tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22083877822220595582024-03-22T09:38:21.131+04:00One Desert MamaAn expat mom's blog about family, food, travel and anything random.laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-24763259735895408622014-03-25T09:14:00.000+04:002014-03-25T09:15:08.431+04:00How to Obtain an Etisalat Clearance<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you are leaving the UAE for good, you would need to obtain a clearance from Etisalat. Having lived in the Emirates for almost 10 years, I know that a simple procedure could turn out to be your worst nightmare.<br />
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My family and I are leaving the country in mid April. In early February, I went to Etisalat Spinney's to ask how could I obtain a clearance certificate from Etisalat. The Customer Service Representative there told me the following:<br />
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<li>Etisalat clearance could only be obtained from Etisalat's main branch - the one in Airport Road.</li>
<li>If your payments are up-to-date, you can get the clearance the same day.</li>
<li>Apply for disconnection on the same day that you apply for clearance. Please note that Etisalat requires one month's notice for the disconnection.</li>
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Since we will be staying in our flat until 15 April 2014, I decided to go to Etisalat on 23 March to apply for my clearance.</div>
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The following are the steps in getting you clearance:</div>
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<li>Go to the 3rd floor.</li>
<li>Proceed to the Enquiry section, ask for the appropriate form and your ticket number.</li>
<li>Fill up the form.</li>
<li>Wait.... wait.... and wait....for your number to be called.</li>
<li>When called, give the following documents to the counter - Clearance form, passport copy, visa copy and EID copy. Trust me, it's better to give all these documentations though only the passport copy is being asked as per the clearance form.</li>
<li>Ask if you can apply for disconnection at the same time, unless you want to come back and apply another day. <i><b>I applied for clearance and disconnection on the same day.</b></i></li>
<li>Wait for your claim slip.</li>
<li>Go home take a rest, and return to Etisalat the next day for your clearance. </li>
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To claim your clearance, here are the steps:</div>
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<li>Go to the 4th floor.</li>
<li>Proceed to counter #1 (this guy is the one responsible for clearances).</li>
<li>Present your claim slip.</li>
<li>Get your clearance.</li>
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It should have been a very easy procedure. Mine was a bit complicated. Because I applied for disconnection and clearance at the same time, when I went to the 4th floor to get the clearance, the man told me that <i style="font-weight: bold;">he couldn't issue my clearance because I also applied for disconnection</i>. I was like - WTF!!!! What is the difference between applying for a clearance today and coming back tomorrow to apply for disconnection? Besides, it was Etisalat Khalidiya who instructed me to apply for clearance and disconnection at the same time and who told me that Etisalat requires one month's notice for disconnection. The man further told me that for disconnection there are two options:</div>
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<li>Apply for disconnection on that day, bring your decoder, pay your dues and the service will automatically be disconnected on the same day and then you can apply for clearance.</li>
<li>Give one month's notice, bring your decoder after the notice period and the service will be disconnected on that day and then you can apply for clearance.</li>
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I was like - NO! I told the man that I even asked the person on the 3rd floor if I can have my clearance first then give one month's notice for disconnection and he said that it was okay. I just didn't accept what this man was trying to tell me so he went down to the 3rd floor himself and confirmed with I dunno who so when he returned to the 4th floor, he gave me the clearance with no questions asked. </div>
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<b>My advice - </b>To make it less complicated for you, do not apply for the clearance and disconnection on the same day. For your clearance, just make sure that your payments are up-to-date. For the disconnection, you can apply the week after you took your clearance and give your month's notice. I noticed that one person is saying a different thing from another though they are both working in the same company. </div>
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I am sure glad that I am done with this step. Now off to our visa cancellation!</div>
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-36926064534692241982014-02-09T14:12:00.001+04:002014-02-09T14:12:27.395+04:00Juicing in Abu Dhabi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Most of you have already read about the latest fad today - yes you're right - it's juicing. There have been many written articles about the benefits of juicing. It not only detoxifies our bodies of toxins and impurities but also helps lose weight. <br />
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One problem I could see with juicing is that it is too tasky for working moms like me to make my own juice. Imagine you have to shop for veggies, clean them, juice them and then clean your juicer of course. Another thing is that you have to have a high quality juicer for this to work! I tried juicing with my cheap (haha!) juicer and it just ended up in a mess. It didn't do the job.<br />
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As I really wanted to try this, I consulted Mr. Google to find out if there is anyone who delivers ready made juices in Abu Dhabi. To my surprise, there is, but to my bigger surprise the prices are very expensive. I really couldn't afford it. For three days of juicing, it would cost around AED 1000, and that was it - I gave up my hopes in juicing.</div>
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One day while I was doing my weekly groceries at Lulu and while I was at their vegetable section, I saw an advertisement stating that Lulu is now offering fresh vegetable juices. I checked it out and saw that there were a lot of flavors to choose from. They have cucumber, beetroot, carrots, etc. To my surprise, a bottle of juice costs around AED 6 to AED 10 <b>only</b>! I was really happy as I found my fuss-free juicing. The next thing for me to find out is which flavors are yummy, and which ones are not. <br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-21211925082203457072014-01-29T13:16:00.000+04:002014-01-29T13:16:13.463+04:00Max Burger<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Max Burger claims to be Europe's oldest and Sweden's most popular hamburger chain. They have now conquered the Middle East and we, Abu Dhabi peeps, are fortunate enough to taste what they have been bragging about.<div>
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I know of only two branches here in Abu Dhabi; one in Abu Dhabi Mall and the other one in Al Wahda Mall. So one day while waiting for our kids to finish from their workshop, we decided to give it a try. We ordered their Frisco meal, which comes in beef, chicken or vegetable patties.<br /><div>
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I was really surprised when I tasted it. The flavors were playing in my mouth. First the bun - it was very soft and sweet! The patties were fresh as well as the vegetables, and the sauce they had was just awesome. It had this distinct tangy flavor that is different from the usual over-the-counter burgers that we have. The fries were also excellent and they used sea salt instead of the ordinary table salt. It's like Wendy's in the sense that their fries still had some skin on it. </div>
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You can also add on some dips and the dips come in different flavors - sweet mustard, teriyaki, barbecue, green garlic, mayonaise, etc.</div>
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The price was just too afordable - only AED 14 for one Frisco meal. <br />
