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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 11:41
Baby bjorn is excellent I dnt recommend the stokke, too complicated
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 20:55
Bracknell is closer to Reading/Windsor (equidistant between the two) than London, but overground train links are quite good. It has the standard high street stores, but no 'high end' stores from what I recall (although it has been a couple of years since I've been there) - Windsor is your best bet for that (if London is too much of a schlep). I'm afraid I don't know about living in the area/neighbourhoods. My husband is gng for a week so I dnt need any info on living areas Thank u for ur answer It is very helpful Ill search Windsor for wht I'm looking for :) <em>edited by mrssak on 29/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 20:01
Thank u ladies for ur replies
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 20:00
What is it like? I've read it's a small town but how small? Are there any high end shopping stores? And whts the best transportation from and to London? Or no need to go to London for shopping? Any info wud b great Thanks
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 07:24
Another vote for sisters lounge Available at moe too
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Latest post on 28 October 2014 - 22:45
I'll prob call them tomorrow Do u know if he/she are gng to get into any trouble or fined? No they don't get into trouble. They just get a call from the police telling them to move their car. They might get into trouble if they don't move and there are multiple complaints. Oh good thanks :)
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Latest post on 28 October 2014 - 22:19
What have security suggested you should do? They said they will try to find the car owner but I doubt they will b able to do tht And I shud wait for another day and then call the police But I'm trying to find another solution :s
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Latest post on 28 October 2014 - 22:18
Call the police, they should have the contact details / name of the car owner, that's the only way I'll prob call them tomorrow Do u know if he/she are gng to get into any trouble or fined?
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Latest post on 28 October 2014 - 21:53
What a difficult situation for you as no one likes to upset their neighbours. Do you have somewhere else close by and safe to park? If not, do you know in which apt/villa the person is staying? If so, I would knock on the door and request they move the car. Perhaps they don't realise the car parks are assigned. If no, I think your last resort is the police who will quickly solve your problem. I live in Jlt 3 towers are connected by the garage I dnt know how it can b done, I think it wud b impossible to find him or he on my own
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Latest post on 28 October 2014 - 21:22
Hello We are soon to be moving to Dubai from the UK within the next few weeks. All a bit sudden. We have a son who will be turning 3 in February 2015. Just wondering any recommendations for nurseries either Downtown or Marina area. We are unsure on exactly we will be residing but the 2 areas are where will be in the next few months. Also is it best to send him to a nursery first or straight into school for FS1? Do I need to start applying for schools now and at what stage/ year group? Any help advice is appreiated. Thankyou x Hi there :) For next year Ull b applying for fs1 (must b of age 3 by first of sep 2015) IF I were u I'd def start applying to schools as some have already closed applications for fs1 2015 and it will b harder to find a place for fs2 U can check out the new schools like kings barsha or kings nad el Sheba or safa community or nord angila but japs or Jess or horizon or dess will b def closed for appications by now. As for nurseries u check out jins in dowtown Or others Tht r highly recommended: kids palace, homegrown, and childrens oasis In marina, u can go with toddler town in jbr or raffles in the marina Good luck with ur move :) <em>edited by mrssak on 28/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 10:16
Tks for sharing, they seem nice
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 10:04
Mine gets 30 aed an hour Mine is through an agency and its 30 dhs per hour.
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 10:03
Sorry to hijack but I need one too for my 2 year old They are all sized S,M,L and I dnt think the small will fit her Where can I find smaller sizes? Like 12-18 or 18-24 Tks
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Latest post on 23 October 2014 - 09:38
Try kids kare in Jlt
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 20:06
Definitely Jlt but it depends on the tower and cluster too. Some have very bad maintenance
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 19:50
My husband is the one that mentioned it! And he keeps on asking 'wht do u think she did and how?'
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 15:34
Thanks for all the positive replies ladies! I'm optimistic that she can handle the assessment part then (insha'Allah!), however she is going through a stranger anxiety phase these days so I really hope she doesn't start screaming when she sees the teacher! Are other children usually in the room as well? Or is it one child at a time? edited by sourskittleashnut on 22/10/2014 Other children will b present
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 08:03
Oh yes definitely monsoon..lovely dresses! And as sara said there's a sale gng on now.
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 07:55
Thank u both for ur help :)
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 07:54
How abt safa community or victory heights primary school?
