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Latest post on 09 December 2018 - 16:23
Husband and I wandered around Dragon Mart for ages looking for what looked like 'the best' curtain/blind place. It's very hard to tell just by looking so in the end we just picked one randomly but seriously...this place was great, the guy was great, and the price was great. Shop name: Dresports Trading FZCO Dragon Mart shop location: HBA 06,07 The guy was called 'Babbo'? Or something like that? He was an absolute pleasure to deal with, spoke -and understood!- perfect English, didn't try to fleece us or start the quotation really high just for the sake of it. It was all very straight forward and our curtains are stunning. Great quality too. We went for blackout linen (so it's not scratchy and cheap feeling) for the dining and lounge, and like this plush suede-y kind-of-velvet-feeling sort of material (again, blackout) with day curtains too for the bedroom. Love love love them all! If you use them, please tell them "Mr. Daniel from The Greens" recommended them :)
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Latest post on 12 July 2017 - 10:05
Hi everyone! I'm in the market for a new dentist so I called around all the recommendations I found in the entire Dubai forum and as of JUL 2017 these are the prices for a general check up (minus x-rays) and a clean in case anyone's interested... Dr. Michael's Check up 390 Clean 600 Joy Dental Check up 250 Clean 550+ Hey! Dental Check up 160 Clean 400-700 Dentist Direct Check up 300 Clean 465 Dental Studio Check up 350 Clean 550 My Dental Clinic Check up 190 Clean 450
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Latest post on 31 May 2017 - 21:02
Posted this last year but still stuck on where to go. OH threw Goa, Bali, Seychelles into the mix. Any feedback on these additional places? I defo like the idea of a private beach.
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Latest post on 31 May 2017 - 20:58
Wow these prices sound very high! Will defo just wait until I'm back in the UK for a visit.
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Latest post on 11 October 2016 - 10:22
Lock Stock is great for music BUT it's just too busy :( so you won't have any room to dance. It's a proper sardine tin situation. Shoulder to shoulder back to back kind of affair. Rock Bottom always used to be my choice when we want a proper night of fun and good music. Not sure what it's like recently though as since GBBO, Poldark, and now The Apprentice is on, I'm a home bunny... Only venturing out for tea bags, milk, and digestive biscuits... Ooh Nelson's in Barsha Heights is alright too! Good music, DJ happy to take requests, and room to dance.
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Latest post on 11 October 2016 - 10:16
Same. We pay ours 35 an hour, and tip as and when we have change, or if we haven't done so for a couple of weeks, then at the end of the month we'll slip in a 50 or 100 if it's a religious holiday. We also give her lots of stuff we don't need any more. This week she'll be receiving an old [but still working!'> pair of GHDs, a Nicky Clarke hairdryer, and an M&S dressing gown!
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 16:08
Pretty normal behaviour for most guys I'd say. So long as that's all it is and it's not going further and he's not talking to other women etc. Guys will be guys. As a happily married woman I'd say I agree - it's normal for men to look at nudie women. It's hardwired, nd not really anything to be worried about unless he acts on it by directly communicating with them.
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 14:47
OK so the PRO I just spoke to said it has to be the original. Can anyone recommend a company they have used to do this?
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 11:05
Good morning! My employment visa expires 26 October 2016. But instead of renewing it for another 2 x years, I'd rather be sponsored by my working husband. Unfortunately our UK marriage certificate is not yet attested, and I'm told it's no longer possible to do this at the British Consulate or Embassy - instead it has to be sent/couriered to the UK by one of the many services available from a Google search of "UK marriage certificate attestation UAE" However, I am a bit nervous about sending the original certificate off... My friend said that she used a company that just required a clear scan of the marriage certificate, and they sent her back an attested [u'>certified copy[/u'> of their marriage certificate. But this was used for registering their daughter's birth - not for spouse sponsorship. Does anyone know if for spouse sponsorship the attested marriage certificate HAS to be the original? Or will a certified copy suffice? TIA
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Latest post on 13 July 2016 - 21:45
Hey! Dental Clinic in JLT is good. Nice and clean and the head dentist is just fabulous!! Really familiar and friendly and tells you in detail what you need to know. Think she's Swedish.
