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Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 08:21
Thanks all for your input. I will take a look at the schools mentioned too. So does anyone have an idea as to when the khda school reports are out for this year? I think it's either today or tomorrow. From the schools mentioned the safest choice is gems wellington And if you are not really sure then look at other schools like safa private, kings barsha, victory heights and safa community. Horizon is going through a lot of changes this year, their class size has increased to 26 and their head teacher is leaving but on the other hand horizon international is doing well. Good luck
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Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 08:09
Anyone?
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 21:18
My daughter is 8 almost 9 and we have a chore list and certain expectations that she has to comply with before she gets her pocket money, the chores mainly consist of making her bed, hanging out the washing, clearing the table and polishing the lounge, if she doesn't do it there is a deduction from her allowance. In regards to expectations, as I work I expect her to have had a shower by the time that I get home, her homework prepared for me to do with her, she has to be polite and considerate to the driver and nanny, go to bed on time and so on. This works for me but may not suit all, some of her friends are getting in excess of 1000aed I wish my mil was like you in the past, that would have definitely made my husband more responsible when it comes to house work!
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 19:25
Good afternoon! Does anyone have any experience with this child care centre in Tecom? Or can anyone recommend another child care centre close to Tecom? Thanks so much! I haven't heard of it but parents are happy with sea shells in barsha.
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 19:23
Thank you, Raffles looks good I like the Montesori model. I had several friends who sent their kids to raffles and they were very happy. (But none were happy with the school).
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 19:23
This is an ad so ignore it.
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 19:21
Hi there, My husband and I are hoping to move over to Dubai this summer. We have a B7, G5 and B19m. We are looking at Mirdif to live. Both children are loving school and whilst aren't struggling they aren't "academics" either! (If that makes sense) my son loves sports, plays golf, often gets asked to represent his school in events and my daughter is a bright, happy, friendly little thing :) Any recommendations please??? Uptown school or gems royal are the closest schools to you.
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Latest post on 28 April 2015 - 19:20
The nursery looks too good to be true! Any parents out there with a kid attending Cherry Town? Any feedback you can share? Thanks in advance! http://www.cherrytownnursery.com/ Why would it be too good to be true? It seems like a day care centre and it just opened! And it seems it has no outdoor facility. Do you work there?
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Latest post on 25 April 2015 - 18:05
All those schools are good If you are interested in victory heights (which I think is amazing) so you can check out the school too (vhps) Safa community and kings barsha are very close to Arabian ranches.
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Latest post on 25 April 2015 - 18:01
We stayed at st Regis and it's on saadiyat so it's close The hotel is great and has an excellent kids club (for younger ones)
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:47
Why are they moving it?
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 20:46
Thank you so much
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Latest post on 25 March 2015 - 07:34
Hi ladies Anyone know where I can find one that I can manually rotate? I desperately need one Thanks
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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 20:28
You could also try victory heights which gets great reviews and is close to the springs.
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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 08:59
Hi Ladies, My son (6 years old) wants to put some wax in his hair occasionally (just like his Dad). Does anyone know any natural product around? Thanks in advance! Original sprout, it's organic You'll find at favorite things, marina mall or caboodle Dubai mall.
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 20:23
Gs maids and they charge 35dhs/hr
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 20:22
Toddler town has a great reputation And my second choice would b either jebal Ali or British Orchard
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 20:20
I would chose DIA
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Latest post on 08 March 2015 - 14:30
Got some at Ikea yesterday. Next to the cashier box in the food section:) Enjoy They are excellent!!
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Latest post on 07 March 2015 - 20:17
Bumble bee at Dubai mall has several. Stokke is a baby carrier and not a sling and its very complicated The best baby carrier is bjorn
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 17:42
Sorry might not answer your question exactly, but I go low-cost to save money. So would not go for business class. As far as I know you have baggage allowance, meals and a better seat. Yes it's defintely more space and food is served, you don't need to pay Extra.
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 17:41
Hello Ladies, I wanted to check if anyone of you has experience with FlyDubai business class? I understand that it is low cost airline, so I am not expecting a moon. Basically just wanted to know if it is worth the money they charge and general feedback. Thanks in advance. My aunt just flew business with Flydubai and she loved it! She said the staff was very nice and friendly and would definitely fly again with them.
