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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 21:38
17th March
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 20:03
The Montgomerie is close to Media City
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 19:37
if you still need the vouchers you are welcome to mine
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Latest post on 07 March 2011 - 19:34
The concert is on Yas Island so I would look at one there. I know there is a Rotana, Crowne Plaza, Yas Hotel and probably a lot of others too.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:52
expedia.com ?
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:48
For that budget I would be looking at any of the following places: The Greens (apartments) The Lakes (villas) Arabian Ranches (villas) if you wanted something bigger and don't mind some construction you could try Victory Heights or The Villa if you do a search on here most of these places have been discussed quite a few times but if there is anything specific you want to know just ask :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:33
Where will your husband work? Are you looking for an apartment or villa?
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 20:28
It was actually genuine as I found out later (if you want to cancel an account do it yourself (as I normally do), don't rely on your PRO or it will come back and bite you on your rear end many months later grrrr!) It was his attitude. It was as if everything was a big secret and he could only give me a few details. I lost the plot at being told that someone was getting angry with me for daring to ask why it was thought I owed money I called Du customer service centre number who went through everything and confirmed that the debt was correct, which is annoying because I have contacted them about the cancelled account in the past and no mention has been made about an outstanding balance. When I called them, the guy I spoke to was very helpful and very polite - in complete contrast to the power-tripper who called me. if you go to customer services to settle the bill make sure they advise the dates for these outstanding charges. We recently settled and closed an account with Du and they have contacted us twice requesting payment. After further investigation and numerous hours in customer services we have proved the bills were not accurate and we had settled everything when we closed the account.
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Latest post on 12 February 2011 - 21:51
Once you decide where you want to go try looking at Agoda.com for rates, I found them much cheaper than direct with some hotels. I also asked a local travel agent for the same holiday package and I have managed to save a few extra dirhams too! (didn't expect a travel agent to be cheaper than booking myself)
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 22:35
it's standard procedure to hold your license for some traffic offenses. if you go to the police station on Sunday they will issue the fine (don't know how much), as soon as you pay they will give you the license back. You can check how much fines are on the police website. There is a possibility that you may get some points but again you can check on the website.
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 22:24
Fly Dubai
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 19:20
Copper Chimney at Springs Town Center is my favorite :)
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 19:15
Food and service at Toshi is usually very good, not sure if they do a Friday brunch though? The do several theme nights which are good value.
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Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 22:14
We called for drinks 2 weeks ago and there were only 2 or 3 other people there. it was early (6 o'clock) and the weather wasn't too good so maybe that's why it was so quiet? There is an outdoor area which is okay. We didn't go into the restaurant but looking through the window it looked quite basic. I wouldn't rush back but would love to hear reviews from anyone else, we could have gone on an off day! if you want an outdoor venue for drinks in Tecom I think The Terrace at Media Rotana is much nicer. There are plenty of other nice places on Tecom with vouchers in the entertainer so you could call at The Deck first and see what you think and move on somewhere else if you don't like it.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:56
And you will need to do your ID card at the same time, I've got all mine to do again soon!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 21:46
it will expire with your visa.
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Latest post on 02 February 2011 - 13:44
It's great if you fancy a relaxing weekend away from Dubai. The hotel was refurbished a few yaers ago and the rooms are nice and spacious.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:51
I was going to book flights separate with Emirates but the travel agents quoted the full package (I selected which flights I wanted), the Hilton looks great but we have decided to try Lily Beach which is all inclusive and it's also got great reviews. I think the price I was quoted was a few hundred Dirhams cheaper than booking myself with Agoda and they offered up to 3% discount if you pay cash.
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:39
Do you think its my search criteria? ive put in 2 adults and 2 children? Yes it could be, I was only searching for 2 adults. Try changing the search criteria so you find the hotel and then I think you can send an inquiry to customer services. I've also had some quotes from the travel agents in AR and they have been competitively priced. I think they also offered half board package for this hotel. HTH
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Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 21:07
Thanks so much for your input Claire, looks like we are going for it! Can you just confirm that they let you have beach villa with two children? Can't wait now, so excited and Agoda.com has the beach villas at half price at the moment! Bump, did you find out anymore Ceese? we also have 2 small people and are looking at Maldives but when i done a search this Iru Fushi hotel didn't come up on agoda.com That's strange, I found the Hilton Iru Fushi on Agoda when I was looking last week
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Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 16:33
Maldives
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 11:30
Try Agoda.com for cheap hotel rates. I've just received a quote from DNATA and they are cheaper than me booking everything myself direct. I thought they would be more expensive and I very rarely use a travel agent because of this. I would go to one of the offices and give them your details and let them quote for you, I'm not saying it works out cheaper for all holiday packages but it's worth a try.
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 11:24
I don't have the number to hand but I asked in the LG shop in Ibn Battuta and they gave me the details. They were very efficient and I would definitely use them again. HTH
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 21:05
Marks and Spencers had plain black pashminas a few weeks ago
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 22:33
Hilton Resort and Spa in RAK, if you book before 31st January you will get a discount.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 20:32
I think Howdra supply their own cleaning materials They come with a bucket, a cloth and some spray n wipe. You have to supply vacuum, mop and everything else. okay, probably best to check then. they did supply everything when I used them but that was a few years ago now.
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 19:55
I think Howdra supply their own cleaning materials
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Latest post on 20 January 2011 - 18:29
There are definately vouchers in the Body Book (Mina Seyahi and Jebel Ali, plus others that I can't remember right now). I think The Sheraton at JBR is one of the cheapest but I've not been so cannot comment on the facilities. Time Out usually list all the hotels and prices so that might be worth a look.
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Latest post on 19 January 2011 - 19:42
I think Rock Bottom has opened on Tecom, they might do a Friday brunch or there is the Crown and Lion (sorry not been to either but thought I would suggest them if you want to stay in that area)
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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 20:28
You need to print off all the downloads so you can read through them and decide which would suit you best. Green option allows you unlimited potatoes, rice and pasta and the red option allows unlimited meat and fish. The easy extra is a combination of both. Take a look at the list of free foods for all options, these are the foods you can eat in any quantity. You must also make sure you have your a and b choices everyday. If you don't use all your syns each day you can save them up and use at the end of the week (usually a good idea if you fancy a night out and a few drinks!). Let me know if you have any other questions, I've done the diet before and it's quite easy to follow once you understand the basics. I'm signing up on-line again tomorrow.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 11:16
There are vouchers in the Entertainer Body Book
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 20:27
Fly Dubai usually have cheap flight options but I've only used them to Oman. If you didn't want to fly I can recommend Hilton Resort & Spa in RAK
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Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 20:07
There are some nice restaurants at Festival City with outside seating (if you don't want alcohol)
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Latest post on 11 January 2011 - 20:41
Food at Verre and Rhodes Mezzanine is outstanding but I would say service and those little extra touches are better at Rhodes Mezzanine. Don't think you would be disappointed with either choice :) I've not been to Ruth's Chris so can't comment on that one
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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 22:54
Time Out usually list venues for ladies night
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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 22:51
Up Town Bar at Jumeirah Beach Hotel Shimmers at Mina Al Salam for sunset drinks Bahri Bar at Mina Al Salam
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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 15:25
Pregos at Media Rotana
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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 16:46
Lucky you :) The first time I went was in November and the food was really good, so good infact that we booked for Christmas lunch and that was great too.
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 19:33
Bianca.......I think
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Latest post on 01 January 2011 - 18:55
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