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Latest post on 28 August 2014 - 11:54
Butchers Shop and Grill? They sell fabulous steaks so worth a try.
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Latest post on 18 March 2014 - 16:32
Ah, thank you Kooky! You've made my day. ?
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Latest post on 21 December 2013 - 15:41
We've been to Ski Dubai a couple of times on Christmas Eve. Great fun ?⛄️❄️?
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Latest post on 13 December 2013 - 10:45
Oo these sound lush. Are speckaloos chocolate sprinkles? I guess you mix it all together and make little balls ? Do you dust them in icing sugar? Oh sorry, being lazy, i'll look up Rumballs on google. Thank you ?
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Latest post on 13 December 2013 - 10:15
On itunes, it's £1.89 an episode. Chk out Hyperpands though, they have quite a few box sets.
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 16:07
I will chk it out. Thanks so much Dragon
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 16:03
I saw some in Hallmark DFC by Hyperpanda about 2 hrs ago. ?
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 16:08
I went to Lifestyle and Paperchase (the one in Borders) this morning. They have jewellery trees but not any in the shape of a hand. Lifestyle have lots of lovely ones too but my daughter fell in love with one she saw at a friend's house a couple of weeks ago. Being a teenager it's getting harder to buy her surprises for Christmas so I thought this would be a perfect pressie. I saw one of an upright arm and hand in New Look but they use it to display jewellery and they wouldn't sell it to me ? <em>edited by TJC on 12/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 13:45
Thanks ladies ? I have tried all 3 stores but no luck ? Can anyone think of anywhere else?
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Latest post on 09 December 2013 - 19:12
Definitely on ebay and Amazon. Good if you know anyone coming over for Christmas :)
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Latest post on 09 December 2013 - 19:09
Lulus have all the UK tins and they're just under 50dhs, 48.95 I believe. Heroes, Celebrations, Quality Street, Roses.
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 22:00
Hi, I am looking for a jewellery stand in the shape of a hand for my daughter as a Christmas present. It's for rings and bracelets really. Just wondering if any of you know where I could buy one?
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 13:53
The Ipad mini is great. So light too. Cobone are selling them for 1479dhs 16GB
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 13:43
Yes Decathlon. Also Sun & Sand. They both sell the PDC Unicorn Eclipse Pro as used by the pros.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 13:40
I have to agree with 2 other ladies, the Honda Odyssey is fab. The a/c is fantastic. Sliding doors for the kds are great as no worries with doors accdentally hitting other parked cars etc. Loads of room and extremely comfortable.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 12:53
I've always bought mine from Spinneys, the Dylon brand. It's in the laundry aisle.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 22:00
Yes, I think that's what Time Out call it.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 21:33
Really, deliver to the beach? Lived here 13 years and have never done that. That's gr8, I will call NKD in the morning. I was planning on driving up to Pizza Express at Park & Rob but delivery would be fab. Thanks so much ? <em>edited by TJC on 17/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 13:46
Yes, it's all very age appropriate. The 2 ladies that run it are both mums of 5/6 year olds so are very aware of parents' concerns. You discuss with them exactly what u want, right down to the music. My daughter chose 2 outfits, jeans and party dress so half the pics are of them all casual and fun in their denims and the rest are all hair and make up and party frocks. It was lovely really. They provide, hair, make up, accessories, welcome fizzy ' pamchagne' and of course their expertise. Lights, camera, action as they say ;)
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 07:51
I'd thought about going down the henna route, but it only lasts a couple of weeks apparently. That's why I fancied the tattooing that can last a couple of years. I think I might wait till I go back to the UK for summer. ;). Thank you ladies for your replies. <em>edited by TJC on 19/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 20:22
Can anyone recommend a good technician for eyebrow tattooing? I saw it done on "10 years younger" and the results were amazing.
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 20:17
Regular and decaf Typhoo in Lulu Arabian Centre. Good price for Dubai too!
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 20:01
Lulus sell them. I bought my daughter one in November. It holds around 14 cans on 2 levels, but you can take out the shelf to store bottles. It's really cute and retro style. It will keep things nicely chilled but can also be used to keep things warm! I think it was around 150dhs.
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Latest post on 18 February 2012 - 19:49
Yes, my daughter had her 12th birthday party with them in November. All the girls had a blast and still talk about it now. Highly recommended ;)
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 20:40
Thank you Taffyduck. x
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 08:19
My hubby and daughter went up to Sandy Beach Motel last winter. They have the chalets on the beach. Basic but clean. Am pretty sure they have a website...
