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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:45

I just picked up some leaflets about karate classes being held at the polo club at Arabian Ranches if that helps.

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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:44

Arabian Ranches polo club do them.

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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 20:04

No worries shellly, please you had an easy trip.:)

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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 14:45

Thanks babyangel thats really helpful. Will try them out. I'm a bit stuck at the moment as have only just moved so waiting around a lot for curtain fitters etc. Once this is all out the way I will definitley give a few of them a try. Hope to see you there.

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Latest post on 19 August 2011 - 20:32

Depends where abouts you want to live. We settled in Arabian Ranches and used House Hunters and Better homes. Both have websites. They do properties all over Dubai but have offices based at Arabian Ranches. Good luck with the villa hunting!

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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 12:34

Babyangel is the coffee morning at Sezzam just for mums with babies or can I bring along a 3yr old. I've just moved to Dubai and am desperate to mix and meet people.

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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 15:17

Just had a look and no there aren't any vouchers. Typical!

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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 14:25

Hi Touti, my daughter was delighted when I told her about a little friend to play with. I'll send you an e-mail. Thanks

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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 13:09

Great, Honee will e-mail you.

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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 20:14

Hey I did this on my sons verrucca, after trying over the counter products to no avail. Lo and behold a week later the verrucca was gone! I thought it was just an old wives tale but it definitely works.

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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 19:58

Look on the notice board in the supermarket at Arabian Rancehes . I saw 2 adverts today for a 17yr old and a 19yr old british girl offering babysitting services. Let me know how you get on.

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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 19:51

Hi, I've just moved to Arabian ranches and have yet to meet anyone. I've got a 3yr old girl and a 7yr old boy. Would welcome some female conversation!

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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 15:37

Hi , We just moved here with Crown Relocations and their service has been great. Kept us informed all the way of delivery dates, customs clearance etc. They also have their own team here in Dubai and do not contract out their services to other companies which I think makes a difference. Good luck with the move.

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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 11:31

Bought some at Spinneys last week.

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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 21:16

Ate at Sezzam today. Lunch buffet was brilliant value for money and an amazing variety. Would definitely recommend it.

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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 21:13

Some really good offers on appliances in carrefour at the minute. Lots of incentives, money back offers or free gadgets etc.

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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 10:35

I agree with the pale and interesting look over here. I've always used spray tan before coming to Dubai as I have pale freckly skin but have struggled to buy home done fake tan spay. When I asked in a pharmacy the other day they said they don't sell it because most people want pale skin. They actually sold more skin bleacher, I think thats what she called it. If I was you I'd wear at least Factor 50 every day and definitely SPF on your face. I've been here 3 weeks and already am getting an ok tan. Ok its not like the blitzed tan you get when you're going on your annual 2 week holiday but then what is the rush:-)

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Latest post on 29 July 2011 - 22:58

Shahzadee, thats really bad, they had no right to make you do that. The uk is regulated by the Dft and I have their most up to date legislation from 3 weeks ago from work before I left for Dubai and what they asked you to do was totally ridiculous. Obviously some jobsworth who didn't know what they were doing. If anybody needs any info off the document for future travels have a look on the Dept for Transport website, should be on there if not I have a master copy on e-mail I can forward. Handy to have a printed out copy of A4 document in your bag....they can't question that!

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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 21:03

No worries, you should be ok if they are sealed but by law they can ask to sample up to 50% of the solid foods taken. Its a bit of a pain so maybe take some extras just in case. We've flown into quite a few european airports with babies and toddlers, and touch wood, to date I've only ever had to taste one.....it was disgusting! lol.

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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 20:39

Sorry I meant to say that the rumour you heard about opening half the food is nonsense. They can ask you to sample baby food, ie solids for them but that is still pretty rare. Formula and milk is fine.

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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 20:37

Hi, I used to work in UK aviation and can guarantee you that the rules state you can take as much formula with you as you need as long as it is all sealed and that the baby is travelling with you. This includes all powdered milk, ready made formula and powdered milk. This can be carrried in you hand baggage and your hold baggage. I'm pretty sure the french ruling is the same as our department for transport regs. Don't worry you'll be fine have a nice time in Paris.

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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 19:46

Hi, we arrived 3 weeks ago and looked at the sames locations you are looking at. My son will be in Y3 at DSO. Its very much personal taste as to wether or not you live in SO or Arabian Ranches. You get more for your money in SO but there is definitely more of an established community feel at Arabian Ranches. I had the same worries as Betti aboutliving near their school friends and now I'v e looked around I would say either location would be fine. We opted for Arabian ranches in the end. Good luck with the move.

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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 20:55

We've just moved here with husbands job and were looking for the same. If you go to the community centre at Arabian Ranches there are 2 agents based on site. We looked with Annie from Better homes and Gwen from House Hunters. Both were really informative and we were able to view a number of properties in the one day. We dragged the children round and it was too much and too hot, so best to do it before they come out! We viewed in Saheel, Al Mahra, Alvorada and Mirador. All of these do 4 bed plus maids room. Its really a personal taste thing and also about what layout works for you. Plus view numerous villas of the same type as their is a massive difference from one to another. Good luck with the house hunting, we may bump in to you once you're settled.

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