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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:32
It sounds like everyone is beginning to scare themselves at bit! I have lived here through two Gulf Wars, even when the British Embassy advice was for wives and children to leave, my mother stayed on (as did we all) as this is our home. Apart from lots of soldiers and sailors in town, nothing really changed though technically the UAE was part of the 'war zone'. Things are looking rather hairy in the ME at the moment, and if the worst comes to the worst, it may be worth remembering that the UAE is the middle east equivalent of Switzerland - no one else really has any beef with it, so just being here should be relatively safe. Oh really?
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:57
To answer the question, no.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:56
I suppose it would be an over the top reaction if that were the truth behind why they closed! :)
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Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 07:16
Yes, I agree with all your comments.
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 10:02
What I don't like about people being late is that they think it's ok to do that with friends yet I doubt they would dare arrive late for work or for school everyday. Clearly they know how to arrive on time. They just have priorities. I consider a delay of 5-10 minutes acceptable. After that, an SMS or phone call is appropriate to tell the person you'll be late. There is no excuse not to tell someone you'll be coming late in this day and age. If you are driving and lost, then pull over and use your phone or wait until you're at a red light. AnonDubai - come to my office. I am at my desk 9am, there are maybe 2 other people in, they all drift in 9:30am - 10am. Several colleagues don't join us til 10:30am - 11am. Sometimes noon! Then it's coffee, cigarettes, chit chat lol! What does the boss think about that? He's not here yet - loool! Wait until he arrives. He'll whip those slackers into shape!
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 09:55
What I don't like about people being late is that they think it's ok to do that with friends yet I doubt they would dare arrive late for work or for school everyday. Clearly they know how to arrive on time. They just have priorities. I consider a delay of 5-10 minutes acceptable. After that, an SMS or phone call is appropriate to tell the person you'll be late. There is no excuse not to tell someone you'll be coming late in this day and age. If you are driving and lost, then pull over and use your phone or wait until you're at a red light. AnonDubai - come to my office. I am at my desk 9am, there are maybe 2 other people in, they all drift in 9:30am - 10am. Several colleagues don't join us til 10:30am - 11am. Sometimes noon! Then it's coffee, cigarettes, chit chat lol! What does the boss think about that?
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Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 09:31
What I don't like about people being late is that they think it's ok to do that with friends yet I doubt they would dare arrive late for work or for school everyday. Clearly they know how to arrive on time. They just have priorities. I consider a delay of 5-10 minutes acceptable. After that, an SMS or phone call is appropriate to tell the person you'll be late. There is no excuse not to tell someone you'll be coming late in this day and age. If you are driving and lost, then pull over and use your phone or wait until you're at a red light.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 13:55
I've also seen people here giving babies tea in a bottle! Surely that can't be good!! It's like mothers who give their babies food when they're three months old because they say that will make them "sleep better".
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 13:53
I always find this question (or rather the answers) fascinating. I've seen people in Europe give small babies (like under 3 months old) bottles of water (like 4 oz portions) and then in America, our pediatrician always told us not to give a baby under 6 months water. But then again, our kids never had constipation until they were eating foods, so prunes did the trick every time. We were always told that giving larger quantities of water wasn't necessarily about filling the stomach, but also overwhelming the system/kidneys, etc. And there is some doctor here in Dubai (can't remember which one) who told a friend of a friend to give the water every time after she was done breastfeeding. I thought that was strange too. Sorry I have no constructive information to give, this is just another one of those issues that reminds me that we all do things different ways, or come from places where things are done differently and we all turn out okay (for the most part)! Hope you can get things moving again soon... Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Babies don't even need water at all. They even tell mothers this at the government hospital here in Dubai. Rather than being beneficial, it could be detrimental.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 13:35
I'm looking at villas on Dubizzle comparable to ours - I'm depressed now. :( Think I'd live in Al Ain. Would you be allowed to live in Al Ain? Aren't there bits of Al Ain that are sort of grey areas with Abu Dhabi? Well on the boarder then. Does the ruling say people must move to the emirate or the city of Abu Dhabi?
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 13:09
Perhaps they could make it mandatory for people hired after January 2013. That could be one of the conditions of employment. It seems unfair to uproot people who are settled and content in their lives.
