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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 23:52
This is the clinic I went to and was successful, VUB Brussels, http://www.brusselsivf.be/default.aspx?lang=EN I think they do IVF up to age 45. They have an International Department to assist overseas patients. ARGC in London. IVI in Valencia (also have an International Department) These were the 3 top European clinics when I started cycling 10 years ago, might have changed now though, but google them and see. Cornell in New York is the renowned as the best infertility clinic worldwide, I think they have a special unit for 'older' patients. If I remember correctly, they will do an initial phone consult if you can get your medical file to them. CCRM in Denver, they have amazing success rates for the 'older' patient. The very best of luck to all of you struggling with infertility.
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Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 14:48
Don't give up, if you can travel outside the UAE than you should do so, you really will increase your chances of a successful cycle. The US has some of the best clinics if you can afford it financially and logistically. I had 6 failed IVF's. in my case they were all 'technically perfect' cycles and produced great embryos' but I never had a pregnancy. I was basically told adoption or donor eggs was my only option. I researched and researched to find the best clinics in Europe at that time, made my choice, changed clinics and travelled to another country and did an IVF cycle which gave us our first daughter. I subsequently had another failed IVF, then a successful IVF and then got pregnant naturally. There are some great clinics in London, I went to a clinic in Brussels which is up there with the US clinics, another friend of mine travelled to the same clinic and was successful, she was 42 at the time (also several failed IVF's elsewhere). There is another world class clinic in Valencia, Spain. They won't write you off just yet, you are still 'only' 40, by the time you get to 42 + it will get more difficult but still not impossible. I know a few people who have done unsuccessful cycles in the UK and because their funds and time was running out they went to Czech Rep for less expensive treatment and little or no waitlists and had successful pregnancies. All the best and good luck !
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 14:43
The Montgomery golf Academy restaurant, lovely terrace with a nice skyline view, nice food and a little playground for the kids right beside the terrace.
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 10:09
B2B, for me now that my ski-bum days of only wanting to ski are long gone, my preference is for nice skiing in a nice mountain village atmosphere with nice restaurants. So I prefer to ski in Switzerland and Austria rather than France. All of our recent ski holidays have been to Switzerland though, just because we find it easier to get to ski resorts in Switz rather than Austria. Pretty much, all the Swiss ski resorts are expensive, and their lift system is not as high tech as the French resorts, bothers DH but it doesnt bother me ! Have skied several times in Verbier, big town, great skiing, great restaurants, good range of accommodation, it's close to Geneva airport, but it can be expensive. I think you can ski Verbier from Nendaz which is much less expensive resort, but not 100% sure about that. My favourite Swiss ski resorts are Zermatt, Saas Fee and Wengen, they are all picture perfect, pedestrian and pretty much snow sure because they are high. But they all have their inconveniences. I love Crans Montana too, but it is a low resort and if it is a poor snow year than it is a disaster, we were there 2 years ago in February and there was literally no snow, I am not exaggerating ! Megeve in France is also a beautiful resort, it's low. The other French resorts I like are Meribel and Courchevel, but it's years since we were there and it seems the rich Russians have taken over and prices are through the roof. A very good all round ski town is Val d'Isere (my DH's favourite), nice town but big, incredible skiing, great lift network, restaurants and accommodation for all budget's. I have never skied in Italy, would love to though ! Good luck, I probably have confused you more than helped you !
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 09:35
Have to say, Flaine has great skiing but it is one of the ugliest ski resorts I have ever been too (sorry emlsnre ), I found there was no atmosphere in the 'resort' although I could never even call it a resort, it's just purpose built ugly apartment blocks. They do have a great mountain restaurant and wonderful views of Mont Blanc from the top of the mountain though. Avoiraz is another purpose built ugly(ish) resort, but it does have a village atmosphere.
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 09:30
If you are booking now, try for a high altitude resort, just in case the season is a bad one (although it's looking good so far) Lots of the French resorts are close to Geneva, there are also some gorgeous Swiss ski resorts close to Geneva. Emirates are now flying directly to Lyon (yippee), which makes a lot more of the French ski resorts even more accessible. Swiss resorts close to Geneva, Verbier, Nendaz, Villars, Crans Montana, Gstaad, Les Diablerets. French resorts close to Geneva, Megeve, Les Houche (Chamonix), Avoriaz, Les Contamines, Flaine. Ski Club of Great Britain has a great website with a review of all the ski resorts. http://www.skiclub.co.uk/skiclub/infoandadvice/planningyourholiday.aspx#.UNAC746hIUU
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 09:21
LOL aevans_indubai, too true about his wife. To be fair, I rarely try to calculate the nutritional values of any of the food I cook, a lot of the recipes I prepare are handed down from my Mom and my MIL, I just assume they are healthy because they appear to be balanced. Every now and then I will prepare something from one of my gazillion recipe books, but I always go back to the old tried and tested favourites that I know everyone will eat. Nothing worse than spending a fortune on ingredients, hours of precious time and then everyone say, 'nah, don't really like this!", leave most of it, and then 1 hour later are making themselves sandwiches !
