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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 10:31
Has anyone been to the swimming pool at Mamzar beach park? Is it chilled, clean?
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Latest post on 30 June 2012 - 18:04
We always stay at the Travelodge! It's very central, has a car park right behind it, has family rooms, is very clean and is very reasonable!
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 17:34
Thanks very much, will contact her now.
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 16:11
Gentle bump :)
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 14:54
I took my daughter several times when she was 3 and it was fine.
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Latest post on 17 June 2012 - 14:50
Mothercare and Babyshop have a good range.
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 18:05
I wouldn't say she was on it for life, but she takes the supplements regularly and has done the clean 9 and other programmes. When she started out with Forever she tried out most of the products herself because she didn't want to promote and encourage others to use it if she couldn't say from personal experience that it worked. I have several of the beauty products aswell, ie. the moisturiser, body scrub, facial wash etc. and they are lovely natural products to use. The Clean 9 is a good kick start, I would just say to be careful to pick a convenient time to start it so that you are able to stick to it for the 9 days so that you get the best results. Good Luck!
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 16:45
Hi, I used Clean 9 last year as my Sister-In-Law is an agent for Forever and raves about it! I did lose about 3 kilos, I didn't struggle too much with the amount of food and the supplements were ok. The worst part was the aloe gel that you have to drink, it is absolutely disgusting and made me feel quite sick, I had to force it down! I also felt quite tired and irritable even though I know a few people who have done it who say it made them feel great! Think it really depends on the person, I personally wouldn't do it again. Have you found someone here that can supply the products?
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 18:11
We stayed at Atlantis the year before last and it was lovely and very festive. They had a lovely choir singing at different times and we had a traditional Christmas dinner in one of the restaurants (sorry, can't remember what it was called).
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 18:11
We usually park in Souk Al Bahar and watch from that side, find it a bit less crowded than trying to fight your way through the mall.
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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 18:09
Boots do a range specifically to protect against chlorine. I've got the shampoo to use after swimming, there were 3 or 4 different products in the range but I can't remember what the others were.
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Latest post on 11 August 2011 - 10:11
Come off Airport Road by the Union Co-Op Mall, head towards Mirdif, get straight over into the far left hand lane so that at the traffic lights you can turn left into 71st Street. Golden Gate is up on the right hand side.
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 12:27
I went to have a look at Kidville in Uptown a couple of weeks ago and their cheapest party package was Dhs 2750 which I think is way too excessive for a 4 year old! I have booked Aquaplay at Mirdif City Centre so will let you know how it goes.
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 16:54
We got the Hello Kitty ones from Virgin Megastore, Peppa ones came from the UK.
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Latest post on 25 June 2011 - 08:49
My DD is also 3 and enjoys her Hello Kitty and Peppa *** games.
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Latest post on 15 June 2011 - 15:35
We were put in the Concord Hotel for a night recently when going through KLIA and it was horrible, couldn't get out of there quick enough in the morning!
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 15:03
Dragonmart or Carrefour.
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Latest post on 08 June 2011 - 13:36
Where did you find this info, have just logged onto the Skywards website and can't see anything. I might have to wait until 1 July to book flights now so that I can use mine & DH's miles!
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 18:39
OP has a very young DH!!! LOL. My typing is terrible I shouldn't pick on others! ;) Thanks Lady Bubbles, hadn't noticed that!! I meant DD!
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 17:43
Hi Ladies I am trying to plan a birthday party for my DD who will be turning 4. When I was in the UK and was holding parties for my DS I would hire a village hall and have some party games, music and maybe a bouncy castle and provide the food myself. Is there anywhere in Dubai that you can just hire a room or a hall and arrange the party yourself? I am in Mirdif so this side of town would be preferable. TIA <em>edited by DizzyDuck on 05/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 June 2011 - 21:33
For a much cheaper option, H&M. Great for kids of all ages, clothes are good quality but very reasonable.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 14:33
Hi, we were there in February and it is lovely! There are 3 pools, one has a slide for kids and there is a kids club. They bring you lovely iced water and dishes of watermelon when you're sat by the pools and a few times a day they give out ice lollies. There are several nice restaurants and bars and they have a beautiful traditional sunset ceremony. There is also Turtle Village a short walk away if you want to get out of the resort with a few shops, coffee shop, ice cream parlour and a pub which does great food and is a bit cheaper than the resort restaurants. We would highly recommend it!
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 06:38
The Pink Mall next to the Mosque has a laundry and a barbers, not sure about a tailors and don't know what a roastery is! Welcome to Mirdif!
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 17:01
The cheapest I found last summer was Car Hire 3000. Can't remember how much we paid but do remember spending hours on-line and they were the cheapest I found.
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Latest post on 12 May 2011 - 14:59
If they want school places for the next school year starting September, she needs to contact her preferred school straight away!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 20:50
I think an Arabic name necklace would be a perfect gift.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 16:38
I always recommend Beachcombers at the Jumeira Beach Hotel. The food is lovely and the setting is perfect, right on the beach with the Burj Al Arab in the background.
