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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 12:48
Fawlty Towers still cracks me up you know that they only made 12 episodes; all about things that irritated them in hotels..... It seemed like there were more of them Did you watch and like Dinnerladies?
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 12:45
Fawlty Towers still cracks me up
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 11:25
any tips on the best way to clean please? been using hot water and washing up liquid but stil marks many thanks Have you tried Googling cleaning a white leather sofa? This usually brings up tips
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 11:11
And ooooooh I have a star! i have two..... :D Show off. How much did you bung EW for that ;-)
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 10:14
I liked Only Fools and Horses, loved Open All Hours. I think the only one I did not really take to was One Foot in the Grave. It was funny, but the end was silly. Amy have you watched Last Tango in Halifax I am on the final season ( only 2) and it is fabulous Such talented actors
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 10:11
Can they be found in Dubai? If so, where? Try Park and Shop
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 10:10
A Sunday roast Boiled egg and soldiers
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 10:10
You cannot beat Only Fools and Horses, Open all Hours and Porridge Great British classics which are still great now Love them all and still funny no matter how many times watched :) I love Ronnie Barker and David Jason They don't make them like that anymore
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 10:09
Hello lovely ladies of Dubai! Oh, how I've missed you :) We have just been given notice that our house will be ready for handover in two weeks, and as such as planning to fly into Dubai from Singapore (where we now currently live) for the handover. We plan on putting our property on the rental market, however, considering we live in Singapore, we will need to hire a property management firm to manage this for us. If any of you wonderful ladies could recommend such a firm we would greatly appreciate it. Preferably one that offers a one stop shop solution, including landscaping if possible. Also, just in case, can you recommend any landscapers who can come in and do a decent job at a reasonable price? Also any landlord tips would be much appreciated. During our time in Dubai, we've always sat on the other side of the table, so any words of advice or tips would be much appreciated. ;) and Last but not least what to do in Dubai with two girls aged 5 and 3 years? As for me, I'm definitely going to get my lebanese food and shisha fix!! And does a slice of the Lime Tree Cafe carrot cake still feed a small army?! congrats on your purchase. but please be aware as Tattle said- handover sometimes takes weeks to months, depending on municipality and respective developers.... Try Gulf Platinum Properties to help you with your rental They are based around that area and are very professional
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 10:08
You cannot beat Only Fools and Horses, Open all Hours and Porridge Great British classics which are still great now
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 09:28
Thank you for that! I'm coming from London and from advice will probably stock up on some good sun tan lotion/make up and loose fitting quality clothing! Certain toiletries are not found here and things like johnsons makeup wipes are 3 times more expensive from home My list when I go home is Silvikrin Hairspray Batiste Dry Shampoo Practically all makeup as it is more expensive here ( MAC, Clinique etc) Certain deoderants as some must contain alcohol Johnsons facewipes Moisturisers which contain the tan ( Johnsons holiday sun) Tampax Perfume Clothes I order online or shop through Aramex Shop and Ship Suntan lotion
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 17:06
Hi there, please can someone help me with the answers to these questions. Can a SA National obtain visa on arrival at UAE? Can a SA National obtain visa on arrival in Egypt? Can a SA National obtain visa on arrival in all GCC countries or only pre arranged visas (assuming no UAE residence visa). Can a SA National extend their visit visa after 30 days has expired in UAE? Does anyone have recent experience of a SA National obtaining a UK visa, how long did it take? Thank you. UAE, no you have to apply before you arrive, Oman pay on arrival and valid for 2 weeks Google will throw up lots of information for you to look at on this subject <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 09/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:25
Its not allowed here? Nope it is a banning offence ;-)
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:21
You can order food of your choice. So you are advertising a business?
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:13
Dr Khan is Dr Jafar Khan he is around the Al Wasl area Both he and Dr Rezai are lovely
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:12
Thank you for your response! I guess I will either have to pay up or wait till I go back home. bummer! But thank you for the suggestions for doctors, I will look them up! :) I am a fan of Radiesse fillers but here they are 2500AED My friend at home has trained to do them and she only charges cost which is only 3750 huge difference. Cobone does sometimes have offers and I did see one for Dysport recently which was reduced but i called the clinic and a dermatologist administers the product and i am wary of letting them do it here
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:06
I am offering food services. Are you advertising your food for free?
