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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 13:35
The accord is a nice car. If you can find an Accord Crosstour then you both could win. It is styled very much like a BMW X6 and it is quite roomie. I owned one in the US and hauled my grandbaby, daughter, and all their stuff around with no issues. Best of luck! Thanks FLgirl, I will check it :-)
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Latest post on 26 September 2015 - 22:09
Hi ladies, I am confused and can't make my mind which car to buy. Can you please help me with your suggestions. We are a family of 4 (with a baby and toddler ), we may have a nanny as well. I am more into the sedan & my hubby has 4*4. What i need is a car with big salon, trunk which can hold groceries, stroller and scooter. We set a budget of 80k aed for a certified pre-owned car. We are thinking of Honda accord and passant so far
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Latest post on 08 June 2015 - 15:29
Hi, I used to purchase aptamil bottled milk for 1 year + from waitrose in marina mall. Is it what you r looking for?
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 10:45
Patchwork, I had to cancel a school choice which we already registered in because it is 42km away from where I live. And it wouldn't be a nice journey for my 3 years old. Just check the map and the distance as it is an important factor. There are new schools as gems wellington alkhail, gems international alkhail, safa community which may be closer
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 23:20
Same concern:( Especially if it is a 3 years old kid as in my situation A 3 year old should not be on a school bus at all. Im surprised there are schools that allow this so young. Appletiser, yeah true.
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 21:12
Same concern:( Especially if it is a 3 years old kid as in my situation
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 12:47
Amazing don't miss it :cool:
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 00:20
Regarding Repton The 1500 AED ( 500 registration fees+ 1000 assessment fees ) You can go to the tour without paying that sum of money. Check the school facilities and how do you feel about it. Or You can pay registration fees and ask to postpone the assessment if you want to take your time
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Latest post on 25 May 2015 - 11:58
I have a friend whose child goes to the school. She is very happy as the class sizes in the school are small and so her kid gets complete attention of the teacher. Why don't you check their Facebook Page as well, I'm sure you can find useful information on it. Thanks SueDawn, I've been to the school itself. Kind of cozy school, only one class operating with few kids in FS2. I am not sure if it's a good indication or not. That's why I am looking for parens' feedback However the classes are bright and clean:)
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Latest post on 24 May 2015 - 22:16
Would love to hear feedback from Dovecote green parents' :)
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 23:56
When will be the move ?
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 00:41
Dear working moms, We are planning to move to Dubai and my 3 years old is going to Repton. We would really like to live close to the school but the areas we liked are quite far. We are thinking about moving to Victory Heights but as we are both working wanted to ask working moms & dads who live in Victory Heights and send kids to Repton, how is it working out for you? Thanks, Valentina Dear Valentina, Did you enroll ur LO to repton's bus service ? My son is same age and would like to know if they offer bus service for early years
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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 19:36
Some stores have the sale sign, so I thought may be summer sale is starting in a couple of days
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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 10:13
Thanks Fairfield :)
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Latest post on 16 May 2015 - 14:52
Hi ladies I searched previous posts, but couldn't find any contact for Tupperware distributors. Anyone purchased recently Tupperware products from UAE?
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Latest post on 16 May 2015 - 14:41
Thanks dubaieye1:) This is what I assumed
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Latest post on 10 May 2015 - 21:34
My son is in jebel ali village, it's ok. I don't like the big number of kids per class. In the toddler class they were over 25 per class last year!!
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Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 00:26
:-) Actually we went first to Wellington silicon Oasis first and got my child on waiting list, I am not sure he would be accepted :-( they said that all offers were sent out to parents and 30+ are on waiting list. They advised to check first point as it's 5 minutes drive. It took us more time as we got lost. But it's not far from silicon oasis
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 15:43
If you use the search function and input Gems there are some threads on the different schools for you to read I did but didn't find for metropole :-)
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 15:19
I visited the school today, facilities are good and suits my budget but unfortunately is far away from where I live. You should consider the distance from where you live.
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Latest post on 06 March 2015 - 23:42
Triumph
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 02:20
It's good I tried it once. As long as u r business class don't worry :-)
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Latest post on 16 January 2015 - 21:19
Sharf DG. I bought our appliances from Times Square branch.
