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Latest post on 04 April 2016 - 11:04
You need to send it to Italy to be stamped over there. Its a simple process and will take a couple of weeks.... Get a company to handle it for you.
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Latest post on 14 March 2016 - 15:31
Suggest you post on FB UAE Lost and Found Pets Also dubizzle found pets
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Latest post on 14 March 2016 - 15:28
I strongly advise you to keep your Blackberry package as data roaming allowance was always great on BB. My husband did this - didn't advise phone co he had changed handset. He then just bought new phone and put his old SIM card into it (can be trimmed if necessary). BB is much more cost effective than the other roaming packages. Check du and etisalat sites for what they are offering but I think allowances are a lot less than the old BB package. Just saying.....
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Latest post on 02 March 2016 - 14:51
Atelier M at Dubai Marina also good setting Other good options: Zuma or NOBU if he likes Japanese There are lots of lovely steak restaurants around too but settings not so WOW factor - Rib Room, Exchange Grill, Wolfgang Puck's Cut restaurant Bateau Dubai is also nice for a retro cruise up the Creek Some of the latino restaurants also have good atmosphere - Latino House, Pachanga, La Parilla and are good for meat eaters! Good luck!
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Latest post on 24 February 2016 - 14:41
Also highly recommend Saniservice Very professional service and could really feel the difference!
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Latest post on 24 February 2016 - 14:09
A camera is not a replacement for proper attention. If you feel you need a camera, then I would argue you don't trust the person you are leaving your child with! There are lots of cameras available in the market but that wont solve your issues of ensuring a safe environment for your child. If something bad happens it will be too late whether on camera or not..... I would focus on finding the best care for your child not a hidden camera.
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Latest post on 22 February 2016 - 18:02
Its up to you... for baby it is easier to put them in nursery at 10 months than 2 years old. they will settle easily. Once they are older - the separation anxiety is worse and they will be upset. I guess its do you WANT to go back to work?
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Latest post on 22 February 2016 - 11:18
If you just want something casual: Hard Rock Café - usually have face painting, balloons etc for kids Lime Tree café - nice and relaxed Certo at Radisson Hotel in Media City have kids play area Anywhere in JBR is nice in this weather Irish Village is good for an early dinner after the brunch crowd. Good fish and chips with nice outdoor bar with duck pond etc.... Hope this helps...
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Latest post on 22 February 2016 - 10:05
I wouldn't go down the part time agency route as you wouldn't get the same maid each time which would be a stress for you and baby. Their hourly rates are not cheap either.... You could go for a full time live out maid sponsored by you but this would cost you 3000+ per month plus the sponsorship as they would have to rent a room somewhere.. I am not sure how easy it is to find live out in JVC as most maids live in Satwa/Karama area..... Alternatively check cost of full time live out maids with an agency where they provide transport and accommodation and drop her off and pick her up each day. This may be more efficient than paying part time hours on an hourly rate if you pay a fixed monthly fee for the same lady. then she could do some housework and cooking prep for you too.... I would keep searching the nursery options if I were you and try to budget for the cost. as I still firmly believe this is best for baby :)
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Latest post on 21 February 2016 - 14:33
This is such a personal choice. There is no right or wrong. If you have some flexibility with your job, then I would go down the nursery route. Many nurseries are now open year round including summer. The good ones are not cheap but have great facilities and will offer healthy food and activities. Your child will be in a supervised environment with QUALIFIED staff with correct health and safety procedures. I personally wouldn't leave a small child at home with an unqualified babysitter who may be distracted whilst doing other chores/looking at her phone etc etc... The downside of nursery is that you will have to be VERY organized and your husband will need to pitch in with the drop offs and pick up from nursery, taking turns for staying home when child is sick etc. Also, if you don't also have help at home, you will also need to manage housework, cooking and laundry - get agency cleaners if you don't have a maid so you don't need to do housework and ironing! If you do manage to find a good nanny you are confident with and decide to go down that route, take time to train her up and monitor her before you go back to work. I would definitely recommend that you also put child into nursery 2 or 3 mornings a week from the age of 18 months/2 years even if you have someone at home. This will build up the social skills and immune system before school.
