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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 15:59
Hi All, I am currently looking seriously at getting some veneers on my top teeth. I have heard mixed reviews - some people that love them and some say that after a few years they age and don't look good at all? Has anyone had them done in Dubai and can advise me?! The alternative option would be invisalign, but I'm not keen on waiting and the brackets they attach to your teeth are apparently really visible! 4 of my friends have had them done and tbh i think they look terrible. They look so unatural and fake and they all look a bit buck teethed . I suppose it all depends on who does them and what sort they use. I also heard that your own teeth rot behind them and you have to have them redone every few years. I dont know of any other procedures here that can give you good teeth and the above is purely my own opinion :-) Thanks in advance :)
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 14:46
http://www.mahiki.ae/ Sticking with Jumeirah Beach Hotel, there is mahiki cocktail bar that has just recently opened. Have a look at the link. A few friends have had their birthdays there and it's great! Keep clear of the fire eater tho!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 11:28
Thai Green Curry :-) Made by the fair hands of Lemongrass hehe
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 10:11
good grief !! and no, i've never suffered from it... lol Me neither, sad world we live in when people have heart palpitations over losing or forgetting to take their phone to work etc!
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 16:37
Shock Absorbers are the best. They are the only ones i have ever worn that have supported me and my large chest!
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 15:28
I'm going to the Jazz Festival this Friday - we have bought standing room tickets. Can anyone who has been please tell me what we will be able to access in terms of catering in that area and whether there is any chance of being able to sit down between the acts - eg. a grassy area, picnic tables etc. I'm really struggling to understand the layout from what I've read so far so some insider information would help! Thanks. I heard the food is great but cannot tell you what the area is like :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 15:25
Ladies... I am pregnant and want to be as organised as possible for when the baby arrives. Can anyone tell me how long it takes and the process for obtaining the babys passport? The baby will be havng a UK passport, we are looking at travelling with the baby 4 weeks after its birth. Also, will it need to have a visa for re entry? I belive this can take some time to obtain. My friend told me they have to have their 6 week check before they are allowed to fly ( Please do not quote me on this) If he/she has a UK passport i didnt think that they have a visa? Thanks Any advise welcome - Thanks
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 15:02
i have never made a pancake in my life and i am (ahem) mid 30's! Haha
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:42
Can anyone recommend somewhere you can hire a function room where you can have a party, licensed preferably but not an hotel where we would be paying a lot for the room etc. TIA My friend had her 30th at the Radisson Blu function room at DMC. If my memory serves me correctly it didnt cost a huge amount to hire
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:38
thanks, sounds interesting. might go and do a demo and see what i think They used number 4 and number 7 on my skin but i cannot remember which foundation it was ( if that makes sense) It was in a squeezy tube and not too thick. I am prone to redness and this kept my skin flawless for the entire evening and i danced alot! At home they make you over for the equivalent of 120AED and then you get freebies from them. I wish they did that here as it is a fab thing to do before you go out for the evening
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:35
Homeland is great! Really enjoyed the whole 'is he/isn't he', right to the end! Definitely a watcher. We are also addicted to Modern Family at the minute, have three seasons queued up. edited by Kelly_C on 21/02/2012 Ditto !:) I love Modern Family. Great to see a cast who are all sooo funny in their own way. :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:33
has anyone watched inbetweeners...and liked it? there is a new series out called fresh meat, it has Simon in it, and its about uni kids living in a house Inbetweeners is HILARIOUS!!! Fresh Meat i wasnt so keen on
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:31
If you were on your Husbands visa and had a labor card provided by the company you will have no issues moving to a new role. NOC's no longer exisit and if they did you do not get a ban as you were on Hubbies visa References from whomever managed you are good to have as most companies ask for them now
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 14:29
Yes, i had a makeover done in the UK with them and it was amazing.... I am a MAC fan too but they used 2 lots of foundations for my skin and the coverage was the best i had ever used before. :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 12:56
I've just read Oranges and Sunshine by Margaret Humphrey about the enforced migration of children sent from the UK to Canada, Australia, NZ and the former Rhodesia right up until 1970 under the pretext of giving them a better life, but in actual fact condemning them to a life of hardship and abuse, brought up in institutions. Not a cheery read - you keep on wanting to believe it isn't a true story, when of course it is. However it is utterly engrossing. I loved that book and the movie is excellent too :-) Before that I read The Kashmir Shawl by Rosie Thomas.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 12:53
