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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 07:46
Great, had a look in M&S Dubai mall but they didn't have any. Do you know how much they are?
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 21:14
Thank you - will ask them to give me cash or a managers cheque.
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 20:42
Thanks for the suggestion - is that immediate even if we bank with different banks? We are planning to go in the eve so banks will be closed but I could ask them to make the transfer earlier in the day. Am i right in thinking there are consequences for the buyer if their cheque bounces?
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Latest post on 12 November 2011 - 20:32
Hi there I have sold my car and am planning to go to Tasjeel tomorrow to do the transfer and just wanted to check/get some advice on best payment method? Buyer understandable doesn't want to carry around that much cash so can I trust a cheque or is there a better method? TIA for your help
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 17:39
@Rabiaah, you have mail. Polly, it is a 7 seater. <em>edited by natashab on 17/10/2011</em>
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 09:56
Hi This may be a long shot but is anyone interested in buying the new Ford Expedition - limited edition short wheel full spec with DVD for the kids, leather seats etc - black with stone leather. We ordered one that is due to arrive end Oct but change in circumstance so can no longer buy it but hoping to get our holding deposit back if I can find another buyer.
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 10:21
Only here...dear God.......... Actually I think in the UK it is 50% cheaper if you pay within 14days.
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 10:55
We will be going to the UK on 30th July and returning on 12th Aug if you can wait until then and he is able to post it to me.
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 09:28
Hi there I am travelling BA with an 18month old and I have booked him a seat but read on the website he needs a car seat. Just wondered if anyone knew if it is compulsory for him to have a car seat or can he just sit in the normal seat? Also, do BA provide car seats for the plane or do i have to take my own and if i have to take my own is a maxi cosi tobi acceptable? Also, does anyone know if they carry calpol and whole cow's milk on board or do i need to take my own? Have called BA Dubai with my queries but not sure the lady understood what i was asking! TIA
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 18:33
Hi there I have had two children and both were natural delivery without epidural but with pethadine. I (like you) did not want to have an epidural as didn't like the whole idea of the needle and not feeling my legs and when i spoke to my dr she advised me to have an open mind rather than decide i def wanted it or didn't but rather be open to it if I was in a lot of pain and really felt i needed it. I mentally prepared myself by expecting a lot of pain but kind of expecting it is just something I have to go through and knowing it would be over. I think this helped but i also had fairly quick labour and deliverires. My advice would be to just be open to whatever you feel your body needs at the time, i think this will relieve the pressure. I also have friends who had an epidural and they said it was fine, they still felt they could feel their legs and had control. Good luck1 <em>edited by natashab on 29/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:23
Thanks for the offer but had her on normal cow and gate and don't want to put her on comfort unless recommended to do so by her paediatrician.
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 09:35
Hi there DD is 3 months old and was on Aptamil (imported one from Choitrams) but she was quite windy and seemed to have a lot of timmy pain. Anyway, had to put her on Cow and Gate as Aptamil was not available and she seemed better, then managed to get some Aptamil and again she is windy etc. Therefpre want to put her back on Cow and Gate but they don't have any stock so really need to get her onto formula that is readily available here. I know it isn't good to chop and change and I also need to give her a couple of weeks to settle but has anyone found their baby to be windy and uncomfortable on Aptamil and if so which formula did you use instead? Recommendation greatly received! (DS was on Aptamil and was fine on it but DD just doesn't seem happy). TIA
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 09:09
Hi there Am trying to plan a hol for Nov and was hoping to get some suggestions. Travelling with DH and two children (21 months and 8 months), want to go somewhere with nice weather, not too far to fly to (6ish hours) and not a long distance from airport to hotel and a nice resort - plan to stay in the resort and relax. Any suggestions greatly received! TIA <em>edited by natashab on 22/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 21:28
Sorry to bother you again but did you get the maid's contract from the indian embassy and then another one from immigration? Looking through the procedures it says that one of the documents needed at DNRD is a salary certificate/labour contract and then we will get a unified contract. I am assuming the Indian embassy contract is their requirement but there is a more official document required by DNRD?
