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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 14:55
singingcanary, i just love your job!
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Latest post on 25 October 2011 - 13:34
Qamardeen is better in every way! It`s in the downtown and you can walk to Dubai Fountain to watch the show and fireworks, thousands of people will be in that area. Many will be stuck in traffic for 5 hours and won`t make it (like last year). But you won`t have to drive, all ''the happening'' places are in a walking distance from your hotel! Souk Al Bahar is right there with plenty of nice restaurants with outdoor terrace and NYE program. Must be booked in advance-better now. Some of the best hotels will be in your area too and you can spent NYE there if you like. The Palace, The Adress, BK...all are fancy and atmospheric. Rose Rayhaan will be boring! Traffic on Shkh.Zayed Rd. will be solid and you won`t be able to get out of the hotel if you get bored. HTH Didn`t notice you mentioned Al Manzil, it shares the same prime location with Qamardeen and the Palace, so i would also recommend it. <em>edited by Wild Mint on 25/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 16:52
Such a great post, Singapore Sling! Makes me want to live in KL and makes me feel bad about being ripped off in Dubai! I have a Swedish friend who moved to KL from Dubai 3 years ago, he absolutely loves living there, new beautiful house in a posh area, cheap outings, lots of new friends... It took him less time to settle down in KL than in Dubai.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 13:19
Bangkok for NYE, then to Phuket. Not in Dubai! Phewww! <em>edited by Wild Mint on 24/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 October 2011 - 22:36
Secret restaurant in Beach Park Plaza Centre ( the place with the Circle cafe and Burj Al Hammam restaurant) in Jumeirah. Ph. 04 3428281 It makes me feel ashamed and saddened...
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 16:33
I am NOT a big Mr. Bean fan but i liked Johnny English, it was entertaining, fast-paced and we had a good laugh. No s*x or swearing, for once!
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 13:34
is this good for blistered feet as well? It definitely is how do we use it? TFYH edited by IAMVP on 21/10/2011 Just do epsom salt foot soak. Add half a cup of epsom salt to a small tub of warm water, soak your feet for 30 min. or as long as it feels right. Epsom salts are great for homemade detox baths!
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 13:18
is this good for blistered feet as well? It definitely is
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 12:53
Thank you ladies for your kind help:)
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 02:59
I stubbed my toe very badly and now the big toe nail hurts and is turning blue (i`m skipping more nasty details). I would like to make anti-inflammatory soak using Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) but i don`t know where to look for it... Thank you for the help
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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 01:28
As MsClegg said, you need to apply at the consulate which is in Trade Centre, it costs approx.200 DHS and might take a few days to process but it`s really easy. Btw, Turkish Consulate website is very informative, check it out: http://dubai.cg.mfa.gov.tr/
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 13:31
Lime Tree Cafe delivers really nice mini rolls, wraps, mini sandwiches, canapes etc...They have catering menu and the price list on the website.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 16:39
Faces in MOE used to have Nars counter, maybe still do...
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 20:44
True, but it`s not just EE, Arab and Latino girls will expect men to spend money on them just as much.
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 16:47
Organic F&C makes the healthiest, nutritious and very tasty bread. Thay have 25% off today, the place was packed! Waitrose is pretty good too, variety is better but it isn`t as healthy. <em>edited by Wild Mint on 15/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 October 2011 - 16:39
Lulu`s in al Barsha has the best variety. Organic firm, semi-firm, silken tofu, tofu cutlets etc... Most of it is reasonaby priced too. Local tofu is awful.
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Latest post on 14 October 2011 - 01:46
Both Fly Dubai and Turkish airlines fly direct from Dubai to Istandul. Fly Dubai IS cheaper but you will arrive at Sabiha Gokcen airport which is on the Asian side, located approx.40 kms from the central Istanbul. Be prepared to pay more for a cab ride to the city. If you fly with Turkish Air you will arrive to the main Ataturk airport which is the biggest and more centrally located. Check the rates directly with FlyDubai, it`s usually cheap and the booking is easy.
