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Yorky

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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 10:21
If you think he has food poisoning get him to a doctor this morning. You could report this to the municipality, I don't have the contact details but I am sure someone else can help. You could also consider putting in a formal complaint with the hotels F&B manager.
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 23:38
I only use vanish (because it works on most things!) I don't have children but the OH keeps me busy with the washing! I sometimes wonder why he always buys white t-shirts and shirts, but then again I always keep a good supply of vanish so by the time they are back in his wardrobe they are as good as new!
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 14:25
Tips and Toes
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 16:54
I have seen it in Park and Shop, but that was a while ago
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 16:53
best thing we've found for bites is a gel called After Bite Extra - not sure if you can get it here though - DH obtained it. I've ordered more off Amazon UK as its brilliant stuff. After Bite Extra is the best thing I have ever found for mozzie bites but only ever managed to buy it here once :(
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 16:28
To be shorter. 5ft 11 and feel like a giant. Clothes shopping here a nightmare :( I'd swap heights with you if I could! I was going to write the one thing I'd like to do is add 4 or 5 inches to my height. I'm 5'6", would love to be tall. 5'6" is tall (well to some of us it is!) :)
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 16:27
I haven't used them myself but I am sure there are vouchers in the family Entertainer book for off road driving lessons.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 13:08
Thanks for the replies, did you book directly through the hotels or you got a package from Dubai with flights included? Last year we got a great deal through the travel agents in AR but this year they were much more expensive so I have booked the flights directly with Emirates and the resort through Agoda.com
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 10:59
Lily Beach is great...was there in Dec...Platinum All Inclusive Plan, so all drinks and food included (wide range of cocktails/premium spirits), even mini-bar in the room is included with soft drinks, water, beer and wine and 2 excursions too. The Water Villas are lovely and it had a great house reef....really enjoyed it! P.S. March may be a tall order, as it's still high-season and lots of resorts get booked up many months in advance...but worth giving it a go! Oreo - there are quite a few All-Inclusive resorts in The Maldives.... edited by chizz on 21/01/2012 Another vote for Lily Beach :) We went last year and loved it, so much so that we are going back again in April. The all inclusive plan is excellent, and the food and drinks available are good quality throughout the resort.
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 13:09
Some of the resorts in the Maldives are family friendly with kids clubs. it's only a 4 hour flight and definately the place to put your feet up, relax and enjoy the sun.
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 11:43
Lakeland or Crate and Barrel
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 19:12
I bought one 2.1/2 years ago and absolutely love it :) I have never had any problems with it and it's great to drive. Take one for a test drive, I am sure you will not be disappointed.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 18:10
It looks like England have lost the test match :( Does anyone know what will happen with the tickets purchased for tomorrow, can you get a refund?
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 22:07
With irrigation we water twice a day in winter and three times a day during summer
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Latest post on 14 January 2012 - 22:02
Phone 800 WASTE and they will collect for a small fee
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 14:04
I was also a very satisfied customer of Bridge Cleaning before it closed down. I had some contact with Kirsty just before Christmas and she had hoped her new business would be up and running very shortly after that, but I haven't heard anything else. I cannot face going through sourcing another maid agency for exactly the reasons you've given so I am desperately hoping that her new company will be up and running soon. I am also holding on until she gets up and running again but its coming up to 3 months and I really need to get someone soon. Unfortunately Kirsty isnt responding to texts or email so I am assuming she still doesnt know when the new company will be ready to operate :(
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 10:48
We have done both. I usually price up the holiday myself and then ask a travel agent to price the same holiday and then I go with the cheapest. Last year the travel agent came up with a package that was over 1000 dhs cheaper than I could find booking myself but this year they were over 5000 dhs more expensive than the prices I have found. Agoda.com is a good website for competitive hotel prices. Unfortunately if you want to fly direct you don't have much choice with flights, it Emirates from Dubai or Etihad from Abu Dhabi.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 08:30
Hi Bird, we visited for the first time last July, we rented a lively villa with pool at Aphrodite Hills directly from the owners, a really helpful British Couple, and it was fantastic. Overlooking the golf course, husband played daily, restaurants on site, supermarket also there but little pricey or a 10 minute drive for more competitive prices if you want to do your own bbqing. We were 25 mins from Paphos,lovely beaches and other cultural activities. 25 minute drive up into the Trudos mountains. We loved it so much we booked to go back again this year. I can give you the link to the villa if you're interested. 2 bedroom, maid once a week, the owners send you a cery comprehensive list of rearaurants in the area, places of interest etc, can highly recommend it :) Hi Sophie, can you post the link please, or I can leave my email address if you prefer? Thanks :)
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 16:07
I received an email from Zheng He at Mina Al Salam today, they have a lunch and dinner set menu available.
