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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 20:38
Hilton Resort and Spa in RAK :)
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 11:43
Have u looked at alma I'n AR , exactly the same as al reem but much newer and next to the golf club and retail centre ? There will def be more houses about as lots of people are leaving. I think it's the best time to move. Yea, would consider Alma, but there doesnt seem to be anything available there. Our budget is between AED 110-130K. There are quite a few for lease signs up in Alma at the moment. Try driving round and taking the telephone numbers.
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 15:36
This weeks Time Out magazine had 2 for 1 massage voucher for Media Rotana. They also usually list other offers too.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 22:47
I lived in The Greens for 4 years and absolutely loved it. It felt very safe and had a wonderful community spirit. I was within a 30 minute drive to work and very central for various malls and nights out. I was reluctant to move anywhere else but we finally settled on Arabian Ranches last year and once I got unpacked I must admit I love it here and we have just signed for another year. There are so many places now that offer something for everyone but I still believe a home is what you make it.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 20:50
What about NKD Pizza? I think they advertise healthier pizzas (wholemeal bases etc). They deliver to the ranches but haven't tried them but I think someone mentioned them on here a while ago and said they were good. they are superb! my only bug with them is they charge for delivery - come on..... deliver to AR for free please! I didn't think anyone charged for delivery in Dubai! anyway it's now on my list of places to try next time we have food delivered.
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 20:30
Well I checked my Family Entertainer and found vouchers for Brick Lane take away - I'm very happy! You can have my vouchers, I ordered a Jalfrezi and it was much hotter than the vindaloo!! :)
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 20:24
Which area of Dubai? There are some reasonable priced hotels near MOE (Holiday Inn, Ibis, Golden Tulip)
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Latest post on 14 June 2011 - 20:17
What about NKD Pizza? I think they advertise healthier pizzas (wholemeal bases etc). They deliver to the ranches but haven't tried them but I think someone mentioned them on here a while ago and said they were good.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 20:20
Jebel Ali Hotel usually offer spa deals that include pool and beach access
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 20:17
Shellly, I will make it harder. Lily Beach Spa and Resort, South Ari Atoll. Heaven on earth and includes absolutely everything from top shelf wines, beer, spirits, food, snacks, robes, fishing trips, massages, the works! You wont spend a cent while you are there and its just the most amazing place :) I am so glad I read your review, we have booked to go to Lily Beach this year. I can't wait !! :)
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Latest post on 10 June 2011 - 12:26
All of them should be offering summer rates now. Try checking some hotel websites or Agoda.com or Booking.com
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Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 22:47
We did exactly the same last year :)
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Latest post on 27 May 2011 - 13:55
Most hotels have at least one restaurant which offers buffet everyday of the week. If it's a set price for food and drink that you are after most Rotana hotels offer value for money.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 18:39
Time Out usually list prices of quite a few hotels that offer beach and pool day passes. If you buy the Entertainer body book they have buy one get one free vouchers for some hotels.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 18:35
I know people who have used Grand Millenium in Tecom and they were very happy with everything. They also have some nice restaurants and the Belgium Beer Cafe which is open late in the evenings.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 18:28
The Rosary Medical Center in the Springs is open.
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 18:26
There are lots of threads on here recommending child friendly resorts which might help your decision. I usually check directly with the resort first to see what prices they offer and then check other websites such as Agoda.com. Once I knew where we wanted to go I gave all the details to the travel agent in Arabian Ranches (Prime Travel) and they quoted cheaper than anything else I could find. They were very helpful and I would try them again before booking myself.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 21:41
I use Bridge Cleaning but I am sure you will find most will come to Arabian Ranches.
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 23:07
We are trying to plan our holiday, can you recommend a travel Agent, or let me know how you booked your Maldives holiday. thanks I usually book flights direct with Emirates and the hotel direct too but this time I gave all the details to the travel agent in Arabian Ranches (Prime Travel) and they came back with better rates than I could find. I gave them a few hotels that I liked and all were available for the dates we wanted. I also found Agoda.com had some good hotel rates.
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 12:29
I have been in April before and had showers most afternoons for an hour or so. It soon dried up once the showers stopped and didn't spoil the holiday. Hope you enjoy it, we are going again in August and I can't wait :)
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 10:20
Definitely Rhodes Mezzanine, always had great food and excellent service.
