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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 20:34

Hi Maxine, Have you heard of Babies Behind Bars? Sounds like a great cause. Im sure they'd really appreciate anything you could pass their way. Check out their FB page... https://www.facebook.com/BabiesBehindBarsUae/info HTH

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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 23:48

Ah, ok thanks! Might give that one a try. Thanks for the info! :) xx

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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 22:35

Thanks Quickchange. What is DOSC tho?

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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 13:46

How long would it take to walk to the beach from Lime Tree? Which is the nearest beach to there?

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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 23:51

Thanks Amelia but we're in Tecom so not too many options there. :( Maybe I need to start persuading them against a beach breakfast!

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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 23:15

Thanks for the replies! Barasti only does breakfast at the weekend which is a real bummer as this would have been the most convenient. JBR sounds like a bit of a mare - as always!! Are Lime tree, Circle cafe or Coffee bean within short walking distance of any of the beaches?? I dont have a car and will have a (potentially stroppy, at that time in the morning) 16 month in tow, and dont venture down that end of town too often. Had considered maybe the Yacht club or something similar but i think they really want breakfast at the beach on their first day. Grrr!! Just out of interest, does anyone know if its the Yacht Club that has a "No flip-flop" policy?

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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 16:33

There's a clinic in TECOM just a few doors down from Park n Shop. I think it's called Al Rafa Polyclinic by Aster. I haven't been so can't comment on quality of care. If you are considering Saudi German Hospital then I say Al Zahra hospital might be a better choice. I've seen a few docs there and have no complaints. We've been to this clinic a few times and have found the quality of care and the advice / treatment given to be pretty poor. Try the Mediclinic Al Sufouh in Knowledge Village. They have some really good Dr's there. This is the only place we use these days. Its in Block 10 right by the Golden Tulip Hotel. Recently found out they have free basement parking too which is a godsend as parking there can be a nightmare!

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Latest post on 23 October 2013 - 20:46

Hi A Rancher, Thank you for starting this post, I am watching with huge interest. DH and I were about to start the process of making a will as both DH and I are muslim however we wanted any assets to be distributed according to our specific wishes as would be the case in our country, rather than by Shariah law. Glad we haven't just gone and wasted a whole heap of money!! Am I correct in now thinking that this would be a completely pointless exercise here? Sorry if this is going off topic a little, but can anyone post a link which states the distribution of assets (money, property etc) according to Shariah law if DH alone was to pass away; If I alone was to pass away; and if something happened to us both at the same time? DH and his family are muslim but my family are not. Having read this thread, I now also have some concerns as, if guardianship was required for our DD, and if we decided we wanted it to be my parents, however they are not muslim......so then what?! Also, presumably, if anything (god forbid) were to happen to DH, as I am muslim, I would automatically be granted full custody of DD or would she some how end up going to his family? And if this was the case, could I go back to UK where she would then be and get it over-ruled by a British court if necessary?? I'm finding this all a little overwhelming! Its awful having to consider the What-if's anyway, but with it all being made so much more complicated.... Even trying to have a conversation with DH about this kind of thing is impossible - he won't discuss it as he says I'm giving him Nazr (??spelling) by talking about it. :( Marroosh, can I also just ask, you said that you can not inherit from your parents etc as they are not muslim, but how could anyone stop you, besides it being on your moral conscience to request your family not to include you in any inheritance? Is there a way that if you were to be left an inheritance that it could be taken from you (or rather you be prevented from receiving it in the first place) if the person leaving it to you were in a non-muslim country? Sorry, struggling to explain what I mean clearly. Hope you understand what i'm trying to ask? <em>edited by LMAO-DXB on 24/10/2013</em>

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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 16:00

Hi ShadyPiper Try dropping Liv R an email on [email protected], or call her on 056 624 9103 She recently won an award for best makeup artist in the UAE. She's absolutely amazing. Did my makeup for a family photo shoot last week and when she finished I was almost in tears, I was so happy and knocked back by how I looked. Wish i could have had someone like her do my makeup for my wedding! HTH. xx

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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 15:26

no worries... pls feel free to email me and I'll try and answer your questions as honestly as possible... Sorry HorizonMum, your email has gone before I had chance to take it down. ETA Got your mail. will be in touch. Thank you! :) xx <em>edited by LMAO-DXB on 17/10/2013</em>

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Latest post on 13 October 2013 - 13:42

