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Latest post on 01 September 2014 - 08:58
I buy from C4 and its approx AED21/- per pack, haven't seen anywhere cheaper than that.
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Latest post on 28 August 2014 - 09:49
Qnet, questnet, quest and the various other names it goes by IS a pyramid scheme. The owner of this con business has opened many kinds of subsidiaries so they can tie up with clubs and such. Over 10 years back, this company was selling only gold coins with the same business model. They took peoples money and scooted, leaving people broke. Till today they have not repaid their investors and have reinvented themselves as qnet. Their products are crappy such as glass discs which they claim have healing properties and creams which they claim again have ingredients such as silver. Substandard products and the pyramid part is, 3 on the left and 3 on the right to get paid a really tiny sum. They focus on their IR's is to sign up family and friends first (which most of the time is either easy or creates a rift in the relationship) so initial stages one would seem like they are making money. However, within a year, one realizes how difficult it is. They are excellent at brainwashing and making the investors reinvest all their money. So far only the people who joined at the very beginning have made money, as of today, most people are wise to this pyramid scam. If you do the math, it's simply implausible to ever make decent cash. Today, I know a lot of people who were taken up and left their jobs to do this con business full time only to cry now and try to find jobs which is not easy as they have lost years of valuable non productive time doing this. This company is HQ from Malaysia and [b'>have been banned in UAE [/b'>and other countries along with arrest warrants for their leaders globally. I am also pretty sure it is against the forum rules to advertise a personal business. But they are very much alive in UAE. I have had an ex-colleague pester me to join for the past 1 year. I wonder that if its so successful why are they desperate for people to join even when they have made it clear that they are not interested. I have had to block this person as I used to get constant calls/texts/whatsapp messages from him re this. <em>edited by mumcurious on 28/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 13:40
Regardless if it's while driving, the point im making is that there are alot more dangerous things going on on the roads than women applying there lipstick for 2 seconds! Another perfect example below being the amount of children flying around in the back with no seat belt standing on the seats, or mothers holding there new born baby in the front seat!!!!! GET A GRIP DUBAI!! Get a grip, Sophia. Evolution does not happen over night That ANY change happens for the better is a good thing. edited by Londiamond on 26/08/2014 A little harsh, don't you think and only because she (rightly) feels that there are more dangerous things happening on the road (kids in front/back seats without belts, people talking/texting while driving, etc) than a woman applying lippy on a red light.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 10:57
Back to OP - if this forum is JUST "where can i get a du sim card from" then it is very, very, very boring and the reaming 5 old time users will not bother checking in. Then you will have a bunch of newbies asking and trying to answer inane questions.... the only reason 99% of old time users pop in for the hope of something juicy, or a good ole "i slice my maid's mango" thread...... Noone pops in to give you love and kisses about your nail polish / fake nails - whatever the h£ll shellac are ;) I am really curious about these 'sliced mango' and 'cucumber' threads which so many of the old posters rave about. Seems some of us missed some really great/entertaining threads. have tried to search but with no luck :-( The sliced mango thread is an urban legend. It got started by me about 5 years ago and was then embellished upon by other users, as usual.... The cucumber thread did happen, but that seemed to be a wind-up. [b'>EW deletes their old threads after a few years, which is why you will never find them[/b'>... What a shame. But i do agree, such entertaining threads are the reason for posters checking in on a regular basis. The negativity can be avoided, but to each their own...
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 10:50
They have these synthetic ones at Magrudy's which you write the name on and then iron on the clothes - quite cheap at AED15/- or so for 10 or 12 labels. Then they have the pre-printed ones with names that you just iron on at Zaks those are for AED45/- for 15 labels.
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Latest post on 20 August 2014 - 10:40
Back to OP - if this forum is JUST "where can i get a du sim card from" then it is very, very, very boring and the reaming 5 old time users will not bother checking in. Then you will have a bunch of newbies asking and trying to answer inane questions.... the only reason 99% of old time users pop in for the hope of something juicy, or a good ole "i slice my maid's mango" thread...... Noone pops in to give you love and kisses about your nail polish / fake nails - whatever the h£ll shellac are ;) I am really curious about these 'sliced mango' and 'cucumber' threads which so many of the old posters rave about. Seems some of us missed some really great/entertaining threads. have tried to search but with no luck :-(
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 09:06
My apartment has been on the market for almost a year and no-one is buying it. All viewers have said to me that it is too expensive for what it is and they will wait for the prices to drop Apartments are generally better selling than villas, I'm told. Doesn't that mean you are expecting too much (just a simple ques) if its been on the market for a year now? Friends of ours were looking to buy in the Marina and finalised a 4 b/r but the owner wanted a bit more than what they wanted to pay so they walked away, that apartment is still in the market after 10 months but the owner has not come down on his ask.