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 12:16
That's sooner than expected. I thought we'd all be given a year to move.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 18:13
Thanks for the recommendations.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 18:11
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 20:20
I was thinking the same thing. It is probably easier to clean sand off of plastic too. So now does anyone have any recommendations for a company that installs plastic playgrounds?
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 16:30
I always get pedicures but I just forgo the toenail polish at the end. I don't have time to upkeep that and it looks really bad once it's chipped. So you can always get a pedicure without the polish.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 16:23
I think you must accept that birthday parties are conducted in different ways here because there are so many different cultures. I have been invited to birthday parties here where I never socialised with any of the parents. That did not bother me because I really wasn't invited to the party anyway! I am only there to supervise my child. I recently held a birthday party for my child where my DH did not attend. It is strange in his culture for a man to attend an event for women and children. I think you must understand some of these aspects.
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 09:29
I suppose that depends what your intended purpose for it is for and for how long the trip is. If it is for someone else's baby in another country, then you can buy a cooler and ice pack at Carrefour or most hypermarkets. However, if you are traveling on a long flight, that will only keep the milk cold but not frozen. If you are intending to give it to your baby on the flight, then you can just start thawing it as soon as you're ready to travel. Breastmilk can be kept at room temperature for about 4 hours.
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Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 13:38
Hi! Does anyone know of anywhere in Dubai where a hair straightener can be repaired? TIA.
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Latest post on 08 September 2012 - 09:47
Hi! I need some practical wooden shelving units, not single shelves. I have seen them at IKEA but I don't want to get them from there. I have checked Homes r Us and the Home Center and they don't carry them. Does anyone know where else these are sold other than IKEA? <em>edited by AnonDubai on 08/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 16:11
For the grocery shopping of non-perishables and some perishables, you can use early bird.ae. I have just started using them and they seem to be good and you can get standing orders from them. Your DH should go out once a week to the supermarket. Use the school bus for the school runs. Hire an agency maid to clean twice a week. Rely on friends to help you out for other things.
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 15:04
Hi GB! My DS had to go under general anasthesia when he was just two weeks old. He didn't even weigh 3 kg at that point. I have never cried so hard in my life. More than two months later, he is perfectly fine and I got through it. Your husband's support will be the most important thing right now. Please come back on and update all of us about your son's health. I promise you that things will get better. Just try to stay strong for the time being.
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 11:31
Yes, does anyone go monthly to the USA and would be willing to bring back a suitcase of stuff for me each month?
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 11:29
The person whom I spoke with was not too helpful. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 11:35
i highly recommend Bella Bakery. Her designs are very elaborate and immaculate and tastes divine.. http://bellabakerybellisima.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Bakery-Bellisima/197400886966704 Free advertising alert
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 11:09
Lulu always sells them but they are so overpriced there! Spinney's sometimes carries them and they are priced affordably there. A good alternative is Mini Cheddars, since Pepperidge Farm goldfish are not readily available here.
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 20:21
I never swaddled my three babies. I believe that they need to get used to life outside the womb right away!
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 15:54
Don't be so sure that you won't have a big baby! You are only 25 weeks and your DD still has lots of growing to do!
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 13:44
I was told in June when I was pregnant that my son had a big head. He was born with a normal sized head, if not a bit smaller than average! All of my children were full-term but had relatively low birth weights (2.3, 2.5, 2.8 kg). They were all completely fine. Be careful of these private establishments ordering all sorts of tests! If you have insurance, they will take advantage of that.
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 13:24
So what is your plan B?
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 12:23
Hi! I saw them yesterday at Hyper Panda. They are selling the Kenwood one for 200 dirhams.
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 17:51
Because apparently fathers are not allowed in the Delivery Suite and my husband desperately wants to be there when it's born. If that's only what you have heard, then maybe it is best to make an appointment with an OB-GYN there and ask her yourself. I'd be surprised if fathers were not allowed in the delivery room.
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 17:05
Why wouldn't you consider the Iranian Hospital?
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 20:07
This is complicated. Which company does this here?
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 20:05
Great poem! So creative! Welcome back everyone! I, for one, am happy to be back in the sandpit!:) <em>edited by AnonDubai on 31/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 19:12
Anon, don't bother buying anything that takes a sim card, as Etisalat will block it. Just get a company to set up a wifi system, then you can view it from your mobile via the net. Hmm. Thanks for the info. I have no idea what you have just written, but I will pass the info on to DH. He is about as clueless as I am.
