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Latest post on 21 April 2012 - 21:57
Dr. John Bouillon in Healthcare City has both excellent credentials as he is Johns Hopkins trained, and has an excellent reputation. My husband used him when he required surgery on his knee, would highly recommend him.
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 07:25
Hi chippy, I found a great supplier online Who are based just behind International City, and they will deliver! Go to www.officeoneuae.com. I called them, and spoke to an agent who sent me a quotation and I placed the order via email. You can buy a flip chart that doubles as a whiteboard 345AED they do have whiteboards around 6,000 They are very efficient,I ordered one day, delivered to me by 2pm the following day COD. Perfect. Good luck:)
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Latest post on 15 April 2012 - 23:11
Hi Nippy, just to let you know when we first moved into the Ranches ate last year, one of our cats went missing for 11 days, and came strolling in one night, looking much thinner, so don't give up hope. Also a good idea to hand the flyers to the security guards. I heard of one guard who knocked on every door in one of the developments when a stray cat was found until the cat was reunited with its owner.hope you receive good news soon :)
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 22:51
I was in Banana Republic a few weeks ago and they had some nice shorts, Dubai Mall, perhaps call to save a wasted journey. Sorry, no idea re the floaty chiffon number :) enjoy the evening
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Latest post on 06 April 2012 - 15:35
We have a subscription with Du, we called last night explained we wished to add the ESPN package, we were told to switch off the decoder, switch it on again and hey presto it was added to our channels....as simple as that. If you contact OSN directly if you're package is through them it should be pretty straightforward to upgrade. Happy husbands :)
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 15:44
Hi there, there is you're agent and the sellers agent, they should coordinate the next steps to tie, after all that is what you are paying him/ her for. As soon as both parties agree to the selling/ buying price you both sign an MOU, and more importantly both sign a cheque to the opposite party for 10% of the total cost. So if either party then backs out the other person will be able to cash this cheque. These are usually held by one of the agents. If you have already agreed mortgage terms with your bank they will then contact the seller, you will all have to meet to sign the pperework and approx a month later if everything is in order you proceed to the land department to put the property in your name. A that point all money owed for agents fees, fees to the land dept have to be paid that day. It is straight forward but your agent needs to be more proactive and if they are a member of RERA they should know this. Their ID will be checked at the land dept, and if they are not a member of RERA will not be allowed into the signing.
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Latest post on 30 March 2012 - 06:58
Hi Monnie, would also second the giant redwoods, a must see. If you're driving down Pacific Coast Highway, halfway between SF and LA is Hearst Castle would highly recommend a visit, google it, Santa Barbara also a great place to spend the day, and stay overnight. :)
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 07:39
Can highly highly recommend Twenty Twenty properties they were excellent when we bought our house, I believe they also do rentals 04 3116 709
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 07:34
Hi Ginee, Just read you're post now, so maybe late, but I can highly recommend supermaids, I used them whilst houseboy on leave and had the same maid for the entire month 3 times per week 4 hours a visit. They are super organized, very thorough, this is the second year I have used them, 04 3241330
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 07:18
Forgot to mention Paul lives in the ranches and I'm sure he will be happy to show you the work they have completed there,, I visited a garden yesterday of one recently completed where they built a pool and landscaped also, and it was simply stunning.
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 07:15
Hi Enasoso,we are currently having our garden landscaped with Toscana who are doing a wonderful job, they also build pools, I can't recommend them highly enough take a look at their website toscanalandscaping.com they have won Emaars garden design of the year competition for the past 2 years. Give Paul a call on 050 705 5437 :)
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 04:39
I have used Super Maids and they are excellent, punctual, polite and do an amazing job, very very thorough. They charge 35 dhs an hour and well worth it. Very happy to recommend them :)
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 04:34
Just posted a reply for donating cd's and suggested Holy Trinity thrift shop on Oud Metha, just before DESS, they will we delighted to receive children's clothing. They open after 10 am most days, close at lunch and re open in the afternoons.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 04:25
After our garage sale we still had so many cd's so I donated them to the thrift shop at Holy Trinity. It's on Oud Metha just before DESS on the same side of the road. They are open from around 10 am, they will gladly accept most things.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 04:18
I agree with San, the salads are amazing at Baker and Spice, there are always at least 10 options to choose from, all fresh and healthy combinations. As a added bonus you can sit outside ( when the sandstorms have departed) and watch the fountains :)
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 06:05
I can second Kaz1, Toscana are wonderful, their designs are amazing and the completed work beautiful, we were very happy with the work they did for us.;)
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 23:29
I can second Div's recommendation Le Paradis is perfect if you have children,, lots of water sports which are included in the fees, additional payment for water skiing. They also have a golf course perfect for hubby's who golf. Their sister hotel Dinarobin is located on the same peninsula and is also really nice, smaller than Paradis, and guests can use both facilities, restaurants etc. we have stayed at both hotels and they really do like children. I wouldn't hesitate to book at either hotel, my preference is Dinarobin, lovely villas that surround their own pools, which are scattered throughout the development, all recently upgraded. We used a great agent based in the UK, let me know if ou require her contact details, very helpful :)
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Latest post on 03 February 2012 - 22:48
To Pomegranite.....EVERY company, small business, corner shop, mobile hairdresser,, you name it requires a trade license to operate a bussiness. The free zones in Dubai, Jebel Ali, Dubai Airport, JLT, Dubai Healthcare City also require a trade license to operate, they are only allowed to conduct business within that freezone.