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For me, Max burger is way better than other overhyped, if not overpriced, burger joints here claiming to be 100% organic and 100% natural.<br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-23945719483609083682014-01-26T14:30:00.003+04:002014-01-26T14:54:53.333+04:00Loving the Abu Dhabi Bus Service<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Most expats, if not all, had the same reason for leaving our mother land and braving the steps to move into another country - that is to earn more. My husband and I are both employed, but job stability has always been a question here in the UAE especially now that the government is really serious in the country's Emiratization plan. We are taking advantage of the opportunity that we have and are saving for our kids' futures to the best of our ability.<br />
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There are many ways to save with the fast paced lifestyle here in the UAE. One way is to use public transportation rather than taxi services. I know that taxis are far more convenient than buses. One doesn't have to wait forever for taxis to come compared with the never ending waiting game with the buses. With taxis, one doesn't have to spend almost 30 minutes for what was supposed to be a 10-minute ride. However, don't you know that by using public transportation, you could save some hundreds of dirhams a month.<br />
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I live in the Corniche area and I use the bus to go home from work. Going to work is no problem for me since my husband gives me a ride.<br />
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Let's do the math here:<br />
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My taxi fare from Karama to Corniche is around AED 10 to 12 depending on traffic.<br />
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I work 5 days a week, four weeks a month and that would equate to:<br />
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<b>AED 10 x 5 days x 4 weeks = AED 200 per month</b></div>
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If I use the bus, I only have to pay AED2 plus a few minutes of walking. Putting this to a Mathematical problem, that would be:</div>
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<b>AED 2 x 5 days x 4 weeks = AED 40 per month</b></div>
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The difference might not look sooo big at only AED 160 per month, but multiply AED 160 to twelve months, and that would give you <b>AED 1920</b> worth of savings for one year.</div>
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Just imagine if one would commute two times a day, that would automatically rip off AED 400 per month or AED 4800 a year just for transportation.</div>
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Aside from the reasons stated above, I think most of us here do not know which bus to take if we want to go to a certain place, so I visited Department of Transportation's <a href="http://dot.abudhabi.ae/en/home" target="_blank">website</a> and put into a table the places/landmarks with the corresponding bus numbers:</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Al Mina Souq<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">9, 56<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Al Muhairy Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">7, 8, 32, 34<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Al Wahda Bus Station<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">11, 32, 34, 52, 54, 56<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">City Terminal (AUH
Mall)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">5, 7, 8, 9, 11,
40, 44, 52<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Corniche Road
(Family Beach)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">34, 63<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Fish Market<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">8, 54<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Hamdan Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">5, 54<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Ikea, Ferrari
World, Yas Water World <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">195<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Immigration
Dept/St. Joseph’s Church<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">44<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Khalidiya Garden <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">5, 7, 32, 40<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Khalidiya Mall<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">8<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Khalifa Park<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">56<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Khalifa Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">40, 63<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Madinat Zayed
Shopping Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">32, 52, 56<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Marina Mall<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">5, 7, 9, 11, 32, 34, 63<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Masdar City<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">163<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Mina Fishermen
Association<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">11, 44<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Mina ISC<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">New Airport Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">34, 54<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Officer’s Club<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">44<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Petroleum
Institute<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">54<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Ras Al Akhdar<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">10, 34<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Reem Island<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">7, 63<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Spinney’s
Khalidiyah<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">5, 7, 11, 32<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Souk Qaryat Al
Berri<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">32<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Tourist Club Mina
Road<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">8, 9 , 10, 11,
44, 54, 56<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Yas Island Hotels
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">170, 180, 185<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Zayed Mosque <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">54, R<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">Zayed Sports City<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="border: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 11pt;">32, 34, 44, 52, 54<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: silver; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid black 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 252.9pt;" valign="top" width="337"><div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: silver; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border: none; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 225.9pt;" valign="top" width="301"><div class="MsoNormal">
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</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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I hope this information is helpful. There are also <a href="http://dot.abudhabi.ae/en/info/Abu_Dhabi_Region_Bus_Services" target="_blank">maps</a> available in the website for a more detailed bus route. I know that most women, including me, can't read maps, so just in case you need help just call the DOT's help desk at 800-88888.</div>
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I know, I know, Christmas is over, but please forgive me for this very late post. I have been very busy the past few weeks and was not able to update my blog on time. Still, I would like to share this post as this could also give you guys an idea on your future craft activities with your angels.<div>
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First, I had the kids paint their trees green and paint a star on top of the tree. Once they were done, we let it dry.</div>