Hi ladies Just thought I'd post a quick update. After dreading today's drop off all weekend, it actually wasn't as bad as I'd expected. When we arrived, the teacher came out to take DD in, who as soon as she saw the teacher started clinging to me and crying. So I just said "dont worry baby, mummy's going to come through with you today" and went through with them regardless. As we got to the play area the teacher seemed to be trying to get away from me with DD so I told her to wait a second as I needed to say goodbye to DD. She did, so I gave DD a kiss and told her I'd be back for her later on, gave her a wave and left. I could still hear her crying so I hung around out of sight and after about 5 or so mins she seemed to have calmed down. I went in to see the manager and said I just wanted to check what was happening as I'd been told by the receptionist on thurs that parents are no longer allowed beyond reception and that I was really unhappy about how the new rules had made DD so distressed and that this carried on over to the weekend. She seemed concerned and said that it was something they were trying and that it went well with the 2.5-4 yr olds, but said that if I wanted to continue to take DD through and even sit with her for as long as i feel is necessary, they are happy for me to do so until she is properly settled, no matter how long that takes. I also said that I do not agree with being discouraged from saying goodbye to her. I acknowledged that every child and family are different and this may work for some, but it does not work for myself and DD and what I am trying to teach her. Again, the manager was fine about this and appeared to be in agreement. I was really relieved as I was expecting more confrontation which I'm really not great with, but she was very nice about the whole thing. Perhaps it was a mis-communication between the staff, or the receptionist and teacher were being a bit over zealous with trying to implement it, without actually thinking of the children and the repercussions. As I mentioned in my previous post, until this point, I had been extremely happy with the nursery, and am very happy with the response I got today so hopefully this was just a hiccup. Fingers crossed all continues to go well from here on in. Thanks again for your replies! :) xx

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Latest post on 11 October 2013 - 22:29

Horizonmum, would you mind if I also email you as Horizon is one of the schools we're considering for DD. If its ok, let me know and I'll be intouch. Thanks!

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Latest post on 11 October 2013 - 21:54

Hi ladies. Thank you for your replies. Sorry its taken me so long to post back. Its really reassuring to hear that im not just being completely neurotic, as i'd started to think. Poor DD has been so clingy today. Getting her to go to bed this evening was like mission impossible! And she's always so friendly and happy to go to people - usually if we're out for lunch and a waitress wants to pick her up and play with her, she's more than happy and loves the attention. Today if anyone came near her, straight away she'd run to me and hold on tight to me with a distressed look on her little face. What have I done to the poor thing?! :( She seemed happy enough when I picked her up yesterday. When I arrived, the reception desk was unmanned so I just went straight through and she was playing with the TA and receptionist. Nothing was said about the fact that I'd gone through despite having been told by the receptionist in the morning that it wasn't allowed. Dont get me wrong, until this point i'd been extremely happy with the nursery. They've been so friendly and caring from day 1, and when DD was there at the end of her first week and developed a low grade fever, they took great care of her. This just really caught me off guard tho. I'm so angry with myself for not having spoken up at the time. Its my job to speak up for her and I didn't, I think because I didnt want to come across as being a neurotic pain in the butt, and didnt want to look stupid. Those things should have been way at the bottom of my priority list and DD's well-being should have come first. Think I really do just need to grow a pair and stop caring what others might think of me! I've decided that I'm going to speak to the manager on sunday. Its not on. If DD is happy to be left at reception, then I have absolutely no problem with that, but until that point, I'm going to be taking her through. I always just say a quick good bye and give her a kiss, and yes, we get a bit of a whinge or a cry from her but then she's easily distracted and gets on with it pretty quickly, where as once she's in hysteria mode, it can take up to an hour to settle her down, so they're actually doing themselves a huge dis-service at the mo, as well as making what should be a fun experience for her into a distressing and counter-productive one. If they aren't willing to budge on it, well then thats unfortunate. I'll just have to find somewhere that will be more accommodating to DD's needs. Think I'm going to ask them to show me this ruling from the Ministry as I think they're just talking a load of bull-poop to try and get me to back down and play ball. And dont worry Kooky, its not a nursery in Mirdiff. :) Thanks for the reassurance ladies. Feeling a bit more able to confront it now! :)

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Latest post on 11 October 2013 - 21:34

Thanks for your reply Mags. I chanced it and went to MCC before I saw your reply, and yep, you're right. Still there!! :D Hoping the MOE one will re-open when they've finished doing whatever the big refurb' it is that they're doing there. Fingers crossed!!

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Latest post on 11 October 2013 - 12:32

Just a little bump...Anyone know? Was thinking of going to MCC today, but only if Jane Norman is still open

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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 21:51

I thought that you could still sponsor a live-out maid but the salary needs to be significantly higher to cater for accommodation, transport, etc. Perhaps this has changed but I haven't heard anything to say that this is the case. When I was asking the same question a few months ago, people were saying in the region of AED3000-3500. We never went ahead with it though so cant really comment any further.

