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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:53
As far as I know you only have to have the minimum of dhs350,000 at the time of renewal each year. Our renewal is around March and then after that we never have that much in HSBC and it has never been a problem.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 11:40
This is the site where the JC school was going to relocate it. If they keep to the same model that was being shown at JC, then it will be great, although expensive.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 18:39
DH checked in as usual in Terminal 3, then got the train to Terminal 4 once thru passport control, apparently well signposted.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 16:58
I know it is a bit of a trek for you, but I had an expensive lace dress that needed taken up. Someone recommended Stitches, The Village Mall, Beach Road. They did an amazing job and didn't charge the earth either. Good Luck.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 22:06
Hi. I bought a small round baking pan from Lakelands for my AirFryer, it fits perfectly. HTH <em>edited by wiggywig on 22/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 20:35
I know two men who had it done (they have now since left Dubai). It was about 4 years ago and I am sure both were done at Medcare Hospital.
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Latest post on 11 January 2013 - 15:10
Why not buy a photo frame which allows for 3 photos. You can take a photo of each of the twins and one of the pair of them together.
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Latest post on 29 December 2012 - 11:55
I saw some in Pan Emirates about 6 months ago.
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 23:19
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 15:00
Ace Hardware sells stuff for drains, maybe worth a trip.
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 13:46
There are far too many for me to list as I cry at everything, but here are a few: Beaches My Sister's Keeper When a Man Loves a Woman ..................... so so many more
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Latest post on 28 December 2012 - 11:51
Did anyone else think the Full Monty was hilarious? (if you have seen the uncut original version) I don't know why, but I nearly peed laughing with the gnomes scene. No idea why that got me so bad! @ Sandy, oh yes! the photos were the best part!! I was watching it on an Emirates flight and snickering quietly, trying not to wake anyone up with my horse laugh Full Monty was one of mine, but the scene when they are standing in the queue at the Employment place, the song comes on the intercom and they all starting doing their dance routines, absolutely hilarious
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 14:46
:D How good was it, right? :) I made donuts this week, not as cakey, more pizza base texture though, but when iced a home run all round (I think... DD was like a ninja and somehow they all disappeared)! So fast, and much better than a huge oven coming on with all its energy and might for half an hour plus. Philips Air-Fryer... Everyone's a winner :D (always needs a tag;)) Would never have thought I could make a cake in it. Not sure what to try next. Any suggestions?
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 14:43
I have just come back from MOE and I parked on the 2nd floor Home Centre end, there were loads of parking. Have fun.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 16:50
What's the difference between making it in the fryer vs the oven? Does it need less butter or is it faster? Or...? The cake cooked a lot quicker and I am assuming used less energy by using the fryer and not turning on the big oven (I hope).
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 15:59
Well I wish you all the luck in the world. They have a two week replacement policy. About 6 months ago I bought an expensive Hoover (the brand) and it started making funny noises within 3 weeks of purchase. I returned the Hoover back to the shop and asked for a replacement, their reply was 'no' as it was over the 2 week period. Didn't get anywhere and was repaired within the week. Good luck, you never know.
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 21:26
Try Sun and Sands, I particularly like the one on Beach Road. I know they have basketball ones. Good luck
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Latest post on 17 December 2012 - 20:10
Mine are in secondary school and are doing full lessons all week
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 06:51
I got a couple of my dresses altered from this place (can't remember the name) in Al Barsha. It is in the building opposite Jashanmal in Al Barsha. It's in the same building with a cyber cafe and an Al Madina grocery on the ground floor. They did a very good job with my dresses and returned them within a day. Thanks Desi girl
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 06:55
Oh dear, I had hoped that there would be some relief for secondary applicants this year. Any reasons given? The secondary part of the school would just not be ready in time, so have delayed opening for another year. Good news for us parents already at JC as we were all concerned what would happen if the school was not ready and the disruption it would cause if they moved within a term.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 21:01
My niece used this driver for an Abu Dhabi trip. His number is 0552494009. This was a couple of years ago, but remember him to be pleasant and punctual. HTH.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 19:50
AmyAus82, I am a big fan of Betty Crocker cake mix (as I can't bake to save my life). I will definitely try this. Will let you know. Thanks Using your square tray, you can use one mix to make two cakes (only fill the tray about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way. It's so easy and the non stick pan means it really simply comes out when you finish. You'll love your fryer even more (if possible! :)) :) :) :) :) :)
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 19:25
Where are the posts ? food section? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=194390
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 19:16
AmyAus82, I am a big fan of Betty Crocker cake mix (as I can't bake to save my life). I will definitely try this. Will let you know. Thanks
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 17:44
I cooked nuggets and smiley faces in it the other day and it only took 8 minutes rather than the 15 minutes normally in the oven. They came out much crispier. Not tried anything else yet.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 16:51
It has been confirmed this afternoon (email from school) that the scheduled JC move to new premises has now been rescheduled for September 2014. The primary section will apparently still open from September 2013.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 15:39
Hi I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through, Gorobattie. It sounds awful. Unfortunately I can't advise you as I have zero exp of employing maids. But I'd like to thank you for posting this as yet another reminder *not* to enter that minefield. Super Reds is right - they're simply not worth it. Good luck x Looking around my spotless house, with an empty washing basket, empty ironing board and the possibility of going out any evening I choose at the drop of a hat and without having to think about baby sitting.....I have to disagree with you. Totally worth it. Yes, and you have to remember that we only hear the bad stories on EW. For every rogue maid, there are many, many more who are very good! Totally agree, my first maid was with me for 5 years and my current one 6 years. None of my friends you have maids have never had any problems. I think the rogue ones are definitely in the minority (I hope).