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 21:52
Really sorry to hear that, it sounds painful, I can highly recommend Dr.John Bouillon he is Johns Hopkins trained so of course has excellent credentials, he took care of my husbands knee recently is very reliable, a straight talker, no beating around the bush. Give him a call in 04 4298292 Good luck :)
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 23:40
Eli1979 honestly if you're back is as bad as you describe you really do need to seek the advice of a Doctor, you need to find out what is causing the problem, only that way can you start to treat the case not just the symptoms the way a Physio would do. I have always used Dr.Charles Jones 04 4298292 . He is very thorough, have recommended many friends to him. Remember this is you're back we are talking about, I would want to seek a Doctors opinion, something like a sore shoulder I would seek a physio but not my back.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 06:58
Hi, we use mike for my husbands softball team shirts, so they do make larger sizes, he will pretty much do as you ask, contact is 0508435347, he's based in karma, not too difficult to find.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 06:47
I go to Lunettes in Jumeirah Centre and see Dr, Beroozian he is wonderful, have been going to him for years. Call to make an app 043492270
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 06:39
I agree with Plum2, just moved into AR a few months ago and went through the same choices, we decided that AR was a more completed community, whereas VH feels like a building site, surrounded by unfinished skyscrapers, and no idea when they will be completed. We were looking to buy and have to disagree we thought the finishing standards in Alvorada much higher, and as Plum 2 said some Palmeras are a great size, some owners have also extended giving even more living space. Lovely bike trails and play areas for children.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 06:26
I would go to Jorg the chiropodist on Beach Road, when it comes to anything foot related he is the expert, 043484092
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 06:21
Hi there, I can highly recommend Adam from Twenty Twenty Propertues, he helped us with our recent purchase in AR, highly professional and knowledgable of the real estate market. He is the owner of the company, and very reliable. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to you. In a minefield of unreliable Real Estate Agencies and Agents, it's refreshing to be able to trust someone in the real estate business. Give him a call on 0551062043 :)
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 18:19
Hi Amel, I have been using Mona at Naill Station in Town centre for both threading and waxing she is from India and does a fantastic job, she is great at threading lovely shape and tints them also. I have been going to her for years with no complaints, will post their phone number later...can highly recommend her :)
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 23:31
Dr. Charles Jones also in Dubai Healthcare City has sorted me out and numerous fiends he really is the Guru of bad necks and bad backs and an expert on anything sports related. For anything as serious as a disc problem or sciatic nerve pain I wouldnt trust a physio you needs to see a Dr to get his opinion, he can then refer you to a physio but for something serious you need someone with experience. I wouldn't trust anyone else in Dubai , he has magical hands, and you can certainly trust what he says omething quite rare I find in Dubai. 04429 8292 Good Luck <em>edited by Sophie27 on 19/01/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 23:36
The person you need to see is Dr.Kathrin Trelles at Vilafortuny, so experienced she is a true perfectionist, 04 3943618 she is wonderful I wouldn't hesitate to go to her. Good luck
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 00:07
I can second Sage and Onion recently bought sheets in Pottery Barn fantastic quality with a choice of thread count if the have the 700 I would recommend them...amazing
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 17:48
Hi there, sciatica can be so painful, DH has previously suffered, you really need to understand what is causing the nerve to be pinched. He goes to see Dr. Charles Jones who is wonderful. He managed to sort him out really quickly. 04 4298292
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 23:18
Hi Bird, we visited for the first time last July, we rented a lively villa with pool at Aphrodite Hills directly from the owners, a really helpful British Couple, and it was fantastic. Overlooking the golf course, husband played daily, restaurants on site, supermarket also there but little pricey or a 10 minute drive for more competitive prices if you want to do your own bbqing. We were 25 mins from Paphos,lovely beaches and other cultural activities. 25 minute drive up into the Trudos mountains. We loved it so much we booked to go back again this year. I can give you the link to the villa if you're interested. 2 bedroom, maid once a week, the owners send you a cery comprehensive list of rearaurants in the area, places of interest etc, can highly recommend it :)
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 23:07
From what I understand Discovery Gardens is very difficult to get out of first thing in the mornings, very heavy traffic.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 22:48
Yes, would also recommend George
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 15:00
Hi there, my husband just bought me an amazing set of speakers to go with my ipad 2 they are by Harman house called JBL i believe, and he bought them from plug ins. They come in various sizes, a larger set for the kitchen smaller for the bedroom but the sound quality is amazing. They wil fit either ipad 1 or 2 but its a tight fit for ipad 1.
