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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 11:01
Have heard that the brunch at the Movenpick on the Walk is very good. The Talk is pretty good--we liked it. Although it's at the base of the Palm-not quite Marina--the One and Only brunch is one of my most favorite thus far. But then again, I haven't been to many different places. No its on JBR Walk! Great food... Service can be a bit to be desired though. You have to be abit...Ahem.... Vocal! Right, it is, but it's called "The Talk" if you are referring to the Movenpick's brunch. Hmmm... Yes its called The Talk.... And its at The Movenpick... And its on JBR Walk.... Phew!! Thought The Talk is in Sofitel :D lol <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 29/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 10:59
I live in Dubai Marina and there's a lot of single and young couples in my buidling (and good looking :D ) - most are europeans/ westeners (say 75%)
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 15:08
I just googled where to purchase some skincare for my daughter in Dubai. Souq.com came up. Has anyone used this website..is it safe/reliable? TIA I just bought something from them 3 weeks ago. After your purchase someone from Souq.com will call you to verify your order. Product came after 3 days. Good luck!
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 14:17
To wake up in the morning and find out it is raining outside (oh how I miss back home) while cuddling your partner :D sigh....
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 14:14
Interesting to know, thank you. Hope it continues to help you TA. Thanks GM. I hope so too as I was about to fly next month to Europe to sort other treatment ie witch doctor :D yeah seriously I was that desperate. LOL
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 14:04
Wow, good for you! Where was this? Thanks GM. It was at Neuro Spinal Hospital in Jumeirah, she is a licensed physiotherapist. We did the acupuncture for only 10-15 minutes but the effect is unbelievable. I still have 3 more sessions left.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 10:49
None. Only 2 costa coffee shops in shoreline apartments, one beside Bidi Bondi and the other one is beside Honey and Milk.
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Latest post on 27 March 2012 - 10:46
I am with Neuron - they covered my Colposcopy and biopsy but when result was HPV they rejected the next streatment which is Cryosurgery. I just received today a quotation from Dubai London Clinic with Doc Anna - AED 4500 all in all.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 15:59
I recommend this to families with kids, really entertaining and worth it. Performers are all hired from different part of the world. Great stuff!
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 13:55
I stayed in their beach villa, really nice!! We had our own mini infinity pool just outside our villa with couple sundeck fronting our pool and an outdoor bathtub and shower. The villa’s interior is so great with a view of the beach. If youre a beach person you’ll love to stay here. You need to ride a speed boat to be able to reach this resort hence it is very private and quiet. Very romantic:cool: <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 25/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 11:24
There's an offer now in Cobone for live DJ AED 711 for four hours http://www.cobone.com/deals/dubaipremium/mobeevents-dj-for-events/6940
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 10:07
I asked one in the Mall of the Emirates once and they said 10,000AED a month, which is why the prices are so high MOE is from AED 35000-45000 per month now. Madinat Jumeirah Souq strating from AED 18,000 to AED 25,000 depending on the location. DFC Starting from AED 20,000 IBN I think is AED 18,000 but i close my shop in IBN as traffic was too low. Surprisingly, I made good money in Souq Madinat Jumeirah. I tried JBR Covent Garden Market too for 3 years in a row, I gave up. People were just looking around, rent is usually AED 550 per day. Thanks for the info!!! I have tried to talk to Madinet so many times. Never got a clear answer. Do we need a trade license for them or like the Covent Garden do we work under their trade license as a stall? Trade license is a must in Souq Madinat Jumeirah, Contact person is Marion- She is lovely, strict though.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 09:55
I did it! I signed up! They have a promotion and I paid only 381 aed to get started:) Feeling healthy already lol Marroosh Congrats!! AED 381 for platinum membership??
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 09:53
TanAmbassador, can I ask you another question? When you book a kiosk in the locations you mentioned below, do you need to have a Dubai trade license or can you book the space under a free zone license? TIA! In Covent Garden Market you don’t have to have a license as you will be under their license (Covent) but they will ask you to pay them 350 AED per month for using theirs. In the malls, you must have a business license. I am not sure if free zone license is acceptable as I know such license is only valid to do business inside free zone. Malls are not free zone.
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 09:47
I have the Suite level 4 ticket for this year they are worth AED 6,500 each ticket - free buffet and booze all day (really good food) and the view is just breath taking!! I had the same last year and it's worth all the penny!
