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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 19:42

A new coffee shop called Bean Machine opened up in Executive Towers in Business Bay and the lady there makes all her own cakes and cookies. Far better in my opinion than any I've tasted around. Proper homemade taste. Her brownies are scrumptious! The number is 044560711. Good luck!

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Latest post on 03 December 2013 - 19:04

Moonpig.com. You can add chocolates, balloons and lots of personalised gifts. X

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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 20:32

I pumped in school whilst working and was able to ebf my lo until she weaned herself at 18 months :) I was excused from duties. I pumped twice a day: At morning break and at the end of the school day before I went home. You can do it! X

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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 06:22

I went back to work when my lo was six months old. I had my heart set on a nursery but in the end I felt my lo needed one-to-one care. We have a great nanny and daughter is very happy. I've only done a nursery run once when my nanny was away unexpectedly for a week. I was delighted when the week was over! Much easier to have our lo in our own home especially if I get delayed. My daughter is a happy, well adjusted, clever toddler now and I have a wonderful relationship with our nanny. There's nothing wrong with being at home all day whilst parents work. Personally, my lo has thrived having one-to-one care and we are very happy with our choice. Good luck with whatever you decide but don't rule out a nanny, particularly if you plan to return to work when they are small. The right one is worth their weight in gold! X

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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 22:32

645 euro return for adult on the days you want with Air France/KLM :)

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Latest post on 27 October 2013 - 21:05

We always use Al Nobala right beside Cara Jewellers in Gold and Diamond park. We've always been happy with them. :)

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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 21:13

You can get them in Virgin. A little more expensive than home but not too much. I got the he fire 8.9 a couple of months ago. Love it!

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Latest post on 18 October 2013 - 20:43

Try Wolfis bike shop on Sheikh Zayed road. X

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Latest post on 18 October 2013 - 20:40

Hi! We went to Chaaya Lagoon with our one year old last April. Had a ball. Got a good deal with flights with Emirates and booked an all inclusive package with booking.com. Great resort and all in is well worth it. We only spent an additional 500 dhs on gifts x

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Latest post on 17 October 2013 - 22:38

Thanks Ladies! Cyprus it is! Any towns you would recommend? Have a little girl who will have just turned two by then please God x

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Latest post on 14 October 2013 - 21:43

The car seat is currently in my car so it means having to take it out and carry it and all our bags and my lo downstairs to the ground floor of my building in the morning. Would be so much easier to drive and park there.

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Latest post on 14 October 2013 - 20:31

Anyone used this facility? Is it easy to find? I am travelling alone with a toddler and do not want to fiddle with the car seat in the morning trying to get it out of my car, into taxi whilst chasing a tear away toddler! <em>edited by gingercat on 14/10/2013</em>

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Latest post on 05 October 2013 - 15:03

Car seat.se. They are great!

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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 21:03

I used Babyfirst when our nanny was ill and our daughter was well looked after. Quite reasonably priced too. Not fancy at all but we were very happy with it. Good luck!

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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 19:34

Thanks Asti. If this is so why does it say 3 months on the Emirates website?

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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 19:12

Hi ladies. I have a friend visiting from Dublin soon and she only has 4 months left on her passport. She is coming for a week. On Emirates website it says passport must be valid for 3 months after exit though lots of other websites say 6 months. Anybody know for sure?

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Latest post on 14 September 2013 - 07:32

Try Maria et Katerina in Mazaya centre. Downstairs opp Homes R Us x

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Latest post on 23 August 2013 - 17:36

Dhow and Anchor in Jumeirah Beach hotel is nice :)

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Latest post on 02 August 2013 - 00:51

You can get them in Spinneys :)

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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 23:29

I think what they mean is that it is small enough to transport! You can just throw it in the back seat and your lo has a nice place to sleep even when in someone elses house. Great deal I think. These are quite expensive at home.

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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 21:53

Why are you annoyed that the teachers were having drinks after school?

