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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 13:34
I think those are Wave Breaker at the Hilton JBR and Beachcombers at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. :)
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 16:18
My kids and I love Blokus (board game) and there are some beautifully creative games on the ipad, like 'flow free', 'where's my water?' and good ole 'tetris'. :)
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 13:32
I had the same problem with all my kids but noticed a huge improvement after I started getting them (and myself) the yearly flu shot. They hardly even get a mild cold anymore.
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 18:44
A friend of mine lives in a lovely building right next to Trade Centre called Jumierah Residences. I know they have serviced apartments there. Just check.
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 18:02
Life of Pi! One of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen.
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Latest post on 14 May 2013 - 18:01
Just read this morning that having mercury amalgam dental fillings removed helps. I've had these since I was 11. :(
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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 19:30
I often offer to drive my friends and never because I'm obliged to. I have no problem saying no but luckily the issue has never arisen since I'm blessed with wonderful friends who don't take advantage of me. If it's not convenient, I don't offer. I don't feel guilty and I have no intention of being used. And I enjoy having good company while I drive.
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 15:58
I've never had a problem finding parking in Satwa. I usually go before 12 noon though. The parking looks full but cars pull out all the time and I usually park very close to where I want to go.
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 19:07
I'm very happy with my Hoover. No bag and no pipe to break. :)
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 19:02
Mini Monsters on Sh. Zayed road has a separate small play area for kids up to 3. It's easier to keep an eye on them since there are tables up close. But at 100 dirhams for 3 hours or more (aed 50 per hour), I find it a little pricey to go to often, especially with three kids.
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 14:57
Try Sugar and Spice. I like her stuff. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-Spice/495960773800504?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 16:44
Dubaistar, what oil do you use? Doesn't it stain the leather a darker colour?
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 16:26
We've had the same problem. Have gone through two vacuum cleaners in a year and a half. This time we bought the upright Hoover from Caffefour and it works wonderfully! No stress about the pipe breaking, it makes less noise and cleans just as well as any other make we've had.
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Latest post on 05 April 2013 - 18:29
Check out Sugar & Spice. She does gorgeous cakes. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-Spice/495960773800504?ref=ts&fref=ts
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 14:41
I got mine from www.theentertainerme.com. There's a ten percent discount although it's still more than ordering through the National subscription. There's also a phone number on the website to contact them and I've used it once when a voucher was refused. A lovely lady took my complaint and got back to me the same day about it. I was quite impressed.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 14:25
Rivington Grill in Souk al Bahar. Slightly pricey even with Entertainer vouchers. But the food is delicious! And one of the best views of the fountain in Dubai. Or Zeta just outside Calabar in The Address downtown. No vouchers that I know of although there are some for Calabar in fine dining.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 14:22
Anything Dr Seuss, especially 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and Fox in Socks Sandra Boynton's books--Moo, Baa, La La La is well liked by both my kids LOVE Dr. Suess! 'Marvin K. Mooney, will you please go now?' :) I always read to them in bed just before tucking them in for the night but also dropped whatever I was doing whenever possible if they wanted a book read to them. I want them to love books like I do.
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 19:42
I moved my first two onto beds when each was about two years old. I kept a folded soft duvet next two the bed on the floor in case they rolled off. It happened a couple of times months apart but neither got hurt. I moved the youngest out of his cot after he turned three. It's been a few months. He's never fallen off even though he rolls around all over the bed the way he used to do in his cot. He was fine for the first couple of months but then he went to see Dino Live with his nursery school. After that he comes into my bed occasionally. I think it's an occasional bad dream. Not a problem since it doesn't happen very often but the other two never did it and I wonder it's because I left it too long with the littlest one.
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 19:24
Shoe Mart carries fit flops. There's a shoe mart in every major mall in Dubai. They usually have smaller sizes.
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Latest post on 19 March 2013 - 11:17
There's absolutely nothing you can do about wilful ignorance.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 16:47
I second Masafi. Their guy forgot to deliver one week and I called and left a message thinking 'they'll never get back to me', but the next morning they called back first thing and I had my water delivered within the hour. SO good to great service in Dubai.
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Latest post on 09 March 2013 - 13:49
It's shocking how little consideration people have. We get a notice at least once a month from the management not to throw things from the balcony but since the notices continue to come I have to assume people don't really pay attention.
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Latest post on 08 March 2013 - 14:21
They have a party package at Adventure HQ in Timesquare Centre for rock climbing. I was keeping it in mind as I have a 10 year old and need something for older boys. If I remember correctly (have a horrible memory btw) it was around aed 95 per child, including goody bags (with products or offers worth aed 250 from adventure HQ) but didn't include cake or food so you'd either have to bring food or make a trip up to the food court.
