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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 18:16
I can't answer your questions but I have just booked one of these at Bin Sougat Pizza Express for my son's 7th birthday in September. Did they email you the flyer? It gives a fair bit of info about what the party involves, if that helps. I've never seen one in action, though! That is so funny, Clare! When I went in there on Saturday to inquire about birthday parties for September, they thought that I was you and showed me your booking! I told them that I was not Clare. You have reserved the Saturday that I wanted! Anyway, that's ok. They gave me the flier but it does not say what it entails. It only mentions the add-ons. Can you tell me what you have decided for add-ons? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 03/06/2013</em>
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 16:33
Hi! Has anyone attended one of these recently? If so, what did it entail and was it a good party?
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 16:29
Does Calpol make children sleepy? Has she had her nap yet today? seriously ? you would give a child medication when they are not ill ? That is not why I am asking. I understand Calpol to be the British version of Tylenol, which will not make a child tired. Another poster suggested Calpol so I am wondering what would be the point. Isn't Calpol just a pain reliever? no idea what Tylenol is but Calpol is a medication What is it used for? general child symptoms - fever, stomach ache, teething, most things I think... So in that case, a poster's suggestion to give Calpol would make no difference to the OP. That is what I was trying to understand.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 16:28
Too many people had booked for this treatment and then did not turn up for the appointment. I understand where they are coming from as they will very rarely be able to fill a 3 or 4 hour slot without any prior notice. I dont understand why people cannot cancel their appointments if they cannot make it. They can cancel but prefer not to because they don't care.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 16:27
Does Calpol make children sleepy? Has she had her nap yet today? seriously ? you would give a child medication when they are not ill ? That is not why I am asking. I understand Calpol to be the British version of Tylenol, which will not make a child tired. Another poster suggested Calpol so I am wondering what would be the point. Isn't Calpol just a pain reliever? no idea what Tylenol is but Calpol is a medication What is it used for?
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 16:23
I can see why they do this. They must have a lot of flakes booking Kerastraight treatments.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 16:22
Does Calpol make children sleepy? Has she had her nap yet today? seriously ? you would give a child medication when they are not ill ? That is not why I am asking. I understand Calpol to be the British version of Tylenol, which will not make a child tired. Another poster suggested Calpol so I am wondering what would be the point. Isn't Calpol just a pain reliever?
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 15:41
Sorry to ask but is the OP another DesertRose to the one we all know? Yes, the other DesertRose (1958) would not be having these issues with her maid.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 13:34
did you pay by cheque, can you stop the cheque? if so you would need to go to the police in order for that to happen, as cheques here once written are treated as cash, hence what happens if its bounces. cash :( ooooh never pay with cash but you have a receipt , right ? I am wondering what the answer to this question is also...
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 13:32
Does Calpol make children sleepy? Has she had her nap yet today?
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 13:30
Have you spoken to him yet, Feefmick? Does he know that his whole life is on the line?
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 13:24
Call a maid company to send someone over to baby sit.....or ask a neighbor to come over and baby sit http://www.howdra.ae/ maybe edited by janatks on 03/06/2013 Hi! I have to agree with Janatks. See if you can get a maid to come over and babysit. You can just lie on the couch and watch someone else take over.
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 11:44
Hi Busybee! I just wanted to say that you are a wealth of knowledge about living in Abu Dhabi. If I ever need to move there, I will definitely be contacting you!
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 11:32
DSS starts on Friday!
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 11:25
I'd be surprised if it were a Salik gate. Salik is used on the main roads inside the city to encourage people to use less congested roads such as the MBZ Road.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 21:37
Try Adagio.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 21:25
Yes, TSI, she doesn't sound very nice.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 21:24
Hi Feefmick! Can you not transfer your LO to the school in DSO for next year? I know that Wellington is not comparable to Dess but if you are not planning on staying here very long, I don't think one year would make a difference.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 20:26
We are going to Alsace, France and Germany this year. We will fly to Frankfurt. We have young children and found it more economical and also nicer to rent a house.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 20:24
Thank you, PB! I desperately need it!
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 20:23
I used to live there too, Mrsb. I wonder if we ever crossed paths... I never encountered the issues that you mentioned but I see those types of nuisances as part of living in an apartment building. We live in a villa now so it has been a big change.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 20:20
That depends on your nationality and job.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 14:26
Thank you so much. There is no metro line close by right? There is one at the Lulu Center but you cannot walk there. It's about a 5 minute drive if there is no traffic. There is a feeder bus stop right in front of the building.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 14:12
With NMC Specialty Hospital on your right, take the first right in front of Karachi Darbar. There is an orange and yellow building on your right two buildings after Karachi Darbar. Take your first right to the big parking lot behind the building. Your best bet would be to ask the watchman directly if you can see an empty apartment. The price range for this building is in the 60 thousand range.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 14:08
Great! I am happy to be reading positive comments. This will be the first time my children have gone to camp and I was worried. I only enrolled them for one week to see how it goes.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 14:02
My DS (7) and DD (9) have done both of these summer camps before and preferred E Sports. I have registered them both for E Sports at Royal Dubai too That's good to know!
