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Sabrina H

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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 23:53
I had the same problem, I tried calling all numbers and they either didn't exist, or the mail box was full, or I was left on hold for ages. I went on to their website and there was an option to 'send us a message' which I did and I got a reply in 24 hours.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 23:50
Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Dubai that will engrave a (full) wine bottle?
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 17:08
Has anyone seen this brand in Dubai? More specifically the Persian feta?
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 20:08
Chill Spa in Bur Dubai also do it. :)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 10:05
My brother said he found them in Karama too, obviously not the real deal, but a fraction of the price. He also said he couldnt tell the difference as he has the originals, and said the karama copies were very similar.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 10:02
Here's one for 400dhs http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/furniture-home-garden/furniture/sofas-futons-lounges/2012/11/7/two-sofa-s-from-ikea-and-a-bedmattressside-2/?back=ZHViYWkuZHViaXp6bGUuY29tL2NsYXNzaWZpZWQvZnVybml0dXJlLWhvbWUtZ2FyZGVuL2Z1cm5pdHVyZS9zb2Zhcy1mdXRvbnMtbG91bmdlcy8%2FcGFnZT02JnByaWNlX19ndGU9JnByaWNlX19sdGU9JmtleXdvcmRzPWJsYWNrK3NvZmEmaXNfYmFzaWNfc2VhcmNoX3dpZGdldD0wJmlzX3NlYXJjaD0xJnBsYWNlc19faWRfX2luPUVudGVyK0xvY2F0aW9uJTI4cyUyOStIZXJlJnBsYWNlc19faWRfX2luPSZhZGRlZF9fZ3RlPSZhZ2VfX2x0ZT0mY29uZGl0aW9uX19ndGU9JnVzYWdlX19sdGU9&pos=3
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 09:56
Have you tried on Dubizzle? There is bound to be a black sofa on there :)
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 20:30
A friend of mine found a tabby cat 'on the road' in Arabian Ranches, by Saheel. The cat was wearing a yellow collar, but no microchip. Unfortunately the cat was hit by a car and the fact that he/she was wearing a collar must mean there is someone out there looking for it....
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 23:10
Anyone? :(
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Latest post on 29 July 2012 - 23:03
Yes, they still play, OH is there as I type, they play on Sundays, from 8.30pm during Ramadan.
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 17:59
Yes, in food...home mede salsa to be more specific, so that its not so runny. Any other suggestions?
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 17:25
Yay, trunkies, those are the ones, thanks! That gives me a starting point :)
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 17:23
Does anyone know where I can find it? I dont even know it what section it would be in the supermarkets....been looking in the baking section, but not had any luck.
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Latest post on 16 July 2012 - 17:19
Does anyone know where I can get one of those little trolley suitcases for kids, the one that they can also sit on and be pulled along? I dont even know what they are called....
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:08
I had a bit of a rat problem, they even nested in the cooker which had to be thrown out as it smelled of rat pee. I couldn't bring myself to call pest control as they put down poison, which is a horrible, nasty, slow death; I used traps. They are quick and mostly painless, but also effective.
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 15:32
It definitly is a bit of a lottery! I learned to drive here 12 years ago and all I really learned was how do pass the test, rather than how to drive (my parents taught me to drive, so i knew what I was doing when I first got in the car, the instructor was very surprised when I got in and knew what to do with a clutch) I believe they are only allowed to pass a certain amount of people a day, so your daughter should try get there early for the test, and hopefully be one of the first few to do the test. As for the speeding, it is common practice to allow 20km/h more than the road signs say, however for the test, I would stick to what the road signs say, just to be on the safe side. I wonder if the instructor is telling her to 'speed' to test her?
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 15:05
The good news is the camel has been moved! RIP poor camel.
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 22:06
I just can't understand how that person managed it, its not a busy road so he/she surely could have avoided it and secondly its just before a round about, so he/she should have been slowing down. Its takes quite a bit of impact to kill a camel...shame that person probably wont be found and fined!
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 19:18
I saw it on beach road too...what do they do, is it a pet shop?
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 19:15
I saw that too :( I would imagine it was hit by a car as there was some blood, unfortunately he is already looking a little bloated. It really makes me wonder HOW someone can hit a camel there!
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 00:28
Thanks for the kind words :) I just couldnt leave her there.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 23:05
Good Idea.... I took her to the vets to see if she had a chip, but unfortunately not. As none of the vets had any freezer space I have now buried her. :(
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Latest post on 14 April 2012 - 23:37
You could also try to go to the recycling point at Spinneys Umm suqeem, people place the glass in a card board box so its easy to have a rummage, assuming you don't mind a few strange looks :)
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 17:09
They are definitly open on a friday, and I believe their weekday timings are 10 am - 10pm. :)
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Latest post on 07 March 2012 - 22:53
There is a few tickets on sale on Dubizzle too...