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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 21:47

Thanks for the replies ladies. I spoke to the company, and to my surprise they were actually very apologetic and helpful. They're sending a new lady tomorrow, if she doesn't work out, Evi, I'll ask to try your lady and if still no luck, i'll try some of the other recommendations. Thanks again! :) xx

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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 21:25

No probs! Hope they have something for you! good luck! :) xx

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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 21:08

Hi GA, I dont know whether or not an apartment is becoming available for when you want but I can give you the landlords office number for Al Hawai Residence in Tecom (the one with Robinsons supermarket at the bottom) You can ask them directly then if there is anything, you wont need to have the stress with agents! Its one company that owns the whole building so you dont get the nightmare i've heard about with private landlords either. The number is: 04 343 7555 HTH. xx

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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 12:51

Hi Evi, would you mind sharing the name of the lady that you are happy with? Maybe if she is free at the times i need, i can see if she is better than the others who have been recently. Thanks! :)

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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 22:07

Hi Evi, unfortunately its Helping Hands im having the problems with. Lolacat, with a very active and messy toddler, a dog who sheds fur like nobody's business and a husband who has big issues with the dog shedding.....plus the fact I'm trying to get back in to work, a cleaner (who does the job properly) just makes life a lot easier. Absolutely not expecting or wanting a nanny, just a cleaner who does the job they're paid for.

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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 12:03

hello gsimon, I agree with FairyDust. DH had a car accident in UK a few years back and he went to physio for ages, but it wasn't helping him at all. He was suffering from sever back pains (Cervical, Lumber and Thoracic). He sought alternative treatment - IMS (Dry Needling) - which is similar to acupuncture, and now common in Dubai. And it worked for him! Orthosports is one clinic on Jumeirah Road - Physio called Cathy who is pretty good (and does Dry Needling) DH still has the odd pains now and then, but sees the physio as and when required (around every 5-6 months or more) If the accident is not your fault and you have told the insurance company you are suffering from the pain....advise them that you have not recovered and need further treatment.

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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 10:05

Great! Thanks Lettie! Was thinking id maybe have to get off at Marina just to be sure then have to do the extra long walk. Not much fun with DD in her pushchair with this heat! Thank you! :) xx

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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 23:32

Hi ladies Just a quickie. Does anyone know if the metro station closest to Marina Mall (??JLT station) has a lift on the Marina side of the road? I need to use the metro tomorrow to get to marina mall and will have DD with me in her pushchair. Happened to drive past tonight and it looked as if the station closer to Marina Walk has a lift but couldn't tell about the other one, other than the station looks much smaller. TIA! xx

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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 12:54

Oh hun, all will work out ok. I remember when i was pregnant, DH went thru a bit of a rebellious phase where he thought he was the only one that mattered, and yes, i think it was because reality had just kicked in and he was pooping his pants about the whole thing. If you think Hubs could do with another dad-type person to talk to who gets it, I'm sure DH wouldn't say no to a night out! ;) Good luck with this evening. just try and be calm and factual about it rather than emotional, if you can. I know with DH, if i can have a conversation with him about things in this way, he's more likely to listen and then talk to me about whats bugging him too. And its ok to admit to him that you're scared, or dont feel ready, or whatever it is you're feeling, maybe it'l open the doors for him to say if this is how he's feeling too, without him feeling guilty for saying it? Here for you all the way hun. xx

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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 12:03

Hey MrsDB. Im so sorry hun, I didnt realise you were feeling like this :( I think phases like this in relationships are pretty normal - I know me and DH have had our fair share, and as others have said, the best way out of it is to try and just have a calm but very honest discussion from both sides. Maybe there are things that Hubs is stressed about at the mo and the best way they know how to deal with it is to retreat into the Man-Cave! Easier said than done but maybe try and find a way to tell him how you feel and what you need but also find out if there's anything bugging him or that he needs to get off his chest too? Im full of germs at the mo which is the last thing you and DD need right now but next week, lets meet up for a coffee again and I'll try and join you at some of the mum and baby mornings....we can start our very own clique!! ;) Call me if you need to hun. Here if you need me! Big hugs! xx

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Latest post on 17 September 2013 - 18:19

Thanks ladies. will maybe try the local florists route if its better value that way. Thanks!

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Latest post on 11 September 2013 - 12:05

HI LB79 Congrats on your LO! We still use the Bambi nappies for our 14 month old - they're the only ones I've found that really suit her, and the best value too! They always have a good stock in Lulu's.

