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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 20:02
Woolite (liquid detergent) - Waitrose.
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Latest post on 27 April 2012 - 11:04
Really depends on how much money he wants to spend - when I went DJ shopping with someone last last, every men's clothing retailer in Fashion bit of Dubai Mall did them, but the prices were as you would expect. They did look dead s e x y though!
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 15:27
Before I Go to Sleep - S J Watson - brilliant book I just read up on this one last night! Really good then? Brilliant book - it's a debut novel and also being made into a film
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 15:24
Leah where's that located? I work in AD and we're always looking for new places to relieve the monotony of the staff canteen!
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 14:15
Not very new, but have your read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo? Picked that up recently and was going to bed early every night to read it as it was so good!
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 13:58
Yes, have had both my last jobs through websites (Gulf Talent especially) - recruiters have contacted me through here. As loranaji says, don't give up, but do make sure the CV posted is FABULOUS. I can't tell you the amount of CVs I reject as they have poor written English and bad grammar (and this is from native English speakers!), or ones that run to over 2 pages - you just get bored. Make sure the CV is a 'teaser advert' - make the recruiter want to call you as you sound perfect for the job, without giving everything away.
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 11:17
Thanks Rhubarb - that's a question I've been meaning to ask for ages!
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Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 10:14
FAO PINKS..... how do we get in touch with you? TIA edited by KCQ on 24/04/2012 s a l l y wingate at hotmail dot com
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 21:45
Hey, Pinks - the direct opposite of my experience with hormonal headaches. Hmm. Not much help for the OP, hey :( Sadly no!
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 21:32
Yep, it's all to do with fluctuating hormones, and from personal experience, painkillers don't help much, although my UK GP got me to take ibuprofen and paracetamol at the same time (half dose of each), along with caffeine (just an ordinary cup of coffee) as that helps with quick absorption. She said if you look at the ingredients list on the more expensive painkillers, they generally have this combination of drugs in, and that's why. Sorry, I'm not much use, but just wanted you to know you're not on your own with that one. The only positive thing I can say is the older I get, the less often they happen!
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 21:26
No reputable agency here, or anywhere else, will ask you for money. They get commission from clients when they place you, so please don't send them any money, especially if you haven't even had an interview with the company WITH the job. What are you after? I know quite a few people with vacancies (genuine!) at the moment, so may be able to help...
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 19:43
Do any of your friends have a v p n? Then you could stream it from BBC iplayer - it's available for a week. I couldn't live without mine!
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 14:05
Love the Greens! When I was with DH we were in a large 2 bed + study in Street 2, paying 84k in 2 cheques. I'm now in a fully furnished 1 bed (utilities included) for AED 65k (one cheque). Great facilities, wonderful location, plenty of parking and 15 min walk to either metro station (on the very odd occasion that I've used it). Have always felt very safe there. You will pay more though if you just want to rent for 6 months - when I was looking in January and not sure on my length of stay, anything less than 12 month contract pushed the costs up significantly.
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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 14:00
Was asked exactly the same question by my boss this morning who needs to fly home soon - Qatar was the cheapest on all the websites I searched on.
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 21:42
Oh that's nothing - I get shoes off and FEET PICKING almost daily at work with some of the men in our office in AD. It's culturally acceptable for them, and I've had to give up getting stressed over it.... bleueuergh!
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Latest post on 21 April 2012 - 17:09
I'm sure you'll get lots of different recommendations, but my current favourite is the newly opened Rivington Grill (British) at Madinat - great food and service, and they've just opened about four floors of terraces where you can sit and have a drink before and after. The higher ones have stunning views over the local landmarks, and you're just at home there in a cocktail dress or jeans. Failing that, Madinat complex again, Al Hambra (Spanish tapas) in Al Qasr hotel, with several places within a few footsteps to be able to sit and take it all in - all with beautiful service and food.
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Latest post on 16 April 2012 - 10:20
He's been quite open in the (British) press that he's touring to fund the divorce...
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Latest post on 12 April 2012 - 10:30
From personal experience... Dr Alex gets very booked up as she's SO good, but twice I've made appointments in the future, but tell them you'd be very happy with a last minute cancellation, and both times I've got one and been in to see her within a week. You might have to give them a call daily though. Both Dr Houriya and Dr Alex are people who made me feel that, even if I got the worst results/prognosis possible, I'd be in the best hands there were. Weird to say, but they both make me feel 'safe'. <em>edited by pinks on 12/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 21:12
If she's a resident here then she shouldn't have to pay tax (duty) on them, but I'd do my research re prices first - when I was back in London recently some shops had VERY good deals on iPad 2s...
