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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 12:09
this is an long shot...however, we have a business idea/concept that we researched and developed are looking to sell. we've been told there is a media city based company that specializes in sourcing concepts and packages them for sale. would anyone know that company's name?
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Latest post on 27 July 2014 - 15:01
sensasia is phenomenal for pregnancy massage. more of an experience and the price does reflect that. the one at emirates golf club i found to be more special than the one on the palm
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Latest post on 24 July 2014 - 11:14
depends what you're looking for. there are lots at gold and diamond park, i've used Cara for my mums wedding rings and they are very popular for aussies. but dubai diamonds does beautiful work and you can get exactly what he's looking for by communicating with them prior to his arrival? http://dubaidiamondcompany.com/ i find the gold souk is more for Indian style gold jewelry and the place is pretty intense in summer. good luck! it's definitely the place to get a ring, australia is extortionate for jewelry.
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 10:05
thanks oopsie-daisy, yes we have a spacious maids quarters w separate entrance to house. appreciate your tip re husband's sponsor.
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Latest post on 06 July 2014 - 09:50
thanks londiamond for your response - i just spoke w someone at residency and foreign affairs who said it was fine but just wondering if anyone has personal experience with this as i know sometimes there can be contradictions in the system.
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:01
sounds fantastic - thanks for the link. will definitely be there to support!
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 12:44
horizon mum2 - does josh do amazing sound looping and play harp by any chance? if so i saw him play at the fridge and he was sensational...will get there early to catch him.
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Latest post on 28 February 2014 - 09:19
has anyone seen this lately in stores in dubai. TIA
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Latest post on 25 February 2014 - 19:55
thought the same thing, appalling of 7 days to run it! in such poor taste.
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Latest post on 20 February 2014 - 19:26
the big party warehouse very near to the aviation club (and opposite medcare hosp) garhoud have them - or did a few weeks ago. its the anna character... god i love that movie far too much for a grown woman. good luck!
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Latest post on 08 February 2014 - 20:51
thank you for your posts and kind words. hopefully i can take her to an open meeting and help her start the journey
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Latest post on 02 February 2014 - 20:25
[url=https://www.facebook.com/ChampOfTheCamp?fref=ts'>link[/url'> here's a link to the movie fb page with screening info it's a great film, enjoy
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 20:48
next thursday night! thanks for the suggestions. i went through old threads and found a place in JLT that does salsa and "pole" classes so might try and find somewhere dubai marina side with a private dining room - again any suggestions welcomed
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 18:49
any ideas? would love to keep it all in one location. it's next week argh! maybe something fun like a class and dinner afterwards - would love some specific suggestions or success stories! TIA
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Latest post on 14 January 2014 - 20:01
second noor - he often gets his son to do deliveries. great every time
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Latest post on 06 January 2014 - 14:32
dish.ae are fab but generally will only supply staff with their own food. limetree also offer staff so perhaps you could order a few platters from them and some staff to help out. good luck
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Latest post on 03 January 2014 - 20:28
supermini2013 if you need extra info you can email me at i'd be happy to share my experience in more detail. let me know when you see this so i can delete my email id. :) edited to remove email <em>edited by scratch on 05/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 January 2014 - 10:52
this is the one i have..did lots of research and had 2 kids so the snack compartment came in handy for the toddler. [url=http://www.skiphop.com/product/bentoultimatediaperbag.html'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 15:17
yes and loved it, highly recommend. i did it with jasmine collins, . http://www.jasminecollin.com/ had a calm birth and a lovely calm little 1 year old.
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 12:32
we're looking for a weekend away with my MIL and 1 and 3 yo. we loved hilton RAK last year but looking for somewhere else that's a change. would love recommendations of hotels? TIA :)
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 10:01
bump?
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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 19:46
we've done our fair share of 14 hr trips with 2 kids oldest is 3 and i find breaking it up with snacks and meal times works well, lots of little activities and walks around the plane. you could even teach them some exercises (maybe yoga poses) just for the plane that you could do towards the back. i find moving about really helps. obviously load up on all their favorite techy stuff. portable lego boards are easy to make with an ikea box. pinterest would also be a great resource for travel games. best of luck to you all - i'm sure it will be easier than you think as long as you have lots up your sleeve.
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 16:06
bump just in case anyone lives in these villas and missed my original (if quite dull) post.
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:23
actually we ended up eating at noodle house and then had rice creamery for sweets...delish! thought the play ropes were great for kids and such a nice atmosphere :)
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 17:24
brilliant thanks a million
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 16:59
i saw that lots of retailers have opened on the new city walk (between emirates bank on al wasl and dubai mall fly over). anyone know which restaurants are there. i hear there is a cute fountain the kids will like but wondering what to feed them. TIA
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 22:06
thanks ladies! will check them out tomorrow.
