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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 18:47

Yes, it's about 700 AED and you can do this yourselves at Immigration (DNRD Trade Centre Roundabout) Thanks! Am wondering if someone else can do it for me...travel agent etc as I am at work?

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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 06:24

I like Dr. Mitchell too. I was delighted to discover a dentist in Downtown. He's a lovely manner and is great with children. He also doesn't make up diagnoses either....which does happen at some practices here!

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Latest post on 08 September 2014 - 22:58

How far is too far? Repton is about 20 minutes from Garhoud.

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Latest post on 08 September 2014 - 22:56

No, it's the one in Downtown. Beside Al Manzil Hotel. ?

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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 19:08

There's a nursery in Fitness First gym called Little Hands. Check if they do an hourly/daily rate. My lo went to summer camp there and enjoyed it. ?

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Latest post on 06 September 2014 - 20:26

I recently had a scare and got a full mole mapping done. I had one mole removed. I just got word today it wasn't malignant, thank God. I used Blue Tree Clinic on Beach Road. It's opposite jumeira beach hotel. Dr Julianne Reuter. She was excellent and very thorough. Highly recommended. Sorry to hear that it was skin cancer but really glad you got it in time x

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Latest post on 05 September 2014 - 18:35

Just back from Safestway. They have loads of it. Maybe go and stock up!

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Latest post on 04 September 2014 - 19:39

I second Cyprus! Emirates fly direct to Larnaca. Lovely temperature at the minute and loads to do for teens. Try get all inclusive. Well worth it! X

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Latest post on 21 August 2014 - 12:19

Thanks for the replies. Called embassy and they said it should be fine once it's nice and neat. Fingers cross they are right. Don't want it to get a the way to Ireland before it gets rejected! X

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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 21:10

I don't know about fines but our neighbours have a dog for a few years and still have him...there are loads of dogs around too. I doubt they all got fines.

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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 18:30

Fdi in Pace et Luce in Al Manzil Souq. I've been going to him for several years. He's great for blonde.

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Latest post on 07 July 2014 - 14:47

Cyprus? Only 3.5 hour flight from Dubai. ?

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Latest post on 07 July 2014 - 14:46

The party shop in Garhoud... Near to Irish Village ?

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 07:42

I second Cyprus...great value for money and plenty to do.

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Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 18:08

Try Little Wonders near Al Manara. They were quite competitively priced when I was thinking about it a couple if years ago. :)

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Latest post on 03 June 2014 - 22:05

I'm a teacher and have loved every gift I've ever received! I appreciate the the thought that goes into the gifts and the fact that parents and children really tried to pick something I would like. I've had lots of vouchers, smellies, chocolates, mugs, frames, candles, jewellery, purses, clothes... All sorts. The highlight though are the handwritten letters from parents. They are much more of a rarity than you would think. I received one from a parent after my first year teaching here. I still take it out to read it from time to time. ? Yes, I'm that sad ?

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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 19:13

I'm very anti iPads especially for young children. I get sticker books, colouring books, crayons etc for my lo when we fly. We only fly for a max of 8 hours at a time. Just my tuppence worth :)

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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 00:41

Canadian Nursery in Churchill Tower in Business Bay is open on Saturdays. There's a creche in Mirdif City Centre and one in Wafi. Both open on Saturdays. Not very near to you though...

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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 07:44

I bought the Wet Brush from Tips and a Toes for 65 dhs. Not sure where else sells them. Very gentle on knotty hair so I've found it's really helped when combing my hair after shampooing. Give it a try! Very gentle even on the knottiest of hair and so pulls out less then a regular brush.

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Latest post on 10 May 2014 - 07:38

I bought it in the pharmacy in Souq Al Manzil in Downtown not so long ago. Why don't you give them a call? X

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 19:06

You are most welcome. I was so stressed about the whole thing and she was so miserable the poor thing. Hopefully you will be able to shake it once and for all! X

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 19:04

Thanks guys. I think we will be happy in downtown and the apartment will hopefully be easily sold/rented when we are done. I know there are def perks to both areas and nobody has a definitive answer but was just interested to see what others thought. Thanks for all the input and suggestions. ?

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 19:00

Ikea Kura is a good option for that age. It's quite a low bunk. Google it to see an image. Can be used as a single or a bunk bed so good choice all round ?