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 22:09
Myb Abu shakra in barsha too
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Latest post on 03 March 2015 - 22:08
Al amour just opposite moe And gad in Sharjah
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 20:54
I hate egypt air but if ur flying business it will be fine so don't worry about it. Just don't expect it to b as good as business at emirates. Enjoy!
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 20:46
Anyone have children that attend? Are they happy? i have a friends that sends her son there and she's extremely happy.
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Latest post on 02 March 2015 - 20:43
We applied to different schools, including one in Victory Heights, none of them accepted, only Repton offered a place How about safa community? Much closer and still has places for next years fs1.
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Latest post on 16 February 2015 - 17:10
Toscana you just have to carry it down the stairs or Costa No there's a lift and I'm sure cos I used it when I had my stroller The best view is at the meat co but it's very expensive and I thought the portion was too small Enjoy :)
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Latest post on 12 February 2015 - 20:15
Hi Adooli I'm a new horizon mom too I just found out that the principal is leaving the school at the end of this year
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Latest post on 10 February 2015 - 17:21
mrssak, as a long term Horizon parent these are my comments. The school has new owners, but aside from fee increases and some issues around uniform, the school is very much running on a day to day basis as it was. The new Head follows the same ethos as the previous Head, and there has been a very smooth transition. Communication to parents is now very good. Horizon is a very attractive school for parents who want teachers who know every single child in the school, children who know every child in their year and in other years, parent helpers welcomed in class, a 'small school' feeling, happy children, minimal formal homework with optional homework given, good focus on subjects like music, great sports teams and good academic results. It also receives an Outstanding rating by KHDA, and I read or heard somewhere that there is a 98% attendance rate at Horizon. It is just a nice, normal, lovely little primary school. It doesn't try hard to be the 'best' academically - it's just very normal and down to earth, that suits some people, but it doesn't suit others. Thank u for this clarification I feel much better Just one more thing, when I went on a tour, it was 20 or 22 in class How many are they now? Do they reach 30?
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Latest post on 10 February 2015 - 16:37
I don't particularly feel like spending all morning there. Has anyone got any tips i.e what stores have less traffic etc I have been to the one at MOE a couple of times lately and just can't do it again... thanks in advance! Times Square or barsha mall
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Latest post on 10 February 2015 - 10:50
Re DESS no priority to British familes but to siblings, also DESS and DESC both have way more applicants than available places every year, so wait lists are long. Have you looked at http://www.hartlandinternational.com/about-our-school.php or Nord Anglia? Both are too expensive Lolacat.
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Latest post on 10 February 2015 - 09:53
Thank u so much for ur reply I really appreciate it It's for fs1 next year I did not want to take the offer but my husband thinks we shud give it a try and see how it goes as it is an old school and is rated outstanding. I agree with u regarding the mgt and they never pick up!!! The website really needs an update! Anyway Ive applied really early to dess and went to the assessment (didn't get a place for fs1) but felt like we won't get a place even though the registrar said they have places in fs2 next year. I think priority goes to british families. Japs waiting list was closed when I was Searching I rolled over my daughters application for victory heights I will apply for gems wellington and jps next year If I'm unhappy and I dnt get into any of the above then it's either safa community or kings nad el Sheba (I wanted kings Al barsha but they prob won't have any places). I'm afraid if I keep her for a year or 2 she will fall behind and I won't be able to move her. Any advice?
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Latest post on 08 February 2015 - 17:34
U dnt need to cover ur hair while in jedda I never do My mom lives there and she doesn't cover her hair but we always wear a 3abaya. I have it in my bag and put it on as i leave the plane. But then again we do keep a scarf just in case someone comments ( they never do ).
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 14:34
Hi. Can anybody tell me when the dnata egate office SZR is open on fridays/saturdays please? I need to renew. None of the phone numbers i have tried from various websites work. Also there was nobody available to register for smart gate on arrival a month ago and told to 'go queue'! So would like a new egate card just in case... It's closed on Fridays and Saturdays, But someone else can do it for u (I renewed it for my husband) And u can do it at the airport but they dnt work all day.
