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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 16:03
Try urban energy fitness... They have well trained and passionate instructors PT and specialize in women's fitness. http://urbanenergyfitness.com/
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Latest post on 09 September 2012 - 11:39
I was given the following advice. You need to look as professional as possible as the interviewer forms their opinion in the first 20 seconds of meeting you. definitely a suit - trousers or skirt - that fits properly. A plain coloured shirt / blouse. simple jewellery - no big jewellery that clanks and makes noises a plain smart watch - not one with a fabric / frayed wristband closed in shoes that are in perfect condition - not sandals handbag or briefcase - not both light makeup light or no perfume - as although you may love it, the interviewer could hate it light or no nail polish. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 09:51
I bought some yesterday also and got an email almost immediately with the vouchers. I have had a problem getting the email in the past. Try logging into your Cobone account and checking if they are there in the " my vouchers / purchases" HTH. ETA also check your email "junk" box. <em>edited by MrsO on 07/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 15:26
According to their website Safer driver can do chauffeur options tailored to suit your needs. http://www.saferdriver.ae/services.html I've used them on a number of occasions for pickup and the drivers have been on time (sometimes early!), courteous and careful drivers.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 16:09
Saw loads of them in Borders in Ibn Battuta this afternoon including mini ones and accessory sets.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 12:19
I can highly recommend Anna at Scrumptious. She made a gorgeous cake and cupcakes for DD birthday recently. http://scrumptiousdubai.com/www.scrumptiousdubai.com/Home.html
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 23:11
I can't find anything specific but a Google search brought up some info [url=http://www.google.com/search?q=kettler+ergometric+xtr1&aq=f&sugexp=chrome,mod=17&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#hl=en&q=kettler+ergometer+xtr1+manual&revid=1421219430&sa=X&ei=R3xAUOCON8HtrQeAtID4CQ&ved=0CGsQ1QIoBA&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=c2c622f5707131aa&biw=1440&bih=650'>link[/url'> Was thinking about AED 1000 Hi Sanddy_Dogg where are you located? Wondering if I could come check it out.
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 12:37
zebra crossing has a nice area of little ones although when I was there last time there were a few mad 5-7 year olds running about jumping everywhere.... But they should all be back to school next week! :-D Extreme fun in Motor City has a lovely sectioned off area for under 3 and the bigger kids cannot get in.
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 12:18
Do you have a web link to the spec. (DH request!) and what sort of price are you looking for it. Ta
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 09:57
Do you want a new one because I've got a lovely Kettler that's doing a great job as a clothes hanger :D. Has clip-on heart-rate monitor, different workouts, adjustable foot positions, very smooth and quiet. That's exactly what I'm afraid of happening....Expensive coat hanger! I'm hoping a new one comes with 'motivation' to use it! :-D What model do you have? I'm doing my research now.
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Latest post on 20 August 2012 - 17:52
Does anyone have any recommendations for a summer camp that has good daily activities (arts/crafts, games, cooking, etc) for a 3 (nearly 4) year old girl? I know its nearly the end of the summer camp term but we have just come back and need something to look forward to - especially playing with other kids. Thanks
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 15:47
Hi, Has anyone had or been to a birthday party at Kidville JBR? Would you recommend for a 4 year old with 10-15 friends? My LO is particularly fond of group games. Thanks.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 20:28
Oooh. Forgot about Lakeland! Thank you Mich25.
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 20:04
Thanks for the ideas ladies! Norak - I don't think the wooden stirrers would hold a full ice lolly... But I might borrow a few to try if I'm stuck! I'll try Daiso and Tavaola tomorrow! Cheers
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 19:41
anyone any idea where I can get wooden ice lolly sticks? need them in the next day or so. Thanks
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Latest post on 18 June 2012 - 18:09
The Gulf News 40th anniversary book is a great reminder of life here. A good coffee table book that has some great photos. AED200 in most bookstores.
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Latest post on 12 June 2012 - 14:10
If you have an iPad there is a fantastic interactive globe app called Barefoot World Atlas. It is quite expensive but has Information on each country, and some details on the inhabitants or native animals. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/mobile-app-reviews/9159907/Barefoot-World-Atlas-for-iPad-review.html
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 13:53
I bought one second hand on Dubbizzle when my LO was 2.5years old. I can honestly say it was the best purchase ever. LO can sit properly at the table at exactly the right height. The seat and footrest adjust as they are growing so they are always sitting at the right level - table at elbow level and knees at 90degrees! I'm planning to use ours for many years to come!
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 19:15
Can anyone give me an idea of the cost of private health insurance there. Thanks
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 18:08
Thanks for all the information ladies. Quite a lots to digest - especially with the info regarding tax and super and healthcare. We have a good idea that it is expensive to live there , just trying to get a clear picture of how much we would actually have incoming! Thanks very much
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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 09:43
Thanks for the replies so far! Famn-oz; thank you very much for the info. this is important for us to know as DH is just doing some financial calcs to see if it is a good move. The job is located in Joondalup so we would be looking in that area. It was always a long-term plan to go to Australia but this job has just popped up out of the blue and although we are vrey happy here it may be too good an opportunity to miss.
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 21:55
this web page has a good table to explain the years in each curriculum. http://www.dubaifaqs.com/education-dubai.php Edited for spelling! <em>edited by MrsO on 09/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2012 - 22:09
http://www.likeabike.co.uk/likeabike_models/likeabike_jumper.php I have one of these for sale. Aed 350 They are over aed800 brand new in Wolfis.
