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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 21:09
Going to hit Dragon Mart tomorrow. Can anyone tell me which section the tiles are in? Thanks
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 22:19
Thanks Wife of 777... After I posted, I did think... duh! Dragon Mart! But good to know that someone else has been and seen. Snowflake, sorry, but this was just the property developer, Nakheel. I think they do it themselves! Really not sure.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 18:13
We're moving into an older house that has a patchwork of floor tiles. Kitchen has one type, living room another, dining room another still and bedrooms another!! The property management company agreed to change the tiles if we pay 50% and they've quoted us a rough estimate of Dhs6,000 for tiles and labour. Does anyone know if that's reasonable?? ... It's to change all the tiles but those in the bedrooms as they're ok. So, the kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, guest bathroom. All are reasonable size - not small not big. But more importantly, their tiles are nasty. So we thought we'd look around to see if we can find something nicer at the same price or cheaper. Anyone know where we can find decent, cheap floor tiles?? Many thanks.
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Latest post on 19 February 2013 - 20:25
Will check out Toy Store and if nothing, may just do the crazy print t-shirt or some such. many thanks
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 16:50
K... Think I'm being swayed towads Traiteur. Is their outdoor seating as nice? Or better off indoors?
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 20:19
That's great ladies... Thanks very much.
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 17:03
super... thanks. will look again
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 16:33
I'm not sure if it's the same! Assuming it is, where do you find the ground almonds? I mean, what section? With the flours and that sort of thing?
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 19:14
There's an online gluten free supermarket!?!?! Cool! k...Elmpark, I read that suggestion online today. Doesn't gross me out in the slightest but I don't know that it'll do the trick for me. But suggesting it did remind me about spaghetti squash. MrsCanuck, you mentioned it earlier and it slipped my mind. You were the first to bring it to my attention and I'm curious. Never tried it. Is it available here? I'll have to have a look. verdeque, unfortunately, whether going paleo or with Dr Davis' school of thought, you can't just replace stuff with Gluten free products as most of them contain other things that you equally shouldn't be eating (or that you should be severely limiting)... such as quinoa, rice, corn... Off to google the gluten free supermarket for the noodles! Elmpark, I have to add that I applaud you... no idea how one cuts out in one go, all that has to be cut out for Paleo!
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 13:49
Dean's?
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 13:27
Thanks Beebers! Will check Lulu first as am not familiar with the area where Lamcy plaza is and Lulu's closer but will likely give it a try just to compare. TimTam, I started out considering the Paleo diet but decided it was a little too much for my humble will power!! So instead, I'm giving Dr William Davis' Wheat Belly diet. As far as I can tell so far, the two are essentially much of a sameness but for the glaring difference: Paleo is dairy free but Davis allows for Dairy (some in limited quantities). So in a nutshell, Davis is strictly NO wheat. And then preferably no grains or legumes, or at least, in very limited quantities. But he adds that corn starch, rice starch, potato starch and others should preferably also be strictly avoided. So far, I'm doing okay. Granted it's only day 3!!! But I haven't yet felt like I'm actually restricting myself. I will. But for the time being, I haven't felt that. But of course, now the weekend's coming up and I would have liked to do lunch at the Lebanese overlooking the fountains but how on EARTH do you do Lebanese without arabic bread!?!?!? And it's just a matter of time before I start craving a chocolate digestive, or a croissant, or eggs Benedict. None are things I eat on a daily basis, or even a weekly basis! But I enjoy them very much once in a while! However, I'm keen to give this a try. According to Davis, cutting wheat can only make you feel enormously healthier and if you have any extra pounds to lose, you'll lose them. I'm putting him to the test, mainly for the former but also for the latter!
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 22:18
Or maybe only Lulu's... BLAH... cornstarch and rice flour are out and they're ingredients in all the Schar stuff! Ppppfffffffff... this is getting silly!
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 22:14
OMG... I'm SO excited. Will head to Lulu's & Carrefour tomorrow! Sadly, no, wild rice is a no go too! Thanks for all the help!!
