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Latest post on 16 January 2016 - 09:05
Morning Ladies, Can an airline company change their promotion rate when it's still on promotion period? We saw the sale afvertisement and decided to celebrate our 10 years wedding anniversary in US, went to the website last night, thinking to book the flight, but found out they have increased the cost, can they do this? TQ
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 07:35
Thanks sJVC, I work in Barsha area so know the area pretty well, there's one small west zone next to Golden Sand new apartment, are you referring to this west zone? The only mall in the area is Al Barsha Mall TIA
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 13:03
Ladies, Has anybody use a slimming product called Tibby Olivier - Mrs Hippi? Does it work? TIA
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 14:07
Thanks for the respond ladies. It's a big decision, but I need to consider to have the operation in Thailand. I have been in contact with Dr. Pichet from Bangkok Plastic Surgery and read good recomendation about him, in fact I cant find any bad feedback about him. I had a consultation with a Dr. in a clinic in Dubai, they asked me AED 28000 for lipo, for me, i think it's overpriced. Hubby was shock as well when i told him how much :-D. If you heard a good reputable Dr. in Dubai with please do share, will make some calls Thank you
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 20:50
Ladies, thanks for your feedback. I have informed her from the beginning that I am paying her salary not hubby, it's not that i am earning 20K a month, i have to manage my cash as well. When i think i have no extra things to pay i always give her and deduct it from her monthly salary. Please dont get me wrong, i will probably do the same if i m in that situation, it just that the amount she is asking compare to what reason she use, just abit too much sometimes, and whether it is the real reason or she just create one....that's another story, the trouble is, you just cant find out whether she lie or tell you the truth. When she gets what she wants, she's happy, but she doesnt get it....then the strike begun....when i said strike that's mean not talking to me, no hi nothing, no smiling, disrespect me...things that make me wonder why am ii keeping her. She talks to hubby, says good morning, treat the boys okay.....but refuse to communicate with me. I stick to my decision this time, if she refuse to talk then let it be.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 15:15
If i m off....so does my maid
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 20:05
Elle22, you just missed an offer from Singapore Airlines, it was 2200 aed all the way from Dubai to Bali
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 15:26
Thanks Cherry ripe, will pass by Satwa and check!
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 11:44
Ladies, thank you for your respond. Newgirl21: our garden furniture is quite large round one, i saw one in garden furniture but hubby said its not big enough, wonder the one in ACE has bigger size. Cherry ripe: may i please know where exactly in Satwa please, customade one will be good option TIA
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 17:38
Hi there, We just bought garden furniture and it doesnt come with cover. Anybody can recommed a place to have it made please? TIA
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Latest post on 08 March 2013 - 20:21
Ladies.....I m really sorry, I just read this thread again, not sure if u still looking for the agent information. Just to let you know I contacted them few months ago just to enquiry on cost to bring Indonesian nanny and she said its 10k without visa....so not sure if you still be interested.
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 07:47
Try crumbs on SZR, next to Al Bawadi, loving it! Just cant get enough!
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 22:57
I've been doing school run since my eldest start nursery when he was 21 months (he's almost 5 years now) and still doing it till now for my youngest one. DH couldn't care less when it comes to school run, he said you want to go back to work so you do the school run. Thanks God I have a very understanding boss! I guess you just need to explain it to him/ her the whole situation. Captaingerrys is right, it's gonna be one tough job for your nanny
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 09:49
Hi Masafi Mama, We are thinking to move to Palmera, may i know which area are you living please?
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 10:11
Ladies, let me know if you are looking for playpen, baby cot, or travel cot, i need to get rid off those items as well. TIA Sorry to hijack this thread :)
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 11:41
We were landing just before midnight last year and saw all the fireworks from Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Marina all the way on Emirates Road on the way home to Rances, it was amazing :)
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 16:29
I think that a new place.Just to let you know i tried Thai massage at TPS (Thai Privilage Spa) on Al Wasl road, just loving it! The moment you enter their spa.....it's like you are in Thailand!
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 15:27
Do you separate or mix it with the dressing? how do you keep it fresh if you are sending it as lunch box TIA
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 12:40
To Egg, I went to Enrique concert last week, yes I agree, it was a complete chaos, a veeeeeery looooooooong queue just to enter the place, but perhaps its all because it was indoor concert. To be honest I don't feel secure inside since it's very dark, exit sign....not very clear. I also went to Atelier music festival in Meydan, no trouble at all, in or out (well apart from those drunken people). I believe the stage set up is similar to Atelier so there will be some chair for you to sit down.