Mrs Browns Boys ( Nearly gave myself a hernia laughing so much watching this) and MIranda both UK ones and available in box set
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 12:52
Has anybody seen Homeland yet, the new series with the British guy and Claire Danes? No but i have seen it advertised.. That may be one for the download once my revolving door of guests leave :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 12:51
Shameless UK is fantastic. Also The Wire, the US version is incredible. Im watching the new season of Califorcnication. :) Also still addicted to Fringe and the 2 and a half men- tho its def not as funny as with Charlie Sheen. I made my hubbie sit through the omnibus on Friday of American Idol- LOVE IT! Secretly, think he loves it too. lol I loved the Wire. There was another similar one called the Corner which was very good too Californication is excellent, agree about 2 1/2 men also! and AI i am an addict! :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:53
where has the killing and lights out gone? we love to watch body of proof ( remember her from the old girlfriend in housesitters ) strike back breakout kings I think the killing is on a break. If you Google TV.com it tells you when they resume the series etc I loved that but the final episode was a bit of a let down for me
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:51
can i use the dylon ones in a front load machine? I bought RIT a while back as it was what I've used before...but the instructions say top load machine etc. any dye experts? Ive used a front loader to dye too :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:48
Hello Is the Beach Centre ( blue mall) close to Mercato or near Dubai Zoo? I only ask because my friend will be coming by taxt from the Greens direction and not all taxi drivers know where the malls are big landmarks are easier to tell the drivers Thanks It is past the zoo, and bright blue so hard to miss!!! Thank you, i know where it is to drive to but my friend is a visitor and i dont trust the taxis here haha
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:38
Hello Is the Beach Centre ( blue mall) close to Mercato or near Dubai Zoo? I only ask because my friend will be coming by taxt from the Greens direction and not all taxi drivers know where the malls are big landmarks are easier to tell the drivers Thanks
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:30
the party shop is in Town Centre mall i got some stuff there for my DH 30th also check out The Beach Centre just further down the road (blue building with Burger King underneath) there is a great party shop upstairs which always has loads of stuff. Just remembered there is a party shop in Motorcity as well - hope this helps edited by Bracey777 on 20/02/2012 Thank you this has been recommended to me by several people
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:28
Choithram's on Al Wasl Rd has an aisle with party stuff. Also, there is a shop behind MOE. It's either near the Citymax hotel or opposite Lulu's - sorry can't remember the exact location :( edited by twin_butterfly on 20/02/2012 Thanks i saw that last night when i was on my way to Lulu! :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:26
We called one from JLT last week and of course it never turned up. When we rang the operator he said we are still trying to send one to you!! The irony of that was that we could see hundreds of them all with their lights on sailing past other buildings. When we informed him of this he just laughed???
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 10:50
I love Prisoners Wives! Shameless UK Greys Anatomy Revenge Cougar Town has started again Modern Family howl at this Desperate Housewives Whitechapel season 3 ( UK show) American Idol I really need to get out more! :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 10:50
Lemon and sugar only :-)
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 17:08
I saw a shop in Mercato Mall the other day which had a lot of fancy dress type stuff, I only had a very quick look so can't remember if they did party things. I definitely saw party hats, masquerade masks and balloons in Daiso at Ibn Battuta but I don't think they were 40 ones. Thank you
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 17:03
Another scam?! We should have a sticky thread for all the scams in Dubai. This one has been going around for a few years Appletiser :(
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 17:01
Does anyone know of anywhere you can get tat birthday stuff for a 40th birthday.. :-) The party shop at the Marina and Garhoud didnt have much on offer Thanks
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:32
TIA
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:31
I'm on a contract so don't know if they can run up my bill? I just told them I wasn't born yesterday and hung up. Is it really worth reporting to the police or Al Ameen? If a number came up i would. Dont they have to submit a passport copy to get a sim card here? :-)
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:28
Just have to agree with emness and the others.... It is just too much that she is complaining that SHE cant take emirates home??? join the club. Even the corporate club. Very few get to pick the ticket home nowadays. Also, can I remind you of something, In the USA employers are only legally required to give one week off per year. Esp for entry level jobs like housekeeping. I love some of these comments that are illuding to-' everybody deserves a month off' really? i wish the USA had these rules..... Your comparison with the USA is a moot point. Newsflash, this is the UAE. edited by Monkey Face on 20/02/2012 Well US companies here in the UAE, DO NOT give a month off. Unless its company policy..... Nobody is required a month off here, if anybody deserves it, its the poor laborers who work outside all day. Labor law is 22 days off per year? I am confused as i have several clients who work for US companies and they all get 22 days as per MOL?