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Latest post on 03 November 2014 - 20:49
Hello everyone and good afternoon, I am new to expatwoman and I need your advice. I am pregnant, in week 34 now. My doctor just told me that she is traveling in November and she needs to transfer me to Dr. Samah in Medcare. I was supposed to deliver in City Hospital with my Doctor, but now that she's traveling she is advising me to go to Medcare with Dr. Samah. I have asked around about Medcare, people said it's an Ok hospital but none of the ladies I discussed with had a good experience. They give you a sharing room with other people, which will not give you enough peace to sleep after long hours of labour. Can you give me your opinion about both the hospital and Dr. Samah. Thank you Dear jogee My friend is pregnant, due in january 2015 and followed up with Dr. Samah. She says that she is good and she likes her, but I have a different opinion about the gynecologist for couple of reasons although I don't follow up with her. 1- she didn't prescribe iron supplement for my friend, so she ended up having anemia (7 months pregnant now). 2- my friend had a planned ultrasound with her and during the ultrasound, my friend asked her if the baby's head is big as his father ( kind of joking with her husband during the scan )Gyn. Replied yes iit's bigger than it should be. And that she can have early delivery. So if my friend hadn't asked she wouldn't know. In the end my friend changed her birth plan and decided to give birth back home.
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Latest post on 12 October 2014 - 12:41
I don't think the problem is about treating your maid equally. Or western families treating maids better and spoiling them. It's about maid personality and cultural difference. They were brought up in poor conditions, once they step in your home and see the luxury you r living in, they start to compare and most of them if well treated by their employers they start taking advantage. I think There must be border lines and firmness. For example: My mum, a middle eastern ( Arab &non gcc) for the last 15 years has been using domestic help. She treats maids equally. She would sit and eat breakfast, lunch together. Even watch tv together. She pays good salaries and would try to help them out if one is getting married( she would buy her a lot of households, etc...) Maids wouldn't work more than 7hrs a day. Maids would take all vacations off and a lot of benefits. When I see her with any maid I feel they are friends. Not an employer and employee. The outcome, mum has been stolen by most of the maids. All of them taking advantage on her. Mummy believes we are all equal even if a maid and doesn't like to put boundaries. She ends up firing them when she discovers theft, and start looking for a new one to spoil :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 09:44
Thank u ladies for ur help. A friend of mine suggested a dentist in Manchester clinic (jumeirah) yesterday. I booked an appointment and he said its an abscess, will need to clear it by home remedies. He doesn't want to prescribe antibiotics becoz of my pregnancy. Then will need to take off sprocket unfortunately :(
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 09:29
Bump
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Latest post on 29 September 2014 - 00:07
Hi, I went through an old thread for which buildings to avoid in marina. And found DEC towers as one of them. I saw 2 apartments in both towers and seemed ok, not a fancy tower but it's good. Can u plz share your experience regarding this tower. If anybody faced maintenance problems or any other issues.
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 23:54
Thanks ladybirdsarethebest Thanks Geordie expat
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Latest post on 28 September 2014 - 13:59
My DH went to the Mediclinc on Beach Road and was really impressed with the dentist there. He is frightened of dentists and said he would go back. Do u have his name ? I am also frightened from dentists :( especially that I am pregnant
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 16:49
Thanks admin, I will probably go
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 16:33
What about the new gems schools metropole and first point? I heard that safa have max. 20 per class
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 16:30
Hi ladies, is anyone going to the Thurs coffee morning? Will it be in marina mall? Last time vikki mentioned they are going to change the venue. But not sure which place they agreed upon
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 10:53
My ObGyn prescribed tge MGVIta for my endless leg cramps for 1 month. I tried it and result was amazing. When the month was due, I wouldn't sleep again from night cramps. So I repeated the dose and will continue may be after my delivery
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 15:59
What really surprises me, brokers and LL are increasing the rent in this area?!! As if there is nothing going on and matter of days and everything shall go back normal.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 14:55
It's awful :( I live in the marina and DS's nursery is in JBR. I just have to cross the bridge. It's very unsafe to cross the road with a pram. No signals, loaders, heavy trucks cars are on the road while pedestrians crossing. It's chaos unfortunately
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Latest post on 13 September 2014 - 09:40
Can anyone tell me how long the show lasts? We are going this morning and just trying to arrange getting picked up after it. Two hours. Enjoy :)
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 17:35
Hi, is it hard to find british schools where class size not more than 20 for Foundation stage at least? I believe in this age they need more focus.
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 16:55
Hi, we went last night - I parked in the DWTC main car park - cost AED20 which I didn't think was too bad as it was really easy to walk down into the complex. My friend parked in the outside parking on the other side of 2nd Zaabel Road which was free parking (just cross the bridge) - both of which are sign posted for 'Disney on Ice' parking when you enter 2nd Zaabel Road. I didn't notice the restaurants close, everything was all pretty busy until late (we had Burger Fuel before going in). They have hot dogs and chicken shawarma, drinks etc inside the venue. The show was amazing - let me know if you want to know anything else Do u think I need to bring jacket for my LO ? Is it cold inside
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:41
Any new schools will open in sept. 2015 ? http://whichschooladvisor.com/guides/new-schools-dubai-abu-dhabi/ Thanks sarahlouu123 :)
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Latest post on 10 September 2014 - 15:20
Any new schools will open in sept. 2015 ?
