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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 14:27
Upstairs on union co op at Safa park does DL. You need. UK DL, passport. photos (not sure how many ) and letter from your sponsor (DH?) to say they do not object u driving oh yeah and eye test
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 14:24
We have been doing it for DS for the past 6 months and they have never asked to see the insurance papers, even though we have it. As u know its not that far past the border so I suppose u just risk not having an accident.
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 08:35
There are 2 in Sharjah.. The Victorian school or the Australian school, which is the Queensland system. Australian schools all have different systems depending which state u live in. Being a Queenslander I still would not send my child to 1 of those schools.Having lived in Singapore and here our schooling is *****!!! Sounds like u change countries a bit, maybe with DH work, so i I would look at an IB school. In the airport area there is the Universal American school at Al Badia (Festival City ). There is also JBS in Jumeirah and another American school just opening in Jumeirah 3 area.
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 20:45
Went to Wild Wadi last year..was great lines really short,food open
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 08:11
The convention centre is now a sports hall.. DS is doing basketball there during the day and they have lots of other sports. All air con of course ...have a look!
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 15:38
Depends on your passport. Heard that Canadians have to have driving lessons even if they have a drivers license. Upstairs at union co op at Safa park very easy. Don't forget your letter either from DH or work to say they allow u to drive...LOL
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 15:34
I have booked for Arboretum at Jumeirah Madinat. There is a 2 for 1 voucher with Entertainer book so a great deal. It is for the Sat brunch!
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 15:31
Stayed 2 nights a few weeks ago with the Entertainer 2 for 1 offer. You can still use that till end of month. It was for our wedding anniversary. They had a beautiful cake waiting for us in the room and fresh fruit. The only downside is the restaurants, we had 2 for 1 with Timeout mag and just as well as not worth the price otherwise.
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Latest post on 25 July 2011 - 14:23
I received an email from him [email protected]
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Latest post on 24 July 2011 - 11:10
Bump
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 22:06
What time of the day are you wanting? Which days? Remember that just because you only have 1 child it doesn't make it cheaper!
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 16:14
We brought our 2 designer dogs out from OZ 2yrs ago and the only airline that we were allowed to use was Malaysian . They both have Maltese in them plus 1 is x with a cavalier the other poodle. They even came via Pakistan and arrived 48hrs later all in good health.
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 18:55
I'm a Gold Coast girl, Burleigh Heads. Lived over 40 yrs in Bris Vegas as it's called now! Right next to the Royal Womens Hospital. Been here for a few yrs and don't think DH will work back in OZ. Not missing home at all , but do miss buying my Bonds undies
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 13:36
Never fly Garuda!!! Look at staying at Hard Rock Hotel as it has the best pool for kids,actually best in Bali. U can actually pay for the day as well. As well they have a kids club and lots of organised activities for children around the pool
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 18:31
Not free, but maybe awhile before some people return to OZ!
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 15:53
It is.My DS is doing it at present. Just like uni at home where u can HEC fee it. Pay it off when you work in OZ and earn over $45000,they start taking it out of your wage. No start up fee just register <em>edited by basil on 15/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 15:16
What nationality are you? http://www.open.edu.au/public/courses-and-units Try this if you are an Aussie as it's free and only need to pay for books. Just need your tax file number
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 22:19
Not sure about at the airport but can buy them at all post offices, usually newsagents also. Vodaphone is best option as pay for $30 get about $300 altogether. Optus has similar deal
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 22:15
We did a river cruise this year on the Danube thru Austria lovely weather just felt I wanted more. Cant pin point it but bit more excitement I suppose
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 22:08
I will post if we go and what time. Unfortunately we live other end of town...Festival City so will be hard to get together
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 21:55
Which end of Dubai are u? Iam taking DS snowboarding this Mon or Tues about 10.30 if interested.
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 21:53
Health insurance, well thats another issue! In OZ you can go to hospitals for free and get various things done, all depends on the urgency . Brother in law just had triple heart bypass at a well known hospital in Brisbane for heart ops for free as no insurance but needed it urgent. Nephew had shoulder re construction also for free, so sometimes u just dont need the insurance. In saying all this we had top cover all our lives there and hardly used it except for when I was pregnant. We could only keep it on hold for 2 yrs so thats gone now. Mind u because of DH salary govt made us have it!
