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Latest post on 20 June 2016 - 22:06
Yes it is...Australia is on the list of countries that are allowed to exchange their permanent driver’s licence from their home country for a Dubai driving licence.
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Latest post on 10 May 2016 - 23:30
Yes, you smartee. Thanks for replying...find me easy at my username here at gmail dot com.
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Latest post on 10 May 2016 - 12:21
How can I get in touch with you?
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Latest post on 21 February 2016 - 21:28
Lovely Admin, have the winner been announced? If yes, alas, I am not among them.:( If not, maybe, maybe....:biggrin:
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 21:44
I DON'T need to explain myself to you but I do it so as to clear things: I asked OP to contact me about the hair extensions because I wanted to give her a hand. And since you brought up the subject of diamonds, you must have dug long through the threads to find this, I also said I can help and to contact me because this is my business: I design bespoke jewellery! And if I say this is my business I am faulted for promoting my business here. If I offer to be contacted in order to offer the same service like Cara for example (a place you all know and promote freely) I am again faulted. I chose once to withdraw from this forum because some unsavory comments ( I think you know well what I mean...even though you changed your user name, style is the same), I came back and now I definitely will just say good bye to this place! Play nice ladies, and hope the newcomer will not be scared off by certain users here!
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 15:51
As Cowboy says the shop upstairs in Beach Centre has real hairpieces. and as saralou mentioned there are many salons too that sell them. Take care with posters who ask to contact you by email to tell you where to find something when they could easily just openly post the name of the shop where they bought the item. It does not make sense for you to have to contact a third person personally to know the name of a store. I do not get the need for the secrecy, there's nothing to stop anyone recommending retail stores by name directly on here and others could find the info useful too. OMG...I feel that you're referring to me in this post! The reason I asked her to contact me is because I have bought my extensions not from a shop but from a lady that brings them. I don't apologize for NOT posting the lady's number or name here, I did that for obvious reasons. I am a member of this forum for 6 years, not posting too much unless I can give a useful info or advice or asking for same. So, she's safe contacting me, no hidden agenda and no monsters lurking in the shadows....:) :)
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Latest post on 22 July 2015 - 21:23
Did you manage to get my address before was deleted? Is my name here at the most known g....and is at dot com.
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Latest post on 21 July 2015 - 21:43
@britishlady225.... I can tell you better. :) :):)
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Latest post on 20 July 2015 - 16:06
I bought mine here, 18", russian natural hair, 7 pcs with 750 dhs a while ago. Now might be a bit expensive but is worth!
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Latest post on 17 July 2015 - 19:34
My friend is a brilliant makeup artist. You can check out her work on Facebook or Instagram: FB is Makeup By Sonia and Instagram is @makeupbysonia18. She is brilliant!
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Latest post on 14 July 2015 - 00:09
I can recommend the lady where I bought mines from...drop me an email, my username here at gmail.com. Natural hair, really good
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Latest post on 27 June 2015 - 12:48
Ooooh, definitely Asateer tent at Atlantis...superb, simply superb! But, for a 1st Iftar I would go the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural understanding...it is worth!
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Latest post on 22 June 2015 - 22:05
Check a list here... http://mydubaimycity.com/blog/article/restaurants-in-dubai-are-open-during-the-day-during-ramadan
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Latest post on 20 May 2015 - 13:58
I simply love, love, love my Kindle paperwhite!!! Can read without any problem in the sun, has a nice touch, is very light, I just love it. And as for books, download in any format then convert into azw3. format for kindle with Calibre!! I have, this way, all the new best sellers.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 12:36
My whatsapp calling didn't work on data plan, only on wi-fi. When I spoke on Whatsapp or Skype with my kids in Europe and Canada, they were on data plan. Only here seems to work only on wi-fi the whatsapp calling. <em>edited by simoralu44 on 10/05/2015</em>
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 11:30
Sorry, we're giving out of date information. I think for most of us, when we went to download Skype that was the case. I didn't know it had changed. No need to be sorry :) Yes, used to be blocked years ago...
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 10:56
The chalks are perfect for a temporary fancy color. You can find in Dragon Mart at very cheap price, no reason to pay too much at Pastels or any other salon.
