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Latest post on 22 July 2013 - 15:50
Thanks.. planning to meet both of them and then decide... i also had to wait four weeks to get my frst appt with Anne Phillips..
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 10:20
welcome ladies & BIG congratulations... completed 6 weeks and i cant fit into my pants , i guess its majorly due to bloating as well.. really need to invest in cheap elastic pants .. please help with suggestions..
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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 11:17
yeah will be returning back to work so certainly looking for someone trustworthy around the baby... havent really decided if my parents will be around initially but in the long run need someone reliable... its just the two of us at the moment so getting somone around 7th month would be good to train etc however what would she do through the day since we both are working... Also please suggest some good agencies .. thanks a lot My maid started 1 month before my second baby was born, in retrospect 3 months before would have been much better. I would then have had time to follow her around and teach her exactly how I'd like her to do everything. My mum came over a few weeks later and I felt obliged to take her out and about and then after my baby was born I just had no time and just left my maid to it. Its much, much harder trying to change things further down the track. Do you need a maid or a nanny? Are you planning to return to work? I'm a full-time mum so I hired a maid but at the same time, anyone who is in your house all day is invariably going to help you with your children and have an influence on them, so that was actually my primary criteria, to find someone who I thought would be soft, gentle and trustworthy around my kids. If I had been returning to work then the criteria would have been even more specific as the influence/responsibility would be greater. edited by kiwispiers on 19/07/2013
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Latest post on 18 July 2013 - 21:11
Hi - any reviews on A.C. Rajalakshmi at American hospital or Anne Philip at City? Thanks
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Latest post on 18 July 2013 - 21:05
congratulations to both of you... any kind of advice is welcome from your experience... im in my 5th week... strangely feeling big... (maybe mental block) - i dont have any MS yet however do have a lot of breast pain and abdominal pain this week... i dont have any house help yet and i am working so i guess i should start looking out now..
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 16:07
I had highlights done during my pregnancies. I did ask the doctor prior and she said it was ok. thank you :)
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 10:02
Soooo excited for you (even though I don't know you) and even a tiny bit jealous (found put today Im not preggers again). Just enjoy the news and be happy. There's plenty if time for everything else :) Huge congratulations! Thanks Flydiver11... hopefully you get the good news soon ... wishing you all the best...
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 10:00
Congratulations.... I'm in my 5th week..i can totally feel the limbo state!. I found out last week too... i was very excited initially (still am) but getting anxious as i really want to know whats happening inside... if everything is going well etc... i have my first scan booked at the end of week 6... i dont have any morning sickness etc... [b'>just very breathless strangely[/b'>...anyone wiht experience please advice if exercising is ok? hot yoga etc? also advice on diet plans would really help :) BTW I have downloaded a few cool apps (im expecting, sprout, babycentre and what to expect pregnancy version) and registered on babycentre... so that keeping me engaged for now Breathlessness is one of the signs of anemia which is very common when pregnant. It was the first sign I had of being anemic during my last pregnancy. I'd take some iron supplements or you could get your iron levels checked if you wanted to make sure. It's not advisable to take up any new forms of exercise when you are pregnant. If you already do yoga, continue to do so but make sure it's under the guidance of someone who knows about pregnancy, there are some positions that aren't advisable when pregnant. No idea if hot yoga is ok, that would be something to check with an experienced yogi. Swimming is great low impact exercise when pregnant. As for diet, just a good healthy balanced diet is best. Thanks a lot Daza... ill surely get my iron levels checked, i had heard from someone that i could have some vitamin deficiency and you reiterated it so definitely worth checking.. i guess swimming should be doable till i find a good prenatal yoga class... please do suggest if you know of any good class Thanks
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Latest post on 16 July 2013 - 20:10
Congratulations.... I'm in my 5th week..i can totally feel the limbo state!. I found out last week too... i was very excited initially (still am) but getting anxious as i really want to know whats happening inside... if everything is going well etc... i have my first scan booked at the end of week 6... i dont have any morning sickness etc... just very breathless strangely...anyone wiht experience please advice if exercising is ok? hot yoga etc? also advice on diet plans would really help :) BTW I have downloaded a few cool apps (im expecting, sprout, babycentre and what to expect pregnancy version) and registered on babycentre... so that keeping me engaged for now
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 08:17
Hi .. does any one have a contact for TV installation on the wall? thanks edited by saggi_1 on 07/05/2013 I recently bought a few for our new house and the technician said the first mount is free but any concequent moves can be done but @ a charge...this was with Phillips. Perhaps its the case with other brands? Failing that the company I used for my home extension can do it since my neighbour used them too...let me know if you need the number. Thx Hi. we bought ours about 2 years back from sharaf DG and i am sure they will not return just to install our TV again ... so ya its best to have an external company come and install it- please provide me the contact. thanks
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 12:40
Kalm!! Easily the best, blg 7, nails, hair, facials, but still tips and toes for efficient waxing :) Thank you ladies... will check it out!