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 21:06
Dear Scruffles - I went through exactly the same just over a year ago, and it ended up with me having a lump out last November, but the waiting for tests and then the results are just awful, but there are lots of here who completely understand what you're going through. If you do need suggestions of who to see, then again, you'll find lots of recommendations on here for Dr Houriya Kazim at the Well Woman Clinic (http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/team_kazim.html) - she's a specialist breast surgeon, and is WONDERFUL. She puts you at such ease and explains everything so clearly. Can't recommend her highly enough. Big hugs, and please let us know how you get on.
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 11:06
I could refer you to my earlier posts, but GET THE PROFESSIONALS IN! They can spot one at 20 paces, and found them where I wouldn't have thought they'd gone, and also told us where they wouldn't be. Very reassuring. Also sprayed the offending suitcase so it's usable still. A complete pain in the *** for a few weeks if you do need them to spray, but better than going to bed wondering 'what if'... ETA ...and THEN you can come round for drinks with the bunny : ) <em>edited by pinks on 09/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 20:56
We went last October - didn't take tablets but went armed with sprays and creams. Got bitten to death though! Take more than you think you'll need, as couldn't buy anything there.
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 20:53
I hate to disagree with everyone, but cranberry juice can make matters worse when you've actually got a UTI, as it's very acidic, and if it's sweetened, then the sugars again can make the situation worse. Chamomile is natural urinary tract disinfectant so drinking strong chamomile tea (I know it can taste revolting!) by making it with two tea bags and leaving them to stew can very quickly help - if you have any chamomile essential oil, then this is one of the very few you can apply direct to the skin, or, 4-6 drops mixed in with a teaspoon of oil of any type, it can then be massaged into the skin above your bladder. And use a hotwater bottle! I think anyone who's ever had cystitis and the likes is clenching their thighs whilst reading - you poor thing! ETA the chamomile treatment was originally recommended to me by a gynae/urinary specialist, and I often find that drinking it strong when I get the first twinges will often stop the need for further treatment <em>edited by pinks on 01/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 20:58
Hi - all the hotels on Yas Island are less than a 10 minute drive/cab ride from the airport. I work right next to the airport and occasionally stay on Yas for team nights out if I''m having a drink and can't drive back to Dubai, and you can get very reasonable deals - as long as it's not a concert night! We generally look at the deal websites (laterooms.com etc) and then call the hotels direct, and can often get a cheaper rate. Not sure if they do airport parking (the actual airport parking is hideously expensive), but, if they don't, you can easily leave your car at Etihad Plaza round the back where the crew that live there park, and then get a cab from the cab rank.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 22:03
And a third recommendation - for both Dr Houriya and Dr Alex - they're fantastic. http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/team_kazim.html <em>edited by pinks on 26/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 20:53
I'm not an osteopath (just a huge fan as they've put me back together many times!) How about talking to one of the team at the Dubai Clinic? They are all friendly and I'm sure would be able to answer your friend's questions. http://www.osteopathydubai.com/
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 09:58
Can't remember that they've ever published these before in previous years - we generally go and look at the schedules for the various theatres and tastings as soon as we get there, and plan our day (and evening!) then.
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 11:06
Hi Kateh Hard to help without seeing your screens, but... (a) are you on your home wireless network (not 3G)? (b) if you do have a v p n, do you have one that works on both a laptop/PC AND a mobile devise (it needs to be a PPTP one, which your provider should be able to swit h you to if you have a different configuration), and (c) check you dont have th v p n switched on on any of your other devices, unless you have mutiple contracts, as (and I'm assuming you've got a paid for one), they'll only work on one device at a time. Failing that, treat yourself to a trip out of the country and install Sk ype on your iPad as well!
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 15:10
Does anyone know if you can buy a ticket on the day, on arrival? Yes you can, AED 60 in advance, AED 75 on the door. ETA I think it says that the free tickets are for Saturday only <em>edited by pinks on 13/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 11:36
I was going to say Ted Morgan too! I use Rachael and Louise at the Palm branch. I had exactly the same problem with my roots (I'm dark brown, well, I used to be!) and hence within a few days the colour goes lighter than the rest. What I didn't realise that there are different strengths of permanent colour, and for people like me and your Mum, they can use a colour formula that's for very resistant grey hair. It's L'Oreal, same price, but it lasts and looks good.
