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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 13:27
My 2 faves are... Amara spa at Park Hyatt Deira...older tried and trusted one..great treatments and setting ..you can use the outdoor pool to make a day of it New fave ...the spa @ Anantara on the Palm...lovely setting...facilities are all new and very nice indeed and you could make a day of it with a nice meal at one of the restaurants or we just chilled out at the beach house with drinks/sheesh :) ETA. .Both are in the Entertainer <em>edited by nnair on 23/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 18:58
Thank you both!
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Latest post on 17 November 2014 - 15:33
All great suggestions. Also...Ted Baker..love the dresses and not as pricey as I expected
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 17:41
If you are looking for a new skinny pizza - I love the ones from nonno in Business Bay This! So pleased to have discovered it next to my home ...isn't it fab? Rossovivo is decent too..probably better eaten in. Has been slightly soggy the last couple times at home but has good authentic ingredients and flavour
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Latest post on 07 October 2014 - 14:37
Hi any recommendations for on electric grater thing that would be good for carrots etc? Not much of a cook so not keen on a large appliance/ full fledged food processor. Does anyone have any sleek little recommendations? Thanks!
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 09:44
MC is right ...ikea definitely stocks a decent range...chrome and brass finish etc. Not too pricey either
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Latest post on 03 September 2014 - 18:34
Hello, I am on the hunt for a cleaning company that come in to do a pre - move deep clean in an apartment that has had refurbs done, so needs people who can come in with some professional equipment and their own supplies. Any recommendations please? The only non - ridiculously expensive quote I have so far is from this Smart touch. Oh and Tool time has no slots available for all of Sept :/
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 11:45
So many..try Joga, 1762, Sweet connection (gluten free kitchen ), Freshii. Even Choities has a salad bar
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 18:26
You could get one of the purifier style hoods...which don't need the outlet duct etc. Not sure how effective but I will find out very soon as bought an indesit one recently from ikea
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 17:15
Hello, can confirm the Iskcon has something on from 7 to 11 pm today at the Sindhi ceremonial hall
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 12:26
Hi..no we just used whoever was there at the time of our appointment. It was a guy called Rachid. If you want to email me on [email protected] maybe I could give you details of my tiling guy who is handling our work so far.
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 17:55
Kalkoul..wow is that 80-100 just to supervise the ikea kitchen fit out? Sounds excessive to me although i don't have a direct comparison as we are just using these individuals with dh supervising (lucky that he is able to at the moment) Our ikea designer offered contractor contacts if we were interested ...why don't u just go along to ikea, go through their process to see how much the actual kitchen would cost (you're only in for the 500 dh you pay them for measuring up...and then phone one of their contractors to see how much the rest of it might come to. Maybe you've already done the ikea bit..so ignore me in that case <em>edited by nnair on 10/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 August 2014 - 17:47
Thanks so much Gladys..I finally managed to contact Pyramid through an online form on some random website that lists contractors ...surprisingly prompt. They are coming in to measure tomorrow so fingers crossed! Thanks again x
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 22:49
Thank you for all your help so far though
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 22:43
Still no luck..even found a sharjah land line no for the company but all out of use apparently. Has it been a while since you used them?
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 14:26
Hi Kalkoul 99, sorry I don't have a kitchen contractor (gulp)..We just have a tiling guy and a plumbing guy from all the other renovation we have on at the moment. The tiling guy is helping us rip out the old kitchen and do granite counter once ikea has fitted the new kitchen in. Try Jason at big fit out who gets recommended a lot, or Merritt (contact info should be on EW) who a friend was very happy with. I would have liked to use them but they were fully booked until Sept so may be an option for you if you don't have to start right away. Good luck!
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 14:25
Dear Gladys, thank you so much for the reply. none of the numbers I can find for this pyramid glass seem to be in use anymore :( I don't suppose you have any way of tracking them down?
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 17:46
One last bump...hoping someone can help :/
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Latest post on 06 August 2014 - 17:42
You could give ikea a go...basic but decent looking and ours is coming in at 15k. I decided to go with it after reading several positive comments on here
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Latest post on 05 August 2014 - 12:18
Gentle bump please...does anyone know where to find them?
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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 19:26
Hi blossy, Would you mind passing on the details of your agent to me, at [email protected]? Looking to book here for a special occasion next month :) thanks!
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 20:19
The spa at park hyatt is lovely..I asked for a couples room for the massage and what we got was a fab "suite" with attached private jacuzzi, steam room, showers etc...I'd assumed we'd be charged extra for this amazing room but was delighted to find out when paying.. we were only charged for massages. I thought the massage itself was good too.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 12:31
Hi ladies - did any one of you have any luck? I would be delighted to hear of an agency providing this!
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 00:49
Thanks ladies....super helpful as always!
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Latest post on 04 March 2012 - 07:09
Thank you so much...you have mail! :) x
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 20:08
Cleo4e/Green-ish would you mind terribly posting the email id/ no.s again? I'm desperate to find a driver for next week! Thank you! xx
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 15:53
A lot of the newer buildings in Business Bay will rent direct to you...saving going through an agent (sorry but I have yet to come across a helpful one!) Your budget should get you a 3 bed in Business Bay easy, and the road situation looks worse than it actually is. We are in Ubora tower (same side of Business Bay as Windsor) and can get onto Al Khail in under 2 mins. The building is fab! Also road works are on in full swing now so here's hoping they will be finished soon too :)
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 09:44
wow this thread has been a real eye-opener! I don't have children but am curious...how do the ones with very severe(possibly fatal) allergies get diagnosed for the first time?
