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Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 11:24
I think I'd miss my husband if I were away too long, although he'd probably be glad of the peace and quiet! I suppose this means I'll finally be able to watch Game of Thrones and see what all the hype is about.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 18:11
Laudree or Godiva at The Beach on JBR, both grown up places for tea and cake with beach views. You could walk along to the beach from that end to the beginning of the beach mall (towards Hilton) and take in the entirety of the new development. How about Ripe Market in the evening?
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 09:39
Most caterers seem to have a minimum order requirement for 20 people, which is far too much, so looks like I'll be making canapes myself. Any suggestions for easy veggie canapes? Had a quick google and most things seem to be cheese based (only so much cheese a girl can eat!) or Indian (we're eating Indian food in the evening so don't want to repeat flavours/foods). TIA
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Latest post on 25 April 2015 - 11:38
Nisha is very good, and affordable too: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Makeup-by-Nishaa/1537354893206203
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Latest post on 21 April 2015 - 10:19
So the people on the tram are annoyed with the pace, and the road users are struck waiting at intersections for the giant grey worm that has taken the marina hostage! Has anyone else noticed that they stop the WHOLE intersection, rather than allowing some lanes to continue flowing while the tram goes by (where safe to do so obviously!)? Oh the joys of the tram!! As you say Stix, why oh why do they have to hold up every lane of traffic while the tram crosses the road. We live in JBR at the Sheraton end and whilst going out isn't too bad, coming home can be horrendous. Sometimes it can take thirty minutes from the start of queuing on the blue bridge to actually getting into the Amwaj car park. I only take this route maybe twice a week but my husband does it five nights a week. It is so frustrating. It was said that the introduction of the tram would help ease congestion in the Marina. It has had the opposite effect!! Goodness only knows what the RTA are going to do about it, if anything! We, too, live at the Sheraton end and have been suffering in the evenings. We usually jump out of cabs near the Jewels and walk home if possible, but sometimes it takes forever just to get to that point!
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 10:43
Etsy.com and NotOnTheHighStreet.com are both great for things like that.
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 18:20
Mint Leaf of London, a grown up kinda brunch. Ah, I love going to Mint Leaf in the evenings, but it's often pretty dead (I truly hope it doesn't close, it's delicious and I love sitting at the bar), which is a shame. I've been tempted by the brunch, but worried the place might be quite empty and lacking atmosphere (judging by the evenings). How did you find it in that regard? I find it gets busier in the evenings from 9pm. The brunch is quite steady.
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 11:54
Mint Leaf of London, a grown up kinda brunch.
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Latest post on 13 April 2015 - 17:13
Benefit Mascara's are good, try 'They're real' or 'Roller Lash'. I've been using both of these and they're great - Roller Lash layered with They're Real give a great 'false lash' effect. <em>edited by mrs13b on 13/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 23:21
All of that is mostly North Indian. You should try a masala dosa - it's like a very thin, crispy pancake with a potato filling, comes with a curry sauce called sambar (it's a traditional South Indian dish, check out Aryaas in Karama) Maharaja Bhog in Karama is a Gujurati style veg thali place, they change the menu daily and it's always yummy. Unlimited food served to your table - like a seated buffet! Zafran in Marina Mall has some nice veggie starter dishes.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 21:48
Got mine at Cara, I explained what I wanted and they made it up exactly. We dealt with a guy called Divyesh.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 21:45
Paneer is a staple for vegetarian Indians, you can add it to most things: saag paneer (spinach), paneer burji (like scrambled egg, lively with diced onions and peppers), paneer tikka masala (with onions, peppers and tomato) Dal (lentils) is always great - tarka dal (yellow split lentils) is light, like a soup, dal makhni (black lentils with a few kidney beans) is rich and creamy. Aloo (potatoes) are added in some dishes (like mixed veg curries) or perfect on their own cooked with cumin seeds, garam masala and turmeric India Palace, Green Chillies and Mint Leaf of London have some great veg dishes :)
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 12:27
Dune are great for comfortable but beautiful shoes. Have you tried Debenhams or Charles & Keith?
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 15:26
Fairmont the Palm, Hilton or Sheraton on JBR - all on the beach that cater outside (I've seen live cooking stations outside for events at the Fairmont)
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 06:47
I need to pick up some light blue thread today, it's there anywhere in Emirates Mall (or Marina Mall/JBR area) that I can easily find some?
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 14:38
Seagrill on 25 at Fairmont the Palm has lovely views. They have outdoor seats on the terrace but I think they also set up tables on the beach for special occasions. Great menu.
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 14:34
I missed it - when I went yesterday it was buy three get one free
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 15:09
I live in the area and I can tell you it's the Tram. I've spent ages watching it and the light sequence is incorrect. Traffic on both sides of the tram doesn't flow at the same time. It should. They also block ALL traffic when the tram is passing by, when some lanes could continue to operate. If the RTA could address this, the problems would go away. I agree - so poorly planned. I wonder why they haven't revisited the project to see what impact it's had on traffic in the area?
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 16:53
It's a nightmare. I came home last night around 1am and told the cabbie to take exit 29 on SZR for JBR but she insisted it would only take 10mins to drive down the Walk... 30 mins later she conceeded defeat. If you can park elsewhere and walk/take the tram, I'd recommend that.
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 15:27
As Cowboy said - better to buy one here (unless your company is paying for the shipping, in which case get it sent over and save yourself the expense).
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 00:58
We used Crown Relocations to move from the UK - I believe they have offices across the US. It was a seamless experience, I would thoroughly commend them.
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 10:56
a few stay open through lunch... but majority close Thanks - what would be the best time to go?
