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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 23:53
Well are you English or French to start with? If English put her into French so that she will already speak 2 languages and vice versa.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 16:58
The way to cut down on your electricity is to do your washing in the evening. Also put your dishwasher on in the evening Mainly after 8pm.I tried it for 3 months to see if there was a difference. What a surprise I got. We are lucky enough not to pay housing fees. But have managed to cut down around AED400 on DEWA. We pay around AED300-AED400 per month for a 4 bed villa. Not used the A/C at all yet, we have got reflective windows so the villa stays really cool. I hope you don't mind me asking, but at which location do you live? We are in a 4 bed at The Villa, very frugal with all the electrics (water is a bit of a prob as we have a leaking pool!) but what is the electricity portion on average? I firmly believe it depends which location you live at ... I was told that DEWA tend to target the expat areas (Palm/Meadows/Springs/Ranches etc etc). We used to live at the Ranches. Our bills there were approx AED600. We now live at JVC Where all the properties are new. Ours is a 3 storey villa with a storage room and maids room in the basement as well. We never paid above AED600 for DEWA and that was in the summer.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 16:08
The way to cut down on your electricity is to do your washing in the evening. Also put your dishwasher on in the evening Mainly after 8pm.I tried it for 3 months to see if there was a difference. What a surprise I got. We are lucky enough not to pay housing fees. But have managed to cut down around AED400 on DEWA. We pay around AED300-AED400 per month for a 4 bed villa. Not used the A/C at all yet, we have got reflective windows so the villa stays really cool. 300-400 for a 4 bed.... blimey!! I wish.. My water is even double that :-( Do you have a garden?? Yes we have a garden. Not too big but it has plants etc so needs watering. I always water in the evenings as well, otherwise the water just evaporates.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 15:54
The way to cut down on your electricity is to do your washing in the evening. Also put your dishwasher on in the evening Mainly after 8pm.I tried it for 3 months to see if there was a difference. What a surprise I got. We are lucky enough not to pay housing fees. But have managed to cut down around AED400 on DEWA. We pay around AED300-AED400 per month for a 4 bed villa. Not used the A/C at all yet, we have got reflective windows so the villa stays really cool.
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 19:16
Thank you will pass on the info :)
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 19:08
I have a friend who has moved here and is now in employment. Her employers have asked for a leaving certificate for when she left school. The problem is she cannot remember getting one. Just a sheet of paper with her exam results on it. She left school in 1981, did they not give them out at that time? If they did does anyone know where to obtain an original copy of it TIA
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Latest post on 13 November 2011 - 21:29
Not sure about the Lego one but Playmobil ones are in Magrudys and I think Hamleys.
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 17:16
Have they sold and where are/were they for please.
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 11:39
how much are they?
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 11:36
I was there with DH,DD and other friends. I was so glad we had not paid to go! She was DIRE! It was like watching a fetish show. It was all lip synched (not even good lip sync at that) she has lost the ability to dance. The only time the audience cheered was when she sand a song of Rhiannas and Jennifer Lopez. It came to the end and off she went, there was no encore shouted for, but she left it so long before coming back on half the arena had gone. Then to not even sing one of her own songs on the encore well...... The one people were waiting for, oops I did it again never came on! Utter rubbish.
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Latest post on 10 November 2011 - 10:28
Search for posts from last year but yes you can get real xmas trees that are flown in for the festive season. While they are not cheap, the Dubai Garden Centre does nice trees - it depends where you are from around the world as each country seems to have their own style of tree - the Dubai Garden Centre ones look just like a kiwi christmas tree. Their trees are lovely. We used to live next door to the people that own the Garden Centre. Their trees look like a Kiwi tree because they are Kiwis LOL. Spinneys also do Cristmas trees nearer the time, bit pricey though :(.
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 12:43
Have you looked in the job section on here? There is a Librarian needed at English College and a whole range of other jobs too. Good luck, hope you find something.
