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Latest post on 17 April 2012 - 16:31
I think you're right to be concerned. I would want/expect 3 adults for 9 children of that age. Although I would be fine with it if it was just for a couple of days as i wouldn't expect the nursery to have a supply teacher to hand if normal teacher is off sick. I wouldn't put the biting incident down to lack of staff though. Kids will be kids and unfortunately some of the little terrors like to bite. My DD has been the victim of this a couple of times. It's not nice but it happens. In my case the parent of the biter was told and eventually it stopped so i was happy. Hope your DS is ok and the biter gets fed soon.
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Latest post on 13 April 2012 - 08:04
We have IMS Lettings take care of ours and in the 3 years we've been here we've had no problems. They've been brilliant in fact! Whenever there's a problem they get in touch straight away & ask permission for there contractors to fix. All repairs are done at very good rate too! They do a thorough inspection every 6 months and send us a report on it. 1 tenant wasn't looking after 1 of them so they told them to tidy it up and they did eventually after IMS kept chasing them up. As soon as a tenant gives notice they put the property on the website straight away, We've never had to worry about a thing. The 10% they charge is worth every penny. Maybe i'm lucky
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Latest post on 13 April 2012 - 07:47
I'm sure you'll get 1 in Al War'qa 1 for that. Close to Mirdif City Centre. Not bad location for your budget
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 19:07
I cropped a few of mine but that was it. I'm not too concerned about the pic quality as they were random shots. I kept the pics small because of this. Hope yours turn out well
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:48
Computer Plaza on Bank Street (Computer Street) Bur Dubai next door to spinneys. Not easy to park though
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:48
Computer Plaza on Bank Street (Computer Street) Bur Dubai next door to spinneys. Not easy to park though
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:18
Just checked the phone number of the shop as they called a minute ago & it's the same shop as Claire uses Le Cadre so really really pleased that you rate them as i pick them up tonight & was a bit worried about quality because they were so cheap.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 21:35
I've used the frame shop next to AB Copy centre (plant street) which is on the corner opposite western union. I've had 4 photos done 30 x 30 @ 30dirhams each. I pick them up tomorrow so i'll let you know then how they come out. I did notice a gigantic family photo done on canvas in there which was probably 180 x 90 and the receipt showed 600Dhs. The picture was obviously taken in a studio so you'd expect the quality to be excellent
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 21:04
does it have to be dragonmart because i've just had some done at a framers shop in satwa.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 17:33
Drive around Al Warqa 1 & take the numbers off the buildings. Very cheap for a 1 bed there!
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 16:22
My babysitter who has lived and worked here for 12 years has what she calls nieces over here who she looks out for. One is the daughter of her sister (her real neice) and the other is the daughter of a friend from back home. When she babysits, which is often on a friday night, the 2 nieces come round too (lovely, polite girls) They usually get a takeaway to share, watch a movie and generally catch up as they don't see each other in the week because they are working. When we get back the youngest niece is usually asleep in babysitters arms on the sofa. These girls just want the company of their auntie as they feel safe with her and for a few hours they don't have to answer to anyone. I know their are some mischievous maids out there, but don't assume she is one of them. Just ask her to be honest with you and make it perfectly clear to her (in a polite but firm way) that if she messes you around there will be serious consequences. You have a resposibility to look after your maid but you can't keep tabs on her 24/7. Good Luck
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 13:07
I would just say no, the same way I've said no to my daughters when it came to sleeping over at someone house. Its the way I was brought up and its still culturally relevent here - if you have your own 'home' then why do you need to sleep somewhere else unless you're on a holiday or away for a break. But that's just it: She is NOT your daughter, she is your employee and an independent adult. Your house is not her home, it's her living arrangement that comes with the job. I would think that on their day and night of, any maid would maybe enjoy not being arounfpd the house and family. They need a break every week, just a we happily close the door to our offices on a Thursday night. To the OP: make sure she knows what she can and cannot do, explain the rules, regulations and consequences in this country and ask to meet the aunty, if only to ease your mind. Oopsadaisy, you're right, my maids are not my daughters - but they are someones daughters and because of that they'll be looked after by me the way my daughters are. I've been entrusted with their care by their family and I wont be letting anyone down. The same way I would expect my daughters to be looked after by others if they ever ended up living in someone elses house. But that aside there's also the what if associated with this and I'll never put me or mine in a position where I had to say to a please officer - she was allowed to stay out at the weekend. My lot close their own doors when they go to bed everynight just the way we do, they dont share rooms with each other or bathrooms, they have a very nice rooms in the garden with their own patio and wee bit of garden, they have total privacy, they have every friday off, the eat what the want and there are no off limits in the kitchen, they have whatever TV package they want, the house is there's including the pool and garden, friends are free to come and go in the afternoon or evening, - but no sleepovers. It works for all of us, my longest serving employee has been with us for almost 24 years now but he does live round the corner from us with his wife and children who we brought from Bangladesh to join him. And until recently the least amount of time a person had spent with us was 9 years. Oh and I'm never on here complaining about maids, I dont complain to other people either because the reality is we're all very happy and none of us really have anything to complain about. Oh and one of the maids is the same age as my eldest daughter and the second one is a few years older then my youngest girl. A previous maid was in her 40's and she didnt get to sleep out either, and she was OK with that because as she said - it wasnt allowed at home. And I have to disagree with you about my home not being their home - it is. Or at least thats what they tell me and its why one is coming from leave 3 weeks early next week - she wants to come home. edited by DesertRose1958 on 10/04/2012 edited by DesertRose1958 on 10/04/2012 That's really refreshing to read on a maids thread!
