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Latest post on 12 April 2013 - 12:26
My sons registered for kg2, so I doubt I can give you any info. Just that envy one I know who has a child there is fairly happy!
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 22:38
I recommend the Atlas Spinal center in DHCC, in fact I cannot recommend them highly enough. I suffered from 10 years of back pain following a bad fall. In the last few years I also developed quite debilitating hip pain and then in the last year leg weakness. After years of on and off unsuccessful treatment (in the long term) I went there. They diagnosed that all the problems were in fact coming from my neck, which had thrown my spine out of line resulting in spinal curvature, distorted pelvis and shortening of one leg. In the past I have been told it was many things - mostly disc degeneration. The X- rays they took of my neck and spine showed the problems clearly (funnily enough no-one had done them before - only MRI's). Within two sessions of painless treatment most of my symptoms had eased. Now at the end of my treatment and I have no problems whatsoever. The two doctors are both from the USA - trained chiropractors and are lovely. The initial consultation involved a very detailed history, physical exam and X rays - they are very thorough. I see Dr Katie Henery, she is fantastic, warm, friendly and excellent at what she does. I initially saw the guy who set the clinic up (Dr Finnegan) but he has gone back to the US and has been replaced by a guy who is equally as nice. In fact everyone in the clinic is so warm and welcoming it is a pleasure to go there. The clinic is on the ground floor of the Al Razi building in block E. Tel 04 451 8877 ETA - They initally said that my problem was so bad that it would be a challenge to treat, but they have cured it. It is wonderful to be pain free and able to walk properly again! edited by Genie on 26/07/2012 I second that! My mother had reached a point where she would cry every night from severe pain, until she met Dr. Katie, and now she's doing very well hamdilla! Atlas Spinal center have been a great help in my parents recovery!
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 21:39
A friends daughter just had all her cavities done by the peadodontist at DentCare Clinic in healthcare city. they were very pleased!
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 20:34
Whether you decide on scan or no scan, I highly recommend my doctor, Dr. Raoufi. She doesn't charge a fortune (I never paid more than 450 a visit plus scan) and she's awesome. She's at Arya Clinic on al Wasl and works with a few different hospitals, giving you a variety of choice for places to deliver.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 20:27
A friend used brown paper bags but had them decorated by her kids and some stickers and it actually looked great! She had a little note printed out and stuck on the bags saying thank you for coming to our party... Clever
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 20:16
Dr. Nazarian in DentCare Clinic in healthcare city is a highly recommended Prosthodontist. Consults are free as far as I know. My entire family sees him, we're all very pleased.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 19:48
Try Sadaf Restaurant on szr, marina or maktoum st. They have authentic Persian food and excellent variety of appetizers, Persian and Lebanese. The view in marina is awesome but the buffet in szr branch is my favorite.
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Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 21:14
Emailam nakardin? Rastesh digeh emaily ke dorost Kardam gom Kardam!
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 12:17
I've been suffering as well for e past 2 months! No time to see a doctor! But I thought I would have to see a dermatologist! They're so painful. The only thing I can wear on my feet and not feel the pain is crocs, which I do wear to almost everywhere nowadays!
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 12:13
Try Feel Pink, they have a website page u can get their number. They do pretty much everything you need. Very prompt too!
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 12:04
My sons at Dubai Olympic gymnastics club and I'm very happy to have made the switch this years. His progress has been amazing mashalla!
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 12:03
Dr, Simin Ahary Clinic in jumeirah. If not in rush then book in advance and wait, if in rush then prepare to wait to be seen. She's well worth the wait and deals with everything. There are doctors in her clinic but I personally always end up going back to her. She's cheaper than dr. Shah for sure.
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 22:22
I think your best bet would be healthcare city or near it, we're less than 20 min from Repton (was considering it for my son) and definitely less than 15 min from DIFC, pretty much the center of town. The three bedroom (plus maids room outside in the balcony) apartments here are wonderfully spacious, I really can't say enough about this building and the area!
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 22:15
Got mine from sharaf DG, a few months ago.
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 22:08
Hi there. Usually flowers or a dish of sweets (something like Vivel, Patchi, or Lebanese sweets) or a flower pot is also a good idea. Happy Nowrouz and Bon appetite :)
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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 17:37
Also try dr. Hamid taghados on beach rd. at Medical Village
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 14:46
Just checked it, it is Silla.ae Had seen two more sites but don't remember them now.