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 07:26
It's at the a barracuda beach resort in Um Alquwain near the water park....if you have GPS type the name in....it is really amazing,,has to be seen to be believed!
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 07:23
I went to see Dr. John Bouillon who was trained at Johns Hopkins in the USA,. He is excellent, great bedside manner and did a first class job for me on a similar problem. I know he sees many of the US military who fly in from Iraq, don't think My friend would would be calling Dr, Tarabuchi a guru after her knee op......still experiencing problems :( Dr.Bouillon 044298292
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 17:51
Hi Susa, A friend of mine suffers from Scoliosis and she went to see Dr. Charles Jones at California Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Center located in Dubai Helalthcare City 044298292 He is a very well known and respected Chiropractor and Dr of Sports Medicine, he and his team of Physiotherapisrs helped to sort out my friends problem, but of course every case will be different....Good Luck
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 17:40
A Rancher perhaps you could help me do you use anyone to clean your upstairs windows? I have yet to locate a company to take care of this. TIA
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 17:36
Hi Dubaigirl, We just moved into Alvorada 2 months ago, we love it here. As you say the development is newer in certain areas such as Alvorada, Mirador, Le Collection. I would totally agree with clairehdp, bills depend upon the size of garden house etc, but we just paid 3,500 for a DEWA bill for 6 weeks and this included a sprinkler system for the garden and pool. If you have not secured a realtor yet I can highly highly recommend the one we used he was WONDERFUL! And let me tell you I tried a few before meeting Adam, and heis a breath of fresh air in comparison to the others. He secured a wonderful deal for us on a wonderful house. If you would like further details let me know. We love living here, and if you have dogs they will love it too, as EMAAR are one of the few developments which welcome them :)
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 22:08
We made a trip a week ago and they had just opened the finer foods section, I can really recommend the chocolate panettone it's delicious and lovely selection of cheeses :)
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 16:10
Ladies, the reason the salon prices are high is because they pay for a trade license, rent, pay for staff visas, salaries. They are inspected by the municipality to ensure all the products used are safe and will not harm either the client or members of staff. There are quite a lot of dangerous products out there which claim to be keratin and in fact are highly toxic....would you know what you're buying, would you know the difference between something safe or something that could damage your lungs? Im very surprised that Expat Woman allows their site to be used in this manner, it is potentially dangerous and to be honest illegal.
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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 23:59
I would go to Dr.Mauriio Viel in Healthcare City, he is so pleasant, very easy to talk to, I have seen his results which are wonderful. He has a beautiful clinic where he carries out all his procedures. You know the standards are high for any clinic operating within Healthcare City, which is comforting for a anyone thinking of undergoing surgery.
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 16:40
Not such a happy experience with them... i guess they like doing small jobs but trying to get a quote back from them took 10 days and the excuse was that 'they were busy' well i guess they won't be for too long if they don't follow up on customers already visited... the call out fee is deducted from any work carried out... good luck!
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 16:19
we visited Cyprus for the first time this summer, husband avid golf fan so we stayed at the beautiful Aphrodite Hills. I rented a 2 bedroom villa with its own pool directly from the owner in the UK and it was just perfect right on the golf course about 45 mins drive from Larnaca airport. We took the Emirates flight that left dubai at 08.30 and were in the villa by 1pm, sitting by the pool wine in hand by 3pm... really perfect. We enjoyed it so much we have already booked again next summer. We were approx 20 mins from Paphos and 10 mins from the new Nick Faldo golf course, Elea. Stunning beaches in the area also :)
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 16:14
I agree 100% with the previous posting please please do not try to save money we are talking about your face.... I too go to Dr. Viel at the London Centre for Aesthetic Surgery, he is an absoloute wizard when it comes to botox, he will not leave you with a frozen face, I wouldn't go anywhere else. 04 3752396 At the end of the day you really do get what you pay for, and using discount coupons for botox is seriously asking for trouble, it could be thinned down with who knows what....
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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 16:02
We are waiting for the designer to come and take a look and take measurements, it really does depend on what you require I think. We already have a pool so it is literally landscaping, lighting tiling, water feature etc.
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 17:58
I would highly recommend Paul Fackerell, I have seen his work and he is excellent contact details 0552024888, very reasonable prices and he is able to translate your ideas.
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 17:37
She may want to check the pet shop at AR and in Motor Citybas they accept missing cat posters from the owners. Also the notice boards at Le Marche and Spinneys
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 17:31
What products do they use and has anyone been?
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 17:27
New to AR are the dry cleaners good?
 
 
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