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 14:28
Can't quite believe i forgot this... Basta Art Cafe in Bastikiya
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Latest post on 09 April 2012 - 14:18
Just to add... You can hire your own abra for 30 minutes to take you up & down the creek (60dirhams) My mum liked this as she had more room to move. If they have time and want a nice lunch and a coffee Basta Art Cafe is really lovely
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 13:55
5 dining Jumeirah Rotana on Al Dhiyafa Road. It's Mexican night tonight.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 13:53
There were only a few yesterday at the Kite Surfing beach. I'll 2nd that. There were 2 young lads catching them in their nets. They didn't get many!
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 13:49
Gourmet Lafayette in Dubai Mall. Every station specializes in their own cuisine. The tasiest food I have ever had in Dubai apart from Reflets. Oh and Ravi's in Satwa edited by Mollydxb on 08/04/2012 <em>edited by Mollydxb on 08/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 06:10
As far as i'm aware it's still open. They have had the paper covered windows for some time now.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 13:23
Mine always goes on about how he just wants a few beers with mates, a swarma on the way home followed by a lie in the next morning and total control of the TV until he feels well enough to venture outdoors. So next year DD & I will be going off to stay in a hotel overnight so he can have it.
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 16:25
I went to a kids party at fun city in the Oasis Center which had a great room filled with balloons. I'll be using that for DD's next birthday for sure.
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 15:17
I'll 2nd Goldeelocks. Just had visitors who travelled Brunei and not only was it the cheapest but the service was excellent!
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 14:41
Thank you for the recipe Mollydxb; can't wait to try it. Your welcome. Next week is homemade chilli baked beans
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 08:26
... minted mushy peas. Mollydxb, recipe please! Boil your frozen garden peas in chicken stock, Strain, putting a few peas aside for later. Add a little cooking cream and let simmer for 2 mins. Blend or mash with a fork. Add mint sauce until the taste suits you. Add whole peas at the last minute for texture. Enjoy!
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 20:53
Home made fish, chips and minted mushy peas.
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 10:00
I'm with Sue62 on this. Takeaway menu's at the ready for afters <em>edited by Mollydxb on 01/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 13:46
If your close to Satwa have you tried 12a street off plant street. If your coming from Iranian hospital it's the 4th road on the left & the shop is about the 7-8th on the left as you drive down. I can't guarantee but there is nothing i can't buy from this shop. I think it's the one that advertisies Jotun paints
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Latest post on 28 March 2012 - 13:18
I can 2nd the Ramada Jumeirah for Business use. They have the Jumeirah & Al Mina Room which would be suitable for 30 people. They do a great buffet lunch for large groups and provide parking foc Contact Suman on 050 452 7840 HTH
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 16:02
The boardwalk is nice at the creek golf club. Is he a fish & chip man too? Their's are lovely and in the entertainer. Nice setting and never too busy.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 13:05
They definitely sell it at the Spinneys behind the Jumeirah Ramada.
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 19:10
reflets par pierre gagnaire <em>edited by Mollydxb on 10/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 March 2012 - 03:12
I've got 1 you can use for a while. It's only been used twice.
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Latest post on 02 March 2012 - 09:05
The noodle bowl on al dhiyafa road is to die for. They don't deliver but food is so good it's worth making the journey to collect or eat in. Chin Chin's is ok
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 06:50
We took the MIL to Esca cafe at the Qamardeen Hotel. The chef was very helpful and cooked her whatever she wanted. Just call anywhere ahead and most places will cater for you. We had dinner at ruth chris steakhouse too and their seperate gluten free menu was quite lengthy which pleased MIL as she hates having to ask what she can & can't have.
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 16:58
Is that the 1st day of the mens?
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 13:09
We spent approx 2400Dirhams in a week. That was for food and drinks in & out of the hotel and a bit on clothes shopping.
