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Latest post on 19 April 2015 - 12:01
I don't think Uptown Mirdiff is open yet but the one in Rashidiya is very easy to use and has a ladies only section with no queues
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Latest post on 13 April 2015 - 15:51
you can usually get them in H&M and Gap.
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 14:05
I didn't know such a thing existed but did use a hair band looped through the button hole, back through the band and then over the button to give a few inches and used this till about 5 months. as long as it was covered by a top it worked fine
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Latest post on 12 April 2015 - 11:56
the Café and bookshop have been out of Ace since Nov last year but you can use the book shop in Dubai Garden Centre.
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Latest post on 08 April 2015 - 06:46
a friend bought one (or similar) in Crate and Barrel
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Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 15:12
They are automatically cancelled after 6 months if you don't re enter the country
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Latest post on 29 March 2015 - 11:17
in Ace Hardware opposite IKEA in Yas Island or the old store in Mina Zayed
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 09:16
Next UK delivers free and it's much cheaper than buying it locally
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Latest post on 17 March 2015 - 14:00
There is a reason behind that. It is something to do with their language but I cannot remember the explanation . I think its funny when they call me sir. I look at my chest and say "really" they usually crack up laughing and apologise It's because in Tagalog language their is no male and female differentiation, so they often say "he" when referring to a female when speaking in English
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Latest post on 15 March 2015 - 09:40
thanks all, got one for 99 dhs in Spinneys, cheap and cheerful. As it's not something we would use on a regular basis I thought this would do and so far after using it on the weekend it's working pretty well.
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Latest post on 12 March 2015 - 16:20
yeah my visitor brought my a years supply of Chicken and Beef stock pots and also pork Oxo cubes with no problems, I've also had my Mum post me red Oxo cubes without any issues
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Latest post on 10 March 2015 - 10:48
Thanks, I'll take a look in Spinneys. I did see the one in Tavola but wasn't keen on it.
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Latest post on 09 March 2015 - 21:02
Any Daiso for loads of cheap and cheerful props, big glasses, wigs, bow ties etc
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 19:43
I think you will find that the fee is not high if you compare it to any of the new schools which are crazy. We buy uniform from stitches. not too expensive but not great quality other than that we only pay for class outings and from Year 2 we are asked to buy pens etc. they provide many ECA's free of charge. if you choose for your child to attend one of the activities by an outside provider then you will pay for that but it's optional. Other costs would be class teacher gifts or buying the children's art works when they do Drawings by me. basically what is listed as fees is what you pay, no really hidden extras.
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 15:40
yes I did, especially as it would have been unused for 1 year in between children.
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 15:39
I live in Mirdiff behind Uptown and I think the drive to school in Um Sequim will be very difficult and could take anything from 30 mins to 1 hour on a bad day. All of the Salik dodgers drive through Mirdiff or come off Emirates Road to get to BB crossing and most days it take 25 mins just to get to DFC
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Latest post on 01 March 2015 - 12:49
Kinokuniya have a good selection, they are in the children's section but on the left wall when you enter the area. I bought one for my daughter when she was 9 and it's been really useful. She still uses it as a reference as different issues incidents / questions come up. I think it was called "the book for Girls". it doesn't have any mention of S*X but her Dad had that talk with her separately much to her disgust :biggrin:
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Latest post on 27 February 2015 - 18:19
I don't believe it's available here, in fact it's like gold dust in the States and the UK. My husband also prefers this and had to get it from Amazon to a friend to bring it last year.
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Latest post on 11 February 2015 - 16:58
you used to be able to buy them in Ace Hardware in the Garden section for about 3AED per packet. that's their original purpose, growing plants instead of using soil.
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Latest post on 07 February 2015 - 16:30
Try H&M or Children's Place
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Latest post on 05 February 2015 - 14:39
C4, Ace, sometimes in Spinneys
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 16:05
I don't think their is a Toys R Us in Yas Mall but their is The Toy Store. I don't know about the car park but it's right next to the cinema and food court
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Latest post on 29 January 2015 - 14:37
Glamour Nails in the complex behind small Spinneys (where Katrina Bakery is located) actually their are a few nail places in that complex
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Latest post on 28 January 2015 - 08:34
Was about to post the same thing, saw Butterkist in Lulu's in Arabian Centre yesterday.
