are on Fathers/Husbands visa etc as it is linked to the labor card
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 15:23
I second Diamante. My GHD's gave up on me after over a decades worth of use and after much research I bit the bullet and bought the Cloud 9 straighteners from Pastels. They weren't cheap but they are great. You can have naturally straight hair as well as poker straight or tight curls and everything in between. Best decision I made! I 3rd gave my GHD to one happy 11 year old Niece :-) Cloud nine all the way!
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 14:34
i process tens of DIFC visas weekly - and have not been asked to submit anything like this so far? Me neither
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 12:49
I have heard it is difficult to get hold of :-) Have you tried AP in Burjuman, the whole store is full of perfumes/potions, no underwear though - strange!! I have recently been to AP in Saks and lovely stuff ( underwear) they had perfume it is hidden through just keep going past the shoes and its in that little corner... Thanks Polly and Mrs Brown :-)
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 12:36
I Love this perfume! I purchased some about 12 months ago at Dubai Duty Free. Need to buy it as a present and will not be going through DDF unfortunately :-(
 
 
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