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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:35
Sunrise is good. Very polite, understands very well and his prices are good. 75aed for plain short shift dress and 90 for plain full length.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 14:21
Creative Minds. Umm Sequim Street, Al Barsha.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 12:17
I have just heard that it has been found :-)
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 22:00
The Beach Centre, Jumeirah has a 2nd hand shop dealing in high end watches.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 14:14
Threading, I think I pay about 35 dhs 35 Dhs :O Thats too much dear. I pay 10 Dhs only. Yesterday I was thinking to try some other salon in my area and all the other I went all said Dhs 20 for eye brows so than I went again to my salon which I have been going to regularly. I think thats the cheapest one in my area. P.S. Cheapest with good quality services. 10dhs! Where to you go??? I have always paid 30dhs.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 13:36
Ours go to Posh Paws. They go every summer for a few weeks and frequent weekends.. they also collect and deliver for 90aed each way.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 13:36
Park & Shop in Green Community.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 13:34
i live in Layan and have put on our page which is well used. I will go out earlier for school run to take a look.
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 19:12
Yes.. a reward is def in order after his honesty.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 21:03
Hi there. Does anyone know where i can buy sequin shoes for a toddler ? You used to be able to get them from a stall at Madinat but when we were there recently it was no longer there. Thanks in anticipation So many at the textile souk.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:11
Was she born in UK? If so, notarised UK then foreign affairs Milton Keynes then UAE Embassy London hth Thanks yes he was born in UK ... cant believe they didnt tell us when we sent our marriage certificate for 1200 add last month!!!!! Thanks TB
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 13:55
Always off too.. same as MP, worse thing that happens is candles melting. Would you leave your TV running for a month??? What if one of the units malfunctions and you are away?
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Latest post on 11 May 2013 - 08:30
Gosh, seeing and hearing the birds in our garden is one of our favourite things about living here! Almost the first thing we did when we moved into our villa was to buy a book about birds of the ME, to be able to identify them! There seem to be more birds and bird-song here than we ever saw and heard in our garden in Geneva (apart from crows/ravens/big black birds with evil beaks, which I agree, are vile). We don't even have to put food out for them, the hoopoes dig up worms from our grass for breakfast every day! edited by simpleasabc on 11/05/2013 My goodness you took the words right out of my mouth :-) I love the birds especially when they come and sit on my bedroom window ledges. I love the sound of the hoopoes and how they bob their head whilst doing it...and how the tiny, tiny birds hang on the jasmine... oh well I suppose it wouldn't do to all be the same.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:55
What budget do you have? The 3 bed apartments here in Layan are 120k I believe. *Sheepishly types her budget*.... For a 2 bed plus maids or 3 bed were hoping to pay maximum 95k! 2 bed are 90K
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:45
What budget do you have? The 3 bed apartments here in Layan are 120k I believe.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:44
Pleasure.. :-)
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:34
The closest bus stop is at Studio City and then the bus goes into AR (I think) and then down Umm Sequim. With regards to the 'loop', there is a hardpacked path that goes from Remraam though the desert and comes out at the back of Studio City (behind AR Polo Club and those houses there). While it is not an official road, everyone uses it both ways. You don't need a 4x4 to use it. Through the labour camp?
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:32
http://www.camelicious.ae/en.html This is the make that they stock in most supermarkets. This site should show you the correct calorie values :-)
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:28
I dont live there but I do live in Layan which is on the 611 also. Remrann is further out as well. You reach it by driving past the Polo Club on Al Qudra Rd and then it is around 5 mins on the 611. The closest you would get a bus from is Arabian Ranches. But then that is a huge loop to get back there.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:25
Can get it everywhere now. Camel milk has a high vitamin and mineral content and immunoglobin content. The composition of camel milk depends on its feed and species: Bactrian milk has a higher fat content than dromedary milk. Camel milk is low in lactose compared with cow's milk.However, levels of potassium,magnesium, iron,copper, manganese, sodium and zinc are higher than in cow's milk. Cholesterol in camel milk is lower than cow or goat milk. Camel milk is three times higher in vitamin C than cow's milk and 10 times higher in iron. It is also high in unsaturated fatty acids and B vitamins but less in vitamin A and B2. Camel milk has more fat and protein than cow's milk.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:22
Sorry no there is not! It is right out on the 611, nothing much out here apart from the odd Camel...
