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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 07:00
Tavola Mercato have them as well
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 06:59
Try Monsoon/Accessorise or Laura Ashley-Have 2 one from each place but bought in UK M&S poss for Xmas time or Debenhams
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 19:41
DI did you mean 12 tsp of salt?
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 20:06
Not sure as I didn't know the area before.. This has some info. http://www.dubaifaqs.com/cycling-in-dubai.php To get there from the al khail road..come off at the junction for the 69 which is safa, al wasl, and nad al Sheba and meydan. Head for meydan, you will see a park with baseball fields on the right. At the 1st roundabout take the 3rd exit, you will see a small sign-at the moment there is a sign advertising a race in dec.. Follow this road to the car park and it has maps. HTH
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 19:14
There's one by the meydan. Between meydan and sz road, entrance is from the 69 road, one of the roundabouts has a small sign to show entrance. Has about 4 distances, 4,6 and 8k Laps. Plus a kids track. Floodlit as well.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 15:23
Hi, we did the address Dubai Marina once on NYD, about 10 couples plus kids it was v good. They had so many high chairs and a play bit with supervision. Name of place escapes me but google the hotel and think it begins with M!! Only thing is its all indoor.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 18:26
The tree/bushes are only grown in a small area of S Africa I think. I saw a BBC news piece a while back saying the bushes were under threat or poss a bad harvest-cant recall-but they were saying cost might go up because of this. Might be reason why not as avail as it used to be? I think its v high in antioxidants and caffeine free. But know v little apart from that. Used to love it, not had any in along time! Its also marketed as Redbush in the UK.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 18:26
The tree/bushes are only grown in a small area of S Africa I think. I saw a BBC news piece a while back saying the bushes were under threat or poss a bad harvest-cant recall-but they were saying cost might go up because of this. Might be reason why not as avail as it used to be? I think its v high in antioxidants and caffeine free. But know v little apart from that. Used to love it, not had any in along time! Its also marketed as Redbush in the UK.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 16:01
A while ago I heard an interview on Dubai eye with a man who worked for recycled paper co. he said UAE are way behind but that some recycling is carried out here but lots is shipped overseas and bought back as recycled paper. Back home in the UK I think a lot of recycling is all thrown together and separated at the recycle plant. I this this is possibly common place due to mixtures and non recyclables in one bin. This is poss what people have heard. Also isn't there a recycle plant on the road to Fujairah? Past cement factory on the left? Altho having a plant doesn't mean it's done!
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 07:45
Agree with the gym, might be hard at 1st to motivate yourself but with luck you will get into it and feel so much better. If you are on facebook look at the purely 4 you page. They run various classes in the tower above Lime tree in Media City and are really lovely girls. They will make you welcome and I think some might then head to Lime tree after for a coffee. I lost my mum some years ago and it is a lonely and tough time but it will get better I promise.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 11:44
Take a look at assist.ae they do a pick up service.. Pick up maid, take to school, pick up kids take home. Not sure what they charge but poss cheaper than diff between a maid that drives and one that doesn't?
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 09:23
Me too. Re started MAC and still got old one..
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 19:07
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Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 19:02
Now...25% off almost everything this weekend.. Think toiletries were excluded.. Sale I saw was in mall of emirates.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 18:33
DH is on beach road near Burj and its spitting with rain.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 18:33
DH is on beach road near Burj and its spitting with rain.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 14:35
Not sure if its across the board or which airports this applies to but BA now offer a delivery to door option on buggy's. I used this when returning this summer, I was advised it was a new service they offer. Waited a while at the door but they were all delivered safely.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 10:28
Crate and Barrel have theirs in..expensive but v nice Debenhams and M&S will have decorations
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 10:44
what about "Downtown" Or Burj Views? They would be nearer the old Met hotel. Easy access to Dubai Mall/Address/Souk al Bahar Nice pools and some walkways etc. Traffic can be bad eves espec Friday. Al Manzil has a small Souk with Spinneys if needed
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 21:24
Bah humbug
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 21:20
It say work resumes Monday not Sunday
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 19:46
Al Jazeera +5 In Arabic.. It's half time now
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 11:24
DH just driven back from AD. SZ Road v wet near Jebel Ali and he saw a few mini twisters out in the sandy area!
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 15:41
BBC have rain forecast for about 1pm tom... ;-)
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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 15:41
BBC have rain forecast for about 1pm tom... ;-)
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 22:09
Oh my..even dh is hiding behind his tee shirt Heart racing..
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 21:59
Bbc news channel
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Latest post on 12 October 2012 - 22:08
I think they have to tax you if you don't have the non resident doc from from hmrc. Is is what my agents advised me when I let my property.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 21:12
Yes, we took a 3yo who loved it. They have to wear little life jackets. There is a small kids area with diff slides etc. enjoy...
