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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 05:45
Aha, thank you. I wonder what they put in it in the shops to give it that consistency.
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Latest post on 31 May 2014 - 14:54
We got engaged a year after meeting. And then got married on paper 7 days after getting engaged. :) we had a proper wedding 10 weeks later. :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 19:06
Irooni it was meeeee thank you, DH would be most pleased - actually if you would ever consider giving cooking lessons I would sign up :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 16:13
Is this just for today, or indefinitely?
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 16:02
Hi Trish You can call an agency babysitter out for the full day x 5 days. You can request the same girl for the whole time and maybe get her out for a trial couple of hours when you are around so you can assess her levels of safety awareness etc. Lots of agencies offer babysitting services - just ring round a few, (Busybees/Howdra/Maids.ae etc) Good luck!
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 15:58
I think I saw similar on www.namshi.com
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 15:56
I know it is not a limo service, but Careem have just launched their First Class service (Mercs etc), so maybe if you can't get anything else you could book 4 nice Mercedes. www.careem.com Hope you get something sorted.
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 19:51
It's not in Irish Village or Century Village but in another building nearby - but according to Zomato it is closed on a Friday which seems very odd! Just would like to call them to confirm.
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 18:31
Hi, Trying to find out some info about this restaurant near the Aviation Village - does anyone have any? The only ref I can find on google is on Zomato but there is no direct telephone number etc. Thanks!
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 17:38
How nice Marroosh. I agree, lots of chivalry here. :)
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Latest post on 29 May 2014 - 16:01
"You are a DUMB" now appears in the offical EW Dictionary, along with TNT, DM (Dear Maid) and other things. Which may be remembered in full later when the bottle empties a bit. :D
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 17:49
www.careem.com instead of taxi problems!
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 17:36
It is a lovely, lovely day. AND tomorrow is the weekend.
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 17:14
Wow!! awesome value too!
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 17:08
This sounds fab! thanks for sharing. Is it for rollerskates/blades too or just skateboards, and for adults too?
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 17:07
- Sharjah Aquarium - Sharjah Wildlife Centre - Children's City science centre & planetarium - new Bounce centre (trampolines) in Al Quoz - Ice skating at Al Nasr/Dubai Mall/Hyatt Regency/Arabian Centre - Early evenings or early mornings at Posh Paws petting zoo - new water play area on JBR - Indoor Skate Factory -Cinema - soft play - summer/ sports camp - aquarium - waterpark - art projects - baking - Total Wipeout course on JBR is really good (for much older children too). *Running List - collating all* <em>edited by Tattie Bogle on 28/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 16:40
Why have you been thumbed down for the above???? Some people don't have much else to do I guess! oooh another one's the outdoor cinema at JBR but maybe it's a bit too hot now even at night.
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 16:32
ooh you might get a little treat before then! We need to swap numbers so we can alert each other. :D
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 16:17
Interesting Q. Although the temp on the sports field unshaded will be very different from the official temperature which is taken at the weather station in the shade near the airport. I am waiting for the day when it's too hot to go to school OR work and we must all stay at home under the duvet and watch movies. :)
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 16:15
Hi TC there are various agencies that will do this for you http://www.indexdubai.com/division.php?did=2
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 15:55
Yes even accidents with another car, they will ask if it's minor and if it is they will ask you to come in. You will have to call 999 to ask, even though it feels bad as it's not an emergency!
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 15:27
Fire away! - Sharjah Aquarium - Sharjah Wildlife Centre - Children's City science centre & planetarium - new Bounce centre (trampolines) in Al Quoz - Ice skating at Al Nasr/Dubai Mall/Hyatt Regency/Arabian Centre - Early evenings or early mornings at Posh Paws petting zoo - new water play area on JBR
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 15:23
Great concept, thanks for posting - another thing for the summer. We actually need to start the EW summer list! it's quite expensive though, no? 80 AED per hour? Or am I just being stingy? :D
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 15:21
Have an amazing time, it will be awesome! They were on the radio this morning saying it will be the hottest venue they have ever performed at :o
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 15:19
How stressful. Hope you get it sorted SD and everyone else. :( 12 weeks is a ridiculous amount of time. Yes it's summer etc but it is summer every year! It seems from the outside that it has gone from an extremely efficient service in Germany to an extremely INefficient service now. There should at least be tracking numbers provided by email/text so you can see each step of the way what is happening and where it stalls if there is a problem. You must all be tearing your hair out!!
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 15:15
Oh no I missed them! I'm glad you saw them. I'm sure it made your day! Was it the same time?
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 17:15
Now look what you've started ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzQ3eBerHfM
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 17:09
Nothing could ruin that movie. Nothing!
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:56
Well I'm going to finish my sentence Lieutenant!