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 20:22
What type of food do you want? So many choices in Dubai so you need to give us some preferences :)
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 18:24
+3 back on now, but don't know how long for!
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Latest post on 08 January 2012 - 18:23
We are on Du and only got +5 now with Arabic commentary.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 22:25
Our tv package is subscribed through DU
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 20:10
We used Tip Top painters last year and was very happy with the quality and service, would definatley use them again. I don't have the number right now but if you do a search on here you should find it, if not let me know and I will find it out for you.
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Latest post on 07 January 2012 - 20:08
Al Jazeera +3 has one of the games on but I can't find any others
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 20:52
I have used DAMAS in MOE twice for altering ring sizes, both times very happy with the service and price.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 20:58
Channels in Media Rotana have an Asian night and there are vouchers in the Entertainer. The vouchers do not include alcohol but they will let you pay the difference between the two packages so still works out a cheap night out. Also at Media Rotana the Terrace have just started a Thursday night Asian buffet outside by the pool. I think that is about 200 dhs including alcohol. There is also Toshi at Grand Millenium which is also approx 200 dhs including alcohol.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 20:54
Arabian Ranches also have group lessons for ladies. If you send them an email I am sure they will reply with all the details. I think they also hold a coffee morning in the Baker Finch room so that might be a good way to meet who want to play.
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Latest post on 03 January 2012 - 13:20
The Hilton Resort and Spa in RAK uses Clarins so maybe the one at JBR also does?
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 21:06
Thanks so much for the suggestions... I'll keep it in mind if the latest possibility doesn't work out! Considering 25/55 down at the yacht club... they are open long hours. Would any of you ladies recommend it? Do any of you know if there are vouchers for them in the Entertainer this year? for some reason the ent website doesn't understand a hash :) Yes there are vouchers in the Entertainer
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 21:05
How about one of those boats? Either a 2 hour cruise, ending someplace near to a dinner venue, or having dinner served aboard? There was a deal on Cobone recently (still might be active), 660 dhs for a 1 hour cruise for a maximum of 15 people and you can buy multiple vouchers to extend the trip. You can take your own drinks on board and you could get food arranged too.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 21:02
Shimmers at Mina Al Salam?
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:43
I can only think of one hotel in Jebel Ali and that's the Jebel Ali Resort and Spa. They have quite a few nice restaurants, not sure about all the opening times but the Sports Cafe has a nice outside seating area overlooking the Marina and that is open all day.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:38
Tickets are for sale on the Time Out website
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:36
They are also considering banning P0rk and alcohol. The tourist industry will not survive if they go ahead with all these new laws. I have been following the news on this for the past week and it looks like the hotels will get exemptions. I really hope they do, we have a holiday booked for April and I am considering canceling if it doesn't get sorted out.
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 19:30
Try Lakeland
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Latest post on 02 January 2012 - 13:32
I think they do them at Minutes (Ibn Battuta or MOE)
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 23:13
Only been to one and that was at Hatta, we had our own Jeep and took a picnic but unfortunately it was swarming with wasps so didn't really enjoy it
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 21:33
The Ivy :) Or if you want to travel a bit further try Table 9, I haven't been myself but hearing very good reviews.
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 21:31
Snap Yorky. Keep hitting caps lock! Blurred vision or somethng. lol. :)
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 21:08
Maybe you could email Emaar with the plate number so they can notify all the security gates?
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 20:25
Only the Body Book, all the others start from 2nd January
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Latest post on 01 January 2012 - 12:18
We went to Lily Beach in the Maldives in August and absolutely loved it, so much so that we are going back in April.
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 14:49
If you order on line, direct from the Entertainer you can get 10% off
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 00:29
Can you recommend anywhere specific? Thanks so much for everything already :) Really depends what you are looking for. Do you know what type of food you want? What time will you want to eat? I know you have specified a time frame but some restaurants will stop service after lunch until 6.30 - 7.00pm
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Latest post on 31 December 2011 - 00:20
Madinat, JBH, Mina Al Salam - all great locations with nice views and lots of different restaurants to choose from.
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Latest post on 30 December 2011 - 01:27
Try Pregos at Media Rotana, they usually do a lovely 3 or 4 course meal followed by access to the Terrace which has lovely views of the Burj fireworks.
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Latest post on 29 December 2011 - 18:53
Copper Chimney :)
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Latest post on 28 December 2011 - 19:51
The owner of Spring Collection is trying to sort this out with Emaar and if he isn't successful he said he would open the business up with a new sponsor. I think all the banned companies had the same sponsor and there have been some problems with outstanding fines? We had to cancel them a few weeks ago but we are waiting until after the new year to see if they get this sorted before we get someone else. In the past two weeks we have had at least six new companies knock on our door looking for business, I wonder if security have told them who we were using?
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 23:46
Al Qasr, can't wait! <em>edited by Yorky on 26/12/2011</em>
 
 
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