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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 13:44
NewbieD, we are at the same school. Agree that masterchef doesnt provide best quality, but there were certain dishes my children enjoyed so we chose those on an ad hoc basis, as a nice break from our packed lunch optins. However most of the time at least one of them did not have time to eat all of it, let alone half! So personally am not convinced they will have time to eat 3 courses, and nor do I necessarily want to commit to every day, i liked the option of selecting!
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 09:50
Hi, Claire moved to France instead :) good luck with your move!
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Latest post on 30 September 2014 - 10:01
Totally having the same thoughts. Been here since 2002, both dh and i work, but with mortgage and school fees, and the constant daily battle dubai life now seems to be, we would love to escape. But where to is the big Q!
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 23:32
We were recently in SL in talpe, just past galle. Paid usd90 (11.7k lkr) for the trip on the highway inc tolls, in a super modern a/c van, bentota is much closer. Contact is Sam [email protected]. Highly recommed him. Pllease tell him julia from alfie's in talpe recommended him amd hioefully he will do you a good deal. Enjoy!
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Latest post on 29 June 2014 - 13:33
Hi. Actually they are affected by different monsoons, with phiket being wet in august and koh samui being dryer (its high season there). I have been to both in august. - phuket was def wetter with some days mainly rainy, but it was warm and it certainly didnt affect my holiday too much. We were in koh samui last year and it was perfect - rain every day in terms of short very strong downpours, but the rest of the time gorgeous. Depends what you want to do really!
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 14:19
Hi, i have just had word from Kings' that these changes do not impact them, for local schools only. Their admissions policy remains unchanged with full KHDA approval. This would back up the position of Horizon mentioned earlier in the thread
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 13:59
Is this just for new admissins or does it affect existing years? Ie will they want to reshuffle all around?
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 09:02
Not sure about pizza, but the sweet connection has a good selection of gluten free stuff. I have found some excellent bread though - its part baked, sold in spinneys and dubai herbal centre. Brand is shar (sp?!) yellow packaging. They do all sorts of loaves/rolls, you just finish them off in the oven. Was impressed!
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 15:09
It's out of their hands really, the initial calendar was approved. KHDA have come back asking for changes to an already approved calendar. Not a lot they can do! I would not move any flights, just write to the head explaining the reason for any absence.
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 14:55
Hi, they have just posted on the communicator. Seems that they may have to change the start and end date of term 2 by a day or so. Thats all hopefully!
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 21:08
Thanks!
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 13:33
Axelle, sure. Thanks <em>edited by JulesLC on 21/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 April 2014 - 13:32
Axelle, sure. My email is jules dot ward at hotmail dot com. Please let me know once you have noted it so that i can remove it. Thanks
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 20:54
Newbie D - where are you hearing that re kings? We are at the school and the only thing they have said may change are the dates for the spring holidays.
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 09:17
Hi, yes police and emaar have both been involved. Emaar keep saying they are increasing security, yet this keeps happening!
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Latest post on 07 April 2014 - 20:25
Unfortunately another house was broken into last night in saheel 1, backing on to the same small park i mentioned in my previous post (nr st 1). Again, family was upstairs sleeping and intruders forced open the family room door. I cannot believe that this is still happening. Emaar said they had stepped up patrols. Clearly not in the night when its needed! I have written again to emaar with some suggestions. I would like to see cctv, some sort of proper monitoring of who goes in and out, proper residents ids (this would also help the problem of non AR residents using our facilities as well). Does anyone know amyone in the press that could do a feature on this? I'm sure some negative press might get them moving!
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Latest post on 04 April 2014 - 07:43
We are on saheel st near st 1 and the house opposite us that backs on to a small park was broken into at noght. I spoke with emaar security who said they think it was an inside job ie maid or gardener related. I'm not convinced. I think we all need to make a bit of noise on this, write to [email protected]. Personally i think the security is pretty poor, anyone can drive in. I wonder if when they finish fixing the fence properly that will help, but i think we are sufffering as we are the most accessible community. It makes me very nervous to be honest. We are fixing additional locks, and DH plans on installing security lights as well.
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 15:15
Thank you so much, that is super helpful! Yes it is just DH and I as shareholders.
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Latest post on 18 March 2014 - 20:05
Thanks ladies. Yes at the time they were ok with this, but warned us the rules would be changing. Hsbc is who are current mortgage is with, and am sick of paying their rates, especially as they offer new mortgages at much more competitive rates! Despite asking and writing to them, no luck. So looking at other options but not many banks can get their head around this one! Grrrr
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Latest post on 16 March 2014 - 15:30
The discount doesnt apply to BR picks though! But so much easier to order online
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 08:50
Hi, yes he is full time with us, we sponsor him but he lives out. He has his own car but uses ours for the school runs. Drivers are anything from 3500, depending on nationality it seems. So we use him for all sorts of odd jobs for example, then also for events where we dont want to rely on taxis - llike eric tomorrow night!!
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 08:47
Hi, we went in august. Avoid the east coast at that time of year. Make sure your hotel heats their pool!! Its lovely weather for doing things, but gets cool from about 3.30/4. Perfect escape from here tho!! (We also went with 2 young boys who spent their days zooking around on their bikes!!!)