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:47
I think they take off at 6.50 ish usually. Then I am not sure how long they stay up but sometimes I make us late for school as we sit and watch for a bit. :) There is also sometimes a 10am show as I've seen it on the odd day I've been home! Their route usually goes from (approx) Outlet Mall to Motor City direction then back but over the desert then again and again. Not that I am stalking them. ;) PS Top Gun is the best movie of all time. Ever. :D
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:37
Exactly 7am. :)
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:24
Didn't she leave Dubai a couple of years ago? I think she needs to come back to liven EW up!
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 15:59
Buying the Dubai local fish is a good idea as mercury levels here are not bad. Hammour, king fish, sea bass are great fish. FJ, Hammour is on the endangered list in the UAE as it has been over-fished so much. http://www.arabianbusiness.com/hammour-off-menu-at-some-uae-restaurants-489700.html
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 15:46
No Lilypad, you could just be more in tune with the earth! There are people all over the world who 'feel' something a few days before they happen. It's very interesting.
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 15:22
LittleOne and other pre-earthquake predictors, what did you feel? I felt nothing today however on sunday afternoon was looking up earthquakestoday.com as felt very queasy for a good few minutes. Another pre-earthquake predictor!!
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Latest post on 25 May 2014 - 14:54
Hi Bella, Congratulations on the birth of your little girl, that's great news :) We tried cranial osteopathy but not until after a year or two of very troubled sleeps, we also had a very traumatic birth and I'd say C.O. made a difference from the very first session, very calming. My LO fell asleep during the session and that night we went from waking up every hour to a full night's sleep! I am not sure how it works but it definitely does! All the best.
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 12:24
She has a visa atm but we will get hers once it needs renewing. Nooooooo!!!!! Warning bells!! This maid is already here illegally, by whatever means she has done this. She is now working in your home and you are illegally allowing this, and with access to your LO's and belongings. She must be rubbing her hands with glee and will almost definitely be working elsewhere in the morning. Please, take everyone's advice on this one. Try Sky Maids for after 6pm. Or maybe time to change routine and have LO in nursery in the morning, that would make things a lot easier all round.
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 09:39
This maid is being paid 3,000 every month (1k every ten days) for 8 hours a day's work so that is effectively 15 AED per hour. By the time you factor in visa, medical etc costs.......it will be much more. If you haven't sponsored her yet, I'd get an agency in who will work out to the be the same hourly cost yet you can pick and choose when you have her and no worries about holidays. I don't know but I forsee trouble ahead with the situation you are in now.
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 08:13
http://www.dubai-shopping-secrets.com/dubai-garden-shops.html
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 08:11
Will ask DH where and how much and will report back.
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 08:09
The garden is not my department so I cannot answer any questions except about what gets cut down and brought inside :-P Although it would be from Warsan.
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 08:07
Well....did he go? How are you managing? :)
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 08:06
Oh dear... Mrs DB, why would there be any question about her not working with you by Christmas, it's only May. Have you sponsored her?
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 08:04
It really didn't take long Daza it was only planted a year ago - it has a shade over it and make sure it is watered and that was it - papayas are also very easy & low maintenance - lots of fruit from those too.
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 07:56
Choitrams usually has them.. otherwise try the Quorn cumberland ones they are YUMMY
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Latest post on 23 May 2014 - 07:44
Can I barbecue them or is it too late as they are ripe?
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 17:50
so jealous! have an amaaazing time!
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 17:30
Hi CB Good for you for thinking about it :) It really depends where you are planning to wear it. If it's to a hotel then generally it's fine. Dubai is much more relaxed and when you visit a mall you'll see all sorts of interesting sights ;) but to be respectful out and about in public then on the knee is just about fine but below is better. If you are going to the older parts of the city, Deira, Bur Dubai, creeks/souks etc then the more covered up you are the better - you'll just feel uncomfortable and out of place if not.
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 16:29
I had thought that prices would rise before the Expo decision (on the basis that we might get it), rise after the decision sharply for about 6 months (because we did get it) and then level out and grow at a more steady rate in line with normal supply and demand. I think that is what is happening here - also it's getting in to Summer/Ramadan now when business and general levels of any sort of activity slow down a little. I would expect to see prices stagnating from now until August when they might start to pick up again but not at the rate we've seen over the last year. that's my humble opinion :-P
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 16:20
The saga continues. Have now been to: Mango, Next, Zara, all outlets in Debenhams, Promod, M&S and more places I can't think of. Nowhere has these! Not talking bootleg. Really wide leg that are crisply tailored - not quite palazzo but wide legged like that except for suits. I've also looked at your suggestions but nothing stands out except the River island ones which will probably not fit and have to be sent back. The problem is I keep buying other things in each shop. :-P
 
 
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