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Then I let asked them produce different shapes with the use of punchers. This was a little difficult for my youngest as the puncher was a bit hard, so I had to give him an extra hand. </div>
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Just look at how colorful the shapes were!<br />
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This was the part they got most excited about. Have your kids stick the cut-out shapes to the tree. Just let them do their own style and try not to be perfectionist about it. This will help your kids be more creative and confident, too.<br />
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Look how colorful they are. <br />
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Mission accomplished! Another fun and easy craft completed.</div>
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Hidden in the Al Nahyan area, Rolls N Rice is creating noise and slowly making a name for itself. I have read good reviews for this resto, so we decided to give it a try.<br />
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We were actually the only customers in the resto the night we went there and when a restaurant is empty it could only mean two things - bad food or sky high prices. However, we still gave it a shot and conquered our fears!</div>
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Looking at their menu, I've noticed that price-wise it is very affordable considering that Al Nahyan is a commercial area surrounded by numerous business establishments and offices. Most of the dishes they serve are Mediterranean. </div>
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We ordered chicken barbecue for the kids and we made the right choice. My youngest does not usually eat chicken with any sauce in it, but this one he devoured till the last piece. The serving was also huge! My two kids were able to share in one order and they were both full and satisfied. <br />
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I had the spicy grilled chicken with safron rice and salad. When they say it's spicy - believe me, it was the true definition of the word! Flavor wise, I found it a bit too salty for me and I think it's very dry even with salad on the side, which was F-A-B by the way . One should have something else, say a soup as a side perhaps?<br />
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My hubby ordered chelo kebab and it was divine! It was served with yogurt cucumber and chili paste. It was really tasty and very tender. <br />
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In addition, we also received excellent service from the staff who were very corteous and helpful. <br />
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<b>Rolls N Rice</b><br />
Y-Tower Near Al Mamoura<br />
Al Nahyan Area, Muroor Street<br />
Abu Dhabi<br />
Telephone number: 9712-555-6589 / 9712-445-1118<br />
Website: <a href="http://www.rollsnriceuae.com/">www.rollsnriceuae.com</a><br />
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I have been warned by a friend of mine not to eat at the Chicken Kitchen, a new resto at Al Wahda Mall Extension. However, I still wanted to give this resto a shot.<div>
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My friend and I went there and we were immediately attended to by one of the staff. We told her that we wanted to eat at the back side of the resto since they have an open kitchen and we would not want to go out smelling like roasted chickens! Little did we know that we will be surprised with such an amazing view. We could oversee the Al Jazeera Stadium at the comfort of our seats! For this, I will give them a plus point. </div>
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So we started browsing their menu and, as the name implies, everything on the menu was chicken! However, they do not have broasted or fried chicken here. </div>
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I was eyeing for the Mexican Chop-Chop, but our attended recommended their rotisserie. So okay, I took her word for it and ordered one. I wanted to have the dark (meat) part, but she told me that the portion was very small and told me to have the white (meat) part instead. Another plus for staff honesty.</div>
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So I went ahead and ordered as she suggested and this is what I got. The portion was really too small. Just imagine if I had the dark part! Now the taste - the rice was "kinda" Mexican in a way but still I believe they still need a <b>lot </b>of improvement in terms of the flavor. The chicken was way too spicy for me. I love spicy food, but I think they have overdone the spices on this chicken. The chicken was also too tender, if not overcooked! I didn't need to chew the chicken. It melted in my mouth instantly. This was a no-no for me. I want to savor and enjoy the chicken, and having had the chicken done this way made my dining experience with them unpleasant. </div>
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My friend had the Original Chop Chop. It's like tacos placed on top of a rice platter. It was served with two different kinds of dippers - honey mustard and Cesar's. According to his review, the presentation was appetizing, the portion was huge, but flavor wise - it is lacking big time!<br />
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The bill came out to be AED 10 shy of AED 100. I believe that this resto has a lot of potential but still needs a lot of improvement, too. </div>
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Look what my friend brought for me straight from the Philippines. It's the Filed 2014 planner. It's my first time to use this planner and I think I am going to enjoy it up to the last day of 2014.</div>
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Filed is different from the usual boring planners that we have in stores. It comes in two colors, black and white. I chose the white planner so that I can still customize the cover.<br />
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It comes with a free pen bandolier where you can put your pens.<br />
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On the first few pages, you can jot down your 2014 resolutions. Now it's up to you whether to stick to those or not. A color chart is also included. One color will represent how you felt that day then you can put it in a chart. At the end of the year you can look back and see how your year went.<br />
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It has a monthly as well as a weekly planner.<br />
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I am pretty sure that only a few of us know that McDonald's Khalidiya holds a "<b>Fun Day.</b>" How did I know? Well, my family was dining in one time and one of their staff approached me and asked me if she could have my phone number and told me that they will call me for if they will hold one. They are also posting an announcement near the cashier a few days before the event. The staff called me approximately after three months and informed me that they are going to have that event. However, due to my super hectic schedule, we weren't able to go. </div>
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Just a few weeks ago, I received another call from them saying that another Fun Day will be held. This time around, I decided that I should take my kids there.<br />
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The event was only good for two hours, but I assure you that not a single second will be wasted. They have like about five parlor games, singing and dancing, and of course the opportunity to have your pictures with one of their mascots. Aside from these, their games come with prices! But hey, do not expect prices like the ones given on TV shows. The prices are mostly the happy meal toys from the past, and the kids loved it.<br />
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Special awards are also given like the "Early Bird Award," "Best in Art," "Most Active," "Best Dressed," and so on.<br />
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At the end of the Fun Day, the kids will also be given certificate of participation for the said event.<br />
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Did I have to pay for it? Well, not really. I only needed to purchase two happy meals for my kids to be able to join the Fun Day, meaning I only had to pay AED 20 for all of these! Believe me, it was really worth it. The kids had fun and their tummies got filled up, too. <br />
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Zayed the First Street, Opposite RAK Bank<br />
