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Latest post on 24 April 2015 - 11:00
That is the best news!! Wel done for sharing and thanks for posting!
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 16:27
could anyone describe where this pound is and how to get there?
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Latest post on 22 April 2015 - 11:01
Any luck with this yet? Poor dog, it is really bothering me....
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 10:35
I have used Beryl for fear of dentistry, all I can say is it hasn't made any difference whatsoever to my phobia!
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Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 07:28
Why do people on here feel they have the right to judge when they have no idea of the circumstances behind the original question?! Unfortunately I have no idea re the answer to the question, there maybe information on line?
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Latest post on 07 April 2015 - 12:57
Hi good luck with the move, as someone has said, be very clear on the housing allowance before confirming your package! Re schools, you definitely want to start looking at schools way before you move here, places are very hard to come by, having said that new schools are opening all the time. The school will have a big bearing on where you want to live or you could end up spending all day in the car stuck in traffic jams, and driving here is not pleasant! I would suggest that with children of your ages you would want to look at community living, ie Ranches, The Villa, Falcon City, Springs, and if close to your school of choice your children will have friends close by. Jumeirah is lovely, very central. Depending on how long you intend to stay here one other thing to bear in mind re schooling is to try and look at primary schools that feed into their own secondary school, securing secondary places can be a bit of a nightmare, and then, if you are looking that far ahead, check out if the school offers A levels or IB depending or your preference. I know that seems way of and you may not be intending to stay that long, but trust me time flies!!! best of luck.
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Latest post on 04 April 2015 - 18:44
Glad you passed, one bit of advice my husband gave me before I started driving here, check all mirrors, check all directions, check the area you least expect a car to come from - twice, keep doing that constantly and you will be fine!! Good luck!
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Latest post on 21 March 2015 - 19:41
Hi, we used the Maths Guru, Dubai - Mr Abdul Wadood, zero five zero, eight, three, three, nine, five, six, two. google him, he was very good at preparing our DS for A level, it was exam prep we needed, learnt more in 4 weeks than 2 years at school.......best of luck.
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Latest post on 20 March 2015 - 17:05
Dr Ursula Rolef at Health Bay Polyclinic on Al Wasl Road.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 13:50
Hi we used iberrycare for our broken screen on ipad, great service.
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 13:47
Hi, West 14 on The Palm does the best steaks in town, well thats our families opinion anyway! Always the 'go to' place for our birthdays etc. Enjoy.
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 16:10
Dr Carole Le Cart at Belgium Health clinic, if you goggle her, the number will come up. She picked up on a mole that I wouldn't have looked twice at which turned out to be very nasty.
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 16:01
Hi Thinkpad, schools won't close but hours will be reduced, they will start school slightly later and finish earlier. Exams will still be taking place but schools will accommodate this.
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Latest post on 19 February 2015 - 15:57
Hi, unless you physically took out named insurance and paid for it then there is no cover. The visit visa does not incorporate health insurance as previous poster says. There is one possibility, they may hold a credit card that covers them, some credit cards give travel insurance as a perk and it is only written up in the small print....worth checking as a last resort! <em>edited by kss on 19/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 11 February 2015 - 09:07
Exhale in JBR do reformer pilates.
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Latest post on 21 January 2015 - 13:29
DESC has an excellent reputation and if you get a place there I wouldn't hesitate, it is very well established and several of my friends have got, and have had very happy children there, so although no personal experience I would definitely say it is a good choice. Best of luck, it is such a stressful time!
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Latest post on 21 January 2015 - 12:26
Hi Tulip, I noticed you haven't had any replies yet re schools in September....I don't personally know either school but had experience of DS joining a brand new school which wasn't great! However, GEMS are a very 'well oiled machine' and know what they are doing, that would be all I could offer, other than at this point you may have to grab any year 7 place available, they are usually at a premium in Dubai and is a bit of a fight to gain a place!! Having said that there are lots of new schools opening so it may be a little better now. Good luck, go with your 'gut feeling'.
