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Latest post on 06 October 2019 - 17:42
The best brunch I have found with kids is at Movenpick, Ibn Battuta. Dubai Parks and Resorts has Legoland, Legoland waterpark and Motiongate. They are all usually quiet. There is also the new La Mer development which is nice to wonder around. Nice beaches, restaurants and shops.
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Latest post on 06 October 2019 - 17:38
Prices have come down considerably lately. Rents will follow soon hopefully! There are issues associated with buying such as; The market fluctuates considerably. Some people make a huge amount of money, some lose a huge amount of money. It is not as stable as the UK for example. The market moves slowly. If you want to sell up be prepared for it to take years! If you buy a property with a tenant in place then you would have to give them a years notice before you could move in. You would need to be sure you are buying a vacant property. The value of the property varies hugely from area to area. The price you see is the price you pay to own it but remember there are also lots of fees to be added on. You wouldn’t want to buy in the wrong place! Some areas have been built much more cheaply than others which can lead to huge maintenance bills. It’s also worth remembering that it is illegal to be in debt in the UAE. If you found yourselves unable to pay the mortgage then you could end up in a lot of trouble. I think this is a huge reason that expats don’t buy. You also say “DP” so I presume you aren’t married? Although many people do cohabit here it is worth remembering that it is illegal to live together if you are not married. You would not be able to buy a house together.
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Latest post on 26 May 2018 - 17:58
Sadly, I don’t think it does get any easier. I’m losing some great friends this time too. Now my daughter is 8 I find it’s harder to meet other mums. I don’t have any advice other than to suggest getting out there and meeting new people, I joined the desert hash which is a social group that meet up every Sunday in various locations throughout Dubai. We do a run or walk then plenty of time for socialising. Through that I find we constantly have invitations to parties, brunches and all sorts! It’s not for everyone but you can take a look at www.deserthash.org and see what you think. You would be welcome to come along and give it a try!
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Latest post on 18 January 2017 - 08:52
There are quite a few showing on property finder. This one seems to suit all your needs - https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/rent/villa-for-rent-dubai-jumeirah-4391790.html it says it's in Jumeirah 3 but it is just across the road from umm sequim 1.
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Latest post on 18 January 2017 - 08:42
Horizon English School pay 5k. They are currently recruiting.
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Latest post on 21 October 2015 - 08:38
Emaar usually hand out signs that you can hang outside to let people know if you welcome trick or treaters. The general rule is that if the outside lights are off then you don't knock! Tons of houses took part last year! Just be prepared for the hoards that knock on your door! We had a huge salad bowl filled with sweets and they went in 30 minutes! I had to go buy more!
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Latest post on 02 September 2015 - 09:31
It gets easier! In my first week I managed to drive into the side of a bus! I had never driven on the right hand side of the road! Then my husband went to work away leaving me with our 4 year old daughter in this terrifying and unfamiliar place. The school announced they weren't ready to open so I had 2 extra weeks to try and fill my daughter's days. Then I got lost trying to get her to her school induction and ended up 2 1/2 hours late! I ended up hiring a taxi to guide me there! Since then I have dealt with ant invasions, cockroach infestations, learning the heat can actually melt pictures on T shirts (and can undo glue on anything in the sun!), A/C that suddenly packs in, extractor fans that blow sewage smells INTO the bathrooms, floor drains that back up... BUT In two years I have encountered no end of friendly people, discovered the two amazing contrasts to this place - from glam hotels and restaurants to the rich historical culture of Dubai in the old part of town. I've learned the only way to be happy is to laugh about everything.
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 18:08
I don't have kids at Safa but hear it's a lovely school. Commuting there from Business Bay would be relatively easy - although getting out of Business Bay takes some time as there is only really one way out but loads of ways in! From Greens and Marina it would take longer but manageable.
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 15:07
I didn't realise the reason that red oxo was no longer available was due to it not being halal. Have the ingredients changed? I last bought it in spinneys maybe a year ago, it wasn't in the non-Muslim section. They sold out very fast though! I must add it to my list of things to bring back from the uk!:thinking:
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 15:04
I think people from different springs will tell you different things! I used to live in springs 8 and loved it. Decent pool and park plus a smaller park just over in springs 9. Nice lakes to walk around. Springs 9 doesn't have pool but it isn't far to springs 8 pool. Springs 7 has a pool but is quite noisy with the construction going on at the side. I hear springs 14 is very nice but I don't know it myself. I don't know any of the others enough to comment.
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Latest post on 11 March 2015 - 15:01
I didn't even notice them until this thread! How many thumbs down will that get me?:biggrin:
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 12:16
Also you have to cover your head in public as a woman. The men here don't like women :confused: Women aren't allowed to work.
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Latest post on 23 February 2015 - 12:11
That everyone is rich, all women spend their days having mani pedis in between sunbathing. Everyone has designer shoes and handbags. You can't drink alcohol. They chop hands off there and then for stealing and all expats must be accustomed to seeing this in daily life! Oh and it's near Saudi :lol:
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 18:00
The heat wasn't bothering me. This wind and rain is though! What is going on???
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 17:58
Although it does say "underlying skin" not the actual skin. So how many years would you have to eat this "high end bar" to see results?
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Latest post on 22 February 2015 - 17:56
I'm in!
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Latest post on 27 September 2014 - 16:01
I bought DD a bubblebum for travelling this summer. She is nearly 5. It is great, however, it is quite uncomfortable for long journeys. I used it simply to get the hire car from the airport to where we were staying then switched to the booster that my parents have for her. It's great for using in Dubai when you know you will be getting a taxi home from somewhere. It's small enough to fit in my huge handbag! I doubt you'd fit two in a handbag though! For their ages I would suggest the hard one that has been recommended already.
