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Latest post on 18 October 2013 - 12:28
The Shangri La outside Muscat (Barr Al Jissah) is perfect for families.
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Latest post on 17 October 2013 - 11:13
Back to the OP's question, does anyone know if the post offices are open today? How about Saturday?
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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 20:20
All gone. Jebel Ali used to be fantastic until it was ruined by yet another unfinished development. :( The Al Sufouh beach is the last one now. Or Open Beach on a weekday.
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 16:57
Best thing to do is rifle through the web for entrance exams from all over, UK and Oz. Worked for us as it gave LO a great wide range of question types and practice.
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 20:29
DH is complaining of what is likely a hernia. Anyone with significant others who have had the same and had treatment here?
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 20:35
Phew! THANKS! :)
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Latest post on 04 September 2013 - 20:33
Last minute jitters about forgetting things. Do DC students wear ties in yr 7? TIA
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 20:29
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2013/aug/30/pocket-money-how-much Found this interesting, and depressing! The comments are priceless. It's an old topic, I know, but when the kids can't work part time here when they're teenagers, it becomes all the more important. my teen has a part-time job, as does his friend... Interesting! I won't ask for details but in what field?
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 16:54
A bit hit and miss, unfortunately. Bottomless coffee tasted like fairy liquid, cappuccino very good, salmon salad VERY poor, rocket salad so so. Will stick to scones and cappa next time, I think. How's the fry up breakfast? Anyone tried?
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Latest post on 30 August 2013 - 12:28
I noticed Mugg and Bean has opened in Umm Sequiem, in the new Waitrose. We ate in the old one in DFC a long time ago and wanted to ask for reviews of their lunch menu. Even to pop in for tea and scones. Anyone bean yet!?
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 18:38
If you have a few investments with HSBC, you might qualify for a Premier account (350,000 AED or more). Then transfers globally between HSBC accounts are free. With HSBC Advance the fee is US$7 per transfer. Not sure about best rates though. I imagine they're all nearly the same. HTH
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 18:22
Or you could save yourself a bundle and download Kingsoft Office for free. Does most of the same stuff as MS Office.
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Latest post on 15 August 2013 - 16:51
Does anyone know the contact details of a laundry service in Satwa that could collect and deliver (and clean in between!) duvets and bedspreads? Thanks in advance We use three star laundry. Approaching from Jumeira, it's on the right, not quite bit nearly opposite the little park. HTH
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Latest post on 11 August 2013 - 13:29
Try this number: 04 3376686. Lahej Gas.
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Latest post on 05 July 2013 - 17:48
Love Russell Brand, his intellectualism and self confidence is often misunderstood or misrepresented. If that was me, I would have walked out when they called me Willie...he handled it brilliantly, those anchors are pretty useless. What was she thinking? Willy Russell....Willy Brandt....?
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 08:24
Only Du is available in the Ranches, it depends if you upload/ download a lot, I would go for the 100mbps, and highly recommend a strong router that covers the entire house ( I bought mine from Sharaf DG in Times Square) about 10mins drive from the Ranches, they are also in Dubai Mall. Reception for phones using Etisalat (phone carrier) is not too good as there are not as many transmitters as the area is Du ( the alternative carrier) Good Luck, we love living there, especially nice in the cooler months :) Sophie, we have terrible speed/coverage problems after upgrading to 16mbs. What router do you recommend? TIA
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 21:26
Dr Gregor Kowal at CHMC Dubai Healthcare City is reasonable and caring. He is German, though, not American.
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 20:39
PS, you'll be up against some seriously qualified candidates from South Asia and the Philippines. That's why the pay is so low here for those positions. For decent pay, you'd need to be looking at executive secretary/assistant jobs, which need a few years experience. The international schools here hire now and again, but again the salary will be a shock to you! HTH
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 08:41
Thank you everyone, will have a look today.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 21:05
Thanks roysie. Where is the camel chocolate stall in Dubai Mall?
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 19:33
That's funny, more in the same boat! DS has got a choice of Titanic (?) or Bugsy Malone. He can go in in one of DH's jackets I suppose...bit lame though!
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 14:46
Received email, deep relief!
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 18:43
I think the Pursuit Games one has a lower age limit of 10, better check them first. Wafi, I think, has no such restrictions.
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 16:21
I know, I know...arggh the trouble they cause when they're here and then when they're not!!! LOL Thanks bb. We wouldn't be hiding anything as this is the company rule. As long as you are sponsoring your daughter (here or not) you get the corresponding housing allowance. We've been in the same place a long time and really don't want the trouble of moving, or paying a huge difference to stay put! i quite agreed that moving is a pain... but you have to think about that in order to her to remain sponsored when the visa is up for renewal, you have to be here to do the medical test after you reach 18, obviously if the renewal was up in the wrong timings etc, she wouldnt be able to just pop back on a plane to do the testing. you cant do them that much in advance when it may be convenient like in a holiday etc.