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 19:57
Am tempted to but at the same time really need here and not sure we can risk her being turned away! Do the immigration office do anything with the contract? Or do you also get a contract from them or the labour office? Sorry for so many questions, just keep hearing so many different things!
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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 17:22
Thank you - had a look on the consulate website but couldn't find it! Will have another look. Yes, know about the guarontor thing but we are currently trying to find another way around it, the process in itself is a pain but they also want proof of the maid's salary being transferred to India! Seems so ridiculus - do other embassies have the same requirements or just the Indian?
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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 22:05
I think it is a treatment that cleans out your ear wax - doesn't appeal to me but she says it is great!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 11:08
The only thing is she was previously working here as a housemaid so she has a canceled housemaid visa in her passport. Now I wish we has transfered her visa but we got her previous employer to cancel them she went home for her annual holiday and we are applying for the new visa. Should have done more research earlier!
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 10:41
Hi homegal. Would definitely rather avoid the whole Indian embassy thing but am concerned they won't let her out of india without some doc from embassy here. Will see if I can find out more. Thanks for your input.
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 08:00
Anyone else? Would like to know if anyone didn't do the Indian Embassy process and had issues getting their maid here. TIA
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 21:48
I think they had it ready the next day. If i remember correctly, they had some material for lining in their shop but not the colour i needed. If you definitely need them to get the lining call them to check if they do that - +971 4 422 7376. It is pretty easy to find - as you are driving to Lulu instead of taking a right into the road that leads to lulu, it is on the left and you shoud see it as you drive - think you have to do a u turn and then take the right with the lebenese restaurant on the corner. Good luck,
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 21:17
Thanks Scaralex - would rather avoid doing the Indian Embassy thing if it isn't necessary or breaking any laws - and have already checked with Dubai immigration and it isn't necessary for their process. Can you remember exactly what the indian embassy gave you - did you have to send the embassy document to your maid so that she could leave india without any issues? Just don't want her to be stuck at the airport in India unable to leave the country without a required doc! Don't think there will be an issue at this end.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 21:13
Hi I had a skirt lined at Mega stitch in Al Barsha (near Lulu) but I got the lining myself from Deepak's in Satwa - went to mega stitch and they told me exactly what type of lining i needed. Also, I was in a rush so was quicker for me to go and get the lining but think they may get it for you if you can wait a bit longer for it to be done.
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 18:27
Thanks homegal. I know that Dubai authorities don't require this but was under the impression that I had to do the Indian consulate bit so that they would release her from India but it probably isn't that well organised!
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 07:55
Hi emmaH Is your baby in any sort of routine in terms of sleeping in the night? I found flying at night easier because my son just sleeps during the flight whereas during the day he needs more entertainment as he is up anyway. I first flew with him when he was about 5months and he was great in the flight but a bit grumpy when we were waiting for our baggage. Good luck
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 19:58
Hi Thompson1 Behaviour is a form of communication so her behaviour may be a result of frustration with learning or it could be that her behaviour is causing the learning issues, it is the whole cause and effect thing, but an Educational Psychologist should be able to help determine the priority need and put strategies in place to see how she responds but depends on the way the psychologist works - some are into testing to determine if there is an issue and others prefer to consider the child in the school environment and use more 'qualatative' evidence. If you post your email address I can send you a number to discuss more if you wish too. <em>edited by natashab on 06/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 11:14
It is my tenancy contract and maid will be living with us. Tenancy contract is in both mine and DH names but Dewa bill is in my name and DHwill be sponsoring her so will take both passport copies, don't think I have title deeds though - is this something I definitely need? <em>edited by natashab on 30/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 11:01
Good tip natalie8 - don't want to worry about walking in this heat aswell!
