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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 09:55
My personal opinion is that it is not feasible and you may have to look at getting a car or doing a monthly rental of a Yaris or something like that. Taxis are not very reliable, are very expensive, and require a lot of patience if you have to deal with them day in and day out...
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 09:24
AnonDubai, are you suggesting she have someone who lies repeatedly in her house with her newborn twins - all for the sake of some money? No. Don't bring her back, cancel her visa now and find someone who is responsible. It depends on the OP's situation. I don't think her maid is very different to many of the other maids who have done the same thing but have not been caught. Was she a good worker in the months that she worked for you?
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 09:14
Take her back. Never mention that you know the truth. Let her pay off her advance to you. Don't renew her contract when it is up for renewal and don't give her good references. If she asks why, then you can tell her that you know she lied. Chalk it up to experience and realize that as harsh as it sounds, people lie all the time to get what they want and you must develop a thick skin.
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 08:49
What a life this man has led! If it is indeed the end, I pray that he will go peacefully surrounded by everyone that was dear to him...
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 18:28
The UAE government is advising its own citizens not to travel to Lebanon so you can imagine that it is not safe there.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 18:27
Hi! My children go to Gems Royal Dubai School near Mirdif and I am happy with it. Google it for more info.
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Latest post on 26 June 2013 - 09:31
I also think about this often because we really can't be sure that we will be able to count on our husbands' money when the time comes. I am American and also a SAHM and I have a ROTH IRA, but I have not put money into it in years, mainly because I have not made any money to put into it. However, once my kids are older, I would like to go back to work and start contributing regularly to my IRA... I own a house in the USA so I see that as an investment. At least that could give me a place to live if I ever need it when I am elderly... My DH also owns a house in Dubai so I hope that eventually I could be listed as an owner too so at least I'd always have a place to live here. Other than that, I have not done much else. If you and your DH are from a Western country, then I think you have a legal right to some of his retirement later on or alimony if need be. I don't know if Muslim women here are entitled to alimony or retirement...Does anyone know?
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 09:49
http://www.alpamare.de/index.php?id=2&L=1 This looks like a lot of fun!!
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 09:32
I empathize with you. My DS is 12 months and wakes up several times a night. I will be curious to read the responses here. My DD did not sleep through until she was 24 months and I was hoping that my third child would not give me so much trouble...
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 09:29
I would be livid if I were a tenant facing that situation.
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 08:46
My children are not doing much but I don't mind. They are still doing PE and swimming and have a disco on the last day and can bring junk food. This is a fun week for them and brings a nice conclusion to the school year.
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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 08:42
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/05/06/saudi-beauty-pageant-miss_n_198103.html Hi Adooli! I read about this a few years ago and thought the concept was interesting. Basically, it is a Miss Beautiful Morals pageant. The contestants are judged on their morals rather than whether they are pretty or not. Maybe this kind of idea would work here...
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 11:12
I feel sorry for babies who get sent to summer camp. I feel really, extra sorry for children who are kept home in the summer, nothing to do, watching tv ... I don't feel sorry for any of them. If going to camp or not going is the only issue, then these children are privileged. Not everyone can afford the extortionate prices charged by nurseries and summer camps and parents don't need to be made to feel guilty because of that. Not everyone can travel for a month or two either... Some children do stay home and watch tv all summer, all day. It's not great but not everyone has the choice...
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 09:42
How do I find out when the coffee mornings are? Hoping to find some voluntary work a couple days a week, it's just finding them! I want to know what other ladies do? Spill the beans!! I think women with children are always busy with school events and activities. I don't know how women without children spend their days... Could you join a gym?
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 09:19
You are going to have to find a hobby or a job. Otherwise, you will go crazy.
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 09:18
If your child is not even 3, then he/she is not in school yet so there really is no such thing as summer camp for that age. It is just a normal nursery session in the summer time. Your question is relative to your situation. Do you think it is worth it to send your child to nursery all summer? Are you a working mother? Do you have a lot of friends here staying? Can you afford it? Those are all things to consider.
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 08:56
You're welcome! Enjoy your shopping!
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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 08:53
http://uae.luluhypermarket.com/customercare.html 8 am
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Latest post on 21 June 2013 - 08:08
How about an IPhone? 1 year-olds love to play on those. It will keep the baby busy for hours.
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 21:22
I don't think they are fully resolved but they are definitely being resolved because I can't recall doing an encapsula challenge in the last few hours.
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 21:21
Does anyone actually buy the thick winter coats they seem to stock year after year? Surely there cannot be that many people holidaying in the Arctic? I would think that people do buy them. Otherwise, they wouldn't stock them. Let's not forget that it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Latest post on 20 June 2013 - 20:39
I did not see it.
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 19:21
I've heard that putting bottles and pacifiers in the dishwasher sterilizes them. I only sterilized my DD's bottles before she was born and then I never did it again. My son is one and I often boil his pacifiers in the tea kettle to give them a good sterilization. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 19/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 June 2013 - 16:05
I used VitaMeal for my son. It is a halal Moroccan brand available in Aswaaq and Carrefour.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 13:43
just me and scratch! No, me and kitty bitty.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 13:33
Clearly it is a mistake because the two users online change every time you change threads! What in the world is going on with EW?
