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Latest post on 07 July 2015 - 17:58
hi! as a family for 4 ( 2 adults 2 young children) we save money if: Go shopping every 2/3 weeks at vegetable and fruits market al Aweer and go at Union cooperative there as well ( other locations can be more expensive like Barsha mall branch as I discovered) to stock up on meat, and rice, cans etc.. I go to carrefour once a month as well to get the western products I like Go local mart for bread etc.. Bring coffee/sandwich/fruits to work instead or ordering Buy toys for kids second hand (dubizzle or baby baazar) Buy clothes only if needed and only if on sales or at MAX,carrefour etc.. Entertainment for the children having play dates, use the building pool, go to park, or at affordable play areas, offer on groupon/cobone Order food which I dont cook at home (asian food etc..) 1 or 2 times a month maximum Do things myself as much as I can ( cook,clean, repairs etc..) Limit holidays abroad ( last time was 3 years ago!) Limit the tips Sell what I do not need anymore Having simple activities at home : reading, decorating, activities with children, watching movies etc... hope that helps!
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 15:13
I am happy with philips as well. comes with 2 years warranty while actifry comes with 1 year only.
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 22:12
hi I am a mum of two young kids and working part time, yet I felt I was struggling managing home/work and have play time with the kids, couple time etc.. in a relaxed way. it has been exhausting as I had no help at all. since 6 months I got a part time agency cleaner to come at least 1 or 2 times a week so I can concentrate on my family once back home. I should have done it earlier. nobody will give you a medal for doing it all alone so unless you feel just fine with all the chores, get help if you can. if your kids are at school/nursery then you will manage just fine...
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 16:12
hi, this is an extract from sheryan, on DHA website 23. My license has been cancelled; do I need to go for exam again? If your license has been cancelled for more than one year, then yes you need to go for exam. hope that helps
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 18:01
soup: marrow/potatoes with cream, grilled bread with cheese,fruit red baked beans cooked in tomato(in can) at bottom of your tray then, mashed potatoes,cheese on top,cook in oven 20 min guacamole,cucumber salad,bread grilled pasta with sweet peas: half cook pasta pour them in tray with cup of milk/salt pepper/nutmeg, spread cooked peas,cover with one layer of cheese then breadcrumbs again cheese, cook for 20 min in oven. cut marrow/beans,potatoes, carrots in small cubes, cook them in coconut milk after adding little bit of hot pepper, curry, salt and pepper.serve with rice. Interesting thread Ill give a look at the replies....
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 08:32
Hello Contact al Amal hospital in Dubai as they are dedicated for Psychiatry, and they are part of Ministry of Health so pay and benefits would be ok. You could also try your luck paying a visit to Rashid Hospital as your qualification and experience would be desirable there. There are Psychiatric wards and also home visit team which could be more interesting for you. Ask to meet the Nursing Director directly as its most likely your best chance to have a quick interview. Hope that helps Papaye
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 20:14
I didn't express myself well as I came for a coolant leakage and after they "fixed" it, announced me that my car doesn't start and that extent of damage is greater as another problem occurred when they tested it, with high estimate of repair. they didn't repair the great damage only the leakage. so leaving a car which works and been told now it doesn't is shocking to me. I wish I could understand the logic of mechanics to evaluate how this damage could have occurred. they told me that I should have come earlier to fix it, putting blame on me, while I could drive it fine and once it happens at their garage they don't take any responsibility. anyway thank you for your reply
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Latest post on 13 July 2014 - 16:41
Hello I post rarely but I need as I am shocked and angry. garage supposed to repair my car as it had a leakage, after they "fixed" the problem, they announced me that it doesn't start anymore and that new problems appeared,with of course a huge bill to pay. they deny any wrongdoing and responsibility for the damages. where can I complain? any advice? I am feeling bad that I may been taken for fool
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 09:19
Hi there is a thread about this just type prometric on the search function... It helped me to review for the exam as well... good luck!
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Latest post on 06 May 2014 - 14:34
Hi I was confronted with the same problem and I found only three options to safely travel in taxis with my baby from 9 months old to 2 years and a half. Google: combi coccoro car seat and stroller, sit and stroll ( I bought it but found it very uncomfortable and difficult to fit so sold it), and orbit baby toddler car seat and stroller. I used on almost daily basis the last one and found it from far the best, until your little one reach two years old, then it becomes a little a bit heavy to move around but manageable.the car seat alone weights around 12kgs so that gives you an idea. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 18:43
thank you!
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Latest post on 12 April 2014 - 08:35
Hi Any recommendation would be welcome as al naboodah is out of question and have been disappointed by a garage in al Quoz. Thanks
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Latest post on 22 March 2014 - 07:45
Hi You can find it in Union cooperative at the dry fruits/ coffee beans section. They call it baboonesh and it comes in big bag. <em>edited by Papaye on 22/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 20:21
Hi, I live in Business Bay area and would gladly collect unwanted mid size packing boxes. Any help appreciated, Thank you!