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I celebrated my last Christmas in the Philippines in 2007. Since then, I have been celebrating Christmas abroad here in the UAE. Christmas back home is different. It is more fun in the Philippines as they say. However, having lived in a foreign country for almost 10 years, I have learned how to adapt well and accept things as they are. </div>
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UAE has been very accommodating to Christians like us in this special occasion, which I am very thankful of. However, Christmas is not a holiday here, it is just an ordinary day. This means <b>we had to work</b> on Christmas day. <br />
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So we celebrated Christmas without my better half, as he had to work night shift on that day. We just had our usual Noche Buena and gift giving for the kids and attended Christmas day mass the day after. <br />
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The kids had all sorts of gifts from friends - toys, clothes, etc. I wasn't really expecting anything on Christmas, but I received the best gift so far. My daughter made this "<b>notebook" </b>from scrap. I think she had the idea from our usual craft activities during the weekends. He just put whatever she thought was cute and helpful and made this special notebook just for me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">New Year's Eve was a little bit different. I asked my husband if he could file a day off on that day so that we are complete in welcoming the New Year. Fortunately, his big boss gave him a go so we celebrated the New Year with the whole family, Charlile included :)</span></div>
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Obviously, all of us wore green as they say it is the lucky color for the year of the wood horse. <br />
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We had our usual media noche, but compared to the previous years we didn't make it grand. We only had enough for the whole family and a few friends. As a tradition, I asked my children to jump a couple of times so that they will grow tall and scattered some coins for luck and prosperity throughout the year. We also had the 12 round fruits and 7 dried fruits on the table. And while Dubai was having the grandest NYE celebration ever, Abu Dhabi was - blah!<br />
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Looking back, 2013 was full of ups and downs, failure and hope. I have lost some and I have gained some. Life is like this. It's always bittersweet. It could never ever be a bed of roses. I know this New Year, I will have a lot of challenges along the way, a lot of changes and new beginnings. I am looking forward to a better New Year, but along with it I am preparing to face the future trials that it may bring and equipping myself with faith, prayers, love and hope. </div>
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'Tis that time of year once again. CHRISTmas, as we all know, is the day when we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Along with this, it has always been a tradition of Christians to exchange or give gifts during this season, especially for kids. Having had too many "inaanak" (godchildren), I had to buy each one of them their gifts as well as gifts for my own kids and my friends, too. </div>
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To cut on costs, I decided to make my own gift pompoms out of old magazine pages. This will help me lessen the expenses on the wrapping and gift presentation. </div>
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I consulted Mr. Google on how to do one, and I was surprised on how easy it was and I am going to share it with you.</div>
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First, measure and mark the magazine page into nine strips about 3/4 inch thick. Cut each strip. The first three strips will be left at its full size. For the next three strips, cut 1 inch off the top and for the last three strips, cut 2 inches off. Take one leftover strip, about 2 inches, and glue it to form a loop.</div>
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-39586725208340643842013-12-23T10:57:00.003+04:002013-12-23T10:57:56.394+04:00Late Post: Abu Dhabi Science Festival<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As a mom, I want my kids to be involved in every activity there is possible. One of these activities that my kids went to was the Abu Dhabi Science Festival. The festival ran from November 14 to 23. The main festival was at the Du Forum in Yas Island. However, there was also a mini-festival held at the Abu Dhabi Corniche East Plaza for those who will not be able to go to Du. These are one of the times that I was really thankful that we live just opposite the Corniche Beach because whenever there are events like this, we just need to cross the road and not worry about parking or traffic at all.<br />
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There were many activities that the kids loved doing. We were welcomed with bubbles near the entrance of the festival. The just beside the bubbles corner was a scale that you need to balance by shooting basketballs on each side. My youngest enjoyed this activity, as he really loves basketball!<br />
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There were many musical instruments that were on display and with which the children had the chance to play. They had drums of all sizes.<br />
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There was also this giant xylophone, which you could literally sleep on.<br />
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The metallophones, which you had to hit with a slipper to be able to produce sounds.<br />
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For the wind pipe to produce sound, you have to wind up a lever for some time. It was actually kind of difficult for my little boy to do so a little help from mommy did the trick.<br />
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You can also check how fast you react on something. Lights will blink from this board and you have to hit the square that lit up as fast you could. The more you hit, the better you performed!<br />
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There was also an area where kids will be taught how to make a kite. It was really so educational, as I also learned how to make one myself. I was a kid of the 80s, but I haven't been able to make or fly a kite. It was such a delight for me to see that my kids are actually doing something that I haven't done while I was a kid.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">My youngest attempted to fly the kite with the help of his father. He was really into it and did not stop until he was able to make the kite fly in the sky. I can say that for a first timer, he was actually good. </span></div>
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The kids also had the opportunity to see the stars and the moon through a telescope. They were really surprised and amazed on how different the moon and starts looked like compared to what they usually see in their coloring books.<br />
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This was the fun part for me. For one night, the kids became archeologists, which is another frustation of mine. They were asked to dig in a sandpit and look for treasures, study those finds and make an estimate of how old the treasures were. My kids were actually competitive with each other and each wanted to find more than the other.<br />
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At the end of the activity, they were also given this certificate stating thay they have been a "digger" for a day.<br />
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Finally, they also had the chance to see and learn how simple levers work. <br />
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We should always make a conscious effort to expose our children at this young age to activities that would catch their interest. Kids are like a sponge. They are able to absorb knowledge by seeing and observing first hand. It is always good to expose your children to a variety of experiences. One will never know how these exposures can influence their choices in life in the future.<br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-78946169692470990562013-12-16T09:57:00.003+04:002013-12-16T10:03:45.684+04:00Dinner Buffet: Gems Restaurant at Cristal Hotel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My colleagues at work and I were looking for a place to celebrate Christmas together. In our department, we are only eight so we cannot afford to celebrate it grandly as our number is limited. So we decided to just have a buffet dinner and luckily we found a promo from Groupon for dinner buffet at Gems Restaurant in Cristal Hotel. It was so cheap! We only had to pay about 60 AED per person. <br />
