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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 15:14
Thanks to the "evasi0n" jailbreak, there's a pretty safe and easy way of getting FT onto a UAE-market iPhone or iPad running iOS7. And you can still de-jailbreak the device to remove FT should you need to get any warranty work done. edited by Madge_Gustard on 08/01/2014 Can I use the above for my IPad to get Facetime? When I updated to IOS7 on my iphone FT appeared but it didn't on the Ipad Thanks
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 15:07
SarahL, maybe someone should video him speeding out and give the footage to the police I hate how people drive so fast in car parks here and the squeal of the wheels is terrible. Actually, I don't know why cars are even designed to go so fast, no one should be going over 150km/hour anyway. I spoke to the Associate Manager of my building last night I am petrified a child (or anyone for that matter) will be seriously hurt or worse as they have a habit on running out once they exit the lifts. We actually have speed bumps in our car park as a result of the NASCAR wannabes. My friend and her Husband stayed with me last year and were nearly hit ( not by him) my friend had to do everything in her power to stop her Husband dragging the man out of the car. The driver was apologizing profusely and since then has slowed down Good idea on the video :-)
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 15:00
I've been harassed a few times for the same thing in the last few weeks - someone tries to cut into my lane not seeing me there (I must be in their blind spot). I then madly beep so they swerve back and realise I am there. The offending person then follows ME, starts swearing and gesticulating at me and in some cases following me, all for - daring to stay in my own lane and try not to get myself killed. One guy in a blue Tahoe even swerved dangerously in front of us then slammed on his brakes all the while with our baby and me (pregnant) in the car the other day. DH said if we had not been there he would have followed the bloke to his destination and taught him a lesson. Too many idiots on the roads. This happens alot. Since when has it become acceptable for a man to behave that way towards a woman? I imagine if they were confronted away from the wheel they would be extremely meek There is a guy who lives in my building and each day he drives out of the car park at an alarming speed. He has been spoken to on several occasions by security as I know there is going to be a terrible accident due to his driving. When I broached the topic with him in the lift ( In a friendly, calm manner) he told me to mind my own business.
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 14:55
Why would any woman want a man that can up and leave his current family at the drop of a hat?? Wouldn't you worry he could and most probably will do it to you? My friend went through this a few years back and he is now trying to worm his way back Thankfully my friend has moved on and told him to bog off!
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 14:20
everything has changed and I wont be giving us another or Dubai for that matter. I wont be posting for some time but when I can I will soon to update. the teacher has come to our house yesterday and advised she is with child (his) and he has decided to be with her and dissolve our marriage. he wants nothing to do with our child now and said he wants to start a new life. I am leaving tomorrow morning with my bub back home. I am still in shock writing this but I have to keep it together for my child.thanks for all you rkind words Oh my goodness. I am so sorry and wish you and your child all the best It wont help but the karma bus will hit them both eventually x
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 12:45
Thanks for the link Shakhifa. Thinking about it now, I'm sure I read on here that all liquids were prohibited, but your link proves otherwise. I'm going to go ahead and order some now. I'm going to try and workout how many products I can recieve in one shipment with the least cost for weight, just to try a few first. Let us know if they get through with SnS
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 11:43
Hi - Does anyone know where I can get Mens Silk Pyjamas here in Dubai please? Thank you... Marks and Sparks, Debenhams perhaps
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 09:52
Bublingcreek, are you serious? Send out a HELICOPTER???? Isn't that a bit of an over-reaction to what is, let's face it, more or less an every day occurrence here? I agree with Busybee2 - ignore it. I think she may be being sarcastic lol
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 15:14
do you mind me asking how much the semi perm ones cost at the salon? and are the mac ones easy to apply? I used some for the first time a week ago and it took me half an hour!! They were cheapies, and I probably also need to practice. I had semi perms which took 2 hours and cost 600AED I hated them and they took out all my own when they were removed I use ones from the UK ( You cannot get them here) and I don't like the Eyelure ones I had to practice with them and now can put them on in the dark!