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 11:05
Well, i've been here 11 years and always send my letters and small packages from Lamcy plaza post office or there's one in the outer wall of the Arabian Centre on Airport road. However I would never use them again for Express delivery...lost a very important document at New Year.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 10:55
Yes, coffee mate is right, you'll have to carry the 2 together!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 17:31
Thanks so much ladies:) I think we'll stay with OSN and just have the elife for landline and internet!!
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 13:03
Any of you recommend the triple package from E-life?? We want to keep OSN, but Etisalat say they can provide OSN, landline and internet. Looking at previous posts, it doesn't look promising....
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 12:44
Early Learning Centre definitely sell them. Also have seen in those Emirates stationery shops.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 18:59
Yes, we use it all the time. It's lovely, not greasy, batter gorgeous. U get 2 pieces of fish in each portion and loads of chips. Approx 35dhs for cod and chips, altho I tend to order hammour. They always give you tartare sauce, salt and vinegar too.
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Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 09:28
Incredibly it's a huge problem in the UAE. We all use high factor sunscreen, the locals cover up, we stay out of the sun as much as possible. But we all need a good 10min dose a day for optimum Vit D. Unfortunately it's not enough to get the vitamin through diet. Our skin needs sunlight to synthesise the Vitamin in our bodies, which is Vit D3. This in turn helps us to absorb the calcium from foods. But as we get older our skin's ability to do this lessens. I've been taking a Vit D3 supplement for 4 months now because I was always tired, kipping on the sofa, yawning, no energy, tearful even. I have to say I feel sooo much better and am pretty sure my hair and skin have improved too. I don't know what strength of supplement is best, but after research I chose 25mcg (1,000iu) once a day which i take after my breakfast or lunch.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 12:38
That's gr8. Thanks so much Purple. I will go there 2moro. :)
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 11:58
Hi ladies. I found them...Croqui in the Barajeel complex. No longer doing alterations as Ixxi said :(
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 10:51
Sorry hun, don't think my brain is in gear, What is the small spinneys one?? I only know Uptown and market Spinneys next to Emirates British nursery. Was there a tailor actually in there? I just know there's one at the back of that complex on 47th street. Will let u know as need two dresses altering in the next couple of weeks.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 10:20
Was that recently Purple ?? Ixxi says that they don't do alterations anymore....
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 19:02
They can ban you from Dubai, I don't think they can ban you from other GCC countries. But then again, who owns your current school?? They may well have connections all over the region!!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 18:49
Oh no, what a bummer. I was gonna use there myself in the next few days. I want 2 maxi dresses shortened. One is a bridesmaids dress so I don't want to risk doing it myself...
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 18:35
There you go, read and re read Ansies post !!!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 18:34
Totally agree with Dally. Look, if you follow your heart and not your head then you had better make sure that you don't come back. You will be arrested on arrival. Its only a few more months after all. You can have your summer with your OH and then get back here and hand in your notice towards the end of term 1. Mind you, you need to get your passport renewed pronto!
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 16:02
There is one in the lovely arabic looking mall behind the Market Spinneys.
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 14:23
Put one of the Raid or Pif Paf plugs in his bedroom. I find them brilliant.
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 14:05
Ouch, that's an increase. It was 0.025 per mile to purchase = 25usd. Oh well, at least you can now transfer them.
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 08:26
When I had this trouble last summer, I threw out all my spices, the ginger was alive!! But I still kept getting a few roaming the cupboard. After checking every single tub, pot, jar, they were actually coming from my pepper pot, through the little holes on the top of the shaker. Not had any problem since, except of course in brand new sealed rice or flour. My mum said that it was no better in the UK when we were kids. She just used to sieve the flour and throw out the bugs, couldn't afford to throw out the whole bag....yuk!!
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 08:10
Fab tip off. Thanks Sue62 ;)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 20:00
I didn't realise there was a mushroom and a button mushroom!! Thank you too then mushroom. :)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 18:19
Ah that's gr8 news BM. So glad it's on its way. Hopefully mine should be this Saturday then if it's 4 weeks from CC being debited. In total though that will be almost 6weeks!! Have a gr8 trip ;)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 12:30
5 weeks today and it's still not back. I rang the helpline this morning and after just over a minute, the recorded message said they are having technical problems and are unable to advise on status of applications at this time!!! They debited our cc on 14th May. When I sent it off on May 3rd, the guy at the DHL counter said we'd get it back in 10 days!!! Bless him ;)
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 12:17
Totally agree BM. 10 minutes outside at around 10am is good for them. The Vit D from sunshine is so important, yet so deficient in the majority of people here. But I am against the later break being outside now especially for the little ones.
 
 
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