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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 18:04

Ah ok, thanks. And what about custody of children?

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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 14:10

yes, but as far as I am aware (and from what I gather from the article below), when a muslim dies, all their assets are divided according to a set formula according to Shariah law - ie - most of the assets go to remaining male family members and (eg if its the husband that dies) the wife is only entitled to a very small percentage (?? one eighth - someone please correct me if I'm wrong). The article also indicates that the court can dictate who will take custody of any children. I believe that this can be the case for anyone living in the country without a will, which is why its advised that non-muslim expats have a will - so that your wishes are abided by. My question mainly is if you are british and muslim but you dont want your assets etc divided according Shariah law, can I have a UK compliant will so that I get to specify who gets what, and will it still be legally recognised here? Hope this makes sense..... <em>edited by LMAO-DXB on 09/09/2013</em>

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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 13:46

From what I understand - if you live here you should have a Sharia will, no matter of religion or nationality. But then how do you ensure that division of assets and custody of any children would be as per your wishes rather than as per Shariah law / court?

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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 13:09

Does anyone know, if you are from UK but are muslim, do you have to have a Shariah compliant will, or can you still have a UK compliant will if you prefer? <em>edited by LMAO-DXB on 09/09/2013</em>

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Latest post on 07 September 2013 - 14:14

Gently bumping for mrsb....

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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 18:27

Ok great. Thanks Elmpark. Just out of interest, do you know what the kids entertainment was??

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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 17:49

Does anyone know if there's any out-door seating at the Raffles Christmas lunch?

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Latest post on 05 September 2013 - 13:33

Thanks FJ. So British Curriculum and National Curriculum of England are the same thing then? Its a bit confusing on the EW list of schools as also stated on there is National Curriculum of England and Wales, which makes it sound like they're all different!

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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 18:32

Hahaha!! just nearly pee'd myself looking at the prices on propertyfinder! Virtually everywhere that looked half decent and not in the middle of no-where was at least double if not triple what we're paying at the moment!!! Hmmm.....unless this turns out to be an amazing offer thats too good to turn down, I think i know what the answer is!!! Thanks for the contact details SalsB, will keep it in mind, just incase!

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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 16:39

Thanks for the replies! Im used to being barked at while im taking my dog out. i assume its my dog they're barking at....lol! The Pearl was one of the few places I actually managed to see when I visited previously and although its beautiful, I have a suspicion it will be somewhat over our budget. I dont think the employer will be covering our accommodation costs, or contributing to DD's education for that matter. Oh well, will see what happens. have been recommended a website for properties so that will at least give me an idea when doing the sums, then we can decide from there. Thanks for all your help, hugely appreciated!! :) xx

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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 16:25

Thanks again for the replies. Thanks kimbo61 for the heads up on propertyfinder - i'll have a look. at least we'll have a better idea of monthly out-goings then. Unfortunately i doubt very much that the employer would be covering accommodation costs or education. Its actually the same company that DH is currently working for, just a different division. I think he's going to try and see if there's any way he could work for that division but still have his visa in Dubai as, from what i gather, a lot of the work is actually in dubai anyway so he'd be travelling back here a lot by the sounds of things. fingers crossed!! Im kind of hoping that either the job doesn't turn out to be what he wants, or there is somehow a way of transferring to that division but still staying here. I could be wrong but i just dont really think Doha is for us. I think we would get bored. DH moans sometimes about being bored here but thats just because he cant be bothered to get off his bum and do stuff sometimes, rather than there being a lack of easily accessible things to do. SalsB, Im really sorry to hear you're not enjoying your time there. You helped me out a huge amount just over 4 years ago when we were thinking of moving to Dubai (I was under a different name back then tho! ;) ) Whenever i asked questions on here about moving over and the kind of package we'd be on, everyone else was just answering with doom and gloom, but you always gave me realistic, down to earth advice and really inspired me to go ahead with the move, for which I am eternally grateful. Its the best decision we ever made! I hope you start feeling more at home soon or that an opportunity pops up somewhere you'd be happier! Well, i think thats all my questions for now. thanks for bearing with me. will just have to wait and see what happens. I'll be sure to jump back on here and ask you lovelies if i think of anything else tho! Thanks again! xx

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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 11:04