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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 20:56
hi - first dress up party for our 3 yo this weekend and need a one stop shop for a cute prince costume or accessories? maybe a princess one for the 1 year old? advice greatly appreciated...probably should be sewing or gluing instead of EWing
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 14:25
anyone seen any around? i'm after plain white ones for a party. i could also use the mini ones you see with water dispensers sometimes. tia :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 14:23
this is a super late reply but wanted to say we bought one at dragon mart last week. if you still need info just msg and i'll send on more details.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 14:41
bummer, thanks anyway
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 14:38
hi aadams, sorry to be painful but was it "my toy store" at MOE or another shop? i just called them and they said they don't have it :( its the duplo for smaller kids.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 14:38
hi aadams, sorry to be painful but was it "my toy store" at MOE or another shop? i just called them and they said they don't have it :( its the duplo for smaller kids.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 14:00
bumping as we really need this dummy fairy to come :)
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 12:02
dish are the pros at this. i used to work with them and did a lot of these intimate dinner parties. they usually like you to have a staff member also but will work with you to design a great menu. henry at dish.ae
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 16:16
hi there. we just moved into umm sequim. you're welcome to collect the boxes we have here. perfect condition just used that once. all yours gratis or maybe for a small donation to k9 friends. you can email me at let me know when you get it and i'll remove my address :) <em>edited by scratch on 16/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 August 2013 - 21:25
we are just about to hire a sri lankan lady that was advertised to us to have poor english. she is a wife of a friend's maid's son who has been with them for 20 years so like an extension of their family. we met her on the weekend and while she said she had poor english as the day went on we realised her english was fine and she was just being very modest and a little shy. i think finding someone that "feels right" and is connected to your network and recommended is a big plus. mind you, this will be our first home helper so perhaps i am being naive. proof will be in the pudding i suppose. all the best, it's a hard decision - but my advice would be to get a better idea of her language skills.
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 16:01
hi abby_n_christina. i think we've both been in the same boat for a while :) if you mean shafat from arenco i've been stalking him as we quite like the arenco villas, even if they are a little run down. do you mean the ones on umm al sheif, or behind it? the depressing thing about the arenco ones is that they have all just put up the rents a ridiculous amount. the timing is terrible.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 14:35
thanks very much. we're now deciding between moulin rouge (because its a dinner/show and easier to book from abroad) and dinner in the eiffel tower. appreciate your feedback :)
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 08:38
i would love some advice about buying a dinner and show for my parents in paris. there was talk of the moulin rouge? many thanks in advance. budget about US $500...or am i being unrealistic with that budget? <em>edited by scratch on 18/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 June 2013 - 20:43
what age are these good for? thinking of getting one for my 2.5yo ds for a long trip to aust
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Latest post on 04 June 2013 - 20:20
i find when selling and buying that using email and not posting my phone number works best. it avoids tire kickers and you can send or request more images that way. both baby related things i've posted recently sold in days without annoying hagglers.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 14:25
we had a group of ladies from my mums group and did a "frying pan food adventure". we had a blast on the north african food safari and the organiser is wonderful. a van picked us all up from MOE and dropped us back after our adventure in Hor Al Anz. highly recommended! [url=http://www.fryingpanadventures.com/'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 13:24
bump for any arenco ladies?
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 20:39
hi lola31. there is an informal mums catch up weekly with greens mums. see link below. in winter we meet in al sidir but now that its a bit warm we meet at cheeky monkeys sunday morning. you can request to join the group on fb. i have a 2.5 year old and a 6 mo. [url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/449891001736360/'>link[/url'> :) <em>edited by scratch on 22/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 19:17
stay on a houseboat rather than a pokey hotel. best way to feel among the locals and you save money making your own meals from gorgeous farmer's markets right in the city. also second artis zoo...fantastic
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 20:57
i'm not sure. perhaps it makes processing easier for the school?
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 20:30
i got there at 5.50 and thought i'd be early..there were probably 50 people in the line ahead. the first man in the queue got there at 2.30. just after 6 they moved us all into the air conditioned hall where there were refreshments for sale. it was extremely well run and the principal was there informing us all of procedure. i was very impressed!
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 13:43
thanks ladies. we ended up at max burger on jum beach rd. nice play area and lovely looking restaurant. burgers were on the average side though it must be said. though i did like the healthy side options, salad and juice instead of fries and soda.
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 21:24
night by night we've had improvements this week. a few things i think are helping. wearing him out big time before dinner (i take him for a big scooter ride). and kiwispears we picked up the groclock as well and he seems to respond well to it and understand what sleep time means. i'm also limiting the midday sleep to 2 hours when i know he'd like more. thanks for your feedback on this one!
 
 
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