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 10:48
There's a telephone number on their 'contact us' page: Phone: +971 4 353 4002
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 21:04
You don't need a VPN (although it helps!), as mine works fine over here. It has occasionally disappeared - sorry if you've tried this already, but have you checked that it's turned on under Settings? If not, check you have 3G turned off, check settings again and sometimes this allows you to turn it back on.
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 13:13
The Emirates NBD Dnata one does for Dnata lounges (obviously), and it's free for life...
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Latest post on 05 March 2012 - 10:18
And to the Grockles who pretend we are for two weeks a year! ;)
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 21:38
I've got my own iPhone, but buy the AED 99 post-paid package from Etisalat, and add on the 1GB of data for AED 100 per month. This is masses of data - I leave 3G on all day (my wireless isn't working at home right now) and I never get close to using it all, and I use FB, Skype and Hotmail on it prolifically, so I think you'd need to be a very heavy user to need more data than this. I did think that du offered better packages but have had my number for too long to want to change, but Etisalat have upped what's included in the package a few months ago, so I now get 150 local minutes per month, 50 international minutes, and 100 local texts included in the price, so think it's pretty good value. ETA The only thing I pay additionally for is the odd international text, but this adds a tiny amount to the bill each month, and by calling *121*1# you can instantly see what minutes and texts you've got left, and by texting 'data' to 1010, again you get a message with your remaining GB sent to you straight away. <em>edited by pinks on 03/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 14:32
If you want to arrange it when you arrive, there is a government run taxi/driver kiosk (as well as lots of other ones) in the airport, and they have published rates in a big book to all the hotels. We got one there when we arrived to take us to the first destination, and then negotiated with him for the rest of the trip. You soon get an idea of what to bargain for, but remember to see the vehicle, as they range from luxurious minivans, to teeny weeny cars with very small engines!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 12:44
I'm not always convinced things are genuine here, despite being sold in normal shops. I buy mine in the UK and claim the tax back on leaving the country!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 12:40
Can confirm MirdifIngrid's quote as I had them out last week. 70 per 'seat', 50 for a large footstool, and 200 for a kingsize mattress. Thoroughly professional outfit.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 12:38
Carpe per diem (sieze the cheque!) ;) Attributed to Robin Williams.
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 10:49
I love Kerastase products, but as they are pricey I only buy them when I'm back in the UK, so (a) I know they are genuine and (b) I get them tax free...
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 11:52
Oh yes! Brilliant acting and interpretation of the books. Such a shame there's only three episodes per season...
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 20:04
That's a real piece of string question! Can you let us know your children's ages, what you like from holidays generally, and which weeks are you going. There's obviously the Olympics (tickets still available), and there will be some fabulously 'English' things going on, especially around London, with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - but flights will be astronomically expensive... www.visitengland.co.uk would be a good place for you to start.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 14:55
Bump for CP!
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 14:29
Table 9 at the Hilton creek - superb and a beautiful selection of veggie dishes. If you phone ahead and warn veggies coming they will, I'm sure, make sure there are some good options for you. Stunning food and service and you get o go into the kitchens and meet he chefs. I second Table 9 - they have two tasting menus as well, one meat and fish and one purely vegetarian. Great selection of food for all tastes, and the bag of homemade sweets to take home is definitely worth going for!
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Latest post on 12 January 2012 - 09:22
Make sure you see the ownership documents for the property, i.e. that the landlord is who he says he is and actually does own the property.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 14:50
Very disappointed it's not in it's usual venue... loved sitting on the grass in the 'cheap seats' with a bottle of wine!
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Latest post on 06 January 2012 - 16:22
Waitrose haven't had any recently either - theirs comes from the UK (not sure about C4) and this time of year there's often short supply or a stop in the growing season, as any frost kills it all off :(
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 18:39
Hi Muzza1 I would initially go and talk to Dr Houriya Kazim, who is based at the Well Woman Clinic (http://www.wellwomanclinic.ae/team_kazim.html). She is a specialist breast surgeon, and you will find many recommendations on this forum for her. I personally can't recommend her highly enough (and was sent to see her by the doctors at Dubai London Clinic!). Good luck.
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 10:39
Agree! ;)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 15:40
Jones the Grocer has the individually wrapped ones in a big jar on their counter near the till - a whopping AED 4 each, but when the urge overtakes...
 
 
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