Hi ladies Thanks for all the replies! Its great to hear that some of you love it there. So far I've been yet to find anyone who actually says they really like it there. We have a pretty quiet life here and spend all our spare time (what little of it there is!) as family time, taking DD to new places where she can play and explore and just enjoying quality time together. We like to go for nice meals out from time to time and enjoy the odd take out when im feeling too lazy to cook! We're pretty boring these days! lol! DH is currently trying to find out the fine print of the job there so we can have a better idea of where we stand. I had heard that Doha was quite a lot more expensive than Dubai so we're trying to do the sums to see if the move would be worth it. We currently stay in a fairly big 2 bedroom apartment and only pay AED 63k per year - we're lucky that we moved in when the building first opened and they havent increased rents that much. Any idea what kind of property we'd be able to get (if any!!) for around the same price? Are there any websites similar to Dubizzle where i could see properties available? Is it common there for apartment buildings / compounds to have gyms and pools? We love taking DD into the pool in our building and look forward to taking her to the beach when it cools down a bit. Also trying to weigh up chances of me managing to get a job there. My background is in healthcare and I was just starting to look for work in Healthcare Management in private clinics. Obviously over here there is an abundance of private clinics of various kinds. Are there many over there? Can be any kind of clinic - medical, dental, cosmetic......etc If my chances of getting a job there are going to be limited, despite the increase in DH's salary, we'd be better off here with 2 salaries coming in. Sorry for all the questions. Im not a huge fan of change and need to make sure what ever decision we make is the right one. Thanks! :)

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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 17:15

Lol! Is that ALL its got going for it?? :s

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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 13:55

Hey ladies DH is seriously looking into a potentially very good job opportunity in Qatar and I have very mixed feelings about it. We currently live in Dubai and I love it here. We've been here for almost 4 years and this is now my home. My initial reaction when he mentioned a possible move was No way!! but it could be an opportunity we'd be stupid to turn down. I visited Doha once a couple of years ago and to be honest, i really didnt like it. However, I was only there for a couple of days and wasn't well while i was there so really didnt give the place a proper chance or get to see it properly. I know a few ladies here have lived in both Qatar and Dubai and was wondering if anyone could give me a comparison of the 2 places and where you prefer living. We have a 1 year old DD and there's loads of things we can do with her here - parks, beach, soft play etc but I have no idea what there is on offer there. Also, do you find Qatar to be stricter or more restrictive than here? Did you settle in easily in Qatar? What are nurseries and schools like (we'd be looking for British curriculum) We also have a dog. How is the dog friendliness there compared to Dubai? Just trying to get my head around things incase a move is on the cards as I know from our move here, if you can go in with the right mind set, thats half the battle won! Looking forwards to your responses! TIA! :) xx

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Latest post on 28 August 2013 - 15:40

Hi Mrsb, Hope you had a lovely time at home! Just wondered if you've been to visit the tailor yet? xx

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Latest post on 31 July 2013 - 17:56

we do have a carrier but she's over 10kgs. Can you still comfortably "wear" them at that weight?

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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 13:49

Thank you so much mrsb. you are an absolute angel!! will get in touch and see if he can provide what we're looking for. Really appreciate your help. Thank you!! :)

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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 22:42

Ginnee, I've also made it more times now than my waistline cares to remember! Its fab and everyone I've made it for is hooked! This is now officially my signature dessert and I plan to wow everyone back home with it when we go in a couple of weeks! Thank you!! :)

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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 22:38

mrsb, that would be fantastic! I would love it if you could give me his contact details. :) What kind of price do you usually pay for a casual wear abaya?

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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 12:03

Hi Ladies! Thank you for all the replies. sorry its taken me so long to post a reply - had a hectic few days!! Dont worry on the fairness front, we have an agreement! ;) Im also interested in your comment mrsb about wholesale tailors - where would I look for one and how does it work? do they have a range of designs and you choose what you want and quantities and they make it for you or do you have to provide them with the designs? Thank you Marroosh for the links - makes more sense what im looking for now!! We went to Abaya Mall and I think for a fairly basic abaya the best price we were quoted was about AED350-400. They wouldnt specify the kind of discount we could possibly get thru bulk orders. Im actually going to the Gold Souq later on today - is there anywhere specific there we should go to find abayas? Aslo, is Nada fabric the one most are made from or is it a less common one? Is this what our friend is referring to when she says "Saudi fabric"? Thanks again for all the replies and pictures. You ladies are fab!! :)

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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 20:46

Thanks for the replies ladies. Will have a look into those. Gently bumping for the evening crew :)

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Latest post on 30 June 2013 - 12:54

Hi Lillyuae I dont have any experience with Dr Al-Olama, but having worked at City, and quite closely with Dr Sarwat, I would personally not be happy for him to treat myself or any of my family members. If it was me, I'd definitely be looking for an alternative. I know that hasn't helped with your actual question but hope it helps a little with your over-all decision.

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10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

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The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

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10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing