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Latest post on 22 December 2014 - 07:33
Re Creek Park. Cable car was put of action last week which is a shame Oh no! And we were planning on going tomorrow! Shame!
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 07:02
Oh my! Where do I start! Anything by Aamir Khan is a favourite. Romantic movies? From the ones I have watched, and I haven't watch a lot, I thoroughly enjoyed Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Barfi.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 20:38
Thank you Mrsb. Will give him a call in the morning.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 12:30
Thanks Izzy. I've heard about AA too. Will give them a call. I really only need a driver to do a morning dune bashing for my guests. No meals needed. <em>edited by mumto2 on 07/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 17:34
Was there this morning and there were trucks unloading.
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Latest post on 27 November 2014 - 21:30
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Latest post on 26 November 2014 - 16:05
Our rent went up two consecutive years and while we would like to move to somewhere cheaper (and we have looked), we realize we have it quite good in our present place: location, amenities, utility bill, AND great neighbours. We're staying another year but have the feeling we'll stay another year after that and another after that.
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 20:42
I think that's Ginnee's recipe that shake quoted (just didn't do the quote function, i guess).
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 17:49
Hmmm... I don't have any experience nor do I know the process but this could be a bit tricky as she will be working there and therefore will need a work visa. A work visa is not an easy process either as there a things that need to be met before a work visa is granted. Hope someone here can help you.
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Latest post on 23 November 2014 - 15:48
Biking is really all about balance. Our kids used the balance bikes for a few months and it took them only about 10 minutes to get on pedal bikes. Pedalling is a no-brainer if you know how to balance. If you can take off the pedals or if your child can just run while sitting on the bike, he will learn how to balance. Show him how. But if he just does not want to, then he's probably just not ready as Daza said.
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Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 19:51
I've only been here 3 years and while I now like Dubai more than our first year here, I still prefer home.
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Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 16:19
Hi, does anyone know the process? I have been told that I have to have the documents reviewed in Ottawa and then attested by the UAE embassy in Ottawa. Does anyone know if this is correct? Is it possible to have them attested here in the UAE? Thanks in advance. I do not know the process but I do know that it cannot be done here and must be done in Canada. My husband had brought all our documents thinking they could be attested here. He had to fly back home because it could only be attested in Canada. The whole thing took about 2-3 weeks, if I'm not wrong.
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Latest post on 08 November 2014 - 06:07
The Old Library at MOE is a nice library. Small but I've found many books I have been looking for there. No desk space, although there is a desk there that the librarians sometimes use as a work table. I'm also usually in and out after 10 minutes. I can't really sit down and enjoy a good quiet read. The librarians, when I am there, are often TOO LOUD.
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Latest post on 06 November 2014 - 09:26
Maybe she didn't take it down, maybe she blocked you so you can snoop!!!! They like pictures too much, don't think she will take it down Agree. I don't think she took it down. She probably just changed her profile name too.
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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 07:56
Lego is about a third more expensive here sadly! I order online and just get family to bring it over. Sometimes people sell second hand lego on dubizzle which is just as good, honestly my parents bring over lego that used to belong to my brother and I, and it's in perfect condition I do the same thing! We buy on Amazon and then family brings it over when they come. Or when I go back, I "stock" up to bring here for gifts.
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Latest post on 03 November 2014 - 15:02
Like it but still prefer my changing poncho. I don't think i will look particularly good in the Undress even if I were only in it for 5 minutes.
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Latest post on 02 November 2014 - 17:13
Was wondering where the bins are sold and if any of you ladies know where I can buy worms. TIA.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 08:47
As other posters have suggested: 1. Rainbow Loom (My girls are the same age as yours and absolutely love RL. Their friends ALL have them. Even the boys.) 2. Lego Friends (the blocks are pastel coloured rather than solid) 3. Scooters, or any kind of riding toy. 4. My girls love crafts and are now into sewing and crocheting. There are kits you can buy in stores. 5. Books and puzzles.
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 08:26
I've seen plenty for sale on Second Hand Dubai. They're on FB.
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Latest post on 29 October 2014 - 08:25
Fire the new employee and ship him and his ill-behaved family back to where they came from. If this behaviour is deemed normal in the privacy of their home one can only guess how the professional attitude will be. It may not be far off. You're in for a lot of trouble with this family and in this country as a sponsor you carry lots of responsibility. Get rid. Exactly.
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Latest post on 28 October 2014 - 07:05
Why not just do the RTA ferry? You get to see the sights, can get some lovely pics, and it's about an hour long. Would like to take may kids for a ride. Where do you get on? Thank you!
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Latest post on 22 October 2014 - 14:02
Appreciate this thread as we are planning to go in December. Just had a questions regarding the dolphins. Is there a dolphin season? Will we be able to see them in December? TIA
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Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:29
I definitely prefer to flush but would do what is asked. I don't want to flush and then have the water start rising and overflowing. I would be horrified if that happened!
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Latest post on 08 October 2014 - 19:00
Not the same school but my cousin's wife went back to her country (3 weeks before summer hols) to give birth and stayed on for about 1 month after school started. The school allowed this and the teacher gave her DS school work for the weeks that he was away.
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Latest post on 08 October 2014 - 06:08
I went to get some tests done with a doctor but feel like I am not getting nor will get the care I would like. I would like to see another doctor but don't want to have to do the same tests and have to pay for them. Insurance won't pay for same tests done by different doctors. My question is, is it possible to request a copy of the results of the test and also a copy of the first doctor's report? Yes, you have the right to get a Dr's report & copy of the tests, I always do, & some doctors give copies to the patients without asking Thank you!
