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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 20:55
DS school is finishing on 18th June. Has been on the school calendar from last year. Everyone knows when Ramadan is so why didn't they adjust last year. It's not a surprise!
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 07:59
Don't forget DEWA..Dubai Electricity Water Authority..can cost a fortune per month. Schools are your main issue. First just to get in to one that is close to you that is good. DS is in his final year here. As he is turning 19 this month DH company won't pay the final term fees. Hence we have to pay 23k for a term that he doesn't attend school as has study break for his final exams! So yes schools jump up in price once they hit the final years.
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Latest post on 12 February 2015 - 18:02
Well 1st of all pmd I would learn to spell SYDNEY correctly before you arrive ! LOL 2nd. Melbourne is lovely, Yes it's our only city like Europe. 3rd. pmd said she liked nature and SUP , well can't do that in Melbourne. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne along the coast and see plenty of gum trees and do lots of SUP along the way. Come back via Ballarat and Canberra Iam a Gold Coast girl but only go there if you want all the theme parks and tourist destination of Aust.
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Latest post on 12 February 2015 - 15:06
Give Jayr a call 0505449580 I got my company now with a local sponsor and have renewed licence finally today ! He helped also get office. He is Filipino who works for local but of course does all the work. Worth it to get someone to help as you never have all the correct documents
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Latest post on 09 February 2015 - 20:12
Your guts tell you what to do sometimes ! If you have a place then take it
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Latest post on 08 February 2015 - 21:21
DS is in final few months of school at DIS. He has been there since grade 8. I wouldn't say he is the most academic but the teachers have really put in a big effort. DIS has IB after they do the IGCE ( grade 11 ). Uptown and I think UAS has 12 yrs of schooling whereas DIS has 13. Depends on your nationality which school you choose sometimes. UAS has a very large amount of Lebanese as they do the American curriculum more. DIS classes aren't big in the IB years so lots of help. All good schools , but why travel to Mirdif in the traffic if there are great schools nearby?
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 07:50
Garhoud behind Choithrams
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 07:48
Not sure but children won't be taken if on local passport...sorry not sure if this relates to you.
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 11:59
Michelle at Chill Salon
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 11:56
She can apply to be an assistant with camp companies. Just google all the summer camps here and then go for it. Ask at her own school who does their camps and maybe foot in the door that way. E Sports, Active are 2 of the biggest
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 08:51
Mine were sent back ! Can not deliver was on envelope. I actually live opposite from Empost sorting area!!!
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 22:29
Australia all the way !!! UAE team full of overpaid wannabes. Get more more than the top EPL players
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 22:26
Heard the Palace has puppies and kittens to give away. They bring them back from the UK over Summer as the children love them. OH they grow and get bigger ??? Hence not wanted now! Sorry no idea how to get any info
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Latest post on 27 January 2015 - 22:21
Ever thought about sending him to camp in Europe? I sent our son to CampSuisse near Geneva. It's for 2 weeks and there are 3 different slots to choose. He ended up going back again another year then he applied to be a camp mentor. He got that and last Summer went for 7 weeks. It is so organized as the campers come from all over the World. Just an alternate for you and him.
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 21:09
Saw them at Rip Curl at MOE today. Funny as Iam looking for 1 now and actually ordered 1 thru Amazon as friend travelling to the US. About $150 cheaper than here. <em>edited by basil on 08/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 21:04
DS school trip is to Iceland and around 11,000 As a 15 yr old they love to do trips with their friends. Yes you could take her but the memories aren't the same. If not in your budget , have a talk and explain....Sorry not this year, maybe next year! Memories are worth the money
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Latest post on 05 December 2014 - 16:27
Happy Ending ! Took him to local Vet this morning and even though he was chipped wasn't registered. So they said would have yo wait till Sunday The owners contacted the vet by chance early afternoon, hence reunited! The little one had walked a fair distance , and was heading in the wrong direction for home! So glad they have been reunited as often think would hate for something like that to happen to mine.:biggrin:
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Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 17:57
It has been a proven fact that children who are the eldest in a class whether it be class or sport excel much faster and do a lot better than younger ones. DS was the youngest in class as cut off was end of year. We are Australian. Mid way thru his school years they changed it to end of year to 31st Oct. Hence he became one the oldest. The change in his grades, personality etc was incredible. He came out of his shell, excelled in numerous things and was so much better for it. So YES keep them back a year. Let them be the eldest in the class. Both yourself and child will appreciate it in the long term <em>edited by basil on 21/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 17:50
DS birthday is 3rd Dec so we made it a rule that NO Christmas activities or decorations until after his special day. We still do this even though he is in his late 20s
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 14:30
What a difficult question to answer. Do you realize how big Aust is ? Its around 12 hr driving between each capital city. In Queensland its a min 1 hr trip between small country towns. Everyone will have a different view. Weather is a main factor in deciding as well as whether you want city or country living. Get a job 1st, then see where that leads you.
