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Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 17:06
ahhh okay... sorry to have misunderstood... with the packages it is best to check with the respective hospital as to what is covered and what isn't coz every hospital will have a different policy on their exclusions... most packages will not, for example, cover the following: - any antenatal admission prior to delivery - neo natal ICU - blood transfusions - newborn screening - epidurals - patient helper meals & stay - extended stay more than allocated to that type of delivery Good points by horizonmum2. To put it other way ..they will cover only what is mentioned in their package . They stick to it, quite literally. Expect to be invoiced for everything for the newborn..vaccination, peadiatrician care at the time of delivery, newborn screenings and peadiatrician checkup before you are sent home. You can find out from your hospital..for a normal delivery what things are done for newborn and how much it does add up to..to get an idea how much you need to pay out of your pocket on top of your package. If there are any complications( vacuum or forceps or any NICU stay) that's also separate, as the package is usually for a straight forward normal delivery or straight forward cesarean with a fixed number days of hospital stay. Depending on how expensive services are in your chosen hospital , have a backup cash of at least 10k at the time of delivery.
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Latest post on 26 August 2015 - 01:44
Bed spaces are illegal, when discovered, municipality disconnects power and water to vacate the building (after giving a notice) . However, it's still a common practice in some areas of dubai and people still use it, as it is convenient for a short term stay for a job hunt. They usually go unnoticed unless the building is in a family residential area. Be warned, a bed space setup would be a bit of a shock for most . living conditions can be quite poor. better (more expensive) option would be to share a full apartment with 3 or 4 people max. There is no way of sorting accommodation from overseas because you need to physically go and survey the place (and people) before committing. Better to book a budget hotel room before arrival for the first week or so while doing accommodation search. Newer areas of dubai would have better accomodation options than the older areas. Dubizzle is excellent for all such listings. Would give you an idea of prices and areas.
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Latest post on 25 August 2015 - 21:04
Don't know about emirates but one of our friends have sponsored a house boy in abu dhabi, as he lives alone, so it is possible, but cant help you with the exact requirements.
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Latest post on 25 August 2015 - 01:10
Depending on the budget you land here with, you can rent a bed space in an accommodation or share apartment with one or two persons near one of the metro stations. Use metro for most of commuting , along with bus and occasional taxi ride. Applications are mostly done online, some people do drop cvs also but in any case you might be asked to show up for an interview with no option of a Skype interview. That's how it all went for one of our relative who landed here for job search on a three month visa. Would recommend start applying from outside and land here with some interviews already arranged and make sure you don't come in or near Ramadan!
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Latest post on 25 August 2015 - 00:56
Lady bird nursery umm suqeim use to be tiny home nursery when my son use to go there. They renamed in sept 2014 I think. They have been in dubai from many years now and Helen use to run it then and it was a very good experience. My son enjoyed it and learned a lot. They have a good montessori approach paired with some things from EYFS curriculum. When my son was there we did have issue with the teacher leaving in the middle of term and he was merged with another section but that was for the best. As the new one was lovely and very good. I would highly recommend a montessori curriculum , no matter which nursery you choose.
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Latest post on 23 August 2015 - 01:45
Hi Ladies, I just found out I'm pregnant! And now I'm confused. I just made an appointment with Mediclinic's Dr. Jennifer Kasirsky, would you guys have any feedback about her? She will only see me on sept. 8, and thats too far away (i will be almost 7 weeks that time). I'm currently on 4 weeks now, is that too late to see a doctor? I wanted to keep my options, please recommend other good/sincere ob you know specially in mediclinic/welcare/saudi german and al zahra hospital. Thanks! Dr Jennifer comes quite recommended by my DH's colleague who delivered her two babies with her and was quite pleased both times. 8 weeks is good time for the first antenatal check up. Like you, I also wanted to see a gynae right away and at 5 weeks she was not able to do anything for me except a pregnancy confirmation blood test and sent me home to come back at 6 or 7 week at least. A heart beat confirmed after completion of 7 weeks is a good indication for a viable pregnancy so I would recommend not going too early.
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Latest post on 23 August 2015 - 01:32
How about a library? http://www.theoldlibrary.ae/ -- open 12-4 most days in the summer. Old library is not accepting book donations during August. They might resume in September but they are quite particular about what kind of books they accept.
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Latest post on 23 August 2015 - 01:30
I have about 50 books that I'd like to donate and wondered if anyone knows any charities that take and sell on book donations? Got a good collection :) Rashid peadiatric therapy center, noor special needs school, dubai school of special needs, all accept book donations (and all kind of other household things) which they sell at their charity shops and flea market days to generate money for special needs students. Drop the books at reception.
