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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 14:16
Hi Ladies, Anyone seen Quorn mince anywhere recently please? I've seen all the other bits, but I'm after the mince to cook with. Haven't seen it in Choithram's which is usually great, nor spinneys, C4, any suggestions as to who has stock currently please? I was in Waitrose on Al Thanya a few weeks ago and they had an enormous range of Quorn products They even had some I hadn't seen before. I used to buy the mince at Choitrhams Greens but haven't bought it in a while so haven't looked for it Thank you, but of absolutely no use! Sorry, I should of said the mince was in Al Thanya Waitrose If you call Choitrhams at the Greens the Manager usually answers the phone and he will tell you if they also have the mince. They are pretty good when you call them :-) <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 18/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 14:07
Hi Ladies, Anyone seen Quorn mince anywhere recently please? I've seen all the other bits, but I'm after the mince to cook with. Haven't seen it in Choithram's which is usually great, nor spinneys, C4, any suggestions as to who has stock currently please? I was in Waitrose on Al Thanya a few weeks ago and they had an enormous range of Quorn products They even had some I hadn't seen before. I used to buy the mince at Choitrhams Greens but haven't bought it in a while so haven't looked for it
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 13:26
Pastels are good, they are opening (or May by now gave opened) at the Polo Club too. I go to the Al Wasl branch and have seen lots of lovely blond locks walking out from there! Cornishpixie, who do u go to at Pastels, i want to make an appointment, never been before & Im scared!! :( Debbie used to work at Pastels ( I don't know if she is still there) she is ex salon Ink and supposed to be good
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 13:24
I would say the same. If your passport is valid and your UAE visa when travelling you are fine
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 15:36
i m also looking for name curling wands, if u know, where to get.. pls let me know Cloud Nine do an excellent curling wand You can get them from Essentials on Al Wasl Road I think lookfantastic.com sell them and deliver for free too sorry that not name.. i meant NuMe curling wands.. and i ll chi the one u said too :) Oops sorry :-)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 15:20
Talabat.com I thought they said Taliban when I first heard it!!!!! then realized it was Talibat :lol:
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 15:18
i m also looking for name curling wands, if u know, where to get.. pls let me know Cloud Nine do an excellent curling wand You can get them from Essentials on Al Wasl Road I think lookfantastic.com sell them and deliver for free too
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 15:17
Is anyone know, where to find beauty blender in dubai ? :) Really in need of that .. Thanks in advance :) I looked everywhere for one of these as they are all the rage now. We tried all the makeup stores, Debenhams, Sephora etc and they were either sold out or didn't have them If you do find any can you let me know. I imagine I will have to resort to online or buying one when i next go home you can get beauty blender @Backstage for about 135 AED for the single or 170 AED for the double. Also @The Dollhouse you can get it. AND @Pro Makeup Boutique... i jus got this msg from another friend on internet .. i m nt sure.. u can check it Thanks will get one from home as visiting in the next few months and they are only the equivalent of 70AED too overpriced here :-)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 14:04
There is a reason behind that. It is something to do with their language but I cannot remember the explanation . I think its funny when they call me sir. I look at my chest and say "really" they usually crack up laughing and apologise It's because in Tagalog language their is no male and female differentiation, so they often say "he" when referring to a female when speaking in English Thank you. I couldn't remember :-)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 14:03
sure will let u know if i found it somewhere.. i checked in mirdif bt it was out of stock.. i don't believe buying online.. if tat is a fake one, it can cause acne to our skin Online from the shops in the UK/US I meant. They will be the real mcCoy :-) I buy most of my makeup online but only from MAC/Makeup Forever etc so no fakes there
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 14:00
Hi everyone, I have my mother visiting soon and would love to book her in to have a massage. Can anyone recommend a great place in Dubai. Budget doesn't matter it just has to be really good :) TIA Talise Spa is my fave http://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/madinat-jumeirah/spa/talise-spa/ We did the Zabeel Saray for my 40th and the masseur did nothing but complain about her job!