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 12:39
Does anyone have a great and easy recipe for tomato soup?? Not cream of tomato, just plain tomato soup... Please help, I have a couple of kgs of tomatoes and I don't want them going off .... Jamie Oliver has one on his website as does BBC food
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 12:12
I used Careem from Downtown to the Greens and it was 250 I didn't mind paying it as he was on time and I got through the traffic okay In UK it is double time for NYE and the guy had been working since 10am! I did have a private car stop me on the onward journey and say he would take me to downtown for AED600!!!! as it was busy. It wasn't busy and I think he was moonlighting cheeky so and so
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 12:09
Does the Agency do one also or is that Fondue? Happy New Year Polly
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 12:08
Happy New Year I use Donna who works at Roots Barsha British lady who has been there for a few years and in Dubai for over 10 years Her number is zero five five four zero nine one four zero zero
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 12:06
I have just received an SMS to say it has started today Happy New Year
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 10:16
Thanks SarahLou123. Maybe my colleague was ripped off by a duff agent! Do you happen to know - when the agents say they will get something attested, will they usually do the whole rigmarole? Notary public, FCO, UAE Embassy and so on? I am wondering if I have missed something that explains the difference in price quotes, ie, they'll go to the embassy for you but you have to do all the FCO/lawyer stuff yourself. Index do the lot in a few weeks ( Usually 7-10 working days) They have a corporate account which processes them quicker as the FCO is always 6-8 weeks behind if you do it yourself
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 10:08
I have just been home for Xmas and people can not help you enough I fell on Christmas Eve and the amount of people both young and old came running over to help me. In the busy shops people held the door for you, said thank you when you did it for them etc etc To the OP I am glad you are okay :-)
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 10:06
1200 is correct it has never been 10,000 ( Too many noughts me thinks)
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 10:06
It will be busy as it is always is but I don't think they will close the roads until later this evening
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 09:28
I use Radiesse as personally feel it is the best product As I said before there is no downtime. I recently had mine done and apart from a small bruise which makeup covered I was out that night. No frozen look either
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 17:20
For some reason my flat is freezing. Its not very cold outside but its the opposite indoors. My child's hands are like ice. I need some nice fluffy woolly shirt trouser combinations or anything else that could be worn at home to keep warm. I dont want outdoor clothes, but proper indoor ones, we are wearing an outdoor jacket type thing but its uncomfy with a hoody and zipper. Anyone seen these anywhere??? Please help! brrr..... Onsies are in all the shops I have seen them in Debenhams, Next etc, they may well sell fleecy p'js I got my Xmas ones from Matalan and La Senza Oh sorry forgot to mention - she is 6! But will look in the stores you mentioned., thank you! They do kiddie ones too I think I saw some fleecy ones in Next at MOE
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 17:19
Would the teacher be willing to speak about this matter in front of your DH or a senior staff member, put it on the record, and then you take that to your DH? Why would you put this poor girl through anything else? She did the right and difficult thing - I would thank her and leave her out of it. If a MM did this to me and I knew his Wife I would most certainly tell her I wouldn't be able to look them in the face otherwise
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 17:17
.. Ladies Do you know how many bottles of champagne I can bring through into Dubai from the airport? Currently have 6 bottles in my case. Also, does anyone know if I can bring in unopened packets of cheese? Don't ask why!! I have brought P@@k through in my case no problem I don't know if you are allowed 6 bottles of champers though. I suppose it depends if they scan your case again as they sometimes do and could ( but may not) confiscate it. I believe you are allowed 4 or 5 litres from Duty Free. my colleague has just shouted across that he has bought cheese in LOL Excellent, sounds like everyone is hard at work then ;) I fly home tomorrow with a bottle of GG and Moet in my case haha
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 16:59
For some reason my flat is freezing. Its not very cold outside but its the opposite indoors. My child's hands are like ice. I need some nice fluffy woolly shirt trouser combinations or anything else that could be worn at home to keep warm. I dont want outdoor clothes, but proper indoor ones, we are wearing an outdoor jacket type thing but its uncomfy with a hoody and zipper. Anyone seen these anywhere??? Please help! brrr..... Onsies are in all the shops I have seen them in Debenhams, Next etc, they may well sell fleecy p'js I got my Xmas ones from Matalan and La Senza
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 16:57
.. Ladies Do you know how many bottles of champagne I can bring through into Dubai from the airport? Currently have 6 bottles in my case. Also, does anyone know if I can bring in unopened packets of cheese? Don't ask why!! I have brought P@@k through in my case no problem I don't know if you are allowed 6 bottles of champers though. I suppose it depends if they scan your case again as they sometimes do and could ( but may not) confiscate it. I believe you are allowed 4 or 5 litres from Duty Free. my colleague has just shouted across that he has bought cheese in LOL
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 16:56
.. Ladies Do you know how many bottles of champagne I can bring through into Dubai from the airport? Currently have 6 bottles in my case. Also, does anyone know if I can bring in unopened packets of cheese? Don't ask why!! I have brought P@@k through in my case no problem I don't know if you are allowed 6 bottles of champers though. I suppose it depends if they scan your case again as they sometimes do and could ( but may not) confiscate it. I believe you are allowed 4 or 5 litres from Duty Free.