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 08:45
Hi dollybird, please can you email me his contacts? Does he work for a company? We are frustrated with ours, these cos always start off well then become useless!! We are in saheel thank you
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 08:55
Hi, the only real solution we found was to hire a driver. My 2 finish at different times except thursday, so with a driver we can manage that. Also he can take them to after school activities or play dates with our helper if needed. Mine are also in the same year group as you and i also work full time. There are also odd mornings that either DH or i can't do drop off due to work commitments so he is available then too. Plus you can then use him for odd jobs, washing cars etc....
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Latest post on 27 February 2014 - 13:45
What we would love to do is add a bedroom above the garage. Has anyone tried that at all? We are in saheel. Thanks
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 19:55
Check out bigchicken's no of posts - seems like advertising to me!
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 13:38
For all of you that bought the app and are not enjoying it like me (just couldnt seem to figure out what was in it very easily!) they have happily swapped it for the book version
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Latest post on 21 February 2014 - 12:26
Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 06 February 2014 - 12:25
Umm suqueim all the way to AR all clear too!
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 14:56
Dolleymaison, i think you are right. Its hessa st and 611 that are closed according to the map, although the text says umm suqueim and smbz. Doesnt help does it.
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 20:44
Nightmare!! All last min as well! I work in difc and will be out for meetings - dont think i will be able to get back in at 2! And thurs, seems like its the 611 and hessa st, gulf news i dont think is correct. Best map seems to be in emirates 24/7. Ludicrous the whole thing, especially if schools have to close
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 13:34
Hi, it's pretty straightforward - a supervised play session where you can stay in the room as well (although if your LO is happy you can step out). There are plenty of different activities set up and the assessors will just mingle around to interact with the children. All the teachers are lovely and really try to make the children feel at ease. Good luck Ps i think we know each other (difc!) so feel free to give me a shout offline if you want more info!!
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 13:16
Lucky you! Glad it worked out, i guess we dont work for the same bank :). What ammunition did you use?
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 10:33
The russian - i am in exactly the same position! I posted a similar thread on this yesterday. I also spoke to our HR, was told we have to follow central bank rules. Its so frustrating as does not apply to us - we are in DIFC amd the stock market is closed on sunday anyway!! And kids are home from school obviously....
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 16:07
Problem is we are a 100% owned subsidiary, so am not sure that would work. It is def not fair!
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 16:04
Our weekend is fri/sat, but they seem to have ignored that fact!! Obviously for some of the branches, they have fri off. I dont see why they cant do it like that!
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Latest post on 07 January 2014 - 15:54
Hi - for the second time now, we are missing out on a public holiday. I work for a UAE bank (though not in a branch) and the company follows Central Bank guidelines. So for the second time, everyone in a branch will benefit from the public hol declared for Sat, and all the rest of the employees will not get a holiday at all. Is there anything we can do about it? We are a DIFC subsidiary as well. Ministry of labour? The last time this happened, i heard the central bank actually gave itself the sunday off anyway! Grrrr. Am so fed up, esp as kids will be off school and they spend enough time with the maid anyway!
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Latest post on 30 December 2013 - 19:19
Hi - enjoy, would also love to hear your review, and also on which seats to avoid - looking at silver A side, but cant work out if there are any pillars or anything obstructing views! Tried calling ticketmaster with no joy...thank you!
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Latest post on 30 December 2013 - 08:45
Hi, i have a virtually unused copy for sale, includes CD. Based in AR if you are interested
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Latest post on 27 December 2013 - 19:51
Snow white was excellent i thought. Agree that DUCTAC ticketing is a real pain, but i also agree with the no under 3 policy - these shows are not appropriate for under 3s!!! My 5yr old was scared at one point, so i dont think it's a bad policy. You are better off waiting for the right time to see these things
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Latest post on 27 December 2013 - 19:51
Snow white was excellent i thought. Agree that DUCTAC ticketing is a real pain, but i also agree with the no under 3 policy - these shows are not appropriate for under 3s!!! My 5yr old was scared at one point, so i dont think it's a bad policy. You are better off waiting for the right time to see these things
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Latest post on 02 December 2013 - 15:56
The central bank declared sat and sunday as closed, so in theory all banks should be open today. DIFC is different as it is a government entity. Some compa ies in the DIFC follow their holidays, including international banks. Uae banks with subsidiaries in the DIFC will be open today.
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Latest post on 02 December 2013 - 15:56
The central bank declared sat and sunday as closed, so in theory all banks should be open today. DIFC is different as it is a government entity. Some compa ies in the DIFC follow their holidays, including international banks. Uae banks with subsidiaries in the DIFC will be open today.
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 13:26
TDB - the best thing to do is go there in person, with all the docs they need. They are there early morning so easy to go before work. Good luck
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 13:22
Level shoe district in DM
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 13:17
Hi, i've been searching everywhere for this today - the only thing i can find is that the voting process is expected to take3 hrs!!
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 11:48
Thats exactly why i have posted. Not an expert in skateboards so looking for suggestions! Btw the pennys seem to be 595, not 800.
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 08:28
Thanks for your help ladies, will check out Rage. DH saw some in go sport - Marleys
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 08:26
Yes that warehouse used to be lovely. Went last year and it was tat. Dubai desert bear - would love details Thanks <em>edited by JulesLC on 12/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 14:38
Hi, looking for brand recommendations for skateboards for a 5yr old boy. The pennys seem nice but pricey - are they worth it? Thanks
 
 
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