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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 14:30
Its all so very sad and such a waste of a beautiful young woman. I believe he is guilty and he is hoping his fame and life accomplishments will stand to him and get him off the murder charge as no one really wants to believe he did it intentionally. I find it strange that Reeva felt the need to lock the door of the bathroom in the first place .... his story just does not add up Her mobile phone was with her apparently???? ( Media reports say so) and there was something about a text from an ex however I have no clue if this was true
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 14:18
I think people often just can't get their head around other peoples choices. I've got four children and plenty of people don't understand that choice either. I often get told I must be mad :D Will admit that first thing that come to my mind every time I see family with many kids; "must get really good school packages!" The most important lesson I learn here is that you must live within your mean and THAT include how many kids we could actually afford without any government or employer support. I have friends who are child free and I honestly do not envy their life whenever they talk about things that they could do or places that they could go at the spur of moment. And neither do I envy those with more than one child who every now and then moans about their financial struggle. Try having no kids. The grief I get about that :-(
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 14:16
Are you talking about the mandatory training for nationals? DD is keen as can be to get started! lol I saw in 7 Days they are televising programs regarding the UAE military and their day to day work May be interesting for DD to watch
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 14:06
I am looking to read reviews about digital perm. Anyone did that? Someone in my office just did it and it looks amazing. Her hair looks like she has done professional blow dry with soft curl. And that's only after wash and quick dry. Anyone tried and can recommend from where I can Get it done and how much it would cost? TIA Why don't you ask your colleague where she got it done and how much it cost?
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 12:45
just being nosy... but did you get your eviction notice, or have they failed to get thier ducks in a row again? I have the same rent but they are giving me 12 months notice from end of this contract No rent court!
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 11:14
They will come to your office, I have used them many times and they ahve my PO Box but always use DHL to bring it to the office. Thank you all :-)
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 11:13
I dont want him to be guilty but alas i fear he may be,,,,,,, Agree with that. I just can't wrap my head around it tbh. Spent about an hour discussing it with DH lastnight, asking him if he thought there was an intruder in the house, wouldn't he wake me first? & why would you assume an intruder had gone into the bathroom and locked the door? I get that people react differently under stress, but just all seems a bit odd to me. Wasn't there also 2 doors between him and Reeva? The main bathroom door and one to the toilet cubicle. I think the only people who actually knew what went on are him and the other person is no longer alive to tell her side of the story.
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 09:36
I don't think it is like KSA but then I wouldn't walk around with cleavage, thighs out etc I would say cover your shoulders and legs above the knees as you are supposed to in Dubai! I have a client who travels there often for work and she has never said that she has to dress ultra conservative
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 09:31
i got two boxes last night.... so should last me a few weeks.... But if anyone sees any, please let me know and i will "cold war stockpile" :D I will be out at the weekend too so will keep my eyes peeled
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 09:30
Good question - they've always delivered directly to my work. It comes by DHL and it is sooo much better than Aramex. Our work PO is located at the empost in KV and it's always been brought directly to my office. What are you ordering ;) My order was work shirts for hubby, and baby clothes, nothing for me :( I am ordering half the website ha! Shoes, tops, sheets. It is bad enough that I have a SnS too but I am saving a fortune not shopping here anymore :-) Thank you
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 08:56
Hi When I set up the account I put my office address in but had problems putting a postcode I eventually was able to put in my PO Box number Will any orders come to my work address directly or to my PO Box? Thanks
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 08:53
Never heard of said DR I only use Dr Jafar Khan Dr Allen Rezai Dr Imran Tahir
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 08:51
None at the Greens sorry Izzy
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 14:48
Hi everyone, I usually wait until I go back home to Scotland to have my hair done as I have have one too many very expensive hair disasters in Dubai! However this is getting to be increasingly difficult as my hair is getting ridiculously grey! & needs coloured more often! I was reading on here about pastels and like the sound of it, can anybody who's been give me feedback and possibly recommend a stylist there? Thanks, You can email me on sarahdvs47atgmaildotcom I can help :-)
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 11:17
I am really looking forward to seeing him live again :) Although my 'darling' DD did say the other night that I should make the most of it as 'You'll probably never get to see him again' Not sure if she was referring to me or him ;) HIM of course ;-)
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 11:16
Thank you. I guess if I buy them from C4 I'll have to prepare them myself?! Yikes Ask the guys at the counter they may do them for you :-)
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 11:08
Morning ladies. Does anyone know where I ca n buy oysters from ? I want to do a champagne & oyster breakfast on Friday but need to know where I can buy them from and if possible ones that are already prepared?!? TIA C4 sell them at the back near the fruit and veg Fish Market at Karama also
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 11:07
Eric? Of the Clapton :-)
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 10:55
Its actually not that bad - found a quite good decaf coffee in C4 and as long as i can get my twinnings earl grey i can survive.... and the [b'>benefits of going caffeine free are worth. [/b'> I do have a Caffeeine day once a month or so...... Benefits please and I may try it if they are worth it They have Typhoo decaf downstairs if that helps
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 10:26
Thanks Sarahlou, I'll have a look at them, any tips on how NOT to break it once I get it haha! I am so heavy handed. Be careful not to drop it as they aren't durable like the I Phone and BB
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 10:21
I'm looking to buy a Samsung S4, I've found one on Olive GSM (same day delivery) it's 1699 AED so about 300 AED cheaper than the ones in the Samsung shop/Carrefour. Has anyone used Olive GSM? Or seen any good deals in any other shops lately? Thanks! I bought mine online from Jadopado. I managed to break it within a week and they came and collected it, fixed it quickly for no fee and even called a week later to ask if everything was okay!