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 16:25
Dare I ask THE question? You're braver than me!
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 16:15
Before calling the police maybe if you could ask your friend to hang on for just a few more minutes. Hopefully the mother or father will turn up and realise how stupid they have been and never ever do it again. I know it's completely reckless of the parent but getting police envolved probably won't help (the children especially). So nice of your friend to do this, hope it all turns out ok.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 14:44
i am so jealous of your day! don't be....would give anything to get a job i guess it's a grass is greener.....i would swap stress, 12-14 hour days and difficult people for butternut squash soup...which is making me hungry by the way :) Its got too much salt in it lol!!!! Try taking a large swig of Pinot Grigio inbetween each mouthful. Should balance it out perfectly darling!
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 12:33
Polly - Do you know what cuisine it is on a thursday night at flavours on 2? Got the annual stream of visitors starting this Wednesday. Thanks
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 12:32
The Boardwalk's nice at the Dubai Creek Golf club
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 04:31
We did everything from here when buying a house to rent. We knew what kind of house we wanted and in what area. Grabbed a bargain. Did all the paperwork with the bank, solicitors and letting agent through e-mail and for the odd documents through mail. Letting agent started advertising 2 weeks prior to finalising contracts and had tenants in straight away. The initial set up costs with the agent were actually a lot less than i thought! We use IMS Lettings and they are great. They e-mail if the house needs any work doing urgently and the charges are a lot less than if i did it myself. They inspect the house every 6 months and report back to you on the condition. You have to have the gas certifcate renewed every year which costs us 60quid a time and a small fee when there is a tenant change. The only thing i would say is that the older house we rent has a few more problems than the newer house, which is not surprising but still, additional costs that you could do without. The next will almost definitely be a newer property. Anyway, We've had no problems at all using IMS in the 3.5 years we've been here. Just to add, My last tenant was a bit cheeky and kept asking for all kinds of things to be replaced. The hallway carpet which the agent had already reported was worn because of their dog! The back gate which the agent had reported had been scratched by the dog. I simply said no to these & they replaced themselves. You are NOT responsible for everything in the house. When you sign with the letting agent go through the agreement with them (even if it take 4 hours) and make sure you understnd your responsibilities so you have peace of mind. <em>edited by Mollydxb on 16/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 09:57
I'm afraid not :(
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 16:10
Does anyone know what that flappy bit of useless skin on the end of a p3nis is called? Ah yes thats it...its called a man ;) Brilliant! :)
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Latest post on 12 February 2012 - 14:20
Very sad. I have great childhood memories of listening to Whitney hairbrush in hand. Fulla. Dear, Your posts to me are very suspicious. Your comments are very similar to that of a males mocking this EW site and it's users.
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 18:03
Thanks, Molly. Just what I need, some specific places like that. Could You buy fresh bread at the organic cafe? She stayed at the qamardeen so didn't need to buy bread but i'm pretty sure she said you could. She was really impressed with the selection anyway & she's very very fussy :) If you do go to Esca then call before you go & tell them your coming. Chef will make sure he has everything in for you.
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 17:59
Don't worry about them Mahr. They need to chill out a bit. Probably had a bad day at the nail salon. Ha ha ha ha ha very funny! Mahr - I'm obviously a complete moron for not knowing this and many more things about the rules and regulations in Dubai so thanks for posting. You've just saved me a few quid and a lot of hassle, better trade the jeep in then. :)
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 17:50
My mother in law has just visited and she is Coeliac. She found the Organic Food Cafe to have great products but even better was Esca cafe in the Qamardeen Hotel. The chef is fantastic there and gave her a huge choice of food she could have. They also have lovely gluten free bread. We did the friday brunch there and it was great for her. The chef basically kept cooking food fresh just for her. She loved it! (they are in the entertainer too) We then took them for dinner at Ruth Chris where they have a seperate gluten free menu. This made MIL feel so much better as she hates the fuss of having to ask.
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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 17:43
Just ask him, you may be surprised. We're looking to move so i asked the question with our landlord & he said that it was usually 2 months rent (as it clearly states in our agreement) but as we've been in the property for a long time they'd make it just 1 months rent penalty.
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 16:32
Sorry, forgot to mention that it's only 3 free drinks in Boston Bar. Down the road at Aussie Legends in Rydges I think are free for ladies or 10Dirhams per drink. Not for posh ladies though! :) I really wanted to like Aussies, but it`s always empty! I know, It used to quite good a few years ago. Great atmosphere on a Thursday night but it's not been like that for about 12 months.
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 13:30
Sorry, forgot to mention that it's only 3 free drinks in Boston Bar. Down the road at Aussie Legends in Rydges I think are free for ladies or 10Dirhams per drink. Not for posh ladies though! :)
 
 
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