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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 11:10
Funny... use the Almarai fresh cream in small blue tub - 3 dirhams!!!!..... how anyone justify the price of imported double cream??
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 11:08
Where was this announced? I read that they might add a second date but not that they had actually done it. Will be great news for those who missed out if it's true! Just heard the guy from Flash announce it on Radio 2... quite true.... no porkies... promise :\:
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 20:47
Does anyone know whether you can get a replacement dog tag - my dog's has broken! Or do I have to reregister her through the vets? TIA You can buy a metal one and get the municipality tag number ingraved onto it :-) It does not have to be the original, just as long as the number is there...
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 20:42
There are several Shakespheres in Dubai... we go to the one in Jumeira on the beach road often. Lovely food, fab Shisha & great morrocan tea (if thats the kind of thing you like). Hopefully this one will live up to expectations :-)
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 10:09
I cannot yet comment about Dubai as we just moved :) but we had ceiling fans installed where we lived earlier and our electricity bills were significantly cheaper. We've done the same here tho are yet to use. Regarding humidity, aircons do have a built-in dehumidify function but unless humidity levels are very high that's not necessary in Dubai I understand - so it is really a time of year thing. Oh dear, I think you may be in for a wee shock! Errr' big shock I think.... my humidity thermometer go's upto 100% at times in the summer and hardly ever drops below 70%!!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 09:48
coco pops... Layan is fab. Never any traffic, half the time we dont even see any other cars as we are coming out. We have the gym, shop, salon etc. My email is amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk. Dont hestitate if you have any questions... are you looking for apartment or villa??
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 22:08
THIS ONE OF MY THREADS FROM A FEW WEEKS BACK.... MY EMAIL ADD IS ON THERE IF U NEED ANY MORE INFO :-) THREAD FROM THE BOTTOM UPWARDS. you are right roysie, my mistake, it was B16 ! I know, I still cannot believe they lost a tenant this way, esspecially since this house has been empty for so long! 31/01/2012 11:49:58 roysie Posts 287 Arr shame Eli1979... Thought you were going to move into B16 :-( Thats unbeleivable... no probs normally... shame. 31/01/2012 11:44:45 Eli1979 Posts 590 4sidekicks wrote: HI ladies, I have searched the older threads, but was wondering about the current situation. We looked at the 3 beds in Layan last night and are considering the move and was hoping for some help with the following questions.... • Are there any streets to avoid? From past threads it looks as though there were issues with smells on C road; has this been sorted? Are there any maintenance issues you have had? • Does anyone know of any that are empty with nice neighbors next door? • What is the noise like from the bi-pass road? We looked at B06 and C27 and preferred B06 even though it is closer to 611. • How do you get in if you are coming from the Ranches? • How busy are the pools on the weekend (when it gets warmer!) Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 We almost rented a 3 bed in Layan in December for a February start. The one we liked was B26 ( no idea if it's still available). Hubby went to Salwan office 3 times, we literally signed all the cheques and just before signing the agreement they would say : Oh, the system does not allow me to do this, you have to get the house within 10 days! The next day they would call us and tell us: We solved the problem, you can come and sign now. We go back there and the same story repeats - 3 times!!! We have a total of 18 cheques written for DP and Salwan which we had to cancel. It was shockingly stupid! We really wanted the house but after the 3rd incident DH went out of their office fuming and swore never to go back again ) Ofc the next morning they called us back to sign lol We eventually rented another villa in THE VILLA . My advice, if you need to book the villa for more than 10 days, and they agree to keep it for you, don't believe it till you see it! And roysie was so helpful when I was looking to rent in Layan, I am sure she is a great neighbour! Thanks roysie! 31/01/2012 11:27:29 roysie Posts 287 31/01/2012 11:24:03 4sidekicks Posts 284 roysie wrote: Hi.. I live very close to B6 and am a very nice neighbour!!!! B road is def the road to be in.. in my opinion the best out of B & C. The pool is hardly ever busy even at weekends :-) The road noise is not really bothersome and in B6 would be even better as it in the side area and not flat onto road, in anycase we are only on the slip road and not on the main bypass... Maintenance are great... come at the drop of a hat. Any more questions mail me.... amintoft at yahoo dot co dot uk Just emailed you so you can remove your email id! 31/01/2012 11:07:32 roysie Posts 287 1st option (the one I use)... get onto emirates road Sharjah direction, get off at 1st exit (global village) continue onto E611 and in that way or 2nd option is to get onto E611 abu dhabi direction next to Layan, get of at 1st underpass and get back on in other direction get off at next underpass (adjacent to Layan) under and in that way.. to be honest the 1st option is much quicker 31/01/2012 10:54:32 4sidekicks Posts 284 Roysie/ anyone How do you get into Layan/Waha if you are coming from the Ranches towards 611? Will email you with any other questions. Thanks! 