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Latest post on 13 July 2016 - 21:40
I think it's OK...up to a certain age of course. However my problem with VB's pic, is not her fault, as I doubt she was thinking this deeply about it but...the head tilt. It made it so that I swear to God when I first saw the pic from afar, as a small thumbnail on the DM sidebar of shame, I honestly thought "Oh here we go. Which female celebs are being faux lesbians for attention again?" When I looked closer and saw it was her and her 5 year old child, I was horrified that I'd thought that! :\: But there's something about that positioning that tells my brain it's a romantic kiss. And when I saw it again a few days later, again, my first thought was "These girls must be in BB. Kissing to play up to the cameras and stay in and- OH MY GOD IT'S VB AND HER DAUGHTER AGAIN ARRRGGGHHHH!!!" :cry:
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Latest post on 23 June 2016 - 13:21
Thank you for your reply, Lettie, but wow...talk about conflicting information! We regularly re-apply for Schengens whilst the old ones are still valid (because they only give domestic workers 3 x month validity) and have never had a problem. However after doing a bit of Googling it's apparent that as the rules regarding Schengen are "not harmonized" yet, different countries have different rules AND different immigration/passport control agents enforce those rules differently. For example one couple said they got fined somewhere when exiting the Schengen area on an expired visa (despite, like my example, they did actually enter Schengen on a valid visa) but one guy is saying in Amsterdam they were more "laid back" and didn't fine him or even query him on the fact that he was exiting Schengen (returning back to UK) on an expired visa. So, I guess it's just pot luck! I'll be reapplying for their visas just in case though.. *sigh*
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Latest post on 22 June 2016 - 19:59
We've lived in The Greens for 3 x years and we love it and have never felt a need or want to move. Yes, it's one of the more expensive areas in Dubai (compared to like JVT etc) but it's worth it. It's green, clean, got a nice lake, shops, salons, eateries, close to SZR, and the best part, it's animal friendly! :) So lots of [mainly neutered'> cats around and people taking their dogs for walks.
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Latest post on 25 May 2016 - 11:49
Good idea. Will give the mirror and side lights ago. To be honest I wouldn't want a row of bulbs at the top anyway - just 2 down the sides so this should work out fine. Thanks so much for your reply!
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Latest post on 25 May 2016 - 11:42
Is Riva Beach Club still nice? That's where we used to go until they hiked up the price.
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Latest post on 24 May 2016 - 09:31
Doesn't moonpig.com do chocolates along with their flowers now? You'd have to check with them re the vegetarian-ness though.
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Latest post on 23 May 2016 - 22:44
Good evening ladies, I've been after one of those swanky Hollywood style vanity mirrors for a while now - the one with the light bulbs framing the mirror. Does anyone know where I can buy one from? Online they're all £250 - £300!! :cry: Srsly! That's a lot, right? :confused: I thought maybe I could build/make one myself but after watching a few YouTube videos it's waaaay beyond my capabilities. It's time like these I wish I had a "handy" person in my circle of friends! Anyway, has anyone ever seen them in the shops?
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Latest post on 12 May 2016 - 19:51
Yeah I was pretty miffed when they deleted my account just because I unsubscribed from their [annoying'> mailing list. Have never come across this stipulation with any of the forums I've ever used. Will take your advice and mark them as junk or set to automatically delete.
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Latest post on 30 April 2016 - 16:24
Sorry, I should have mentioned that yes, I know you can buy them in the UK, but as with a lot of things, my Mum is CONVINCED that everything from Dubai is of better quality, so she wanted me to bring her some back. To be honest, I'd have to agree. The light pink, verging on white, pomegranate kernels you see in some UK purchased pomegranates, pales in comparison to the the ever consistent dark ruby red of the Dubai ones!
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Latest post on 24 April 2016 - 22:33
Following..
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 20:27
Following as I want a little bit done too... :love:
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 20:23
CatWoman999 Forgive me for being so blunt but you've got to be mad to go ahead with this bloke if he's not prepared to show you his work :\: What's he hiding?! A good surgeon would be more than pleased to show off his portfolio of work. How did he refuse to show you? What did he say exactly?