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 21:58
Tks for replies, I probably did not phrase it correctly when I said its a Dubai thing. Your right it is a entitled syndrome. I guess I have not had the happiest 1 st year in Dubai and my experience of Dubai has not be a positive one. They have done some horrible things to us. All because I stood up them for bullying my very young kids and asking for the money back when they stole that I had left out for the Waterman. That's only the half of it. The parents don't want to know and the other neighbours have complained but nothing gets done about them. They have the run of the compound. Luckily we are moving in a couple of months and then we will have a fresh start to experience all the good things about dubai My first year was horrible too but It does get better And i find the 'I dnt have internet anymore' a great idea Good luck :)
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 21:54
Bali is amazing! So much to do esp with children
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Latest post on 20 October 2014 - 21:51
Yup was at moe today and sale already started at debenhams and monsoon too
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Latest post on 16 October 2014 - 20:02
Dear cherpie I'm a Muslim and both my parents are Muslims too My dad is not a strict Muslim but has hardly missed a prayer and has been to haj twice I've always loved Christmas, the beautiful trees, decorations and carols r my fav! my dad knew how much I loved Christmas so he volunteered to get a Christmas tree for my class (Tht was bk home) he bought a huge beautiful tree Tht I'm sure cost him a lot. I never forgot Tht and I love him for it. Both my parents lived in beirut for some time and I always made sure to visit during Christmas, it's like magic :) I now live in dxb with my husband and DD in Dubai and make sure every Christmas I take loads of pics next to each and every Christmas tree in most of the malls. And becos I leave near a famous open air pub (not sure wht is is exactly), on Christmas Day they have a little show where a small group sings Christmas carols. I take my daughter in the balcony and sing along as I know most of the songs. Hope u find a way to enjoy Christmas and let ur children enjoy it too. Ps I'm sorry if my English was not good enough (for some posters) but I had to change schools becos of the gulf war and Tht has affected my language greatly. Merry Xmas cherpie in advance :)
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Latest post on 15 October 2014 - 07:52
So that's 10 per month for schooling How abt abt bus and after school activities? So u r left with 45 per month How abt rent, cars, live in maid or not? If u can figure those out now then Ull b able to decide if u can do this or not.
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 17:19
At geant and spinneys too.
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 17:17
The French school doesn't Not anymore... Yes not anymore
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 17:09
Hate hate uber! So complicated! Got a free ride and never bothered to try it again
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 17:08
Hi I think Borders is closed now. Book World (Kinokuniya) in Dubai Mall has many Arabic books and puzzles in their kids section, I'm pretty sure I saw some flashcards too edited by sourskittleashnut on 13/10/2014 Borders is definitely closed.
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Latest post on 13 October 2014 - 17:06
There's emirates british nursery in motor city and they have a bus service And there's a nursery close to victory heights (can't remember it's name) tht is in sports city (has a bus service too) I think both locations are close to jvc Or sea shells or little gems (but too expensive) in barsha. <em>edited by mrssak on 13/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 15:30
Hello mrssak, thanks for the reply.. How about FS2 in JESS.. FS2 for 2017/2018 Batch? I dnt know abt 2017/2018 But u can check their website it always updated and mentions their waiting lists Just Google Jess waiting lists Good luck
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 12:16
Hello, Im very keen on securing a seating for my LO in either DESS/JESS. Are there any parents out there who can help me with this-- given that i DO NOT have sibling priority or a corporate debenture. What are my chances of making it into any of the schools without prioirty? Feedback on the schools? Jess is closed up to the year 2017 -fs1
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 12:05
Hi Mags, I aiming for DESS for my LO, she goes to FS1 in 2016. do you have idea when should i contact them (the earliest) i know they have a priority policy-- which is my fear coz i do not have sibling/corporate priority.. :((.. can i atleast hope to secure a place there? *sigh**sigh* I dnt think dess has a corporate priority, just siblings
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 12:04
Zara Home have nice drawer/ cabinet handles I love the Zara home ones too But I dnt know whether they expensive or not I find Zara home too expensive Try home centre
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 12:00
Hi Daza, unless you know know me & my child in person or you went through a similar experience I don't think you will understand what I'm going through I don't like to argue here, thanks for your advise but don't you think a mum of a 5 yrs old would have tried all that before seeking a professional advice or help? I even went to an OT as he suffers from mild sensory issues but the prices were ridiculous for the service they were offering. & my son will starve himself, I tried everything, he does not touch his packed lunch at school although I make sure he has food he eats on his own at home , he goes for 7-8 hrs without food or water at school , he doesn't even drink as he hates using school toilets. As for co-sleeping he suffers from night terrors from time to time & he is a restless sleeper. I did not want to mention all this on a public forum but your reply was not helpful, parenting is a sensitive issue, if I wanted advice from other mums I would have posted here I'm a moderator in an international mother & child forum with over 2 mil members, if I'm seeking advice from fellow mums I ask there not on a social forum for expats Apologies if I sound rude, but I really hate it when others offer advice although the poster didn't ask for it I'd be interested if the price is reasonable ;) DS who will be 5 in. November refuses to feed himself, refuses to sleep in his own bed & is dependant on us in general, we are more towards gentle discipline & we can't tackle those areas. My children would starve if they refused to feed themselves, I just don't have enough hands! I'd do a sticker chart then just let him get on with it. If he eats, lots of praise and a sticker goes on the chart. If he doesn't don't make a big fuss over it, he will just have to be hungry until the next meal time. edited by wickedangel_78 on 06/10/2014 My daughter will not feed herself too I used to pick her up frm the nursery crying like **** becos she's starving And I never had the nerve to ask the teacher to feed her
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 11:56
I've been here for 3 years and they knock at my door at around 7 pm I live in Jlt When they finish they usually go down to the garden area and play around (with their costumes) I have friends in springs and greens and last year they shared pics of children trick or treating. <em>edited by mrssak on 06/10/2014</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2014 - 09:05
I have purchased them at Spinney's in the past. Some of the supermarkets do carry them. If I recall correctly, they were in the same area as the cling film, etc. Definitely at waitrose too.