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 22:07
When I called Ecoclean to book a maid they told me that it was 40 dirhams per hour for a cleaner. If I needed the cleaner to vacuum and mop than it was 45 dirhams an hour. I was like euh... of course I want my cleaner to mop and vacuum, lost interest straight away. I booked 4 hours at Home Maids, they sounded professional and tomorrow I will let you guys know how it went. Hey... let me know how it goes... interested to try them too... thanks
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 23:39
Thank you ladies... will try them... :)
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 23:38
hi... checked paintsman... slightly expensive.. can anyone please suggest some decent but reasonable painting contacts.... :) thank you
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 18:38
m travelling to saudi soon for business.... where can i get cheap abayas?
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 18:25
Hi Saggi_1 I go to tips and toes, which is in the club house between buildings 5 and 6 on the shoreline. I also go to Ted Morgan for my hair which is also on the shoreline between buildings 1 and 2 Hope your move goes smoothly I remember your thread about IFA. Thanks Nikki, quite excited about the move... :) we have finally got something ... cant wait to get started!
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 18:00
Hi ladies... Planning to move to the palm soon.. most probably marina residences... can you please suggest good salons Thank you Hello ladies... please help... good salon on palm for threading/nails ... thanks
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 00:55
I used PrettyPolly and was happy with the girl they sent (ended up requesting her each week). They are a cleaning company. You have to book them for a minimum of 2 hours at a time. We had them come in once a week for 3 hours to clean a 3 bedroom apartment (no ironing). They charge 30 AED per hour if you provide your own vacuum and own cleaning products. If you need them to bring a vacuum cleaner, use their mops/detergents etc I think it's an extra 15 AED. I always preferred them to use my mop etc rather than a communal mop that's cleaned other people's places. They also offer a more intensive cleaning service ie after a party or if you're moving out/into a new place. Hello Mrs_B can you suggest a good cleaners name from pretty polly?
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 20:28
hi... does anyone know of some good dips to buy (brands) ... i usually make dips at home.. this is just in case we have guests without any prior notice. thanks
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 15:23
They bring their own vacuum machine and a steam mop. They also bring a ladder for cleaning the a/c air vent. They clean inside the closet and kitchen cabinet. The 2 points i deduct is they didn't clean behind the door of the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Maybe they didn't think i would look there or maybe not enough time. They suggest 5 hours cleaning for my apartment but it was not very dirty and it was an empty room with no furniture or curtain so i told them 4 hours. As for bathroom the faucets and mirror are shiny but if you have mold on the tiles they cannot do much. Hi KamW, thanks for the info.. i am looking at similar services and need some one to clean the appliances too before we move in.. if i may ask, how much did they charge? thanks
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 23:13
I can highly recommend Mr Paintsman Tel: 80072468 - they are very professional and they do a good job. thanks Dinky
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 23:00
I have heard good reviews about tool time, no personal experience though. http://www.tooltime.ae/home.aspx Thanks Irooni... i will check that... any other names will be helpful
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 22:58
Thank you all for your advice. I.am not that far off thinking to start making apointments from mid June. We keep looking online and the one always coming up is Icon-is there something wrong with it?? We will check out the ones you mentioned... Am not too concerned yet about the finish,just have to be on a low floor-below 10...All we see is high floor... Thank you for offering to put me in touch with your friend but we are looking for a 2+ bedroom unfurnished...But thanx...Good luck with renting it out. We will keep our eyes open and seriously look in June-not long now and I better start packing...yikes hey... try to tweak your search with specific buildings on dubizzle... i know someone moving out of saba end of may and has a lower floor (maybe furnished)... i know someone who owns an apartment in green lakes 2+maids... looking at renting out in june, if you want i can check with her more details.. she is the LL
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 21:35
Anyone with a semi serious answer or even a serious one... :) Ta Hi Ayzzy... i am looking for the same... someone really good for deep cleaning the apartment before we move in... everything in kitchen appliances to floors to windows to toilets... i have heard of a few - cleanco, tool tix, .. i want to know which one is really good and how much it costs....