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 08:41
Hamleys at Dubai Mall is huge and has great selection for all age groups. Apart from the toy shopping, the kids love to spend time there. I have somehow never found Babyshop to be that great where toys are concerned, they are more of kids clothes shop than toys. I dont know how big ToysRUs is at Times Square but I usually find good stuff at The Festival City and Deira City Centre outlets.
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Latest post on 19 August 2014 - 08:35
We had a very interesting discussion on this with one of our property dealer acquaintances. He mentioned that though the prices have gone up by about 30% since last year now they have leveled up, however owners still want to sell at a certain premium which the buyers are not ready to fork out, hence for the past few months there have not been many transactions. Also restrictions on bank financing (min cash down etc) have played a role in the buying capacity. Yes there are cash buyers but over the years they have become quite shrewd and are in a position to wait for bargains as these people generally buy a property as investment rather than own use.
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 15:20
Sorry, I meant the Kidzania camp.
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 12:40
There is a shop on the opposite lane of Waitrose (same lane as Du) where I picked up some baking stuff some time back - dont remember the name though.
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 11:25
If you search in here, there was a thread a couple of weeks ago on Summer Camps. I remember the Dubai Mall Camp being recommended for 10-12 year old girls interested in arts and drama. HTH
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 11:05
If you mean self-adhesive stickers for tiles then I've seen them at a kiosk selling them at Festival City, its next to Ikea. <em>edited by mumcurious on 17/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 August 2014 - 14:04
Hi Beebers! Loooong time...nice to have you back... Back to your que, I have had it for the past 10 years (5+5) and both times (insertion and removal) have had no issues whatsoever, the process is somewhat painful but for me it was just those 5-10 minutes of discomfort all good thereafter. HTH
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Latest post on 04 August 2014 - 14:33
We discussed the same the other day. I think the difference is that the 5000+ is taken as a non-refundable deposit and hence has been conveniently excluded from the charges.
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Latest post on 31 July 2014 - 11:38
Is it any good for boys in the age range of 9-11? Mine are not interested in arts & craft and modelling & fashion for sure.
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 10:43
Met when we were in our early 20s, dated for 3 years before getting engaged, got married after 6 months of engagement. That worked for us as we knew each other well enough before committing to be together for life. I think Marroosh's point of view is more akin to arranged marriages, and stats prove that one is not better/worse that the other, In the end, trust, understanding and commitment is what drives towards a successful marriage in the long run. As for the OP, I think if you yourself feel 5 months is too short a time to think of marriage - probably you are right - and not yet ready. <em>edited by mumcurious on 01/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 June 2014 - 09:12
We too pre-booked with a reputed car rental co but when we reached it was a 'similar' car with no GPS and no car seat (both were promised to be delivered the next day at our hotel - how they thought we would reach the hotel without a GPS and a car seat, is anyone's guess). We decided to cancel - there are a few rental cos at the airport which we found to be cheaper than the one we booked in advance (we choose Budget) - I think due to the fact that there is so much choice at the airport and you get what you want and not 'similar' is reason enough to rent it at the airport itself instead of pre-booking.
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Latest post on 14 May 2014 - 08:52
What a timely thread. I needed this too - going through the grouchy/sleepy phase for the last couple of week, otherwise my routine is quite set - Get up at 5.30 send my son to school, fit in half an hour of gym and off to work at 8 am, back by 5.30/6.00, an hour or so of gym - spend time with DH and DS for a couple of hours - lights off for DS at 9 pm and we are off to bed by 10.30 or so. Usually get up fresh and alive to welcome another fab day but have been a bit down and under the weather these past week - hope to get out of it during the weekend though... As for ticking the to-do -list, its more like - adding to the (never-ending) to-do-list... All the best in your quest to get everything accomplished in the day...
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 17:30
We aren't allowed to distribute during the school day only end of the day to take home - due to nut/gluten allergies, the school says. Check with your school before sending anything.