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Latest post on 21 February 2016 - 11:51
I saw some lovely ones in Childrens Place in Ibn Battuta yesterday They are like jeans style - cotton- lots of bright colours and patterns and just above the knee
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Latest post on 16 February 2016 - 10:49
Yes. Safa is on Meydan Road so not far for you. We have been at school since FS1 and now in Y3. Very happy with the school - good balance of academics and sports and other activities - science days, charity activities, health focus etc. Nice mix of nationalities and good interaction between parents and teachers. Would definitely recommend.
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Latest post on 16 February 2016 - 10:00
Ha! Ha! I hear you............... Honestly some of the verbose claptrap you see in the market here..... And then if you actually see past that and meet the candidate, their vocabulary is nothing like the CV. a lot of CVs are painful to read.....
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Latest post on 15 February 2016 - 15:05
Hi. I would recommend you do your own CV as I can tell a mile off when someone has had one done professionally.DO it yourself, It will be more natural when you talk through it at interviews. The last time I updated my CV (director level) I used a fantastic book which I bought from Amazon. I have had lots of compliments on my CV from recruiters and colleagues. The book is: Top Notch Executive Resumes by Katharine Hansen Good luck.
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Latest post on 09 February 2016 - 14:54
Thanks Sue I have informed vet and am checking sites every day. Unfortunately I don't have a good close up facial picture of him as he is camera shy but I would know his face anywhere... Keeping fingers crossed
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Latest post on 08 February 2016 - 15:00
Hi Sue. I have a missing tabby but don't have his chip no. to hand as I am in UK. He is registered at Modern Vet. Did you happen to find a tabby?
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Latest post on 26 January 2016 - 14:32
It was still closed off a couple of weeks ago I would join track further along towards Kite Beach
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Latest post on 25 January 2016 - 18:17
http://whichschooladvisor.com/review_article/the-winchester-school-dubai/ Salamander here is some balanced info
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Latest post on 25 January 2016 - 18:10
It is a GEMS but their "budget" school Large class sizes, not the greatest teachers and conditions I would look elsewhere...
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Latest post on 25 January 2016 - 17:40
The fees are low for a reason I wouldn't send my children there Do a search on here and you will find more information
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Latest post on 14 January 2016 - 11:41
Personally for me it doesn't make much difference. However, I think it is a good wake up call for those parents who are less participative in their kids education and expect the school to do everything. They need to be aware of their responsibilities. I have heard of kids who never hand in the homework or do any of the project over the holidays. Also kids where the parents take days or weeks off for holidays, go to water park, or to celebrate birthdays. there are also kids who don't comply with uniform rules or who are constantly late etc. That's the parents job to sort out! I realise these cases are the minority but I think it is good for schools to highlight that parents are expected to support and reinforce what is learned in school. We all have such busy lives here and it is a good reminder for us all that we should be sitting down every day do the reading, reviewing the homework and advising our kids on the issues that come up each day at school.
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Latest post on 12 January 2016 - 11:06
I don't want to sound negative but agencies are pretty poor here and not like in other countries. They get a huge amount of applications every day and are most likely to respond to candidates who: are already here already have regional experience may have Arabic or French language capability Even for those candidates, initial reponse will usually be 3-4 weeks at least. Even after a first interview there can then be a delay of 2-3 weeks for a second interview. This is just the nature of the market here. There is always a large volume of applicants here. Also, many of the decision makers in large organisations frequently travel as Dubai is a regional hub for ME and Africa so scheduling time to review candidate applications and follow up on interviews is always a challenge. Please don't think I am trying to put you off but I want to be realistic. The best way to get a job is probably to focus on the legal headhunters and come and meet with them face to face as well as trying to meet the organsations you have applied to face to face. Remotely, everything is less likely and will take longer.... Good luck
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Latest post on 30 December 2015 - 12:29
Hi I think your salary is wayyyy too low for what you are asking. Some live-in maids get 2k a month and they don't need to pay travel expenses, food and accommodation. You will not attract the right calibre of nanny with that salary and you risk that she will work part time elsewhere at weekends to supplement your low salary. She will need around 1k a month to cover renting a room and bus fares (assuming she can get a bus to your area). It would be more expense if she needs to get a car lift from her accommodation. I think you need to be looking at 3k to 3.5k a month realistically as a minimum
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Latest post on 28 December 2015 - 14:05
I know exactly the issue you are facing.... I hate myself for nagging but it worries me from a health perspective. However,I have found that if I push too hard I get the opposite effect - if I keep bugging about gym, food etc ....he will go and eat junk when not at home. My husband hates the gym and has a big appetite. However, he loves the outdoors. So I encourage him to go on his boys weekends of hiking, cycling, diving etc. This makes him happier and healthier than the nagging......At home we only eat healthy food so that helps too. I would focus on a healthy lifestyle rather than the weight or dieting. Eating good fresh food, doing activities together (love Tessa's suggestions) and keeping active will all result in long term changes and happiness. Hope this helps
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 12:08
Terminal 3 usually much better especially if you do online check in or self check in. just get there in enough time
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 12:06
I would check craft shop in Beach Centre - they have lots of kits like this.
