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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 12:52
There is a new high school in Dubai but for girls only, grades 9-12 following the k12 curriculum www.k12.com The school name is Dubai Women College High School It's in Al Nahda 2 area, behind NMC Hospital and inside the campus of HCT Women College. Now the college is a government one, but the school is private. Joint venture between the college and K12 in the U.S. It's a long story but the school is good. If you'd like to know more about it, they have an Open House on Feb. 28th Call them at 2089700 edited by Rushuccino on 15/02/2013 Hi Rushuccino! Why does the sign outside the DWC say that they only do grades 9, 10, and 11?
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 12:52
Hi Victoria! I am also happy to read that everything went ok.
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 10:58
I think the last thing that is needed here is a better maid agency. But if you are looking down that route, what about a professional nanny/au pair recruiting service? As on the other thread, people are looking to the UK agencies. Quinn - professional nanny / au pairs - do you believe it to be a viable area? Do you have the link for the other thread you mentioned so I can gauge thoughts and ideas? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic206446-aupaire-nanny-or-governesses.aspx Another thought, along the same lines: In Jordan, the maid agencies had books and books of maid cv's. You go through the book, pick the woman you want based on her education/special abilities - like cooking or driving - picture, etc and then the agency would bring them over. I always thought that would be a good idea here as well. There are agencies in the Philippines that handle everything over there. When we hired our last, we spoke to the woman on the telephone to make sure she spoke english, liked dogs, etc. It was a much better system than they have over here! There are lots of agencies like you describe in this country. That's great! Could you name one for me as I need a maid who has been to cooking school? Also, perhaps what is needed is one of those that markets to expats, because the only one people seem to know is Howdra and its not what I'm after. You could try Al Ahliya. That is just one of many. I don't think you can find a maid who has been to cooking school, but I am sure you can find a maid who knows how to cook. To find someone who has been to cooking school, you will need to look for a cook and Al Ahliya may have those too, but it is probably a man...
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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 10:08
I think the last thing that is needed here is a better maid agency. But if you are looking down that route, what about a professional nanny/au pair recruiting service? As on the other thread, people are looking to the UK agencies. Quinn - professional nanny / au pairs - do you believe it to be a viable area? Do you have the link for the other thread you mentioned so I can gauge thoughts and ideas? http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic206446-aupaire-nanny-or-governesses.aspx Another thought, along the same lines: In Jordan, the maid agencies had books and books of maid cv's. You go through the book, pick the woman you want based on her education/special abilities - like cooking or driving - picture, etc and then the agency would bring them over. I always thought that would be a good idea here as well. There are agencies in the Philippines that handle everything over there. When we hired our last, we spoke to the woman on the telephone to make sure she spoke english, liked dogs, etc. It was a much better system than they have over here! There are lots of agencies like you describe in this country.
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 20:59
Just change your own meal to the child one (2-12 year old not infant meal which will just be mush). they will bring it before the regular meal service and it will have plenty of toddler friendly snacks. they will later bring the regular trolley down the aisle with the normal food and you can ask for one of them as well if you are feeling up to it and possibly a drink!. That's a great idea!
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 18:35
Yes, it is really nice and because it is Friday, I will not force my children to come in from outside early...
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 18:17
The Dubai Women's College, which is also in Al Nahda, has a fitness gym and pool and is open to the general female public. I'm not sure if they offer classes, though. Please contact them.
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 16:41
My children's school notified us once to always lock our car doors when coming to and from the school. A parent's telephone was stolen from his/her car whilst doing the school run. Thieves are usually good at knowing who is worth stealing from...
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 16:40
It was in a laptop bag behind the driver's seat and has been taken out if and the bag left zipped up again. I am paranoid abt locking doors and cars.....what is unnerving is that I make one mistake and it seems like negligence to everyone else but somehow I just feel that some was watching and has taken advantage of the opportunity ....which silly becoz without pad and a power cord for a fairly old laptop, the machine is useless and the this doesn't realize that and that's why I wonder who is so stupid and looking for such opportunities in a ' safe' community....perhaps someone who works somewhere close by...this makes me nervous... edited by SanRan on 24/05/2013 It doesn't matter how useless you may think it is. It will still have some value on the black market and that amount may just be enough to pay for someone's next fix or will be chump change for a crime syndicate.
