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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 10:38
Be careful - you might want to check with them that they are accepting the vouchers because is is no longer part of the Jumeirah group so the vouchers might be null and void and that would be a very expensive and embarrassing treat! they are now part of Meydan.... worth a call and if they say yes they take them I would ask for e main confirmation so you have it in writing....
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 10:36
According to the jobs section on here DIA are looking for teachers now - perhaps they could both get jobs quickly here and stay.....although I agree with Tallyho - they need a 2nd opinion in a specialist unit and Dubai does not have this..... <em>edited by Clairehdp on 06/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:58
SueB - I sent 7 days an e mail and picture but now you mention it - I've not heard back from them so I will get onto them today....thanks!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:57
Other than when I first posted, I have not read all the posts I just posted the photo and copy/pasted the Dubizzle description on facebook just in case someone sees her. Claire- is that ok that I posted it on facebook with your contact number? If not I will edit/delete it I hope you find her, I can tell how loved she is Yes it's fine - many thanks - quite a few of my friends here have done the same so fingers crossed the net goes wide and she's returned.... xx
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:56
any news claire? No :(
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:55
Claire, does the Golf Club have a picture of her anywhere...do the grounds crew know what she looks like? golfers...is there anywhere near the kitchen she could be hiding....is the kitchen staff feeding cats at all? if she was seen, others have seen her. Have you done 7 days??? Hi SueB - yes - went to the golf club last week and handed out leaflets. Spoke to the manager and he took some for the ground staff. We have been all around and my DH spoke to the guys in the kitchen in case they've been feeding her but they've not seen here - left more leaflets there last night and loitered in the car park for quite a while later when it was quiet. Thing is - I've found 2 cats who look very much like her in the week she's gone so there are others like her but.....if someone calls me I am in that car like a mad woman to see if it's my Millie.....so far it's not been her but I'm not ready to give up on her..... Every time I go to the golf club I give the guys in the buggies a leaflet so they are keeping their eyes peeled for me.......
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:09
Thank u could I get it from geant too??? Not so sure but if you are going to Ibn Battuta there's an Areej shop by Starbucks - close to the Nail Spa.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:06
BMAP - sounds to me like your husband is in information overload. I can't imagine how we would be able to work everything with 1 car. You can lease a car cheaply here which might be an option. If you get into Greenfields then your best bet would be to live Green Community, Green Community motor city, Arabian Ranches or Victory Height. All of those are easy commute to Internet city - around 20-30 mins depending on time/traffic. It's what we do and its absolutely fine........ I'm like you - I love my journeys to school - it's a good time to chat with the kids about school. work, activities etc. My little boy reads his reading book on the way in every morning so we all get a nice story. You say someone has mentioned something not so great about Greenfields school - if you speak to enough people you'll get negatives about virtually every school - so come over - take a look at the schools and go for it! I agree with CP - you may well be able to get places for April far easier than in September - I think I said this to you before. I know some people who are leaving in April and I have heard of a couple more who have just lost their jobs so may have to leave too - there must be many more and this is when you may well find you get into a great school because you are coming into Dubai and are not already in a school here. Deep breath - I feel sorry for your DH. Get the package confirmed and you'll know whether it's a good thing for you guys to come over or not. Good luck!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 09:00
One of my most recent jobs has been a nightmare because the wife (no kids) does not drive! She wants to live by a bus stop or the metro, in a quiet villa within walking distance of the shops/gym, short commute for DH and the villa to be furnished to their taste! Errr yes, I am about to send them my invoice......impossible wants and no compromises, even I have had to say enough is enough! BMAP - Glad to have helped someone today! Oooooh nightmare client!
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 08:53
There's no way that you will be able to do this in a week as they now all have to be sent over to Dusseldorf. Use the search button as some people's passports have been delayed because of a problem with the photographs - they are very strict on the photos now. If you search on here there has been alot of recent info on this new procedure. It sounds like you should renew yours to have the maximum number of pages - you pay extra I think but it's worth it as it saves having to renew so often.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 08:50
How do they think they can stay here with no jobs anyway. I would be out of here as soon as possible - save on the costs here - get the children into a government funded school so they can save their money to pay for whatever care their child needs. Staying in Dubai and fundraising for others to pay seems a very very odd way of dealing with their situation when the best care ever is not here in Dubai. I would leave with my family in a heartbeat if this happended to us.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 07:00
My little girl saw Dr Marc Sinclair at Medcare - he is lovely. She had an injury that puzzled everyone and one of the things he thought it might be and tested for was Perthes - he explained it to me - I have never heard of it before - it wasn't that and she was treated well and recovered well but hers was not a big problem - I think if I was in the same shoes as these friends I would absolutely take this development as the time to leave Dubai and go to the US. You say the husband is American so surely he knows that the best chance for his little one is to get her treatment in one of the many specialist units in the US. those of us with kids would surely do the same..... Edited to add that she did not have to have an mri - just an xray and she had an ultra sound too to help diagnose why she was limping so badly. <em>edited by Clairehdp on 06/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 06:57
If you have a picture of what you want they will make it for you in the gold and diamond park.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 06:54
Talk to Nikki at Frosted cakes - she was going to do cupcake decorating classes - think that was to include kids parties. I know they are done but not sure if it's her or not. Pizza express at park and shop do do pizza making parties - they are really well organised and the kids love them.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 06:54
I've seen a selection in the Areej shops
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 06:50
Yes - don't tell everyone about smiling BKK - love it there. If I were you I would edit out the bit about the menu - you have to remember it's an open forum......
