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Shivi

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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 11:33
Good school, my DD goes to FS2, mixed nationality, diverse backgrounds. From what i hear FS1 class size is has gone up from 20 to 26 and in my DD's class there are 26 kids. We had a 9% fee increase this year and will be having 9% 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Just keep above in mind.
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Latest post on 02 September 2014 - 13:14
Thanks , I will do so!
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Latest post on 27 February 2014 - 14:52
Yes coz u will be staying max time in germany
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Latest post on 27 February 2014 - 14:30
We had 5 hotels, put the name of the first hotel u step into germany, they will scan thru your papers anyways.
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Latest post on 27 February 2014 - 13:14
To make it simple, when we travelled last year to 2 schengen countries, the maximum stay in whichever country is where u need to apply your visa. In your case is germany. It doesnt matter if your first entry is Swiss. I our case we entered Paris first for 3 days and than 10 days in Spain. We had to go through VFS Spain. Hotel bookings are a must if your are staying in hotels for both destinations.
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Latest post on 19 February 2014 - 15:07
Bur Dubai, opp Al Ain centre.
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Latest post on 19 February 2014 - 14:54
U get veggie premarinated skewers in Choitrams. <em>edited by Shivi on 19/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 19 February 2014 - 14:53
I am a veggie and yes wouldnt eat off the same grill, u can buy a disposable one that u can get in supermarkets. Grilled hallomi is fab, u can buy off the shelf in the cheese section. Get paneer/bell peppers/shallots/cherry tomatoes in a scewer with yogurt/chilli/salt and pepper marinade. Portobello mushrooms is one easy way, just mixt butter/garlic and herbs and grill it. Parboil the potatoes and marinate it will pesto and grill it. Hope above helps Have Fun!!
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 12:58
U will hv to go through VFS in wafi, first take an online appointment and get your documents ready in accordance to your purpose of visit. If u have travelled to other Schengen countries in last 2 yrs, the chances of getting visa is quicker. Here is the website http://www.vfsglobal-de-ae.com/
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Latest post on 16 February 2014 - 11:06
Yes 2 weeks back I won 500 aed voucher from Modvito.com. Got an sms for pick up from CNN building in 2 weeks. Purchased fitbit tracking gadget from the site.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 11:34
StanC has an option of cheque issued by them for school fees.
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 11:17
The buyer has to pay.
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 11:10
Thanks, planning to move closer to school by August, weighing options.
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 10:29
Horizon mum - How much are these 3beds going at??
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 10:21
Hi there, I am looking ofr Dishwasher and chest of drawers if u have any. Thanks
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Latest post on 15 December 2013 - 09:22
We went yesterday with our DD 3.5yrs and she had a blast. Just make sure u make her wear thermals and full sleeves, waterproof gloves and she will be fine. She did the donut ride couple of times and cudnt get enought of the sledge. Santa's grotto was beautiful and he actually looked like a Santa. Penguins were too cute. If she like story telling, they hv one between 5-7 with Santa. All in all u must take her.... worth a visit during Christmas.
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 13:45
Join this group on FB, u will find alot of info on the area and plenty if other things. https://www.facebook.com/groups/marinamums/
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 13:43
I live on the other end, next to JLT metro station. There is a park right behind the station, loads of kids and mums. U can join if possible. I work too, get back around 4:30.
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 13:36
Hi, I have a 3.5yr old daughter and we live in Marina. Would love a meet up in the evenings. Where abouts in Marina are u??
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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 12:10
Looks like u got into Horizon for 2 kids if I am correct. Every school asked for deposit which varies from 5-10k, unfortunetly u fall in 10k bracket. Worst is u get between 5-10 days to come up with the deposit which is insane. We as parents do not have much choice coz there are no regulations.
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 13:15
U may want to check this link which is quite resourceful http://www.expatechodubai.com/kids/nursery-schools/#comments
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 13:12
My DD goes to Horizon Kids Nursery, they are open until 5 only.
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 14:11
My DD's nursery has arabic everyday and infact I like the fact that she is learning a new language and in the future it may help her. We are non arabic speaking expats.
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 14:08
My DD is June born too, what I liked about my DD nursery is, they divided the kids into Oct-feb born and march-Aug born which really helps. Schools i guess will mix the age groups and she will be one of the youngest.
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Latest post on 28 October 2013 - 13:57
My DD is 3yrs 4mths and she is in FS1, so your DD should be in FS1 next year.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 11:53
1400, just walked my office in Deira. The shops selling Ariston water heater is 410 aed and few other part for 100. Plumbers cannot have double the mark up.
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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 10:46
Hi Ladies, Can anyone recommend a plumber, I have to get my water heater and tap fixed. I am getting ridiculous qoutes to get it done. Thanks
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:58
Thanks ladies, treated my DD yesterday with Listerine in hair for 2hrs. Worked like magic with all lice dead and out. Scouted to lulu, got tea trea oil shampoo and a spray to leave in. I really hope they are all gone.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:53
Try 1-2 hrs 6 days in a week, mix of yoga, weight training, cardio and abs. The day I do yoga I try to do1 hour of cardio before and relax with Hatha flow.