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Latest post on 12 April 2016 - 20:18
^^^ That's a real shame to hear, Anouja :( I can't stand it when places do that. I hope you made a fuss and refused to pay for 3 x sessions - I certainly would have!
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Latest post on 11 April 2016 - 09:02
Nope, it depends whether you get 30 calendar days holiday or 22 working days as holiday. if it's calendar days, the weekends are counted. if it's working days, then they aren't. This is how I used to get 'extra' holiday days, because I'd book my leave from the Sunday, returning on the Thursday, so I'd get 9 days holiday and only have 5 deducted.:cool: Yes, I get 30 calendar days holiday so I guess that's why my weekends are counted...:( Thanks for the replies everyone! Also, 1 more question - Thursday 05 May will be a UAE national holiday (Al Isra'a Wal Mi’raj - Ascension day) Apparently that day is not deducted from the 10 leave days, and I also don't get it back as a day-in-lieu. Is that right?
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Latest post on 31 March 2016 - 10:59
Home is England!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: I love and miss her terribly and can't wait to get back :) But that doesn't mean I don't like living in Dubai. I like Dubai a lot. I just miss so many things about home - the UK.
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Latest post on 26 March 2016 - 16:21
Can someone please confirm that last 4 digits of the Dubai Housekeeping mobile tel? I'm messaging with someone with tel ending 5620. Just want to make sure they're the Dubai Housekeeping everyone is recommending :)
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Latest post on 26 March 2016 - 16:19
I was on Roaccutane for a few months and didn't notice any weight gain :-/ Only thing that was unavaoidable was the painful chapped lips :( No matter how many balms and whatever I tried, they were always cracked and bleeding. That's why I stopped the treatment to be honest.
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Latest post on 21 March 2016 - 08:59
MY HERO!! Thank you!! Just called them and they said yes they do it so I'm out the door on the way there.
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Latest post on 21 March 2016 - 08:40
*bump* Anyone...?
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Latest post on 20 March 2016 - 20:30
Thanks so much for the replies. All inclusive Maldives it is then! :)
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Latest post on 20 March 2016 - 20:23
Boss birthday tomorrow and would like to get a cake in for the office with his pic printed on it. Unfortunately Spinneys near my work (the big Spinneys on Al Wasl road) their machine is broken. Does anyone know of anywhere else I can get this done? Somewhere on Al Wasl road or Beach road maybe? TIA
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Latest post on 18 March 2016 - 13:58
My friend last night said there is a major difference in the sand with these kinds of places. Anyone care to elaborate?
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Latest post on 20 February 2016 - 12:11
I'm currently going through this too. Have tried 3 x different maids from the same company, so now think it's time I change company. But which one? I always prefer to work from recommendations.
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Latest post on 16 February 2016 - 13:01
MrsMozz that's the second time you have come to my rescue!! Thank you so much, haha! :heart:
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Latest post on 16 February 2016 - 12:33
Hi everyone, Is there a sandwich shop out there that supplies UK-esque sandwich fillings? Yes, I'm talking mature cheddar cheese and Branston pickle on thick white door stop bread :biggrin: That sort of thing. Every lunch time I fantasise about heading on down to a sandwich shop like the ones I used to go to in the U.K. Choosing a cheese topped roll, or a baguette, then staring up at the huge blackboard full of ingredients to choose from, ordering, then throwing a bag of Monster Munch and a KitKat bar on the counter to go with it. Hasn't some kind soul brought this concept to Dubai yet? If so, where?
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Latest post on 15 February 2016 - 09:01
Thanks for the replies! Unfortunately I didn't see them before I rushed to World of Pens in Town Center as MrsMozz's suggestion. Such a great selection! Was there for ages. Picking up the pen later this afternoon. Really really wished I got "Thank you" engraved instead of initials and dates :( Oh well. I'm sure he'll still like it.
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Latest post on 21 January 2016 - 19:03
My cravings for these have started again so I'm digging this thread up in the hopes that someone has seen them in the shops recently. Anything...? Please...?