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 22:58
Dr Reichter at Health Bay Polyclinic. She was very good in dealing with an unknown skin complaint.
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 22:55
Oh no... Sorry... Didn't notice But you could give them a call , they all seem very helpful. 04-340 0006
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 19:43
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/minted-pea-puree-crostini-recipe/index.html
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Latest post on 20 January 2012 - 19:36
They had them at Dubai Garden Centre today
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 19:44
If you know what you need to do and don't know how/ what to do there is a local Apple forum that I have found very helpful. www.emiratesmac.com
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 14:14
But definitely cheaper than a Starbucks! I have found that since I got mine I have cut down on the amount I drink! Just don't need as much caffeine! Or rather a good cup is tree times better/ stronger than a Nescafé!
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 14:12
Thanks for all you replies. Didn't see them before I went trekking out today but managed to get some red and white melamine ones ( not quite christmassy but theyll do) in LuLu along with some red glasses! I'll start looking a bit earlier next year! Thanks
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 16:10
Also try Borders book shop. They certainly have the filofax diary size leather binders, etc
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 16:04
There were Baribie tabletop dressers with drawers and some accessories in ToyStore at moe today. Don't think it had lights around it though. Think it was aed180 <em>edited by MrsO on 23/12/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 16:03
There are also some fabulous deserts in Jones the Grocer. The chocolate torte and strawberry torte look gorgeous. Aed120 for the full pie.
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 16:01
No luck in Tavola. I'm trying to get unbreakable ones for the kids Xmas dinner.
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 15:59
There are some in Virgin at the very back of the music CDs. Also i got a really nice Cross one in jashamal a year or so ago.
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 15:55
Anyone any idea where I could get Christmas plates - the reusable plastic type. Or even plain red ones? No luck in Debenhams, M&S, zone, etc
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 09:26
The pods are approx 25-29aed for 10. Depends on the blend. So works out less than 3 aed a cup! So worth it! I couldn't live without mine! :)
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 09:22
They had them in the Samsung shop in Dubai Mall last week.
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Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 16:28
Thanks for the ideas ladies. I got a gorgeous Christmas table runner in Pottery Barn this afternoon with matching napkins! Thy were expensive but great quality so will be a Christmas treason for the next 25 years! :-)
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Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 16:25
I have seen them in Carluccios in the past
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Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 16:24
I'm not sure what age group you are loing for but I got an email from Family and Friends at the Maina/JBR that are running a programme.
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Latest post on 02 November 2011 - 22:34
Thank you all for your feedback.. It is good to hear the positive comments especially from those who have been through it personally. I will certainly support my DD through her education and hope she will show the determination to succeed. Thanks
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Latest post on 01 November 2011 - 22:45
Shamat And Pomegranate - thank you very much for your replies. I had also read some information about how August-born children are disadvantaged by the British system. Shamat - it is good to get your perspective as a teacher. My DD is physically small but confident and bright but at this age it does seem such a gap. She is at nursery now and many of the children are 10-11 months older and they definitely seem to be much more advance in terms of fine-motor skills and cognitive skills such as recognizing letters and numbers. She is in FS1 at nursery now and starting big school at age 4 next year but I am really concerned that we should holder her back for another year. Pomegranate - the article and findings of the study is exactly what I'm worried about. That DD is forced through school at a level beyond her ability that would make her dislike school and under achieve just because of her 'unlucky' birth date.
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Latest post on 18 October 2011 - 19:21
I have a 3 year old and we really enjoy going to Tribes at Moe - especially when someone is celebrating an occasion and they do their traditional drumming and singing! PF Changs is also excellent! Most chain-style restaurants usually have paper and crayons that they bring to the table which is great! Rain forest cafe was too dark and the animals too creepy!
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Latest post on 13 October 2011 - 16:31
We used to have a neighbours maid babysit and we paid her 25aed/ hr. Our DD was always in bed asleep. We didn't pay any travel as she lived 3 doors down. We also had a friend's teenage daughter. We paid her aed30 / HR as this was the equivalent she got in the UK for babysitting for friends of the family. We always paid for her taxi home. She was saving to go to uni in the UK.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 14:14
Thank you for the feedback ladies! I'll definitely not take my 3 year old. Perhaps the details on the madinat theatre website should be more explicit as to it's suitability.quote'> Yes I agree with that too, it should clearly state at the time they put it on sale the age range and not now after tickets have been brought! Sorry to hear you've already bought the tickets! Might be worth putting them on EW for sale - I tried to book for Sat and it was full.... Then I thought I'd better ask the EW ladies what it was like as I couldnt find any reviews or info.
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Latest post on 12 October 2011 - 13:58
Thank you for the feedback ladies! I'll definitely not take my 3 year old. Perhaps the details on the madinat theatre website should be more explicit as to it's suitability. I love supporting the arts and would really like to take my DD to more but at AED 120 for kids and AED 140 for adults it isnt worth the risk of staying 5 minutes!
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 22:28
BBC's Luther. Best tv I've seen in years!
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 22:16
I just bought the new Ellie Saab fragrance.... Lovely! I normally wear Issey Miyake but need a new boost!
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 21:52
Thanks for the feedback ladies! It really does help. DH into golf but it needs to be a good holiday for us all! I was also looking at an hotel called Almyra which has a sister hotel called the Annabelle. Either of those any good?
 
 
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