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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:33
5)grocery or food delivery Hi and welcome There isn't really a food delivery service in Dubai, any kind of takeaway yep, but grocery shopping nope. Try Geant online and if you search on here there are a few others now too Really! Good to know - but I don't know anyone that does it, the popular western supermarkets - Waitrose and Spinneys don't offer it! Never actually used it myself, but I know of a number of people who really rate Geant for their delivery service Trolley.ae
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:32
Not sure what you are worried about. I find less bugs in Dubai than in uk, def less spiders etc. Conkers in the corners of the rooms help deter spiders in the UK Apparently they don't like them or so my friend says. It was the slugs and snails I hated after the rain eugh
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:32
You sound hysterical. What bug are you talking about? I'd rather to sound hysterical.. I've been reading the forum and some more info via internet, especially roaches and big bugs? Aren't? Really? in 8 years I have seen one roach and it was tiny, never seen any big bugs here???? bugs are sucking things so which ones are you referring too?
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:30
You sound hysterical. What bug are you talking about? Bugs? I only see little Geckos in all of my time here and the occasional ant I saw more spiders etc when I lived in the UK
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:20
I bargained for my Omega in Dubai and got it slightly cheaper than the UK Just a word of warning for any services or battery changes DO not do them here, mine stopped after 3 years and they told me it needed a service at 1200AED, I took it to an Omega servicing place in the UK and they said it only needs a battery which cost me 15GBP! slight difference there
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:18
I would be careful hiring part time maids I live in the Greens and our building was raided a few weeks ago by the municipality, a couple of maids were taken away. Not only will they be deported but their sponsor will incur a 50k fine in the bargain. I would not trust anyone who isn't sponsored by me or an agency. What if they committed a crime i.e stole from you. You do know that if you went to the police you would be in trouble too for hiring them illegally
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 12:13
Hi, We are moving in on 27th July to a house in The Lakes and I desperately need suggestions for 1)curtains & curtain rods (shop or home service)reasonable prices 2)nurseries/toddler groups nearby(have 2 yr old) 3)water canister delivery info 4)part time cleaner 5)grocery or food delivery Also if anyone lives in the lakes and would like to meet up, we would really appreciate it. I have a 2 boys - 7yrs & 2yrs , we are a Scottish/Indian family. Cheers - Susanna [email protected] Current rods Ikea at Festival City Can't help with nurseries For part time maids you need to use an agency do not employ one that belongs to another family or pushes notes through your door ( Illegal) Water, the three main suppliers that people like tend to be Masafi, Falcon and Nestle you can Google them all for their phone numbers
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 13:49
hm… interesting reading. I didn't follow news on that, thanks for sharing. What other water suppliers have good quality tasty water? We use Aqua water at the office - it's awful. I use Masafi no issues and there truck is a Masafi one :-) i had major issue wiht masafi actually delivering for me... hence the change. Ah I see, they come every Monday to us and if there isn't an empty bottle outside they continually ring the doorbell till I answer :-)
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 13:37
We have lived on the Ranches for a year and a half and have had a daily delivery of 7Days but we noticed on Sunday there was no paper and again none today. Does anyone know what has happened??! I actually read it and am missing it as it keeps me updated with what's going on. I've picked up some good events to go to from reading it too so I'm quite disappointed now! Its stopped I think until the end of August We usually get it in our building but from Sunday no more You can read the online copy
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 13:23
Has the backlog been sorted or are people still waiting for their passports? Thanks My friend got her newborn baby's back In a very short space of time. Perhaps they got their act together finally
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 13:22
Has the backlog been sorted or are people still waiting for their passports? Thanks My friend got her newborn baby's back In a very short space of time. Perhaps they got their act together finally
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 13:21
Hi There! Can someone recommend a place where I can get my skin mapped by Dermalogica in Dubai? I have acne with dry skin and am looking for a skin care regime to clear my skin. http://www.dermalogica.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Dermalogica-Site/default/Stores-Details?StoreID=cs-dubai-uae Dubai Mall
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:12
searched the internet left and right, couldn't find my answer! When is the weekend in Singapore? is it Fri-Sat? or Sat-Sunday? Sat /Sun
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:11
hm… interesting reading. I didn't follow news on that, thanks for sharing. What other water suppliers have good quality tasty water? We use Aqua water at the office - it's awful. I use Masafi no issues and there truck is a Masafi one :-)
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:08
Dubai is definitely not for everyone. I agree, I have been here a long time however several of my friends hated it and moved back home within a year. There is good and bad with every country
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:07
Perhaps pop in the search post "hairdressers in Qatar" and you may find some advice :-)
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 12:05
There are many wonderful salons to suite each budget and hair types, however I would try Cut and Shape hairdressers! Because you work there ;-) ( hehe) Salon Ink Ted Morgan Both highly reputable and very good salons in Dubai
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Latest post on 17 July 2014 - 14:33
Thank you Saralou, Actually I am looking for a nanny not a maid. a professional one. maybe someone who work as freelancer. I called some agencies, they all offered filipina maids. I need someone to know about child development Freelancing Nannies are illegal here.
