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Latest post on 02 December 2013 - 14:04
...DH arrived at 11am with DD this morning and it is unlikely they will see him until about 2pm... Is it that crowded there in the mornings? I was hoping to take DS this friday 6th morning around that time as we leave that same evening on vacation and no Santas (at least not the kind I would want to take a pic of with DS) where we are going :(. edited by sumi on 02/12/2013 I suspect today is busy as lots of parents are off and the children are off (I am at work though). Friday morning might be okay if you got there for when it opens. I would double check what time they open on Friday though
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Latest post on 02 December 2013 - 14:03
DH is still waiting, apparently 1-1.30 is his break and 2 - 3 is his lunch. DH not happy. Last year you could take additional pictures and parents go in with the child.
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Latest post on 02 December 2013 - 12:17
They are open 10 to 10 (as Plum2 said) but he goes for lunch at 1 for 30 minutes. DH arrived at 11am with DD this morning and it is unlikely they will see him until about 2pm. Wafi have been good as usual and there are lots of arts and crafts and things for them to do. The Grotto/shed has moved and is near M&S now.
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Latest post on 27 November 2013 - 09:06
Have you done all your Christmas shopping? Mumzworld are offering a Santa delivery if you spend over AED 500. http://www.mumzworld.com/en/xmas
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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 16:13
I know this is an oldish thread but a great big thank you to all the recommendations for Celmetro, my DD dropped the mini iPad and the screen cracked. I called Celmetro yesterday, they collected it an hour later and I got it back this morning. AED 495 but worth it.
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Latest post on 26 November 2013 - 10:49
Unfortunately you will not find the natural stuff here as it contains alcohol, mine is 83% proof! But you only need a minute amount. Its the same for decent vanilla extract. Sometimes Spinneys has the synthetic peppermint flavouring.
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 15:00
Our DD is only 4 but we are keeping to what I knew in my childhood, a satsuma in the toe of the stocking along with a handful of nuts and some chocolate coins. The presents will all be small fun things, a couple of trash packs, a book, a small piece of Playmobil and a DVD.
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Latest post on 25 November 2013 - 13:25
I was really surprised but the decorations in Galeries Lafayette were good value and nice looking.
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Latest post on 24 November 2013 - 08:44
Try the Abaya Mall in Mirdif. There used to be an abaya maker in the Spinney's Market shopping area and they used to do talioring.
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 08:55
We use the Dolce Gusto, would have liked a Nespresso but couldn't afford it. My brother has a Nespresso but likes the Dolce Gusto because it makes a better long coffee. It has pads for cappuccino and various other flavours. DH likes a cappuccino occasionally so I bought a hand held milk frother to make it frothy.
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Latest post on 21 November 2013 - 08:49
I bought my Singer from Tchibo, it is this one: http://www.johnlewis.com/singer-8280-sewing-machine/p231136647 It was around AED 350 and it is great. Basic but makes costumes for my DD and I can mend things, do hems, add button holes etc. Otherwise I think Satwa is a good place to look.
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 09:11
Ask her what she wants, ours only wanted a bed and a set of drawers for her clothes. She didn't want a TV so she gets a little extra in phone credit as she prefers to spend her time off talking to her DH & DD. She eats in the kitchen which she prefers. We got the furniture from Ikea.
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Latest post on 20 November 2013 - 09:00
I can't help with the process as DH did it all with the help of the company PRO, I wasn't involved. There is one thing that is missing from the the list, you also need your marriage certificate. We were done and dusted in 48 hours but we did pay for fast tracking of the medical. A friend of ours employed the services of a PRO and the DH only had to turn up when his signature was required.
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Latest post on 19 November 2013 - 08:58
Thanks all will call Rera in the morning as it states the calcultor isnt working on my area ;-( Did you put in your contract expiry date? The calculator only works for rent increases in the next 28 days otherwise it will state not working.