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 13:34
Is anyone know, where to find beauty blender in dubai ? :) Really in need of that .. Thanks in advance :) I looked everywhere for one of these as they are all the rage now. We tried all the makeup stores, Debenhams, Sephora etc and they were either sold out or didn't have them If you do find any can you let me know. I imagine I will have to resort to online or buying one when i next go home
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 13:32
Can anyone give me an idea of an entry level salary for Emirates (flying) staff please. Doesn't need to be super accurate, just ball park. Thanks. I can only answer the salary question based on the information on Emirate's website, they also pay for your accommodation and it's tax free Your pay is made up of three components: a fixed basic salary, an hourly pay for operated flights and an overseas allowance. Pay Scale for Grade II (entry level): Basic monthly salary, tax free in the UAE - AED4,020 (1 US$=approx AED 3.673). Flying pay on an hourly basis - AED55 paid between chocks off and chocks on. Flying pay is paid in the month following accrual. Meal allowances are paid in the currency of the country in which a night stop is made. The company provides free transport to and from the airport and hotel accommodation
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 12:10
He/She is not on their desk. I always ask if they are under it then :-)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 12:07
Sir Ma'am as in "Can I help you Sir Ma'am???" Unless as a woman, have the beard and sideburns of a sixties Woodstock hippy, how can you possibly mix women and men up? They must just be taking the P@@S! And no, I don't accept that it is due to English as a second language...so no one even suggest it!!! :) Am even getting riled as I type this... edited by rubyslippers on 17/03/2015 There is a reason behind that. It is something to do with their language but I cannot remember the explanation . I think its funny when they call me sir. I look at my chest and say "really" they usually crack up laughing and apologise
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 12:01
Check Fitwoman UAE on Facebook. Classes are 55AED, are outdoors and meet at Marina Mall. I think OP wants under AED50 which seems to be the going rate :)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:25
Hello, I'm planning a Visa Run this Friday with my husband. I've searched back and found this link to details on how to get there and go through the Mezeyad Border - http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic136977-which-border-for-visa-run.aspx. We are renting a car and opted for Oman insurance, so this should be easy and straightforward, right? I'm nervous for some reason... Any advice or if anyone has done recent runs, would be much appreciated. Thanks, RCG No reason to be nervous, it is a very easy process and the people at the border are so nice I don't know that route as most people I know come from Dubai and do the hatta road straight through <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 17/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:24
Last Tango In Halifax is great I could recommend so many but I don't know if they are on Youtube as I don't use that to watch TV
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:23
Have you seen an idiot abroad Hilarious
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:07
This fitness warehouse is for the hardcore among us – head there any time of day and you’ll find someone to chat to about the latest and greatest fitness techniques. Chatting on the phone to them can be a bewildering experience, but the pay-per-exercise system is unbeatable. Dhs30 per visit (04 338 3389). I don't know how up to date this is
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:02
Ladies, could you please recommend a hairstylist in one of these salons who is good with thick, wavy hair? Thank you. Donna at Roots does mine
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:00
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel releases in the UAE on Thursday. Loved the first one, will be interested to see if the 2nd one is as good
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 11:00
If a maid is called a helper, does that mean that the Madame does most of the work and the maid just helps her? In that case, why hire a maid at all? A madam has all sorts of connotations. edited by Lolacat on 17/03/2015 which is one of the reason i do not like being called Madam....... Just makes me think Cynthia Payne Same here. I remember telling the lady who does my nails what a madam is and she nearly fell off the chair laughing :-)
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 10:58
If its within OSC then you need to be on an employment visa If outside then usually you can stay on your Husbands visa and will require an NOC from him The company should tell you what you need
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 13:15
There was a company recommended on her but I don't think they are in operation anymore http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic203870-bbq-and-oven-cleaning-service.aspx
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 12:49
For the lazy cooks Carefour now stocks some Aunt Bessies stuff which is cheaper than Choitrhams
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 11:49
Hi, I am moving back to Dubai later this year. I have just been refereed to a specialist at home for two dental implants - but the specialist says that he doesn't want to rush the procedure and it would take around 5 months to complete!! Anyway, I have seen a few recommendations for dentists on here, but I also wanted to check - does anyone know if they will put you to sleep for the procedure? I am a wimp when it comes to this stuff but as its my front teeth I don't have any option! Thanks in advance They don't normally put you to sleep for this procedure. Just a local and believe me you wont feel a thing except your chin and cheeks will feel strange a bit rubbery but in a nice way :-)
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Latest post on 16 March 2015 - 11:47
I did the Clean 9 and went drop a size 22 to 18 in the 9 days. I lost 10cm from my stomach and a total of 66.5kg I have a total of 30 kg to loose. The Clean 9 was easy to do and follow. I had lots of energy while doing it and never felt hungry. It did teach me that I don't eat enough food during the day. It has got rid of my diet soda and coffee addiction. I did it two moths ago and it's really put me on track to eating and excising properly as it got me into a really good routine and I've consistently lost 1kg a week since doing it. You can eat from a list of free foods during the first two days and on days 3-8 you eat a 600 calorie meal on day 9 you can have 900 calories split between lunch and dinner. 2 of the shakes contain all the recommended vitamins and minerals recommend for an average person, there are no chemicals in it so can be drunk by children unlike other brands who have similar products. Aloe Vera has over 70 nutrients and minerals including amino amino acids. I know a few people who have been recommended that they drink Forever Aloe Vera by their doctors to help with a wide range of diseases or sicknesses that they suffer from at home. I never had diarrhea while doing the clean 9. I still drink the aloe every day before breakfast and my hair has stopped falling out. I have tried everything out there from low calorie deliveries, good habits, weight watchers, DUKAN, Juicing, Atkins, cutting out carbs halfing my portions you name it I've tried. I would recommend the clean 9 to anyone who's looking to kick start a healthier lifestyle or who wants to loose those few extra pounds that they can't shift. You lost 66kg in 9 days? That is 10 stone. Did I read that right? :)