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 18:48
I have had a note from Dubizzle to say that someone thought they saw her in the car park at the Golf Club last night. Have been there and can't find her there and we were there for breakfast and didn't see her - if anyone lives nearby and sees her - please please contact me.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 21:54
The Childrens Garden in the Green Community and Jumeirah is bi-lingual - French and English or German and English and they also learn arabic..... It's a wonderful, wonderful nursery school.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 21:44
If I was out and my kids were in the house and a taxi arrived - waited for a call and then went inside the house I must certainly would want to know.......if I didn't know you it would make no difference - you would probably become my best mate! I would most definitely say something......
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 12:20
We use Amazon
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 11:30
No the mono rail just goes up to Atlantis and back to the car park at the end of the trunk of the Palm. Not sure how many times it stops - can't remember but she could get the monorail and then a taxi but to be perfectly honest it would probably be cheaper to do a taxi all the way. Check with the hotel though I would think there are mall shuttle buses that she could hop on from the hotel.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 11:24
It's only 11 am and I've already caught up on my e mails. Been out on the hunt for our lost cat. Taken a call of a possible sighting of the cat so dashed out but unfortunately not her. Have replaced the inlet hose on the washing machine as it was leaking everywhere. Have done home made waffles for breakfast, been on here and now we have no water in the villa so have donned my Dewa uniform, called my husband (who is in Europe) for technical support and have found the cause of the problem and sorted that out. Now off to the pool with the kids and then off to the Dubai Pet Show. No wonder I feel tired!!!!!
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 11:20
I am sure the fact she has not been seen means somebody is looking after her and wants to keep her for themselves. Lets hope they get to hear how much she is missed and do the right thing and get in touch.... Yep - that's my feeling too
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 11:19
thanks...Do you know if both are included in one ticket price? the "ground" area as well as the concert/main stage area? edited by DxbMe on 04/02/2011 Yes - you pay for the ticket and you are free to wander around all the areas - except the VIP and corporate areas
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 11:18
We never see those letters....... if I were you I would get the cheque cancelled and re-sent to your PO Box.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 11:00
There are different performance areas - and food tents - it does have a small festival feel to it but the big names perform at the main stage. can't really remember about shopping as that never interests me but I think there were a few stalls selling stuff..... it's a good night out.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 10:57
Yes Claire, I had another look and I was mistakenly thinking that the individual dishes were fusion. Tried to book last night but they were already full so will try them next week. Certo's was lovely though. Service a touch fast but otherwise very nice and the food was very good. Looking forward to Teatro's next week. good to hear that Certos was good.....enjoy Teatro!