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:04
HI, I AM NEW TO DUBAI AND JUST MOVED HERE FROM THE UNITED STATES. I HAVE BEEN CALLING AROUND PLACES IN DUBAI FOR BOTOX PRICING AND IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE CHARGES PER AREA INSTEAD OF PER UNIT. IN THE UNITED STATES I ONLY PAID $10-12 PER UNIT AND ONLY GOT 20 UNITS. DOES ANYONE HAVE A CONTACT FOR BOTOX HERE IN DUBAI? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT! THANK YOU. It is really expensive here. Prepare to pay anything from 1500-1800AED for full face Stay away from the cheap places as they use watered down stuff The only 2 surgeons I have used here are Dr Rezai at Dubai Healthcare City. He uses Allergan Dr Khan who uses Dysport which is the best one I have mine done when I visit home as it is half the price of the UAE
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:01
Hi, In Dubai I can recommend the Fish and Chips room at JBR and a friend has told me that Bobs Fish and Chips at Dubai Marina is awesome (both just like home) although I havent sampled (yet). In AD Coopers at Park Rotana used to be really good, not been in a long time. Heard great things about Gary Rhodes Fish and Chips at St Regis on Corniche, they do this on a Thursday night. Bobs is okay but don't get them to deliver as cold they are yuk ;-)
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 16:00
Hey everyone, I am still in the stage of preparing myself before the big move to Dubai. Could you give me some advice on which websites you started using on a regular basis, in order to organize your life? During my research I came across websites such as Groupon Dubai, Food-On-Click,... however there must be many more (e.g. to order bottles of water, or things that I am not even thinking about). Which websites have become one of your favorites? Looking forward to hearing from all of you. Aramex shop and ship :-) Water bottles are ordered by registering with company and leaving the empties outside your apartment or villa with the cash
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:55
Pastels Roots Essentials Tips and Toes I think All are in the Jumeriah/Al Wasl area Most have websites that you can look
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:36
I hate it when stores ask me for a dirham. Even if I have a dirham, I say no. What's the issue with giving them a dirham if you have it? Because they ask you whether they need it or not, essentially hoarding coins. The shop downstairs from me never has coins. Although when at home I always ask if they want coins so what is the difference then handing them over here
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:31
Hi all! From where can I buy Seche Vite top coat in Dubai? Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seche-UAE/478246435567391
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:22
Hey everyone, I am still in the stage of preparing myself before the big move to Dubai. Could you give me some advice on which websites you started using on a regular basis, in order to organize your life? During my research I came across websites such as Groupon Dubai, Food-On-Click,... however there must be many more (e.g. to order bottles of water, or things that I am not even thinking about). Which websites have become one of your favorites? Looking forward to hearing from all of you. Aramex shop and ship :-)
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:16
It's the comments that really make me laugh! I know. Some people don't get it and go off on a rant. The comments are the best thing about it
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:13
AA needs a new PAF I was going to ask what a PAF was but now I know!
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:08
I think everyone would like to know where you can get a 2 bed for 4k in a fabulous area of Dubai :-)
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 13:50
Did you watch then Miss PR? Not yet no, will have to wait for the weekend. It has been a very busy week this week
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 12:24
I think the combo of them both made Seinfeld better than Curb. I do not think it is funny how say The Office UK is funny, but it is shake your head and quiver funny. not convinced on that one either... I hate that too. Do not find Ricky funny at all more cringe worthy
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 11:49
Innocent question but do they actually recycle it?
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 11:15
Mushroom and cheese omlettte with salad Mushrooom risotto Roast chicken and salad Oven roasted salmon with oven roasted veggies Fish fingers and baked beans for the ultimate comfort dinner (no idea why) steak and salad edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 09/04/2014 Fish finger sandwiches with tartar sauce :-)
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 11:13
I would be more concerned about being able to survice on that salary - it is really really low. Wow you must spend a helluva a lot of money if you think 15000 salary is low. I think we should let the OP compare her cost of living to the income, consider other benefits that she's getting (like living allowance), consider her current income and years of experience, and then reach a decision on her own whether the salary is low for her or not (depending on her situation). None of us can tell her that the salary is low or right for her because everyone has a different situation. For example, you might require renting a villa but she might be okay with a 1-br apartment. you might have a school-age child and need to send her to a top Western school that charges you AED 10,000 per month while she might have an infant that requires a full-time live-in nanny but doesn't need to go to school just yet. So let's stop with such statements. They make you seem jealous! Love, i am far from jealous. 15k to cover all expenses for you and a child is not much..... and Abu Dhabi is a LOT more expensive than Dubai. I couldn't agree more and I am single with no kids living in Dubai. I don't spend like a millionaire and would struggle on that amount especially with the rents/cost of food/utilities etc A 1/3 of my wage goes on my rent and I don't live in a posh area. . If the OP received a housing allowance and schooling on top of AED15000 then that would make the difference. How does being honest about a total package of AED15000 for self and child living in Abu Dhabi make Izzy sound jealous?