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 19:07
There was a thread about this recently, not sure where, maybe the maids forum. Upshot is that secret recording is illegal and security cameras are the way to go. There will be no secret recording in my house. I am just looking for the type of camera that allows you to call a number and see your child in real time.
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 16:42
Cool Times in the Festival City Magic Planet - MCC Play area - Etihad Mall, Muhaisnah Jumeira Plaza play area Children's City science museum play area Fun City play area - Mercato In the wintertime, avoid play areas and go to public parks.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 17:38
I agree with a few posters on this thread. The way to achieve an adequate supply is to solve the latch issue and never give formula. That is all that is needed.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 16:44
Oh! I didn't know that. Thanks for letting me know. I will call them tomorrow.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 15:00
That play area has reeked of urine for years.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 14:52
Never heard of tipping nurses, I never heard of that in American hospitals, anyway. But waitresses/waiters? In the US the hourly rate is around $2/hour. They survive on tips! Is it not the same here? I couldn't imagine not tipping in a restaurant....in any country, really. Restaurants in the US add the service charge to the bill so you have to pay whether the service you received was rubbish or excellent...we found it really annoying to be honest... That's only for big parties (i.e. a table of 6 or more). We were 9 in Tony Roma's last night and 18% gratuity was added to our bill. (sorry for digging this up but I looked at the receipt and this thread sprang to mind). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2194797/Burlington-Vermont-restaurants-automatically-adds-tip-foreigners-bills.html I thought of this thread whilst reading this article.
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 17:39
I have been. It is more like an arcade than a play area and not really suitable for young children. It is not at all like the ones in the USA. There is a small ice rink.
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 17:36
From my understanding, all of the apartment buildings in Al Nahda in Dubai have had the E-Life boxes installed.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 23:52
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 23:51
Try amazon.com They sell a lot of stuff that is available in stores and they accept UAE credit cards. Also, I just got back from the USA where I did a lot of online shopping. On websites where you had to enter in an American billing address, I just put Dubai, MA, 00000, as if Dubai were one of the 50 states and it worked!!
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 23:38
Hi! My DD went to the Crystal Valley Nursery in the Arabian Center in Mizhar. I was very happy with it and they serve breakfast and lunch so I found that very convenient. If I were to put my other child in nursery, he'd definitely go to that one. No offense but I went to Arabian center twice and each time they had kids running around and teachers who couldnt care less. Even my DH who usually doesnt pay attention to those kinds of things commented on how unruly and undisciplined that nursery is. I am not offended by your comment. I was only giving my opinion of the nursery. I never saw what you described, but I don't doubt that that happened. I have heard good and bad about every nursery and school in Dubai. That is why it's a good idea for a person to go see for him/herself and make a decision based on that.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 23:30
I know this sounds harsh but I think that one reason that many maids choose to work abroad is to get away from their abusive husbands. I'm not saying that's the only reason, but it definitely is one. My former maid told me that her husband beat her but that she still loved him because he was a good father...
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Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 03:50
Never heard of tipping nurses, I never heard of that in American hospitals, anyway. But waitresses/waiters? In the US the hourly rate is around $2/hour. They survive on tips! Is it not the same here? I couldn't imagine not tipping in a restaurant....in any country, really. Restaurants in the US add the service charge to the bill so you have to pay whether the service you received was rubbish or excellent...we found it really annoying to be honest... That's only for big parties (i.e. a table of 6 or more). I wouldn't call 6 a big party and we had it on our bills when it was just the 4 of us... I think some waitresses add it on automatically if they anticipate a cheap customer. I have heard that Europeans are the worst tippers!
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Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 02:03
Never heard of tipping nurses, I never heard of that in American hospitals, anyway. But waitresses/waiters? In the US the hourly rate is around $2/hour. They survive on tips! Is it not the same here? I couldn't imagine not tipping in a restaurant....in any country, really. Restaurants in the US add the service charge to the bill so you have to pay whether the service you received was rubbish or excellent...we found it really annoying to be honest... That's only for big parties (i.e. a table of 6 or more).
 
 
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