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Latest post on 07 October 2014 - 23:08
I went to get some tests done with a doctor but feel like I am not getting nor will get the care I would like. I would like to see another doctor but don't want to have to do the same tests and have to pay for them. Insurance won't pay for same tests done by different doctors. My question is, is it possible to request a copy of the results of the test and also a copy of the first doctor's report?
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 09:18
Dimetapp. Sold in many pharmacies. Thank Guinness. Will try.
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Latest post on 24 September 2014 - 08:05
Nyquil is not sold here because it can be abused or used to make narcotics. Darn it! Has anyone seen Neocitron? The one they have here, Lemsip, just tastes awful!
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Latest post on 23 September 2014 - 09:42
I can't remember reading about it on EW but definitely remember reading about it in the news. Here are a couple of links: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/dubai-expats-credit-cards-hacked-to-make-payments-to-abu-dhabi-police-1.1345758 http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/xpress/news/card-fraud-hits-uae-expatriates-hard-1.1348920
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 11:07
Try this http://mylist.ae Thanks Mumto2, have you used them? I was actually discussing with a friend last night & she has used the MyList service and said it was fantastic! So I am going to sign up :) No, I have not used this site before but I remembered it because of a show I was at a couple of years ago. The lady who came up with this site was there and spoke about it. I hope this works well for you as it did your friend!
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 15:09
Try this http://mylist.ae
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Latest post on 17 September 2014 - 14:02
OP, I think an IB curriculum in an American school will probably prepare your child for an American university but I don't think it will necessarily "open doors" to an American University. In the University I used to work for, we had a few students from Dubai who went to Our Own English. They had good grades in high school and also had a high teofl/ielts score. They did well in their undergrad as well. I know one of them is back in Dubai working, another one stayed and is now a very successful editor of a magazine.
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Latest post on 15 September 2014 - 17:24
It's all about timing for me and not so much the size of the parking lot. Mornings right when the store opens or late night during weekdays. Never during the weekends but if I have to, Friday mornings. Also, if I go to the grocery store close to us, although it opens at 730, the best time to go is around 830am when the school run is over. Lots of parents park at the store lot when dropping their kids off.
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Latest post on 14 September 2014 - 20:57
Emirates trading in Oud Metha
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Latest post on 12 September 2014 - 11:41
There has got to be a missing decimal point there. There just has to be. 13,500 could very well be 135.00.
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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 16:03
Unfortunately yes :( We lived in Muraqqabat, at the back side of Reef Mall, for 6 yrs (2004-2010) we started from 35k and every year there was an increase. We left when we reached 65k. We are now in Al Nahda2 and we started here at 53k on 2010. We are now paying 59k/yr. It's not as bad as the others but they do increase yearly. We are now actually contemplating moving to Al Nahda. The rental increases over there, as reported by friends, have been gradual and not as drastic as ours has been.
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 13:04
It is increasing but what you are paying is a lot more than ours. We pay AED1400 for 20 lessons (group). And you pay 20 lessons at a time? Yes.
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 12:51
It is increasing but what you are paying is a lot more than ours. We pay AED1400 for 20 lessons (group).
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 08:23
Yes, now they can. But only if you are currently below the average rental for your type and area and you get 90 days written notice. Check here:http://www.dubailand.gov.ae/English/eServices/RentalIncreaseCalculatorEN.aspx Yes to both. We live along SZR in one of the old buildings. The rents are pretty reasonable but the new buildings in the area are at least 100k more than what we pay giving rise to a higher average which of course results in rights to increase rents. Sigh... looks like we'll have to move.
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Latest post on 09 September 2014 - 07:20
Darn it! Thanks Carambar.
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Latest post on 30 August 2014 - 10:25
We live along that strip, about a 20 minute walk to the Fairmont, in one of the older apartment buildings. We have a 3 bed plus maid. It's a fairly good sized apartment as well (2400 sq ft). We have a pool and gym at the top. The going rate in our building is 160k. Chiller is free and we pay about 700AED for Dewa.
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Latest post on 29 August 2014 - 20:11
if you don't mind used/second-hand, I saw some decors and trees for sale on Second Hand Dubai. You can go to their Facebook Page and take a look.
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Latest post on 27 August 2014 - 07:09
Would be great to get your contact mrsb., if you have it. Thanks. I can't find and don't remember the company name but the dhow name is Jamilla and a phone number for them is: 050 2636920. (Mr. Kameen). Got it. Thank you mrsb!
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 17:08
so they can leave the country back to the philippines without their passports - well no wonder they do it then No, they cannot leave without their passports. 3diamonds gave the maid's passport back to Immigration and it is then assumed that she went back to the Philippines with her passport. <em>edited by mumto2 on 26/08/2014</em>
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 16:02
Would be great to get your contact mrsb., if you have it. Thanks.
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Latest post on 26 August 2014 - 05:14
My son has been doing Abacus maths for more than a year now.but i don't see any improvement in him.I dont know if its the right thing or not.Can anyone recommend anyplace where they teach kumon maths.I do a lot of math practice with him by taking out print outs and work books but its not very helpful. My children do Kumon through correspondence as there is no Kumon centre in Dubai. We do ours with Kumon Bahrain.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 19:38
We have between 60-80 people. I like the idea of just renting the top deck. That would definitely be an option. Thank you.
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Latest post on 25 August 2014 - 15:35
Thank you Polly. Hubby looking into this now. Any other recommendations from others?
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Latest post on 17 August 2014 - 14:29
I couldn't figure this out for the longest time until I saw my belt prong sticking out of one of the holes and another time, my zip tab "catching" my t-shirt. So now I make sure that my zip tab is locked down.
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Latest post on 22 July 2014 - 17:47
Should be fine. We are Canadians and my best friend (single, female, Canadian) came to visit us a year ago. No problems at immigration.
 
 
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