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 15:50
No.
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 15:47
Carrefour would be a good place to get towels in the MOE.
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 14:43
Lulu's in the Arabian Center also carry King's Mill. It is in the bakery section there and they get a new shipment every Thursday. Many thanks ladies - silly question - what area of Dubai is Arabian Centre please? It is in Mizhar, which is next to Mirdif.
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 14:30
I would not recommend Latifa for emergencies. I went there once with my DD in the middle of the night. There was one pediatrician working with about 20 patients waiting. There were not enough places to sit so lots of people just had to stand in the hallway for hours. When I finally tried to get some answers about my DD's condition from the nurses after a few hours waiting, I was shouted at by the nurses that I am not more important than anyone else! I ended up leaving there and not waiting to see the doctor again. They called me a few hours later looking for me but it was already morning!
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Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 13:51
Lulu's in the Arabian Center also carry King's Mill. It is in the bakery section there and they get a new shipment every Thursday.
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 21:00
he's got his work cut out fighting with that Dana woman !! lol well she is tired of all of this conflation....conflation...conflation.. You two have lost me here.
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 20:39
I agree with you on this. I prefer that all electronic devices be put away when my kids have friends over. However, sometimes they all end up on their devices and I allow it as long as they have played enough. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 23/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 19:49
AnneCoulter, have you made your guest appearance on Fox News yet today? I am tackling Piers at the moment. lol
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 19:44
AnneCoulter, have you made your guest appearance on Fox News yet today?
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 18:43
Baidh w Tamaat (literally eggs and tomatoes in Arabic.) Sautee onions in olive oil. Add pureed garlic. Add chopped tomatoes. Pour in eggs and scramble it. Add salt and black pepper and a little cumin and/or paprika and chilli. Positively delicious with pita bread. That sounds delicious!
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 17:32
Yes, I do wonder how you can have a birthday party at Kidzania. That place is huge!
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 17:07
I would also be interested to know. Arlette, do you know of any other place in the Dubai Mall that does birthday parties besides Hamley's?
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 17:06
Mirdif Private School does Grade 9, but that is their final grade. I believe it is American curriculum.
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 17:04
[b'>Gosh, so much drama.[/b'> If you trust the maid then let her stay working here, if not then send her home. It i really not a big event, just drive to the airport and walk her through. There is little to talk about, and she will not wrestle with you at the airport. Just tell her that you are going there to do the cancellation as immigration is closed on the weekend. Once inside, you can check her in....all done. Drama-o-rama indeed! When we had a maid a abscond a few years back it was high drama Chez Daza. It was all a bit of a let down how uninterested and 'meh' immigration were when we contacted them. BUT SHE"S GONE!!! WHAT DO WE DO???!!! *Stifled yawning from the immigration man on the other end of the phone* For immigration, it's just another absconded worker. They really don't care and would never view an absconded maid as a missing person's case...
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 16:10
IKEA? :-)
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 13:38
Who's to say that your maid will not make new friends in her new location? Just like all of us, she needs to learn to adapt. No one likes starting over and making new friends, but as a poster mentioned about the move to Abu Dhabi, we don't have a say in it. The villas in JI are very big. Presumably, most of the residents have maids there so she is bound to meet other maids in her travels and make new friends.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 20:53
.....You may probably also discover that the roads here are much nicer than in your home country! especially ours in Warqaa :) :D edited by simoralu44 on 21/05/2013 Slowly but surely the roads will improve in Warqa. Already I can see vast improvements in my area.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 17:06
Careful av1998. The posters "Daltabs" and "Momof4" are heavily shilling on this site. I wouldn't go near the "Developing Child Centre" with a ten foot pole. Instead, I suggest a professional place such as Dubai Community Healthcare Centre. It's been around since 1987 and very highly regarded. (And I have no professional affiliation with DCHC. On a personal level, I am a patient of Dr. Amer Saddedien (okay, I've probably totally spelled his last name wrong). But I also have friends that have children who have gone there for speech therapy and had great success. Good luck! We've just been accused of being bullies yet their thread has been deleted.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 17:01
I feel a recommendation for a company coming on.... <em>edited by AnonDubai on 21/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 16:45
I think that young people start because they have no idea how addictive it will become. Young people tend not to envisage themselves 10 or 20 years down the road.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 16:44
Just had a quick look, Joanna Griffin Life Works, get in touch with her if you can. Seems to be very little available in Dubai as alcohol is a taboo subject even though very much available. Hope something is done I'm staying out of it as too much conflicting advise. I suggest we all cool off and let them sort it out friends true friends that know the situation will be needed for all concerned. Good luck. Is LifeWorks still in operation?
