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Latest post on 03 July 2015 - 12:46
Anyone?
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Latest post on 15 April 2015 - 14:04
On top of this Dovecote are also charging 1000 dhs for assessments. No thank you.
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Latest post on 13 April 2015 - 20:02
I think the school you're referring to is Dovecote Green Primary School in the Green community. It's open now but only one class. It will open properly next September.
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 12:39
2 bedroom flat for a family of three and a maid? bit tight isn't it? It's actually a family of 2 and a maid. Useless post as always.
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 08:25
Its ridiculous. I wish my contract covered housing rather than education... or both! :biggrin:
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 07:06
Is this really a question? The answer is pretty simple. Most of the maids you call are working so while they juggle their work they are also talking to you. Why waste your time with a 20 minute telephone interview only to find out in the end the employer is a nationality you don't want to work with? Are you saying you dont have nationality preferences when you look for work? Seriously? C'mon. These posts are so censored and politically correct that they are hardly the truth!
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 06:59
Thanks Lolacat. I thought the same but then again my logical interpretations gave up soon after I moved here :lol:
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 16:13
Sorry to hear that Asti. What field are you in and how are you applying? Gulftalent/recruiter/directly
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 16:12
Wow great tips. Thank you so much ladies. I've asked her to have a read of this thread to help her out :)
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 15:59
Still nothing?
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 10:29
I'm just trying to book some tickets and it says for the event the age limit is 3-6. Does that mean children are unaccompanied? i wanted to book tickets for us to go as a family. Am I just having mummy brain right now?
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 08:27
Stop thinking, stop doubting yourself. And pick up where you left off. That would be my advice. She will be amazed of how quick she will pick up things again. And 18 months is not that long.. Wish her luck! Nice simple advice. Thank you. I shall pass it on. :) I hope others can share too their experiences and advice.
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 08:23
Thanks 2nd baby! My friends are moving to Marina soon and their DD will go to school at VH. I also have my DS registered there... I really like it!
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 21:06
Is anyone here using the Victory Heights Primary school bus? What time is pick up in marina? TIA.
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 11:48
Where do I go for personal loans in dubai? Khawoosha please enquire in Geant. You have to go to the customer service till. They deal with all loans there. If they seem hesitant to help please dont give up. Ask them for a loan. As you know English is not everyones first language here.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:17
and the case is solved. Thank you!
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:16
What is the annual fee on the NBD platinum card? Is it 700 dhs? Is the Emirates Islamic equiv better?
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:13
I have no idea. I wasn't there. i'm just extremely nosey so trying to find out who he is. I
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:12
I'm nearly in my 30's, divorced and single as **** :biggrin: Can I join in? <em>edited by Hungry_Caterpillar on 05/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:09
Everyone is talking about him on Facebook. He went up on the stage. Who is he? So confused.
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Latest post on 05 April 2015 - 14:06
Who is fit Phil?
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 17:02
My little one's personality is the same so I understand how you feel. I find he's more acceptant if I sit down and talk him through a change thats about to occur. I'll explain it to him and what he will do. I ask him if he can please do it for me. I show videos, read him related books. For example right now we're reading a story book about potty training. Goodluck!
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 16:55
Probably because people became 'silent members'...? :angel: edited by Haim on 02/04/2015 Probably because what?
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 16:44
I didnt mean parent being physically called in although as a working parent myself if my sons nursery called us in once a month to talk about his progress, I'd be very happy to go. Essentially what I mean is a school climate and structure that supports family involvement. Things like childrens work being sent home regularly, parents being included during major changes within the school, getting back to parent concerns in a timely manner, fundraising events, newsletters, bring a parent to school day and so on. As an example in the UK our school had an online resource centre that provided parents with materials on issues of concern such as child development, special education, health and safety, danger of drugs etc. It was very informative for parents. Parent involvement isnt just calling in parents to the school all the time which I understand can be difficult for some. <em>edited by Hungry_Caterpillar on 04/04/2015</em>
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 16:32
Can you still advertise in the community section? Try there. People will start finding other free headings in Dubizzle to post under sooner or later.
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 16:30
I was appalled to see how EXTRA dangerously people were driving today on SZR. I dont understand the logic. "Its a sandstorm... lets go and drive even more stupidly than we usually do..." :confused:
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 20:46
I've just ordered some perfumes from strawberrynet.com. Fingers crossed that they are genuine products! Yikes! I know alot of ladies here have used this particular website... any idea on how long it takes to receive items?
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 20:44
I second Kyra in the gold and diamond park... that reminds me I wanted to get my upper ear pierced!
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 15:16
I do like his new song with naughty boy!
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 14:04
I'm desperate for my Gucci Rush! :cry:
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 13:59
I wrote them an email after my order to let them know that they should only deliver if the items are genuine otherwise I will report them and have the site shut down. They replied by saying of course their products were real and why would they risk getting into trouble with the authorities? I then asked them for a contact telephone number for their business as theres only an email address on their site. They never got back to me! They seem to be running a smart con. The website is set up from Japan so it has no links to Dubai. Once the item is delivered, its its fake and you report them nothing can be done. There isnt a telephone number or a registered business address to trace. You cant trace the website either as its cleverly set up in Japan. Avoid!
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 16:51
Hello diamonds bye: I have a 2.5 year old and sometimes find juggling just one child with full time work a challenge and thats with having a full time nanny at home. In terms of school help if you dont want to hire a maid then you can enrol your eldest into after school clubs and the youngest into full day care at the nursery. Pick up and drop offs can be shared between yourself and DH. Workwise there isnt much besides working in a school that can provide flexible working conditions. Having said that I recently moved from a school environment to a large FMCG. They have a relaxed environment and they offer options of working from home upto twice a week. Another option would be start your own business if you have a desired skill set. I dont think you should feel pressured to work just so that family and friends ease their expectations. I wouldnt want to leave my children and DH for months on end nor would I want to take my children out of school. Its a pretty simple explanation.
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Latest post on 30 March 2015 - 12:20
Oh wow thank you for letting me know! I'll try the website you just suggested.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 10:47
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.
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Latest post on 26 March 2015 - 10:45
Unfortunately I've just been told they've decided to hold off announcing till the new term :angry:
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 12:07
Someone else also mentioned Green Community to me as the new location. Green community is near DIP. Not long till we find out! I feel sorry for those parents who have been forced to pay a deposit one week before they announce their relocation.
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 11:47
Hi ladies, DS loves marine life and water parks and so we are taking him to Atlantis for a 2 day staycation. I want to make the most of our time there and wanted to find out if there's anything you recommend doing or avoiding while there? Has anyone attended their Easter celebrations in the past? Are they good? Dining wise what's affordable there? Thanks!
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 20:01
So sad. Why is is happening so often nowadays?
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 19:59
When I called the school they told me 'the new school will definitely be somewhere in Dubai' as if I had Al Ain in mind!
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Latest post on 24 March 2015 - 19:48
Does anyone have information yet?
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 13:44
I don't think Pakistani's are even allowed to be employed as maids here.
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Latest post on 18 March 2015 - 08:20
Thats not very fair is it? Location is also a big consideration when choosing a school. How can you just decide without knowing where it will even be? Have you called the registrar and asked to have the deadline pushed till the announcement next week. If they are making such impractical rules about securing a spot before they announce the relocation it makes me wonder if the school is somewhere out in the sticks.
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 17:05
Do they deliver anywhere yet? Maybe you could get a careem to collect it? &lt;clutching at straws&gt; They said they can do it! Wohoooo! :lol: :party:
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 17:05
BTW Pie Face deliver only within Dubai Marina. Thanks for the Careem tip! :biggrin: <em>edited by Hungry_Caterpillar on 17/03/2015</em>
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 16:50
This made me hungry so I called Pieface but they don't deliver to me! :cry:
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 16:33
I'm looking to take DS on the monorail to Atlantis. Is the monorail still running 7 days a week? Can someone please help me with directions to find the 'Palm Gateway' station parking. Is the parking there free? I'm a bit simple when it comes to getting to new places. Do you think it would be better to just park at Atlantis and take him on the monorail at some point of the day? Whether we park at Atlantis or Palm Gateway we will still end up needing to get return monorail tickets.
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 16:28
Thank you Hungry_caterpillar By the way sorry for the misspelling in title by the way.. (wanted to wright "choice to share" ended up writing chare) that what having kids does to you...:biggrin::) Oh yes it certainly does! :lol:
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 16:07
I hope your LO gets better soon. I would highly recommend Dr Talal Farha. He's so kind and gentle. When he first met my DS he put a nursery rhyme on from Youtube. He took his time getting to know DS and he wasn't at all pushy. He asked for DS's permission before checking him and although DS was absolutely silent he felt safe. He smiled and nodded back to Dr Talal. If you need someone a bit more central then Dr Rania at Infinity Clinic in Jumeirah is also absolutely lovely. Good luck.
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 14:44
Talabat.com
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 12:14
I go to golds gym. Its 345 dhs a month with unlimited classes.
 
 
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