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Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 11:15
Shorooq mirdif you can still afford a 3 bed with dhs110 000.(use school bus?) Also Layan villas (next to Arabian Ranches) have 3 beds going for that price but they are snapped up quickly. Otherwise you can move into a 3 bed apartment in the marina or SZR for that amount too. Too bad the prices are going up so rapidly again. I am still wondering who are paying those higher prices as I dont know of anyone getting salary or allowance increases. edited by Appletiser on 03/05/2013 Layan and Sharooq 3 bed villas are now 175,000 and the 3 bed apartments are now 120,000. Sorry. I would try motorckty. <em>edited by roysie on 04/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 11:12
UAE Exchange is the one I always use. Better exchange rate and charge 45aed flat rate for any amount. Just take your cash, the beneficiary account number, sort code and address with you. They will give you a card with your own number, then if you need to do again in the future you just hand your card over and info all stored. My transfers are always showing the next day. Hope that helps :-)
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 19:56
Yes and in Oman too :-(
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Latest post on 02 May 2013 - 18:19
I just checked BA to lhr and it is just short of 15000 aed for 3 of us....
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Latest post on 01 May 2013 - 17:29
Thanks salsB... the alcohol thing does not bother me in the slightest. Although I wonder who keeps a tab on how much people are drinking if they are allowed to drink their own! :-O
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 14:06
Only a few drops... thats why we are driving to Muscat tomorrow in the chance catch some more :-) I would stay put! <em>edited by roysie on 24/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 14:50
shabbydiva.. I am selling my old country style pine table. Its in need of some attention but lovely. 4 seater with a leaf in the centre extending to a 6 seater.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:41
M & S even accept items back that have been bought overseas... very impressed.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:38
Its the Diet Pepsi (which I don't drink)... oops, never mind. I would stay sitting on the sofa ;-)
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:34
Diamante.. (last years were so much better) This is what is in mine: Nasimi Beach - Main Course Pachanga - Main Course St. Moritz Café - Main Course Tim Hortons - Smoothie and 6 vouchers from the Entertainer Body book (massages etc)
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:26
Our Choitrams only has the books with diet coke which I do not drink but it will be worth buying a couple of packs just for the books. Thanks for listing what is in them as def worth me buying . I just bought a pack just for the vouchers and will be throwing the booklet away... trash. Wonder if they are all like that or if it was my bad luck.
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 10:15
Thanks Pikachu... happy Dad now :-)
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 09:42
Thanks debliz.... that's Heritage Touch. We have furniture from there, Marina & Pinkies but they will only stain if its furniture you bought from them. Think they are frightened in case go's wrong! So need someone really who will collect, do the business and deliver back. Not worried on cost as they are pieces that I brought with me from UK years ago.
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 21:42
Has anyone had any of their furniture stained by anyone good?? Need my pine dresser and drawers stained and polished much darker... was going to attempt myself but don't want to ruin. TIA
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 21:09
The last 2 replies are the same branch and yes it really is a big outlet :-)
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 07:23
Happy April Fools Day.. ;-)
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Latest post on 30 March 2013 - 15:26
We too got our passports done last year while we were there. We used my parents address and was not a problem :-)
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 18:23
The best place for beads is Fida on Satwa high street. Not sure about the tools etc, but try Creative Minds on Umm Sequim Street, Al Barsha... they have every craft ever possible. But def go to Satwa for the beads :-)
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 12:40
I think Fida in Satwa will still be the best place to get them. They have bags in several different sizes and colours. They will also supply them to order. Fida in Satwa are expensive for these bags... The cheapest and best bags I have found are in the square by the side of the utensils market by the spice market. All plain colours and in all sizes.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 20:59
All the Candelicious outlets. All Candelite outlets and Camel Chocolate stall in Dubai Mall.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 14:27
Thank you ladies... I knew you would know ;-)
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 13:30
Spice Island... Crown Plaza in Deira. Very good value for money. <em>edited by roysie on 26/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 March 2013 - 20:18
We just give driving license and registration card for vehicle. :-)
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Latest post on 19 March 2013 - 18:03
Yes there is a little 'shed' for the insurance next to the petrol station. Easy to do and pretty cheap. Just make sure that you have the registration card for the car with you.
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Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 18:46
Wow KittyKat72... going so soon :-( Good luck with everything.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 23:15
I second that JAPS is an amazing school.. my son thrived there.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 23:05
Thanks Kelly1814. Thought so, just wanted to check before heading out. :-)
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 11:04
Cant even believe this thread has lasted this long with this many hits!! For us we all we all shower a minimum of once a day in the winter and upto 4 times each in summer. For anyone not showering everyday - minging.... even kids. Its the 1st thing my son does when he wakes... nothing worse than dirty bodies... yuck.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 12:16
Really... ok thanks.
 
 
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