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Latest post on 26 December 2014 - 10:35
Hi, I don't think there will be any closures this year, last year was an exception as they were going for a record attempt with the firework display which caused them to close off The Palm. Prior to last year there had never been a closure on New Years Eve, I also don't think, I might be wrong, but I don't think there is a Sandance so there shouldn't be all that traffic to contend with either. Enjoy the fireworks. Happy New Year!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 14:13
Definitely! It is a normal working day today.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 14:10
Hi, it is a debate we as a family have been through several times! We have lived here nearly 20 years now and all 3 kids have grown up in Dubai, we moved here when DD was 4 and DS 2, youngest was born here. At each academic milestone, ie secondary, gcse's, a levels, we went through the same debate! In the end we decided to remain here and keep the kids at school here, DD went to Uni in the UK 4 years ago, (RG although not sure that is too important, it depends more on what course they want to study - however that will spark up a whole new thread....), DS 2 years ago, both adjusted to living in the UK very easily. (Both got home status by the way, as did most of their friends, due to the fact we can never be permanent residents here, again that will start up another thread off topic!) Both of them had part time jobs here as they gained coaching certificates in their chosen sports and worked part time at weekends and evenings whilst studying for gcse's and a levels - hard going but was a reality check as far as pocket money was concerned, they had to earn 'extra' for their own treats etc. As far as having help at home and a reality check, on a personal level that depends on how it works in the family. My kids had to keep their room tidy and cook for themselves now and again, walk the dogs etc, just as we would have done with them in the UK. Peer pressure can be harder here, its a case of keeping their feet on the ground. As far as being 'street wise' our kids were a lot wiser on certain levels, living abroad and consequently all the travelling we all do, seeing different cultures etc just does that naturally....in certain areas they had to catch up..it was pointed out to DD that she should really not be wearing flip flops to a rugby match in October by her friends at uni!! But basically they catch on fast and we have noticed that the confidence they have gained from growing up here in Dubai certainly more than compensates for the lack of some basic knowledge at home in the UK. Safety and crime wise I certainly feel Dubai is generally safer...Schools cannot offer as much in the way of sport or choices, but on a personal level I feel they do a reasonable job. At the end of the day it all boils down to personal circumstances and choice, there are going to be pluses and minuses whichever way you choose. Our kids have enjoyed growing up here, the eldest 2 love being back in the UK for uni but also love coming 'home' for their holidays, they feel they have the best of both worlds. Best of luck with your decision, it is a personal one for your family and circumstances, on the whole we are very pleased we have been able to stay here and educate the kids here.
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Latest post on 17 November 2014 - 09:47
Hi, look up totalelliptic.com great classes and great support for weight loss.
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Latest post on 13 November 2014 - 14:02
Al Safa Vet is now Um Suqeim Veterinary Surgery and although your vet may have left them the other vets in the practise are fantastic with my dogs, I wouldn't hesitate in going to them, in fact I wouldn't go anywhere else. 04 3210799
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Latest post on 09 October 2014 - 11:11
Hi Daza, no problems on the Palm, all lanes are open, enjoy!
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Latest post on 26 September 2014 - 10:33
No prob, if no post then all is okay! I don't think there will be a problem, enjoy brunch!
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Latest post on 26 September 2014 - 10:25
All is running smoothly right now, no traffic. 1 extra lane is open, whether it will build up later is anyones guess but I would think you will be fine.
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Latest post on 25 September 2014 - 22:21
Yes a burst water pipe under the main exit road so all are having to use the slip road. Hopefully will be fixed soon!
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Latest post on 28 August 2014 - 10:18
Hi, this isn't really a present that will remind him of Dubai but when both my eldest left Dubai to go to Uni in the UK, one of the things they both enjoyed was a 'shower radio'! It was a last minute throw in present that they both found really great - ridiculous really but it just hooks on the shower, very inexpensive.
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Latest post on 25 May 2014 - 09:48
Umm Suqeim Vet 04 3210799 or 056 3205644 in Jumeirah on the Beach Road
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 18:04
Many thanks, I will give him a go! Thank you.
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 13:45
Sorry, one further thing that has just come back to me, I am sure that fairly recently I saw a post on face book from a British girl who was looking for her brother here in Dubai who had lost his job and was living rough and she hadn't been able to get in contact with him, it was either on face book or in the paper, I am struggling to remember but it wasn't that long ago, maybe a month.....I am going to try and search for it now but I remember it was a fairly desperate plea.... I have just found the article in the National from Jan 21, it seems as though he was found as he made contact via fb but not very clear......just a thought!
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 13:32
Sorry, one further thing that has just come back to me, I am sure that fairly recently I saw a post on face book from a British girl who was looking for her brother here in Dubai who had lost his job and was living rough and she hadn't been able to get in contact with him, it was either on face book or in the paper, I am struggling to remember but it wasn't that long ago, maybe a month.....I am going to try and search for it now but I remember it was a fairly desperate plea....
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Latest post on 29 March 2014 - 13:27
Hi Irishkate, it does sound incredibly unusual here, and as you have said he sounds as though he has mental issues, poor man...Have you considered reporting it properly to the authorities? It may be that they know of 'persons missing', i know recently we had a an elderly tourist who wandered off and couldn't initially be found, luckily the authorities found him and reunited him with his wife, I would definitely report you sighting to the police so that they can investigate properly, just to be sure. It can't do any harm, you may already have done so in which case I apologise for the suggestion! But your instinct obviously has picked up on something not quite right about it all.