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 10:19
Choitrhams had this in a few weeks ago but when i went to replace, i was told that they were out of stock in their warehouse. Has anyone seen it anywhere.... Thanks I had a quick look in Al Maya downstairs. Everything Twinnings but the decaf I have to go to Choitrham at the Greens tonight so will check
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 09:52
Hello all I was in Dubai Mall last night and there was a booth that restores handbags and shoes It was near to Miss Selfridge and called something like Lovin My Bag
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 09:47
I have bought Shreddies from C4 at MOE and Al Maya at DIFC :-)
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:17
My partner just bought a box from a friend who supplies Sky tv...BBC1-4 itv / 4 / 5 all sky channels and on demand movies -Oh and all sports / sky movies etc plugged into the internet and tv and seems to be working beautifully and in HD!!! No VEE PEE N required...the joys of living with an IT guy ;-) Can I borrow your IT guy? I think we need to form an orderly queue hahaha
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:16
My child goes to jess ranches but right now i live in meadows area. So this is quite different, but any new to build area will not be finished. But i find the feeling of going through te gate at aldea very friendly and welcomin. Just hope to find a good villla. Aren't the Villa and the Ranches close by each other? One of my clients lives at the Villa and he works in Dubai and never complains about the commute. His villa is beautiful
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:14
Agent called and said the landlord wants to take a loan against the house, so he needs to bring the bank by to tour the propery. Is this legit? I am worried he wants to put th house back on the market. This is our first year here and we signed a contract in August, but it was contingent we renewed for 305 next year. Does that mean the LL has to renew our lease? I thought it did. I hope I'm just being paranoid, because I am very happy here. My LL is selling and I have had several buyers traipse through over the last 6 months If your LL wants to sell he is quite within his rights to do so but he has to give you 12 months written notice if he wants you out. Do you communicate with the LL? If so ask him if it is legit?
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:14
Thanks TB! Didn't know you could buy your own visas? Probably not legal!
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:11
I found the Vee Pee ens are interrupted here and I struggled to get onto Iplayer etc even with a fast internet connection. :-(
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:11
My partner just bought a box from a friend who supplies Sky tv...BBC1-4 itv / 4 / 5 all sky channels and on demand movies -Oh and all sports / sky movies etc plugged into the internet and tv and seems to be working beautifully and in HD!!! No VEE PEE N required...the joys of living with an IT guy ;-) Can you share the details :-)
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 15:05
Used the last of my stash from the freezer last night - none in any of the usual shops - anyone seen any recently?? Thanks! I haven't but will keep my eye out for you and ask the Manager of Choitrhams at the Greens He finally got me Aunt Bessies Oven chips in after nagging him for weeks ha
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 14:09
Planning to go and and rent in the villas. What are the pros and cons here? Is it really that far out as some suggest? https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Villa-Dubailand/152338974803021 http://thevillacommunity.webs.com/ Far out from where? Do you have kids at school in another area? I think it easily access the roads in Dubai for a short car journey
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 12:17
A LOT of places here are now recruiting waitresses from the UK, namely The Ivy, Reform and the Iris - I would contact them and see if they have any vacancies, there is also: Caterer Global online....the number one resource for hospitality/ restaurant jobs Good Luck I cant imagine they pay well though Polly although people tip here
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 11:39
Hi, I have recently decided to move abroad to Dubai from England and I am currently applying for jobs over there . I have 6 years experience in waitressing and have experience in working in a school and the development of children. I was just wondering on the process of how to go about getting a visa. My parents live in dubai , however I can't go on there working visa as I am 22 years old. Any advice would be much appreciated. Katie Company will have to sponsor you by law however be aware waitressing is poorly paid here and the hours are long
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 11:19
Hello Ladies Would anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon for breast augmentation breast augmentation via under armpit incision? Perhaps you can also share the information about the price. Thank you :) I had under the muscle 3 years ago and couldn't be happier ( I don't know if he does the procedure you want) Dr Jafar Khan did mine and they were 24,000 I believe they have gone up in price since then I was out of hospital within 7 hours, no pain medication and back to work in 2 days They itched like crazy but no pain. They don't look "fake" or round and I would recommend him to everyone. I stayed at the Belhoul in Satwa and the staff were fabulous
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 11:17
I didn't think Filipinas could do visa runs - thought this was only for those who could get visa on arrival. I thought that to Izzy
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:24
Oh no SL - sorry to hear that, last time we went was last August and it was ok - maybe they are getting lax in their popularity - you should complain! It was very busy and I hate that people smoke indoors even if it is at the bar When will they ban it :-( Really really soon, I actually thought it would should have already been enforced. Have you been to Brussels, in the H Hotel no smoking bar, and they do ladies night on Thursday and you can win fancy shoes - can't remember the type! I haven't may have to try it. It isn't full of the snooty lot is it?