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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 20:12
I heard they are on at 6pm, but seems too early. I think its safe to assume they will be on some time between 6-10pm.
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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 20:08
You can cover the area with baking soda. Leave it for a few hours and then vacuum off, it works for dog urine :)
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 17:42
I just got my bike back from the workshop and surprisingly its running! Havent ridden it all season, so I am going to do a little run on Friday (My OH is riding through the desert and I was going to pootle along the road and meet them at the fossil rock petrol station of an egg sandwhich) Thought you might like to come along...it will be a slow one :)
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 15:27
We have just moved into Layan from the Ranches. its definately a different sort of feel. I love the fact we have the gym/pool/sauna/. There is a Sauna? Where?
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 15:54
All my animals were vaccinated last week, and I was told the municipality dont have tags available yet. They said to call them next week to check....
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 22:08
I have been taking my car to AAA for the past 8 years and have always been happy with their work and service.
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 21:49
I waited about 6 weeks from applying until I was able to collect it.
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 19:54
Does anyone know how long it takes to get the card once the fingerprinting is done?
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 19:46
Malaria is probably not the only thing lurking in International city!
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Latest post on 08 December 2011 - 13:55
Im surprised there is only one left...seeing as many people are leaving Layan for various reasons. Many of the houses on H road are reserved for Emirates pilots, so that could be why I guess. Also I think 153K is a rip off, last I heard they were 135K. There are plenty of 3 bedrooms available is you are willing to lose a bedroom.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 16:24
Ha, and I bet he thought he was going to have an easy time :) I guess it depends on what he does on a daily basis, but the only thing I can think of is window cleaning, inside and out, maybe wash al the curtains, bedding, sofa cushions and covers.
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 21:29
Only jam filled lebkuchen though...Im contemplating making my own :)
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 21:21
Carrefour has some from Bahlsen. :)
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 22:36
bump....anyone? :)
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Latest post on 05 December 2011 - 13:56
Yep, I agree, probably best to take her to the vet now...
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 22:37
Try to give her something she cant resist, like tuna or ham :)
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 22:25
Its a tricky one as there are so many variables... Usually when cats stop eating, its a sign that something is wrong, it could be the kitten that is stressing her, but it could also be a coincidence. I would give her another day, and if she is still not eating then take her to the vet. If she is a bit miffed about the kitten then she will eat soon enough as cats wont starve themselves. Try paying extra attention to her, and keep contact with the little one to a minimal. The yellow vomit is bile by the way :)
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 21:55
Ah, but did they pee all over your toilet seat and floor instead? Thats what I find happens....
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 21:46
Dubai Petsitting is also licensed and are members of international associations :)
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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 21:39
We had a burglar a few years ago in us2, on the first day of Eid, at around 8am.....quite stupid if you ask me...on a day when most people will be home. He managed to get away with some foreign currency, the video camera and some other random bits. I wasn't going to call the police at first, but then I did, they were there within 15 minutes and because the maid managed to see what he was wearing (The typical Pakistani outfit) she gave a description to the police. They found him half an hour later (have no idea how they singled him out as most Pakistani men wear the same outfit) He said someone had just sold him the camera. The police took him away and asked me to come to the station to identify my things. Once I had claimed my stuff, the police actually beat him with a stick....right in front of me! Not what I wanted to see, but it's good to see they take it seriously! <em>edited by Sabrina H on 04/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 21:25
If its any consolation... they have almost finished the construction around Sulafa tower, so its not as bad as it used to be, not so many labours around anymore.
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 21:21
I think she means you can go o get your fingerprinting done at Knowledge village rather than going to Barsha/Karama?Jafiliya. I eventually found the one In Karama. Thought I was in for a long wait whenI had ticket no. 310 and they were only just processing no.8. Luckily it skipped from 9 to 300, it took me 40 minutes in total at Karama.
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 21:13
Pollution from cars also plays a big role, you can see such a huge difference when there is a public holiday and there are fewer cars on the road...no smog on the horizon. Also The weather, the summer is always grey and miserable, but when it cools down the sky gets bluer, white fluffy clouds everywhere, amazing sunsets and happier Dubai residents :)
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 20:48
http://www.dubaimoves.com/13113/movies-under-the-stars-at-wafi-20102011/ :)
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Latest post on 02 December 2011 - 19:23
Just heard from a friend that beach road is a nightmare!
 
 
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