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 11:09
The BabyDan playpen is brilliant cos you can also open it out and use it as a kind of fence to section off an area of a room so there is more room to play. And ToysRus have 25% off everything until Saturday!
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 18:11
We lived in an apartment there 2 1/2 years ago and got it through Better Homes. As far as I was aware the biggest apartment has only 2 bedrooms and there are no maids rooms. Towards the end of last year someone I know renewed their rental on a 2 bedroom apartment for 90,000 but the prices should have come down from that by now. There are sometimes adverts posted on the Spinneys notice board for rentals there. If you go up 47 Street to the side of Uptown Mirdif there is a service road and the UP Management Office is there, they may know if there are any available. <em>edited by DizzyDuck on 09/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2011 - 18:02
I saw a stand in the Dubai Mall last week, can't tell you exactly where it was though sorry!
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 14:53
I got one this morning aswell, the number was 0505198107
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 08:54
Babyshop in MCC had them a few weeks ago.
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 21:56
It is really awful! Half of the rides didn't even work when we went and it was so deserted there was no atmosphere at all, it was like a ghost town. We were quite nervous when our kids went on any rides as they look so old and in dis-repair we weren't sure they would work properly! Definitely would not go again!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:52
Al Mansour Dhow belongs to the Radisson Blu and goes from behind the Dubai Chamber of Commerce building and has vouchers in the Entertainer! We've been on it a couple of times and it's never been too busy, the food was excellent and there was a singer.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:46
I don't have any experience with Star, but my son is in his 3rd year at Royal Dubai and we have been very pleased with the teaching, the staff and his progress. My daughter will be starting in FS2 this September. Our only complaint has been with the Senior Management but the current Principal is leaving to go back to the UK at the end of this school year and we will be getting a new male Principal who I believe is Irish and has prior experience in Middle East schools, so hopefully that side of things will improve.
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 09:22
The guy in Kiddiecuts in Fun City at Arabian Centre is good.
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 21:35
It won't necessarily be a struggle to get her into FS2, I've got a place secured for my DD with no trouble at all! Don't let the worry of that sway your decision, especially if like you say she is shy, a year at a more relaxed nursery might do her the world of good.
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 20:12
In the British system the 'cut-off' for the year groups is September 1st so if your DD turns 4 in November then yes she should be starting FS1 in September and will one of the older ones. FS1 is basically pre-school so is very much 'learning through play'. My DD turns 4 in July so will be starting FS2 in September and will be one of the youngest in her year. She hasn't been in FS1 but has been in a pre-school class at nursery for 3 mornings per week and they basically do the same 'lessons' and activities that they would do in FS1 but it is in a nursery environment rather than a big school. I don't think you need to panic, do what you feel suits your DD best. Either choose a nursery which isn't full time to ease her in gently for a few mornings a week or if you think she's ready get her into FS1 which will be 5 days/mornings. I'm sure whatever you decide, she will be fine and will love it!
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 14:26
I had a blanket done and they did it within an hour so I think it depends on what the item is and how busy they are.
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 19:00
Early Learning Centre has them.
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Latest post on 17 March 2011 - 22:36
Beachcombers at Jumeira Beach Hotel for Friday brunch. Great food, amazing location, kids room, kids buffet, ice cream machine, kids can just run and play on the beach - perfect!
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 14:35
I saw a child wearing one of these in a taxi the other day and thought it was a fab idea so googled it. It's called the Ride Safer and seems to be suitable from age 3 so probably not suitable for OP but thought others might be interested. http://www.safetrafficsystem.com/
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 18:15
We had the same problem with several nests in our garden, we called the Municipality and they came several times to make sure it was sorted out, no charge either :)
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 17:40
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 19:02
Yes you can! You need to dial *100*your DH mobile number*amount to be transferred# Then press 'Call' You will then be asked to dial 1 to confirm Both of you will then get an SMS to say that it has been done.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 17:35
Flea Market at Uptown Mirdif this Friday. www.dubai-fleamarket.com for details.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 15:43
Expat Woman Toddler group at Playnation, Mirdif City Centre tomorrow morning 10.00 to 12.00. I think there's also a Boogie Babies group in Soccer Circus at MCC on Sunday mornings, there's a board outside there that would tell you more.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:50
There is Small Steps, Superkids and Emirates British Nursery in Mirdif. There is also a new nursery opening in Shorooq but not sure when.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 09:49
We use Prime Medical at The Arabian Centre, only 5 minute drive from Mirdif and have found them very good. Have also used Dr Carol Smilie at Dubai London Clinic at Festival Centre.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 08:37
It depends on the airline. I was in the same situation the year before last, with Emirates I would have had to buy a child fare, but with Virgin I only paid for an infant fare but they gave my daughter her own seat on the return flight. You need to speak to the airline you want to travel with before booking.
 
 
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