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 14:49
I am a loyal customer of Markavip :)
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:30
To RuthM, I was thinking about the same things, whenever we have visitors they like to use public bus and the nearest one is at Arabian Rances. Keep reminding them to be very careful when crossing that round about, but I am sure there's something RTA can do. I am actually planning to send an email to RTA, perhaps they will take it as consideration and extend the bus line till MC
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 14:38
Do you feel that you lost connection with the school because you are unable to drop of pick up your child on daily basis? Those 5 mins chat you can have with their teacher if there is anything you need know TIA
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:37
And mine 4 days, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday :)
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 14:25
Thanks for the comment Busybees2! Admin...yes that's the same place Razzlepop100, thanks for your info, yes I am planning to take my boys, check on their website, looks good from the picture, but personal experience is better. Just want to double check, you can only see and feed those animal if you actually staying in their hotel? TIA
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 12:07
To Busybees2 Nope, it's not Emirates Palace Hotel (i know this one ;)). I think it's the same concept like Al Ain Zoo park but with a hotel, not sure how big there are, so just wondering if its worth going or not :)
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 16:32
I wish I can go......love to have some laksa and nasi lemak:(, but got to go for brunch :(
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 15:13
I just read the whole thread since i responded to few comments yesterday, wow, it's overwhelming :) I really appreciate all your feedback. I guess everybody has their own way doing things, it's accepted by one person it doesn't mean others will, we just need to find a way around and deal with it. FYI, my IL is flying tomorrow early morning, so here comes freedom :)
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 14:27
There are few ways, this is one of them. I guess you can find your way to SZR. From SZR, take service road in front of MOE, follow the one that pass petrol station in umm sequim road/barsha road. After petrol station turn right at traffic light then straight pass Dubai American Academy, pass another traffic light, the stay n your far left. Next traffic light turn left (with Emirates bank on you corner left) the keep going straight....the you should be able to see Al Barsha mall in front of you. Just find you way around the entrance :) Good luck
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 16:54
Ladies, thank you very much for your comment. Cornish Pixie, i like the idea of getting a dishwasher, but that might create another issue :) which is DEWA bills, i don't think my nanny can wait till the machine full :) CAPTAIN AMERICA, I am sure they don't like the idea to stay in hotel apartment, especially when they coming here to see their grandchildren SeaofLove, i did try few times, offering to clean up but she insists of doing it. She said she likes doing the dishes cause it's like a therapy for her. Yesterday, i manage to do the dishes before she start, she insist she wants to do it but i said no. I've told her since you did the cooking, let me do the cleaning. Still don't want to give up so she decide to wipes the crockery. I emptied one sink since the soap water it's getting dirty, but i knew there's are few more dishes to wash. She saw the dirty dishes and made a comment "if I do the dishes, I'll make sure it's all wash". I decide to ignore her comment To A Rancher & Clairehdp, to be honest I hardly cook for them, I concentrate cooking for my self, my boys and my nanny. My hubby....don't ask! Last time i cooked mince for him, he refuse to eat it just because it has some carrot. Since then....no more cooking. I do prefer to ignore her comment and be patient about it, definitely don't want to ruin their two weeks holiday. shjbelle, yep patient is the key. zengirl, i am not sure how you manage but 19 years is looooooooong one! i admire you!!!! :) Expatriate, you have a point, i guess i just need to find a way round, not straight through :) Cheezu, if i cook for them, it will never be spicy food, it just probably salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme....all the simple herbs. Aryanwynn, i guess i just have to be more patient, it's only for two weeks :(
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 11:56
My husband is from Europe and i m from Asian Country, so we have two different background of course. He's been living in Dubai for 15 years, i guess he adapts the middle east way :). He is not the issue, the issue is my in law They visit us on regular basis, before it was one month holiday...recently reduce to two weeks maximum (i guess that's because they always has a loud discussion with DH at one point:). Don't get me wrong, they are two lovely people and i do like them...but sometimes there are things that we just had enough. When i do my cooking, i like to use herb and spices (onions, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper etc) prior cooking the meal so yes, it will definitely has some smell. She always made comment on my cooking, "stinky food" that's how she call it. I ignore most of the time cause i knew she doesn't mean it, but sometimes she keeps bringing it up again and again. So i start responding to her comment...i said your food is bland, cant even taste salt and pepper on it (well perhaps because there are none). I feel I am a bit hard....but i just need to say something. Comment and reaction on food she doesn't like. Whenever she doesn't like food she tried, she always comment "eeeh don't like this" with face expression that you just cant imagine OMG. I always