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 15:31
Ali at Slam ( Al Quoz) Kelly at Salon Ink ( Beach Road) Donna Roots Barsha ( Barsha) They have all done mine and I am blond Kelly isn't the easiest to get an appointment with though as she is very popular
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 13:16
Hi Ladies Can anyone recommend a Counsellor in Dubai? TIA Lifeworks have many . They are supposed to be very good http://www.counsellingdubai.com/
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 12:40
Which one do you use and are you happy with it? I'd like to buy one. One of those are reduced in Carefour ( Saw them on Friday) but cannot remember which one :-)
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 11:57
Hi, where can i sell gold for cash in dubai and what if i dont have the receipt for it is it ok ? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic205715-can-i-sell-gold-items-at-the-dubai-mall-gold-souk-forum23.aspx
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 11:33
Hi guys, I've been accepted within a school and their accommodation is in one of the areas above, does anyone live around here? Am I right assuming it's a bit middle of nowhere but I can get to shops/city fairly easily if I need to? Would it be necessary for me to get a car, I was hoping to not and rely on public transport/taxis? Thank you in advance, sorry for all the questions!! I lived in Mirdiff back in 2008 and liked it. Plenty of shops and a shopping centre in the middle Taxis were plentiful back then but I cannot comment on buses however imagine there will be a route. It is also close to Festival Cityand Mirdif City Centre ( Both huge malls ) Facebook will have a Mirdiff group page so perhaps join that
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 10:57
GAC and Crown always get good recommendations on here If you pop in "Crown relocations" on the search post above there are many threads to compare
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 10:54
Not a great thread about them from Jan 2015 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic229848-items-missing-from-desertcart--forum23.aspx I hope you have better luck
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 17:14
Exactly what Polly said Once said employee has served notice they give passport in, it is cancelled then all end of service benefits are paid and employee will sign to say they have received correct amount The MOL take this seriously. A friend recently had problems with her ex company She went to the MOL who asked if there were any disputes over leaving ( there weren't) Did she give 30 days notice ( yes) They pulled her MD in and he had to sort it there and then If they are messing her around tell her to go to the relevant authorities who can help
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 16:10
On the search function if you write 2013-05-01 in the first box ( I think it says date from) it will bring up threads from that date and beyond
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 14:59
Does this help https://www.facebook.com/ForeverLivingClean9Detox
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 14:56
Ok so this is no doubt a stupid question, but what would happen if I brought a few packs of the knorr stock pots in with me when I come over in April? Would I need to declare them as food stuff at customs and if so would they be confiscated? They are sooo much better than the stock cubes! I bought Oxos at Xmas in my suitcase It was scanned and got through okay. I didn't declare them either
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 14:13
Basically, reading between the lines - they don't care, so long as you're not doing anything illegal with it. That is also how I read it
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 13:41
I've heard that the really good stuff (master and 1:1 qualities copies) are not available at the market. It is possible to view them at some apartments near by. But to get an access there, it is necessary to know these people directly. Apparently even if your friends gives you the number of Mr X and you call, they will not reply as your number is not on their phone book... edited by marykar on 12/03/2015 Not true
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 12:55
Hi, I'm going to visit Karama for some handbag shopping. Could anybody share the contacts, please? Any shop suggestions? - have no idea where to start. I know that all the best stuff is behind the curtains now and it is necessary to know somebody who knows Mr X... Who is Mr X ? The best stuff isn't always hidden away, it is only certain designers that aren't happy with fakes Others don't seem to be bothered as they are on display all over the shops
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 16:10
Just moved into the city. Wondering where to get a slow cooker for busy days when I've no time to cook anymore. Any tips would be useful, thank you in advance! :) I got mine in Spinneys on beach road
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 15:34
hi ladies i know i am being totally boring - but does anyone have any idea what time we should plan on arriving at the stadium - and what time the concert would be finished? thanks v much - can't wait! Most artists perform for up to 2 hours Cant help with start times but generally they come around between 8-9pm
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 15:34
Walk round Mall of Emirates there are lots of shops raging from cheap to super expensive.
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 15:33
It depends on what you want to pay I got mine from the White company but Ikea and Home Centre sell them cheaply
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 12:40
No shampoo, that is. LOL I've come across several articles like this http://thehairpin.com/2014/01/three-years-without-shampoo and I'm really curious if it actually works and what are the positive and negative effects, specially for those living in Dubai and considering the water here. It seems to be a cheaper alternative to shampoo, so anything that works and can save me some money would be right up my alley. Anyone? I wash my hair twice a week, have a filter on the shower, use decent shampoos and in between washes use dry shampoo. I don't have a lot of hair fall and my hair is in good condition
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 11:37
and the parking in stupid places to let the little people out..... driven by FW of the highest order. Izzy what is a FW? Rhymes with duck and bit
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 11:26
Far too young and to be honest, go look at how school busses are driven..... wouldn't put one of my cats on them. Yikes. I thought the 'outstanding' schools would have an equally as 'outstanding' bus service. Never mind. It's the speed they drive that scares me, never mind the swerving and non indication when changing lanes.
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 11:26
Thank you!! Ok so from that, if you were staying at the Amwaj Rotana end of JBR and wanted to go along SkyDive Dubai direction, the tram wouldn't be an option. Thank you! xx Judging by the speed of it, walking would be quicker :biggrin:
 
 
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