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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 12:24
bump ... :(
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 11:02
Finish is good
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 12:23
thank you
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 11:51
could you post how much you paid for the job?i would like to get an idea
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 15:13
Gems Winchester- UK curriculum is a new school and i saw in their website that they are recruiting new teachers at primary level. maybe you can visit the school and talk to someone in charge of recruiting.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 11:56
i have seen them in C4 , 7-8 different options were available
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Latest post on 18 January 2012 - 10:15
I have done that for my kid.Marriage cert and NOC from husband was all they asked for . Also copy of my labour contract to check if the salary requirements are met, i think its now min 10,000 AED for women to sponsor kids . You can call DNRD helpline- 800-5111 toll-free in the UAE, to check and they are quite helpful.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 10:29
Pureed broccoli , spinach with lentils puree etc are very good for calcium.
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 10:26
you can also grow your own if you are interested, see this old thread http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=64743
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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 10:23
Mine also refused all types of formula feeds. i tried everything and nothing worked. she also makes her lips tight even during sleep if i tried to feed her formula while sleeping. If you are BFing then you dont have to worry that much. Just know that the weight gain for your baby will be slow compared to babies taking formula. Mine is just making the minimum weight for her age . you can try feeding your baby with mashed fruits and veggies to make up for this. Sorry that this is not a solution to your problem , but just letting you know that you and your baby have got company.
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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 10:22
Our agent is also asking for 5oo dhs as administration charges to renew the contract and another 4500 aed as maintenance charges for renewing the property lease. I decided to move since they are so unreasonable and now got to know that they will charge aed 50 for each hole that we drilled to put curtains, hang wallclock , paintings etc...is someone else being charged for each hole like this ? Also they charge again for property maintenance when we move and this will mean that we can say goodbye to our security deposit
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 10:19
thanx dramaqn for replying. no facilities is a turn off ....Is it true that these 3 BHK sell out very fast? my friend is moving to Dubai only after 2 weeks. If its moving fast then i may have to ask her to fly in early to take a look since it fits her budget well.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 13:39
Bumping for answers, TIA
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 16:26
Sorry to hijack your thread Cotki. For those who have taken an insurance cover - How do you ensure the final payout at the end of the long period is still good enough to support you in future? Imagine that they promise USD 100,000 after 25 years , with the current exchange rate of AED 3.67 , it will come to USD 367,000.But what if the exchange rates fluctuate and in future the rate is not favourable when compared to home currency. Then we will end up with lesser amount than we expect.I have asked this question to a couple of Insurance brokers and no one is suppotive. Do you take an extra cover to protect yourself from currency fluctuations? Has any of the brokers assisted you with this? TIA
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Latest post on 29 November 2011 - 11:33
Dr Syed is really good . Have been consulting him for quite some time and till now the experience has been very nice.I would recommend him.
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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 10:23
thanx tkoshy and nnair... i will check out Baypride outlet for sure...
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 10:17
tkoshy...where is the shop in Cochin? I may fly there soon -but on a tight schedule , so i would like to zip in , buy and zip out rather than wasting time searching for the shop
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 15:57
ok..I have the gluten free flour not the bread mix...maybe i should try baking cakes or biscuits with mine...i will try the bread mix next time ...you have given me a good feedback and tip ...thank you
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 15:40
thankx Mariana...i have the same brand from Organic cafe , but gluten free flour and was wondering if can bake bread with that. do you have any experience baking bread with this flour...
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 13:17
Gems Winchester opened this year in Oud Metha , near American Hospital and admissions are still open. UK curriculum.Its just a 5-10 min drive from Bur Dubai
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 13:15
Mrs Laughan... how do you replace eggs in the bread recipes? Do you have a recipe for bread that is gluten, egg and dairy free? Also anyone tried baking G/F bread in the electric oven rather than the bread machine?
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:17
Stovetop... where did u get Hidesign bags here? I love their designs and very good quality too.... but i could never find them in Dubai.Is it only available via online shopping ?
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 15:33
thanx muurtje... hw much was the price of this grill?
