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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 22:55
Wear something semi comfy and semi high shoes, otherwise it is a killer, and organize a private taxi otherwise it is a long day. I went last year, paid for premium tickets in hospitality as MIL was visiting and it was a total waste of money, food terrible, wine even worse, when you could actually get it! Definitely go for normal tickets and have loads of fun, people watching is a sport in itself!
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 22:52
It's a social occasion, not many people are there for the horses, just like not many people care about the rugby at the sevens... Or the golf at the road to Dubai, I mean they have the Left Bank wine bar on the 17th hole! Nobody is watching it!
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 21:24
I loved the movie too, I actually thought that the maids in TH had a much better life than most of the maids here. They all had weekends off, lived with their OWN kids and basically worked a regular working day,making the bus to work etc... Yes the racism was there, but isn't it here? It made think a lot about how our maid hasn't seen her daughter for 8 months and I slept pretty badly that night. It still gnaws at me, I work so need a maid before anyone bites my head off!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 22:20
The agency is a lovely wine bar in Madinat Jumeirah, also vintage wine bar in crown plaza. mahikinsounds like good fun as well. I hate 360 so I think you are making a good decision! Habpve fun and happy b'day!!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 22:17
We love the Els club in sports city! During the week it is cheaper, there are many golf courses here, look up golf in Dubai .com
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 22:15
I don't hink HRI has psychiatrists, only psychologists. It will be hard to get an appt tomorrow for anyone good, if it is really urgent see a GP and ask for emergency referral. Many meds can be bought over counter as well... Not advocating that by the way, but if it is an emergency.... Best of luck... Or try a hospital
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 22:27
Have a look at www.samuivillasandhomes.com lots of villas to rent and much cheaper than a hotel, don't forget to bargain!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 20:55
I went there before Christmas thinking, great, I can order a nice turkey... disgruntled even go in, they didnt have any meat out in their counters and the chickens were those disgusting tiny ones that are battery farmed... Not what inwould call a butcher. I was very disappointed. II think it is more geared towards Indian and Pakistan type of meats. Someone correct me if I am wrong! <em>edited by Snugs on 20/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 20:51
That's kind of like asking how long is a piece of string. Depends on the man and the relationship... A year would seem sufficient if it was particularly bad, otherwise he could be using it as an excuse to avoid intimacy. Good luck, sometimes you just have to be there quietly to show women can be trusted and not put any unreasonable demands on him!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 20:47
If you have a big enough group you can hire a limo! Look at Dubai exotic limo, or any other limo company here, it is about 350 per hour so if there are more than 8 of you it isn't much and you can arrive in style! We often do this for when we want to go somewhere on a Thursday night and there are more than 8 of us, you are at least guaranteed the car is coming, unlike a taxi on a Thursday night which are hard to come by where we live.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 22:31
HimPerces, do you have kids? I personally have found it too hard to stay that long, Is there a reason you have to stay that long? Personally, with a 3 and 5 year old, I would rather do three weeks in England and come back here, yes it's hot, but you are home!
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 23:16
There was one last year? Is there another coming? It wasn't the proper glee cast by the way!
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Latest post on 08 February 2012 - 23:13
I wouldn't give the vaccine, it has been heavily promoted by some governments because the pharmaceutical company lobbied for it. It is not a vaccine against cancer, it is a vaccine against an std that CAN cause it, plus, as others have said, the vaccine only protects against some strains. I don't think the benefits outweigh the risks of side effects, this has been widely documented. My advice is be well informed before making a decision.
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 22:46
The grand Hyatt in muscat is really lovely!
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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 22:12
I personally think that JT represents everything that is malignant about football, but isn't innocent until proven guilty something to strive for.... For those of you who dont know, JT was accused of racially abusing an opponent. You can see on YouTube what he did, and it certainly looks like he is guilty and he is the captain of the England football team. Thoughts?