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 09:12
Thanks for the tip SandyDogg !! I really find it hard to comprehend the logic of calling 999 for a fender bender though ! My 999 calls went unanswered, really, I was cringing dialling the 999 number, imagine if it was a real emergency ...... with the amount of accidents here I am not surprised the emergency number did not answer.
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 08:03
Actually, it's a bit strange here ....... you have to call 999, even for a simple fender bender ! and get the police to come and make a report (pink slip) I backed into my garden wall and repair garage advised me they needed a police report to arrange for the car to be repaired. So I called 901 (the non emergency police number) and they told me I had to call 999, I said I thought that was only for emergencies and this was my garden wall and my car, no injuries, no one else involved. They said it had to be called in to 999. So I called 999, several times, and my calls went unanswered (wonder why!!) my car is still waiting to be fixed. Apparently I can go to a police station to get the report also, which your post has just reminded me I need to do, I just hope I have not left it too long now.
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 12:30
Nasimi Beach lounge area is gorgeous, they also do food.
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 08:52
I think Cherry Ripe is right, I also remember it as being an evening event only, thought it opened around 5pm. It really is pretty and quite christmasy, with the lights and decorations, nice atmosphere.
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 16:29
Thanks for the advice ladies, I think I will mention it to her, considering her circumstances it might be better to tell her I won't be passing them on, rather than just ignore !
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 17:09
I was in Daiso in Al Barsha Mall today and they had UAE flags, some badges / bracelets, not a lot of choice but a few items anyway.
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 17:18
I don't know Neat-Freak, but I have a feeling there is more to this than meets the eye. If her husband is now without a job, you would imagine that her income becomes even more crucial, so both of them unemployed and going back to their home country together seems to me to be a bit odd. They might be spinning you a story ! Has she said how she will repay you the money she owes you ?
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Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 08:05
I would say Mr. Ben's would be your best bet, but I think it might be a difficult one. Alternatively you could try to order from Switzerland http://www.alpenschatz.com/Store/children.htm, or have them made up in Satwa from some photos on the above website. Lots of kids also wear T-shirts from their home country.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 18:07
oh and there is a craft shop in Satwa, name escapes me now, but sounds like Fido or something similar. <em>edited by mum2girls on 06/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 17:13
Try upstairs in Lulu's, I got it there (this past April though !)
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 21:34
Perth or Malaysia (if it is Kuala Lumpur), would be best of the choices he has, maybe Indonesia (if it's Jakarta).
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 20:41
Poor thing to be so ill she had to be hospitalised, hope it all goes well for her. Maybe it's twins !
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 18:43
I ordered in Spinneys Town Center, the Meadows.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 18:28
JB, the first year I ordered the ham not realising it was pre-cooked, its basically the one they sell sliced on the meat counter, I was so disappointed. Last year I ordered the gammon and it was really nice, you can order and tell them the date you want to collect it, I ordered for Dec 24th, but I am sure they can get one in earlier for you. Just check at the main meat counter, they are very helpful there.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 17:50
You can pre-order the weight you would like at Spinneys, the order forms are available on the meat counter. It's called a gammon on their order form
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 12:57
Another point which someone made to me, which helped me feel less guilty about refusing, is that if she was working in a beauty spa, supermarket, hairdresser, hospital etc. she would just have to make her salary work for her, there would be no option to ask the 'boss' for a loan or a salary advance. Thousands of immigrant workers don't have access to monthly loans/advances and they survive.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 12:49
Absolutely no way have I given her all that ! Although I did give her the 7k (foolishly), and a few others here and there. I don't mind if it is an advance of a week or two on her salary, but it was never ending requests, and then it just snowballs out of control. The uniform 'loan' was too funny, as I was buying a uniform in Zaks at the same time and it was a fraction of what she was asking for, when I pointed this out to her she said it included uniforms, school meals, bus etc. Anyway, that was the final straw and she has not asked in the past few months, I let her know that I absolutely could not stand that she was taking me for an idiot. I do feel for her though, she does not spend a penny on herself, everything she earns, salary, extras, bonus all go back to the Philippines and I am sure her husband is living like a king on the back of her hardship of being separated from her children.