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 21:31
If you are happy for her to do her IGCSE at her present school then change. Deira International school does IB instead of A levels in the final 2 years. Teachers are amazing
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 21:27
As DS works for Etihad, I usually drive to AD and park at Etihad Plaza ( free parking ) opposite their HQ. I then get a taxi to the airport. The black taxi are very reasonable tbh ! 250dhs from airport to DXB airport.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 19:45
DS did 8 months of grade 8 in Qld, 4 months grade 8 in Singapore then another 6 months grade 8 when arriving here! He finally finishes school next May aged 19 1/2 . It hasn't hurt him at all. He is at Deira International school which is UK till grade 11 then IB. The school help with university applications all around the World. There is no need to worry as students from here end up where they want and are best suited. DS doesn't even want to return to OZ. so jump that hurdle when you get to it and now just find a school close to where you live.
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Latest post on 31 October 2014 - 17:16
Last minute decision to do dinner tonight. Prefer a buffet or deal with alcohol. Any suggestions?
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 21:27
This is from an older child point of view. We came and DS did grade 8 for 18months as had already done it back home. He is a Feb birthday and in Qld is one of the older children as went on year of birth. Hence is is finally finishing school here next June at age 19 1/2 yrs. Really there is nothing wrong with this as he is still unsure on what he wants to do! He did need a transfer cert from his OZ school. Don't push them into a year above, always better to be the older child.
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 12:47
Friend is looking. Is she here or in Kenya?
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 09:05
Went to Nuremberg markets a few days before Christmas last year and must say amazing but crowded. All the river cruises send their tour buses there. It does add to the atmosphere!
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 14:10
found it !!! Thanks
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 14:09
Thanks What does ADEC stand for ? Would they employ with NO experience?
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Latest post on 12 October 2014 - 15:07
I thought they were the same ! Just I means international.
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Latest post on 11 October 2014 - 19:01
Physio is a very highly regarded profession around the World. In Qld you need an OP 1 which is the highest. Equal to doing medicine and dentistry. So YES I can see why they want 3 A* to get in.
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Latest post on 09 October 2014 - 20:26
Thought 20k was the going rate! Correct me if Iam wrong
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Latest post on 09 October 2014 - 20:23
Most expat schools are good, it comes down to 1.Where you can get your children into! 2. Distance from home...closer the better 3.affordability. Good luck!
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 19:34
Know a couple of great English guys selling in that area. Ben, 0507546807 Michael. 0553529170 Definitely help you out
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Latest post on 27 September 2014 - 21:40
Anyone interested in St Tropez products let me know as DS gets them from the UK
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Latest post on 26 September 2014 - 13:19
Yes DS has it for sale. St Tropez ..60dhs for 120ml He has 2 bottles left <em>edited by basil on 26/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 September 2014 - 07:50
Depends which end of town you live. www.ozzie-swim.com teaches ladies only on Saturday at 11am and Monday 5.45 It's at Deira International School in Al Badia Festival City
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 14:07
www.babysplashdubai.com. Kati Aquatics used to be another name but changed and can't find the new name
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 22:36
Deira International School is great. DS is in his last year there and so I have been there for a long time. Spoke to a Mum only this morning who said how friendly everyone was and the teachers are sending out emails explaining many things to the parents. She said her daughter is very happy attending each day in FS1. Parking is no problem when dropping off or collecting . Getting in and out of Al Badia is easy, much better than Garhoud area. I know as live there ! Horrible traffic around the RTA.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 08:45
Private lessons are at least 3 times more expensive than group. Remember the teacher has drive there in the traffic and takes a lot of their time. Children progress better when they see others do it
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 08:43
You do realise that you will be in the water with your 2yr old. It's called a MuM and Bub class! Depends on various factors, Where? When ?
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 21:36
My friend does it, but has a business degree. So much work out there, just need your foot in the door
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Latest post on 11 August 2014 - 12:18
Once again comes down to what interest you have when visiting a foreign country. Public transport is terrible in Aust compared with Europe and UK. Go to a website like booking.com to get a hotel with kitchen. Gold Coast is another 1 hr flight north of Sydney. Unless you want to do theme parks then just enjoy the beaches in Sydney. When LO is asleep go to trip advisor and research what you want to see <em>edited by basil on 11/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 16:36
I still can't work out how much they charge? I looked into them once but too expensive
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 08:19
Both Accommodation and schools are difficult to get. 1st make sure husband job is secure. 2nd look at where he is working , as you don't want to be at opposite ends of town. 3rd. I would get accommodation before school. 4th Sometimes it's which school you can get into!
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Latest post on 23 July 2014 - 08:15
Chill Salon Media City 044462991
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Latest post on 21 July 2014 - 19:31
We fly Etihad all the time and use this company ..0503479443. Only 300 Dhs from Garhoud area.
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Latest post on 16 July 2014 - 07:22
Can anyone advise on this? My cleaning lady ( she actually is a maid with another family) from Sri Lanka wants her daughter to come out here as a maid. She said doesn't want to go thru an agency. How can she help here daughter come out?
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Latest post on 02 July 2014 - 07:21
Depends where you live?
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Latest post on 15 June 2014 - 20:42
DS school is IGCSE till grade 11 then changes to IB. All students cope very well as a lot are from various countries therefore is probably better for them. He does IBCC which suits him and has done work experience at Intercontinental Hotel, Hilton Hotel and Ski Dubai. Hence thinks it's great.
 
 
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