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Latest post on 07 June 2013 - 15:56
Hi - i'm looking for a folding beach chair that sits low to the ground, not like those colonel bob ones that are proper chair height. i saw some on the beach recently and the owners says they were from union coop, but couldnt find anything there...anyone seen anything like this? thank you
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Latest post on 03 June 2013 - 13:15
Hi, did anyone find out if they are still operating etc? Thanks
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 14:26
Great thank you!
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:32
Thank you
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:19
I have to say the lady i ske to at esports seemed more switched on!! Which one are you going to?
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Latest post on 02 June 2013 - 13:17
Wont see you as it will be the end of nurseries for us (big school for both finally) but am sure you will be happy. Do you know which class your lo will be in?
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 12:34
Both my DS have gone through blossom village (1 at school now, the other will start in sep) and have always been happy. Lovely teachers and class size never been an issue. As someone mentioned, not all kids come every day so all children are never there at the same time. For the water play etc other floating helpers come to assist. I can wholeheartedly recommend it. Good luck!!!
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 13:13
We stayed in Dolphin Square hotel apts, great option esp with kids
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 13:11
I have been very happy at Blossom Village(which. In my opinion is far better than the original Blossom). Can also recommend the new Emirates British Nursery in motor city - my 2 did easter camp there and i was very impressed. Good luck!
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 09:26
I have been in touch with emaar on this and they seem a bit useless about it all to be honest! This morning was the worst ever, so the sand cutting doesnt seem to make any difference! If anybody would like to share any secret ways with me, then please email me on jules dot ward at hotmail dot com would be much appreciated as trying to do drop off at school times 2 as one at school, and one at nursery then on to work!! Its killing me! Thanks
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 14:04
Kidville is sadly closing on the 30th. There is also the new Emirates British Nursery which is amazing. As they are not full, they might be open to it. If your nannys holidays falls in the summer break, then they run week by week summer camps
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 19:13
Which community? We had issues a few weeks ago in saheel due to a robbery apparently
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:32
Hi, i'm also looking for the same thing - am waiting to hear from dawn venturas to see if anyone in her team can do private lessons in AR. Will post again if it works!
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 13:26
Hi, i work full time as does DH and our solution has been to hire a live in helper and a live out driver. DS goes to kings, and little DS to nursery but will thankfully start at kings as well in sep. honestly as much as its difficult to adjust to live in help, in my opinion it is the only way to do it. She helps get the house and all else sorted, so when i come home from work, i can focus fully on the kids. We have worked out a rota for school lunches and snacks which she prepares in the morning, so that all runs smoothly. She and driver will do both pick and drop off. Without live in help, i think it woild be much tougher, and you have the added challenge of finding a babysitter for when you want to get out in the evenings. It does take some adjusting, but if you find the right one, it can work well Advice in finding one? Go with your gut feel, and refs are good to get. Also try to find one that genuinely loves children - all will say they do, but if you were to come home early unannunced one day you might well find your kids plonked in front of the TV! Ours loves playing with them and chooses to do that over everything else! You also need to make sure that the person you hire understands you, so you can communicate on the phone, and that she will understand your guidelines when it comes to handling the children. Good luck! I do think that if you find the right people, it is relatively easy to be a working mum here! Ps we are very happy with kings - ds is fs1. If the new school is anything like the original, which they are really trying to make sure is the case, it will be great. We live in the ranches and love it, loads of great parks!, <em>edited by JulesLC on 02/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 13:39
Thanks, yes this is the challenge!! Will try them, based in difc too so convenient...thanks
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 13:10
I'm also seeing horrific prices for the uk for a week in july - close to 6k for adults!!!
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 14:37
Ooh i have looked at that one before and thought it looked lovely!!
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 13:48
I'm suffering from the same thing!! Have had 2 sets of antibiotics, various cough syrups and now using an inhaler which seems to be finally making it a little better. I fully sympathise as its very draining! Hope he feels better soon
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 13:45
If you know the style you like and that the size is good, you could always order online and shop and ship them?
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 13:42
Google coachdxb, they runa number of lessons around the place, run by Dawn Venturas
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 13:38
I have booked a villa for this summer through this site http://www.samuiislandvillas.com/ Good luck!
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 19:35
Thanks ladies, found both books in kinokuniya so will get my head round them....have started 123magic already and it makes sense so far! Wish me luck :)
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 11:33
Hi, does anyone know (i know that there are a lot of children performing from here) if the show is suitable for a 3yr old? I called the box office and they were suitably vague and said its for all the family. Having had a bad experience in the past with older DS, i dont want to take them to something that is not age appropriate...any insights would be gratefully recieved! Thanks
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 11:20
Yes good point about the heels!!!
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 07:47
Hi, i didnt see what went on the other day, but just wanted to say that we used them the other day for a pre turning on the ac service, as we had done the full one a year ago. No complaints. Im not sure if they had an over zealous sales person who didnt really get the rules if the forum or what - but they arent the first nor will they be the last! Most important thing is they do a good job in my opinion <em>edited by JulesLC on 12/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 07:45
Hi, we went last year, and yes they will be overdressed in black tie. Most of the guys were in chinos and smart jackets....its not a ball, more a party. Great night though!!
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 13:36
Im a recent salon ink convert - i saw ali who was excellent twice, but then i just couldnt get an appointment with her at the time i needed. So saw neda - she was excellent actually and will prob see her againpurely as its easier to get a booking!!