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Latest post on 17 July 2014 - 14:01
Hi, I am looking for a professional nanny to spend few hours with my 3 year old son until I come back from work (2 pm till 6 pm or so) He goes to nursery in the morning and comes back home at 2. I am looking for someone who can keep talking to Michael and engage him in activities and teach him things. Do you know someone who can offer that in Dubai Marina? edited by marooooo on 17/07/2014 Hello, you will need to either sponsor one yourself to live out ( Expensive) or use a reputable agency to provide or help find you one. I think the agencies will provide on a minimum of 3-4 hours but be aware most are just maids and not actual nannies. Perhaps one of the other ladies can suggest an agency
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Latest post on 17 July 2014 - 11:38
Hi Not yet no, will email you when I do :-)
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 12:19
Hi I most certainly do and she is still here but she is on holiday until the 2nd week of August
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 13:52
Spinneys in the soup section...Campbells's soup brand. Thank you
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 13:51
Hi Girls, I've just found out that i am 4 weeks pregnant and now i am looking for a good obstetrician to follow up the evolution of my pregnancy and delivery. I've got an uterine septum and I know I've got a high risk of miscarriage on the 2nd trimester. That's why I am very scared and I need an extremely good doctor, specialized in high risk pregnancies. Looking forward to receiving your recommendations. Cheers, N Healthbay polyclinic 3 of my friends have recently used them and said the care was fantastic I don't know if they deal with high risk but most of their staff are European
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 13:33
Anyplace open for food in Dubai Mall during Ramadan? The Address hotel I believe
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 12:44
I don't spend my year dreading summer - I think i just forgot, I spent almost every day last Ramadan outside getting a tan for a wedding back home, the humidity didn't seem that bad! I was by the pool on Friday morning and it was gorgeous, nice breeze and chilled pool I too am topping up my tan for my friends wedding next week
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 12:09
i tried looking for the ready made ones couldn't find them anywhere, i just make my own now and store them in the freezer They use to have them in Waitrose but not anymore I will get some from the UK Thanks
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 12:01
aren't they the same as the cubes? just add 1 L of water two 2 cubes and you've got yourself a broth.. It isn't the same thing :-)
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:40
Oh yes - just horrid Can't seem to get chilled/cooled down at all this summer :( Its the same every year ;-)
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:34
If you input "hair rebonding" in the search post above there are several threads about this Casa Bonita comes up a lot
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:33
I would be worried in case something happened to them in my house. Accident etc or if something was damaged / stolen and you had employed them illegally. I know most of them will be careful, but I would be constantly worried in case they didn't lock up properly or one of the cats got out and they couldn't get it back in while they were there. I wouldn't want to be responsible for anyone's pet I looked after my friends cat earlier in the year and spent the entire time fretting she may of got out when I wasn't in? I constantly checked and double checked she was in the house :-)
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:22
Thanks
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 11:16
Hi I am looking for a 6 month rent in AR (possible I may need to extend but can be flexible) Preferably furnished - but not essential - for professional couple with 1 teenager I realise it's not the usual request but any info much appreciated TIA Have a look on just rentals.com They have short term lets but I don't know if the AR are on there Good Luck
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 10:37
If you mean regular Soy milk then all the supermarkets stock it There is sweetened and unsweetened
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Latest post on 08 July 2014 - 14:26
Hello Recently moved here from the UK looking for a place to live that is not too expensive? can anyone recommend anyone, in Bur Dubai area close to Al fahidi Metro station Thank you Aysha Try Just rentals dot com
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Latest post on 08 July 2014 - 14:25
Has anyone tried this? Prices seem much better here, but worried that it won't work in Europe, using a European sim card. Any experience of this out there? My Iphone works with a UK sim card, BB also does
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Latest post on 08 July 2014 - 12:33
I make lots of soups in mine
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Latest post on 08 July 2014 - 12:32
Thanks Ladies Will check them out There are a few dodgy shops in Bulgaria so we can deck her out "UK' style :-)
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Latest post on 07 July 2014 - 14:41