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Latest post on 17 January 2016 - 22:43
From the gotoursdubai.com website: "Hatta border open and 35AED to exit / Tue 01 2016. Contrary to media news reports, Hatta border is NOT closed. The border is very much alive and kicking. New rules mean that anyone exiting from any of the UAE borders by road must pay 35AED. This is in addition to the 50AED required for the Oman visa for people who are doing Visa Runs. There are also news articles suggesting that Visa Runs are "No More". This is also not true, because we have trips going every day successfully."
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Latest post on 16 January 2016 - 23:29
Taxi driver on Friday night had a convo with my husband all about how they're all struggling to find work as there are very little tourists here this year.
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Latest post on 16 January 2016 - 23:28
I was told by the headteacher of the school my boss's kids go to, to not bother signing it as it's still only a draft at this stage. She also kind said that it's not exactly "essential" that parents sign it...? :confused:
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Latest post on 16 January 2016 - 23:25
We used Diamondlease when we first got here. Mitsubishi Lancer for 1 x month was AED 1,655 as I recall..
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Latest post on 12 January 2016 - 14:54
Loads of quirky and funny cards at 'Typo' at Me'aisem City Centre Mall. But I totally feel your pain about how pathetic the card selection here in this country is... Why?! How can so many big Hallmark shops have such rubbish cards? The ones in the Tesco petrol station (back home) even had a bigger/better selection, haha!
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Latest post on 10 January 2016 - 19:51
My husband's words: "Flowershop.ae [aka theflowershop.ae'> Hands down the best. From start to finish, just the best. Range and quality of product, ease of purchase and ease of delivery. From the moment you visit the website you'll see that it's a great company that do things properly"
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Latest post on 10 January 2016 - 19:44
Another vote for Pastels on Al Wasl Road, or the Pastels at Mercato Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road!
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Latest post on 10 January 2016 - 19:42
Since living here, not once have we ever validated our parking ticket at MOE, but we constantly live in the fear that one of these days we're going to get stopped at the barrier, not for not paying (I can't think of of a time where we'd ever spend 4+ hours at the mall!), but for having not validated our ticket. When we go to Souk Madinat, we always validate our ticket. Mainly because there's tons of signage everywhere as well as people stood next to the machine pretty much reminding you "Have you validated your ticket?" But MOE doesn't seem bothered :confused: Has anyone here ever got stopped for not validating their ticket? Or should we not lose any more sleep over it and just carry on the way we have been? (JK about the sleep thing.. )
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Latest post on 06 January 2016 - 12:54
Thanks so much for the responses. Gained a lot of info and will definitely look into FirstRateFX. Also thanks, Goku, for link to the other thread. But I might as well ask again in case any experts are lurking - At what rate would you consider is the best time to transfer?
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Latest post on 06 January 2016 - 12:50
Thanks for the responses. Guess it's a trial and error type of thing, so I will just have to give it a bash. According to their sign, opening times are: SAT - THU 6am - 1pm 4pm - 10pm FRI 6am - 11am 4pm - 10pm
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Latest post on 03 December 2015 - 11:49
OP, when you say you don't have any important stuff (apart from your dining table) that you want to take back, do you mean like, toaster, coffee table, bookcase, TV, etc? Because it will cost considerably more to take back these items than just your dining table, obviously. I'd say contact Allied for a free survey to see what the difference in cost would be between shipping just the 1 dining table, vs the dining table and all your other bits. Only you can decide how important these extra bits are to you. However I suspect that once you see the price of shipping bigger volume of stuff, you'll stick with just taking your dining table, haha!
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Latest post on 02 December 2015 - 19:45
Ah man those are NOT the answers I wanted to hear, haha! But thank you. Will definitely purchase the non-Dubai side, then. Thing is, I wanted all this stuff for when I'm in England - not on the way back here to Dubai :(
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Latest post on 02 December 2015 - 11:46
Both are tax free, right? But does anyone actually know for certain if one place is slightly cheaper than the other? For things like makeup and skin care? Thanks
 
 
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