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 10:54
Once you have the calling enabled on Whatsapp, calling while on wi-fi connection is not a problem. Also, I don't get why people are advised to download Skype before they arrive here...Skype website is no longer blocked here, you can download Skype and use it for computer to computer or computer to mobile or mobile to mobile, and I am not talking here about calling with Skype credit! Viber still works, Oovoo works, but all mostly while on wi-fi not on data plan.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 17:08
I don't want to enter in a debate with you ThirdCultureFamily, but since I run a textile factory for 12 years and had to go through numerous inspections in order to be accredited to manufacture for major brands, and some high-street ones as well, I know that the required standards are the same no matter for which market are destined. And I wouldn't really berate the quality of the work done in China either...do you own an iPhone Fairy Dust?? Not all Chinese goods are bad quality, to generalize is not fair to millions of people working and doing a great job!!! <em>edited by simoralu44 on 27/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 11:29
Actually, each factory making branded stuff has to have the same standard! They go through thorough inspections before being given an order for the brand. In a branded staff you pay years of of work to bring the brand where is now on the market, loads of funds invested in marketing, PR, advertising...and last, but not least the quality of the used material, the quality of making, etc...thing is more of the copies are made in the same factories, by the same workers and with the same fabric so, judge for yourself. As for the non-branded stuff...you can get amazing quality at very small price. But yes, branded staff should cost more, because was more invested in it. Nowadays though, the prices are sky high...some times, unjustified.
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 11:24
I really don't care about the thumbs down, I got 11 now and I don't frickin' care, but those thumbing down must have a blast doing it :biggrin::P:party:
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:59
They were supposed to be a sort of added value, for some scoring...I guess...instead they are use as a sort of mini-bullying ...you don't like the poster, for whatever reason, no matter what the post is about...thumbs down. You belong to the gang, thumbs up!! Let's see how many thumbs down I get for this post...
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:50
Thanks touimi and also big thanks for the thumbs down!!! Keep going!!
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 23:48
Anything in the Mirdif/Warqa area???
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 21:55
Thx, I just wanted more info for her!
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 20:48
Nobody knows?? :( :( so ,any views and no answer....
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Latest post on 26 April 2015 - 18:48
To all lovely ladies that are connected/work for Emirates group: can you please tell me where are the areas for cabin crew accommodation. I am asking because the daughter of a friend is about to take a job with Emirates but she woyldn't like to live in the company's accommodation but somewhere nearby so she can take advantage of the Emirates buses. Appreciate your help.
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 11:54
Yogurt is high in calcium and protein. But make sure to only choose yogurts that do not contain artificial sweeteners or added sugars. Yogurts with active bacteria can act as a probiotic and are good for your dog’s digestive system. Our Danes love their kibble with yogurt almost every morning!! As for cheese, only as a treat and they also love it.
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Latest post on 13 April 2015 - 00:07
Thy'rebup, just got them. Yaaaay! Funny thoug, should have been only first episode...all 4 are great!!:party:
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 11:35
Try VenoCare Dubai, seen their work.See their FB page, https://www.facebook.com/VenoCareDubai, they organize monthly events to get to know them. They have an event in April as wel.. No, I am NOT working for/with them. :biggrin:
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 14:35
Jander66, Fiat500 answered to you on the other thread you were asking about tortoises. She asked you to leave your contact details there so she can get in touch. African spur tortoises are classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List, and listed on Appendix II of CITES. You can travel with them as long as you have the proper documents. We have 2 and definitely they will come with us wherever we go. OP, these tortoises grow very big, our bigger one has almost 50 kg, so you need appropriate environment for her. They like to wander around and dig. They are a long life commitment, seeing they get to 100yo. So please co sider carefully before adopting one!! <em>edited by simoralu44 on 02/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 13:30
Around 4200 AED
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 18:20
I sold gold in the G&D Park in the morning earlier this year. I was talking about Gold Souq!!!
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 17:17
Gold Souq-usually you see the posted signs with " We buy used gold" outside the shops. Beware, not having the receipt they will buy the gold only after 5 pm, that is the rule. You have to have an id with you (passport or Emirates ID). Gold price is quite low now, so don't expect more than 70-75 dhs/gram for 18k. Even less. <em>edited by simoralu44 on 15/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 12:28
Been living in the area for the last 9 yrs and love it. It is NOT in the middle of nowhere at all, has lots of shopping centres and malls and small shops, Rshidyia metro station is close, reachable by bus -directly or by taxi, buses-plenty and very convenient, gyms/parks/medical centers in the area, so yes, it is a nice and quiet place to live!!!