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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 22:07
We love VH! So many green areas and when the interchange is in, soon, we will be less than 15 mins to Sheikh Zayed Rd,mfrom Hessa street.much better than Arabian Ranches!!!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 22:46
Also a Cara fan, been going for years and love them! They are the busiest shop for a reason!
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 21:17
Hi, there are a few more options now than there used to be. step by Step in Layan, Building Blocks in Motor City and Wonder Years in Victory Heights. My LO goes to Wonder Years, he used to go to step by step. Both are really good. SBs has a fantastic outdoor area. Hth
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 23:07
Our villa was very late too, but it is all forgotten now, we love living here and I am just glad that we didn't buy at Jumeirah golf estates! I think taking legal action could also involve a lot of emotional and monetary investment with a small chance of winning any compensation. Yes, it was a long delay, but if the credit crisis had happened a year earlier we could still be waiting for somewhere to live and have lost a lot of money. I guess it depends on how strongly you feel and the commitment you feel towards taking legal action. We've been here over two years now and think it is a wonderful place. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! There is a forum for VH residents and you might find a lot more information on there, just google it.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 20:51
Look on www.timeoutdubai.com they have all the restaurants listed by area and cuisine. There are soooo many to choose from it is hard to give a recommendation. My favorite is Rivington Grill overlooking the fountains, but we went to Maya for the first time (Latin American) and will definitely be back.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:24
It depends what you want a psychologist for, children, education, marriage, you would get more information from the peeps on here if you were more specific! Just trying to help!
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:13
That is bad luck, but it is too early for bad omens!
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 21:11
I liked Dr Anna, very nice, thorough and explains everything very well. I love Dubai London Clinic though so I am biased, have been going there for ten years simply because the support staff have been so great to me, through two complicated pregnancies.
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 23:27
The problem here is that metal sliding doors have no locks on them. We looked at having locks put on, and we needed to have them taken off the door frames and taken to al quoz for ten days whilst they fitted locks. We ended up putting blocks of wood below where the door slides open to block it, but it didn't take long for the kids to figure that trick out! Let's not forget Eric Claptons son fell out of a high rise in new York many years ago (tears in heaven anyone?) so it isn't just 'ignorant uneducated" people this can happen to. You have to always think about the worst case scenario...
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 23:17
I agree Claire, but it is an american's unaliable right to plead the fifth amendment and not be judged for it, complete boll***cks of course, but still a right! I think he deserved it, even longer! He was a happy enabler who took advantage of a sick person, his family, though, should have taken greater care of him, although I suppose they were ignorant of what was actually happening. So sad that it has come to this, my five year old ds loves MJ!
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:42
Agreed BM, if we do all end up with three days next weekend, that is a result! Most countries (I think) don't give days in lieu... Yeah!
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:10
I think it will, they normally announce public first... Good news I think! All that speculation about the 27th and nobody predicted MOVING new year! Does this mean restaurants can operate normally on Saturday?
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:09
Well, it is still early so the loudness wouldn't bother me too much, but making it so public is a no no, is the building on a compound type thing? You could just warn them, but I wouldn't call security, definitely not. Hth
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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 20:03
Anyone else heard this?
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Latest post on 04 November 2011 - 00:20
Always a positive slant!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 22:03
Thanks busy, I bear my soul and no responses! Won't bother next time, goes off sulking..
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 21:24
'like' Umm, I think I said that a lot, 25 years ago! <em>edited by Snugs on 03/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 21:21
Has moist been mentioned? Hate that word!
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Latest post on 03 November 2011 - 21:10
I just gave ours off until Tuesday, she was having dinner with her friend in her room and literally whooped with joy! I also gave them a couple of tinnies each, and then they both whooped! it's the small things in life eh!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 23:28
When you sleep on "one elbow" awake at the first footstep on a dubai tiled floor!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 22:29
If you want to be somewhere lively I would recommend the grand hyatt, or for really grown up, the Chedi. Have fun!