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 19:07
It's common practice for maids to ask for loans, advances. It's amazing how quick they get on the bandwagon, ours was 3 months on the job before the sob stories started and then they came fast and furious. In 18 months, we have had requests for loans/advances for Hospital bill for husband 7,000 AED 2nd Hospital bill for husband 2,000 AED Hospital bill for mother with broken arm, 2,000 AED Hospital bill for nephew with broken leg 2,000 AED Hospital bill for brother after car accident 1,000 AED Farm after floods 1,500 AED House was robbed 2,500 AED School uniform for kids 1000 AED Plus there are more which I have forgotten I am sure ! I detest it, but I just found it so hard to say 'NO' as I actually can afford to give her the advance, but I hate being taken for granted ! Some people don't mind advancing salary, my friend has no problem with it, but it bugs the life out of me. If it's going to bother your friend, than tell her not to loan it, maybe your friend may decided to loan a percentage of it but not all, she could then tell the maid to never ever ask again. <em>edited by mum2girls on 02/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 13:36
Virgin have the 'NOW' christmas compilation in stock http://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-Thats-What-Call-Christmas/dp/B009CAIQEQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1354354455&sr=1-1 It's a 3 cd's with classic christmas songs, pop christmas songs and some christmas carols, so it's nice and comprehensive.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 11:28
Freeze them for a later recipe if you don't want to use them now.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 07:45
This company does wall decals http://www.wallcravings.com/wall-decals-dubai.aspx. You could also try the teacher supply shop in Jumeriah (can't think of the name of it now), they have also opened one in Al Barsha, I think it's called Creative Minds.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 13:22
The food at La Petite Maison is great for sure, but I detest the 'production line' process of several sittings, and having to give up your table after 2 hours, particularly when you are paying a lot of money for the meal. I agree with the others who said it is not a place for a special occassion. Reflets is very nice, but also not very romantic. PierChic is very romantic, expecially on the exterior terrace, food is good but not fantastic. Happy Anniversary, have a lovely evening whatever you do.
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 13:15
Try SmartFitness, http://www.facebook.com/SMARTFitnessME, they have fantastic personal trainers, all highly qualified, http://www.smartfitness.ae/team/ Jack and Elwood are the two I have trained with , they are both the best trainers I have ever worked out with, I can personally recommend either of them. It was the first time in my life I enjoyed working out, I never got bored. They also have a female trainer if you would prefer a lady, she seems to be really good also, but I have never trained with her. They have just opened a new facility in JLT. Best of Luck
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 21:21
I didn't realise Olivier was an ex-boxer either, gosh it was a really vicious attack by all accounts looking at the photos of his injuries, serious anger issues there. Interesting that he smashed up Aubry's face, considering he is a model. Hopefully they have the tapes to prove what happened, sounds like he might have been the one attacked if he was begging the police to get the security tapes before they were destroyed.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 17:34
oh no S44, sorry to hear that. Don't think I will risk it then, I want to have it for Christmas. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 15:44
Just wondering if I would have stuff in time for Christmas, anyone any experience. Thank you.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 13:15
I didn't visit first, we just took the plunge. We took advice from like-minded friends and colleagues about schools and where to live, my husband then did the househunting and viewed the schools. Everything fell into place, we love the area we live in and the school is perfect and we all loved Dubai from day 1. In our case, my husband was moving with his company and it would be career suicide for him to refuse a promotion in a place such as this, so it was basically a fait accompli. While he could refuse an opportunity citing health, safety or academic reasons, none of those would be valid for here. Unfortunately our posting's are for 3 years, so our days here are numbered.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 11:50
HI no, I haven't sold it yet. It' cost 8,000 two years ago. Leave your email addy and I can get back to you, alternatively, search the classifieds here for the ad and I will get back to you.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 07:19
We joined a hotel beach club and use it throughout the year (chilled pools during the hot, hot weather). There is also a small theatre which has matinee shows several times throughout the year. As well as what others have listed ... Lots of activities to learn at weekend for young ones which are easily available here in Dubai, surfing, sailing, golf, plus all the normal after-school activities, music, drama classes, martial arts, gymnastics, cooking classes. I find things are much more accessible in Dubai than in other cities, as everything is pretty close.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:37
All I can advise it to avoid any brand which are distributed by Better Life, we had dreadful experiences with them.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:26
I don't think there is anything wrong in negotiating the price, in fact I think it's normal when purchasing second-had goods ! Don't think the OP did anything wrong at all !