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 13:55
Mr.baker jumeirah branch
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Latest post on 07 September 2014 - 17:16
I got mine from mothercare ( maternity section)
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Latest post on 06 September 2014 - 13:54
I bought it from union co-op in barsha couple of months ago.
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Latest post on 06 September 2014 - 12:59
Dear ladies, Where exactly in mercato? and at what time ? It will be my 1st time to attend EW meetings.
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Latest post on 06 September 2014 - 12:53
Kings (1st choice), they get the best ratings from KHDA inspectors (who initially based their evaluations on BC schools). Safa gets good reviews from parents and students, nice campus. Jumeira Primary School (Gems BC) gets favorable reviews and their campus is nice. Jumeira Baccalaureate School follows National Curriculum for England and IPC (BC adapted for expat Brits) in the primary years (Pre K to Grade 4) and they are very structured in their learning outcomes, etc. Parents have mixed reviews, but most students look happy. SABIS system may be an option at their Dubai branch. They got a new headmaster in Sept 2014 who is trying to make the school "less of a prison", though you may need to give your child additional tuition in English composition (factual and creative writing), which is weak in the SABIS curriculum. DESS parents seem happy with academics, particularly the Lebanese parents I meet at karate class. Thanks apricot :) I thought that the SABIS system was strong academically even in English. A friend mentioned that her son was able to read well in KG2, SABIS system Sorry, but that's depends on the child and not as much on school and the sistem. My son just started KG2 in new GEMS school (IB system) and his reading is very good. You can easily compare with reading in grade 1 or even grade 2. They started at the end of the KG1, but most of his classmates still don't read. Some of them still don't know all letters. So there is no pressure on kids, they just follow the child's development and desire. Hooe1more I totally agree wiz u it depends on the child.
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Latest post on 06 September 2014 - 12:51
I am looking for a school which concentrates more on the academic side but doesn't ignore the activities part. I wonder which schools i need to start looking at My daughter has just started at Gems Silicon Oasis, we removed her from JBS as they seemed to be lacking on so much. They did not encourage kids to do after school activities at all and what they had was very limited as well it seem kids go home when the teachers felt like it. She is so happy at Gems, have been given assignments in her first week lol and has come home wanting to do so many things after school which I just think is great as this makes her socialise more with other kids. They have recently be given 'outstanding' too. As its a new school dont think the waiting list is too long. Is tough decision though choosing school here, good luck ROSIE2121 Good decision. I heard positive feedback on this school from my friends:) their kids liked it and even the parents. But I didn't know before that gems silicon oasis is rated as outstanding. I know that Wellington international on sheikh zayed is the outstanding one.
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Latest post on 06 September 2014 - 01:24
Kings (1st choice), they get the best ratings from KHDA inspectors (who initially based their evaluations on BC schools). Safa gets good reviews from parents and students, nice campus. Jumeira Primary School (Gems BC) gets favorable reviews and their campus is nice. Jumeira Baccalaureate School follows National Curriculum for England and IPC (BC adapted for expat Brits) in the primary years (Pre K to Grade 4) and they are very structured in their learning outcomes, etc. Parents have mixed reviews, but most students look happy. SABIS system may be an option at their Dubai branch. They got a new headmaster in Sept 2014 who is trying to make the school "less of a prison", though you may need to give your child additional tuition in English composition (factual and creative writing), which is weak in the SABIS curriculum. DESS parents seem happy with academics, particularly the Lebanese parents I meet at karate class. Thanks apricot :) I thought that the SABIS system was strong academically even in English. A friend mentioned that her son was able to read well in KG2, SABIS system
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Latest post on 04 September 2014 - 13:53
Repton and Foremarke are the same thing. You should google them VERY carefully first... There are other academic British schools. Some Gems schools very good by all accounts Nord Anglia excellent though you'll be lucky to get a place Kings excellent in primary though looks like the new places will be very delayed. Thanks lovingthesun:) I am on my hunt for schools now
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Latest post on 04 September 2014 - 11:14
Guinness2, Yes English isn't my first language:) Children are like a sponge in early years, they can learn anything. We face a problem when we return to our country ( English becomes their 1st language ) so they don't like to speak our language. I am not afraid of the challenge you mentioned. Not all the kids on British& American schools are British or Americans.
 
 
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