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 13:37
Silla??
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 09:49
Dr. Nazarian in DentCare clinic in healthcare city is our family dentist and hes very good. he takes his time to explain things to you (I like to have details of what's being done) and generally makes patients very comfortable. I highly recommend him.
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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 15:58
If it doesn't have to be a school, try Littleland Montessori nursery on al Manara junction. He can do a year there while they secure a place for the year after. They have an excellent Montessori program.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 20:57
Every once in a while we treat ourselves to buffet bfast at Latitude, at jumeirah beach, 150 per head, kids under 5 r free I think. That's the best breakfast ever! Dubai festival city intercontinental is the next best place.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 20:43
If your child is staying for lunch as well, my kids favorite is breaded chicken breast nuggets ( made from scratch) or fish fingers made from fresh King fish filets cut into thin stips, dipped in egg then crumbs then fried in healthy sesame oil. With homemade French fries (again in sesame oil). Mac n cheese (homemade also) is also simple and nutritious. Try little minced chicken burger patties cut in shapes with cookie cutters, crumbed and fried or grilled.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 20:43
If your child is staying for lunch as well, my kids favorite is breaded chicken breast nuggets ( made from scratch) or fish fingers made from fresh King fish filets cut into thin stips, dipped in egg then crumbs then fried in healthy sesame oil. With homemade French fries (again in sesame oil). Mac n cheese (homemade also) is also simple and nutritious. Try little minced chicken burger patties cut in shapes with cookie cutters, crumbed and fried or grilled.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 20:33
Most of us are mothers here, please Don't judge other mothers. My first born cried and had to be carried ALL the time, and he was borderline obese as a baby! So if my back needed a break, that meant he had to sit in stroller and cry for a few minutes, and I hated people judging me and telling me off for that. Yes, it's wrong to ignore a baby if you're just doing it for the heck of it, but no one ever knows what the situation is with another mother. So next time you see a baby crying in stroller, think the best of that mom that you possibly can, because it ain't easy to be a one.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 13:23
Toyota Sequoia!!!! Less than half the price of other 4x4s, better than all. Fridge, DVD players, I could go on forever. I have 3 kids under 5, a maid, a single quinny push chair, a double tandem push chair , an umbrella always in car for quick school drop offs, backpack, 1 or 2 picnic chairs, mats...and lots of space still! I even set up my porta potty in the middle row when potty training! The 3rd row is comfy even for a tall adult. There's now 4 sequoias in my family!! Or like the car dealership guy said to me when I asked to see the Sequoia, "You want to see the Sequoia? Thats not a car, its a one bedroom apartment!" Its HUGE, and I mean HUGE. I would have loved to have one, but the basic option was a bit to cheap looking for me and frankly, in the top option we couldnt afford it, they didnt have the mid option at the time, but they do now :) I would totally go and see it. Then sell your house and move in :) edited by Purple on 06/03/2013 mmmhh seqouia is a bigger version of the landcruiser doubt it would be half the price. But it is! The full option (my sis just got one) was 204k. Land cruiser full option is nearer to 300 k.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 09:03
Toyota Sequoia!!!! Less than half the price of other 4x4s, better than all. Fridge, DVD players, I could go on forever. I have 3 kids under 5, a maid, a single quinny push chair, a double tandem push chair , an umbrella always in car for quick school drop offs, backpack, 1 or 2 picnic chairs, mats...and lots of space still! I even set up my porta potty in the middle row when potty training! The 3rd row is comfy even for a tall adult. There's now 4 sequoias in my family!! Or like the car dealership guy said to me when I asked to see the Sequoia, "You want to see the Sequoia? Thats not a car, its a one bedroom apartment!" Its HUGE, and I mean HUGE. I would have loved to have one, but the basic option was a bit to cheap looking for me and frankly, in the top option we couldnt afford it, they didnt have the mid option at the time, but they do now :) I would totally go and see it. Then sell your house and move in :) edited by Purple on 06/03/2013 Haha that's almost true! I love the new ones with fridge, DVD, automatic seats, but the best is the fridge, and they're 4 wheel, mines the older model. I think I'll wait a year before indulging in the better version, but still LOVE the car.
