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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 15:09
Thankyou! I'm happy to hear that as we are also Arab by origin but as we were born & raised in the UK our Arabic is not perfect but we want our kids to learn as much Arabic as possible. We can read & write to a certain level & we both speak the language in our respective dialects, my son also understands & speaks it as a second language. I think they didn't mention it as we have British passports, so they must have assumed we would go for the Arabic for non-Arabs...I will email them to let them know what we want. Thanks so much for that ☺️ Sounds like your background is similar to mine, in which case if I was you I would push for Arabic for Arabs. At GWPS they have different level groups within Arabic for Arabs, it's not that all children take the same because they recognise that there are children that move to Dubai as Arabs but don't speak Arabic, but have to take Arabic for Arabs so they try to accomodate. As long as you know the basics then you can help with the homework and might find that you learn some things yourself...or at least that's certainly the case with me as I speak our dialect of Arabic but struggle with reading and writing! I told them that we have British passports but I want my daughter to take Arabic for Arabs as we are originally Arabs and that was never an issue with the school. Worst case you always have the option to fall back on your British passports and ask for your children to be moved to Arabic for non-Arabs later in the year (I know people that have done this). If you have decided on GWPS, you'll find that the Arabic teachers are quite personable with the parents and will call to speak to you at any time on your child's progress which is reassuring as they tell you the areas where they may need particular focus. That's great. I've just emailed the registrar about it & hopefully we will be accepting their offer this week ? So happy that's out of the way! Can I just ask where do parents whose kids go to gwps or nearby schools live? We had a quick look and found that the area (jumeirah) is quite expensive! I know they have buses but, if we have to use it, I don't want my child in the bus for too long... If you're not insistent on villa living then apartments on the GWPS side of Shk Zayed road are not very expensive if you pick an older building... we used to stay in Jumeirah Skyline Residence and our rents were AED 110 for a 3 bedroom however if you want to go for villas then you will need to look for villas in satwa or al badaa for cheaper rents... but be warned the area is not the best for families as they have many of the older villas being used as shared accommodation among single women, bachelors, etc.
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 11:44
i have used Ritu at Creative Box [url=http://www.creativeboxdubai.com/'>link[/url'> she does custom made designs and then you can control costs depending on what quality and quantity of paper you use... was very pleased with her designs
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 08:41
it will be available in every single cafeteria from the start of ramadan... *sighhh but if you want it like for now just head straight to Meena Bazaar in Bur Dubai and most of the street cafeterias there serve them
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 16:56
hi some options you can consider for indoor include: - www.dj-academy.ae/ in Al Quoz... they rent out their whole studio and its amazing for a dance party sorta feel - jamjar in Al Quoz... they also rent out their facility though the theme would need to be art based as you would need to purchase canvases from them - al serkal avenue... though this is not super cheap if you're open to having the event in a hotel lots of 3star hotels offer their facilities for as cheap as 80dhs per head... but that would include the food... for outdoor i wouldnt advise the same till at least October/November as it's just wayyyyy too hot if you need any further help with regards to the party pls feel free to pop me a line on horizonmum2@gmail.com
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Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 11:37
hi tayssii... pop me an email on horizonmum2 at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 19 May 2015 - 10:04
most halls are linked to hotels or restaurants and in the least you would need to order f&b from them in exchange for use of the hall... alternatively have a look at some of the clubs... such as India Club, Iranian Club, etc... they all have halls that they hire out (normally only to members... but they will probably make an exception for the right price)... India Club for example, have a lovely large hall called their Crystal Ballroom which can accommodate 150 people and their f&b charges start at AED 55 for a buffet I'm not sure how the rental system of school halls work... but worth asking some of the larger schools in your area...
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 16:03
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 16:03
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 10:20
just saw this in Matalan at their branch in Lamcy... they might have it at their other branches as well... sorry didn't bother checking the price as my girls are already over the princess phase... but worth giving them a call... here's the link for the product on their UK page if you want to see if before you head to the store here [url=http://www.matalan.co.uk/discover/character-shop/disney-princess/s2589183/kids-disney-ariel-dress-up--4-9yrs'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 03 May 2015 - 08:11
hi does anyone still have the girl outfits available...
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Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 09:08
to be honest it would need to be wherever is the quickest... that has a direct flight from dubai... would really appreciate the contact details of any agents you might have used as well thanks again Much as I love the North, I would suggest getting married in the South. Sorry I can't help with any agents though. Have you tried any of the big hotels around Larnaca? not yet... looking for any referrals... GE i know you're quite the Cyprus expert :-) any particular hotels or agents that you would recommend?
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Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 08:04
to be honest it would need to be wherever is the quickest... that has a direct flight from dubai... would really appreciate the contact details of any agents you might have used as well thanks again
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 08:57
cheapest ones are available at union coop
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 08:02
thanks pollydxb ... will get in touch with them... anyone else here have any recommendations... we're looking for something quick and easy and to get an understanding of all the paperwork involved... is it then easy to get the certificate attested here?
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Latest post on 27 April 2015 - 17:31
hi all... need all the info possible on getting married in cyprus... thanks!
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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 12:25
hi i'm a wedding planner and would strongly recommend The Dawn Patrol... google them... amazing band (originally scottish)...
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 12:49
can u forward his cv to me horizonmum2 at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 12:48
patchi do cute small chocolate boxes with two chocolates and a few sugar almonds for around AED 20/- per box... Do they? Was in patchi two days ago and all they showed me were the 40dhs and 60dhs ones. Would be exactly what I need if they do. happy to send you pictures of ones that i've done with patchi before (i organise events so do this quite often!)... can u pop me a mail on horizonmum2 at gmail dot com and i'll send you the pictures and codes
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 09:50
patchi do cute small chocolate boxes with two chocolates and a few sugar almonds for around AED 20/- per box...
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Latest post on 13 April 2015 - 09:19
HorizonMum2: We are planning on doing the next one...... Did you sell a lot of stuff? Worth it? (as the fee is 270dhs!!) Any issues? How was it getting your stuff into the park? How far do you have to go from the car park? Do you need a trolley? Any other advice? - Yes you will end up selling a lot!! people (other stall holders) start buying even before the damn gates open to the general public... - Try and pack your items into suitcases or trolley bags instead of boxes... this will make transporting stuff from car park to your table inside muchhhh easier... else if you're struggling they do have men with trolleys available to transport your items for a nominal charge The whole day is a staged process... follow my steps below to organise yourself better... - get there by 5:30am and off load all your items from your car right in front of the gate area... one person needs to hold a place in the registration queue (which would already have a substantial number of people by that time)... the other person can then go park the car and rejoin later - the registration counter starts at 6am (although the queue builds up earlier)... you will need to bring a print out of your confirmed booking slip and any change if you need to purchase extra tickets... you are given two complimentary tickets with every table booking - once you have your tickets you can then enter through the gates... at this point only stall holders are allowed to enter... the general public is only allowed entry around 8am - try and choose a table under some tree shade (remember that the shade will change during the day!) - you can use some space in front of your table (around 1m) and 1/2m on either side of your table to display items... bring mats to lay items on the floor in front of your table and clothing rails to display clothes on the sides of your stand (if you're selling clothes) - other stall holders and some veteran flea market junkies will have gained entry either by taking a table or some other means and will start asking you to sell items to them... no idea what they do with these... they probably buy them from you at one price and sell at a higher price on their own tables... who knows!!?? anyway, if you dont want to sell at this time you can refuse and tell them ur still setting up so come back at 8am - at 8am though be prepared for all **** to break loose coz around 1000 people enter the park at that time ... mostly cab drivers, maids, gardeners, etc... and this lot stay till around 10am... after this the crowd is mostly families visiting the park, etc. - items that sell really well are mobiles, electronics, cameras, dvds, electronic games, laptops, etc... clothes both kids and adults, shoes, toys, etc... items that don't sell well are books and anything you're looking to get a decent price on! - make sure you have change... i always take with me a hip purse that will be on me the whole time (beware of pickpockets) and start the day with a float of 25dhs in 1dhs coins, 75dhs in 5dhs notes, 100dhs in 10dhs notes, 100dhs in 20dhs notes, 100dhs in 50dhs notes, 100dhs in 100dhs note - ideally you want to share the table with a friend... that way they have two people from their side and you have two people from your side and at any given point in time you have four pairs of eyes and hands on the stall (which is highly recommended!) let me know if you need any additional info! <em>edited by HorizonMum2 on 13/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 11:37
try the cafe at ACE hardware... they usually buy back the book you purchased from them at half the price... so maybe they would consider your collection
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 11:34
i just took part in the one in april at zabeel park... huge crowds, awesome day! not sure if they are having one in May or not... unfortunately they don't post it up till the last week of the previous month so you would need to wait for the week of 26th April to see if it's on or not... if it is then it will be on Saturday, 2nd May... in the past they have had indoor flea markets but that is usually for the hotter months - June/July/August...
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 13:09
yes you can... Kempinski have villas on the Palm that you can do just that!
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 08:07
i'm a wedding planner and have worked with some fabulous photographers... some were good but like you mentioned take AGES to deliver... so now I'm avoiding those like the plague... but to date the best ones I've worked with who have been quick efficient and easy to work with have been Melrish!
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Latest post on 06 April 2015 - 08:04
mailed you... feel free to remove your address now
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 12:03
i have one 2inch diameter scalloped punch you could borrow... purchased mine from a craft store... but happy to let you borrow it... we are based in jumeirah 2
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 08:50
a fellow mum at our school is a freelance personal stylist and her rates are quite reasonable... if you'd like to get in touch with her let me know and i'll pass on her details...
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 14:23
i have no idea why my post got thumbed down... shucks!! anywaysss all information about upcoming flea markets can be obtained on the dubai flea market website [url=http://www.dubai-fleamarket.com/'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 08:52
there's one at zabeel park this saturday... the monthly flea market (it used to be in safa park but has moved to zabeel ever since the canal project was underway)... we've taken a table at it to get rid of some stuff
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Latest post on 01 April 2015 - 08:02
Does anyone know where / if I can get some decorations and, more importantly, a chocolate egg, that's a step above what you get in Spinneys?? if you're okay with pre loved decorations i'm selling a whole bunch of them (was used at an Easter themed bday last year for my DD whose bday falls around that time)... I can send you pictures of what I have... mostly card cutouts of bunnies, eggs, rabbits... and a few large felt eggs mail me on horizonmum2@gmail.com if interested... we live in jumeirah 2
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 10:06
not sure if you can stretch your budget to 210... but there are the wasl villas next to wasl park that have a couple of villas available... i have the number of the real estate agent that deals with them if you can consider the higher budget... mail me on horizonmum2@gmail.com they have access to shared pool and gym... very spacious villa but the garden space is small
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 07:42
there's not much of a view but TresInd at Radisson Royal Hotel on Shk Zayed Rd do a great new take on traditional indian cuisine... all the cooking is based on molecular gastronomy (eg. using liquid nitrogen, etc.) so it really is quite a culinary delight... we tried them out at Taste of Dubai this year and were absolutely floored!
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 16:20
i have one you could borrow... it's a size 16 though... a long coat type...
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 12:04
Hi HorizonMum2: I'm sure you've already tried this but I was in a similar situation as you and bought a Drake ticket from Dubizzle for my daughter which worked out well. I'm sure there are tickets being sold there. Best of luck! thank you so much... we're all sorted now thanks! the ladies on the forum came to the rescue... the ones on dubizzle are being sold at ridiculous prices!
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 12:02
what are you working as... if i may ask... maybe someone on here would know of a more challenging position you could apply for
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 10:08
In Dragonmart there is a shop that sells all sorts of bags gift/shopping type... these are the details Zhongdi trading (Shop No. FAAA22 or Shop No. GBB 10,11)
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:44
er, in a knockout tournament, the only match that counts in the last one..... :D sorry but i fall into the ranks of those that dont swap sides that easily... :-) now will tune back into the match once the IPL starts! :-)
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:42
mailed the person... but no response... hope i got the address down right
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:28
looks like the blues bled out..... Come on All Blacks.... ;) well... they went down fighting! :-) kudos to the team for maintaining #1 qualifying position!! not fair to judge any team by just a single match... let's now wait for the finals and see both the down under teams battle it out! may the best team win!!
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 15:09
This lady is selling one. : thank u ssssssssssssssoooo much...
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 14:52
well we crossed 200... gives me some hope... anyway... even if they dont win... the boys in blue have played some remarkable cricket over the past month... very proud of them!
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 14:40
This is not meant a negative comment I'm genuinely interested to know... Are there grown up ladies here who are attending the 1D concert? I thought they were of a tween sensation. I know a few people who are taking 4 and 5 year olds to the concert... the mind boggles! Well at least mine does anyway... i don't really see anything wrong in that... not sure if you have kids or how old they are but these days the 4-5yr olds are already quite hooked onto music! my 3yr old already sings along to Katy Perry, 1D, Bieber, etc. all thanks to her older sister... this is a chance for the children to see / listen to the music LIVE and yes i know the show runs late (but heh they're on spring break!) my Dad took me for my first concert when i was really young ... and i turned out ok! ;-)
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 14:14
great partnership at the moment
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 13:24
looks like the blues are bleeding at the moment...... ouch we'll recover... just waiting for a steady hand at the bat... i was hoping that would be Sharma's but he just proved me wrong...
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 13:24
try party citi (mirdiff)
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 13:24
getting desperate now... all i'm looking for is a single ticket...
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 10:45
:-)
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 08:09
thankfully my DD is at an age where she's only bothered about the music and not the artists! phewwww... or else we'd have a lot of drama to deal with!
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 08:06
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 08:05
I'm looking for a single bronze as well!!! please ping me at horizonmum2@gmail.com
 
 
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