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 15:36
Chantal at Hairworks, Jumeirah for hair cuts. She listens, earnestly tries to understand what you want, offers lots of hair care and styling tips (depending on your lifestyle, e.g., if you have a baby at home, etc). She is supposed to be good with haircolouring too (I haven't had my hair coloured with her). Get my hair coloured with Chantal, can highly recommend her. <em>edited by wiggywig on 19/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 22:44
Thanks!!! Sorry, should have said Debenhams in Dubai Mall, MOE, Ibn Battua
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 22:37
You can find them in Debenhams.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 22:22
Have you tried Splash, there is one in MOE.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 22:19
I thought everyone even newborn babies had to have their own residency visas (never heard of a +1). All children now have to have their own ID cards.
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 21:27
I have missed both meetings thru work ... can anyone enlighten on me as to where the new site is please ?? If you go over the bridge next to Times Square, keep travelling down that road past all the labour camps until you hit Al Khail Road. It is basically on that junction to the left on the other side of the road. Sorry don't know the name or number of the junction. Hope that makes sense. <em>edited by wiggywig on 17/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 21:18
Hi. I live in Umm Sequiem 2. I did a drive albeit on a Friday afternoon and it took 10 mins from my house. I travelled down Al Manara Rd over the bridge at Times Square. I do intend to try one morning, leaving at the same time I leave at present.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 16:55
Getting organized for a party that I am hosting at my house tomorrow for my BBF and her family that are leaving to go back to Oz. :( <em>edited by wiggywig on 15/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 15:20
I saw a large fish shape cake tin in Tavola in Mercato Centre. HTH
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 22:45
Dr Roger, Emirates Hospital, Beach Road. I know he does band surgery. HTH
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 12:05
I bought a wicker basket one from Tavola about 4 weeks ago. It contains, 4 plates, 4 glasses, 4 napkins, 4 knives and forks. Also half of the basket has a cool bag. Fantastic. I think the cost was about dhs500. They did have to order it for me so took about a week to come <em>edited by wiggywig on 13/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 20:30
Thanks ladies for all your recommendations. Will have to give each of them a go at some point.
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 20:19
Just asked DH and he says yes. Apparently there is a new club house and menu. Enjoy.
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 20:19
I went to this chippy two weeks ago and my chips were brown too!!!! I did not complain because the fish was actually really tasty! I only went because I had the entertainer voucher. Have had better fish n chips though! I'm really surprised that the guy on the phone was so rude as the guy who served us, who I believe is also one of the owners, was really friendly. That's the thing, in the shop he was was nice and chatty, obviously he didn't like the criticism or maybe I was one of many complaints today. In a way I wish I hadn't complained either.
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 19:37
I Philips Air Fryed Weight Watchers thick cut chips today with Birds Eye fish, served with tartare sauce, homemade coleslaw and fresh juice (from my Philips Juicer lol), and it was beautiful, better than any restaurant, easy, cheaper, and as you said, it didn't insult me nor did it tell me never to eat them again :) I got excited when I read pie, fish and chips in the same restaurant, no longer excited, how rude, chips are so cheap, it would have cost them 3 AED to replace them, or 5 nice words to turn it around. What a shame. I wasn't even after a refund just a recognition that there was a problem, but an apology would have been nice and as you said "what a shame". Maybe it was a good thing really as I am definitely going to have to try these Air Fryers and shouldn't be eating fish and chips anyway lol <em>edited by wiggywig on 09/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 20:34
If all else fails, switch off computer and internet, turn it all back on again and it should work. HTH
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 20:27
No, not having any problems at all. Sorry
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 18:34
Both my children had 8 very happy years at JPS. A few little concerns, class sizes and outside space, but the school in my opinion was great for my boys. Can't comment on JAPS, although I have friends whose children go there and are also very happy. HTH
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 15:50
There is another meeting on 6 November at 7.30pm for those who couldn't make the first one.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 14:46
Park n Shop have them from time to time, but they are dhs26. Have also seen them in C4 Oasis Centre and Choithrams Al Wasl Road. Just been to Choithrams and they only have the frosted and choc ones. <em>edited by wiggywig on 30/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 21:35
I was on that beach this afternoon and there were some really serious campers there. Looks like they were definitely set up for the night, if not the weekend. HTH
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 20:12
Thank you. DH a happy bunny now
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 14:14
Thanks ladies, will give these a try
 
 
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