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 11:02
Hidesign is definitely in all Shoppers Stops....is there one in Kochi? not sure ETA: google to the rescue :) BAYPRIDE MALL SHOP NO 08, GROUND FLOOR, MARINE DRIVE, COCHIN - 682031. 0484 4025310 KOCHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL, A4, DEPARTURE LOUNGE, P.O ERNAKULUM, KERALA - 683111 04842611015 <em>edited by nnair on 22/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 17:22
really?? was that on some sort of sale? I just checked on the LV US and UK sites and I don't think the price of my Palermo was marked up here (@Dubai Mall) In fact the UK price looks a tad higher :S
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 13:31
Thanks ladies. Seaoflove - will definitely check Home Centre out. Which is the best/largest one btw...is it the one in Mirdif City Centre or MoE? dramaqn - Emirates furniture? Not sure I know which one that is...could you please tell me where the store is? squarewhisk - Great idea...assuming they deliver to Dubai?
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 11:48
Not much help with driving directions but it is on the service road next to the DIFC Metro station...sort of between the station and the Dusit Thani hotel. You can see it on Google maps. Don't know if that helps though
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 11:39
I can't bear it when people use ''nom nom'' when talking about food! Was just reading this word on a friends facebook page - it drives me mad as well! Pardon my ignorance...is that a word in some language? ETA...Oh as in the sound? <em>edited by nnair on 03/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 10:39
Hah never imagined I would have anything to contribute to such a thread For the banoffee this link says about 40-50 mins. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Dulce-De-Leche#In_a_Pressure_Cooker I used a saucapan for it last time and it took close to 4 hours(!!) for a still soft caramel...so will definitely be going the pressure cooker route next time!
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 10:07
I have recommended him before (should be in one of those threads) Rafi from Topform furnishings 0507784290. Did a good job on ours and not OTT prices. HTH
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 09:59
I find it far easier to just google expatwoman and the search term...after all if google can't find it, it doesn't exist :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 13:00
Yes we did get down there last evening. Amazed by the fireworks etc...wouldn't have guessed they were illegal at all from last night! It was great soaking in the vibe..thanks for the recommendation :)
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 19:07
No ...4 or 5 days actually. But today (the 3rd) is the main shebang! :)
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 18:52
Awwww thanks ladies! Wuffles...am headed in that direction shortly :) Terrible_twos...hmmmm.. rice powder and food colour..have just realised how inadequate my pantry is :) i certainly don't have those to hand. Thanks though...good to know these things. And next year inshallah :D
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 12:42
sounds like a plan :D Is what DHs are for after all
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 11:54
if u have 20-30 mins to spare...get urself to Puranmals in karama? Should be quick...I know that's what DH did an hour ago(in trade centre also) Their number is 04-3968486 but I doubt they'd deliver. He said it was heaving at about 10 am
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 00:07
Hi Not sure about your specific need but a nutritionist called Dr Shefali Verma has come recommended on here in the past. She is helping DH work out a diet based on a lot of food intolerance testing etc. May be she would suit your purpose too? http://www.dhcc.ae/specialist/232/Verma-Shefali/
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 13:25
Ooh bumping in the hope some one has an answer! Its my first one here ..and haven't heard of anything so far apart from the Diwali Bazaar in Zabeel on Saturday
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:41
Rafi from Topform furnishings 0507784290. Just had him do ours last week. Came home with samples in various price ranges...and ended up delivering 2 days before the date he had said he would. Good job too. HTH
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 14:49
Hi Lady Brit, Hope your preps for the move are going well. We have just moved from London few weeks ago and deciding on where to live (and then finding an apartment to our liking) has been tough! Don't know as much about either area as the ladies who have already commented..but just thought I should mention that these areas are not nearly on the same sort of price range are they? If you are looking for a 2 bed you would struggle to find anything in the Greens for less than 80k and that is in the ones on the older(?) side. The area does have a lovely feel though.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 09:46
Don't panic...I know it's worrying if you've never had spotting before. I certainly freaked out the first time. Never had spotting before or since but for a couple of months last year would spot for several days before my period. Just sit tight until the 7th. Highly unlikely based on your dates that you have anything to worry about.
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 11:04
thanks ladies! Goldilocks - I was hoping you would get on the thread...had seen an earlier post from you re. driving directions :) Good to know about the taxis and food deliveries...it is the kind of thing we were worried about! Couple of doubts after reading your post - - We must have missed the crapness of the finish...could you give me an example so I can be on the look out at the second viewing? We actually thought the finish was the good part because the ones we saw were not very large tbh. - Is the "chiller"/AC not a separate thing from the DEWA bill? It is what we were given to believe. Thanks a ton again...my DH learnt about EW yesterday as I was reading these responses and was amazed at how helpful this forum is. You ladies rock! xx
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 17:31
not sure about the rule on licences...but we usually stick with National/Europcar for the rentals. The cheaper options on carhire3000 work out to more if you want the excess waiver thingy(is that what its called?) for the insurance. we found out the painful way last month :P
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 17:26
if you search for older posts on the topic..or perhaps someone can remind me the name of the store...there was one in Wafi mall that was recommended a lot around the time of the DWC?
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 17:24
thanks :)
 
 
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