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:19
Perhaps because her child was out alone at that hour. And to avoid being penalised for her grave error, a perpetrator has been let loose on the rest of the society... I know
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:19
Maybe the reporting is incorrect between am and pm, accuracy in the media is not infallible. It says 2am in the & Days. So perhaps you are right
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:18
Oh no SL - sorry to hear that, last time we went was last August and it was ok - maybe they are getting lax in their popularity - you should complain! It was very busy and I hate that people smoke indoors even if it is at the bar When will they ban it :-(
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:03
My brother has just informed me (through Facebook) that he too was having problems with iMessage and even lost a few messages. And he's all the way in Australia! I wonder if Etisalat is doing something about this 'free' messaging features? They haven't touched Whats App and BBM yet lol
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:03
Thanks assisi. We are going to eat in Bidibondi before the crawl so won't need food along the way. longhorn0915: Thanks for the review ;) I've just been told about the Rodeo Bar at Stables which is newly opened (near Fibber Magees?) which as a Rodeo bull in it. We are doing line dancing at the start of the night and will all be wearing cowboy hats so this sounds like a MUST-DO!! lol ;) Or you could go to Claw at Souk AL Bahar, they also have a mechanical bull We went on Thursday. Not the best service at all and was disappointed
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:01
The Marriott Marquis has happy hour from 6pm-8pm also http://www.jwmarriottmarquisdubailife.com/whereeastmeetswest/dining/tong-thai/
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 09:56
Barracuda Beach Resort Khor Al Baida,Umm Al Quwain,United Arab Emirates T: 00971-6-7681555, F: 00971-6-7681556 Try calling the resort I believe they open early except on a Friday
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 09:55
What's even more shocking in this story is that the mother has dropped charges and waived her complaint. http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/courts/duo-deny-attempting-to-kidnap-12-year-old-girl-1.1298043 Perhaps because her child was out alone at that hour.
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 09:53
Illegal
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 09:52
We are looking to recruit a housemaid. Her current visa has been cancelled by her Employer and her thirty day grace period runs until the middle of March. However her former Employer needs to leave the UAE urgently for medical treatment in her home country. Due to a variety of delays caused by Virtuzone who are completely incapable of processing spousal visas and gave us the runaround for over six months we are now processing my visa ourselves directly with free zone. However it will not be ready in time to start the maids visa before her former Employer needs to leave. Hence we need to do a visa run so that her former Employer can go home for medical treatment and we can bring her back in on a tourist visa (presumably). Does anyone know where we can do the run to? We were originally considering Muscat, Oman but someone has advised it may not be possible if her visa process has not been started by us (she is still on her grace period however). I imagine the only other option is to fly her home to the Philipinnes? Can she fly to Kish? I believe a lot of Filipinas do this. I don't think they can fly to Muscat and back
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 09:52
This has been going on for 2 days now where I send an iMessage and it keeps coming back with not sent error that I have to try at least five times to get it to send. Most of the time, it doesn't even go! What is going on? Mine is working okay. It can be problematic here
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Latest post on 02 March 2014 - 14:36
I can honestly say I have never seen one here. Most areas don't have the best pavements and I certainly wouldn't attempt to ride one on the roads! I don't know about buses however I doubt the metro will allow them. Imagine trying to take one on in rush hour or at certain parts of the day as there isn't much room to stand let alone take a scooter.
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Latest post on 02 March 2014 - 14:32
I loved that my Sisters and Mums friends had children a lot older than me as I got to wear all their trendy hand me down stuff! Just donate as the other posters have said. I don't think it deserves a rant though lol
 
 
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