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 16:01
I just got home from my interview, was a very long one, pretty relaxed in a coffee shop. They have made me an offer, the salary is a long shot of what I was making before but as I told my husband SOMETHING is always better than NOTHING at this point. 1 down and 2 more interviews to go. Thanks for all the positive vibes, I was thinking of you girls while I was waiting today. Desert Rose, sorry must have misunderstood, my brain is not working at full capacity lately with all the sleepless nights and the vino wasn't helping. Congratulations xxxx
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 15:35
Hi Saudi ladies, I am based in the UAE and need of your help! I am looking to get a gift delivered to a company we do business with in Jeddah. We want to send chocolates, or some nice biscuits. I have looked online but the choice seems very limited. Can anybody recommend me a company that provides this service? Many thanks :) Patchi do lovely chocolates. I don't know if they deliver to KSA though
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 15:32
I think that it is very clear and simple. DH was caught and 100 percent to blame; why play games? I think that if the OP is frightened to confront him then there are some serious issues with the relationship. He should be scared of her in this instance, not the other way round. I would only be wondering if this was just a mid-life-crisis type of thing, or if it indicated a long term problem. Personally, I don't think that I could handle the doubt. I completely agree Chewit. I don't understand at all in this situation why you would play games or make light of it. Surely doing so will result in an even bigger mess, why not just confront it head on. I feel a lot of people would struggle with confrontation. I went through a similar thing with my ex BH. I eventually plucked up the courage to confront him and he told me the truth. Once I had got over the initial shock of actually confronting him I knew exactly what to do Good luck
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 15:29
Sorry to hi jack the thread, can you recruit an au pair from the uk? I don't know if this is possible due to visas and sponsorship etc
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 15:03
I don't think Au Pairs exist in this part of the world and most nannies are maids There is a maid section on here where you may get some advice
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 15:01
Does anyone have any idea at all if I can possibly find this here in DubaI?? Had NO idea it had been discontinued and it's bl00dy hard to order. Shop & Ship won't ship perfumes (flammable), Amazon won't send it here (expect for same reason), and the only sellers I can find on eBay who will send here are charging as much for the shipping as for the fragrance!! Thanks edited by m_king on 18/12/2013 Gosh that brings back memories Shop and Ship will ship perfume from USA sites for an extra 10USD on top of delivery fee It says on the website about perfume http://www.shopandship.com/faqs It is under can I ship makeup, perfume etc You can with your New York address Can I just hijack this thread and ask the "Queen of ShopandShip", does that mean you can buy anything from the USA and does it work out cheaper? I find the US cheap for some makeup items compared to here and the UK I just convert and add on the shipping costs and if it works out cheaper will buy I have just bought so many skirts for work from Dotty P's. They were 30-40 pounds here and 12 pounds in the UK sale! Thanks for this info. Have a lovely time back home over Christmas as it will probably be your last ;) My DH will be on to you, if any more parcels turn up, as they surely will now I know this :) Haha you too x
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 15:00
Hello ladies, With the proliferation of Christmas functions and BBQs due to good weather, I am finding an increased need for a bottle carrier/cooler... Preferably something that can carry 2 bottles. Any suggestions where I might find such a thing? Thank you in advance. mrs_cobb ACE or C4 MMI and A&E too ( A&E have a phone number and are pretty good over the phone with requests)
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:58
BAWBAGS from Sun Sand and Sport (if I remember correctly) in Ibn Battuta. Bawbags hahaha great name
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:41
Hello ladies, With the proliferation of Christmas functions and BBQs due to good weather, I am finding an increased need for a bottle carrier/cooler... Preferably something that can carry 2 bottles. Any suggestions where I might find such a thing? Thank you in advance. mrs_cobb ACE or C4
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:38
If this happened to me i would do this: Oh btw hon, guess what! Today while picking up DD, I was talking to one of the moms. Apparently a sick married prick tried to pick up mrs. Xyz. She's contacted the authorities and reported it. They're investigating it now. Poor girl I mean what kind of prick would do this? They're just waiting for him to show up at the nursery again! Trust me, if his intentions were not so innocent, he'll &$@@ his pants. He will not show face miles away from the nursery and he will think twice before pursuing anything else in the future! Just my 2 cent! I like this plan. :) Great idea ! Agree!
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:37
Hello ladies, Any idea where i can find minced turkey? I know minced chicken is available everywhere but i've never seen minced turkey.. i really want to make stuffed capsicum with turkey. TIA I have seen turkey breasts in Waitrose at the Marina Mall Maybe the guys on the counters could mince them for you?