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 15:27
Tchibo sells good breastfeeding pillows at an unbeatable price. Around 50 aed.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 15:19
Hello ladies, I passed by a stand in Dubai Mall with lovely Emirati hand made stuff. There are small purses, wallet,Ipad cover etc... Its done by poor Emirati women, and it is distributed by Sougha, A Khalifa fund. It is on the Ground Floor, at the entrance of the Jewels Souk, very near by Lafayettes Galeries. They will be there until 5th December. Its a very good initiative and I wanted to share it here. Cheers.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 15:02
By the way I am a Western Registered Nurse and even though there are a lot of jobs advertised in my field, I am still looking for a decent one! Had plenty of interviews, some offers of employment but nothing that worth to be considered though! I share your pain OP!!! Good luck!!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 12:06
Consumer beware of Market Day "discounts" at the local Spinneys. South African oranges are advertised as 11.95aed the bag instead of the regular 17.95aed... I am thinking great and I take two bags...Then when I pay and got my receipt I noticed the discount has not been applied. Its the fourth time it happened to me and I start to feel that I am on purpose ripped off as a customer... every time I come back to the cashier to get refund of the nonexistent discount.This time almost 15 aed!! please check your receipt! It cannot be a bad luck or mistake after 4 times!! Next time I will keep my receipt and lodge a complain to Dubai consumer rights .
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 07:48
Hi I can not recommend as I have no experience with them but worth giving it a try? http://www.angelsofmedicalcare.com/page/load/3 HTH
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Latest post on 24 October 2012 - 15:53
cortefiel in dubai mall or festival city stocks very nice items.
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 11:41
I will for sure. You can remove your email add!
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 09:35
Hi I am not the seller,but I know that its a five bedroom villa,in a very nice location (corner). Asking price 3millions negotiable. I will give a look to property finder...posting an ad on dubizzle is not free. Thanks for the suggestions! I am looking to buy in the villa! We have been looking all week and are just waiting on our pre approval (should be done Tuesday) then we need to choose. Which type are you selling? And the places we have looked are dubizzle and property finder but I think the ads get lost in the agents re-posts. Maybe a sign on the villa. Laura
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 22:15
Hello ladies, For those who wants to sell directly to buyers, where is it best to advertise (preferably for free) ? I have been asked for advice and I just know about Gulf News...any suggestions? TIA
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 20:44
I tried a new salon at U BORA tower, named la Parisienne for a hair cut. The hairdresser is French,from Paris, hence the name. I was very happy with the result and the price ( 170 AED for hair cut/care/blow dry/ after 20% discount as I presented a voucher) www.laparisienne.me HTH Just wondering if anyone has had there hair cut locally - either at Millionaire Spa or Tips and Toes? If so what were they like? Or does anyone have any other recommendations? I'm not after anything fancy, just a trim for long hair with layers. Thanks
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 10:26
hello I have used the Snugride 22 for my baby and was happy with it but my baby when reached 9/10 months hated to seat in his car seat as wanted to be more upright. You cannot adjust the recline. Happily my baby just reached the weight limit so I could change the graco seat for a better one. Just a piece of thought as snugride 35 meant to last longer but I have doubts about this.. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 21:42
Hello Gilly61 I am also a Registered Nurse. You need a license in order to work in UAE, depending on where you will work/ or which entity you will work for. There are three licenses for now: DHCC, DHA, MOH 1/Dubai Health Care city has its own license (visit DHCC website) but DHA license holder can get an equivalence or so. 2/To work in the private sector (any clinic/school/company in Dubai) or public sector ( government hospital and clinics) you will need the Dubai Health Authority license. Visit the website www.dha.gov.ae click on their licensing online services 3/Some hospitals depend from Ministry of Health and issue their own license but I dont know about the process. I know about DHA so I will tell you: you will have to create an account on DHA licensing services in order to get registered in UAE.Fill the forms and provide the documents they ask for. Get ready to pay at different stages hundreds of dirhams ( 210 aed,725 aed) During your licensing process , the equivalence of your UK degree and experience will be checked. You will also have to go through a test, done by Prometric, its computer based.They have a website just google it.(costs 624 aed) Once you will pass and succeed this test you will be given an eligibility letter and then you can officially proceed to the last stage of licensing, find an employer and you will be registered in UAE after few more steps. Regarding the experience of working as a Nurse here, I will not comment much but you can find better than 7000 aed a month. Visit the well known private hospitals and ask what you believe you worth nothing else. A good paycheck will be well appreciated once you will feel the gap between working in UK and in UAE. Some points mentioned by hilsbils are true. You can work on part time basis/per die or as a bank nurse as well as I have been told. Wishing you good luck
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 12:59
Thanks for your reply, home centre curtains have a drop of 240 cms :( Ill check Debenhams, matalan, and M and S. where is @home? I know dragon mart has a good selection but its not convenient for me ( no car and I live far from there).