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 15:50

Funny...my lo will not swallow Adol under any circumstances and will only take the Panadol brand. I've tasted it and it tasted like Calpol to me :)

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 11:17

Wow! That was fast! I plan on living in it for the next few years and then reselling it. (or rent f it's a while on the market) if I can't sell it. My daughter is still sleeping in our room ;) but will then hopefully graduate to the small room. I think I will be able to make the space work.There's a balcony too but only one bathroom...do you think that would make it hard to rent/re-sell? The pool and play area is fab there and Burj Park is across road plus it's Emaar and finish is lovely. On other hand Motor City apartment is nice and spacious, ground floor apartment, big balcony for LO to play on. I feel that Motor City may not be as easy to sell/rent as downtown in say five years time as by then there will be a lot more competition. I'm not sure....I'm afraid Motor City will end up a little tired looking in a couple more years. But, on the other hand has much more space. I'm really confused...I am a teacher and teach in MC area but that's only 20 minutes from Downtown anyway. What to do?

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 10:23

If you could purchase a small one bed plus study (study to be small bedroom) in Claren 1 in Downtown or a spacious two bedroom in Motor City, which one would you buy? (These are the only options) Which do you think would be a better investment? We have a two year old daughter and already live in Downtown area so am quite attached to the area. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts. Both are same price. Thanks in advance.

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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 10:16

We have a Pajero and I love it. We have it five years now and we haven't had to replace anything. Nice roomy car and generous boot. Good value for what you get I think. We will be selling ours in the summer and upgrading to the newer model. Hope that helps! Any other questions, feel free to ask. :)

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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 14:10

We had the exact same thing from November to feb with our lo. Had done weeks of nebulising, saw lots of different doctors all prescribing ventolin and pulmacort via nebuliser. The vomit, cough saga was awful. My lo looked awful and I was at my wits end. Went to dr talal farha in farha clinic in healthcare city as a last resort. He prescribed ventolin and flixotide to be given in inhaler. Two days later, her recovery was unbelievable. The cough finally went! When it crept back in a couple of weeks later, a couple of puffs for rep days completely cleared it. I am so happy. She was in terrible form all the time with this horrible cough. Clingy and angry with frequent temper tantrums. I thought it was the terrible twos. I had no idea she was feeling so bad with it. I really wanted to find an alternative route. I tried honey and cinnamon, baby vicks, sleeping upright. Only these meds worked. Please ask your doctor got a prescription for these and ask him to show you how to use the inhaler correctly. It's so much quicker and more effective than the nebuliser. I'm just delighted to have my lovely, playful toddler back! X <em>edited by gingercat on 25/04/2014</em>

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Latest post on 25 April 2014 - 13:59

I think board shorts are great. They dry quickly after being in the water and look very beachy. I wear them if I haven't had time for a wax ? I just bought two new pairs.

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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 11:41

I always chuckle to myself when people say sleeping on a second hand mattress is horrible. You know every time you stay in a hotel, yes even a five star one, the mattress has been slept on and goodness knows what else ;) hundreds if not thousands of times before you! I suppose you insist on a brand new one when you check into a hotel or stay in a friend's house or when you sleep on a long haul flight in a seat which lots of other people have slept on. My tuppence worth ? <em>edited by gingercat on 15/04/2014</em>

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Latest post on 09 April 2014 - 15:45

Thanks Di. I've gone through the threads but can't find any info on the apartments, only the villas. Any info greatly appreciated. Also, can you access Al Furjan from the back i.e. From 311 or only from sheikh Zayed road side?

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Latest post on 07 April 2014 - 19:12

Hi Suzimack. Did you decide to purchase in the end? We drove out there with a view to renting next year. Lovely houses but no facilities just yet. What type were you thinking of purchasing? I thought the finish was lovely too.

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Latest post on 06 April 2014 - 08:16

Sounds great ladies! By any chance do you know if all of the two bedroom apartments have that little office/storage area off the living room? Want to make sure we get one if they are not in all. ?thanks for your help! X

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Latest post on 22 March 2014 - 21:27

Thanks Dentro! Should be okay so ?

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Latest post on 22 March 2014 - 21:08

It didn't give me an option to pick up tickets. I got a email to say they were attached and to present email at venue. Will try calling into Virgin in Dubai Mall tomorrow.

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Latest post on 16 March 2014 - 20:53

We are going to Cyprus in April. Only 3.5 hours flight. All inclusive. I've never been before but think we will have fun!