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 20:27
Try etsy it's a us on line store that many vendors use. They have lovely things.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 09:44
Might be worth talking to a tax accountant as you will be moving in the middle of a tax year. You may well be liable to tax on non UK earnings. To be exempt from tax you need to be a non res through a whole tax year. But I am not sure if this is the same for earnings pre becoming a resident. Its def worth getting sound advice. Once you start working you get a tax code and then become liable.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 09:35
What I think you need to do is ensure HMRC know you are a non resident. There is a form you complete and return to them. It is prob on their website and can be downloaded. Any earnings from here are non taxable, tax would be paid on any interest (of which currently is almost 0!) earned on money you have in bank accounts etc in the UK. However, you still get the tax allowance so you potentially wont owe tax. I pay tax on my property rental income only. HTH.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 09:53
The Safety 1st one I have extends to 106.7 cms and can be pressure and hardware mounted-its all grey plastic so no bars like the Ikea one. This one was never used due to our skirting causing install issues. The Ikea one when I measure is 86cm but my instructions say it goes to 93cm. I also have a block of wood you can use to slot in doorway. Let me know if you want to take a look. I will check back in after 12.
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 20:37
I have an ikea one that has an extension.. It went across a our stairs in springs. You could try a piece of wood to give it the extra cm's you need. I also have a saftey 1st one that will fit but poss needs drilling. Info is in ds bedroom who is sleeping. Can look tomorrow. We tried the gate over door but have since removed it, it will get better!! Seems impossible to imagine I know.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 13:52
Just seen this is now a murder inquiry. So so sad. I assume the man has said something. Her poor family.
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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 20:33
Think there is cheeky monkeys the play area and cheeky monkey the party people, 2 diff companies.. No idea abot the party people tho.
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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 13:26
Thanks all, magrudys... Found just what I wanted.
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 13:45
Atlantis also on my bucket list! The shows will go ahead if we go or not.. The dolphins did look ok. Everyone enjoy!
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 13:28
Fd11 you mentioned Atlantis not dolphinarium. Have taken ds twice and he loved it. Think it's in the entertainer too. As an adult I wonder how much spaceetc the dolphins have but they look ok. Also do a seal show. My ds cried when they waved bye he was aged 2!
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 15:40
Both games are on centre court. Fed vs Djoko are 1st so depends how long they take to complete... They start at 1pm BST. Could be anytime..
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 23:00
Al Jazeera hd 1 England. France channel after it
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 21:36
My front door shook, opened and no one there. Safa area. It's definitely localised. Just went out and nothing going on anywhere.. it's not anything to do with metropolitan hotel being knocked down? Doing a Fred Dibner on it?
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 08:54
Agree Suze63 about Feltham ;-)
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 08:44
Party shop near Welcare hospital, lots on offer and not expensive
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 08:43
HI, I grew up in that area.. I would def live nearby and not live in central London. Chiswick is really nice, altho can be expensive. It has lots to do and great transport into London when you want to head into the big smoke. Depends on budget and where in Brentford the office is located. B'Ford has a main railway line so if near there then you would be 5-10 mins from Isleworth, Kew, Chiswick, Barnes or even Putney..There are lots of buses as well but no tube line. Brentford also has some great new developments of apartments on the riverside and Dock. Isleworth would be cheaper but I would say its more of a family area and has less to do.Richmond is also great but again expensive. You can take a bus from Richmond to Brantford. If you get a chance go and take a look around. Look on find a property website and see what is avail in your budget. Personally I would take furniture with me. There is lots on offer in the UK but not always cheap, sometimes wait times and nearest Ikea is a yuk drive and Queues always v long! HTH.
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 21:53
Agree I thought it looked like a stadium so DH and I drove past and it is a private residence.. So OTT.. Diff subject but.. does anyone know what happens on the beach to the left of the beach park on Fridays at sunsetish. Loads of cars all men in and a police car all gather around.. Curious to know what is going on.
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Latest post on 10 June 2012 - 21:40
I did the same thing last year! Call 999 police will come sirens et all. You show them what happened they fill out a report and give you a copy.. I went to jebel Ali police who sent me away and said call 999.. Gets curtains twitching... New mirrors are v expensive!!!
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 19:03
Made a Victoria Sandwich cake-wont last til Tuesday. Might make some coronation chicken on Tues and have an old fashioned "tea" watching it all on TV. Also remember silver jubilee street party, dressed myself that day.. oh dear, red white blue stripes socks, skirt and jumper and navy anorak. Loved the 70's-I was 10-should have known better really.
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Latest post on 31 May 2012 - 21:56
It is hard at 1st but you will make friends. I was like you a few years ago but have some great friends now and kids are also best buddies. Summer is coming so many things will stop but look for swimming classes either at Meadows or Lakes club after summer. I made some great friends there. Also if you like exercise google Pure Fitness UAE, they run mums n tots fitness classes, everyone is so nice and often head for coffee after. Look at the expat woman mornings with play. Less formal. Think there is one on Sundays at Ibn, you get to have a play and coffee & cake and meet other mummies too. Another one at Mirdiff. Info is on this website. Try Boogie Babies as well.
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Latest post on 30 May 2012 - 14:59
Try Dubai real estate, they directly manage sheikhs compounds. Some near park n shop approx 180k. Large compounds with pools/gyms. 3or 4 bed, study maids .. No estate agents fees ether. Think Tel 043451111
 
 
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