31/01/2012 10:09:58 roysie Posts 287 Hi.. I live very close to B6 and am a very nice neighbour!!!! B road is def the road to be in.. in my opinion the best out of B & C. The pool is hardly ever busy even at weekends :-) The road noise is not really bothersome and in B6 would be even better as it in the side area and not flat onto road, in anycase we are only on the slip road and not on the main bypass... Maintenance are great... come at the drop of a hat. edited by roysie on 31/01/2012 31/01/2012 09:53:42 4sidekicks Posts 284 HI ladies, I have searched the older threads, but was wondering about the current situation. We looked at the 3 beds in Layan last night and are considering the move and was hoping for some help with the following questions.... • Are there any streets to avoid? From past threads it looks as though there were issues with smells on C road; has this been sorted? Are there any maintenance issues you have had? • Does anyone know of any that are empty with nice neighbors next door? • What is the noise like from the bi-pass road? We looked at B06 and C27 and preferred B06 even though it is closer to 611. • How do you get in if you are coming from the Ranches? • How busy are the pools on the weekend (when it gets warmer!) Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 edited by 4sidekicks on 31/01/2012 pages: 1 Home» Dubai & Northern Emirates» Layan Questions for 2012 Users Currently Online Al Quwatain AliceEllen Alismum amelia AMW AnonDubai
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 20:12
Purple/Punks... I go to a small chemist by my sons school and she is brilliant at sourcing different tabs if she has'nt already got them... she has been in Dubai years. I have to go in tomorrow so I will ask her. At least you could both get hold of mega supplies ;)
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 16:26
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 14:11
Does anyone know for sure what the rule is. My Dad is coming to visit and has a list for his GP of all the medicines he needs to keep alive! He is going to carry 3 days worth of medicines just incase but I am wondering (assuming he can get it into his hand luggage) whether he should carry all of them as handluggage. Is this allowed? When my Mum comes she packs all medicines in main luggage, then carrys 2 days allowance in hand luggage... You must make sure he brings the original prescription from the doctor listing all drugs he has with him. This is what my Mum does and has been here 10+ times and has never been asked, but at least if they ask you are covered :)
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 16:49
Thank you Roysie for the reccomendation do you have the number for autobody? Yes.. the number is 042584460 ;)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 21:54
Hi can anyone recommend a good car body shop that doesn't cost the earth? Thank you AutoBody in Al Quasais
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 21:36
[b'>I drive a very big and powerful 4 X 4 and I still move out the way for the 'boys'.[/b'> When I am in a bad mood, I make them move out of _my_ way ... but oops ... wrong thread ;-) ;)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 21:35
Hi ladies, I used ClearWater, call Gary: 0559957873 Thanks!! any idea on cost??
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 21:33
What info would you like? I live there :) Such a lovely small community Close to grocery shopping? Restaurants? Can you get food easily delivered? It's just DH & I so we're all about convenience :) Someone at work today suggested Falcon City but it didn't seem like there was [i'>anything [/i'>nearby. Choithams is opening on our complex on the 22nd of this month. Arabian Ranches (5 mins drive) has a LeMarche supermarket and a few restaurants. MotorCity (5 mins drive) has a huge Spinneys and quite a few restaurants. Never had a problem getting takeaways delivered... Falcon City is a good 15/20 mins drive to any shop except the petrol station... We have apartments and villas here... we have a fully operational gym (free), swimming pool, nice ladies salon & laundry.
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 13:56
Meee to... hope someone has a number :)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 11:46
This is an absolutely pointless thread... (I am never negative on here) but, you are not going to change the driving here... stop posting that its clever to break the speed limit and if you feel threatened move out the way!! and chill.... I drive a very big and powerful 4 X 4 and I still move out the way for the 'boys'... stay safe ;)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 11:40
Glenfiddich... You are clearly a prolific contributor to EW and your responses are often valuable... However, in the interests of creating a pleasant environment for all, perhaps the condescending comments could be curbed? Just a thought. ;)
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 21:34
Does anyone have any information about how long the drive is from Jumeirah Village? It looks like there are some nice villas in there. Layan Community / Al Waha - 20 mins to DIP from E611 Bypass Road straight onto the Lahbab Road :) I don't know anything about the Layan community... any info? edited by TamiM on 11/02/2012 What info would you like? I live there :) Such a lovely small community
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:57
Layan Community / Al Waha - 20 mins to DIP from E611 Bypass Road straight onto the Lahbab Road :)
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Latest post on 11 February 2012 - 20:46
Went to the Co op Al Barsha today for the first time and reckon I saved around 200dhs on a usual Spinneys weekly shop! Fruit and Veg are great. Only thing that annoyed me was they set out the shelves by brands rather than products. Def use it from now on. Thanks ladies didn't know it existed till I read this thread :) p.s Car wash for a SUV is only 10 dhs Is that the big stand alone one in al barsha at the back of the big emrates bank? Yes!! There actually is quite a few other shops within the mall too such a Daiso, Body Shop...