wondering why can't she just say "no thank you" without showing those expression. Good job i didn't cook for them though, if i have to...then will do roast...safe... :) Washing dishes. She likes to wash the dishes, i knew that from 1st time i meet her. The problem is she does not rinse the soap, so basically she put some washing liquid in one sink, place those dirty dishes, simply rub it, and place it in rack. Then wipe it with kitchen towel... :\: I've ask her to rinse it (especially if she's in Dubai), does she listen....not really. She just simply rinse it. Tell you....some still dirty or oily :\: Having the feeling that i m using the plates, glass, etc that still dirty just put me off. Sometimes, when she doesn't look i rewash the whole things. I have kept quite most of the time and don't want to make big fuzz about it considering they only staying for two weeks, like my husband said "just ignore it". What will you do if you were in my position? TIA
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 16:10
To maxindubai I am not sure if Safestways still open. To Appletiser, Baitong in Karama is closed, now the shop name is westzone
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 11:15
I am pretty sure I saw it once in spinneys MC, in fact i went back to have a proper look that time :)
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 15:55
Louisedvs....yep that's correct, you can see the shop even before you make the u turn cause it's on main road. The other shop you need to turn left and it's 100 m on your right side
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 10:54
There are 2 building material shop in Umm Sequim - Al Barsha road. As soon as you down from the bridge (the one exactly before MOE), it's opposite petrol station, so you need to make u turn. The other one is not far from traffic light. Down from the bridge, first traffic light left, 100 meter on your right side.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 10:41
Skiingfreak....when you said water cooler, do you mean water dispense? If yes, you might want to consider getting one from the water company itself, considering if you have any faulty on the machine they can send their technician to repair it. It's about the same price as well.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 10:14
Genkigirl....mine does not eat lunch when they come home, what I packed in their lunch box is their lunch. Dinner between 4 - 5 pm, milk around 7 pm and bed at 8 pm. Thursday they can stay late but normally pass off by 9 pm.
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 16:55
Thanks for the respond Ladies! I've decided to got up between 5 - 5:30 am, depends on their lunch box:). Hot dishes.... 5 am, cold dishes....extra 30 mins in bed :)
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 15:49
There's a shop not far from Betawi Cafe also in Karama sell Indonesian stuff including tempe. The phone no is 04 3974510
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 14:36
When you said tempeh.... it's the one made from beancurd right?
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 09:44
Well not really, I am aware it's not gonna stay hot till lunch time, just wondering shall I prepare lunch in the morning or night before - that involving cooking basically.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 09:27
Thanks for the comment Ladies! Just wondering some of you said you prepare the lunch night before, is that means you reheat it the morning or it will be cold lunch cause till now I am still looking for lunch box ideas :)
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 14:21
AED 2000 for passport....that's a lot of money! I seriously do not think it will cost that much, unless you did it in such a short notice, but still! I agree with mushypeas, agency fee is expensive, that's why I not sure if I want to do it or not :(
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 09:21
One of my uncle (he works for Ind government) told me all the paperwork has to be done through an agent since Ind government do not send out domestic worker overseas individually. If you already have a candidate, perhaps you need to contact an agent just to sort out those paperwork, the cost should be cheaper considering they do not need to find someone for you. I am not sure what kind of medical they have to go through, but I am sure it will not cost you a fortune since the Ind currency is less value than dirhams, approximately 1 aed to Rp 2000 - 2500
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 13:01
I am a full time working mother with 2 boys starting school next week , well 1 in nursery, one in KG1. Just wondering wot time you will get up in the morning and how do you manage preparing their lunch box, your lunch, getting them ready, breakfast and get your self ready? I just cant stop thinking about it. TIA
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 12:47
Is the maid currently in Dubai or in Indonesia?
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Latest post on 16 August 2012 - 14:31
Sue R, it's 10% Municipality Tax and 10% service charge. Yes will be added to your room rate and it can not be removed.
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Latest post on 15 August 2012 - 12:00
yep, Sunday Monday off! :) Party time!!!!:)
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 12:42
I always take my boys to Fun City - IBN Batuta for hair cut, I know it's a bit further but just like the way they do it, strongly suggest to make an appointment cause they are always busy/fully booked. Nearby Rances, then Caractere - Mens in Motorcity does boys haircut, slightly expensive compare to Fun City in IBN Batuta.
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 14:12
Q5, good for 4 people, Q7 is just tooooooo long since it's 7 seater:)
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 10:25
My friend was there few days ago.... and it was raining. :(
 
 
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