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Latest post on 24 June 2015 - 12:35
thank you
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Latest post on 24 June 2015 - 10:53
morning ladies, i have just been offered a job in DIFC. can anyone share some information on what it is like working there please? public holidays, parking, DIFC rules & regulations, etc. thanks so much
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:24
she was asking if our company is hiring at the moment, and, if so, for which positions. so i asked why she would move from teaching into corporate and that's when she divulged the information. i was surprised and asked if the school knew and she said yes.
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:14
that's the thing AnonDubai, she's single and on the school's sponsorship. wasnt there something about KHDA implementing a rule that all schools have 3 ( or whatever?) years to ensure that all teachers are properly qualified? or am i dreaming?
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 11:14
This is actually very common, though unfortunate. Is it a primary school or secondary? primary
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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 10:26
thanks sarahlou123, i will phone them now. pollydxb1, i was insured by another company at the time of the accident so my current insurers do not want to pay for it. and rightfully so, i suppose. thanks ladies, much appreciated.
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 14:05
ok, thanks. sorry, must have misread a post! thanks so much for the information.
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 13:52
i'm also getting reviews/quotes for having this procedure done. dr mani quoted me dhs.35,000. dr viel quoted less. dr khan is very popular so he is next on my list. sarahlou123, do you mind me asking a question? you are very happy with the results but in one thread you said in hindsight you wish you had gone a little bigger. may i ask what CC implants you got? thanks
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 10:48
what a horrific thing to do to you derien! and simpleasbc ... i have no words. i sympathise with you ladies & really hope things get better / are resolved. i have a dream of a MIL and when i hear stories like these, i thank my lucky stars.
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 12:33
better delete this thread so dh doesnt see it OR just buy him this bloomin ipad then :D thanks fairycakeyumm (i just realized that i called you faircakemum LOL ... sorry!)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 12:26
yes, someone told us that even though you can access itunes, you cant have your library and sync your music to your ipod. mmmmmmm ...
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 12:20
great ideas ladies, but we both work and i can honestly not see dh getting home at 7pm, glued to an ipad. i sometimes take the laptop and surf youtube for hours ... dh gets bored and goes outside LOL all of the things mentioned you can do on a laptop, except put it in your handbag. is it buying one just for the sake of it? (i mean, for us ... not you) fairycakemum, but i thought you couldnt sync your ipod with your ipad?
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 12:04
my dh wants one and that's exactly my question to him "what are you going to do with it?" and until he can give me an answer, we'll stay on our laptop LOL
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 14:57
been to life pharmacy on al wasl once but my doctor is at city, so i get my 60mg directly from there now. after my scans, i pop in at the pharmacy ... so much easier. was at welcare hospital on sunday & thought i'd get my next batch whilst there only to be told by the pharmacist that 60mg is not available in the uae market! i told her that i've been getting 60mg at city hospital for the past 5 months and i think it's very unprofessional and risky for her to tell people that. she gave me 80mgs, 40mg and 20mg and told me to inject to the little indication on the injection!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks suznz :D
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 13:37
i work in a free zone too, and we get reduced hours. eta: whether you fast or not, is muslim or not. <em>edited by dikane on 27/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 11:57
we're on EK. i'm going to phone EK now to find out if that can be done. thanks so much maplemimi!
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 11:08
any news on your friends abc? i hope they are safe. such a tragedy :(
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 09:37
congratulations!!!
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 22:07
hi bkc, i enjoy the classes at zen. urban energy is a bit unorganized, so beware. but go try it out for yourself (i did 'feel' their work out, i just wasnt happy with the overall organization of it).
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 22:03
hi filbrit, we stayed at the oberoi. here's the link http://www.oberoihotels.com/oberoi_menahouse/index.asp we have lovely photos of the pyramids' reflection in the pool. enjoy!
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 15:52
i'm with dr sant, not sure if she's covered by your insurance. been with her for many years, and am totally happy with her. i'm in the same boat, no friends who are pregnant. i have a couple of colleagues though and we've started swopping stories & going to exercise classes together - it makes the world of difference. it's also a struggle being so far from family. i'm not complaining, just an observation. thank goodness for technology (skype etc) because i'm bombarding my mum with all sorts of things. i hope you come right with dr elsa. i've read really good things about her on this forum. x
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 15:28
i can second toshi
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 15:22
16 weeks now ;) you're reaching the 12 week mark, right? sorry for hijacking the thread op!
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 15:02
we had roll out grass done, in this heat. in the beginning DH watered at 5am and 8pm. then one weekend he put "lawn food" on - you can buy it at ace - and the grass has been growing like crazy. my DH now only waters at night and our grass is thick, has spread and looks lovely - even though its summer. good luck & have fun doing the garden up!
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 14:52
i found this http://www.birthplan.com/sample-birth-plan/ do you really have to submit this? i would rock up at the hospital with a toothbrush LOL
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 14:44
kiwispears, what does a birthplan look like / consist of? excuse my ignorance, first time pregnancy and i keep hearing about it but have no clue. :\:
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 13:01
thank you stovetop
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 12:54
good luck dc diva!
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 15:14
thanks ladies
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 11:56
thank you, granola. wish me luck x
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 15:05
congratulations! eta: is this city of life farasha? <em>edited by dikane on 29/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 15:04
do you carpool? :D
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 13:39
i was hungry all the time but couldnt eat because i was sick all the time! i'm just over 12 weeks now and my waist has expanded overnight.
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 13:09
as long as they have your plate number, anyone can check your fines. i entered a wrong digit once and almost paid another guy's fines for him!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 11:51
LOL a friend posted virtually the exact same sentence on her facebook status the other day!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 11:18
i dont think a dhs.1,000 fine is enough imo
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:45
bump for arohadxb
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:05
we have tomorrow off :D
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:04
Even strangely has prompted someone (I guess who is connected with or started this thread) to call in the Dubai 92 Radio this morning and get the announcers to say that for the rest of us (non-EK employees), don't be 'jealous' of our discounts!!! edited by Pomegranate on 28/06/2011 edited by Pomegranate on 28/06/2011 did someone really do this? i'm gobsmacked
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 12:06
you are allowed to eat & drink when pregnant :D
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 12:04
my first too. would love to join for classes, but i work full day, so i'd have to do something after hours and/or over weekends.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:53
momoftwo, thanks for my lovely gift ;)
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:44
*making notes* ;)
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:42
will do that right away.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:40
what a terrible ordeal! i agree, get in touch with a lawyer there may very well be a way around it. good luck to your friend, i really hope she recovers soon.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:37
is she available in dubai?? where, please stovetop?
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:36
this must be the only city (& country?) in the world where toilet paper doesnt belong in the toilet. have you noticed that there are ALWAYS signs up in ibn battuta? i find it disgusting and unhygienic. it is called forward thinking / planning ahead ...
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:34
i had to google this (not a kiwi) and am appalled by the entire story. where do you want me to sign? bless those poor babies :(
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 15:26
LOL speed queen
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 15:22
knock knock knock we've never had to claim. the sprinkler system in our brand new villa went off 2 weeks ago (the alarm beeped and our neighbours contacted us). we rushed home but - thank **** for dubai's shoddy building work, the sprinkler system was not connected to the water mains as there was no fire and all our furniture would have been ruined for nothing. my dh has never been on the phone so fast to all and sundry. the fire department was there and *shock horror* could not believe their eyes (yeah right). needless to say, we are now completely connected to the water mains and hope and pray that the sprinklers dont go off again, unless in the event of a real emergency.
 
 
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