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 16:19
Could you shop and ship it? Did you ask in any of the ELC if they could check with head office when they would be back in? The guys in the ELC at Arabian Centre have done this for me for something else.
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 16:03
Which Kidkraft kitchen is it? This looks very similar http://www.mumzworld.com/en/plum-mews-wooden-role-play-kitchen (I don't work for them, just spend far too much money on the site) Have you called Kidkraft? They may have a supplier here but they don't actively market the product.
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 13:12
H&M and Matalan have them. I have bought from both places with the leotard and cardigan as well.
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 16:07
Spinneys usually has some spray on stuff, the Kiddi Kutz at Fun City locations also do it. About AED 10 per colour I think.
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Latest post on 06 November 2013 - 10:34
We had the same but that was back in August and the first day of Eid, didnt realise it was a new rule :( We had the same problem and when we called 20 mins before hand we were told there was a 45 minute wait. My DH asked how this serves us better (the phrase they use I think), the guy kept saying but it does serve you better, DH asked how and the guy finally admitted it serves them better as a company. Apparently lots of people were booking but not being there for pick up or being asked to wait for 30/60 mins. We will try careem when we next fly.
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Latest post on 04 November 2013 - 08:55
Dr Nto at Mediclinic at Arabian Ranches is amazing, she used to work at the Mirdif branch and we still drive up to see her. She manages to make you think you are her most important patient, she takes as long as it is needed to listen to you to diagnose. She is UK trained.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:25
Here is the link: http://www.mumzworld.com/en/astronaut-costume
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 09:29
I haven't found a decent one in 12 years of living in Mirdif. If you search for Hazel on this website her mobile number comes up, she is a mobile hairdresser and comes to Mirdif. She is fab.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 09:27
The helmet is easy to make, we made one last week. A balloon, paper mache, white paint and lots of patience. If you google it, you get lots of ideas. If that didn't work we were going to use a bicycle helmet and use tin foil to shape a helmet. Two large soda/water bottles painted white with ribbon for arm holes makes a good backpack. Sorry I cannot help with a ready made one, have you called Mr Ben's Closet?
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 15:52
I think this is what some people have recommended on here previously. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Houdini-Stop-Houdini1/dp/B0044VUXGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381405846&sr=8-1&keywords=car+seat+safety+clip
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 11:50
I use the framers in Lamcy Plaza and Arabian Centre, they do a good job and are reasonably priced. They are the same company. I used to use an independent place but they started charging silly amounts.
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 10:58
We do, didn't think not to. We did say that occasionally we would ask her to switch it off, i.e. if we are streaming something and the internet is slow but so far all has been good. She asked for it as she likes to watch programmes from home. We did offer her a TV but she declined saying she preferred to watch via her phone. She hasn't abused it so far, house still clean and daughter is happy.
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 12:58
I had two rings made into one and it cost AED 900 but reduced to AED 200 as they used the unused gold to offset the price. Happy with the work, this was about a month ago.
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 12:16
We use Masafi at home, never had a problem. More expensive but worth it, water tastes better too. I gave up with Oasis at my previous company for this very problem, not good with power points etc in the floor.
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 11:55
We are taking the whole week off, small company with a great boss.
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 11:53
I was just coming on to say call the consumer rights people. Usually just the mention of you calling them makes the company buckle and give you your money back. http://www.consumerrights.ae/
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 13:52
We got ours from the Intercon in Festival City two years ago. Turkey was lovely, the trimmings were good but we made our own roast potatoes. Last year, I bought a turkey crown from Spinneys and did all the trimmings, it was lovely.
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 09:15
I remembered one other thing, Panadol. Here it is AED 14 or so for 96 tablets in the UK it is about AED 6 for 12 tablets. My parents always ask for and take back Panadol Joint as you cannot get it in the UK.
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Latest post on 02 October 2013 - 10:59
Dates from Bateel and Kopico coffee sweets.