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 15:52
Slimming World is a healthy balanced diet
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 17:44
We got one from ACE but cannot remember the price
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Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 21:22
Have you tried Lakeland?
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 23:43
We got some new ones from Home Center a few weeks ago and they are really nice. They have quite a good selection to cover all budgets.
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 19:24
I can highly recommend Rhodes Mezzanine or Verre
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 21:33
Does anyone know how to block an incoming call on the iPhone 4? TIA
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Latest post on 19 March 2011 - 16:39
Chimes in Al Barsha. I think they have a menu on their website :)
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 19:00
MMI at MOE should be open today
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 15:12
RAK, Hilton Resort & Spa or Cove Rotana <em>edited by Yorky on 18/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 20:15
India Palace :)
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 19:50
Yorky, one villa on Dubizzle was advertised by 8 different agents - its the one where the landlord would only take 1 cheque. Al Reen not so good as they want to walk to the shops etc. Thanks Wonderful_Woman, I will give Deborah a ring this morning. Any other nice 3 bedroom villas with a garden available? You will find most properties are advertised by multiple agents (they often share the commission). There are a few villas empty so hopefully you can find an agent that can help you.
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 20:22
Chimes in Al Barsha is really nice. They do a variety of dishes including some Chinese. I don't have the number to hand but if you google it or do a search on here I am sure you will find it. I think they have a website too.
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Latest post on 12 March 2011 - 19:31
I noticed a few for rent on Dubizzle but can't remember prices/number of cheques. They should get something in that price range in Al Reem if they can't find anything in Alma. Maybe the agents that have stands in the Arabian Ranches shopping centre can help?
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Latest post on 11 March 2011 - 21:09
I usually book everything myself but I recently booked a holiday to the Maldives using Prime Travel at Arabian Ranches. I did all the research myself and gave them a list of resorts that I liked and the dates and they came back with a cheaper price than anything I could find. They also gave a further discount for paying cash. I checked rates with the resorts direct and also Agoda.com
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 19:43
I love feta cheese but it's not free on the slimming world diet (I usually count as a healthy extra) I've got a few good recipes but they are for the Easy Extra plan, do you do any of these days?
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 15:55
Fry one large onion with a teaspoon of garlic until soft Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and add to the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes and then stir in a heaped teaspoon of curry powder. Then add a courgette (chopped into inch long pieces) and pineapple chunks. Cook for a further 2 – 3 minutes. While you are cooking the above you need to have some cooked rice ready. I usually use my rice cooker and add rice, star anise, lime leaves and a pinch of saffron. (Remove star anise and lime leaves once cooked) Combine the chicken and rice mixture into a oven proof dish. Top with slices of buffalo mozzarella and bake in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes <em>edited by Yorky on 10/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 12:56
If you have 2 I may be interested
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 21:22
There are vouchers in the Body Book for Jebel Ali Hotel and Mina Seyahi (maybe others too) Time Out usually list most of the popular beach resorts
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 21:00
They have been to Madinat, but not against going again. Just don't know where to go there. Only been to Left Bank and that's not terribly special is it? We like Trader Vic and The Meat Company at the Madinat but usually go to Shimmers beach bar at Mina Al Salam for pre dinner drinks. You can walk over the bridge to the Madinat. The Chinese at Mina Al Salam (Zheng He?) is nice too.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 20:16
Have they been to the Madinat?
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 20:14
I think it's called Glow Bar. I've only used them for threading and I've always been happy with the service, reasonable prices too.
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 19:26
Bump :) I would also like to know how the evening went
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Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 19:18
Where is Rhodes 2010? Le Royal Meridien
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 20:04
Another vote for Samsung :)
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:45
There is an offer on Cobone for car hire, 44 Dirhams per day
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:40
Bunny you have mail. yorky can i please have your email or you can msg me on suzie dot jumaily at gmail dot com. thanks, You have mail :)
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:23
do u use it often? how good or bad it is? it is good for restaurants, hotel, bus tour...........??? THANSK! if you go to the Entertainer website you can see what vouchers are in each book
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Latest post on 08 March 2011 - 19:22
No it's not in any of the Entertainer books
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 21:40
Hilton Resort and Spa in RAK is lovely. You can get good rates booking direct with the hotel or try Agoda.com
 
 
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