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 16:52
Funny though..when I connect through a veepeen, it works far better...strange!!! <em>edited by simoralu44 on 10/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 15:46
Cant believe this... so is it true?... i thought it was just a conspiracy theory... someone told me a month or so back that telecommunication companies will make the internet service slow so that people would upgrade their packages for better service... i too have been facing this problem and thought it was just my laptop giving me trouble... maybe there was some truth to the story after all... what you say? I'm on a data package on my mobile...maximum data...so nothing to do with an upgrade..slow, slow, slow
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 14:14
I don't think is unfair...they don't vet their drivers, they don't pay for a license (like the taxi companies), I have no clue about their insurance, I would NOT trust them here or in Europe.
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 11:03
Is not only Etisalat...Du also has speed problems...is unnerving. Called them several times, they said they had a cable problem and is sorted out...doesn't seem to me as it is slow, slow, slow, pages not loading...
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 13:48
Happened to me just couple of weeks ago...and no, no one stopped and no police came! Road assist is one option (through insurance better, no credit cards here as we don't want them) or just have a number of a guy with a tow truck...they practically work 24/7!!
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 07:56
We-re far from being the dreamy type but in almost 9 years we never had an incident!!! I know, never say never...but to see a burglar climbing a 3m high fence, the road facing one, in a residential area with many people at home during day-locals mostly, going through this trouble just be met by two 140 pounds dogs with big mouths and sharp teeth...wish to see that!!! :biggrin: Seen it done! First they poison you dogs then break into your house. NEVER leave your property unlocked. In the holiday periods break-ins are rife in certain areas and don't think there aren't inside jobs going on either. Most break-ins I heard of happened in the gated communities...where is easy access to the main door, walls are almost not there...and to poison my dogs...difficult,as they don't eat from no one else but us and to they'll be on you before you know they're there...but as you said, NEVER leave your doors unlocked :) :)
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 07:17
We-re far from being the dreamy type but in almost 9 years we never had an incident!!! I know, never say never...but to see a burglar climbing a 3m high fence, the road facing one, in a residential area with many people at home during day-locals mostly, going through this trouble just be met by two 140 pounds dogs with big mouths and sharp teeth...wish to see that!!! :biggrin:
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Latest post on 29 November 2014 - 19:35
We NEVER lived in a compound, we only lived in an independent villa in the Mirdif area and never felt unsafe!!! Actually, there are times when we don't even bother to lock the doors when we go out shopping or the likes...it is safe!! <em>edited by simoralu44 on 29/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 19:39
I just want to answer the question that OP asked directly. No, 1000 is not nearly enough for the expense you mention. Here are my rough calculations: Fitness classes: average 50 and 100 dhms per group class x twice a week - 650 dhm a month Breakfasts (to network, meet friends etc): on average 70 dhms(15-20 for a coffee, 30-50 hot dish, tip) x twice a week - 600 dhm a month Lunches (to network, meet friends etc): depending where you go, but unlikely to go to a food court, so say 100 on average x twice a week - 850 dhm a month Haircut - 200 dhms I haven't even mentioned nails or make up or presents or clothes and the total is already at 2,300. So if your situation is such that you get a certain budget from your DH - you need to ask for more than 2000. The words "get a certain budget from your DH" just make me cringe!!! We are in 21st century...marriage is a partnership, where both husband and wife are EQUAL, no matter who earns more...so they get to decide together on their joint income and expenses...se getting a fixed budget from DH is a big NO NO!!!!
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 19:20
Carambar, what you just said sounds like: oooh, he brings the money, he pays and saves and she is spending!!! A marriage is more than this...
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 18:56
Same here Admin!!! We love you, give us the avatars...:angel::evil:
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 18:52
Same thinking here: are you his wife or his employee?!?! My husband burst into laughter when I read him your post! Sorry, I don't mean to be rude or insensitive but...really!?!?! :angry:
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 18:02
I am also waiting for my avatar..:( :( was under revision...still nothing yet!!
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 14:17
No, I would not!! You need to delegate OP otherwise you'll not find anymore pleasure in doing it. Delegate, delegate, delegate...
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 14:14
Everywhere: every supermarket (C4, Aswaaq..etc), every mall...hard to miss.
 
 
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