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Latest post on 25 January 2015 - 19:25
they had every colour in Magrudy's on beach road upstairs a few days ago
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Latest post on 17 January 2015 - 10:31
you can get ScotchGuard in Ace Hardware
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Latest post on 12 January 2015 - 08:41
We went last summer and flew with Delta to Atlanta and on to Florida. The connections out of Atlanta were fantastic and the airport was lovely. It was half the price of all the other airlines. Food wasn't good but other than that it was fine, with good connection times. Another option for Orlando are the Universal hotels, as I'm sure you'll be going to the Universal theme parks as well. You get into the parks an hour before opening. Make sure to get fast pass for the parks and pre book the Disney ride time slots the day before (I think you can pre book 3 at a time) and have some online access when in the park to book times on rides. This save you standing in very long queues when it's very hot.
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Latest post on 10 January 2015 - 11:02
C4 and Ace Hardware
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Latest post on 04 January 2015 - 08:40
you can get it in Ace Hardware in DFC
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 14:35
Fatexpatdxb I think you are getting mixed up between a visit visa and a cancelled residence visa
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Latest post on 29 December 2014 - 16:20
yes but it's 30 days exactly and not 1 month (so not 31 days in a longer month)
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Latest post on 23 December 2014 - 15:30
C4 often have them and I bought the Toy Story ones previously in Hamleys. They might still have them.
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 14:43
it's now called Purple Oyster and has a different owner, only one stylist there now call Maricel who is pretty good a blow-drying
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 13:58
If it's a renewal NOC is not required and their is no bond because you are female. I sponsor both my children (and don't have the required designation) and don't pay a bond. As mentioned as long as you have all the docs it's a 10 minute process if no queues. I find the office in DFC is usually quite quiet if that's a good location for you
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Latest post on 11 December 2014 - 19:12
sold out in Ace and none in Spinneys. I believe Spinneys are having problems with clearance like last year. some left in Satwa:(
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Latest post on 24 November 2014 - 21:23
just bought one at the weekend for a xmas present for my daughter direct from the DU shop reduced to 1949 but limited colours left. I also found it for 1999 in HyperPanda but only blue and yellow left.
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Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 08:46
They usually have them in Virgin or their was a stall in Mercato on the ground floor near Top Shop that had them
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 08:33
I think it's relocating in MOE (that's what the sign said previously) but probably not open yet.
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 18:25
Borders is still open in Mirdiff City Centre
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 10:00
I've seen them in Clas Ohlsen in MCC last weekend, although I thought they got very hot to touch so you might want to check that
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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 14:53
you can find the lolly pots in both IKEA and Ace in DFC
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Latest post on 10 July 2014 - 08:58
DESS has about 24 kids per class in FS2 currently and 5 classes but perhaps many of the spaces have gone to siblings so very few left for new children. Their enrolement for FS1 2015 was opened in Feb and filled very quickly <em>edited by Mags on 10/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 13:32
You can buy Scotchguard in Ace Hardware and I think they have different types for specific products or uses.
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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 15:07
my status still says under examination and I got it back yesterday, I don't think updating the system has been their priority so it might still be ok.
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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 14:38
Dr Konchwalla at Dubai London Clinic recently operated on my Husband, the operation took palce in Saudi German Hospital. He comes highly recommended from others.
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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 11:49
Just received my new passport 1 hour ago and it was with them since 1st May. I didn't call or e mail to follow up as I knew I had quite a few weeks before I needed to panic. No call from DHL they just delivered to my home address and let the Housemaid sign for it !!!!
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Latest post on 11 June 2014 - 16:57
Their is a big Shisa cafe in Uptown Mirdiff that seems very popular
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Latest post on 30 May 2014 - 13:00
Can anyone recommend a computer guy who will come to our house to fix our desktop. I live in Mirdiff. Thanks
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 16:00
Sun and Sand are the distributors for Nike in the region and also run "most" of the stand alone stores so generally would have the best selection except for any excusive lines in Intersport or one of the other big mulit brand stores
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Latest post on 08 May 2014 - 14:04
What year is she in? My son is in Year 1 (he is also 6) and although she might be minority in the class she's not in the year. Do you know who your class rep is who might be able to help you organise playdates? if she is in Year 2 then in year 3 they mix up the classes so new friendships get made. Neither of my kids excel at sports but they have so many other activities.
 
 
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