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 12:05
I think if you want help you need to provide details... Budget? How old is this person? What are their interests? Bear in mind that a GM will already have all the standard "quality" gifts like MB pens, business card holders, briefcase, fancy phone etc People cant help if you don't give them some ideas. I would suggest get something unusual from the region here like a painting or something. At least it would be original gift
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 12:02
Depends on your nanny and how well you know her. In the past we have bought small gifts - set from Bath & Body Works, purse, shoes, sweets, hooded sweatshirt, tshirts etc - and then given a card with money or phone card in it which is always appreciated. I like to use Christmas as a time for a bonus
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Latest post on 14 December 2015 - 11:12
I think the animal party at home is better if you have the space. I love Posh Paws and it is a great place. I have saw kids having party there before - there is an area at the side with tables etc. However, personally I just wouldn't be comfortable having a party there or my kid attending a party there due to the hygiene aspect. It is an animal sanctuary and looks and smells like one :) There is animal food, waste and the associated smells and flies buzzing about. If the animals come to your home it will be easier for you to control the kids cleaning their hands and you will have better facilities for food storage etc. Just my opinion....... I would suggest go and look at the place and see how you feel.
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Latest post on 09 December 2015 - 07:00
Bookworm next to Park and Shop at Safa has a whole section of these books
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Latest post on 08 December 2015 - 15:02
Amazon uk have some cool patches If you have a shop and ship you could probably get them in a few days
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Latest post on 06 December 2015 - 10:24
Totally agree with GE. Some of the spoilt kids here frequently rent out villas for weekend parties, order alcohol online and there are all the usual bad influences but it is not widely reported and it is less widespread than elsewhere. Dubai is a nice place with young children but we plan to get out of here and back to UK for high school. I think that it is hard to be a teenager here. If your parents are very protective, you don't get a chance to be independent and prepare for work/university - part time job, public transport, etc. If your parents allow too much freedom - then the consequences are drastic if you stuff up and make a mistake. Overall I think it is a great place here with many advantages - clean, safe, lots of facilities, always improving and developing, good multicultural mix. However, I don't want my child to think the lifestyle here is "normal" and will be doing our best to keep her feet on the ground.
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Latest post on 27 November 2015 - 07:57
Its a great school. We have been there since FS1 and now in Year 3. Very happy with the progress the new Head has made over the last 2 years. Safa was always a lovely school with lots of parent involvement and good communication. Now they have stepped up the academic focus too. Regular homework (not too much) and a great reading programme. It has a nice international mix and kids are very well behaved Fees are also very reasonable Highly recommended
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Latest post on 25 November 2015 - 16:02
Honestly - no! It depends on your position. I have a lot of flexibility and still found it really hard. The first year I went back to work after maternity leave my daughter was in full time nursery. We had no full time help, just agency cleaners twice a week. Whenever she was sick, my husband and I would take turns to work from home or take a day off. But that is the easier part. The hard part is that you feel like a hamster in a wheel - constantly rushing in and out. You panic when you are in a meeting at 530 and nursery closes at 6pm. You are trying to do laundry and prepare for the next day once you get her down to sleep. My husband and I were always frazzled by a Thursday and we shared all the chores equally. I used to get one of the girls at nursery to babysit twice a month so we could go for dinner/cinema. In the end I ended up sponsoring her to work for us full time. I reduced the nursery times so daughter had a mix of time at home and time at nursery. She has been with us ever since and it was life changing. when my daughter is at school she takes care of house. After school she helps with homework and cooking til we get home. Part of that is because she was just the right fit for our family and is a lovely person. But the other part is that she is live out and goes home 6pm when we come home from work so we still have our family time. She works 5 days only which works for us and for her (although she is happy to babysit at weekends if we need). There are people out there - good nannies looking for live out. Your salary is quite a bit lower than what we pay but I still think you can find someone. Maybe its your location is not easy for live out? Many of the live out nannies like Jumeira as many live in Satwa....