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 14:00
I order from Dome all the time at work but they might have a minimum - I always order a sandwich or salad with the coffee. Love their coffee...
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 13:46
Thats a great idea, just hope I have something burgundy in my wardrobe ;-)
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 13:31
I'm in the middle today - love the Windies but have a very good Lankan friend who I will be supporting today...
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 13:18
That's the thing about him - he's so cool (not cold ;-)) and unflappable whatever be the circumstances - and he's a great leader... As for S.A, all their wins have been marginal in the series - but they are a strong team. It's going to be a fantastic game.
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 12:07
INDIA!!! Dhoni all the way!
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 12:02
Waiting for the one tomorrow...
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Latest post on 31 March 2014 - 09:04
Apropos of the football mentality ... a little story. I have friends with sons playing a multitude of sports in UK (from rugby to cricket to football to athletics) and we were chatting about a year ago about how behaviour -- from both parents and children -- changes depending on the sport. The rugby v football example is probably the best one, though cricket and rugby do share a similar mindset ... Anyway, what absolutely astonished the parents with whom I am friends, was that these children could be playing football one week, rugby the next, and their behaviour and attitude on the pitch was completely different depending on the code. In football? Children were yelling, screaming, swearing, taking dives, questioning the ref' and in fact, doing everything to mimic their heroes in the premiership leagues. Their parents were doing similar; it was almost as if what they saw on the television made it 'okay' to do in an under-11s social game. They yelled, they swore, they were aggressive ... they were, literally, mimicking the behaviour of their alleged football idols. In the next week -- when rugby was the 'sport of choice' -- these VERY SAME CHILDREN behaved like different beings altogether. Any reprimand from the ref was accepted with a 'Yes, sir' and bad behaviour/swearing/dirty play resulted in being sent off to the bin to 'cool off' or a sending-off [red card'> altogether. But that just didn't happen, because on a rugby pitch, respect for the ref -- and as a consequence, respect for the game itself -- was king. Parents on the sidelines were spirited but accepted whatever decision was made. There was no aggression, no swearing, no interfering; both players and parents accepted what was happening and a loss was a loss and considered to be a learning experience. I think making the behaviour of parents on the sidelines a topic of discussion is an interesting one, but to my mind, it's less about the cultural leanings of a particular race or people, but is more down to the dynamics of the sport itself. Don't (necessarily) attack parents OR children when they behave 'out of order'; look to the sport and the way it's played in the big leagues and the way THEIR players behave in big games, and THEN realise -- in my humble opinion -- how the drip-down effect taints so many keen young sportspeople. If you don't teach your children to be polite and play fair and accept losses on the chin and all that other stuff, then there are bound to be issues. That goes for parents AND children. And people would do well to look to the codes of sport which observe those sorts of niceties rather than those which celebrate winning -- and cheating and diving and behaving like numpties -- at all costs. Summed it up excellently (I green thumbed it as well :-)
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Latest post on 24 March 2014 - 08:41
Hey ladies, get ready for Jergens products next month. This is the response I got from them: ---- Thank you for your email and we regret to hear that you aren't enjoying your March GlamBox products. Each month, GlamBox helps you discover a whole range of products whether it be from new brands or great new products from classic brands – the idea is to explore the full range of beauty and skincare from luxury to everyday. We’ve previously sampled brands like Benefit, Lancome, Lanvin and more, but we’re also aware that our glamistas use and care to learn about great everyday brands like Nivea, Jergens and others. Through your subscription period you will continue to experience a wide range of brands and categories, so we hope you stick around and continue to discover! In the meantime, as we always care to improve our Glamistas experience, we’d like to offer you a 15% discount on the GlamShop. Please use the code GBMARCH at checkout, then click APPLY VOUCHER to update your total before checking out. Thanks again for your input and we look forward to serve you again. ---- I have no intention, of course, to buy products from them.
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 08:56
I'm so glad I didn't pay full price for the subscription. The last two months boxes were really nice. Loved the Bliss products and the Jan box was fun too. The March box is Showergel, cream and deo from Nivea....full sizes but doubt they would cost more than the original price of the subscription...Now I can't remember how much I paid per box, but checked their web site and the boxes works out between AED 71 -AED 80 per month. I calculated the value of the Nivea box and it doesn't exceed AED 50, these guys are having a laugh! edited by Silvstet on 21/03/2014 This was my first box and I'm thoroughly disappointed - Nivea products which don't even add of to AED35/- wow 'having a laugh' indeed! I only hope they get their act together or risk losing their customer base - I'm also going to write a feedback on their website!