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 18:20
Your best bet is.. Lulu, Geant, Carrefour, Co-op or even Dubizzle...;) thnx roysie, i went to carrefour but they had huge ones very large in size and 1500 DHS minimum. i'll check LuLu for sure... but what's geant and co-op? where i can find them? am new to dubai as u c :) thnx :) Geant is the supermarket at Ibn Battuta Mall (Jebel Ali end of town) and the Co-op is in Al Barsha near Lulu (instead if turning right at lights to go the Lulu you need to carry on at lights and turn left at next lights, just down on the right :) thnxxxxxxxxxxx :D i hope i can find something suitable... My pleasure.. hope you find one
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 18:17
Your best bet is.. Lulu, Geant, Carrefour, Co-op or even Dubizzle...;) thnx roysie, i went to carrefour but they had huge ones very large in size and 1500 DHS minimum. i'll check LuLu for sure... but what's geant and co-op? where i can find them? am new to dubai as u c :) thnx :) Geant is the supermarket at Ibn Battuta Mall (Jebel Ali end of town) and the Co-op is in Al Barsha near Lulu (instead if turning right at lights to go the Lulu you need to carry on at lights and turn left at next lights, just down on the right :)
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 18:14
Clarins Hydraquench... I have used it for years. Comes with a SPF15 too, its specially designed for harsh climates. In a blue bottle with a pump.. 1 small pump is plenty, the bottle lasts for ages and ages ;)
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 18:11
Your best bet is.. Lulu, Geant, Carrefour, Co-op or even Dubizzle...;)
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Latest post on 07 February 2012 - 08:20
A lovely place to take the kids... JS that is your own opinion, my dogs always go there and come back healthy, clean & happy. The boarding kennels are in a completley different location now away from the animal sanctuary in purpose built accomodation.
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 16:37
In which suberb are they? if you can tell me.. I can tell you how easy they are to find. :)
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 16:36
Pleasure... she def got Chicken casserole, chasseur & chile and another... not sure which one.
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 16:34
I agree with G... but I was with my friend last week in Geant and she bought a whole load (bottom shelf) :\:
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 16:26
I have 2 dogs that have more air miles than me, so to say.. (moving countries, not holidays). I have never been allowed to carry then as excess baggage. It is a very strict business.. they have to be in crates (made to specfications) and be at the airport around 5 hours before flight. It costs me alot more money than my own ticket!! It is quite a stressfull experience for them IMO so best left in a repretable kennels as mine are when we travel.. if you do want to take the dog and need someone to do the paperwork I can recommend someone, so just let me know ;)
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 20:54
GirlAnachronism... please tell me the steps that you did to get this ID card sorted. I have read so many different stories about what to 1st and where to go, blah, blah... could you give me the facts. much appreciated :-) I went to the typing centre in Al Barsha (it should have the location on the site), paid the fee for my 2 year's ID card, gave them my passport (yesterday). Today at 12pm I went back and collected my passport and the typed form, went to the ID place in Barsha (the one between Civil Defense and the petrol station on the road leading to/from TECOM). They did all my handprints and took a photo. There was a bit of confusion as I received a text telling me to go to Rashidiya, but it turns out you can just go to any ID place without an appointment as long as you have the form. Card should be delivered in a month or so Thanks so much.. very helpful :)
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 20:47
GirlAnachronism... please tell me the steps that you did to get this ID card sorted. I have read so many different stories about what to 1st and where to go, blah, blah... could you give me the facts. much appreciated :-) Look at the EIDA website - it has graphics! :D Thanks SM
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 20:44
GirlAnachronism... please tell me the steps that you did to get this ID card sorted. I have read so many different stories about what to 1st and where to go, blah, blah... could you give me the facts. much appreciated :-)
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 15:56
October - don't feel bad, there actually was a little cream dog abandoned this year at the pet show!!.... It has temporary accomodation but is seeking a forever home... <em>edited by roysie on 05/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 11:18
This is no good sitting here... must go and peg my lovely 'downy' smelling towels out !!!!!!! ;)
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 11:10
Sorry to say, but the fault lies with the OWNERS. not the breed of dog....Not all of them are bred to fight. I have had 3 rottweilers that would seriously be friends of kittens- let my kids be very rough....all wonderful pets.....better than the cocker spaniels in the family that bit everybody. Breed banning is rubbish. Why would you bring a bunch of animals, people, and crowds together anyway and NOT expect problems. ???? And I quote... 'that particular breed'.... they have even been banned in places in the US where they come from. I was not talking about all big breeds...