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 11:53
very interesting comparison..Brisbane 40% more expensive than Dubai.. Australia is DEFINITELY a lifestyle choice. Remember that it is a long way from the UK and Europe so if u get homesick it takes over 24hrs to go back. Brits either love it or hate it! I think the weather is a huge factor to adjust to for most.
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 10:34
Apple has a repair place near Burjuman centre..google the exact address
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 09:12
I too have a 15yr DS here and Aussie as well. Mpac sports does Basketball for teenagers is really all I have found.All camps only go to 13yr old plus the ocean is too hot to swim in compared to back home even in Summer. Other than that get an X box and do X box live he then can play against old mates back home!
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 09:07
All the surf shops have them..Billabong,Quiksilver,Ripcurl..all at Dubai Mall
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 10:53
Usually people fasting say its their thing and so don't mind if u drink just not flaunt it in front of them. So go to the gym just watch for who is around when u take a drink
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 10:51
Go to few plastic surgeons and ask their advice! It really depends on age,your body frame..etc. I went to Dr Ghanem from Dubai Cosmetic Surgery ,not sure if he is still there. I thought 1 size he guided me to another. Once again depends on your age how long it takes to recover. I too hated seeing these over the top fake boobs on women, but now I don't feel mine are and I feel fab being able to wear clothes I was never able to. Plus DH loves them!!! Oh yeah cost 20,000
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 10:39
DH got a VPN for ours thru Apple aps but doesn't work here!
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 15:15
They are dry, but then usually the price is right. If u cant go for about 6 hrs without a drink then maybe there is a problem! Emirates is cheap to UK at the moment as I saw lots fares for 2500aed return last night
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 17:40
everyone is here for the money!!! So someone will do it for a fee just keep asking around.
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 17:38
call Oasis centre on 045154051 or there are 2 more out there but more expensive. They are about 250 but others are 350 or 500 per lessons
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 17:35
They were the monthly deals that r emailed to members. U have to register when u buy a book then they email u with different deals at the beginning of the month.
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 17:32
We are doing the Bab Al Shams deal for our wedding anniversary in a few days time, plus kept the vouchers from time out magazine with 2 for 1 dinner deals there as well
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 17:26
It is classified as in Al Badia just in Festival City area. The fees there are at the higher end of the scale
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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 19:34
With my children , must say Disneyland or World..done both, Skiing in USA, Steamboat and Canada ,Big White or as an Grown up... London do all the museums, shows ,Pubs
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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:45
Haven't heard any this DSF and live at Al Badia (Festival City). Don't bother tonight anyway as you wouldn't see them with the amount of dust in the air.
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 18:36
I rang to book and that told me I had to email them the voucher to make the booking so I'm not great with PC so will have to get DH to scan and email it. But still looks a great deal
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 18:31
I remember reading a tread a few weeks ago about someone who got a few in Karama or Bur Dubai all great price. research it on here!
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 18:29
Make sure u book now as next 2 weekends are already booked out, I booked for the end of the month already
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 18:28
NO! just take the voucher
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 18:27
YES! YES! YES! to Anise at Intercon Festival City
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 12:07
Yes , thought to myself that Jumeirah group has these great deals when they know all the expat are out of town! Oh well better for us as we are here the whole Summer so will do them all!
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 12:04
Andiamo at Grand Hyatt is 280 with beer and wine...been a few times and one of our favourites
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 16:45
another one please.. deb4220 AT live dOt com
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 08:29
Le Meridien is really expensive, not really for someone wanting to b e a chef. Jumeirah run hospitality courses , but also typical of them expensive. Can't remember name but told place at Knowledge village has chef school. My DS wants to do this as well so if u find out please post back on here
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 18:49
I once had a t-shirt saying it's wine time somewhere in the World! Love it!
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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 18:48
If u buy a 6 pack of coke at the moment there is a 50% discount voucher on the red plastic wrapping
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 22:21
Just buy the ear candles from the pharmacy, a lot cheaper. Oh yeah they really work,especially if you suffer from too much wax or water stays in your ears.
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 21:21
Gotta go and walk them now so they can chase those cats around the neighbourhood!
 
 
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