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Latest post on 13 April 2013 - 21:13
Hi there. We are currently living in acomodation provided by dh work but want to move into an apartment. We will have to have left our current place by end of June so when should we start looking? We want to move to Jlt,has to be 10th floor or below...Otherwise we r easy...So how long does it usually take to find something and once you found something how long before you can move in???Sorry,first time we have to look ourselves and not sure where to start....[/quote Hi mareike76, if you are looking at apartments in JLT - look at Saba 2, Saba 3 , green lakes and laguna for excellent finish and seef/icon/V3 for size and decent finish. Saba management is excellent in terms of bldg maintenance... its very nice, only issue with some jlt buildings now is the introduction of parking areas which is ok if you have only one car or will have to pay fr an extra parking spot. jlt also has lots of new supermarkets/restaurants/bakery/salons... so ya the community is slowly building up ... Madina tower also has some good apartments but they are rarely available.... laguna seems to be a new promising apartments.. good luck edited by saggi_1 on 13/04/2013 <em>edited by saggi_1 on 13/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 22:10
Saggi 1 Sorry to hear you have been messed about, can I ask what price you were told and was it for 1 or 2 beds. FYI - You can rent golden Mile via other agents not just IFA, friends rented there using Tom Moon at Allsopp and Allsopp. Hey Nikki, we were told 120 for 2 beds plus maids (no kitchen appliances), this was through an ad on dubizzle through an agent called Realty estate and they took us to IFA office. We met John for IFA and was very unprofessional. he confirmed to us to put in our offer at 130k 2 checks and give him the deposit check which we agreed to and did... for two days he didnt contact us, we kept checking with him the status and eventually he said come and collect your check back as that apartment is going at 145k minimum at the moment. i asked for other apartments in GM and we also checked some other ads posted on the same day and IFA kept playing with the rates and time the apartment would be available. it seemed like they were weighing different offers for the same apartments.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 21:48
Bugg3r! Marina residences are nice though and a good option as the layouts are fairly similar. Or try going through a real estate agent for GM, they are always cheaper than IFA! Good luck with your move. edited by littleone on 09/04/2013 Thanks littleone :)
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 21:41
Hi Crystil, thanks for the msg, and sorry you're having this damn issue too! I was speaking to one of my neighbors last night and he told me that maintenance is also doing the same for his shower (changing the plastic and not actually FIXING the problem) such a shame...I might have an outside company come in and properly fix the showers, regardless of what Nakeheel or the landlord says...we can't deal with this hassel we're having a baby in 3 months!!! My husbands company supplied all the tiles in the bldg, so maybe we will get one of his guys to come and fix it. If we do, I will let you know how it worked out, and also how much they will charge us for the labor in case you are interested in doing the same. Our trash chute has been locked since we moved in, so we've just been using the bins also...what a mess!!! hey gina... do you still live in marina residence. we plan to move to marina residence 1....were these issues resolved?
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 21:22
hey littleone... are u in GM2 - apparently we are planning to book an apartment... which we are told is sold to a new LL and will be vacated by 26 april? Nope saggi_1, we are not. Our lease isnt up until the end of the year and we will relocate to another apartment in one of the other buildings, either GM or another on the Palm. Just need to a landlord that has some common sense and wants a great tenant who has a fur baby with references. edited by littleone on 09/04/2013 hey littleone... aint moving to GM. :( IFA seem to be playing with the prices.. they took deposit chqs and returned it back... it seems the LL want a lot more. they said the rents have increased this week and they are not giving us any fix dates or rates at the moment. they still have ads on dubizzle published today with a normal price range but they increase it by 20k-25k when we call them.... i was quite excited about the walk in closet :(... looking at marina residence now
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 00:07
No, personally I dont BBQ in the apartment, but some numpty in our building did with a coal BBQ. Really some people have no idea. Saggi, we are moving not by choice but because our LL gave us the appropriate notice and he is apparently "selling" the apartment although we believe his real motivation is to get more rent. hey littleone... are u in GM2 - apparently we are planning to book an apartment... which we are told is sold to a new LL and will be vacated by 26 april?
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 00:38
Your welcome, we love it here have been in our apartment 3 years and we have to move which we are very sad about. BBQ's aren't allowed but we use ours often, you can get around it. You can't get gas cylinders delivered to the apartment but you can get around it! oh that's sad! why are you moving out?
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 19:53
Thank you little one for your response... yeah i was a bit apprehensive with all the mixed reviews.. :) excited to shift... love the huge apartment size.... btw - is bbq allowed?
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Latest post on 07 April 2013 - 19:48
Hi Ladies , we are just planning to move to GM next month... love the apartment size.... are there any groceries that do home delivery? is Riva club the only place for membership - heard mix reviews about it? please advice and how much do they charge - how far is Riva Club from Golden Mile 3. Is there a possibility for 2 parking space?
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Latest post on 03 June 2012 - 13:52
Thanks starsouthern , i googled it, not many hairstyle options, does Jacques use them? do u know how recommended they are?
 
 
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