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Latest post on 17 August 2012 - 13:01
As a nurse in my home country and in Dubai also I never received a tip but appreciated that patients are grateful when happy with the nurse care. This could be with a simple thank you, smile. Sometimes they offer chocolates at discharge time which they say is for the all team. I find that very lovely but not a necessity. In Dubai there is a culture of tipping which is too much in my opinion. Some of my colleagues in Dubai used to receive gold from local patients in the old times,and it looked pretty normal to them...for me that is CRAZY! I use a lot taxi and i find myself tipping less and less as those who expect it are also the less who deserve it. I pay for a service and that is all. Many times I had to ask for my change, as drivers expected it as their due. Money is corrupting people s mind. Back to your topic, show your appreciation with something simple and meaningful if you like at discharge time but do not think tipping is a MUST otherwise it is expected that quality of care will be going down as SOME staff would then make a difference between patients.
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 18:10
I went few days ago and there was a nice selection of middle eastern food.. would recommend their buffet. enjoy..
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Latest post on 24 July 2012 - 08:08
hello You can find the fresh one in al aweer fruits and vegetables market. Otherwise they sell it in most union coop ( again the fresh) HTH
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 11:32
hello I would not cook if it looks spoiled. By the way I find it much better to select meet cubes or pieces and ask the butcher to mince it directly or mince it at home. You would be surprised how it looks more redish less white/fat..I do wonder which parts of the meat they use for mince once you compare the aspect of both. HTH
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Latest post on 13 June 2012 - 08:05
hi Would you consider to rent a toy and if yes have you tried this site? http://www.toysonrentme.com/toys.php
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 20:21
hello You can get e dirham at any branch of this bank. You dont need to have an account either, but there is an initial fee of 100 aed if I remind well. HTH
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 23:15
Hello CoffeeGal Would you consider baby wearing as a possible solution? You and your baby would be satisfied in the same time...
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 08:42
hello, I have the Graco Stylus and I am globally happy with it. the pros: Its affordable, sturdy, has big basket, snack tray, you can choose wether 3 or 5 safety points for the harness. The cons: you cant remove the seat to wash it, my baby is sweating with this fabric, size of canopy is limited, the lock at the safety belt looks easy to open once baby gets older and I was afraid my baby would manage to open it. Regarding the car seat, the first months my baby used to have his head flipping forward due to the inclination of the seat itself so I thought a capsule (maxi cosi or so) would have been more confortable. Once he reached four months or so I didnt notice anymore this problem. I used the travel system the first year with the car seat but now not so much as I got a lightweight umbrella stroller which is more practical to use in bus and metro. I would advise you to look for the lightweight version of graco travel system if you plan to use it until baby is 2/3 years old. I think of the Graco Mirage Plus version. Good luck and happy shopping
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 15:18
thank you for your replies. :)
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Latest post on 01 June 2012 - 14:13
Hello I would need recommandations for company making room partition of good quality and at an affordable price. I know sedar is good but quite pricey..so any suggestion is welcome. TIA Papaye
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 11:11
hi you can use the website named dubaisavers.com to check what shops are currently offering sales. HTH
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 10:53
hi Babyshop dubai mall and mall of emirates usually sell them but it worths to give them a call to check. I also saw them once in a pharmacy at madinat jumeirah. HTH
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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 15:51
Hello Is anyone leaving a 1 bedroom flat ( 1200 sq feet or more) in the coming two weeks? I would like to rent from an owner directly to save the agency fees. Otherwise for ladies who rent in the new tower G, which agent or person did you deal with to get your flat? Any help is very appreciated, thanks in advance Papaye
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Latest post on 27 April 2012 - 15:35
Hello I think its nice to have a capsule with a snap and go or so to begin the first months,specially you dont like to move baby while he is asleep from carseat to stroller.I think Chicco and Graco have this kind of products. This system with the stroller frame is light, easy to put in/out of the car, and once your baby outgrows the car seat it takes no space to store. This coupled with a sling/wrap or baby carrier is the best...then later any lightweight stroller for your convenience is suitable. I had a Graco car seat and pram which I mainly used first 9 months together then once I used the pram alone II noticed it became heavy with baby growing and little bit difficult to push. I got a lightweight umbrella stroller now and happy with it (maclaren XT) Hope that helps Papaye
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Latest post on 27 April 2012 - 13:36
Hello Carrefour nappies brand and Sanita Bambi dont have scent, Fine one also if i remind well.. Papaye
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 17:02
Hello I can recommend Dr Delphine Dupuis, she is a Family Doctor, working for Symbiosis Clinic. She consults in Motor City and Healthcare city. She is very professional, with human and holistic approach and gives you the necessary time during consultation. Good Luck, Papaye
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Latest post on 22 April 2012 - 16:56
Hello,I also might be interested. Papaye
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Latest post on 18 April 2012 - 19:37
thunder in Business bay...
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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 06:53
I am reviving this old thread as I passed by carrefour MOE and found french corn fed chicken on their shelves. So looks like it s not banned any more..
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 16:52
hello anyone leaving a 1 bedroom appartment with balcony end of may or beginning of June? please let me know. TIA
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 11:43
carrefour mall of the emirates i dont remind the price,maybe around 50/80 AED Papaye
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 20:40
Olive oil, if you dont mind the smell, is a very good moisturizer for baby skin, cheap and always available. I tend to use white soap made of olive oil (like alepo soap). Papaye
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Latest post on 24 March 2012 - 08:53
Thank you for your answers. I will keep an eye on dubizzle looking for a good deal Papaye!
 
 
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