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 16:42
Which store were you at where people were smoking?
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 16:41
Because nicotine is addictive and it is a really hard addiction to break. I think that's the main reason. I doubt that there is any smoker who doesn't wish to be a non-smoker.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 15:43
Google Hamilton Aquatics. I know that they do a ladies class once a week.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 11:56
The best way to conquer your fear is to face it head on. As the others have said, start out on a Friday morning when the roads are less busy. You may probably also discover that the roads here are much nicer than in your home country!
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 11:23
This is an interesting question. I have been asking myself the same question recently because my eldest child is almost 6 and listens to everything I say and asks me questions about what I said afterwards. I often find myself justifying or explaining things that I said days after I said them! I have decided to let her hear everything that I say if I don't mind it being repeated. She is ready to know about the truth of reality, even if it is cruel. However, yesterday, we were driving home and the radio was on and the presenter announced that a 17 year-old Emirati has been arrested for killing his mother with an ax. I shut off the radio immediately because I didn't know how I could explain the inevitable questions about why he killed his mother...
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 09:44
Yes, LadyBee, I also agree with you.
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 09:42
I highly doubt the statistic that 80% of Emirati marriages end in divorce within a year.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 20:05
That means normal brunch service on Friday then? Just in case anon wants to go Chav spotting at Saffron. Lol I am not going to go, not because I don't want to see chavs but because I don't like buffets. I prefer to be served.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 18:19
Ours is too. However, DesperateMom, one thing you must learn about the UAE is that Islamic holidays are never certain until a few days before or even the night before. The holiday could be on the 5th. :-)
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 16:24
I never ever feel anything.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 05:52
At least she is honest about her requirements. She is definitely not a time waster. Only qualified candidates should apply...
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 05:50
Maybe we will bump into each other one day at Aswaaq...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 20:28
Hi. My children take swimming lessons with HA. The most I have ever seen is 7 in a class but that was definitely a lot. The norm is 3 or 4 to a class since so many children are no shows. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 19/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:33
The window talker was doing that because she was hiding a friend who was living in the room with her.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:29
Which Warqa do you live in, SL?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:20
Yes, you are right. DC, why don't you have your husband look at Warqa 1, 2, and 3? There are many more conveniences in that area and the roads are mainly done.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 16:54
Thanks ladies :). The villa was just before the Bin Sougat centre in a compound in a nice leafy part but sadly the garden is just too small :(. We were hoping it might be doable with the other great features making up for it, but it's just not practical with the dogs. I did like the area, though, so it's definitely still on our list! ETA I don't care at all that it's not an 'expat' area. The other areas I'm looking at are Al Badaa, Satwa and Garhoud so I'm definitely not after a Stepford Wives place :D. edited by DubaiCat on 19/05/2013 I know what you mean a garden for 2 dogs! I think an independent villa would better suit your requirements. Why don't you try the Al Warqa' area? Here are only independent villa, arabic style with huge gardens. Price wise is more than ok. edited by simoralu44 on 19/05/2013 Her husband came out to Warqa and said it was too far out. I agree with you, though. Warqa would have what you are looking for but it is about a 10 minute-drive from Warqa to Mirdif...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 16:46
Celebrities do this on purpose to remain relevant. I thought they did it because they were void of all class. That is also a reason...
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:49
This could be fabulous comedy gold! AnonDubai are you on Twitter? You could live Tweet your first Saffron Brunch...just stay off the table and keep your bits covered! No, I am not on Twitter. My DH would have me deported if I ever did something like that! :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:46
I need to get out more because I have never seen this kind of thing ever. Its rife everywhere you go that has alcohol nearly! That is why I have never seen this. It seems I live a very sheltered life.
 
 
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