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 13:49
The most difficult part of this decison is the reaction of the family and people you meet. they cant get their head around why you would like just the one child and having to constantly explain yourself is hard work. people simply dont understand that folk might like just one child. its incredibly personal and its a tough decsion so think about it. people keep saying .. well he is not going to have any neices and nephews and his children wont have first cousins. yes true and things like this do cross my mind. edited by mushypeas on 05/03/2014 I agree totally - my family is not so bad in this, they respect our decision, its the random people that I hate to explain why I have an only child and no there is no 'problem' in 'having' another one - its just that we want only one!
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 12:36
Prettyperfect, I never felt very strongly about having another one, always thought 2 would be perfect - but not strongly enough. In the end it was 'our' decision and not only my DH's. You I feel have a strong desire to have another - so do discuss with your DH, maybe he also doesn't feel strongly enough about having just one and would come around if you tell him how you feel about it. <em>edited by mumcurious on 05/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 11:54
I was where you are, a few years back - to the tee. I wanted another, mainly for the same reasons as you - DH didn't for exactly the same reasons as yours. Now my DS is almost 11 years and I think I am ok with just 1 child - though sometimes I do feel another one would have been good. But I also agree with my DH's view point in that we want the best for our child and currently we can afford that - with 2 I'm sure we would have to compromise here and there (not only monetarily). I know I'll get a lot of flak from a lot of ladies here for this - but its true. Also another turning point for me was that I work full time and I wasn't sure I could give enough quality time to two children along with my work - currently our center of attention is my DS and he's blossoming because of that - I am able to do so much with/for him which I wouldn't have with another one around - I know compromise is the name of the game - but I think thats what I was not ready for. And I'm happy with our decision. Also, from a very young age my DS was very insistent that he doesn't want another sibling - some kids are the opposite - they want company. He used to say I already have a brother (my nephew who is also here) and I dont want another. So basically it depends on your circumstances - if you feel quite strongly about having another one, are quite secure in your jobs, have a good incomes and the DH is not rigid on it - go for it but make it 'both of your' decision instead of he 'agreeing' to your decision. Good Luck! <em>edited by mumcurious on 05/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 March 2014 - 08:16
Any idea on how many sat the assessment and how many were finally offered? TIA
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 10:12
Perhaps because her child was out alone at that hour. And to avoid being penalised for her grave error, a perpetrator has been let loose on the rest of the society...
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 08:35
Unbl00dybelievable... I think along with the culprit, the mother should be punished too!!!
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 08:43
Any party supplies shop - Party Center on Garhoud is the one that I can think of - defo seen loads of them there with different party themes/colours.
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 16:48
We are facing a similar issue but our's has to do with the 2nd parking. We are in a 3 b/r apartment and though our contract says 1 parking, at the time of signing our contract, the management co assured us a free 2nd parking. Now as they are not legally able to increase our rents they have asked us to pay AED6,666/- for the 2nd parking!!! I wonder where they come up with these ridiculous amounts. The only saving grace is that in our case we can refuse the charge and park outside (RTA card costs AED2,500/-)
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 12:24
To me, you sound like a horrible, ungrateful, Momzilla. Your children won't benefit from your controlling ways. A bit harsh and unwarranted, the OP did say ''Maybe the pregnancy hormones are playing a part...'' OP do you think this might have to do more with your insecurity about losing control/spending lesser time with your DS now that a LO is on the way? I somehow can relate to you as when my DS was born I was so paranoid that my MIL will take over that i resented everything she did for/with my son (I had just joined back work when she came over to stay for a couple of months and had developed feeling of not being a good mother). You need to give in a bit and know that this is temporary and there is definitely no permanent harm coming out of it. Be grateful of the time you are getting off doing everything on your own - also appreciate your MIL for these gestures - you will see how much that helps in turning her to your way of thinking instead of always complaining or finding faults - which will make her more rigid in her way of thinking... All the best on your new pregnancy and take it easy...
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Latest post on 09 February 2014 - 08:27
Yes, this is quite normal and your HR will be aware of this and would have a generic letter where they input the name p/p no and destination and a request to issue a visa to you.