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 22:27
Spongey, I normally agree with you, but that comment is bang out of order! For the OP, I wouldn't call the police, but would warn them that I'd it continues you will be left with little choice. Good luck, noise pollution is a huge stressor and one you can live without.
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 21:59
Also I'm Estella and we have water, hope you figure it out soon, have you called dewa?
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 21:52
Look at your 'box' outside, sometimes kids think it is funny to turn your water off, it has happened a couple of times to us, pesky kids, I guess it is the modern way of ringing the doorbell and running away! I hope it is that simple for you!
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 21:05
The new place in motor city is great, Chi nails, it is further down the main drag towards victory heights, I have had my nails done there a few times and I think they are the best of any nail place in Dubai, and I love their beds!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 20:53
I know you will get people saying 'who cares' but I am with you on this, talk about playing the public and 'fans' like a fiddle!
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 20:51
Second for vintage! If it is out of the way there is also the agency in Madinat Jumeirah, great vibe, both inside and out.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 23:07
A review if anyone is thinking of going there. We had visitors last week and thought a penultimate night would be having drinks at bahri bar followed by dhow to restaurant. When I booked I asked for a table outside, they said they couldn't guarantee it and tables are booked at either 6:30 or 9:30. Too early or too late of you ask me, anyway we booked for the late table but called from bahri bar at 8:45 asking if we could come earlier... No, they said, all booked but we could come to the bar, which we did, at 9:00 and lo and behold more the five empty tables outside! So sat down eventually and ordered food, all fine but the food, when it arrived, was so below par that we refused to pay for it. It totally ruined the evening and ambience, especially since it was a celebration. The problem with the meals was quantity and quality. I ordered the beef rendang, and it literally had four cubes of beef (and I mean cubes). This at 120 dhs without rice! It took over an hour to sort out the bill, mine wasn't the only meal that was unacceptable, the Thai chicken curry had similar amounts of chicken in it it as well. The excuse given was that the chef had done 120 covers that night! So, think twice about going there, it relies too heavily on the view and not what customers want. I hate the way restaurants here try to make you eat when they want you to, and I wish they would appreciate the custom from expats.. Yes, I know they have to keep tables for hotel guests, but we are here all year round. Not a rant, but in case anyone is thinking of going there. I have given them my complete feedback and had no response.
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 22:09
Hi Scribs, I am sorry I can't help, just wanted to say all the best with your treatment, take care of yourself!!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 00:20
I guess some people are just insecure, I think that is a terrible thing to do and hope your dd didn't know about it, but am guessing she did. So sad that people act that way, let us know how it goes, and good luck!
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 23:50
Good on you moo moo, it won't be easy, but you are there for a good reason, keep that in mind. guiness, I am sorry you have had a bad experience with ex-wives. Some are reasonable though and will understand why the OP is going.. If I can hijack here, and I am sorry to the op, but my twin is newly divorced from what was one of my best friends for over 15 years. He is now tentatively dating and his potential girlfriend and she has told him that he cannot continue a friendship with me! We all have kids who are cousins, and I find this so depressing. Yes, I am sure it would be weird for her to meet me (we are identical twins) but surely you can't make rules like this? Sorry OP, I hope you don't mind but I do think that relationships outsidenthe actual marriage should remain...
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 22:59
Interesting perspective, but I think you missed the point, women typically have lowered self esteem after reading glossy mags because the images of perfection are unattainable for most people, and those images are often as portrayed in that video. If I make a fantastical pose in the mirror I sure as heck look better than if I face it square on, but can I go to work like that? Uhm, no...
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 23:29
Hiccup, love it!
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 23:28
There is an alcove in our garage, and we have a cooker with a gas bottle and shelves etc.. (all safe!) so it was pretty easy!
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Latest post on 06 October 2011 - 23:14
Ours uses the kitchen we set up in the garage for when we are home, and uses our kitchen when we are out during the day or if she is babysitting. If she is cooking strong curries she lights incense! Her doing, not our insistence. Hth
 
 
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