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 12:49
Thanks ladies, shall scout to Lulu today. Gosh this has never happened :(
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 11:30
How many tkts do u have, I am interested and how much are u selling for. Thanks
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 11:47
Just a tip, when you are shopping on Macy's the prices in USD are much cheaper than AED. It is better to open a shop and ship a/c and get it delivered.
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 11:42
We have a mortgage property too, I am just looking at my titledeed, it is in my name. How is it possible that titledeed is not in your name. The banks wont release the original to u unless u pay up your entire outstanding which is fair.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 10:33
Dont know about Willow but dont put her in Kensington. My DD was in Kensington Jumeirah last year sept-dec, I had to pull her out. She didnt hv a permanent teacher. Every 2 weeks there was a temp staff. She is a vegetarian and was very well stated to them but she was given chicken and beef. I realised when i went through her diary. The head who is running the nursery is not very helpful and problem solving. In 3 mths she never setttled in and there were handful kids in the class. There is more TV time than play or lean time. Every morning drop off was crying and clinging and getting ready for the nursery was another story. I moved her start of this year to Jebel Ali Village Nursery in Marina and never been so happy. She settled from day 1. There is a structure and system in place unlike Kensington. Every day when i get back from work, she is so happy to discuss what she did in the nursery. I could see tremendous behavioral changes in her after the change in nursery. She became outgoing and happy kid.
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 10:15
U can substitute it for Total greek yogurt available at all supermkts.
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 10:56
M&S has plenty, i keep buying for my DH and he loves them. Priced at 80 aed
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 15:29
U must visit thsi place http://www.zaanseschans.nl/ I fell in love with this place, is it about 30mins by bus from city centre. It is the old wind mill place, u can walk around, go to the cheese factory, take a free boat ride and spend and eventful day. <em>edited by Shivi on 13/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 13:51
Sandy123 - depends from which country u are applying. I think Spain and France are the most busiest ones.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 13:26
Bee searching C4/Spinneys/Geant for 6mths, hvnt got hold of Spaghetti squash :(
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 13:25
Yes Spain is our main country, my DH went personally to Wafi VFS and he was told that they hv released June dates so i quickly went online and rescheduled the appointment which I had for 16 July to 23rd June. He was told just keep checking online as they hv many cancellations. U cant walk in and get the VIP thing anymore.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 11:37
Appointments are now open for End June dates. I just rescheduled my appoitment online. This is for Spain and France. Please try u might just be lucky like me :)
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 10:50
Nopes this was when we were travelling to Greece last year. You hv to apply through the country u are travelling and staying most. For us it will be Spain coz we will be in Spain for 12 days and France 3 days. They say it take between 1-3 weeks depends on teh nationality. It helps if u hv travelled to Schegen countries in last 3 years. Process gets easy
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 15:50
I have a close friends DD attending TT in JBR, she is very happy. They hv great outdoor area and it is spanking new. F&F is very homely and small, have a friends DS attending and happy with them. No outdoor playarea. Fee difference between both is a alot. Depends what you are looking. From your post i understand fee is an issue so guess u need to decide. In all both nurseries are good.
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Latest post on 09 June 2013 - 15:46
We are travelling to Spain and France early Aug and we got an appoitment on 16th July. I applied though VFS 2 weeks back. It was def easy to apply through Greek Embassy in Abu Dhabi, took us 4 days. VFS is a nightmare. The site says u need to apply 1 mth in advance from your travel date. I belive u can walk in and apply as VIP by paying extra, what a way to make money. No gaurantee u will get the visa quicker.
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 13:57
Same boat as u, havnt secured a place for my DD in FS2, we dont hv a choice but to continue in the nursery. Not that I am complaining about the nursery coz she loves it. It is difficult to get admission in FS2 and I am not willing to pay ridiculous fees for the new schools which are opening up this year. My DH queued up at one of the schools this morning from 5:30 and still was 26th on waiting list. I am getting more and more worried.
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 14:52
I know for a fact a lady in my apartment, his son got through FS2 2013. This was sometime in Dec last year for Horizon <em>edited by Shivi on 23/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 13:47
When did u put their names for FS2?? U might try Victory Heights and Gems Al Khail as said by the previous post.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 12:56
It is a cream cheese, last I hv seen in Carluccios Marina Mall and Waitrose.
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Latest post on 04 April 2013 - 11:35
For which grade??
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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 10:46
Anisa - on a seperate note, how is FS1 in Jebel Ali?? I will have to continue with the nursery in FS1 so wanted to have a feedback. Are u happy with the teacher and overall progress with your kid??
 
 
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