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:32
Does anyone have any idea at all if I can possibly find this here in DubaI?? Had NO idea it had been discontinued and it's bl00dy hard to order. Shop & Ship won't ship perfumes (flammable), Amazon won't send it here (expect for same reason), and the only sellers I can find on eBay who will send here are charging as much for the shipping as for the fragrance!! Thanks edited by m_king on 18/12/2013 Gosh that brings back memories Shop and Ship will ship perfume from USA sites for an extra 10USD on top of delivery fee It says on the website about perfume http://www.shopandship.com/faqs It is under can I ship makeup, perfume etc You can with your New York address Can I just hijack this thread and ask the "Queen of ShopandShip", does that mean you can buy anything from the USA and does it work out cheaper? I find the US cheap for some makeup items compared to here and the UK I just convert and add on the shipping costs and if it works out cheaper will buy I have just bought so many skirts for work from Dotty P's. They were 30-40 pounds here and 12 pounds in the UK sale!
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:19
Does anyone have any idea at all if I can possibly find this here in DubaI?? Had NO idea it had been discontinued and it's bl00dy hard to order. Shop & Ship won't ship perfumes (flammable), Amazon won't send it here (expect for same reason), and the only sellers I can find on eBay who will send here are charging as much for the shipping as for the fragrance!! Thanks edited by m_king on 18/12/2013 Gosh that brings back memories Shop and Ship will ship perfume from USA sites for an extra 10USD on top of delivery fee It says on the website about perfume http://www.shopandship.com/faqs It is under can I ship makeup, perfume etc You can with your New York address
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 14:15
Has anyone seen any of these anywhere? Try River Island or Top Shop
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 16:17
I really don't like Kaya, never had botox, but peels. Treatment was fine, but the staff are horrendous. Once had to listen to a sale talk the entire treatment. Once I had such a primadonna therapist that spoke in a very demeaning way to her assistant. There must be better places out there. edited by Silvstet on 17/12/2013 There are thankfully :-)
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 16:03
Thanks for all the replies! I've decided on Gold Class at VOX :) It's not IMAX but should be nice otherwise! Gold Class is very nice :-)
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 15:25
Me too!
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 15:09
I use Gina at Gladys Salon and she charges 80dhs for long hair. I actually wash my hair myself at home and just go to the salon with it in a hair clip. I just hate it all taking so long! Same with nails. I would have them done more often if it didn't take so long! I wash mine at home too
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 14:46
below 100 aed preferably.. Do you have long or short hair? I have long hair with extensions in ( so its thick) and pay AED120 at Shima Salon in the Greens. They are that good that is can last up to 3 days I believe for shorter hair it is less Most of the cheaper places tend to be in old Dubai
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 14:46
I flew on Wizz Air last week to Budapest. It is free seating unless you book a reserved seat so it was a mad dash to be first in line. Other than that the aircraft was clean and well maintained - I have no complaints! Thank you for an update
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 14:39
I havent got off this site since you posted the link....Ron Burgandy is now on TV in Iran...the best are the comments that some people are putting on there. They are hilarious!
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 14:38
Most recruiters including myself use Linked In I am sorry I cannot help you as I don't work in this area Good Luck
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 14:38
Hi, Any good reasonable wash and blow dry recommendations in New Dubai area? Nicely priced... What is your budget?
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 12:43
You have the right to renew A LL can only ask you to vacate by giving 12 months notice in writing and this can only be given for valid reasons Increase has to be in line with the rent calculator, that is law You can advise BH that you have taken advice from the rent committee and have been advised that you have the right to renew inline with the rent calculator and the penalty is not a legal clause Advise that if they don't co-operate then you can go to the rent committee with your cheque book and current tenancy copy and renew there. The rent committee will issue a new tenancy agreement inline with the rent calculator forward cheques on to LL They are all trying it on and until people stand up to them it wont stop Here here and by the way I was told that Better Homes were one of the more reputable agencies. I don't think so from this I was thinking the same! they give a tenant a penalty that is disgusting
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Latest post on 17 December 2013 - 12:34
You have the right to renew A LL can only ask you to vacate by giving 12 months notice in writing and this can only be given for valid reasons Increase has to be in line with the rent calculator, that is law You can advise BH that you have taken advice from the rent committee and have been advised that you have the right to renew inline with the rent calculator and the penalty is not a legal clause Advise that if they don't co-operate then you can go to the rent committee with your cheque book and current tenancy copy and renew there. The rent committee will issue a new tenancy agreement inline with the rent calculator forward cheques on to LL They are all trying it on and until people stand up to them it wont stop