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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 16:52
It can range from 2500 to 11,000 (for a 6 bedroom) average around 4500-5000 per month. The bill is always less in the winter. Usually if the bill goes up there's a leakage somewhere or people visiting dubai.
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 16:49
Thanks mags I'll check ace.. c4 also didn't have them
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 14:28
I usually just Google the specific problem and I find a bunch of articles. I'm on baby centres mailing list. Sometimes they send interesting article links. I like jo frost too. And Dr spock
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 14:24
Try calling and asking rivoli if they can repair that brand
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 10:12
Everyone. Is telling me to apply early.. Like two years early!! I hear a lot of kids from jumeirah primary school end up going on to jumeirah college.
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 10:06
Gems metropole school is in motor city. Also there's another one they are building across from safa community school a little bit further down the road.
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 09:53
I pay exactly 440 Dhs / month for phone, net, tv. It seems like the package I have isn't there anymore, I don't have any of those premium channels either.
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 22:20
Where do u buy citronella oil from? I have a really bad mosquito problem in the house
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 11:10
Google images of the "oball" this toy keeps my baby quiet and busy for a long time. I found them in the babyshop. It depends how old your little one is thou. Mines 6 months and still interested in it. They also have a nice selection of light and sound toys in hamleys and babies r us. Also early learning centre and mumzworld have a smaller selection of interesting toys.
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 09:51
Thanks so much for your replies. I'll start with the sweet potatoes very soon
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 00:50
There is a Wilton shop in mercato, it has a huge selection of colours. It's near to the spinneys checkout counters.
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 15:53
I don't know, but I contacted them about 6 months ago and I got a crazy high estimate for some remodelling.
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 15:52
I'd say an outside room is more comfortable. And get a walkie talkie or a buzzy bell so you can call her when u need her to come. If u are going out late you could also have her bring a mattress into the house for that night.
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 10:13
Destination maternity, h&m, babyshop. You might not find shorts now that it's winter
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 10:09
Try mothercare, they also sell stokke products. If it's not there I guess the best thing to do is order it on the net.
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 16:34
As far as I know, if u have it verified by a solicitor and attested in the foreign office in milton Keynes... (but not the uae embassy in London) then u can take it to the British embassy here, they stamp to verify the stamps from their foreign office, then u take it to the uae ministry of foreign affrs for the last step. Helpline is cheaper than index, just take someone with you as parking is a nightmare
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 13:14
Nstyle in mirdiff city centre
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Latest post on 02 February 2015 - 13:12
Why don't you try assist . ae
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 16:36
I don't recommend ever going to a 'cheap' dentist. Most likely you are going to have to fix whatever they did and in the long run you will pay more.
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 16:30
I saw A quran School In between Al khail Rd and sheikh Zayed Rd at the safa park exit. I can't remember what it was called though. It's very near the bowling alley
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 16:27
I've heard positive things about Vienna vets but I haven't been there before also
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 16:26
The veterinary hospital in Alquoz Or city vet
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 16:21
Angsana
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Latest post on 01 February 2015 - 16:20
Hamleys Or adventure hq
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 12:32
If it was sent by registered post, keep calling the post office with your number. Or check the status on the net then when it says it's here go to the karama post office to pick it up. If it's not sent by registered post, it might be harder to locate, but you could still keep visiting the post office to see if it arrived.
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 11:44
Wrong location to pull out a potty, she could have pulled it out somewhere more discreet not right in front of all the shops where everyone can see.
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 11:44
Wrong location to pull out a potty, she could have pulled it out somewhere more discreet not right in front of all the shops where everyone can see.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 16:08
I have a friend who special ordered a Pomeranian puppy from petzone. She saw pics and descriptions of their temperaments, of all the puppies they had available from different breeders. She seems really happy with her puppy, and no health issues.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 11:28
Drop off at any mall would probably be good.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 11:26
The blu showerhead is pretty good.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 10:30
If you get a bulldog or a pug, potty training might be more difficult since these dogs can't handle the heat (and they are also a little stubborn). So you might have to train them to use a sand box in the house like a cat. They will eventually get the hang of it, it just may take a little longer to train them. German sheps on the other hand will learn commands faster, and potty training them is easier since they can handle being outdoors for longer periods of time. However these dogs often get seasonal heat rashes and treating their skin takes a lot of time and expense. Whatever breed of dog you choose to get they are all a lot of work and responsibility. The more work and training you put in at the start all shows later on when you have a well behaved dog. And all dogs get bored, and boredom leads to destruction, like digging holes, eating the sofa, eating your shoes, and sometimes smaller dogs can be more destructive, so it's not just about size.
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 10:16
The chances of actually seeing creepy crawlies in the desert is quite low. Just make sure you take a Jacket cuz it does get really cold.