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Latest post on 23 November 2015 - 07:26
This is an interesting post for sure. In terms of the Catholic Church it is very mixed here which is great. However, as Tessa was perhaps hinting at there are separate masses in various languages - tagalog, malayam, arabic, portugese, french etc. and english. The English mass at St Francis in Jebel Ali has a nice mixed crowd which would suit you fine Tessa. There is also an active community in the the Church. If you stay in Jumeira 3/Umm Suqeim this would be a 15 min drive for you. I with you success with your move. There are plenty of more mature professional ladies out here. Most of them are too busy to be on here! you will meet many people - don't worry :)
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Latest post on 16 November 2015 - 14:54
Depends on your budget Pajero is a very good value safe family car. There are some good deals available with free insurance, servicing etc. They start at around 90k new Generally a 4 wheel drive is a good idea from a safety perspective here..
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Latest post on 09 November 2015 - 09:36
Saw it in Park and Shop Al Wasl yesterday
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Latest post on 09 November 2015 - 09:34
Lifeworks Keith Swan was excellent but I think he is now back in UK You could try Helen Williams there?
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Latest post on 04 November 2015 - 11:52
If you do a search on here (use search function above) there are lots of previous posts on this Live out is great but can be challenging if you don't live in a central area (like Jumeira etc) or on a bus/metro route which connect with area where nanny lives. Salary wise you are looking at the minimum 3k per month (her rent will be about 1-1.5k plus she has to pay transportation). Good experienced nannies may require higher salary than this. Mine does! You have to get her health insurance - cost 1.5k - 2k annual visa cost is around 5.5k HTH
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Latest post on 04 November 2015 - 11:35
these guys are great and meat quality is excellent http://familymeatshop.com/contact.html
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Latest post on 03 November 2015 - 12:11
Oh wow! Brtish blue is a beautiful cat - stunning. Also lovely nature. My friend has one. I would recommend you keep indoor as such cats are a target to be stolen. I would go and visit the cat and see if you "click". do you feel comfortable with the cat/owner? Does the cat look healthy and happy? (The pregnant at vet sounds a bit weird. maybe the cat got out?) If the owner genuinely loves the cat you can offer to take her for a trial adoption and they will be happy with that. I would then bring the cat back to Dubai. The drive will not be much fun for the cat. You have 2 options.: Arrange vet appointment for on the way to your home so all the horrible stuff is over for the cat in the one day and you can then settle her in or Get the cat settled into your home for a week or 2 and then take her for a vet check up. If this all seems like too much hassle - I would recommend to check out the adoption sites and adopt 2 kittens together. This will be so much fun for you and your family and you will see them grow. They will keep each other company when you are out of the house too. and you will have them for 15-20 years to grow with your daughter. You do not need to bathe a cat. They don't smell at all. Only longer haired cats need help grooming. In the past I have bathed stray cats that I found on the street as they were very weak and neglected but a healthy indoor cat will not need to be bathed. Your house will not smell if you buy a good quality litter and clean it regularly. Re taking any cat out of the country later - the cat needs to have an up to date rabies shot and must be microchipped. When you register with your local vet they can advise you. Hope this helps!