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Latest post on 22 August 2015 - 02:23
Great advise, comp99! Just bought a tv at sharaf dg! That's great :) enjoy!
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Latest post on 22 August 2015 - 02:22
Thanks! I knew someone here would be able to help! I live near Safa park. Which would be the closest DHA office? I don't think I have ever been to a government health agency. Thanks again. There is a DHA health clinic on Al attar street near safa park, access might be tricky due to road work. Pharmacy inside the clinic should accept the medicine. Call to confirm 04-5021400.
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Latest post on 21 August 2015 - 21:33
DHA pharmacies take them back and dispose off properly. go through this page for information https://www.dha.gov.ae/EN/Media/News/Pages/%E2%80%98Cleanyourmedicinecabinet,%E2%80%99campaignlaunchedbyDubaiHealthAuthority.aspx
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 22:55
What about a gift certificate for a Spa and she can pick facial or any treatment. Personally I love the Talise Spa at Madinat, also heard very good reviews from the Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and the One and Only. Hi silvstet , can you recommend which facial is good at talise at madinat? Any recommendation for therapist? I am thinking to try it out.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 22:50
Sketchers have all black shoes (I saw at modell's sports shop) they were nice and light weight. 200 Dhs a pair.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 00:02
We usually buy electronics from sharaf dg or Carrefour depending on who is offering a better price. There are always offers on TV sets. You can compare prices online on their websites. Www.sharafdg.com Www.carrefouruae.com
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 23:57
Have used DASA movers number of times. Each time they were quick and there was no damage or missing things. They are a bit expensive compared to others but would highly recommend.
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 22:09
Admin staff for most school are already back on duty, why not call them up to get up to date information? the fee for 2015-2016 must have been announced already before school finished in June, as per KHDA instructions. I got an answering machine They'll be back on the 26th!! I guess I'll call them then Thanks comp99 oh that's pretty late. ours is back already.
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 22:06
Admin staff for most school are already back on duty, why not call them up to get up to date information? the fee for 2015-2016 must have been announced already before school finished in June, as per KHDA instructions.
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 22:01
Hi mrssak. for speech therapy i can recommend Hayley at Rashid peadiatric therapy center near MOE. They do have occupational therapist available there but the one i use to see, left on maternity leave and never came back so cannot recommend any one for OT. you can register after the center opens in September but there would be a wait list. Just for info, their outpatient therapy department operates between 2 to 5 pm only . Hope it helps.
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 12:03
Mina Salam (madinat jumeirah) have a turtle rehabilitation program. It's basically for Hawksbill turtles rescued at sea but it might be worth calling them up to see if they can help, as yours is a big one.
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 11:47
No, never heard of any one getting it covered over here. We paid for ours from our own pocket and it was expensive.
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Latest post on 19 August 2015 - 01:45
Do all schools do assessments for fs1? Yes, but not necessarily for an hour.
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Latest post on 18 August 2015 - 15:17
Has anyone attended a worthwhile parenting class here in Dubai? Especially one suitable for teens or those approaching that age. Pre-teen hormones coming out and DD getting rude and now aggressive. Need to find a way of dealing with this properly before it escalates. Or any other tips for dealing with this? I have heard about something similar on radio few months back. Lighthouse Arabia holds parenting talks at their center. Information is on their website http://www.lighthousearabia.com They did few parenting talks before summer vacation (that's when I heard about them on radio). Check out the website may be something going on at the moment also.
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Latest post on 18 August 2015 - 15:10
thank you ladies for your replies! I want to take her for initial check up as she started sluttering couple of months ago. We saw Hayley for stuttering/stammering as well. It went very well and now we see her only on review basis. The center is closed for summer vacation. You can register your name when they open. Unfortunately, there would be a bit of wait list. Best of luck with who ever you choose to see at the end but do find out if they are trained specifically for fluency speech disorders, as we went through a couple of them before finally finding Hayley. Apart from speech therapist, I would also recommend you talk to your child's teacher at school about your concern as well. So that she is mindful of your child's stammer and give her enough time to respond and is patient with her.
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Latest post on 17 August 2015 - 23:11
I would also recommend checking the after school activities before committing some where else. It is much more convenient than the extra drive and odd timings for the same activity outside school.
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Latest post on 17 August 2015 - 22:58
Any new advice about this? Especially the closest place to look near JLT (cluster C)? Nearest for you would be shops in ibn battuta mall (accessible via metro). You can check prices of GPS online at sharafdg.com. Shop is in China court in ibn battuta mall.
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Latest post on 17 August 2015 - 22:51
Dr Julienne is very much in dubai as I saw her few months back. She is now working at blue tree clinic on jumeirah beach road. 04 328 2686
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Latest post on 16 August 2015 - 16:50
If speech issue is related to fluency I can recommend Hayley at rashid pediatric therapy center in al barsha near MOE. Center would be open after sept 1st.