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 11:37
Terribly sad, Irishkate, is it worth reporting what you saw to the contacts on the missing sailor links? Very difficult to assess what is best to do in these situations.....
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Latest post on 25 March 2014 - 17:58
She has been reunited with her owner.
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Latest post on 25 March 2014 - 17:54
Dr Carole Le Cart at Belgium Medical services in Heathcare City is very good.
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Latest post on 25 March 2014 - 17:53
Hi, yes she was checked for a micro chip, and she has now been reunited with her owner. Thanks.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 21:20
How has everyone done?!!!!
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 11:40
I agree totally with Pinks, this isn't a 'diet' as such, it is a way of eating and the weight loss is a side issue, watch the program. Re putting all the weight back on - if you lose weight with any change of eating plan you are going to regain it if you return to your old eating habits! That was the reason you put weight on in the first place, there is no magic solution. The 6;1 is a very good way of maintaining it. All down to personal choice and circumstances - good luck to those starting Sunday!
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 17:12
You have to use a very small teaspoon for the 1oz of porridge, lol! It really isn't much to eat but you just have to tell yourself its only for a day....I found my appetite decreased as well on the non fast days, food tastes so much nicer (you appreciate it so much....!) It obviously doesn't suit everyone, my sister just cannot get to grips with it, but I feel better on it. It is a personal thing, I love getting to Wednesday knowing I have 'done' my dieting until the following Sunday!
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 16:35
Sunday and Tuesday work for me, after trying various ways last year I find the best thing for me personally,( and everyone is different.....), is to wait as long as possible before eating at all! I normally eat a t 2pm and 7pm on 'fasting days', I do drink tea....can't give that up! But I add in the calories from the milk, 500 cal total on those 2 days. Am not very adventurous with menu's, so nothing too major in my instance, 1 oz of porridge with 100grm soya milk as lunch, beans or an egg on 1 slice toast for tea, or chicken and some salad, anything really that adds up to 500 cals and save the 'bigger' meal for your hungriest time...during the rest of the week I'm reasonably careful and relax totally on Fri/Sat. Fairly simple really, and it really worked for me. Best of luck.
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Latest post on 20 January 2014 - 10:58
Hi Bethanway, I had wrist surgery with Dr Lucia last week, she is at Burjeel Hospital now on Sheik Zayed road, just past ACE. All fine.
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 22:41
Lol, same here, I think we pay for every channel going which is why I'm surprised we haven't got it! Will be on phone tomorrow, at least we know it is on on some channels, seriously we are supposed to have complete package of basically every channel, thanks for replies, will sort out as can't miss this one!!
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 20:58
Hi, anyone know how we can get English commentary for Wimbledon on the telly? We had it the first day but both channels have reverted to Arabic now. Audio settings all on English....
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Latest post on 18 May 2013 - 11:29
I have been doing this since middle of January, with a couple of weeks off over the Easter break, I 'fast' Sunday and Tuesday and it has just become a habit now, I look forward to the Sunday fast after the weekend, I feel much better for it, have lost 10kg and am hoping my cholesterol has come down! Very easy, best thing I have ever done, and believe me, I have tried most 'diets'!!
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Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 17:43
shampooch mobile no 050 6459171, they will know who it belongs to and I'm sure they won't mind you calling. good luck!
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Latest post on 19 March 2013 - 08:30
Best of luck! Stick with it and let the guilt go...I think you end up with a far healthier relationship with food. I have been doing this since Jan and have now lost 6kg, the most interesting thing is that on 'non fast' days I have no desire to eat like crazy and I find I'm automatically choosing healthier options. For years, and I mean years, I have always felt guilty when eating and consequently ate more than ever! Now I'm much more relaxed about it, if hungry I will eat but more often than not am happy to wait until meal times and not snack etc. It isn't a fast weight loss regime but it is staying off, and slowly going down even though I'm not 'dieting', amazing!!!!
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 18:19
Bump
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 20:36
Hi, I added the support group web to your other post, good luck.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 20:34
Bish1970, sorry to read your news the support groups web site is iamnumberone.org - hope it helps.
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Latest post on 07 February 2013 - 07:53
Hi, I suspect you are suffering from 'dry eyes', which will slow the recovery a bit, your eyes will be blurry until this settles down, if it is that. I has 'Supracor' last Feb which is another form of Lasix, it just corrects long/mid and short distance (had it done in the UK as not available here) and it involved cutting 'the flap' etc but I suffered with dry eye and it took a while to clear, I was advised to use eye drops, the ones without preservative in, basically water to moisten the eyes and to take flaxseed oil as this really helps with dry eye when you suffer from it. It will sort itself out eventually and the result is fantastic! Good luck.
 
 
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