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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 19:33

You poor thing! Over 70 views and no responses! At 8 weeks you should probably see something. However not all pregnancies are the same nor are cycles. I was 8 weeks pregnant but could only see the sac. Doc said I should have a d and c. A week later saw a little baby with a healthy heartbeat. She is now 15 months old! Wait a week and see what happens. The waiting is awful I know. Thinking of you x

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Latest post on 23 June 2013 - 15:41

Try Little Hands Nursery. There's one in Media City. I only visited the one in Downtown but it was lovely so might be worth checking out. :)

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Latest post on 05 June 2013 - 17:21

Have a look at the Snuza one. Don't have one myself but they look great and have super reviews...http://www.justkidding-me.com/en/eshop/product,snuza.html

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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 21:46

You have mail x

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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 19:55

We went in April with our one year old to Chaaya Lagoon. Had a ball. Great hotel. As others say go all inclusive. Well worth it. April is a bit hot but it didn't bother our lo much. Enjoy! X

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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 12:49

I also know of somebody if you post your details x

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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 21:12

Executive Towers is full of children! Nice grassy podium for playing and lots of shops. You can walk to the Dubai mall but it is a bit too hot to do that now. Visit the complex and see for yourself!

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Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 20:59

Marzanos family brunch in Al Manzil souq. You can sit up at the back. About 65 dhs per person. Nice Italian food x edited by gingercat on 27/05/2013 <em>edited by gingercat on 27/05/2013</em>

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Latest post on 26 May 2013 - 19:38

Possibly me! What kind of drawings are you looking for?

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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 10:19

Bump x

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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 10:14

Bump. Really hope someone will know of something. xx

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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 21:00

Hurrah! You will be a beautiful bride! Glad I could help x

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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 19:03

You can get them in Lakeland and in Pottery Barn Kids x

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Latest post on 17 May 2013 - 13:49

Please try the dress shop in Mazaya centre on Sheikh Zayed road. Can't remember name of it but it is right next to front entrance near Homes R Us on ground floor. Lots of dresses for your budget! I just bought one last week. Lady was very helpful and gave me a discount xx

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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 20:50

I have an Ameda Lactaline. Great pump. My dd is 14 mths old and I've just finished expressing in work. She is still breastfed, though only when I'm home from work now. Nothing negative to say about pump at all! X

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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 21:05

Hi Purple Rose. Do you mind me asking how much the fees for Little Hands are? They are not on the website.

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Latest post on 01 May 2013 - 20:32

Repton is a good school. It is big though so might be a change for you. Year One is ten form entry. X

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Latest post on 30 April 2013 - 22:10

Double electric for definite! I've had great success with Ameda Lactaline. Bought it from Al Shaiba Medical Supplies. Costs 800dhs so much cheaper than Medela and is a closed system so easy to clean :)

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 23:23

Try Babyfirst in Festival City. Only 15 mins away. Not fancy at all but great hours and price. We are using this nursery while our nanny is away.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 20:16

I replied to this in main forum x

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 20:09

Try Babyfirst Nursery in Festival. No frills, nothing to look at but much better value than other nurseries and they have taken great care of my one year old x

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 22:24

Far too early for lots of pregnancies. Nothing to see at 5 weeks for us. Now she is 13 months old. Wait a week and get a second opinion x <em>edited by gingercat on 24/04/2013</em>

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:37

Mothercare has them :)

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:31

Brilliant! I had this problem with my baby......so much conflicting advice. I have since learned to do my own thing. :)

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:26

Babyfirst in Festival City have this option. You will need to register first though. No frills nursery. Very old fashioned looking but we are using it while our nanny is away. They have taken great care of our daughter. Give them a try. They are open 7am until 7pm and very reasonable

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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 21:02

I also had a great experience with carseat.se. We have a Britax Hiway in our Pajero. Our LO is huge for her age (13.5kg and only 13 months old!) and is very comfy in this seat and has plenty of growing room.

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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 20:57

Hi! Welcome to Executive Towers! We have a 13 month old baby girl so if you fancy a playdate on the podium let me know :) I am a working mum but have a nanny. I couldn't find a nursery which opened early enough for me. (I need to be in work at 7.15am). Littlewoods, Willow and Blossom were my top three in that order in terms of facilities, activities etc. Willow had a better baby ratio and better hours for me. Littlewoods was fab but much more expensive than others. Little Wonders was good too. Not as flash as the others but great opening hours, times and price and staff seemed lovely. I visited all when the children were there and there was a nice vibe in all. They are all in the Umm Sheif/Al Manara area so only about 10/15 minutes by car. Hope that helps!

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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 19:24

Funky Monkeys above Safestway on Sheikh Zayed road. Get out at Business Bay metro station and cross over bridge. Very short walk from there x

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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 14:23

Wonderful news!! So happy for you!! Relayed your story to my husband last night who is also so happy for you!! xx

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