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 13:05
The old expression: "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach..." may seem old-fashioned but it is kind of the truth...
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 13:02
My DH would have panicked and smashed the door open if I was locked in and not answering. Yes, that is a good point. OP, do you do this often? I mean falling asleep and no one can access you. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 18/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 12:47
Hi Castor, So where did you finally go for the medical checkup. Me and DH are due for one as well and i cant decide where to go. Regards, Shafaq This thread is more than three years old so Castor's answer might not be relevant anymore.
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Latest post on 18 June 2013 - 12:45
Maybe she is a VIP.
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 11:46
How many plants do you have?
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 11:26
I was in your exact same situation a few years ago with a newborn and an 18 month-old. I used to turn on the television every time I breastfed my second. My first loved Barney at the time and that would always catch her attention. You could also consider an Ipad or Iphone. We didn't have those when my two were that age...
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 10:34
Whatever happened to your maid, KG?
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 10:04
Learn something new everyday! I have never even heard of this before.
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 09:59
Do you mind my asking what ruqyah is? Performing prayers over someone to remove black magic or spells. Oh really? And what is a raqi?
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 05:58
Do you mind my asking what ruqyah is?
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 14:39
I think I've seen them in Harvey Nichols at MOE. I read that here a few years ago so I went into HN at the MOE and the sales people practically mocked me for thinking that Burt's Bees was sold there. I have my doubts, OP, but you could always go check there and come back and tell us. I especially like their lip glosses.
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 14:36
Hi Paddington. Yes, I agree with the others. If your insurance only covers AD, then it would probably be a good idea to rent a hotel apartment there until the baby is born. What if an emergency happened suddenly here in Dubai? Your number one priority is your baby and your health and you would not want to be slapped with a huge bill if something unexpected happens.
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 14:05
Hi all, I need the contacts of the principal of the lycee AFLEC in dubai Have you tried calling the reception there and asking?
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 14:03
Can you really be sure that what you are having are Braxton-Hicks? They could be labor contractions that are starting very slowly.
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 14:00
My two girls are 18 months apart to the day and they are now 4 and 5 and are best friends. It was really hard the first two years but we survived them and now things are much easier. There is quite an age gap between my second and third child so I think things will be much different for my third. I think small age gaps are great, if it is indeed physically possible!
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 13:52
Hi Paddington. I went to the hospital when I was full-term with my son and like you, slightly dilated. They told me to go home and come back when the pain intensified, but I refused. My son was born a few hours later. If you are full-term, you can refuse to go home if they try to send you away.
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 13:50
I would think the state of cleanliness of adults and children's private areas are more of a concern to me. Once I helped out Grade 1 kids getting ready for the pool, and plenty of them had 'skid' marks on their panties...it was quite horrible. Yes, that is a good point. Basically, if you swim in a public pool, you can never be certain that there are no feces particles in the water... Thank you chlorine...
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Latest post on 16 June 2013 - 13:21
If it really bothers you, you can report the person to the people who are responsible for the swimming pool and they can have a talk with them. But I have to say one thing. Have you ever seen a child poop whilst wearing a swim diaper? Well, it is not a pretty sight. The swim diaper does not keep the child dry so the feces gets wet and starts to break up into small particles and goes everywhere. I don't think there is a foolproof method to letting diaper-wearing children swim.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 17:30
I have a feeling that within the next year, it will be hard to do any Abu Dhabi government document without an Abu Dhabi tenancy contract. I may be wrong, though.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 17:10
What are everyone's plans? Boat trip, booze and pampering :-) You? That sounds nice. I don't have anything special planned.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 17:08
What are everyone's plans?
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:53
mmm yes, and it's the minimum wage that's crippling the UK..... How about introducing a minimum-wage here based on the Indian government's guidelines then? I am sure Clark14 would agree to that because it means equality for everyone...
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:42
Ok if its only 30aed then fine. DS is only 10 months and paying 80aed for a soft play just isn't on the radar as he wont even last an hour. Yes, I agree. Honestly, I wouldn't even bother taking him to a play area at all. At that age, he should be happy just to crawl around and put things in his mouth at home.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:39
I would never give/lend to a maid. It is very unprofessional. If she was fired it would send a strong message to others. what message? to keep quite and work as slaves?... just beacuse it is legal to treat certain people in certain ways, doesn't mean one should do it... the amount of money that possibly could be life changing for them is nothing to us... I used a maid agency once and will NEVER use one sagain... It's appling the way they treat the maids, and what they pay them... I'd rather do my own cleaning and cooking than being part of this culture... Do you live here then? If so, are you aware that many of the people you encounter everyday are paid very low-wages compared with your country? Yes I do and yes I am aware. And I do my best to help anyone who asks for it. if we all were to ignore the situation just because the majority of people working here are treated this way then we are not better than their "employers". If everyone just went with the flow... then no change for the better would ever happen... Don't you agree? Yes, they really need to introduce a minimum wage here. Every worker should be paid according to the UK government's guidelines...
 
 
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