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Latest post on 16 August 2015 - 12:45
Al qasr (madinat jumeirah) also have a kids club and free entry to wild wadi just like all other jumeirah hotels but if you want to stay outside dubai then rixos bab Al bahr is worth checking out with its all inclusive concept and loads of activities for kids and adults alike. We had a great 2 day stay there In May this year.
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Latest post on 16 August 2015 - 01:04
IKEA sells two kinds of underplays and both are quite good.
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Latest post on 15 August 2015 - 02:52
I have lived in kuwait for many years (family is still there) and moved to dubai after marriage. As far as lifestyle is concerned, I agree that they are worlds apart. If you are not working there, getting a license is a problem for housewives , which means you are dependent on your husband or taxies for moving around. Life is slow and you might find it boring as you would be moving from dubai. Traffic is a mess. On a positive note, things like fuel,electricity and water are heavily subsidized, so they are quite cheap. Cars cost the same like in dubai. no security issues. Rents are cheaper. Private healthcare is fine. You can hope to save money there while living comfortably. The only thing really wrong about kuwait are the arrogant and rude locals and their police force.,Traffic law is not same for expats and locals and it really annoyed me when I was there. Can't comment on work culture as I did not experience it first hand but you can expect to find many locals in a bank as banking is their preferred profession apart from government sector. Apart from that, it would take time getting used to, but definitely manageable.
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Latest post on 13 August 2015 - 16:27
@wickedangel_78. Thanks for the tip for a shelf in the freezer section as I do need to keep a tray inside to freeze things at times. Unfortunately not enough space in kitchen for a side by side refrigerator. @amelia and Geordie expat...is your Panasonic fridge's model number NRB651? https://www.carrefouruae.com/webstore/Product.aspx?productid=2300&name=PANASONIC_FRIDGE_NRB651#description That's the only one I can see in Carrefour and everywhere else. If you have something different can you share the model number and from where you bought it? Thanks
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Latest post on 12 August 2015 - 23:27
Thank you ladies for all your recommendations. Is bottom freezer something worth paying extra for, in the long run? i am looking at few 'fridge at top and freezer at bottom' models, just wondering if they are really useful and practical? Any suggestions? Thanks
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Latest post on 10 August 2015 - 22:21
Hi Does anyone know if Dr Liliana Is experienced in high risk pregnancy cases?really need more information on her and more reviews. Has anyone with a high risk pregnancy been to see her or delivered in al zahra. Is it fully equipped to deal with the things city hospital is? Anyone had experience of their nicu? Please share your experiences with Dr Liliana. Thanks Cp For a high risk pregnancy I would recommend a gynae working inside a good hospital, I have some experience with dr Lilliana and it did not turn out good. She does not work on Thursdays , clinic is closed on Friday . They don't allow walk ins and close quite early daily, as compared to other clinics. I saw dr Lilliana at the start of my pregnancy, she ordered a full range of tests on my first appointment at 6 weeks (most of them should have been done at 12 week appointment). When I had some problem at 9 weeks, I called for an emergency appointment only to be informed by the nurse that doctor is on vacation. When I asked what I should do if I need to go a hospital and there is some emergency , nurse asked me to just walk in Al Zahra and tell them symptoms for treatment. It was quite a shock to me to be a random walk in patient in a hospital I have never been to before. So that very day I went to medcare , saw another gynae as walk in and got good treatment. Being a patient of dr Lilliana , You have no link with Al zahra or file there during the antenatal period. At 32 weeks the clinic give a file to you to carry with you to hospital in case of any emergency. You are pretty much a walk in patient at al Zahra with a file in hand. I was not comfortable with that system and I won't recommend it to someone with a high risk pregnancy. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 10 August 2015 - 14:06
Max stores, sell the self adhesive front bra in nude and black much better price than la senza. M&S in the UK have a front bra with side wings With disposable adhesive patches to fix (a bit painful on removing) not sure whether the UAE stores stock them. Nayomi have a multi way bra with detachable clear silicon and colored straps that can be worn about 7 ways which may work. HTH Thanks for info. Is there a Max @ MOE? you can find Max at ibn battuta mall or oasis center.