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 09:14
Hi. You need to source a good OT who has specific experience in this area . The Child Development Centre are very good . Do u mean the developing child centre? Thank u
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Latest post on 03 February 2015 - 13:49
Jps
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Latest post on 10 January 2015 - 20:22
Any further info on this fire? My DS lives in JLT. Have tried texting him and no reply which is not like him. Hate to sound like a paranoid mother and my DS is 32!! I'm in Jlt and nothing is happening here
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Latest post on 05 January 2015 - 10:31
Hi, Anyone been there? Am planning to do my kids bday there? Are they good? What is the age of the kids who would enjoy there? Am planning to go check it out this evening? and is parking a nightmare there? I went to a 6 year olds bday there and my daughter (2.5) had so much fun and so did I, the team is great. But I didn't enjoy the food and I think they don't allow u to bring ur own. There's a parking garage but u got to pay for it.
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Latest post on 01 January 2015 - 09:41
My kids are currently at Saffa ! Not happy ! Learning support they have but not seeing any results . French part of curriculum but taught by teachers that don't even speak or write the language . Sport at school a joke . Head of school unapproachable . Which safa?
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Latest post on 21 December 2014 - 11:49
I know it's rated outstanding and it seems like a good school But I've been on a tour last year so haven't seen what FS1 is like We received an offer and I dnt know whether i shud take it or not I keep reading that it's not very academic, shud I worry abt that? Any feedback? Any one else got accepted for next years FS1? Thanks
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Latest post on 18 December 2014 - 09:40
Buying a new car & range is upto 120,000. I was thinking to buy Pajero2014 full option 3.5L & price is reasonable 116,000. I need some reviews for the car. I need a big car. 3.5L is the bigger one, engine, correct? You'd want the bigger engine. I think it is a great vehicle. Several people I know have them, and I would like to buy one, myself! I will be looking for a pre-owned late model Pajero later this year. I've seen a ton with really low mileage in excellent condition online. Yes Beeber, and its interior is also very spacious.but i heard it is gulping the petrol. Oh definitely yes!! But I still love mine It's So spacious and I always feel safe as its stable and strong car.
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 11:47
Btw they called a few days ago so I can put all wht I want on hold and get it out for the sale So make sure u give them ur number if Ud like them to call u before the sale starts (for next time)
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 11:45
U can find so many stuff and they are everywhere! Hamleys, the toy store and borders too.
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Latest post on 17 December 2014 - 11:43
Still needing some Christmasgift and some will be bought at Massimo Dutti but hoping I can get it during Sale before christmas:) Do you know when it starts? Today!!!
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 17:20
that's amazing! actually i did some research and realised there are companies that actually have reusable pouches... i am so happy :) i loved the prints on Squooshi Reusable Food Pouches for Kids ... i just need to get them thinking to order them - but if anyone knows where i can get them in Dubai it will be so much more quicker TIA Just kidding on sheikh zayes road or Bumble bee in dubai mall
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 15:14
Experienced mommies: need some advice -my eight month old baby has started becoming very fussy about what he puts in his mouth - i truly believe and prefer to give him homemade fresh food but he seem to reject everything (really tasty, sweet, savory-everything) - we introduced the Ella's pack couple of days back and he loved it - i guess he loves the colorful pouch and the idea of eating from it - so now last two days i show him the pouch and trick him by putting in homemade food. however i am really thinking if i have other options. i am not too worried as Ella's is organic and he likes it but is there a way i can create pseudo looking Ella pouch and put home cooked fresh food for him. TIA U can buy tht pouch frm just kidding :) Some children enjoy feeding themselves (and yes so young)
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Latest post on 20 November 2014 - 17:11
Hi ladies Has anyone flown with either Singapore or Thai Airways? We're planning a trip to Thailand and these are coming up with the best fares at the mo. Just looking for any reviews on either of them. Thanks! :) xx Never been on Thai As for Singapore airlines, I really cant praise them enough..excellent service! The best airline ever!
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 09:20
Hi :) I've never been to candidasa but I can recommend nusa dua area if u want a hotel by the beach, I absolutely loved it or u can stay at Ubud area but Thts it's in the jungle but it's still amazing. My brother stayed at seminyak area and said it was great Or kuta area which has a public beach and a busy night life.
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 20:33
Bumble bee at dubai mall Or justkidding
 
 
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