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Last Friday, we paid the restaurant a visit. Cristal Hotel is located near Madinat Zayed Souk and New Medical Center. The hotel was spotless. It was really clean and inviting, taking into account that it is not located in one of the posh areas in Abu Dhabi.</div>
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There were only a few Christmas decors in the resto to remind you it's the holiday season, but hey I am in an Arab country so having a few Christmas decors is better than having none at all. I was surprised when we got in as the restaurant was literally empty. So when a restaurant is empty, it only means one thing - food is terrible.</div>
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Erasing that thought on my mind, I went ahead to their bread and soup station. Sady, I wasn't convinced by the bread/ornament arrangement and didn't even try a piece as it didn't look good for me. There were two choices for the soup. Based on my and my colleagues' review, soup was F-A-B! Seriously, I could sit there and savor the soup the whole night.<br />
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Then we head off to the salad bar. The selection was limited. There were a few premade salads, mostly tuna based, and a few greens and dressings. <br />
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I had a couple of greens and tuna with Cesar's dressing on it. I also tried their Thai beef salad. The flavor was great, but the beef was as hard as rubber. </div>
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There were also some appetizers such as spring rolls, samousa and fries, but I did not try any of those and couldn't give any feedback. However, based from my colleague who tried their samousa with vine leaves, she said it was awful. <br />
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On their main course, they had beef, chicken, fish, veggies, and rice, where they provided two dishes each. There was nothing exceptional about their dishes, but their menu is far better than the one I had at Sofitel. <br />
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I only had a cut of chicken with spinach, a spoonful of rice, fried fish and veggies for my main course. It was okay. I also noticed that for their fried fish, they did not offer any tartar sauce to go with it, so I only put yoghurt instead.<br />
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This was the fun part. Their dessert selection was divine. The choices were not that much, but everything was fantastic especially the panacotta, chocolate pudding and Madagascar cake. They also had the coconut cake, which I did not try, but was awesome according to my colleagues.<br />
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Note that rinks are not included in this buffet. You have to order separately for your drinks. <br />
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I have been to Gems previously and I can say that they had much <b>better </b>choices before than what they offer now. However, looking at the price we paid, it was a great deal after all. The dishes weren't like the ones at Rosewater or Ingredients, but hey Gems Restaurant was still able to fill my tummy big time for AED 60 only.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.cristalhospitality.com/cristalhotels/unitedarabemirates/abudhabi/cristalhotel/features/diningandentertainment" target="_blank">Gems Restaurant </a></b><br />
Cristal Hotel<br />
17th Floor<br />
Muroor Road, 4th Street<br />
Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi<br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-57480035296717930082013-12-11T14:36:00.003+04:002013-12-12T08:25:41.663+04:00How Expats Can Send Food to the Philippines<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As an expat, I always want to surprise my family back home even in the simplest way. One thing I love doing is having food delivered to my family's doorsteps especially during special occasions and sometimes for no reason at all. <br />
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Back in 2004 when I first arrived here, I was able to send <b>Andok's lechon manok</b> (roasted chicken) via one remittance company and they were very happy to receive something unexpected! Now, although it's really predictable that I will be sending food to them during special occasions, their excitement never ceased. My family is still enthusiastic about the food that I am going to send them every now and then. <br />
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I only have a few choices. I don't usually order form third party companies because they charge double if not triple of the original price. Below is the list of the companies where I usually order food from:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.maxschicken.com/" target="_blank"><b>Max's Restaurant</b></a><br />
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<li>Minimum order is P500.</li>
<li>Online order must be placed at least 1 hour in advance for deliver now transactions and pick up, 2 hours in advance for deliver later transactions, and 24 hours in advance for dine-in transactions.</li>
<li>Mode of payment: Credit card.</li>
<li>Revisions and cancellations should be made at most 5 minutes after order is placed (for deliver now transactions) or 1 hour after order is placed (for takeout and deliver later and dine-in transactions).</li>
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2. <a href="https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/order.asp?mode=padala&currency=PHP&m=i" target="_blank"><b>Shakey's Pizza</b></a><br />
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<li>Minimum order is P500.</li>
<li>Advance order cannot be made.</li>
<li>Mode of payment: Credit card and Paypal.</li>
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3. <b><a href="http://www.jollibeepadala.com/" target="_blank">Jollibee </a></b><br />
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<li>Minimun food purchase of P1000.</li>
<li>Orders will be delivered within 24 hours upon confirmation of the order with the recipient.</li>
<li>Mode of payment: Credit card, over the counter remittance.</li>
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4. <b><a href="http://padala.goldilocks.com.ph/global/index.php" target="_blank">Goldilocks</a></b><br />
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<li>Minimum order is $30</li>
<li>Customer must present ID to claim their items.</li>
<li>Delivery service is temporarily unavailable until further notice.</li>
<li>Minimum of three days order lead time.</li>
<li>Mode of payment: Credit card.</li>
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5. <b><a href="http://www.yellowcabpizza.com/" target="_blank">Yellow Cab</a></b><br />
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<li>Minimum order is P300.</li>
<li>Delivery 45 minutes to 1 hour after confirmation of order. </li>
<li>Mode of payment: Pesopay</li>
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Why not try sending a package to your family and then tell me how did it go?</div>
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-62504520798275592082013-12-11T10:28:00.002+04:002013-12-11T10:31:17.897+04:00UAE Military Exhibit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During the 42nd UAE National Day Celebration, a military exhibit was also held on the Corniche Beach. We didn't miss this opportunity to go and visit, as exhibits like this are seldomly held. I am not really familiar with the names of all the aircrafts, tanks, and other machines that were on display. I just took snaps of those and I will let you, my dear readers, see how the exhibit was like. </div>
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It was a very organized exhibit. Each plane or tank has several personnel who would gladly explain to the guests what the machine was called, its history, etc., etc. However, I did not spend <strike>much</strike> any time listening to those as the sun was showing us how powerful it was at 35 degrees Celsius. The exhibit occupied much of the area of the Corniche East Plaza. There was a shuttle available to bring the guests to and from the exhibit, which was a really good idea on their part.<br />