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 11:14
Not sure about this, but have you tried the chemist? particularly a Boots chemist. They seem to do things like this, or even just a normal one might sell it. Maybe a health shop or the organic shop might have it too. Sorry I can't be more help. Good luck with the search.
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 11:07
Obsession- Calvin Klein (but not in Dubai) Ricci Ricci-Nina Ricci Knowing,Beyond Paradise and Beautiful-Estee Lauder Amarige-Givenchy Think I have just made a Christmas list :)
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Latest post on 09 November 2011 - 11:01
I do have some if you want to come and sniff it haha!! THATS JUST MEAN ! ......... I think its out of production .. noone has it .. harvey nics in London and Harrods were the only stockists at one point and you could get it at Heathrow .. I still think your mean !;) edited by bbcb on 09/11/2011 Debenhams in MoE & Dubai Mall sell all 4 Private collection. :)
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 10:10
The salt water spray is only used as a nasal cleanser before other sprays that you use. A/C is also a big factor in sinus problems. My sinusitis and ear infection turned to vertigo which was awful. Have sympathy with anyone who has these problems.
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 09:54
We always bring uncooked p**k in. Also cooked p**k. So bacon, sausages, pork pies, tinned ham and sausage rolls. Get a stash of xmas choccies, advent calendar a must, saw one in a supermarket today AED66!!! All the tubes of sweets are good as well. Some cereals that are expensive here I put in the case as well. Have been known to bring Warburtons muffins and crumpets as well and freeze them. Penguins are cheaper in the UK. DD likes Frubes so freeze them with the p**k products and bring those. so what would happen if your flight was delayed or your luggage got lost ? how long is raw meat in a suitcase good for ? or if you freeze it does that mean you have to eat it all as soon as you get home ?? I guess it's a risk we take. The longest our flight has been delayed is 2 hours and everything was still frozen when we arrived so it all went straight into the freezer. Not thought about lost luggage lol.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 22:52
An oldie but good, Cold Feet. Also got an obsession with Hugh Laurie in House Heroes Harry Potter Shield.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 22:41
Hi, I had this problem. Had headaches, painful face,eyes hurt and difficulty breathing. Went to the doctors and she diagnosed acute sinusitis. She prescribed 2 nasal sprays 1 was Ocean Spray which is basically salt water. You spray each nostril once then half hour later a spray called Otrivine which was amazing. Also had an ear infection and had to have the wax taken out as well. Hope it gets better soon.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 22:32
We always bring uncooked p**k in. Also cooked p**k. So bacon, sausages, pork pies, tinned ham and sausage rolls. Get a stash of xmas choccies, advent calendar a must, saw one in a supermarket today AED66!!! All the tubes of sweets are good as well. Some cereals that are expensive here I put in the case as well. Have been known to bring Warburtons muffins and crumpets as well and freeze them. Penguins are cheaper in the UK. DD likes Frubes so freeze them with the p**k products and bring those.
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Latest post on 07 November 2011 - 19:57
How old would you say the kitten is?
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Latest post on 06 November 2011 - 11:50
Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel. If you have the Entertainer book and have registered the card you get with it you can print off vouchers buy one get one free. Alcohol and non alcohol. Excellent food, drink and service. Beautiful place as well.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 12:21
Love to watch the rain and storms here. Got to agree about the roads though! Looks like stocking the fridge right up, buying some new films and having a good old family time :) Probably even get the board games out too...
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 12:12
Make sure your DS is at college first. The schools get 2 weeks off, not sure if the colleges do too.