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Latest post on 24 January 2015 - 13:47
I'm confused. If a child turns 3 in august, can he start fs1 in September? Or does he wait till the next year?
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Latest post on 22 January 2015 - 12:02
As a last resort you could try a gastric balloon.
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Latest post on 17 January 2015 - 14:42
Try crèche out. It's In the pyramids in wafi. You can leave your little ones there for up to 3 hours at a time. It's perfect if you want to go to the gym or a restaurant or do some shopping. They look after babies too which is perfect. There is also a gym in motor city (sorry can't remember the name, it's In the same building as carrfour) that looks after the kids while you work out, I'm just not sure if If they also look after babies.
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Latest post on 17 January 2015 - 01:14
I wish him good luck, job hunting is hard especially when you don't have a lot of experience. Try the offices in studio city too. A friend of mine posted a little ad in the classified section of the newspaper "job wanted" and surprisingly she got called back and found a job.
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Latest post on 17 January 2015 - 01:06
Once they divorce, her residency doesn't automatically get cancelled, the ex husband has to go physically cancel it himself. So if he is willing, he could keep her residency till it expires, however he wont be able to renew it again. (He can only renew the children's residencies). As for the civil marriage in the uk, they would need to formally divorce in court otherwise that would still be valid. Either in the dubai court or in the uk. The country they divorce in may effect the outcome on things like how they distribute the couples assets.
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Latest post on 17 January 2015 - 00:27
When I was that age I did ballet and swimming. That's all I can remember really and all that come to mind when I think of fun classes for that age. I'm sure things have changed cuz now all kids talk about is trampolining.
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Latest post on 17 January 2015 - 00:15
They are expensive, Round 50,000+ for a little one
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Latest post on 16 January 2015 - 20:37
Thanks for sharing your feedback. I had a very different experience at city hospital, with a different dr. I felt that all the appointments were rushed, I spent more time in the waiting room than with the dr. Literally 5-10 minutes each appointment. I had to specifically ask if I should be taking a prenatal vitamin and which one. And I was referred to fetal medical centre to do my scans with a specialist rather than doing them at the hospital. I was hoping to do everything all in the same place, I was even thinking it might be because the hospital doesn't have a proper ultrasound machine.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 23:06
It might have something to do with the season. Last few days I've heard quite a few cat fights while I was sitting in the garden. Maybe it's mating season or angry cat season...
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 23:00
Finallyyyy
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 22:58
A few wads of TP probably wouldn't clog up the pipes but I wouldn't make a habit of it, years of TP flushing is bound to cause a problem at some point. Saheel are individual homes so you wouldn't have the same problem as in an apartment.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 22:52
I second carrefour
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 22:51
ENBD or mashreq bank. However if it's just for salary transfer I would find out what bank my employer is banking with and open an account in the same bank that the salary is going to come out from. Inter bank transfers usually are processed faster.
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Latest post on 15 January 2015 - 22:30
All I know is its a required vaccine, so at some point they will have to take it. I took it when I was 18 and I didn't have any side effects. The vaccine wasn't required in the early 80's in the states so I never took it when I was a child. The effects of meningitis on children are really scary and it takes a long time to recover so I'd definitely vaccinate for this one.
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Latest post on 13 January 2015 - 15:53
Sun and sand came to repair mine, I purchased it from dubizzle and some bits and pieces came loose while it was being transported. I guess as long as it's a brand they carry they would be able to fix it.
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Latest post on 11 January 2015 - 09:43
Dr Marc Sinclair is the best. He's at the children's medical centre in Jumeirah and burjeel hospital.
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 16:58
There are a bunch of agencies that provide home nursing, sublime, emirates home nursing, angels of medical care... Just to name a few. Most insurances really only would cover a hospital stay rather than a home nurse. I can't think of one that would cover home medical care. Best thing would probably be to hire a trusted housemaid and wait till you really know her before trusting her with the child on sick days. I had a temp home nurse when is was recovering from a csection gone wrong, I was at home but could hardly move and I had a clash of ideas with the nurse about child care and sleep positions (I wanted the baby on its back and she wanted it on its side with support) and various other small things. At least a housemaid would follow your instructions rather than assume they know best.
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Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 16:06
I went to buy the DVDs from Virgin but they were all sold out, just a few left for older babies. So I watched them on YouTube, it was fun for the first five mins, then it got a bit boring (for me) some parts of baby Bach really upset my baby and some parts seemed enjoyable. I think it was just the bright colours, not really the content. I probably wouldn't invest in buying the whole collection, you tube is definitely the way to go. It's probably best if used as background noise. I found a bunch of soft fluffy books in mothercare and this tiny bookshop in motor city. Babies seem to really enjoy the books that crinkle and have little mirrors. Although the book gets waved around like a flag more often than it looks like its being read.
 
 
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