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However, I noticed that bachelors were not allowed to go in. The event was, unfortunately, only for families. I really felt sorry for them as the exhibit was really good and I hope that everyone was given equal opportunity to witness the magnificent display that they had.<br />
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There were also airconditioned tents for the smaller exhibits like the guns, the military uniforms of the different emirates, etc. <br />
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The exhibit was not just for adults; it was for kids, too. There were many activities for the kids like face painting, coloring, etc. They were also giving lots and lots of freebies like hard to find pins, shirts, caps, bags, food, etc. <br />
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Entertainment was also provided with the locals dancing to their traditional music. There was also an opportunity to have your pictures taken with the navy, army, etc.<br />
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The exhibit only lasted for several days and I am so glad that we were able to witness how impressive the UAE military has been, is and will be. <br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-163329388444566202013-12-10T11:35:00.005+04:002013-12-10T11:35:58.407+04:00Magnolia Bakery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We paid Al Maryah Island a visit as we were very curious about the newly opened high-end Galleria Mall. It was so beautiful inside, but just as I have said earlier, it was high end - meaning most of their shops are the likes of Louis Vuitton, Prada, etc. If you are willing to splurge then this is the mall for you, but for us who are short on budget we just feast our eyes on the marvelous displays of the shop and the view of the mall itself.<div>
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Then we passed by the much talked about Magnolia Bakery inside the Galleria. This cafe is very famous in New York for its cakes. <br />
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The restaurant itself has a very rustic ambience. It was simple yet elegant. The pastel colors of the interior are really relaxing. The service was excellent, too. The staff was so nice to even give my kids a sample of one of their best sellers - the red velvet cupcake. The only thing that I noticed was that most of the customers raised brows when they saw a Filipino family dining in this restaurant. The staff was not racist, but the customers were. But you know what - I didn't care, as we were paying customers, too. <br />
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We ordered the last piece of their carrot cake, which was the best that I have tasted so far. Now I know why it is so popular. We also tried their red velvet cheesecake and the mini cupcakes were given for free by the staff. The cakes were perfect for my hot milk tea, which was served in this country style mug.</div>
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The price was awesome. At first I thought it was expensive because it is a franchise of the popular Magnolia Bakery in New York, but I was totally wrong. It was very affordable. A slice of cake costs around AED 20 to 30, which costs almost the same as the ones we order from Starbucks, Dome, etc. <br />
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Dining here was such a delight and I will make sure to sit here and relax whenever we are in the area.<br />
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<b>Magnolia Bakery</b><br />
Shop 279, Level 2<br />
The Galleria Mall<br />
Al Maryah Island<br />
Telephone number: (02) 6749380<br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-89306230003526567382013-12-05T11:15:00.000+04:002013-12-05T11:15:59.467+04:00Happy 42nd birthday, UAE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Back in the days, the UAE was a vast desert land divided into seven emirates - Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain, and each emirate had a different Sheikh (leader). In the 1950s, the British came to the UAE and oil was discovered in this land. In December 1971, the leaders of the seven emirates held a meeting at the Dubai Guest Palace (now known as the Union House) and decided to form one nation that is the United Arab Emirates, having His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as the first President. <div>
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Fast forward to 2013, the UAE is now one of the most progressive countries in the world. Their economy is sky rocketing high, the tourism industry is continuously on the rise, and definitely the UAE has made its mark on the globe with Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Emirates Palace, Yas Island, etc.</div>
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Every 2nd and 3rd of December each year, the UAE National Day is celebrated to commemorate the union of the seven emirates. When I first came here in 2004, the celebrations were not as grand and extravagant compared to what we have had during the recent years. Now people are expecting fireworks display in each corner of the UAE. Mind you, the fireworks are not simple - they are extraordinary. The government is really spending thousands of dollars for the fireworks display, believe me!</div>
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It has also been a tradition for the locals during the National day to pimp up their rides. Just look at this picture below. The car was pimped up as with crystals. It was really eye catching. Some had their cars with stickers of the UAE rulers on, some use flags, etc. Crazy? Yes! But I will go crazy dressing up my car, too, knowing that you could win over AED 100,000 (USD 27,000).<br />
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And of course, if you're driving on Corniche Road expect <b>heavy </b>traffic and that your car will be sprayed with snow spray and crazy ribbon. <b><span style="color: red;">Warning:</span></b> Don't be mad if you got sprayed, it's common during these two days to be a victim! </div>
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It's really a delight to see how patriotic the locals are during the National Day. Who wouldn't be? The UAE government has really taken care of their people very well and if I were a local myself, I would be more than proud of this country. UAE has been my second home where I have built my family and dreams, for which I will be forever grateful for. Cheers, UAE! <br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-83279210084407933742013-11-25T23:55:00.004+04:002013-11-25T23:55:51.306+04:00Belle and the Beast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of spending our weekend at the newly opened World Trade Center Mall in Abu Dhabi. It is <a href="http://www.wtcad.ae/locationmap.aspx?T=W" target="_blank">located</a> where Central Souk is and seems like an extension of the Souk. They held a special play for the kids entitled Belle and the Beast and what's the best thing about it - it was free. Yeah, you heard me right a play in the mall for free.<br />
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They set up the stage at the very end of the mall's ground floor and placed bean bags where the audience could sit, relax and enjoy the show.<br />
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Prior to the start of the play, there was a short bubble show, which the kids enjoyed very much. The kids were so amazed on how the host/clown could do so many things with her bubbles.<br />
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At last, the long wait is over and the play started. All the actors of the play were excellent!<br />
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The play was such a delight. They even had interaction with the kids during the play, which kept the kids from being bored.<br />
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At the end of the show, there was also an opportunity for the kids to have their pictures taken with the entire cast. The only negative thing I noticed was that there wasn't any order. No one wanted to fall in line and everyone was so impatient. The mall security was just looking at the chaos and didn't even ask everyone to follow the queue. <br />
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I am looking forward to attending more activities like this.<br />