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 10:56
Friend of mine had a surf party for her 11 year old daughter and it was a huge success. I knew you would know somebody...... thanx Claire.. Still no sign of Millie??:( No - still not back....had a call early this morning so the kids and i were out in the street (they were still in their pyjamas) but it was a different cat - similar but not her.......at least it shows that my leaflets are working and people are keeping their eyes peeled.....really sad :(
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 10:35
Where to buy a 70's shirt today??? Bit late but got a party tonight and the invite says 70's theme! Hire from Mr Bens Wardrobe - they have tons of 70s stuff.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 10:34
Friend of mine had a surf party for her 11 year old daughter and it was a huge success.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 10:16
I only stop to let them cross if there is no other car in the other lane - too often I've seen people crossing only to be almost mowed down by the car in the outside lane who has no intention of crossing. so here - really the pedestrians do not have the right of way - make a judgement - if it's safe to stop and let them cross do so - if not.... carry on
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 10:03
Why not try the Hilton Resort and Spa instead. book a suite and the kids can sleep in the lounge area - that works really well.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 09:47
Clear out your maids room - get the stuff you are storing in there put away somewhere else and instal her in the room that she is supposed to be in - that way - you can have guests and she doesn't have to re-locate every time. If it was me I'd be a bit miffed if I had to move out of my own room to make space for visitors. Just have a big clear out, put some pictures/photos up on the walls and make it nice for her - but give her back the maids room.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 07:54
The address in the Marina has a pizza oven on their brunches
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 07:53
I was at al ghandi electronics yesterday and they are the distributors here for kitchen aid products they had a really big selection of items. Worth calling as they have showroom prices so might be cheaper to buy direct from them. They also have really good spare parts dept and they were very pleasant to deal with. http://www.alghandielectronics.com/ProductListing.asp?SubCategoryID=127&BrandID=22&CategoryID=69&DivisionID=62
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 07:25
Here's a photo of Millie for those who were asking http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/lostfound/lost/pets/2011/1/30/missing-cat-from-la-coleccion-arabian-ranc-2/?back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9sb3N0Zm91bmQv&ps=2&back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9sb3N0Zm91bmQvZm91bmQv&ps=2 Ooh Claire....she is a gorgeous kitty! I had one like that whilst growing up. They are super affectionate and loving cats. Im thinking somebody else probably doesnt want to give her back? ps. My cat was also stolen when he was 12 years old. I feel your pain. edited by Appletiser on 04/02/2011 Not nice is it.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 07:24
Here's a photo of Millie for those who were asking http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/lostfound/lost/pets/2011/1/30/missing-cat-from-la-coleccion-arabian-ranc-2/?back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9sb3N0Zm91bmQv&ps=2&back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9sb3N0Zm91bmQvZm91bmQv&ps=2 Ooh Claire....she is a gorgeous kitty! I had one like that whilst growing up. They are super affectionate and loving cats. Im thinking somebody else probably doesnt want to give her back? Yeah that's what I'm thinking now......they are sometimes called teddy bear cats as they are sooo affectionate. She purrs as soon as you stroke her and was happy to curl up with you and purr her head off. I just hope if someone has her that they feel guilty and do phone me as she had my number on her collar and if her collar has come off I hope they take her to a vet for them to scan so the vet can reunite us.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 07:10
Oh dear Expatw!
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 06:59
I think that's the problem spongem -she's so beautiful that maybe someone has kept her for their own. She's 13 and I really want her to come back and end her days with me. It's very odd without her.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 06:33
There's a lovely new nursery just opened in jumeirah 3 close to my gym. It's Montessori and British and is run by a lady who ran an excellent nursery for many years in the Uk. She's very very experienced and if I had a child of nursery age I would be signing them up there for sure. http://www.princessnursery.com/index.html
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 06:13
I'm pretty sure I don't actually have a husband anymore. Theres this funny smelly lodger who appears occasionally demanding food and clean clothes, but thats about it. Lol?, very funny!
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 06:12
Should I be embarrassed to admit I don't object when he has to travel because it means he gets to go through duty free? Lol there always has to be a benefit!!!
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 22:52
Here's a photo of Millie for those who were asking http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/lostfound/lost/pets/2011/1/30/missing-cat-from-la-coleccion-arabian-ranc-2/?back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9sb3N0Zm91bmQv&ps=2&back=Y2xhc3NpZmllZC9sb3N0Zm91bmQvZm91bmQv&ps=2
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 22:51
all fingers & toes crossed for you xxx Thanks bm x
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 22:42
Yep - mine is the same. Probably on the same flight back as your dh!
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 22:14
Sky view bar afternoon tea is imo the best one. Go for the later booking - around 4 and you will be up there for sunset - stunning and a great afternoon tea in amazing surroundings...... Thanks Claire - is that the Sky Tea then? It says 1 - 5pm on the website. If I booked for 4pm would we have to get out for 5pm? Sorry I guess I could ring them but soooo much easier talking to you guys x What is the dress code? x Yes pretty sure it's called sky tea - when you book check that you are definitely in the sky view bar. We usually go at 4 pm and are still there around 6 pm for sunset. Definitely fast as you will be stuffed with the tea! as far as dress code is concerned you can dress up - nice dress, pretty shoes. It's a really lovely experience and one that our guests adore.
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 21:17
They notify you I won a cruise and they emailed me :) Did you Pepps - how exciting - where are you going or have you been?
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 20:56
Sky view bar afternoon tea is imo the best one. Go for the later booking - around 4 and you will be up there for sunset - stunning and a great afternoon tea in amazing surroundings......
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 20:25
Ace hardware sells paint and varnish. One on sheik Zayed Road - although it's moved from next to toyota and I'm not sure where the new store is but there is also a really big one in Festival city.
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Latest post on 03 February 2011 - 20:23
Hi, I would like to put some photos on the fridge. Does anyone know where I can buy small fridge magnets? Not the colourful souvenir ones.. ;) Ikea had some fridge magnets the other week that were photo frames!
 
 
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