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 13:31
I heard last night that some jewelry worth quite a bit was stolen from a house. Apparently the house had been under surveillance as it happened just after the owner left, and it seems as they may have had inside help as they knew where to look. So maybe that is why they are really being strict on who is working within saheel. Still i have not heard this directly from the person it happened to, if it did indeed happen!! I do wish they would circulate something though, as it might remind people to be more vigilant....
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 13:27
I have tried every brand under the sun, including the super expensive, and have to say i dont think there is a correlation between price and whether it works. I am now super happy with an organic skincare range made locally that is very simple yet really works. Check out Shirley Conlon Organics, she is on FB, and regualrly sells at Arte and Ripe. I am converted!
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 13:50
Yes something def odd - i called the security office and they wouldnt tell me....
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 16:16
Just finished reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Couldnt put it down!
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:43
Honestly its a juggling act and you feel like you never stop! I work full time and have 2 DSs and wish i had an alternative likeso many lucky ladies here! I finally decided that its better to book those sorts of things once a week or when needed after work, rather than use up precious weekend time. We have a lovely helper, so if i do a salon trip or run errands, she will bath them, and i will be home in time to read them a story. Its def not ideal, but you have to just cope as best you can, and not beat yourself up. It is important for us to have some time out too, and i would rather have the weekends clear so that we can do really fun stuff. I think we are under enough pressure from work, family etc, that we need to give ourselves a break
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 09:48
Meagle - thats a bit of a sweeping statement! I would never sell a car seat that has been in an accident, for exactly that reason, but there are plety of used car seats, like mine, that have NEVER been in an accident, are like new as we keep them spotless, and are half the price of a new, highly rated from a safety standpoint car seat! Agree you have to trust the seller, but to say all second hand car seats are death traps is unfair!
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 09:44
Ah ok,i assumed most schools had a week, like mine do next week....
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 09:03
I have a lovely white cotbed from mothercare for sale, as well as a littlelife arc2 travel cot and a maxi cosi priorifix car seat for sale. All as new. Jules dot ward at hotmail dot com if you would like details thanks
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 13:31
Kings is off next week as well, it was bliss this morning! Couldnt work out why JESS being on half term would have such an impact on saheel gate 1, given repton not off either - i think it must be GEMS DSO then that clogs up the traffic!!!!
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 13:27
I also saw a baby there on thursday - it clearly states no under 5s and the show is not suitable for young children - what annoys me is why are they not stricter at the door? Ie refuse them entry? I def dont want to hear crying babies in that sort of setting. Also strange how many people continued to take phots using a flash, despite being repeatedly told not to! <em>edited by JulesLC on 10/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 21:29
We also just got back from the 6pm in S1 (silver) Excellent show, really loved it. We got there just gefore 5, and from the area we came from inside the trade centre, it was easy, got the 1st row behind gold. The guys scanning tickets etc were extremely efficient, didnt have to show any ID though. Views are good i think from all over, so dont stress too much. Enjoy it - i think this is my fav show so far.... ETA food and toilets also seemed to be no problem this evening, or maybe i was just lucky! <em>edited by JulesLC on 07/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 08:56
You may find the decision is out of your hands - all the performances i checked were sold out for gold seats, only silver or super expensive
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 08:54
Irrespective of what the road is called, are you referring to the widening of the road construction? Hopefully that will be over soon, and we will have easier access out of AR in the mornings! Am fed up of queueing for ages every day just to exit :( Otherwise construction of casa just past palmera on the left, behind the blue boarding, will go on a long time, and yes i dint envy those in palmera....emaar can be so frustrating sometimes
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Latest post on 26 January 2013 - 19:29
There's a new shop called rumble cycles, behind mall of the emirates. They are the dealer for headbanger motorbikes, and also sell great gear. I got a pair of kevlar trousers that are fantastic. They also have helmets, and are expecting lots more stuff in their next shipment, theyre relatively new. They have afacebook page with directions.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 14:14
Yes, slip road is what i mean. Yes email emaar, it cant hurt!!
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 13:43
I know, had they closed that R/A it would have been a disaster!!! I got onto Emaar then as well. I think they just need lots of free flowing exits onto a widened al qudra road, which was supposed to have happened years ago! How long have we been living with the unfinished road?!!
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 13:40
What i also wonder is how many non saheel residents cut through from gate 4 to gate 1 every day......
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 13:38
I had to wait AGES when i went last year, is it still quiet at the moment then?
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 13:34
Problem is that if you're in saheel, there's no real alternative, apart from doing the whole perimeter road and coming out by studio city, which might in fact be quicker!!!
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 13:24
Its a disaster since they blocked off the sandy short cut! I have no option but to go out of that exit as need to head down umm suq st, and i just dont see it getting better! Took me 20 mins to get out this morning at 7.10!! I have written to emaar for what its worth.....
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 13:58
I think if you are mentally prepared not to be able to watch the movies, and you stay as relaxed as possible, then it goes fine. If you get stressed, they will too!
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 13:25
If you do a search there are a lot of previous threads on this. Be prepared for a full on flight, but you will be fine. I find lots of snacks work! Things like raisins (not for the 6mth old obvioulsy) that take a while to eat take up some time! Good luck
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 13:20
Both are good, but thiptara wins for me
 
 
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