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 15:14
Hi there, if you work in Knowledge Village, why not pop into their gym there, it is a well kept secret but there is a FF in KV just outside of the foodcourt. It used to be another gym but FF took it over about 4 months ago and it is really nice. It runs classes and has lovely changing rooms! BTW I pay 399 per month for Platinum membership. I also work in KV but tend to use the Media City gym as I love their classes and as other say the instructors are really good. HTH You pay 399 and I pay 450 as platinum, how did you do that!?? I even thought mine is already discounted as I work for Dubai World which apparently they said they give 'huge' discount to its emplyees blah :\:
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 15:10
I asked one in the Mall of the Emirates once and they said 10,000AED a month, which is why the prices are so high MOE is from AED 35000-45000 per month now. Madinat Jumeirah Souq strating from AED 18,000 to AED 25,000 depending on the location. DFC Starting from AED 20,000 IBN I think is AED 18,000 but i close my shop in IBN as traffic was too low. Surprisingly, I made good money in Souq Madinat Jumeirah. I tried JBR Covent Garden Market too for 3 years in a row, I gave up. People were just looking around, rent is usually AED 550 per day.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 10:46
Just gave them a call, kids on their snack break:) The Sales person will call me back. Since when can't receptionists give you a price? lol FF have their own sales persons as they usually have so many products, services, schemes and promotions going on every month.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 10:38
I pay AED 450 per month as a Platinum Member - I can use all FF in UAE including the DMC Platinum branch which I find it great. If you only want a standard membership (still unlimited classes but won’t be able to use platinum branches) you pay I think AED 350. Atop of it is a one time membership fee of AED 1000 I think (free first month with 3 personal training sessions) FF classes are great, esp DMC instructors are high quality instructors. They are opening a huge FF in Motorcity this month – should be awesome!! <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 22/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 16:41
It is pertinent to the advice you are given though, and nothing to be embarrassed about. You need more time to get to know this guy and his children, it seems like you might be rushing into this, so take some time. Thanks jess. I am traveling to his country on June and August for 2 weeks each visit to meet the family and kids and see what it feels like to be in his country :) yes you're defo right, shouldn't rush and take time to know him and his fam more. x
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 15:54
Because I read her posts... If TA broke up with a guy she was engaged to only last year, i'm surprised that she would even consider going through the motions again with someone who she isn't crazy madly deeply for, which the first post suggested. And then I saw the break up post and wanted to know if it was the same guy. Basically, how established is each relationship before it reaches the proposal stage? I broke up with my fiancé last 2010, the September last year is another guy... LOL (embarrassed) o_____o I wonder how possible can we sometimes try to focus on the subject of the thread without digging or ‘remembering’ the past posts?! LOL
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 14:36
So I guess it's not the right time but perhaps the right one - then I shall I give more time for me and my guy to develop our relationship until we feel ready... when you tell him your decision his reaction should also tell you a lot ...and we wish you the best :o) Thanks ladies, you guys are the best.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 14:33
It is your username, I always wondered what a TanAmbassador is!!! I saw this lovely women in Las Vegas where they apply tanning oil to people at Wynn Hotel resort pool and they call themselve as Tan Ambassadors lol just sound so cool - they are very pretty and voom... I have lovely tan but not voom though :-/ lol <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 21/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 14:28
So I guess it's not the right time but perhaps the right one - then I shall I give more time for me and my guy to develop our relationship until we feel ready...
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 14:23
I think OP's priorities in life at the moment aren't aligned with the guy's. They could be a match, who knows. I like how you think GM, as I feel the same way. And I was about to comment to this: [i'>I was engaged but I cancelled it as I found him cheating!! End of story then.[/i'> i don't think she was talking about the same guy there...surely not No, it was some time back, my bad, I just remembered it for some reason http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=104748&Page=1 anyway, she has moved on. It's a new guy I am talking about and yes I moved on from my past :-p It's amazing and very sweet how many of you guys can easily remember threads posted here from way back years ago.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 13:58
I doubt he is the one. Do you miss him when you are apart? Have you visited his home country? Just out of curiosity, what is Asian/American? TA, just wondering, I thought you were married already? you mentioned something once, it may have been a few years ago though. edited by Al Quwatain on 21/03/2012 Asian American - with mix parents, grew up in the US. I was engaged but I cancelled it as I found him cheating!! I honestly don’t miss him so much as he is always calling and texting me when he is away. I really like him but sometimes I feel bored as I don’t feel challenge to give so much effort on the relationship as he is all over me… I think GM is right, right person but wrong time as I am not sure if I am ready to give up my life here.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 13:54
I think OP's priorities in life at the moment aren't aligned with the guy's. They could be a match, who knows. I like how you think GM, as I feel the same way.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 13:52
I doubt he is the one. Do you miss him when you are apart? Have you visited his home country? Just out of curiosity, what is Asian/American? TA, just wondering, I thought you were married already? you mentioned something once, it may have been a few years ago though. edited by Al Quwatain on 21/03/2012 Asian American - with mix parents, grew up in the US. I was engaged but I cancelled it as I found him cheating!! edited by TanAmbassador on 21/03/2012 <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 21/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:45
when you are ready it wont be a decision that you have to think about very true... I wish I am ready and dont need to think about this as he is amazing... meaning not the right one again I guess.. <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 21/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 15:01
I understand fully the difference between lletz and cryo - have had 6 colposcopies and biopsies, 1 cryo and 2 LLETZ procedures. Not much of my cervix left :( I have had LLETZ whilst wide awake in the UK, yet here they insisted on GA. My doctor said they wouldn't do it whilst awake in her surgery. So they may insist on GA for your cryo. It all depends on the doctor. Go and see your doctor and then ask them to put together a quote for you. This is what I did. Kelly that's a big ouch! I hope you dont mind me asking, after all those procedures with your cervix is your reproductive system got affected too? I am only 29 years old and I am concern about not being able to conceive in the future but doc said I should be okay as long as the affected area is not too thick yet o_____o
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 14:58
I had biopsy and colposcopy done last month and the conclusion is for me to get a cryosurgery, since insurance doesn't want to pay for it then I am more concern really for the cost. I hope it's not too expensive! I will ask my doctor. Thanks ladies.