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 10:12
Need to buy a few outfits today, are the shops generally open all day or do they close for lunch?
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 14:09
What did you decide to do? I was at The Beach on JBR earlier and it's actually quite nice out. If you go to the galleries in Al Quoz, Tom & Serg is a great place to take a break for lunch/coffee & cake.
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Latest post on 07 March 2015 - 19:08
Check out the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour - I stayed there before Pullman bought it and it was fantastic, great building/rooms and location
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Latest post on 07 March 2015 - 18:33
Still around 70 in stock: http://www.ikea.com/ae/en/catalog/products/20258697/
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Latest post on 07 March 2015 - 18:30
I saw some in Ikea a few weeks ago
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Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 18:04
I am sure someone will come on with a definite answer for you but I wouldn't have thought your son would be able to take lessons on his provisional licence. The reason being that even if you have a full UK licence you are not allowed to drive on it in the UK if you are not residing in the UK, so I should think a provisional would be the same... sorry! :( So if a British expat with a full UK driving licence went back to the UK, what would they need to do to be eligible to drive?
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 13:13
Tezenis at MOE
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 18:08
Crown Relocations are very good, they moved us to Dubai from London.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 08:38
Depends entirely on what you need a lawyer for - real estate, family law, criminal defense, wills...?
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 16:54
IDdesign in MoE has a 25% sale on at the moment, which makes it a bit more affordable.
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 16:37
That we all live in 10 bedroom mansions on the beach with live-in drivers, maids and chefs
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 10:34
Is there a crisis centre or support for residents who have lost everything?
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 09:56
www.similitudephotography.com for photos, don't know about makeup artists.
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 15:49
It sounds like an exciting opportunity, and as you plan to move for only a limited time due to previous commitments, I'd look upon it as an adventure and dive right in. The package your husband has been offered sounds good, but you should always try to negotiate (will they add DEWA/chiller fees or anything similar to the package? Will the company pay for shipping/relocation fees each way? Could take a load off your own finances). Best of luck.
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 15:36
I can sympathise - out building has maintenance guys on site, 2 of whom just turned up to fix water and AC issues with just a screwdriver between them...
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 15:33
It definitely feels warmer, I wasn't expecting it to get like this til the end of March at least. We seem to be on the cusp of a very long summer (funny, as I left the UK which seems to be struggling with the longest winter ever!).
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 21:13
I received a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts - I am a very happy girl indeed!
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Latest post on 11 February 2015 - 13:10
I felt the same after the first few weeks here, after the novelty of the move begins to wear off. I've only been here for three months now, and I think now that 'real life' is kicking in I'm beginning to feel more settled. I do miss my friends especially - we used to meet often for lunch/after work drinks etc. It feels harder to meet/click with people out here. The few people I have met and tried to keep in touch with have ended up leaving Dubai to go back home for various reasons!
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 22:14
Like Love Hearts?
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 12:46
Hi Mrs12b we pay about AED350 and get internet, phone line and basic TV. Not sure if they still do this package. The internet is always slower than they say. You can just go to the shop and they will present to you all the packages. You fill out a form and they will then send someone out to install it, usually within a couple of days. Just check that Du works in your area as there are some areas where it is Etisalat only. I have the same package as you and the internet speed is supposed to be 16MB but in reality is sooo much slower. I think you can only have one or the other depending on where you live If you want to stream or download programs it is slow with 16MB I don't mind slower downloads as I can leave the laptop on overnight to do that, but it could get annoying as I do stream quite a bit. Thanks for the views, all.
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 20:08
Thought it may interest you for future reference, Time Out Dubai has a feature on breakfast venues this week. [b'>Marina/Media City:[/b'> Eggspectation, Leopold's of London, IHOP, Little More, Urban Bistro [b'>JLT & The Lakes:[/b'> Fraiche, Nofara, Reform Social & Grill [b'>Jumeirah & Al Wasl:[/b'> Comptoir 102, Mo's, Omnia Gourmet, Taste Kitchen, The Archive [b'>DIFC & Downtown: [/b'>Baker & Spice, Clinton Street Baking Company, Fournil de Pierre, Maison Bagatelle, The Ivy [b'>Sheikh Zayed Road & Al Quoz: [/b'>Bystro Restaurant & Pastry House, Lime Tree Cafe, Tom & Serg [b'>Dubai Creek: [/b'>Creekside [b'>Al Barsha: [/b'>Klayya Bakery & Sweets
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 19:40
Hi Mrs12b we pay about AED350 and get internet, phone line and basic TV. Not sure if they still do this package. The internet is always slower than they say. You can just go to the shop and they will present to you all the packages. You fill out a form and they will then send someone out to install it, usually within a couple of days. Just check that Du works in your area as there are some areas where it is Etisalat only. Thanks Bluebutton - have checked and the building is definitely wired up for Du.
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 18:08
How about a voucher for Sephora? He/she can put it towards their favourite fragrance (if it's a woman she can splurge on nail varnish or makeup)
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 17:13
We've just paid for ours as tenants, the property agent assured us it's standard for tenants to pay.
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 17:37
Also, Tom & Serg just round the corner from ACE hardware store (it gets very busy on weekends so you may have to wait for a table).
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 17:33
Leopold's of London at The Beach on JBR. You could eat your fill then walk it off along the beach =)
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 22:57
Am going to casual dinner party at a friend's house and need to buy a cake for dessert - any recommendations? I was thinking of dropping by Paul, but thought you ladies might have a better/more imaginative suggestion. TIA
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Latest post on 19 January 2015 - 09:00
This weather has made me feel right at home! Today I shall mostly be in bed catching up on TV and movies =)
 
 
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