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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 15:04
I have a number of Ikea blackout blinds for sale plus various size curtains. Like you we have moved so often and bought window coverings for so many window sizes, we are now having a clear out! If you email we sizes, I could see if I have what you need in my copious stock!! Email address mitchells in dubai ( no spaces) at hotmail dot com
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 09:05
Ok many thanks Mrs P x
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 08:44
Where's Fida? Sorry, I am totally ignorant!
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 07:39
Tried Lamcy - wont have any in for a few weeks which will be too late for us. So it looks like I need to head to Satwa - which fills me with dread as my knowledge is limited to where the tailors and material shops are!! Can someone please point me in the right direction of where I should go to find the shops which sells this majlis seating? Also I normally park in the big car park opposite Coventry Tailors - would this be ok or should I park somewhere else?
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 15:59
Not sure that we asked them about that. They did help us with what questions we needed to ask, what to look for at the boarding schools, to help us find the one which suited us. Payment we discussed with the school we chose. I don't know whether SAC could have given help there or not - they seemed to have answers for most things!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 13:51
One visited last night - Umm Suqeim - very polite and courteous - explained who he was, wore a uniform, asked a few questions, and that was that. Couldn't fault him!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 13:49
Yes. We went to their Dubai exhibition (is that the right word?) where they had a collection of representatives from boarding schools available to talk with prospective parents and children. From that we drew up a short list of schools to visit in the UK, but SAC also contacted us before we went, and did further research for us, contacting another school which they thought would be suit our needs, and indeed ended up being the one our DD now attends. Found them very helpful and not at all pushy.
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 09:09
Ask for Phyto from the pharmacy - you will see hair growth with a couple of weeks! Take 2 a day. Think the bottle of tablets lasts a couple of months and cost around 80dhs.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 18:30
When I requested an extended holiday for my DS, I had to put this request in writing to the headmistress. The written response said it was OK but to be aware that KHDA only allowed children to be absent from school in any school year for a maximum of 15 days, and if he were to take more time off than that, through holiday or sickness, then he would have to repeat the year.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 12:22
Thanks for your help, ladies. Found some at Susan Walpole in the pink mall towards the end of Beach Road, and, even better, they were reduced by 75% - bargain. Now I just have to motivate myself to write them and get the annual Chrissy letter enclosed, sothey can be transported to the UK and save on phenomenal postage charges. Sigh!
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Latest post on 13 September 2012 - 18:19
I know, I know, ridiculously early, but has anyone seen any Christmas cards, by any chance? Ideally charity ones depicting Dubai in some way - sorry, not asking much!! Thanks so much x
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Latest post on 08 September 2012 - 15:02
Which class is your Yr5 girl in? My son is pretty laid back about returning and is looking forward to it - so that's saying something! We should get together for a natter once you're child-free x
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Latest post on 08 September 2012 - 10:07
Not having an FS1 child (sorry, mine is in Yr5 now - scary!) I presume you stick with the original pack arrangements sent out at the beginning is summer. The drop off arrangements will be relevant for whenever your child starts this next week! I know it's very confusing with all these emails, and will there or won't there be a contingency plan (thank goodness that wasn't necessary!), but just go back to plan A of when your FS1 child was due to start, and take him/her in to the classroom. Seem to think you have three children to organise, so sure your head must be in a whirl being a newbie to Dubai as well! Reckon it will be total pandemonium there tomorrow x
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Latest post on 03 September 2012 - 09:59
Bump
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 21:15
Ps. We got it from Go Sport. It's a Reebok Crosstrainer C5.1e.
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Latest post on 02 September 2012 - 21:05
We have one we are wanting to sell - bought for 2950dhs and would sell for 1500dhs - used only about 5 times! You're welcome to come and have a look / try if you like - we are in Umm Suqeim.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 15:35
I take my 13 year old to Pastels on Al Wasl Road - she has been going there for a few years now - and I do go there myself!