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Latest post on 03 November 2015 - 09:25
If you are adopting the cat the medical side becomes your responsibility. I think the fact that the cat has been spayed and previously vaccinated is a good sign. however, she will need annual vaccination and deworming. Dont worry - this is relatively normal here. is the cat an indoor cat or indoor/outdoor cat? So I wouldn't be concerned at all. The first thing I would do is register the cat with a local vet and get a check up and vaccinations brought up to date. Vet can also confirm cat is spayed and has no specific health issues. You said the cat is a pure bred cat. Is this important to you? I say this as I have had Siamese cats and Burmese cats previously. They were lovely but like many pure breed cats can sometimes have specific health issues (kidney etc). Similarly, Persian cats appeal to some people but they are higher maintenance and require daily grooming. I highly recommend the local Arabian Mau cats. They are very strong and healthy and used to climate here. And most importantly they have a fabulous temperament - very loving and friendly....just thought I would mention. some also have beautiful markings/colours. Worth a look if you are not convinced by the cat you are considering now. Re your daughter - cats are meticulously clean. Don't worry! the most important thing is to keep the litter box clean and away from your daughter (maybe in spare bathroom, maids room or if you have an enclosed garden). Your daughter also needs to learn how to handle the cat but most cats are very tolerant. If you are still feeling unsure one option could be to consider fostering a cat through Bin Kitty Collective before adopting. This would give you a trial run of having a cat at home so you can see how you get on. The Bin Kitty people would also support and advise you - join their group on FB. Cats are lovely! I hope you find the right cat for your family :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2015 - 17:02
Hi Log on to amazon uk They have the exact product you want for 4 pounds and lots of other options too If you have a shop and ship account it will cost you around AED43 to ship here Hope this helps
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Latest post on 20 September 2015 - 12:02
Hi Seattle I have 4 cats here! I suggest you join the Bin Kitty Collective group on Facebook. They are the Dubai cat lovers! There are a few ladies on there who actually work in pet relocation as their business and they can advise you if you ask your question there. Good luck with your move :)
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Latest post on 15 September 2015 - 13:37
Hit the outlet malls if weather is bad :)
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Latest post on 15 September 2015 - 13:27
Very good instructors
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Latest post on 13 September 2015 - 11:15
Heritage Touch in All Quoz (next to Sun and Sand outlet shop) have some nice stuff
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Latest post on 11 September 2015 - 07:56
The UK is very diverse. I think people will have mixed experiences resettling depending upon: Location Commuting time Work/career Education availability Housing Expenses Proximity to friends and family/community Facilities/social life There are some wonderful places in the UK and some frankly crummy ones. So I think its varies from individual to individual. I don't think you can compare home to Dubai realistically as Dubai is a one-off. However, going back to UK can provide a lot of experiences that you just cant have here in Dubai and is arguably more of a "real" life. I will make a move in another 3 years as feel the time is counting down in Dubai. Expenses are becoming too high and I am not keen on my DD growing up a teenager is this environment. Its not bad but it is not a good preparation for real life! Just my thoughts.... how is this environment not good for older kids? As I have some other friends also who share this sentiment and I cant understand it as my kids are still young. My view is that Dubai is not a real life preparation for adulthood. Here some kids can lead a very sheltered life here as parents worry about consequences of doing the usual stupid teenage things. So they don not have the same level of independence or maturity as their UK counterparts. I think to keep a child here until they are 18 with mum and dad driving them everywhere, help at home, materialistic friends, no real part time work opportunities etc and then to send them to any big city for university - it will be a massive culture shock. Some benefits of growing up in UK - ability to have a part time job and some independence, good public transport, interaction with the elderly - learning to help an old person cross the road/give up your seat on the bus, become streetwise - what to do when someone offers drugs, how to interact with the homeless etc. At home teenagers in UK will take a more active role is the household with chores etc. Here most of that is done for us because of availability of help. Work/life balance for parents is generally better back home as here we do lots of regional business trips. Back home there would be hopefully be more family time. These are just some of my thoughts. Some of these points you can try to address as a parent living here in UAE. But for teenagers peer pressure is always an issue. I imagine it is much worse here due to level of wealth and some parents who can't give their kids the necessary time overcompensating elsewhere…. I hope that by moving back to UK my DD will be more independent and streetwise and mature before going to university. Lets see…...
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Latest post on 09 September 2015 - 10:44
The UK is very diverse. I think people will have mixed experiences resettling depending upon: Location Commuting time Work/career Education availability Housing Expenses Proximity to friends and family/community Facilities/social life There are some wonderful places in the UK and some frankly crummy ones. So I think its varies from individual to individual. I don't think you can compare home to Dubai realistically as Dubai is a one-off. However, going back to UK can provide a lot of experiences that you just cant have here in Dubai and is arguably more of a "real" life. I will make a move in another 3 years as feel the time is counting down in Dubai. Expenses are becoming too high and I am not keen on my DD growing up a teenager is this environment. Its not bad but it is not a good preparation for real life! Just my thoughts....
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Latest post on 04 September 2015 - 09:34
I get labels from stuck on you website and you can get them customised with your name and phone number , logo etc. You get a combination pack of washable stickers for lunch boxes, bag tags, shoe tags and iron on labels for clothes which stay on The uniform shop at spinneys has some where you can write your own details rather than wait for the customised order which can take a couple of weeks
 
 
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