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Latest post on 02 October 2014 - 07:41
Thank u ladies!
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Latest post on 01 October 2014 - 09:39
I used to buy them from Speedex. They had various sizes. Speedex is next to Oasis Centre on SZR. Thank u ladybird :)
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Latest post on 27 September 2014 - 09:42
I dnt have any friends Tht work frm home But I have 2 friends Tht work part time here in Dubai but only in admin positions Keep searching ...there are are part jobs but not many.
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Latest post on 21 September 2014 - 17:16
Hi, Just to update, some schools have started registration for 2015 such as Wellington DSO and Wellington primary. Still waiting on the others.. I've heard JPS and Wellington Int'l are very hard to secure a place now. Three of my friends had put their childrens names down for FS1 2014 in both schools and neither of them got a place at them! Not very encouraging *panic attack* Thanks for the update I think they'll open reg on the 1st of oct (just a guess) I really dnt know if I shud register my DD or not ..is it a waste of money? But then again the new schools r too expensive Why can't they just let us know how many places are available so we can decide whether to apply or not? If u dnt me asking wht other schools r u considering?
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 07:38
Does any1 know the fee structure for this school? Couldn't find it on their website. Under admission http://www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com/contents.php?pageid=299&parentid=24
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 07:34
Mine is fine :)
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 15:54
Atlantis!
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 15:48
If I filed a complaint with the Central Bank, what would they do? Would they ask ADCB to compensate me? Just curious to know what might happen... Did u write the swift code or was it a mistake frm the bank? Senior official as in the bank manager or head of operations or CEO? Huge difference! If u have a solid case tht is documented then I'd try contacting the central bank and see wht they have to say abt it Ur money was lost for a whole month and tht is a huge period ..whatever bank or individual Tht was credited with ur money has benefited frm it so it's an unacceptable error I'm not in retail banking but In my opinion the bank should compensate u...if u only contacted a manager or a bank official he's prob just trying to protect his ass/bank and there's where the central bank is needed. Hope this was helpful
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 07:48
Hi all. I need to put LO in a nursery or daycare for a couple of months. Are there any decent ones where you can pay per month and not per term? Tried searching online but couldn't find any. Can be in new dubai area or around Jumeirah. TIA A friend paid for her daughter per month at blossom.
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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 23:50
Scafa in Jlt
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Latest post on 16 September 2014 - 16:34
ADCB actually "lost" a substantial amount of my funds of in a transfer. Took them a month to find it. They had input incorrect SWIFT code along the way. I lost out on both interest and currency exchange. When I took it up with a very senior official, they did not compensate me in any shape or form. I am an Excellency (Private Banking equivalent) customer....... Did u try contacting the central bank? U shud def file a complaint there
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 09:24
You really must see a show at the Westend.the children would love it.also for kids..Madam tusauds and the London dungeons.you would live Harrods.Selfridge is nice too.Shopping along Oxford Street is nice.there is a nice rainforest cafe for children in picadilli. The London dungeons seems very scary, do u think a 2 year old can handle it? Is the Harry potter studio tour too far away frm central london? Is it worth? <em>edited by mrssak on 09/09/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 09:22
At 3.5 and 1.5 my kids loved Battersea Childrens Zoo. Imagine the Sharjah Animal Farm, only with cooler weather and greener, and that's how toddler friendly it is. The surrounding park is also lovely, perhaps half the size of Singapore Zoo lol. You cross the Thames at Knightsbridge, and you've arrived at Battersea. We took buses to get there. Good call Apricot, Battersea Children's Zoo is wonderful with little ones. I'd put it the must do list. Well actually one of the things Tht bothered me at the Singapore zoo is how big it was ..too much walking and it was extremely hot Tht day So myb I'll give the battersea zoo a try Tks :) <em>edited by mrssak on 09/09/2014</em>
 
 
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