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 16:01
Thanks bb. We wouldn't be hiding anything as this is the company rule. As long as you are sponsoring your daughter (here or not) you get the corresponding housing allowance. We've been in the same place a long time and really don't want the trouble of moving, or paying a huge difference to stay put!
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 14:44
Thanks Sakhifa. Is there a minimum stay or simply the stamp in her passport that's needed?
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:30
Yes, back now...wonder how much I've lost....
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 10:42
I've just spoken to Dubai College and an email will be sent out this morning. Saved me the trouble! Thanks.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 08:40
Call them tomorrow! Thanks. I'm assuming from the lack of response that those concerned parents are in the same boat as myself!
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Latest post on 21 December 2012 - 10:55
So sorry to hear that. We have been going through the same thing, with self-harm going on too, it's desperately stressful, I know. We have found Denese Macdonald to be exceptionally sensitive to these matters. She's based in the Dubai Community Health Centre, near Nicolas and Asp on Beach Rd. Link: http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=19 I really hope things work out for you and your son. H
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 17:31
Thanks so much hiccups. I see the parachuting ends no later than 2pm, on their site. Will hope for best and give it a go. Wish me luck! Sat is the 1st, Sun is the 2nd (National day) normally Sat/Sun isn't too bad but with Nat Day and Parachuting Champs on at that end who can say? If you're driving plan to park further away or valet and if you're in a cab get out once there is decent pavement and walk if the traffic is stuck.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 21:06
My daughter could teach you. She's quite handy on the piano and has the usual questionable teenage tastes! Whereabouts are you?
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 20:23
Harri - did you actually see the other replies you received from people who had taken the trouble to reply to you? Sorry, my reply was meant to be directed to everyone who replied. I should have created a new message. Apologies and thanks again for the advice.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 20:06
Various studies show that the sleep pattern during teenage changes. I've read a study, about 10 years ago, showing that teenagers are actually at their high energy level around 10pm. A new research suggests that the hormonal upheaval of puberty could be causing adolescents to experience troubles in their sleep patterns. Yet, as the school rythm doesn't allow them to sleep late, they need to find a balance. My first reaction to your post, Harrimayne, was : Do you really want to put chemicals in your teenage child, and do you really want to give her the habit to relly on a pill to sleep ? Also, you didn't mention her age. I would consider it differently if she is 13, 15 or 17. Maybe, if you didn't already do so, be firm on timing and the use of any screen activity : TV, computer, facebook, skype, twitter and BBM. My personal experience : Unless you really take them off her room, it is most likely that the temptation of using them is to strong. Your child might obey you for a while, but unless they stopped long enough to take the habit, they are reached out by friends and start to reply to them again. (Ok, I admit, I am strongly against BBM for teenagers). Several studies also show that people allowing themselves some time (around 1 hour) in a calm environment before going to bed are falling asleep much faster. So, maybe having your daughter giving you any communication tools about 1 to 2 hours before sleep time will help her. Also, ask her to read a book, and give her the most boring book she can ever encounter. Usually, it works well to fall asleep. At one point, my eldest DS asked also for pills. The answer of my DH was always the same : Take your math manual and read it. Within less than a week, any of his sleep disorders disappeared. Other solution I would suggest is to have her learn self-hypnosis. I teach it to clients who have such difficulties and get great results. Then, if all this won't work, I would definitely see a MD, as it might be something that needs to be followed. HTH Thanks for the advice, it's very welcome. DD is 16 and while we did restrict the BB and laptop when she was younger, we let it slide as she got older. That was our mistake probably. We'll try hiding the modem first, see how that goes!
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 10:19
I wouldn't go near AAA. Something always goes wrong with the car 1 week, 2 weeks after getting it back. I've used these guys, small garage, very reasonable, but do take a while to get the job done. Catalytic convertor needed replaced on old Pathfinder, Nissan service center quoted 8000 Dhs, these guys did it for 1400 Dhs. No issues since. http://a2b-garage.com/
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 19:44
My main one till now has been HSBC. That together with Air Miles card and the points build up in Spinneys!
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 19:43
I've just signed up for the Mashreq Titanium Smart Card. They say it gives 10% cashback on education fee purchases. Sounds too good to be true, but I'll try it when it comes and see how it goes. The offer is valid only till January 31.
 
 
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