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<b>World Trade Center Mall Abu Dhabi</b><br />
Khalifa Bin Zayed Street<br />
Telephone number: (02) 508-2400<br />
<a href="http://www.wtcad.ae/" target="_blank">Website</a><br />
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When the offer from Groupon came out for a buffet lunch for two at Ingredients, I was <b>very hesitant</b> at first to buy it. I found it too expensive for my budget especially that I also have to pay extra (half the price to be exact) for my daughter who is already 6 years old, but then my husband who has already tried their buffet previously (from his company) told me that it was worth it. The price of their lunch buffet can actually pay for an overnight stay in one hotel at Yas Island with breakfast buffet included. I told myself this will only be a once in a lifetime event and clicked the <b>buy now</b> button with my eyes closed and made our reservation.</div>
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Ingredients Restaurant is located at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa. It is actually difficult to reach this hotel. It is located in the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. If you have your own transportation, check this out for the <a href="http://abu-dhabi.anantara.com/location.aspx" target="_blank">map</a> provided by their website. If you plan to take a cab, expect a taxi fare of around 60 to 80 AED.</div>
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The hotel facade was such a delight to my eyes. It is made of Arab mixed with modern architecture. Upon entering the hotel, a small still pool made of fiberglass welcomed us with roses at the middle. We were also offered dates and Arabic tea as part of the Arabic hospitality.</div>
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Then we went inside the restaurant proper and was actually happy with the simple and basic table setting. No frills, no fuss, just the basic table setting :) Till now, I still don't know which fork to start with, haha! <br />
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Now comes the food. We started off with the soup, of course. They had three soups to choose from - one from the Oriental corner - Singaporean Laksa, from the International station - Cream of broccoli, and from the Japanese station - Miso. Me and my hubby had laksa, as we fell in love with this soup when we went for a vacay in Singapore. You can actually choose the stuff that you would like to put in your soup such as spring onions, chicken meat, etc. The laksa was good, although it was less spicy than it should be. Our children had the cream of broccoli soup. You can actually tell from the picture below that my son loved it soooo much!</div>
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Needless to say, they also had a bread corner, which I forgot to take a picture of, but I tell you this - they actually had the <b>best butter</b> ever. If my memory serves me right, I think they were serving the brand name Doux for their butter.<br />
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So I took a rest for a while and headed towards their seafood station. You can choose sushi, sashimi and maki off the rack or you can ask the chef to make you a special one, as per your heart's desire. I just chose the ready made sushis, as I didn't want to wait. They also had fresh oysters, prawns, etc. They can also cook those for you. I actually saw some guests asking for fresh raw oyster. I wanted to eat oysters, too, but I just couldn't eat it fresh. If it was at least blanched, then definitely I would go for it.<br />
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The sushi I had was gorgeous. It only had slight after taste, which is common if you were eating raw seafood, but it was absolutely fresh, because if it wasn't then my rashes would have immediately popped up right after the first bite.<br />
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After a few minutes, I headed on to the Oriental station. The Oriental station was just like heaven for me. The meat, fish, veggies and dumplings were all lined up nicely. Just tell the chef which ones you would like to have then come back after a couple of minutes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nonetheless, I didn't get the chance to taste their main dishes. I was actually so full with all the above that I have eaten previously. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">From the International cuisine station, I only had the chance to taste their Italian spaghetti, which my kids had. It was actually very good. It was Italian style, but it wasn't that sour. My kids actually enjoyed it. </span></div>
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Finally, I had dessert. The choices for dessert seemed endless. I wanted to taste all of them, but my stomach wasn't distensible enough to accommodate all these goodies. I had to make the best decision!<br />
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Of course, the best decision for me would always be cheese cake and carrot cake. I also took some candies for the kids. The quality of their cakes was a 10/10! However, I didn't like these coconut coated red and yellow thingies.<br />
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To help me digest my two hours' worth of eating, I asked for a cup of tea, which actually took 20 minutes to be served. The waitress whom I have asked to give me a cuppa didn't give me my order. I had to ask another waiter who pleasantly and immediately gave my cuppa. The same thing happened with my husband. He asked for a glass of cold soda but none was given to him; he literally had to tell another waiter for the same. Bad service, to think that there wasn't really a lot of guests during that time.<br />
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If it were not for the bad service that we had encountered, I would have rated this restaurant a perfect 10. <br />
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However, we had happy tummies at the end of our visit. Just look at these faces!<br />
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We also enjoyed the amazing view that the hotel has to offer after dining in. The water and scenery was so inviting, my kids were actually asking if we could take a dip :)<br />
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Here's a summary of my review for this resto:<br />
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<b>Pros</b><br />
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<li>Taste</li>
<li>Ambiance</li>
<li>Variety of choices</li>
<li>Cleanliness</li>
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<b>Cons</b><br />
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<li>Price</li>
<li>Service</li>
<li>Location</li>
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If asked if I will come back - the answer is yes BUT I need to save some more for it.<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara<br />
Telephone number: (9712) 66-1000<br />
<a href="http://abu-dhabi.anantara.com/facilities.aspx" target="_blank">Website</a> <br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-82683772366183561042013-11-19T14:50:00.001+04:002013-11-19T14:50:08.574+04:00Pappa Roti<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pappa Roti is a coffee shop well known for its delicious coffee caramel bun. Contrary to what maybe most of us are thinking, Pappa Roti is originally from Malaysia. Roti is a Sanskrit word that means bun.</div>
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This coffee shop has been spreading like mushrooms here in the UAE so one day I finally decided to give it a try. I went to their branch in Marina Mall and I know that I actually arrived at Pappa Roti when the smell of fresh coffee-mocha-caramel tickled my nose. I ordered the regular bun, as this was my first time and did not want to be that adventurous. I was really impressed how it was served. It was served on a wooden platter, which is very unique if I may say. </div>
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Now comes the taste test. I couldn't believe it when I started slicing the bun, it was like I was slicing through nothing and that's how soft it was! The outer layer of the bun was crispy, but the inside was as soft as a cloud. It was also filled with a layer of cream in it. When I tasted it, it literally just melt into my mouth and I felt like I was in heaven. OMG!!! It was divine. I could actually feel the taste buds in my palate rejoicing when I had that first bite.</div>