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 23:19
Hi does anybody know of a good dentist who is able to do root canals and crowns? Any idea of prices,.... oh, and is it painful?? TIA It might be a better idea NOT to see the same dentist for a root canal and a crown! See an endodontist for your root canal and a prosthodontist for your crown. My endodontist went back to the States so no recommendations there, but Dr. Ali at DentCare in HealthCare City is a Prosthodontist that specialized in crowns, veneers...etc and gives a 10 year warranty on his work. And he is very gentle.
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 16:09
Haha Salam. Man khodam expert nistam vali bashe, Hatman. Email am hast ela10987 at yahoodotcom.
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 15:51
Try Sadaf in sheikh zayed rd. foods great prices reasonable and variety too with appetizers, food and desserts.
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 00:23
Call Feel Pink. They come to the house and charge less than other places I think. The waxes name is Amelie or Marelie ( I've forgotten her name) she's really good!
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 00:17
Toyota Sequoia!!!! Less than half the price of other 4x4s, better than all. Fridge, DVD players, I could go on forever. I have 3 kids under 5, a maid, a single quinny push chair, a double tandem push chair , an umbrella always in car for quick school drop offs, backpack, 1 or 2 picnic chairs, mats...and lots of space still! I even set up my porta potty in the middle row when potty training! The 3rd row is comfy even for a tall adult. There's now 4 sequoias in my family!!
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 00:11
Don't know the clinic, but I would check it out before I buy the deal, better safe than... If youre interested, my dentist, Dr. Ali Nazarian in DentCare in healthcare city has an offer of 200 dhs off the scaling and polishing.
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 00:06
Congrats on your LO. This would be my area of expertise as I now have 3 kids under 5 and I didn't always have help. First thing I'd recommend is you read Gina Fords Contented Little Baby Book. It's awesome for routining and you can always adapt the routine to your needs. Make sure your child is in bed by 7 pm because that will really help you manage everything much better. Gosh there's so much I could tell you! If you're considering nursing exclusively, maybe investing in a good breast pump will help. I stopped expressing a few months ago and unfortunately am running low on milk for my 8month old. You could also consider a crock pot, it's been my life saver since my old maid left as I have food ready at 7am to pack lunch for my daughter, with almost no effort! If you want I could give you my email address for any more details or tips. Good luck and enjoy ur LO. Thank you Ellabella1, will definitely look at reading the book suggested by you. My main concern is if I do get a full time maid, how do you allocate duties and if anyone has gone through and can share their experience. Thank you Bex 1980 - guess that would be the only solution for us too. I've made a weekly schedule for my new maid, it's a list of things I want done and the number of times in a week. For example, vacuuming the tv room, daily, vacuuming the dining area (hardly used) Sunday's and Wednesday's only... But you can always mention that because you have a baby certain things may come up that make ur immediate work priority to cleaning house, such as helping you shower the baby, packing the baby bag for you or joining you on an outing to help you out ( but do excuse her from the house work if you've kept her busy with other tasks). The schedule is for her to know what to do without having you tell her daily, but that she should expect other things and not claim she will only do as the schedule says ( it's happened to me before!)
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 21:37
Farco est. 04 2224300 Speak to Sam. He's the expert, get the details. Im afraid I only own carpets, not really an expert. Sam should be very helpful :)
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 21:11
Dr Raoufi from Arya Clinic on Al Wasl road opposite Iranian hospital. She's amazing and soo compassionate and kind to her patients. Delivers in Garhood hospital, which is like a fancy hotel!
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 20:58
My MIL stayed with us for 5 weeks about 2 months ago, which was amazing for all of us. The kids loved having her around and listening to her stories of daddy as a young boy, and I lodged watching her cook and then eating it of course :) she was a blessing! So much good comes when we have her visit. With 3 little ones however, I wasn't able to show her around much :(
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 20:48
Global Village carpets in Iran pavillion are anything but dodgy, I promise u! I'm Iranian and have my entire house covered in carpets since hubby's from a famous carpet producing city. The carpets in global village are real and some of them a antiques, which I only wish I could afford! Of course it would help if you go shopping with someone who knows their carpets, because there's always room for bargaining. I also know a shop in baniyas, however need to locate the number. Will post as soon as I've found it.
