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Old Mar 14th 2011, 11:32 am
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...get's mentioned all the time as something to pick up which gives great insight into every aspect of Dubai life.

Can anyone remind me of the name please?

Other suggestions welcome...
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Old Mar 14th 2011, 11:36 am
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...get's mentioned all the time as something to pick up which gives great insight into every aspect of Dubai life.

Can anyone remind me of the name please?

Other suggestions welcome...
Dubai Explorer ?
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Old Mar 14th 2011, 11:37 am
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Grazia?
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Old Mar 14th 2011, 11:39 am
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Dubai Explorer ?
Also, there's one called Dubai Red-Tape explorer is useful for when getting things organised on 1st arrival
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I expect this is the one - also called the 'complete residents' guide'.
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The Chav Guide to Posh Brunches?
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That's the one - Explorer.

Thanks for that!

LH - I saw that one, didn't you write it?
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That's the one - Explorer.

Thanks for that!

LH - I saw that one, didn't you write it?
Anybody who knows me would find your comment ridiculous.
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Yes. I agree.

Do you have a stringy ponytail?

Do you wear faded Hawaiian shirts?

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Anybody who knows me would find your comment ridiculous.
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The Chav Guide to Posh Brunches?
Anyone that has a brain would find your comment ridiculous.
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Anyone that has a brain would find your comment ridiculous.
When you do get to your first ' posh brunch ' you'll find his comment is rather bang on the money.
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The Qu'ran
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Originally Posted by co durham boy
When you do get to your first ' posh brunch ' you'll find his comment is rather bang on the money.
I've got no doubt you're right, but such is life. If I don't enjoy them, I won't go to them.

I take it that's what you (personally and in the wider context) do?
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Originally Posted by Ethos83
Yes. I agree.

Do you have a stringy ponytail?

Do you wear faded Hawaiian shirts?
I can confirm he has none of these or is in any way a chav.
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Originally Posted by sross2203
I've got no doubt you're right, but such is life. If I don't enjoy them, I won't go to them.

I take it that's what you (personally and in the wider context) do?
There's only so much Lobster and Foie Gras a working man can eat on a Friday , plays havoc with my heartburn......
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