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Latest post on 08 March 2013 - 14:11
There's a back route past the Sobha Saphire that gets you onto Al Khail road heading south. There's no easy way to get onto Sheikh Zayed road heading South. Even getting onto Sh. Zayed road North is a pain as the most direct route takes you back almost to the fuel pump. The other routes either have circuits around Dubai Mall or a fast tunnel though to difc and slow turn around to Sh. Zayed.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 18:40
A kindle!
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 19:16
It might have something to do with the rain. It's been lucky so far. :)
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 15:58
Aed 75 for a class mate and 125 to 200 Aed for a friends kid depending on how close a friend it is.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 15:53
If you eat straight out of the cooking pot, it will rain during your wedding. I did.... And it did! :)
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 19:33
Only scientifically backed up anti-aging cream so far. :)
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 13:18
I've seen a nonstop carousel of delivery guys leaving from Slice Pizza on a weekend evening. They were clever enough to have people handing out free slices outside Spinneys for weeks.
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Latest post on 05 February 2013 - 11:46
I haven't tried it personally but a good friend swears by it.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 17:01
Has anyone tried breakfast at Cafe Rumi yet?
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Latest post on 01 February 2013 - 19:15
Try Dubizzle. If they're a good make than you can try the second hand watch store in Beach Centre on Jumeirah Beach road.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 14:08
I have a light but sturdy cot that I'm about ready to give away. It's been in use for the last three years but I've finally bought a bed to move my lo onto. Let me know if you're interested and I'll post my contact. After you're done you can pass it on to whomever you like.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 17:18
I vaguely remember seeing some in Daiso. You can call them and see if they still stock them.
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 11:05
I read that the metro will operate through the night this New Year's. :)
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 09:37
We went last week. Carry something warm for the evening. The breeze was fairly chilly. And thank you, mrsb. We went with Mr Ameen on your recommendation. He was every bit as good as you said. :)
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Latest post on 22 December 2012 - 21:00
I've seen them in Claire's in Dubai Mall. And also a pricier version at Dune.
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 17:33
Omega 3 supplements. They take six weeks to kick in but then it's bye bye PMS.
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 16:17
Watched Black Eyed Peas in concert in Dubai about seven years ago. :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 16:07
Try the Burberry outlet at the outlet mall. I bought an lovely, large bag in brown leather from them last year for 2k.
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 15:05
My son went last year in year 3 for one night and again this year in year 4 for two nights. He loved it. Came back exhausted but thrilled to bits. I'll be sending my younger one (he's 7) for a night early next year.
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 16:46
I've seen them in the costume shop on the ground floor of Beach Centre (on Jumeirah Beach Road) but I don't remember the colour. Perhaps you could dye the tips black. They have a lot of art and craft supplies in the same shop so you could pick it up in the same place.
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 16:31
Hi. I got mine through a friend's maid. She'd worked with her for a family in Qatar previously for two years and so had some experience. She's ethiopian and came originally for USD 300 although it's a lot more after three years. I interviewed her over the phone, thought she seemed quite nice and sent for her. I saved the 5000 dirham agency fee but had to do all the running around for her visa myself. I think it was worth it. They're a lot less picky when they're out of the country and just want to work here. After they arrive, you have a month before you have to process the visa so if you're not happy, you can send them back and are out just the cost of the ticket. Talk to your friends' maids to see if they know anyone nice willing to come but make sure they understand everything the job entails and what you're offering before hand.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 14:53
Not always, but I seem to have developed a great instinct for when a car is going to do something stupid. Surprisingly, the ones going extra slow seem to make more dangerous moves than the ones going very fast. Go figure.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 17:16
We're in tower H. Our intercom had stopped working a couple of months ago. We called up Idama and it took them about fifteen minutes to fix it. There was no charge!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 17:03
I love my Pajero. It's my second one. I have three kids aged 3, 7 and 9 and I can fit them in plus a friend with two kids comfortably. Only the youngest is in a car seat though so I can't offer any input about having three car seats. And yes, the last row isn't comfortable for adults.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 10:52
Does anyone know of a toy donation box close by? A friend found one in Meadows and donated all the toys in good condition that her kids had out grown. I'd like to do the same but don't want to go all the way to Meadows.
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 17:18
Is this for a month, or for the quarter? We're in a four bedroom and usually get 1800 per quarter.
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 17:58
Not sure what time barracuda opens in the morning but it's open until 11 pm. :)
 
 
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