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:59
really is it that hard to put 4 towels in the washing machine then dryer every day? It's not like you have to lug them down to the river and wash them by hand........ Some of us have a 'life' to lead also :) Have fun with those towels... jeeeeeso!!!!!!
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:53
my thought exactly- wh ywasn't it wearing a muzzle in the first place? In some places the organisers would also be held responsible for not enforcing the rules like this. Imagine if it had been a child, just dreadful to think about! It does make me wonder though, that certain breeds ar ekept here when so clearly unsuited to the climate. This particular breed is on the banned list... the gate people should of had a list and (photos to help indentify) all the 'dangerous breeds'... these dogs are taught to kill and flight... I also saw several dogs that IMO should not of been let in. I also was there and saw the 'aftermath'... very upsetting indeed.
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:48
Do any of you ladies know what the meat is like at the union Co-op? Meat all good... just no pork :( <em>edited by roysie on 05/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:47
wow, so glad that I was out yesterday evening....I would have been sucked in... anyway, after much trawling, I finally found a website that agrees with me (JK, there were loads actually, just didn't want y'all to feel sooo bad...hehe) http://www.thirdworldpapa.com/2011/how-to-use-a-bath-towel I really did not realise that there are so many dirty towels knocking about! oh this website's hysterical !!! thanks for posting the link...lolol •[i'>Bath mates are generally thicker for better absorption[/i'> bit insulting init ?? :D Very funny indeed... Mine are in the washer now as we speak.... being a domestic goddess & good wifey today :\: <em>edited by roysie on 05/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:37
Lulu or Co-op... much fresher fruit & veg. I can get a weeks shop for the price of 4 carrier bags in Spinneys :\:
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Latest post on 05 February 2012 - 10:20
Virgin Megastore ;)
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 19:28
But what if you live in a house where the dogs DRINK from the toilet!!! :\: - No forget that... we are going off the subject again.. LOL <em>edited by roysie on 04/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 19:09
Well I am sorry if I am the person that has caused Dubai to be a disaster....yikes. Anyway, I lied. Nobody in my house will re-use a towel, so it is not once a day but twice a day. We definitely have a towel wash every day....and that was the way it was growing up too. We must be mega dirty. Bet Dewa send you a Christmas card the amount of electric you must use! :\: Good on you for being so squeaky clean ;) DEWA? whats that then? They are the people I pay extortinate amounts of cash to each month for my lekky!!! Is yours free?? :\:
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 19:02
Well I am sorry if I am the person that has caused Dubai to be a disaster....yikes. Anyway, I lied. Nobody in my house will re-use a towel, so it is not once a day but twice a day. We definitely have a towel wash every day....and that was the way it was growing up too. We must be mega dirty. Bet Dewa send you a Christmas card the amount of electric you must use! :\: Good on you for being so squeaky clean ;)
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 17:24
how do towels get 'dirty' ?? unless in my teen's case - think he mops the floor with his lol... but a towel is just drying a clean body ... we each have our own and i don't know how often anyone else puts theirs in the wash but i put my own in every 2 or 3 days... *starting to think i'm grubby now.... No not grubby Sue62... just completely normal :) phew !! thanks lol Although I fear we could now be blamed for going slight 'off piste' with the original thread :\: Oh' and by the way... I am completely **** in the way I fold and display my fluffy white (washed every other day) towels!! LOL :\: <em>edited by roysie on 04/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 17:20
how do towels get 'dirty' ?? unless in my teen's case - think he mops the floor with his lol... but a towel is just drying a clean body ... we each have our own and i don't know how often anyone else puts theirs in the wash but i put my own in every 2 or 3 days... *starting to think i'm grubby now.... No not grubby Sue62... just completely normal :)
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 17:17
Surely everyone washes their towels daily, maid or no maid. LOL !!! I second that. Whatever! LOL LOL... lifes to short to be under a pile of towels EVERYDAY... just every other day for me :\:
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 17:15
Yeh all working they are moving out of UAE hence the sale they started at 10 k but not sure now wheather to pay the 7k but they are expensive here and I cant find anyone that sells new anyway apart from ACE Yes ACE are the only people we could find who sold new ones
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 16:45
even better thats brillant - we have seen one but its 7k and 5 years old 4 berth ....not sure weather to hold out now :) Try and knock em' down... ;) Have you seen it working??? <em>edited by roysie on 04/02/2012</em>