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:58
Will email you now! Thanks x
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 15:28
My daughter has a number of Littlest Pet Shop pieces that she is wanting to sell. I will ask her to hunt out the bag (all stored in the spare room at present, with a pile of other toys the kids have sorted, ready for a car boot sale!). We are in Jumeirah 3 if that's any good to you. If you leave me your email address, I will email you with the bits she has and prices - all hardly been used so very good condition. X
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 12:56
Just got back from dr - Welcare Hospital has their supply of amitriptyline again under name of Tryptizol. Hope that helps. x
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 08:30
Two months ago my dr told me there was a problem with getting supplies into Dubai. I managed to get some at a pharmacy - their last few sadly - having gone to a number of other pharmacies before that, so really think the supplies in Dubai must be out by now. Is there a good alternative to amitriptyline that we can take? I am seeing my dr this morning - I will report back if I find out anything!
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Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 08:30
Two months ago my dr told me there was a problem with getting supplies into Dubai. I managed to get some at a pharmacy - their last few sadly - having gone to a number of other pharmacies before that, so really think the supplies in Dubai must be out by now. Is there a good alternative to amitriptyline that we can take? I am seeing my dr this morning - I will report back if I find out anything!
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Latest post on 04 June 2012 - 13:10
We use the UM service for our daughter, back and forth to the UK for every school holiday. They get her to and from the plane safely, and seat her next to a woman every time (even splitting up a family!), but while she is actually on the plane, she is totally ignored. My daughter is not the type to speak up if there is a problem, so I send her with a packed lunch for every trip, as she doesn't like aeroplane food, and just hope that she is provided with enough water. One example - one time her headset did not have any sound, and because she would not say anything, she sat there for 7 hours listening to her own music and reading her book - none of the air hostesses came to check she was OK (as always). Therefore I would say the UM service is adequate, and they ensure your child is safely got to and from the plane, but I certainly wouldn't / couldn't rave about it.
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Latest post on 13 May 2012 - 15:35
I see Dr Kasid Nouri at Welcare Hospital - you do not need a referral from your GP, I have recently checked with him for a fellow sufferer who wanted to see him - just make an appointment (I do it online, all very easy and generally get one within a few days). My insurance covers the cost, but worth checking your particular insurance on their website.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 16:57
Al Safa vets on Al Wasl Road. They order in the size you need, but they often seem to get them delivered in that same day.
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 17:20
We went to the Florida one the last two weeks of August last year, when there were deals on and apparently it was quieter so the qeueing was less (would hate to see it normally!) as all the local schools are back by then. Our kids were 8 and 12. We all found it OK as quite a bit is inside, and we found we started the day early to do the really popular rides before it got too busy, so we had often had enough mid afternoon. Would go back to our Disney hotel for a break before heading out for dinner and fireworks, or whatever the evening plans were. The best tip we read beforehand was to take small water bottles for each of us which we then kept filling up at the water fountains as we went round, and that not only saved us a fortune but kept us hydrated with lovely ice cold water.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 20:29
Claires in Mercato! Have a feeling there were a few choices too!
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 11:37
My children have had riding lessons at Mushrif Equestrian and Polo Club, and we have always found them to be very professional and accommodating. Telephone number 04 257 1256 or 050 103 0243 (luckily had their last year's price list and details still stuck on the fridge!). It is a bit of a trek if you don't live out that way - we live in Um Suqeim - but we have felt it worthwhile. We always went early in the morning so the traffic was light and it took us about half an hour.
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 21:52
Bump x
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 15:51
Which kindles are available in Dubai? Where can they be bought? Does anyone know of any offers on at the moment? Would really appreciate any advice / pointers concerning buying a kindle in Dubai, as really have no idea what I am talking about!! I would be forever in your debt x
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 22:05
Fantastic - many thanks. Will be able to carry on with sewing on the kids' name labels on their uniform after a quick trip out tomorrow. Yippee!
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 21:28
I asked in Virgin today and was told another month, with a big question mark added on the end of the salesman's reply - very Dubai!! He then added it would be after Europe - so who knows, in other words. Sorry couldn't be more helpful.
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 13:04
Thanks for those replies ladies. Has anyone got a suit in the sales on now?
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Latest post on 16 February 2011 - 10:56
Could anyone suggest the best place for my OH to look for a good quality suit in the sales - difficult enought to convince him to go shopping let alone risking the aimless wandering around and getting nothing, so hoping I can benefit from someone else's legwork! :)
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 19:28
Fantastic - Thanks again. <em>edited by Bizarre on 28/01/2011</em>
 
 
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