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Latest post on 10 August 2015 - 13:30
Hi, I have checked prices for same things , with and without Vpn, and I see no difference in price? I checked on Amazon usa site for things like shoes, clothing and accessories. (Not books)
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Latest post on 10 August 2015 - 12:24
Hello does any primary school in dubai have day care option also? I would prefer a Uk curriculum school.. Thanks There is after school care for primary kids in Horizon international school (formerly star international school). Surprisingly, very few people know about that but it's quite excellent. It's on per hours basis and goes uptil 6, I think. It is a uk curriculum school with "good" rating. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 12:39
http://www.activeuae.com/swimming/ They have lessons for children in several areas in dubai. Just choose the location that's closest to you. Active uae offer classes in my community and they are awful. They keep stuffing classes with children. There is no max number!!! We once walked in for our first tennis lesson to find 8 children in a 45 min lesson!!! And similar situation in their swimming at repton. Steer clear!
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Latest post on 03 August 2015 - 22:55
You might be able to open a non-salary savings account at dubai Islamic bank with your passport if your emirates ID is in process. But you will need to update your emirates ID details soon to keep on using it. Call them up to confirm before making a trip.
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Latest post on 03 August 2015 - 22:45
You can buy per Metre at lulu on second floor.
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Latest post on 03 August 2015 - 11:24
Be wary of desert rose if you have small children. It's sap is harmful.
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Latest post on 03 August 2015 - 00:27
Does anybody know of anywhere I can buy 100 SPF sunscreen in Dubai? Aster pharmacy and boots. Aster pharmacy have some promotions going on as well on sunscreens. Spf 100 sunscreen should be available in all other pharmacies as well.
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 13:03
I live nearby and didn't even know about this! I'm so excited I want to go there ASAP. :D Thanks for sharing this great find. Upon looking at its FB page and going to the DUCTAC website I learned that there are also writing workshops (as well as other creative workshops). Amazing! Again, thank you for sharing. You changed my life. LOL! Their August timings is 12 to 4 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 12 to 6 on Saturday. They are closed on Friday.
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 12:31
Thanks for all your replies. What I want to know is if they do enough tests while getting treated as a public patient? My friend has been hospitalized thrice just for emptying her cervix after miscarriage. Each time they discharge her without ultrasound and make excuses why it is not required when she demands to have it done to make sure everything is clear? also, is a private insurance in australia..comparable to a private insurance here in Dubai? Do you get easy and quick access to a specialist? And tests? And do you get a say in your treatment plan? Over here if I am prescribed a treatment and I am not 100% sure of it , I can seek a second opinion. Is something like that possible in a public healthcare system there ? Thanks once again. Sorry for so many questions..but we have not experienced a public healthcare system before.
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 11:39
Does anybody know where to buy cheap wood slices you put on tables from? Have you checked Ace?
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 11:36
Do they take book donations? I have some books in mint condition that I would love to donate! So excited to visit this place, I've lived here for 25 years and didnt know about it! :D They do take book donations but not during summer months( I saw a notice about it when I last visited), and they have specified which kind of books they accept and in which condition. You can call them up for details , they are quite helpful.
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 11:29
We have used DASA movers thrice (first time paid for..by our company) ..each time move was very easy and no damage of any kind. They are quite fast..last time they started around 9 in morning I think and by 7 pm we were in our new place with bed ready to sleep in and living room furniture all in place. Highly recommended.
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Latest post on 31 July 2015 - 14:25
I had train tracks, top and bottom at Dr Michaels a few years a go - it was about 16,000 for the full treatment. You pay in instalments every time you go. The orthodontist was at the Al Wasl branch - Dr David. I have permanent retainers cemented behind my teeth. When I went for a recent check up at another dentists he said the work was excellent and he's seen some really terrible orthodontic work here. Up shot - you get what you pay for. Actually some part of what you pay also goes to the rent and upkeep of that fancy villa clinic on a prime location on Al wasl. By the way dr Madhu comes quite recommended on expat woman.
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Latest post on 30 July 2015 - 21:24
Hi can,anyone help.with approx cost of braces? Both my girls need them, I'm trying to prepare myself for the shock! Or can anyone recommend anywhere where it may be cheaper! Why not get a quote from dr Madhu also at mankhool Dental center. Rates are quite reasonable for everything. My DH is seeing him for a dental implant and quite happy with the price and service.
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Latest post on 30 July 2015 - 13:04
Take away or dine in?
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Latest post on 29 July 2015 - 15:00
sigghhh... i've called up so many places... cheapest quote I've got so far to replace the LCD is 599dhs at a Minutes showroom... all the other places like cellmetro etc. are charging closer to 1000dhs! :-( somebody pls find me a cheaper deal in satwa/deira My colleague has a Samsung Note and she paid 600 in Satwa, She got a discount from 750 That is the going rate as LCD screens arent cheap to replace. sighhhh now i'm in a dilemma as to whether to just fix it at that price or buy myself a new phone :-( :-( :-( Would like to add that these replacement satwa screens are not as strong as the original ones. Original ones survive many falls...replacement ones.. One fall and it's gone. So make your decision accordingly.
 
 
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