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 10:51
I'm sorry you are going through this, it must be very scary, my heart goes out to your family and I sincerely hope and pray it turns out to be nothing serious. Very good advise given out by Kooky here - pls do go for a 2nd (or 3rd if needed) opinion, if something untoward is diagnosed. You will be in our thoughts and prayers and do let us know of the outcome.
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 08:43
A lot of people go for car pools, have you explored that option (in case your DH's is a desk job not requiring too much travelling). A friend of mine does this after driving himself for 6 months - the drive was monotonous and long - now he spends almost an hour in the morning enjoying the newspaper and in the evening answering work related emails/calls so is free by the time he reaches home.
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Latest post on 03 February 2014 - 15:21
Agree with Sarah, the police is very nice here - I've had 2 run ins with them this summer. One totally my fault, was getting late for a meeting so driving a bit fast and changing lanes to get ahead (with indicators) without realising a police car was two cars behind me. Asked me to stop and asked for the car docs when all was in order enquired why I was driving rough - I sheepishly explained my side of the story and apologized - all he said was 'I thought as much, next time leave a few minutes early' and thats it! Another time I hit a motorcyclist who came straight out at me from an underground parking. Thankfully as I was driving at about 40kmph though he fell off his bike, he didnt get hurt except for a scratch. I was standing out giving him some water when the police arrived and asked me to sit in the car while they complete the formalities, 'as it was quite hot outside!'. Needless to say I was quite impressed. I remember another incident some years ago when someone tampered with my number plate in a mall parking lot and 1 of the police guys kept chatting and joking with my DS while the other did the paperwork!
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Latest post on 30 January 2014 - 09:46
I still get calls for an apartment I sold 3 years back!!!
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 16:47
What on earth is educational about Disneyland??! Surely nobody will go on that? :/: 'Team building', 'Independence' - they say!
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 16:45
Did it with DH in Oct last year and surprisingly didn't feel the least scared, maybe coz they make it look so simple in the videos playing on in the waiting area. Once the door opens for the jump and you are at the edge of the plane u do panic, but then the best part is that you don't need to take the plunge yourself (as in bungy jumping) and are pushed by the instructor. It was a glorious experience and would definitely want to do it again. edited by mumcurious on 28/01/2014 Its the whole getting out of the plane that terrifies me Once out I know I will be okay ha So thats the best part - its not your choice - just close your eyes when the instructor 'gives the push' and open them when you are out - you'll not regret it!
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 16:42
Mussandam Camp Year 6 - 3 nights AED2250/- a couple of months back and now a letter has come for Hong Kong Trip to Disneyland and 'other attractions' during March term break for AED9,700/-!!!!! 5 days. They stay in dormitory style rooms with bunk beds and how much can 11 year olds eat? We could have a family trip in that kind of budget. Earlier they decided on Thailand (for kids???) and when no one signed up they shifted it to Hong Kong with a carrot of 'Disney' dangled in front of the kids who now obviously all want to go!!!
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 16:28
Did it with DH in Oct last year and surprisingly didn't feel the least scared, maybe coz they make it look so simple in the videos playing on in the waiting area. Once the door opens for the jump and you are at the edge of the plane u do panic, but then the best part is that you don't need to take the plunge yourself (as in bungy jumping) and are pushed by the instructor. It was a glorious experience and would definitely want to do it again. <em>edited by mumcurious on 28/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 09:31
Do not expect/assume that if we are taking you out sightseeing (especially the likes of SkiDubai, Burj Khalifa, Ferrari World, etc) we will pay for it as well. If we do at that time (to avoid confusion, you standing in the queue) please offer to pay your share later on.
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Latest post on 28 November 2013 - 09:36
I agree to both sides - there will definitely be positives and negatives - but it is still such a HUGE achievement for a relatively young city like Dubai - it is after all the third largest global non-commercial event, following the Olympic Games and the Fifa World Cup. Yes it will effect us as individuals (increased cost of living) but now is the time to celebrate and be merry (glad it coincided with the festive season). Love how this place celebrates all its achievements - it cant not have a warm and mushy effect on anyone!
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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 10:05
Our friends are doing exactly this. The husband got a good job in the Far East but was not too sure if it would be as great a deal as it seemed so didnt want to move the family immediately. He got an investors visa from RAK Free Zone Authority at approx AED25k p.a and can thus sponsor his family. The job turned out to be good but the family has decided to stay put in Dubai as the schooling situation is not too great at the new place. HTH <em>edited by mumcurious on 26/09/2013</em>