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Latest post on 30 October 2011 - 08:53
They do serve pork. The food has got better lately, think they have changed the chef. Heard a lot of good reports about Christmas Day there last year. Hope this helps. :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 10:57
There is one at The Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Saw it advertised when I was there on Tuesday. :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 09:10
Saw them in Geant at Ibn Battuta and Boots the chemist. :)
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 10:23
Not sure what the Nail place number is but this is the Golf Club number and i'm sure they will put you through to them 043607935
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 09:48
We used to have a cat like that in the uk, she liked the tap running though :)
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 08:37
http://uaehomeschool.wordpress.com/ Don't know if you found this, it was on fb. Not got any children the age of yours and not homeschooled either. Might be of use.
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 08:30
If anyone needs any help with the kittens they find i'm available to look after them too.I am at home all day so would be here to feed them and keep them company. :)
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 09:51
We had no problems at all with this. Was really easy and can log in to see how the monthly bill is going as well.:)
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 09:43
I don't know how to deactivate it :( but I do only go to one Du shop. This is the one at Ibn Battuta. They seem to be the only shop that will sort your problems before you leave. If you have a complaint they will fill in the form and authorise the repayment of money as well. Good luck.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 09:33
Those shops I think 10am, but the coffee shops are about 7.30 and Spinneys I think is 8am.
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Latest post on 02 October 2011 - 09:32
I had friends who lived there. They had a 1 bedroom apartment and it was lovely. No noise at all. The service to the rooms was also excellent.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 15:58
Totally agree. We live in their country and should respect that. We were in Festival City on Saturday and saw a woman and her 2 daughters. The woman was wearing a see through blouse which was undone below her bra. Her skirt was a pelmet, and also she had seamed tights on. To top it all she was encouraging her daughters to dress the same! They were about 14 & 10. How I kept my mouth closed I will never know.
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Latest post on 23 September 2011 - 10:47
You can request the final bill online. This makes it so much easier.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 18:10
DESC is Sat 19th Nov in the afternoon. Very good frestive fayre and the raffle prizes are excellent!! :)
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 18:06
Shakespear & Co, they also have a childrens area.
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 13:26
Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is very good. They also have a special family area that is very safe for children.:)
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:44
So how did they manage to open it without the licenses then?......
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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 12:38
DragonMart, Ace. Not really seen a lot of it here.
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:09
Do something that makes somebody else happy. That normally gives you the feel good factor. :)
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 10:03
Hi, do you take anything with you for them? ie crayons,colouring book, DS if they have one etc. We never went anywhere without these things. Are they girls,boys or one of each, if one of each who is the eldest?
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 07:46
So what happened?????
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 17:15
Also remember to have the kids juming around the car/on your knee or even out the sunroof!!! Well done to you :) A little at a time then you will be wondering why it took you so long. Happy driving :)
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 14:00
OMG!!!!! Did you pay a deposit, has it been cashed? Has your first cheque been cashed? You really need to go to RERA urgently!!! Have you got in touch with the agent to find out what is happening? Don't let anyone fob you off, keep on their backs, but get down to RERA as not sure of the time they close. Good luck!!! Keep us all updated.
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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 12:05
If it was Jess AR, then they operate a 'one way' policy around the perimeter of the school so you can only ever pull in on the right, if that makes any sense. ALthough this information is in the 'parents info' section on their website and they send out enough mail on this topic. Does not excuse rudeness though....she should be brought forward and given a good ticking off ....tell us where and when and the posse shall arrive! All good in theory, yes they turn in on the right, but think they have a god given right to tutn left on the way out!!! Also they double park alongside the school and the public bus has to stop in the middle of the road to let people off with children, just because they park in the bus stop!! Sorry about the rant, but one lady got off the bus and was shouted at because she was in the way of her pulling out!!!
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 10:08
Go to DragonMart, they have the most amazing curtains there. All made to measure, whatever fabric you want and any extras. Then they come and fit them for you. I had 3 roman blinds to go across patio doors with windows either side and a fancy piece across the top, plus blackout and that was AED1,200. You do have to look around all the curtain places though.Happy shopping :)
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 10:02
Has anyone been? Is it any good? Was thinking of going. Looking at the website it looks worth it.
 
 
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