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 14:29
best place to stay i think is the Tintagel, ex presidents house, owned by the Paradise Road people (and that is a store definitely worth visiting!!) great restaurant as well. they also have a property in bentota, the Villa Bentota. its a fair drive there though, ie 3-4 hrs, although by the time you are going the new highway *should* be open. there is always the air taxi which is 15 mins. enjoy!! I`s beautiful and almost fully booked! Thank you :)
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 14:22
You must go to Odel for shopping. Lovely clothes, handicrafts & jewellery. It looks great! Thank you for the tip:)
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 19:18
I do not remember the name of the government taxi company, but it has office at the airport. It is safer that way and you won't get cheated. If you go by car from Kandy to the South check small town with R to see how the locals grab straight from the river precious stones that in Europe cost 30 times more. We`ll do that. Also, thanks tons for taking the time to explain things:)
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 18:50
In Colombo there are 4 stores that sale Noritake. I prefer bone china, but do your homework and check the designs online. On the South, the name of the place was something like Bentota, 150 km from Colombo approx. Tea plantations are also interesting - Nuwarala Ellia is the most interesting one. If I am to visit now, I will take car with driver, go from Colombo to the elephant orphanage, than to Kandy and after on the South. From Bentota back to Colombo. Check also Galle. The history museum is very good in Colombo too. Bentota looks very pretty, hotels seems to be reasonably priced too, will do more research on this one. Tea plantations are on my to-do list. Thank you loads for all the info! So if we are to take a car with driver to:Colombo-Kandy-Bentota it has to be arranged by the hotel/agent? Can`t we just negotiate and go with any airport taxi?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 18:11
Three things you can buy in SriLanka: sapphires, Noritake porcelain and Ceilon tea. Hilton is a good hotel. Kandy is boring - there is only one tample and the Noritake factory. Train in SriLanka is a BIG NO No, but you can hire car wit driver for a day. The hotel's concierge will sort you out with a government operator. Costs approx $80 a day. I would recommend the South part - great beach, tortouses , elephant safaris. Pinnawala is worth visiting also on the way to Kandy. Interesting, will definitely look for porcelain. Thank you for the train tip. At which town/beach to book the hotel?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 17:54
Kandy does look much better. More greenery and plenty of hotels, thank you for the suggestion, it`s a great place!
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 17:48
Why not travel up to Kandy, spend a couple of nights and a day there before heading back to Colombo? I did it years ago and went by train to Kandy. Googled it. It`s 2-2.5 hours by car from Colombo which is OK, how many hours by train? Where did you stay?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 17:43
we stayed at the cinnamon grand S. L. and it was lovely, as to sightseeing there are a few things to see but you can do colombo in half to one day, its rather boring to be honest. Thank you! I thought it would be boring. Do you know of any town/place which isn`t too far from Colombo but better?
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 17:41
Just thought of something-it doesn`t have to be Colombo, if there are other places/towns which are better for tourists and just a short (2-3 hours max) drive from Colombo a/port - we would rather go there. It`s a small island after all.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 17:33
Thank you! I will be waiting:)
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 16:37
Myself and DH will be returning from Bangkok with stop over in Colombo in the end of January. We would like to use this opportunity and stay in Colombo for 3 nights before flying back to Dubai. Now, i can`t seem to find a decent hotel! I did search Trip Advisor and booking.com but the results are few and most hotels (apart from 5* chains which are also very few) look shabby and unreliable. Can someone recommend a hotel and maybe itinerary for a short stay please? Tickets are already bought and Colombo was my idea, but i`m stuck:( I would be grateful for any information...
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 15:51
Beachcombers has the most beautiful location in town. Wooden cabanas on the beach right next to the Burj, has both air-conditioned indoor and an outdoor terrace. If you go there, book window table or on the terrace-fantastic view! Very high quality food, great service, kids buffet with ice-cream machine and choc.fountain:) I can`t wait to go there again! Saffron at Atlantis does Far-Eastern, Asian, seafood buffed which starts at 7 pm on Saturday. Gigantic buffet, everything tastes amazing, lots of choices for kids too.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 14:11
Definitive [b'>Central Perk in Jumeirah 3 [/b'>(between Jumeirah Road and Spinneys) and Shakespeare & Co in Al Wasl Road, next to Choitrams. Food and service is good, but the most important thing is - the interior and atmosphere. I like Cenral Perk too, thanks for reminding me!
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 14:09
My latest find and my favorite-Capre Diem (Town Centre, Jumeirah), cozy sofas, coffee served in a cute vintage cups and great freshly made waffles and crepes. Weird location though. It`s privately owned by Belgian family, i like that, chains are so uninspiring. Lime Tree for coffee and small baked treats and an occasional salad.
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 13:51
I had regional Daman from my previous employer. I haven't used it a lot but it worked everywhere, i never had a problem. Good dental coverage too...