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:21
This is one of the oldest ones here. Alot of people have been duped by this. Not sure what they gain from it though I hope you told them that you would report the number to the police!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:19
Will it not also depend if your current company ( That is if you work) inform the bank that you are leaving your job. If so, your bank account will be frozen if you have any outstanding debt.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 16:17
Amen by Thierry Mugler for men. Beautiful smell :-)
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 12:36
Try Dr. Jaffer Khan. He comes very highly recommended by several ladies on this forum. http://plasticsurgery.ae/ I have had mine done with several CS not the guy below though sorry
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 12:33
I have no intention of going I think it is gross ............... BOYCOTT AGREE!!!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 09:23
I love it and agree Chummy is fantastic!!! :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 17:05
Thank you ladies.. This has been our project for nearly two years. Unfortunately, any jobs we do apply will not give us a visa... they want us to be already residents of Dubai. I feel like we are not making any progress and simply running around in circles. We have been several times to Dubai for long holidays and then when we have to board the plane to come back it very upsetting for both of us. Do any of you lovely ladies know of any recruiters for Human Resources (me) and Industrial engineering for my husband. It is extremely hard to get HR roles if you do not have UAE experience, The labor laws here are very different to Europe therefore most of the jobs will require someone with local knowledge. Also regarding Accommodation.... where do you look? where can we find something good for a family of 4. Seriously we are very scared to live are very comfortable homes in Paris for nothing in Dubai, but it is are dream and if at least one of us is working in the beginning it should be alright.... no Again, we as a family could really do with some support please. Hanan
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 15:55
Doesn't New Look do clothes for both genders?. Bra's are not too expensive there either :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 15:55
Feel like there is pressure in the air..bit headachy too. Feels quite humid and hot. I have a headache from this weather. I would love for it to rain :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 15:38
I'm totally having second thoughts now :/ My appointment is today, and I leave the 27th to go to the states for a week. If it begins to fade, there won't be much I can do about it before I leave--my schedule is slammed. Maybe I'll do plan B and explore red when I'm here for a bit more time. I think red is so hot :) it is a gorgeous colour, mine used to fade pretty quickly after having it done however not all hair is the same :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 14:57
Does anyone know any companies that do homemade things? Like the sorts of things you'd get at a Sunday market? Cupcakes, fudges, coconut ice, jam drop style biscuits etc.? Or are there any weekend markets where one can get these things? I've looked at Lime Tree, but I could make them so don't really want to pay that much, just looking for market sort of prices, too. to ask a daft question, why not just make them? Coconut ice!! YUM!!!!!
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 14:56
i think its a good idea..books are so expensive here! I know! It annoys me when you see the cost of the book on the back and the huge mark up price here! I love reading books but it is kindle all the way for me now
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 14:55
I use a supermarket dye it's volcano red and just redo my roots very 4-6weeks. Always looks bright I also use John Frieda shampoo and conditioner for red hair it seems to keep the colour vibrant. I've never used the shampoos or conditions specific to red hair - how are they supposed to help, are they tinted red? I've been interested to give it a try, but I have platinum streaks in my hair and don't want them going pink or orange if there is any tint or color to the shampoo. I dont use ones specific to my hair colour either. Personally apart from the purple shampoo to stop my blond hair going brassy none of them acutally work or keep my colour longer than my normal salon visits at 4 weeks ( They arent tinted either) :-) They are marketed to supposedly keep your hair colour shinier for longer. Be careful if you are thinking of using home dyes. I too am very light blond and have had some home disasters with shop bought colours. :(
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 14:11
The best red's I have seen have come out of Salon Ink, both Ali & Kelly are showing off the red! It looks fab, she would be able to give great advise. Love Ali's colour and wish i had the nerve to do it! :-)
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:17
and saturday please! (sorry to hop on your thread Caroly!) There are lots of threads on here for the Plant Souk i think they open at 8am
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:14
Planning to start one, need to know if anyone would be interested in something like this. Basically you sell n buy used books online. You can sell it at a price you want think it deserves. And the buyer once done reading the book, can resale it at any price they want to. Also if you have any tips that you can give me, please feel free :)) TIA In used to use one of these in the UK. Cannot remember the name of it though Green something Good Luck!
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:13
Im on a mission to attend all the balls in Dubai, for my 40th birthday year. So far, we are booked for the St Davids Day Welsh Ball (THE event of the year), and Im aware oif teh K9 Friends Ball, Keline Friends Kitten Ball, and the Oil Barons Ball - there are many more I know, can anyone help me add to this list? TIA Christina Noble charity event in December :-)
 
 
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