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I ordered milk tea as well for my drinks. It was almost the same as the <b>tea tarek </b>from Singapore that I am addicted to. There are only two differences: First is the price. Of course tea tareks in Singapore are way cheaper than the milk tea here at Pappa Roti. Second is the presentation. Milk tea at Pappa roti is served in a ceramic mug while in Singapore it is served in a stainless steel cup or mug. Nevertheless, the taste is almost the same.<br />
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My first dine in experience at Pappa Roti was superb. It was definitely an experience well worth remembering. I assume that you guys already know what my answer will be if asked if I'll go back to Pappa Roti - the answer is a big <b>YES</b>!<br />
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Check out their <a href="http://papparoti.ae/our-story.php#1-tab" target="_blank">site</a> for more information about Pappa Roti and its branches here in the UAE.<br />
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As we still have spare toilet rolls (and I guess will forever have one), we made binoculars out of it. </div>
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First, we have to put some glue on the colored paper and then stick it around the toilet roll as a cover. Let your child decorate the rolls for the binoculars to be more colorful and attractive. </div>
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On one end of the binoculars make small holes, one on each side. Insert a string of yarn. This will serve to hold the binoculars in your child's neck. On the other end cover it with a clear plastic. This will serve as the lens.</div>
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Your binoculars are ready. Now it's time for the kids to play pretend. Have fun!<br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-19811186345985160242013-11-19T13:58:00.000+04:002013-11-19T13:58:53.205+04:00Xanti had His Haircut <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a while after my last post. There has been a lot of "mommy duties" going on, and it's only now that I found extra minutes to spare updating my blog.</div>
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To start with, after my hiatus, I am posting the before and after pics of my lovely 3-year-old son.</div>
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Finally, after two years (he had his first haircut when he was 1 year old) of convincing, my baby boy finally said <b>"yes"</b> to get a chop of two years' worth of hair. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">When he still had his hair long, people often mistook him for a girl. My son's very soft features in addition to his long hair made people think that he is a "girl." In fact, as far as I can remember, no stranger had actually referred to him as a "he." </span></div>
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After much talk and convincing, here he is after his haircut. I couldn't believe the difference that a haircut can do. Now, no one is asking me if he is a girl or a boy; no one is referring to him as a "she." I am so glad that he had his haircut. Yes, I miss brushing his long hair and tying it to a pony tail, but it's fine. I am still getting used to his new "do" but am sure getting the hang of it.<br />
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-11560070783270586972013-10-09T10:04:00.001+04:002013-11-28T09:14:22.303+04:00Charlie is Sick<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Earlier this week, I was surprised to see Charlie actually have an accident at home. Worse is that he actually did it beside me without me noticing it! I was so mad at him because he is completely toilet trained and never had accidents before, maybe one or two but only pee and not poop! I scolded him right after "catching him in the act" and told him not to do it again. However, he did it again on the same day after a few minutes and that is when I noticed that his poop was actually very loose and watery then I it just hit me big time that my little booger is sick and has diarrhea. I was so ashamed of myself of having scolded the little booger without actually having realized that it wasn't really his fault at all. He was sick and he could not keep it in himself anymore. I mean hey, even us humans cannot contain our poops if we have diarrhea.<br />
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I went online immediately and look for things and home remedies for dogs with diarrhea. I was so relieved to know that it is self limiting and will not a visit to the Vet except when the poop is foul smelling (I mean really, really foul) and has blood and/or worms. I was so glad Charlie's is nothing close to these. </div>
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Anyhow, the first thing to do when your doggy gets an upset stomach is to fast him for 24 hours - meaning the poor thing should not eat for one day (yes you've read it right - one whole day). Make sure that the doggy has a supply of fresh and clean water. You can add a bit of Probiotics or rehydration salts just to keep him hydrated. <b>Do not give any medication unless prescribed by the Vet!</b> The danger of overdosage is high so you'd better leave it to the experts. After 24 hours, you can start feeding your dog with boiled white rice with chicken stock and shredded chicken meat <b>without</b> the skin in a few amount. I added a bit of salt for added taste. As an alternative, you could also give your doggy white rice plus sauteed minced beef without the fat/oil. Remember to give food only in small amounts two or three times a day for three days. When the stool starts to firm up a bit, you can gradually add his regular dog food to the white rice + chicken or white rice + beef combination until such time that his tummy is again ready for his regular doggy treats. </div>
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I am so glad that my Charlie is better now. Oh before I forget, make sure to give your doggies a lot of tender love and kisses. I am pretty sure that these can make them even better and recover faster.</div>
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laihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13431040557541696641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208387782222059558.post-17471155064063313312013-10-03T09:11:00.000+04:002013-11-28T09:15:06.811+04:00Crafting with Kids: Bumble Bee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My kids love watching "Buzzbee" on Disney Junior. So this time around, we made our own version of a bumble bee. Whenever we do crafts like this, I make it a point that Xanti, my youngest one, will be able to do it with only minimal assistance from me. This bumble bee is so simple to make and the materials are readily available and rather cheap, if not, free.<br />
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First, cut a circle using the yellow art paper. This will serve as the bee's face. Glue the googly eyes onto it, followed by the pompoms for the bee's nose. Ask your child to draw the mouth or you could use other materials for this purpose, too, if you like.</div>
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Stick the face on the upper part of the tissue roll. Draw a pair of bee wings on the yellow art paper, cut it and stick it on the back side of the tissue roll. Tape the pipe cleaner on the upper part of the tissue roll, at the back of the bee's face. This will then become the bee's antenna. </div>
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You are now done with your bumble bee :). Have fun and enjoy playing with it.<br />
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Have you got plans this coming Eid? If you have nothing in mind, why not go to Zayed Sports City between October 15 to 19 and have a fun-filled day? The festival is open daily from 3PM to 11PM. Entry is free and there are a lot of activities for the whole family to choose from such as entertainment shows, bazaar, street performers, arts and crafts, sports, animals, rides and games, and food and drink stalls. They also have competition for pets and children. </div>
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We have not prepared anything for this Eid, so I will make it a point that we will attend. For more information, please see the details below:</div>
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