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Latest post on 26 September 2014 - 16:40
You need to look at the star rating rather than the factor. Every bottle should have between 1 and 5 stars. The best are those with 5 stars. I'm pretty sure banana boat is only rated a 3 for most of their products. If he is getting burnt then it would be wiser just to keep him out of the sun or use a UV suit to cover his skin. Loose fitting cotton clothing also helps and try to get him to wear a hat. Preferably with a wide brim or the flap that covers the back of his neck. Even if sunscreen says it lasts for 8 hours or is waterproof etc, it is still a good idea to reapply frequently. To effectively cover the whole body a standard bottle should only last 6-8 applications. Most people simply do not apply it thick enough for it to be the correct factor.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 19:52
I'm sure I have seen one - possibly not the branded dust buster though, in Carrefour.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 19:51
Who on earth would buy that? I mean really? Who is the target audience? Yuk!
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 19:48
Ha ha just realised I put dessert safari rather than desert. I'd really love a dessert safari!
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 18:17
DD aged 4 loved going on a dessert safari.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 18:15
I've only been to 1 friday brunch and a few cheap and cheerful evening brunches when we've had DD with us. She loves being able to pick and choose her food. the novelty hasn't worn off for her, but then again, she is only 4! I do find them very handy for splitting the bill with other people!
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 18:13
I've seen tesco in quite a few of the choithrams. Most of the stuff that is tesco branded seems to just be their value range, which is far more expensive here, so a bit pointless! i can't say I miss any tesco branded products. I do miss their prices though!
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 15:26
Sounds like a red flag to me.
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 15:24
I've only been using it a few weeks and I find it quite useful. Certainly better than checking my junk mail folder in case an important email has gone astray! It seems to work fine on my phone.
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 15:22
A taxi driver told me it was the worst he had seen since just before the "crash" in 2008. He told me how bad driving standards had become recently. 2 minutes later a car ran into the back of him. The irony was not lost...
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Latest post on 22 September 2014 - 15:15
Because it's easy to be a big hard bully when you are hiding behind a screen. Some people just have nothing better to do.
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Latest post on 05 May 2014 - 10:38
This is the exact reason why I love my kindle. It is linked to my uk account so I buy kindle books at the uk price. I also browse books then add them to my wish list and buy them when the price has dropped. I love having the physical book but the cost here becomes too much. I do stock up on proper books when I'm in the uk though!
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Latest post on 24 April 2014 - 10:34
Eat one, burn my mouth, scream for a bit then eat another
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Latest post on 20 April 2014 - 09:50
What's wrong?
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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:14
It's the comments that really make me laugh!
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 08:29
Thank you very much but that is the old song. It's the current one I'm after. It starts "driving in the morning on your way to class, the school run run run the school run song. Listening to a nutter and a Geordie lass, the school run run run the school run song." I just can't make out all the words in the next part! I've tried many google searches and YouTube searches but can't find the lyrics written anywhere.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 08:05
The link isn't working for me :(
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 18:46
Can you buy contraceptives over the counter here? If not, who do I see for a prescription? Just a normal GP or a gynae? Sorry to hijack thread!
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Latest post on 09 December 2013 - 10:38
I've posted in classified too for 450dhs.
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 14:42
Oops just spoke to DH who said the tickets are priced at 610 but we paid 550 for the pair so of course we are only looking for 550.
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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 14:04
I have two tickets to Creamfields this Friday (Abu Dhabi) but we are unable to go :-( The tickets cost 610dhs for the pair. Anybody interested?
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Latest post on 03 December 2013 - 12:44
I too thought that if you sponsored someone then they must live with you. Do you have her passport?
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Latest post on 03 December 2013 - 12:41
Why not browse the jobs section and see what takes your fancy? Part time positions are very rare here though so it may take you some time to find something that suits you.
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Latest post on 03 November 2013 - 14:54
Do you mean you are waking up to roll him off his front on to his back? Once a baby can roll there really isn't much point trying to make them sleep on their backs. Put him down on his back but honestly, you can just leave him to it now. It might just be how he is most comfortable.
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 14:00
How did you find out it was a scam? Who told you that?
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 13:59
So yo signed a. Document that was written in Arabic that had your bank's letter head on it? Did you give him any details of your bank, phone numbers, your personal details etc? I can't think what the scam could possibly be. I agree with fairydust that you need to track down the man and find out what you signed.
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 11:29
Try baby Vicks vapour rub on the soles of her feet. Sounds completely crazy but it works like a charm! Slather her feet in it and put some socks on her. Just remember to wash it off in the morning so she doesn't go sliding everywhere!
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Latest post on 24 September 2013 - 10:57
We use Howdra. They charge 35dhs an hour with a minimum of 4 hours.
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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 23:41
We only moved here 3 weeks ago and I thought I would easily find a sunhat for DD. I was surprised to find that shops here stock the same seasons as back home (uk) at the same time even though the climate is vastly different! They really seem to be missing a trick! I found one in one of the sports shops in ibn battuta mall not too far from the food court. I can't remember the name I'm afraid! I saw plenty of places selling caps but I wanted a floppy hat! It's the only place I have seen one.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 21:12
I'll give billabong a try first then! Thank you for your replies.
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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 16:02
How on earth would they implement that? How could they stop someone using the lift? I suppose if they implement it all residents need to stand firm and refuse to pay.
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 16:13
Ooh maybe the Dubai mall aquarium then! We've done quite a few soft plays whilst we have been here alone. I'd like to do something different that me and my sister can enjoy as well as my little one. I'd not considered the big bus tour. That could be a fun and touristy thing to do!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 16:10
I believe, but may be wrong, that you can only catch each strain of the virus once. I think there are two or three different strains. If it is the same strain he has already had he can't get it again but can get each of them once.
 
 
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