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 21:28
Thank you ladies. Very much But UGH... just read a bit more about what we're trying to do and apparently it's not JUST a matter of cutting wheat out altogether but also limiting all grains quite severely. How on earth do you make bread or pasta with NO grains??? Well, ok, bread apparently can be done with almond flour etc... But pasta!!! Have to make a concerted effort to find shirataki noodles. REALLY not enjoying this, and it's only day 1!!
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 19:02
TimTam, any idea if the Schar bread is available here??
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 18:00
oooh... schar pasta IS wheat free!!
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 17:59
TimTam... just checked Soba noodles and they are a mix of buckwheat AND regular wheat flour. Too bad. Will check the other stuff too though.
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 17:58
Thanks Sam7... definitely will have a gander at the Organic store TimTam, much appreciated but although I admit, I am very new to this, apparently they do not in fact go hand in hand. I thought they did too but not so it seems and we're really trying to do wheat-free. But I'll check out the ones you've said. Maybe they are wheat free! Thanks again ladies
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Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 16:52
Anyone know if these can be found in Dubai? We've decided to try wheat-free for a month and see how it goes but I cannot, will not give up pasta! If anyone else has any recommendations for tried and tested substitutes for going wheat free, please do tell. For example, can the following be found here (to make wheat free bread)? - coconut flour - almond flour - garbanzo bean flour - ground golden flaxseed Thanks so much.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 19:05
Brilliant. Thanks!
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 18:50
The mesh on our screen doors has ripped and DH would like to replace it himself. Just don't know where to buy the mesh itself. Anyone? Thank you.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 17:06
Shop&Shipped my Britax Advocate from Amazon.com and also cheaper than anything I found here and newer model than any Britaxes here.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 16:51
Yeah, I had the same one from Spinneys and I really liked it but it's in tatters and they don't carry them any more. Will have to check Tchibo out! Many thanks.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 16:49
Thanks so much... Russell it is then!
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 18:04
Great Marie D. Thanks very much Will try them in the morning!
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 16:29
well, 20's better. The ones I was looking at were 25 to 50! Where in Madinat, please?
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 12:39
yeah... that's pretty much the same story as us. But we've been married 6 years now!! LOL. But Arthur Murray is probably the place to go I would imagine. thanks again
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:47
Thank you both for the replies. Yes, have had a look at both of those as well as a couple of others but I was really hoping to find people who may have already tried something and can recommend it or warn against it!!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:27
Thanks for that. Will have to give it a try. Ended up trying the one from Taste and it was quite nice but clearly two very different things.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 16:53
Really? No one out there knows how to make a good gumbo?? Not in need of the comfort food anymore but still want to try my hand at a gumbo, if anyone out there does in fact have a tried and tested recipe. Thanks
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 20:14
I buy them from Spinneys. I forget the brand. White box with turquoise bubbles or some such on it. They're good.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 16:44
Thanks ladies. Yeah, don't know what it is but despite the number of people who rave about Beachcombers, I can't stand it! Never tried dinner so maybe that's different?? Will look into Rosso. Been to Bussola and really like it. Might contact both to see if they can do a set menu or some such. Anyone else? ... Any chance of a buffet that has outdoor seating?
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 13:50
... for a bunch of mums in need of chilling out together over a nice dinner. Preferably new Dubai / Marina / Media City... that sort of area. Thanks muchly ETA - an outdoor setting would be nice and a buffet would make for an easier bill settlement!! <em>edited by m_king on 14/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 15:38
I'd be interested too. Not RA but MS. But also interested in diet as a solution.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 15:36
I could be wrong and I'm not suggesting this as a solution, but my understanding is that the only thing that can actually get rid of cellulite is liposuction. Obviously, it would be targeted lip just for the cellulite rather than for trying to lose weight.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 14:44
I saw Winnie the Pooh stuff in Carrefour today! But granted, it's just the plates, cups, ... not a huge range. The place by Welcare is GREAT. It's called Party Center: http://www.mypartycentre.com/store_locator.php There's a barrier to their own private parking. Just drive up to it and someone will open up. I just stick Welcare into my GPS and it gets me there! LOL The one in Motor City is not bad at all though. Smaller but still lots of stuff.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 23:05
Ha ha ha... took me a second to realise how funny that was!! LOL... But yes, I did look at the forum and on the plus side, I know enough to know that everyone who's saying why it shouldn't be done is either wrong or, at the very least, wrong as far as my situation is concerned. On the not-so-plus side, the only company they talk about being able to do this is one I already approached and the one guy they had on staff who could install viper systems is no longer with them, hence, they don't install them anymore!! UGH! But thank you!! did you look at that forum ?? as with most forums most of it is everyone telling you why you shouldn't be doing whatever it is you're asking about :D but there may be something useful on there...