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Latest post on 11 October 2011 - 13:46
We have seen dinner buffet but didn`t eat there. Cold cuts, cheese board and desserts looked nice. I wasn`t impressed with mains which were presented in the oven pots and looked like the stew of different kinds. Reminded me of European hearty, heavy winter foods. Limited variety of the mains, lack of seafood/fish, veggie options-we went next door to The Talk instead.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 23:52
Yes thanks for the miso info....have been meaning to do a grilled fish that need miso and something called miren in the marinade....will chk out the organic store and see.. Mirin is a Japanese sweet cooking wine. You won`t find the real one in the local supermarkets because it contains alcohol. But Waitrose sells a non-alcoholic version in the Japanese food section. Beware that non-alcoholic mirin is often full of MSG, sweetners and chemicals. I normally use sweet sherry or even apple juice instead, or just add a bit of sugar to the recipe to compensate for the sweetness. You can often find Japanese foods in Korean supermarkets (1004 Mart in Barsha) since miso, soy, [b'>mirin [/b'>(or very similar to it)....are used in Korean cooking as well. It`s also cheaper than Organic F&C. Happy cooking:)
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 22:31
wal mart... certain food products... cool weather... [b'>arabs not trying to cut in front of me in [/b'>lines Maybe i look too scary, but in 10 years living in Dubai i have experienced this once or twice and it wasn`t a big deal... While grocery shopping I will let the person directly behind me go first if they've only got a couple of items.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 14:52
I never ever drink it, but i cook with it, brush my teeth, wash veggies etc... I think it`s safe for you if you boil it. Stubborn DH drinks it just to prove me wrong.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 14:47
[b'>when you go to a restaurant or bar - do they use tap water for ice and cooking?[/b'> i personally believe they use tap water so no need to at home. plus if anything else it builds up the immune system!!! I always tell them ''no ice'', i believe that most places use tap water to make ice.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 22:57
Dubai has hundreds of Indian restaurants but none of them (according to EW`ers) knows now how to make a ''real'' curry?? What a load of cobblers The gap between Indian-Turry and Brit-turry has closed massively, since them days when some UK based Indian chef threw a can of tomato soup on some grilled chicken tikka in the 1950s and called it Tikka Masala What's your point? <em>edited by Wild Mint on 07/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:41
I buy miso paste at Organic F&C in Dubai Mall or TECOM. They have 3-4 different types of it, it`s natural, unpasteurised kind, which is very good for you...I love barley Mugi Miso paste it`s mild yet full of flavour and very versatile. 1004 Mart in Barsha has a cheaper option of Korean miso, which is pretty tasty but a bit more processed. Hope this helps:)
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 14:21
bbcb, OK, i think i get it. I'm looking forward to sampling Brit curry someday.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 13:46
Dubai has hundreds of Indian restaurants but none of them (according to EW`ers) knows now how to make a ''real'' curry?? Brit curry is the only ''real'' one, what happened to it`s Indian origin? I have no relation to India or UK whatsoever but statements like this sound very arrogant to me...
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 21:37
I miss seasons:Autumn, winter, spring Good, cheap books!!!! Blackcurrants from my garden Snow on the New Year`s Eve:(
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Latest post on 04 October 2011 - 14:04
Safety Nice, clean roads Fantastic bathrooms Variety of different cuisines
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 14:55
Ibrahim at Headlines based in Capital Hotel (top of Al Diyafa St, close to the flag - call 04 346 0012. THE best prices in Dubai and THE best hairdresser in my opinion. I also have mani, pedi, eyebrows and eyelashes sorted whilst Im there. Someone on EW recommended him earlier, i tried calling the place but their english was so bad that it scared me off...
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 14:49
Thailand is amazing in winter.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 14:45
We did Bateaux dinner cruise, candle lights all over the place, glass walls and a great view of the creek, beautiful place, utterly romantic atmosphere! I think the food was very good, set menus with or without seafood, great desserts. It felt like we did something different, not the regular dinner in a hotel, i loved it:) Entertainer FD has Bateaux vouchers...
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 02:15
Probably a year!!! Been going out a few months when I was horrified to realise this was it!!! lol. Same here... DH says he knew I was the ''one'' after our first date.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:45
Yes, Saffron has the best variety to keep both veggie and the meat eater happy! But i am also hoping that someone on EW knows of other great places:)
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 13:24
I have the same problem, as my DH is a meat eater and my choices are limited when it comes to brunches/buffets. I do loosen up a bit on special occasions, especially if it involves alcohol which hits me real hard if i don`t get enough protein. Then i would usually eat some fish or cheese, I figure it's better than feeling sick later... Saffron in Atlantis has OK variety, Thai salads station is really nice, as opposed to buffet in Kaleidoscope which had almost no food for a veggie apart from the deserts...
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 09:12
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