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Latest post on 19 February 2014 - 18:22

Linda McCartney, Frys or Quorn sausages from Choithrams, Lulus, Spinneys and Safestway. I'm vegetarian as are a couple of my friends and we would all be more than happy with them! I wouldn't expect anyone to cook anything else. They are the 'faux-meat' variety as opposed to vegetable burgers. Then they can have burgers/hotdogs like everyone else. My hubby eats meat and loves them. A squirt of ketchup, bit of cheese on a burger bun. Yum. I'm hungry now...... :) <em>edited by gingercat on 19/02/2014</em>

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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 18:45

Air drying is great and Eco friendly but to get towels really soft they need to be dried in a drier. I only ever air dry as I'm not too fussed. Crunchy towels are fine for me :)

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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 20:27

It's an off white/cream colour. They have a couple of different sets but the cream one with the green fabric on the headboard is beautiful!

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Latest post on 09 February 2014 - 21:01

In Executive Towers. Love it! Everything I need on my doorstep. Spinneys, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, beauty salons etc. Love how we can walk to Downtown in 10 mins. Only 20 mis walk to Dubai Mall. Only place I would consider is the exact same as Aussie81 and are not living there also for the same reason :)

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Latest post on 09 February 2014 - 20:53

I returned when my daughter was 6 months old. I expressed twice a day in work. I expressed fresh as I was lucky enough to have a good supply. I froze leftover milk. I fed her myself when I got home do only needed enough for a couple of feeds. I introduced her to a bottle at 8 weeks. She accepted it with no issues though she didn't like Tommee Tippee. We used Breastflow bottles from Mumzworld. You can freeze milk for 6 months in most freezers. Check out the dr. Sears website for loads of info about breast feeding. I exclusively breastfed my daughter until she weaned herself at 18 months. I stopped expressing when she was a year old and combined breast feeding and regular cows milk. Expressing in work was tough but totally worth it. The best of luck! PS I used Ameda Lactaline too. Great pump :) <em>edited by gingercat on 09/02/2014</em>

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Latest post on 09 February 2014 - 20:40

I agree...although Pottery Barn stuff is beautiful, the price is not justified IMHO. Ikea all the way! Plus if you do ever fancy a change or have to replace something it's not very costly. If you like the girls Pottery barn stuff there's a whole bedroom set for 5000 dhs in homes r us on Sheikh Zayed road. Bed, bed side tables, dresser and stool. Gorgeous! Worth a look. :)

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Latest post on 08 February 2014 - 21:13

Yes. I've had a few jobs done and been happy with all of them. All minor repairs/alterations. I'm so happy that I don't have to go to the mall to get something done! They are quite quick too which is great. :)

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Latest post on 27 January 2014 - 21:13

Have you thought about using a nursery for a few weeks? Talk to a few. We were able to use one for a week after we paid registration fees etc. Hope you get sorted x

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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 21:07

I've been using cloth nappies on my lo since birth and she's now almost two. I got a free roll with some nappies I bought but to be honest I don't think you need them. When my lo was little I just sprayed the nappy into the loo with the hose. Now that she's bigger I just plop the 'deposit' down the loo and then spray. Sorry for tmi :) <em>edited by gingercat on 12/01/2014</em>

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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 19:26

I found it impossible to get a nursery which opened early enough for me to reach my school my 7.15. That's why we ended up with a nanny. A few open for 7 so if you are really keen on a nursery, one very close to your school is the best option. To be honest we are glad we got a nanny as I don't have to prepare anything extra in terms of food etc. Her nanny makes her breakfast and lunch from the food I have in the house and then I make dinner when I get in. Also worth bearing in mind that nurseries won't take your lo if he has a fever. Our lo has had a mild fever from time to time with teething, little colds etc but otherwise fine so I was still able to go to work. Just make sure you have a back up if for some reason your lo can't go to nursery. My situation might be different to hours though as my husband works abroad a lot so I usually have to do everything myself. Hope that helps. Good luck with whatever you decide to do! I'm happy to answer any of your questions about juggling teaching and motherhood :) I've even working since my lo was 6 months old and managed to continue to breastfeed until she was 18 months old so juggling is possible!

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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 16:08

Family carol service in St Francis Church on Christmas Eve at 5.30pm. All are welcome.

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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 07:25

There's one at 5.30pm in St. Francis of Assisi Church. It's really lovely. There's also one that evening at 8pm I think. Check out all their Christmas timings on their website. X

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Latest post on 11 December 2013 - 21:06

Have you been given this reason by the school? Sounds odd. Are you sure they are not closing for another reason and just happen to have their party that evening? Has this happened before?

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Latest post on 08 December 2013 - 22:39

Gosh that's early! Though I suppose an earlier finish than lots of schools. Thanks for your help Doubting Thomas! X

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