http://www.partyzonellc.com/index.php The one in Dubai Mall is small but it has a few hen bits. I think they have more in the Jumeirah one. Thanks
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Latest post on 07 July 2014 - 14:22
Used Acrylic and Gel for years in the UK Came here and have gellish now. My nails are fine, not thin, I can get 3 weeks out of my gellish manicure. Have always used Tips and Toes and have never had any problems with peeling etc
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 13:29
I think i have been 3 times in the 10 years i have been here..... The original mall ;) That and Deira City Centre used to be my hangout. Back in the day
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 13:18
please do... I have had some lovely stuff from there It's the place where the original M&S is. I haven't been there since I lived near the airport (2007)
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 13:14
There isn't? is there? Really? Apparently so I was looking at Ahlan Magazine at he weekend and there was a blouse in there It said it was from George and it was AED79 Have just Googled and there is one there and it opened end of last year Will check it out and report back
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 13:03
Hi, does anyone know a good kebab shop near motor city or Arabian ranches that delivers? Just in case anyone wanted to know about kebab shop that delivers to motor city, german doner kebab shop in midriff, does and there kebabs are amazing, love it Midriff that always makes me chuckle haha
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 12:51
is it at arrivals - or departures? thanks v much It is a simple process at DNATA on SZR also and is usually very quiet in the morning if that helps
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 12:48
I use the lady at Jumeriah Beach dental centre She is from Canada though, is very friendly, professional and has the most beautiful teeth I have ever seen!
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 12:38
Hi ladies, hope someone can give me advice. I moved into a new apartment last February with 2 cheques (so my second cheque is due in August) but I want to terminate my lease early (now!). Since April I've been putting up with a foul smell in my bathroom coming from the roof, like a stagnant dirty water smell. The maintenance guys have been in so many times to check and say they'll come back (they do it almost every week). I've got emails to the bldg management going back to April complaining about it but they're useless. In my contract one of the clauses states that the landlord is under no liability to the tenant for any loss, damage, inconvenience etc, unless it is proven satisfactory that the tenant has suffered caused by gross negligence on the landlord's part... Do you think my emails are enough? I want to give them an ultimatum kind of like "please fix it by end of July or else I will terminate the contract early". And hopefully won't have to pay a penalty of a couple months because it is not my fault!! Thanks in advance for your advice. I'm new-ish to Dubai and living alone so not sure how to go about these things! If you terminate early then how will you get your cheque back? You cannot cancel/stop it therefore they can just cash it as proposed. If you terminate early you usually have to forfeit 2 months rent. I would try and reason with the LL to fix the problem or speak to the rent committee as they deal with tenant/LL issues
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 12:36
First of all: if your reply is: that's not allowed here... avoid replying... I'm looking for a place (1bdr), close to the metro, from mid/end of August until mid/end October and I was wondering if any of you knows someone that might have a place available for that period. Thanks! Have you looked on Just Rentals, I think there are some shares on there
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 12:35
Drive around Al Quoz Plenty of garages there.
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 12:27
For some people, the Baby on Board sticker should have the following added to it: .......... So keep out of my way as I am texting whilst driving and I obviously won't see you and because I am a complete idiot I need to rely on all other drivers to give me a wide berth to keep my children safe. Also I paid a flipping fortune for this massive posh car and didn't want to spoil the illusion of grandeur by putting in car seats for my kids so they are on the loose in the back and will most certainly fly through the windscreen like projectiles and therefore ruin my day. Saying that, my kids are not as important to me as the person I am texting right now. Rant over. Love it!
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 11:20
Sorry to pinch your thread, OP! But can anyone recommend a good dry cleaner near The Greens? I took some bits once to the guy in the small Geant, and I promise you, at least 3 of my items were NOT TOUCHED because they still had all the various little splashes of food stains etc on them and they felt as soft/worn as they were when I dropped them off. I didn't check the items straight away and ended up leaving it far too long to go back to him and complain, unfortunately >:-( I use Champions in the Greens village shops Never had an issue and they have cleaned all sorts of items from dresses to duvets
 
 
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