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:57
Hi! The name of the building is AB Plaza 5. I saw many 2 bedrooms in Al Nahda 2 so I am almost certain that this building has the biggest ones. The apartments also have a maid's room. I don't know the phone number of the agent but I can give you directions to the building if you would like. Just let me know.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:52
Yes, you must go there. It is hard to get any answers from them if you don't ask face-to-face.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:48
I have to say the lady i ske to at esports seemed more switched on!! Which one are you going to? The one at Royal Dubai School
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:17
I compared both camps and they appear to be exactly the same. I am going with Esports purely because they are running a camp at my children's school.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:03
I have a daily 3G subscription with Etisalat and I have not had any Internet connection issues. My DH has an IPhone with a 3G package through Etisalat and he has not mentioned having any issues either.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 11:30
This sounds like another expense that we will just have to suck up. Even with this supposed new gate, I still am not affected by Salik, but I guess it's only a matter of time until it affects us all.
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 05:41
She will not be too old for the mother and child groups but I think you will find that most three year-olds here are in nursery or FS 1/KG 1.
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 20:19
Hi RT! I have never used anything but water to wash my children's faces. I figure that since they don't wear any makeup, they don't really need any type of cleanser. Once puberty hits, though, they'll have to use something. The only time I have ever used sunblock on my children is on the days when we've gone to the beach. Otherwise, I never have. I like them to get a little sun!
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 20:16
Hi Feefmick! I don't have any advice for you but I just want to say that I don't think that you have been an idiot. You are and have been doing the best by your children and you have made many sacrifices for your marriage. Your girls are lucky to have such a loving and stable mother, especially considering the way their father has been. I know that things are stressful right now, but I for one am rooting for you and think it is a good idea that you finish your hypnotherapy course.
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 19:18
Yes, I have to agree with you on that one, ProudMama. My DDs' school is a British curriculum one but most of the staff besides the teachers are non native English speakers and they spend a lot of time with the children. If I weren't a native English speaker, that would bother me a lot. And if you have the means to send your child to Foremarke, then why not? I probably would if I could too!
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Latest post on 30 May 2013 - 11:23
I also saw them at Lulu's.
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 10:23
As someone who has been affected by illegal workers, I think your colleague did the right thing.
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Latest post on 29 May 2013 - 10:17
Why are you sharing this?
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 16:27
Her relationship with her child is very different from your relationship with yours... In what way Anon? I've never had a maid with a child so have never been able to compare. In the countries where maids come from, families tend to stick together. It wouldn't be strange to find extended family living together. One person will work abroad to support several family members and it is understood that the maid's sister or mother or whomever will be raising the child. In Western countries, this would not be considered normal. [b'>The average Westerner would not be supporting their adult siblings or paying for their elderly parents' medication[/b'>... I wouldn't be so sure about that !! lol Doesn't the NHS pay for that, Pikachu? LOL !! not if your parents need full-time care... That's too bad. Getting old is not easy, no matter which country you live in...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 16:17
Her relationship with her child is very different from your relationship with yours... In what way Anon? I've never had a maid with a child so have never been able to compare. In the countries where maids come from, families tend to stick together. It wouldn't be strange to find extended family living together. One person will work abroad to support several family members and it is understood that the maid's sister or mother or whomever will be raising the child. In Western countries, this would not be considered normal. [b'>The average Westerner would not be supporting their adult siblings or paying for their elderly parents' medication[/b'>... I wouldn't be so sure about that !! lol Doesn't the NHS pay for that, Pikachu?
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 15:07
Her relationship with her child is very different from your relationship with yours... In what way Anon? I've never had a maid with a child so have never been able to compare. In the countries where maids come from, families tend to stick together. It wouldn't be strange to find extended family living together. One person will work abroad to support several family members and it is understood that the maid's sister or mother or whomever will be raising the child. In Western countries, this would not be considered normal. The average Westerner would not be supporting their adult siblings or paying for their elderly parents' medication...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 14:00
Seriously??? I find it strange that my maid doesn't have any pictures of her son, yet she has an 8x12" picture hanging on the wall of herself! ?? Not to mention its as though we are forcing her to go home for the summer, while we are on holiday. Sometimes, I just feel like things aren't adding up... That would not be an indication to me that she doesn't have a child. Her relationship with her child is very different from your relationship with yours...
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 13:51
Yes, they do this to garner sympathy.
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:58
I have to say that that is so expensive that it does almost seem like a joke. I'd love to visit the school just to see what they offer compared with your average 40,000 dirham a year school. lol
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 20:31
Yes, I would think that I am insignificant to 99.9% of the world's population. However, you know the old saying: "To the world, you mean nothing, but to someone, you mean the world.", or something along those lines... Yes, you are right. But do you think any of your 'friends' think of you as an IC (as she put it to me). No, because anyone who thinks like that about me would not be my friend. If that is the way anyone feels about me, then sooner or later the truth will come out. Technically, we are all insignificant cockroaches. But cockroaches are survivors...
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 20:29
The sea can appear so calm on the surface but there is such a rip underneath. It's really scary how dangerous it is. Very sad news :( Yes, I agree. I have never forgotten the EW user whose mother drowned here while on vacation. She said that she was a strong swimmer.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 20:27
Yes, I would think that I am insignificant to 99.9% of the world's population. However, you know the old saying: "To the world, you mean nothing, but to someone, you mean the world.", or something along those lines...
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 19:54
One school that has a strong Arabic emphasis is Dar Al Marefa in Mirdif. However, it got an acceptable rating this year.
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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 15:24
Have you tried Aswaaq or the Union Co-Op? Also, if you don't have children, you might consider going back to school...
 
 
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