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 14:04
Ladies, I have CIN 1 – one third of the thickness of the lining (skin like cells) covering the cervix has abnormal cells. and my Doctor (Anna) recommend Cryosurgery only which is a procedure where they will use cold probe to freeze away the abnormal cells. you are talking about LLETZ which is a precedure to remove the abnormal cells completely like cutting away the affected tissue. I found out about my abnormal cells only last year so I'm guessing mine is in an early stage of CIN. I am wishing my treatment is cheaper than LLETZ as you mentioned below!!
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 12:45
Wow that's very expensive. My insurance didn't approve it as it is HPV and such infection is not covered by my insurance. Any suggestion? If this is very expensive then how can I afford to pay such treatment?
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 14:50
Ladies, have you tried Botox before? Was it good and worth the money? Will it be obvious after the treatment that I had Botox? as I would like it natural looking effect. There's an offer from Cobone for facial injection for upper face AED 690 by K Medispa located at Jumeirah, has anyone tried them before? Are they good? Sorry my first time to do Botox so I’m a bit anxious about it... TIA Haven't used them but have Botox regulary and i love it! It evens out my skintone for some reason and makes me look less tired and wrinkly. It kicks in around 2 weeks after you have had it done. I know some people have had a reaction to it but i have aways been okay. I have had a CS administer it here and a nurse in the UK with no problems. I dont go mad with it though as i do not want to look like Kylie :-) LOL I only have lines around my eyes whenever I smile which we all have anyway, I think it's just me being vein :-/ but i didnt have those much lines before... do you think botox will lessen those lines?
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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 14:09
I have been to K Med Spa, but not for botox. They are very professional & I would definitely go there again :) my mom had botox done there last night. she said it was fine, no different than anywhere else. The doctor was a Korean lady. I guess we'll know the results in 10-15 days Gosh SemiSaudi...how old are you if you dont mind? just wondering if i should do it as I am just 30 years old but have crows feet lines around my eyes... sounds like botox is for older people?! Sorry for my ignorance
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 11:32
Is this spray tan or one of those sunbed type things? Sunbed machines
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 11:04
3100 at Ibn Battuta stall I asked the other day white or black 4s 16gb <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 15/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 10:54
Anyone tried Atmosphere at the Burj Khalifa yet? Two glasses of bubbly on a Wed night. Yes it was lovely but I booked dinner too as they can be very very (did I say very??) particular of people letting in the place. It's their discretion to choose people. Skyscraper heels recommended
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 10:15
do you want to babysit while I go :D Hahahaha nice try! Lol I am definitely going to COLDPLAY, me and 12 more friends yaaaaaaaaay!!! Will be the best concert ever I reckon!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 21:59
It WILL turn around for you TA just have faith that it will... A few years ago I went through the most awful breakup of my life and just a few months later met my OH! =) Just go out with the girlfriends, remember all the annoying reasons you broke up and don't dwell on all the nice memories - put them out of your mind for now. It will get better =) Thanks Hun, to be honest I don't feel empty and lonely, just sad bec I miss him. Im not worried finding a man too, I know someone will come along, "the more you don't care, the quicker it will come" ;) it's just funny how brave I was when I posted this and now I'm feeling sad LOL :-p I found Rori Raye's website very useful, she always want women to be strong and care about ourselves, and women don't wait! We live! ;)
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 21:42
LOL just couldn't help but laugh at myself! I broke up with my boyfriend and now I'm so sad! Sighhh I know what I did is right, just missing him so much! I love and miss him so much but I need to do this for him! For him to wake up and grow up, even it means life without him! He is a great guy, just not ready! Grrr! Why is life so tough! <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 18/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 13:45