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 16:46
Typical. The agent - listed on the web site !! - doesn't install viper systems!!! Anyone else know anything about this and if there exists out there somewhere someone who can install these things??? I know, I know. I'm reaching...
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 17:44
Thanks ladies. Any idea what brands are out there? I was looking at getting a schwinn one through shop & ship and just wondering if the same isn't available here. I liked the Schwinn just because it's a good brand and also because it's very easily adjustable and has great reviews.
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 17:35
OMG! HOW did I not see this?? Thank you!!
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 16:33
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 16:30
That's great Marroosh! Thank you!!
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Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 20:22
hmmm... Am thinking I just figured out where DH can take me for my birthday in a month's time!! But is Al Qasr REALLY worth THAT much?? Seems crazy!
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 16:16
I had no idea about the transit visa and things may have changed since I last needed to get my mum a visa so perhaps this is a moot point but last I knew, Canadians could get single entry visas (or that multiple entry one where you can only stay 14 days at a time) and with the single entry one, if you wanted to leave and come back on another single entry visa, you would have to have been out of the UAE for 1 month in between. I have no idea if maybe the same applies with the transit visa?? Most likely not but maybe check to be sure that they won't refuse him the transit b=visa as he won't have been out of the UAE for 30 days. Sorry... don't mean to complicate things unnecessarily but with this sort of thing, you wouldn't want to find yourselves stuck and unable to get your son back in!
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Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 12:05
Have been in the Springs for the last (almost) 3 years with my (almost) 3 YO and I LOVE it. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I know many people love the ranches but in my opinion, it's just that much further out of the way and it's not as intimate as the Springs. Just my opinion. But no idea how long it is to DIFC. But it's not far from Ranches so I imagine no more than another 5 minutes or so!?
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 08:31
Thanks for that! Not sure how I didn't find it. As it turns out you have to go to the main hospital to do health cards anyway so all the searching was for naught! That said, at least I know where it is now. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 07:54
Thanks all but no, there is apparently a branch in Al Quoz and I can't find it!! Maybe hasn't opened yet!? Ah well, will ring.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 09:37
Does anyone know of a decent all day buffet in the Entertainer Family? Only reason I'm asking for all day is that I have a Dr appt at 1:30 so won't be able to make a reservation for until 2:30 and most places pack up at 3:00 or 3:30. If by any chance, there are lots of all day ones and I'm just not aware, then one not too far from Marina and surrounding area would be nice, just because that's where my appointment is. I just mean, would rather not then have to trek over to Deira or Festival City or what have you. Thanks. m
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 20:52
Yep, already tried Macy's. Only one pair of Christmasy ones and they're polyester. Carter's had a print I LOVED but only in a baby sleepsuit. And nothing else. Didn't find anything classic on etsy. I started out thinking I was looking for the easiest thing in the world to find and now I feel I'm being really picky. There's lots out there but it's either polyester or it's funky and I really just want as classic as it comes. Thanks ladies. Any other suggestiong much appreciated.
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 13:37
And now I'm wondering about Traiteur!! LOL... I can't make up my mind. I actually booked Reflets but then - at the risk of sounding a philistine - I found the menu online and have to say, it didn't really do that much for me. Was also wondering about Eau Zone (is that the right spelling??) bt I hear that although it's a lovely setting, the food's not so great. Thoughts??
 
 
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