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 12:39
Wild Wadi uses the days granted to Government workers not the general holidays. So for them it will be (in all likelyhood) Monday to Saturday that the vouchers cannot be used.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 16:59
I will email you in the morning, dashing out the door now.
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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 16:04
Is he only looking for admin roles? Would he be willing to work hard and get a qualification? The qualification takes about 7 years if he doesn't have a degree already.
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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 12:50
Good Luck in your search, there are very few good agents. We have been lucky with ours as both landlords (8 years in one villa, 4 in the current villa) have agents just dealing with his properties. Both landlords are business men and looked for the right tenant with a view to long term rental rather than short terms wins. When you have found something, please come back here and ask the ladies what documents you should get from the agent/landlord before handing money over. I can't advise as my DH got his PRO to check the documents before handing anything over.
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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 08:34
Hi, we live in Mirdif and have done for 12 years now. Uptown is very much under the flight path. Are you hiring a car or using a taxi service? The side with Mirdif City Centre has the most villas under the flight path. The opposite side, behind Uptown has the least. 47th Street is a good place to start. Where are you or your DH working?
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 12:25
My friend Kinnie is an amazing florist. Her company name is IS Flowers and she is based at Media One Hotel, Media City. I am sure she will be able to come up with something to suit you. Her telephone number is 04 445 8304 <em>edited by Ladybirdsarethebest on 23/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 September 2013 - 08:39
Maven Spa in Mirdif Uptown is great. They are about AED 240 for a massage and give you 20% off if you go before 1pm (or at least they used to), they also give a card where you pay for 9 massages and your 10th is free. Number is 04 288 8480 It is opposite Mediclinic. <em>edited by Ladybirdsarethebest on 23/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 12:01
I'd love to have them (how much do you want for them?). I'll wash them before use, no problem. You can have them, I loved using them and happy to pass them on to someone that will use them. I would ask, that you pass them on to someone else (if still usable) when you are done. <em>edited by Ladybirdsarethebest on 18/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 11:09
I think I have 11, they are Tots Bots. We used them for about 2.5 years, she is now 4 so they will need a very good wash. They are white and have an insert that is optional, we used it for the night time or long car journeys.
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 10:41
Where do you live? I have some you can have but we are in Mirdif.
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 10:40
Sadly it closed. It was fabulous and we spent lots of money there. I think they only have 2 locations now, one in Jumeirah and one near the airport.
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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 09:21
Organic cafe has the nicest and its 20% off on the 3rd Friday & Saturday of the month. The one from M&S is pretty good. http://www.organicfoodsandcafe.com/page/honey-jam-and-spreads <em>edited by Ladybirdsarethebest on 17/09/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 14:59
Search for Hazel on this site, she is a mobile hairdresser. She doesn't normally work on a Friday but has said to me she does during December so she might be an option.
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 14:57
Try TKD in Town Centre, the number is 04 385 6353. I haven't seen them in there but I wasn't looking. I recently bought a swimming skirt (with a bikini top) to wear with my rash vest so they might. I had to go down a couple of sizes as they were huge. The sports shop next to ACE seems to have a big selection of swimming outfits as well.
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 16:23
Tutus are the easiest thing to make. No sewing involved. If you google knotted tutu tutorial, lots come up.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 12:42
Just googled it, very easy. Al Rashidia Clinic/ عيادة الراشدية Last Updated by Dubai Health Authority on Mar 16 Rashidiya clinic is located in Al Rashidiya area in Dubai city, behind Bin Sougat shopping centre and next to Al Rashidiya post office branch. and Dubai Municipality Al Rashidiya branch. Dubai United Arab Emirates 04- 5022300 Primary Health Care https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111084072412110656389.000484bc44f055a30d529&cd=2&sll=25.159512,55.287499&sspn=0.260987,0.248132&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=25.516418,55.545502&spn=0.625862,1.229095&z=10&iwloc=00048749ed3ce5116f5d0
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 12:36
I am so glad someone else asked, yes I know where Bin Sougat centre is
 
 
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