Sadly, some men just don't do committment no matter how long they have to decide. Some just want the fun side and none of the responsibilities of a growing relationship and will run if they feel that the woman is getting too "serious" My DH and I were engaged within 8 weeks of our first meeting, we knew from the first that we were for each other. We have been married almost 35 years and still very happy. If I were the OP I would just get on with my life and not waste time on a man who is pussyfooting about. I think that people should have a good idea of whether someone is right or wrong for them after 8 months. Men do mature later than woman but at 36 he should be far more sure of what he wants from life. Just enjoy yourself and see what happens but don't mope about waiting for someone who may or may not decide that you are the one. You are worth more than that. :) x I agree! I followed OH to Dubai after knowing each other for one year. =D There will be someone out there who will just KNOW how he feels for you and have no doubts whatsoever. Better off finding him than waiting around tied down to someone else. IMO. Thanks that's why I broke up with him, if he will change for better then good for him, but as of now, I would like to take care of myself, I did so much already in my past. <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 15/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 12:24
Hi Tan- sorry you are having problems- maybe just give him some space and see what happens? get on with your life- see your friends, do things for you- keep yourself busy- if he comes round, he comes round- if he doesn't it's time to move on- we all deserve to be happy- no point wasting your time, energy, love if he doesn't want it in the end... if he's the one for you it will all work out- if not- next!! You won't meet the man of your dreams if you're wasting time on someone who doesn't deserve you :) HTH Agree. I like this so much!
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 11:40
:( It has only been 8 months :( If you love him and he loves you can you not give it a little longer? This is my point too, I love him much, but he never said he love me, he just 'like' me, bec LOVE is a big word for him, sure it's culture and nationality differences maybe and I accepted that and yes 8 mons is too early and he is entitled to feel that way, but it will be very slow for him to commit to me bec he have some issues about his life he needs to attend to. Ladies, I wish my decision to break up with him is wrong but I can see it clearly that I need to do this for myself and for his own enlightenment. Really, I wish I am wrong. <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 15/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 11:36
Tan, it is 8 months. Take it easy, you are young and this dude is just being a man, that is all. but what am I supposed to do Hun? Be with him while he doesn't know what he wants in his life? Believe me I don't want to end it and I want to be there and support him, he is great, but what about myself? One day he will wake up and realize what he wants and he actually don't need me? Okay I sound self protective, but we should all be like that right? also, he will never learn to love and accept me unless he is happy and sure of himself?
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:36
How old are you TA? Unless you are on the older side what is the harm of having some fun and going with the flow? I'm 28 and he is 36. Knadia, I am definitely moving on. It's not easy and it's not a nice feeling but this is life and I need to face it.
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:29
Is he very devout as well TanAmbassador? edited by janesul on 15/09/2011 He became devout when we started the relationship and I didn't forced him. He did it bec he know my faith is very important to me and he wants me to be happy. You see, I have the greatest man on earth. He is just not ready bec he doesn't know where be belongs. Thanks ladies, always love chatting with you. <em>edited by TanAmbassador on 15/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:21
I was in a similar position but we stayed together after he got 'cold feet' early in the relationship. That lasted 7.5 years but he never committed to me. It sounds like you know what you are doing.... I love him much but I love myself more than anything in this world. I have self respect and I know I deserve a man who is ready and will accept me with no buts. If God's plan for me is to be with him someday, HE will make a way. I also want to believe that God wants him to learn from this, to enlightened and make things clear to him. And I am learning from here too, to think about myself first and to test my faith to God.
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:09
how old is this guy? 36. And yes we have different nationality which is also contributing to some disagreements we have.
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 10:07
Janesul, thanks for your thoughts, but for me this is not about the moving in together anymore. This is about him being confused with his life in general- he don't know where he want to be in his life. Unless he is confuse and don't know what to do, he is incapable of accepting me in his life. He should sort of his problem and when he is ready, everything will be easy. That's what I think. And yes you are right, I made it too soon. And I honestly understood when he said it's too early. I respectfully disagree based on the information so far. I agree with Janesul. Relationships are about supporting each other through good and bad times. Having said all that.... Some men will move mountains to be with the one that they love and vice versa. Believe me when I say I want to help him with his struggles as I love him much, and I will give everything for the man I love. But I've been there and done that with my previous ex and end up with zero! This time I want to think about myself and future. And for the record, he is the most respectful and honest man I've ever met. He is a great man, shame he is not ready.