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 12:42
That is shocking how she addressed the staff and how they responded, maybe they all knew each other and it was a joke !
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 11:42
I was thinking that they both (maid and friend) are really trying to mess with Gorobattie's head ...... ! sounds like they are a dangerous pair and making up dreadful stories. Gorobattie, poor you, what a nightmare situation to find yourself in, I hope you can get her out of the country, do not do her any favours now. Get rid of her and move on, I agree with the others, she will raise her ugly head again somewhere down the road and cause you more trouble.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 15:37
A few months ago, there was a news report which claimed that the exterior wall tiles on 80% of the buildings in the UAE are highly flammable. There are no regulations in place for the exterior of the buildings to have fire resistant tiles/cladding.
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 09:26
oh my word, what a tragedy !
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 09:20
yes got stuck in it too. The loonies were out in force last night, it was blocked at 6.30pm too, took over an hour to get to DIFC, and we missed our restaurant reservation.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 10:34
I am about to put ours on sale on the classifieds. 20 meters of fence, easily removable, with self locking safety gate. Purchased 2 years ago from http://www.poolfence.eu.com/page1.aspx, I still have the original receipt.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 08:32
Some people suffer from irrational jealousy, might have nothing to do with the Op and nothing to do with her friends husband ! But the OP's friend, may just be one of those people who believe everyone is after 'their' man or woman. The OP will know if that is the case, and if it is then she should just treat it with a pinch of salt. My SIL is the most insanely jealous person I ever came across, if my brother says 'hello' to a female work colleague, she will go crazy, 'who is she'? 'how do you know her', 'do you fancy her?' 'does she fancy you?' 'are you having an affair with her', it goes on and on and she just doesn't let go, She will accuse him of 'looking' at someone when they are out, I really don't know how my brother keeps it together. My SIL has been having some help to try to deal with it, but she can't really help how she feels and cannot find any peace at all with her jealousy.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 19:34
Unfortunately, this happens when there is any negative discussion about experiences dealing with a company or organisation. I guess it makes sense as anyone could come on here and slander someone or an organisation without having to prove any of it. There are very strong rules in the UAE about libel. However, it is a shame when it is clearly a genuine experience which could be very informative for future users of that service.
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 17:21
Isn't leasehold normal in some parts of London?, homes worth millions being bought and sold with a land leasehold, maximum of which is 100 years ! you often see homes for sale with 20 years leasehold remaining. Or is that something different to what we are talking about here. I don't believe leasehold is unique to Dubai. I too always believed the 'new' residential areas in Dubai were freehold. <em>edited by mum2girls on 13/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 16:35
Thank you !
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 21:08
I don't own a property here, but if we were planning to stay here long term I would certainly consider it, however it would be on the proviso that we did not have to take out a big mortgage on the house. I would be absolutely terrified of having any substantial loans / debt here. Here is an article dated Sept. 2012 from Global Property Trends ...... "Good news have risen from the emirates state of Dubai’s property sector as sales and house prices were pushed higher by investors demand fleeing the Arab Spring. The Dubai Land Department the Global Economic Survey has indicated that land transactions in Dubai rose 21% in the first six months of 2012. This data further attests to the business confidence index released within the Global Economic Survey which shows Dubai besting US, UK and Hong Kong. According to reports from the Global Edge, Jones Lang La Salle and CBRE Richard Ellis, Dubai has been considered the safe haven for investors from other Middle Eastern countries now facing the Arab Spring. Data from Jones Lang La Salle said the high-end villa prices have kicked up 21% in 2012, while apartment prices rose 1% during the second quarter of the year. First half sales of Nakheel and Emaar Properties are on the positive during the first half of the year: Nakheel had a 36% increase in net profits, while Emaar doubled earnings in second quarter. Emaar Properties owns the tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, which is a prime commercial and residential space provider. CBRE said there are still areas in the peripheries of Dubai that suffered heavy price falls because of the several apartment projects to rise up, but generally the positive outlook is there because the city sits at the frontier of business for the Middle East. With the Dubai economy projected to churn 950,000 jobs by 2020, demand for homes and apartments will still be high, the reports said."
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 14:06
haha, that's not normal at all ! I do ask at the cheese counter when I am buying Gruyere cheese because I have bought it a few times and it was too mild. I also always ask for a taster in Bateel when I am buying dates there, even though I know how each and every one of them taste, however, in my defence, they started it on my first few visits LOL.
 
 
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