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 21:37
Congrats on your LO. This would be my area of expertise as I now have 3 kids under 5 and I didn't always have help. First thing I'd recommend is you read Gina Fords Contented Little Baby Book. It's awesome for routining and you can always adapt the routine to your needs. Make sure your child is in bed by 7 pm because that will really help you manage everything much better. Gosh there's so much I could tell you! If you're considering nursing exclusively, maybe investing in a good breast pump will help. I stopped expressing a few months ago and unfortunately am running low on milk for my 8month old. You could also consider a crock pot, it's been my life saver since my old maid left as I have food ready at 7am to pack lunch for my daughter, with almost no effort! If you want I could give you my email address for any more details or tips. Good luck and enjoy ur LO.
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 20:53
Thanks very much. Lots to think about! Compared to the horrific costs in the UK for childcare it doesn't seem to be too bad- it's just finding that perfect one. I found our fab one in the UK through word of mouth, so if anyone can recommend a good one that runs through school holidays that would be fab. Thanks for your help I believe Blossom Nursery does.
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 20:41
Anyone have any recommendations on where to get very tasty prepared kebabs and chicken sheesh to BBQ? Having a party and being lazy and just don't feel like marinating and preparing everything myself!! Thanks We usually ask Sadaf Restaurant for marinated meat and special Persian kebab meat for our BBQs, we're happy. We know the owner so I'm not sure if that's something they would do for everyone, but it's definitely worth asking. Call the sheikh stayed road branch.
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 22:43
Pardon my ignorance! What's iplayer??? I'd like to watch it.
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 22:35
I taught at Littleland in Al Manara on beah rd and It's the best place. So years later my son did a year f montessori there. By 3.5 he knew the continents, which animals come from where, phonics, reading 3 letter words...not to mention how fabulous the entire staff were. Their key strength is qualified teachers, no nannies, not even for nappy changing, just qualified teachers and we did all the work, and loved every minute of it! They have Montessori and non Montessori classes. I'm also considering it again for my little one in September.
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 19:19
Twar? Try calling the police to ask.
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 15:59
I wouldn't go down DVD or iPad route coz there's no turning back! Mom2k is right. With both my kids I tried distraction, and if that failed, then I made sure nothings wrong (nappy...) and ignored! Now both of them r perfectly happy to daydream in the carseat. Don't give in and buckle em tight!
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 13:41
Ikea has them too
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 10:28
I'm glad my maid decided to leave, because I wouldn't have the heart to ask her to, or the guts! But my kids have become more independent, I have faith in my own abilities as a mother and homemaker. Well. And the kids native language skills have developed greatly since old maid left and have little or no interaction with new maid, whereas before they would only speak English! Downsize if you have to and get part time help, don't decide to be superwoman, it's not worth the physical strain on ur body and sanity. Good luck
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Latest post on 23 February 2013 - 09:18
I can totally relate. I had never had any maids until 2.5 years ago when I gave birth to my second child, my maid arrived 3 days prior. The first 3 months I was paranoid! I wouldn't leave my child in the same room as her even for a minute! But eventually she proved herrself trustworthy with the house and the children, so I gave her as much leeway as she wanted (I suggested she Skype with her daughter, paid for her daughters education, gave her as many evenings off as she wanted...All because I could trust her with my daughter, and she was the only person there for me through sickness and pregnancy (3rd) my husband worked 24/7. By the end of her 2 years she decided she wants to leave, I panicked! Despite the fact that I was getting frustrated because of her lack of respect for me and her attitude (she would talk back to me and treat me as help). She eventually left after 11 months, I spent 3 months without a maid and 3 kids under5 and in laws... Needless to say I lost most of my baby fat :) it was worth it though. My new maid has excellent manners and is very polite, she is cleaner, and is slowly learning how to cook. However I have decided NoT to let her babysit and try and manage the kids on my own. It's not easy but she's happier with less to do, and I'm happier being a hands on mom. So don't be scared of the change, pray for a better one and things will work out. Callmemaybes advice seems like a good idea too, sometimes its the kind of monotonous work they're doing that is exhausting them, so maybe a change or less to do... Good luck
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 20:51
DentCare in healthcare city, Dr Ali has an offer of 200 dhs off ur treatment (whatever it may be) and free consult.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 14:08
Dr. Raoufi at Arya Clinic opposite Iranian hospital rd. she's excellent, and always there for her patients, and I literally mean she's accessible 24/7!
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 12:50
I think the material used for the crown (lower to top grade) dictates the price. You're right, it does affect and obviously one should choose longer lasting material.
 
 
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