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 15:24
I have seen 2 camels along with handlers in the Creek Park on weekends giving rides to kids. Maybe you can check there
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 10:11
Its a type of Cucumber from the South of India.You can use it just the way you would use salad cucumbers. But you have to peel and discard the seeds in the middle since they are bigger and hard to chew unlike the green smaller variety of cucumbers Cut in to small pieces , cook and mix with yoghurt for an easy dish Or you can venture in to the complicated dishes that MoT has mentioned below. "Happy vellerying"
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 15:07
Supermarkets selling Indian stuff like Lulu, Al Adil etc have them. Check the spices section
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 15:05
Thanks Diamante. Which Borders ? I will go and chk them out today itself
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 13:35
Oct 26-28 if i am right..I need to post the cards with gifts today so that it reaches them before friends leave for diwali vacation.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:47
I never knew there was a different rate for kids and have been paying full price like AS. Could someone post the rates applicable for kids and from what age we should start taking tickets for kids.I have taken tickets for 1 year old as well. Just calculating the extra popcorns and drinks i could have had :(
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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 12:48
I have tried all the brands and found that C4 own brand nappies are the best especially for the night .I also use the next size where my babys weight falls in the lower side of the recommended weight range
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Latest post on 25 September 2011 - 11:19
In Indian Embassy , there is a specific form which states that you are the sole provider for your parents and that they are dependednt on you . This is filled up , attested and submitted along with visa application to DNRD.You can check if your embassy has similar forms.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 12:01
I always wonder how this is managed by other working moms...I get home by 6 pm, then I have to take the kids out for some play time.Then comes dinner time and sleep time.I think cutting out on play time is the only way out which i dont want to do :( I am now managing by making them do homework when they are having dinner...its not easy and not good.But i dont know what else to do
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 11:45
Its the same.Cider is made from apple. You can get Apple Cider Vinegar by American Gardens at C4, Lulu, Spinneys etc. But if you need the Organic Cider Vinegar with mother for medicinal purposes , then I have got them only from Big Spinneys Supermarkets. Organic Cafe in Dubai Mall may also have it.
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 11:26
What is the purpose for which you need this? If its local application for pain relief ,then shops selling ayurveda products stock this item.Its called Karpoora Thailam in Ayurveda shops and costs between 15-20 AED at the most for 100-150 ml. You have a couple of these shops in Karama.
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 11:44
thank you... sending u a mail right away
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 11:05
thank u... Ya i will be working at ADNEC for a week and i know about Aloft .I have no option but to take kids along ,but with family i will have to book 2 rooms whereas my company may pay for only one room for my stay :( So i thought of looking at hotel apartments so that i can reduce the overall cost.How much did you pay for the rooms ?
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 10:47
Can someone please recommend any good hotel apartments near ADNEC, Abu dhabi for a week in October. Would be great if they offer buffet breakfasts , room service etc since i have kids accompanying me and no plans to cook since i will be busy with my work.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 12:55
Forgot to add, i have seen baby cots there, so should be available on request if not automatically provided.Mine was older and hence didnt need a cot.
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Latest post on 02 September 2011 - 12:52
I cant confirm if they supply specific food for babies, but the kids section of the hospital is really good and staff is very caring towards babies.The kids section is recently renovated and looks nice. You will get milk , yoghurt, breakfast cereals , omlet, bread, croissants etc as part of the normal menu for kids.HTH
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 11:25
You can get coconut flour in all stores selling Indian grocery items like Lulu, Al Adil, Sunrise Supermarkets etc...Its called Coconut Powder by most brands. The staff should be able to point you to the right place.
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 11:12
Hilton RAK resort is definitely good for the kids. My DD had a great time .But their rooms are being booked so fast .By the time i compare the prices offered in their website and other travel bookins sites and come back for booking , they are all gone.I m wondering if we can stay in resorts during the next month.I dont know if they will serve food during day time.
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 11:08
Try mailing [email protected]: +44 (0) 7803 121366 - He had contacted me for a job as Consultant in IT with Inv Banking Exp.It is not FX trading job, but ur husband can definitely use his knowledge in FX for the job.Trading jobs are hard to come by nowadays.Do let me know once you note down the contact details so that i can take it out.All the Best
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 10:46
10-15 mins at 250 C should be enough .Turn the patty in between to ensure that both sides brown equally.
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 12:41
Cook 250 gm bonelss chicken pieces and mince the meat (If with bone, then strip the meat off the bones and mince). Saute 3-4 onions till transluscent and add 1-2 medium mashed potatoes.Mix the chicken mince to this , add white pepper powder and salt to your taste , mix everything together and cook in low heat for some time . Once mix is cool, shape in to burger patty .Keep all pupose flour,beaten egg and bread crumbs in 3 bowls side by side. Now coat all the patty with flour , beaten egg and bread crumbs in this order.If you want to freeze then you can coat all the burgers in flour , egg and bread crumbs and freeze straightaway. For cooking the patty - Defrost , Add a little oil to a non stick and cook both sides till done .You can also bake the patty if you prefer .This is the basic version that i make for my kid , but it comes out well and everyone at home likes it. Take a burger bun , coat the halves with a lil mayonnaise and keep freshly cut lettuce, tomato and whatever veggies/ pickles u prefer and also the patty and enjoy.
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 15:18
Thank you all. I will check out the energysaving.ae to see what they have to offer and also call the guy whom plum has recommended
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 14:52
bump ;)
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 10:53
ya , i tried and only this thread came up for housetinting.Rest are car tinting threads. I would like to get recommendations and an idea about the cost of tinting house
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 10:47
Bumping this thread to see if someone has any experiences to share ?
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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 10:20
We also consult him for our baby and is very happy with him Doesnt prescribe medicines unnecessarily
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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 12:14
Thanks Claire, i will try their web site itself.Last time also i got a better deal booking directly
 
 
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