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:23
Hi ladies! has anyone seen bags of small plastic easter eggs around? (the ones you can fill with treats etc). Any idea if they are available at Lulu? Thanks in advance :) Have you tried Daiso Cheap and cheerful perhaps
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:18
I would be more concerned about being able to survice on that salary - it is really really low. I don't mean to sound negative but haven't Abu Dhabi removed the rent cap so accommodation can be advertised at whatever the LL want for rent
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 10:14
The 2 I would avoid are Barasti and Rixos Others are nice I am still a fan of Jumeriah Beach Park which is the cheapest
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 16:16
Just to update an old thread, I called and now their monthly membership is AED409 (for access to just the Oasis centre branch), and if you go off-peak hours from 6am till 3pm it's AED359 (or AED349, cant remember). Registration fee is AED 249 for today only (but they usually say that to pressure you to join!) I'm considering signing up again, I used to love their Bodybalance classes and it words out cheaper than going to Real Pilates or other places, since I would go about 2-3 times a week. I did not, however, like how pushy their sales people were and how much they annoy you when you want to quit by charging ridiculous fees, and that you stilll have to pay even when you want to freeze membership for a month :\ edited by sourskittleashnut on 08/04/2014 70 quid a month for a gym WOW
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 16:15
I third Jebel Ali Quiet, clean and lots of restaurants You actually feel as if you are on your holidays Check the link I sent on the best ones
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 16:13
Any Advice or help to quicken my quest. thanks aaaaaaaalot It is really hard to find a role whilst you are a resident of another country If the 2 countries mentioned are anything like the UAE it is near impossible for find work as an EA/PA unless you are resident and have country work experience Good Luck!
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 16:03
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 12:38
Have to say that I certainly don't miss the cloying heat of the ME and my DS enjoyed breathing good fresh air during his recent trip home for his dad's 65th birthday. Today it is bright, sunny and mild in Scotland :) Sooooo jealous :-)
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 10:54
Such a sad thing to happen. I do hope it was natural causes. She has always looked so skinny. I think she was in rehab in 2009 however do not know if that had anything to do with it :-(
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 10:12
Shocking..... is there a cause of death yet? 2 small children and DH not to mention Dad Very sad
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 10:11
Thanks Android to IOS is a pain in the b*m You can transfer all contacts via outlook and music is done through I tunes I transferred everything onto a memory stick from I Phone and then onto my Samsung There is information online that can help him Good Luck edited by sarahlou123 on 08/04/2014 Thanks Sarahlou123 but I am going the other way... I need to save all data on Samsung and move to Iphone. Now when he puts the SIM into iphone only some of his contacts are there. So he can not figure out which ones are there and what is missing, and how to ensure he has them all copied... I know to some this might sound simple but its very frustrating when you dont know how... Any more suggestions???? Thanks http://www.ehow.com/how_7155146_copy-contacts-sim-card-samsung.html This will help him copy his contacts to his sim The rest I cant help with I have done it all manually before which took hours
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 09:54
I am watching it tonight was busy last night :-) Was it good?
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 09:47
Morning All, My husband has recently bought an Iphone 5 and he needs to transfer the data from Samsung to Iphone 5... all contacts etc. We arent much use at this type of thing... Can anyone pls recommend a store or know someone who can help....he is driving me crazy trying to do it himself!! Thanks Android to IOS is a pain in the b*m You can transfer all contacts via outlook and music is done through I tunes I transferred everything onto a memory stick from I Phone and then onto my Samsung There is information online that can help him Good Luck <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 08/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 09:36
Hi ladies, I have had a live-out maid for the last 3-4 months. Everything is working out ok and she seems to like working for us. She lives with her family 10 min walk from us, has a ok salary which she says she is content with and friday-saturday of. Now I have reasons to suspect that she has been working extra on the weekends. I'm not sure, but small things ads up and I feel very lost. I asked her today about it and her reaction made me even more suspicius. But of course she denied it. What would you do in my situation? Just go on like usual until/and if I find out? And if I get evidens that she has been working extra, what to do then? Get rid of her. If she is moonlighting and gets caught as her sponsor you will incur a huge fine!
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 09:21
Do you guys actually find curb and seinfeld funny? would water watch paint dry. Me too especially Curb. Awful program
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Latest post on 07 April 2014 - 16:16
Oh my we had the same thing when I lived in a compound villa where the children would play outside at 5 – 6pm and the couple next door ( no children ) would complain that they have just come home from work and would like some peace and quiet ! Unfortunately, it went from bad to worse and we moved out  After living next door to a wannabe vampire for 2 years who came awake at 1am every night of the week and cooked her food on the balcony ( Don't ask) clomped around, banged doors, shouting, vacuuming, using the blender etc etc. I welcomed the children that have moved in They can scream all day if they want ( They do) but come 10pm it is silent :-)
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Latest post on 07 April 2014 - 15:18
If you live in a flat over a night club do you ask them to turn off the music at 9 pm? How about a villa next to a busy road; ask the cars to divert during your siesta? A compound pool means kids which means noise. They chose the location, they need to live with it. Well said!
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Latest post on 07 April 2014 - 13:33
Hi Ladies, DH has a birthday this week and decided I wil ltake him out for his favourite p0rk ribs, only I have no clue the best place to get them these days Please help Thanks Moo x Grand Grill at the Habtoor the best in Dubai! or Nezzasaussi in Al Manzil at Downtown edited by sarahlou123 on 07/04/2014 Whilst I agree that the ribs at the Grand Grill are superb, they are in fact beef ribs. I never knew that. Probably because I am stuffing my face with them :-)
 
 
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