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 10:48
Thank you samsmom :)
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Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 10:46
Thank you so much for your help :-)
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 16:40
I think that is the person filling out the form, so in my case I as the mother was the informant. If anything is completed incorrectly they will tell you at the embassy and you can complete a new form. :-)
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 08:24
Hi Leen Think it took a week - went with all the docs and thnk it cost about 1000 aed (but can't really remember - still suffering post pregnancy memory loss!)
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 18:58
Hi Think I sent it around 20th April and got it back on 18th May so approx a month but there were two bank holidays during this time with the royal wedding and may bank holiday so could possibly usually be a bit quicker.
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Latest post on 21 May 2011 - 08:32
Did this recently - just got the passport back last week. Went to British Embassy to get the birth registered and the british birth certificate then all i needed to send for passport was the passport application, british birth certificate, two passport photos and credit card authorisation. If you do it without the british birth certificate, the docs you need to send with the passport application are your and your husband's passports, baby's local birth certificate, parents long birth certificates and marriage certificate - think that was all but not sure if you can send copies or have to send originals. HTH
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 10:40
Hi Lemondrops You have mail! Thanks
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Latest post on 13 May 2011 - 07:56
Hi Lemondrops I have a 7wk old girl and was planning to go to the Uk this summer and would have picked up her wardrobe there but unfortunately we can't make it so I may be interested in taking some of the clothes - what age/sizes do you have? I am near the greens and could have a look if you aren't too far. Let me know and then if interested I can give you my contact details.
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 08:56
Hiya My Kids are littlies - 6 weeks and 15 months :-).
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Latest post on 05 May 2011 - 14:37
Thanks for the replies. Yes, we have children so good to know it seems kid friendly!
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 07:58
Hi Am thinking of buying a property and was hoping to get input on best mortgages - we have spoken to Tamweel but have read some negative feedback on this forum from a while back so was hoping for some more up to date info on Tamweel and other providers. TIA
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Latest post on 08 April 2011 - 14:53
Hi Nic25 You don't have to register the birth at the British Embassy but if you want to you will get a British Birth Certificate. You need to go to the embassy between 8am and 11am with the Arabic and English Birth Certificate, yours and your husbands passports and long birth certificates, your marriage certificate, 1020 aed and the completed birth registration form which can be downloaded from the website: http://ukinuae.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-uae/how-to-register-birth It will take a week to get the British Birth Certificate (I went this week) and I was told that once you have the British Birth Certificate, this can be sent for the passport application and you don't have to worry about sending others docs for the passport, such as parents long birth certificate, but not sure as I haven't done this bit yet. They have all the info on the website so if you decide not to get the birth registered at the British embassy, the website will list the docs you need ot send for the passport. http://ukingermany.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/
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Latest post on 05 April 2011 - 15:33
I know - they really need to have a wider range of baby stuff here! Anyway, the company is called Rainbow Logistics and their Dubai tel no is +971 4 351 6908. I think I called the London office and their number in case you need it is +44 208 574 6655. Good luck
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 18:52
Thank you all - haven't been keeping the curtains etc open so will try that - I know it is just going to take a bit of time as she is so little, thanks all for the reassurance. :-)
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 18:29
Hehe - yes Dollymud I do remember. How are you getting on with your DS? Think you are right, girls are trouble from the beginning! But the pink girly clothes are so cute!! x
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 11:34
Starsouthern do you know how much the city select weighs? I just got the citi mini jogger which weighed approx 15kg and found a company that would ship it from the uk for approx 100 pounds - in the end my dad was able to bring it but can give you the number of the company I contacted if you are interested.
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Latest post on 03 April 2011 - 10:59
Hi there Saw one in Bumble bee at dubai mall - think the make was TFK (Trends for Kids?) - could attach car seats to face you I think but not sure if the normal seat could face you too or had to face away but might be worth checking out. Good luck
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 19:45
Hi Cappie If you still have someone available I am looking for a good housemaid with good recommendations - please can you give me some details? My email is [email protected]. TIA
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 17:18
What kind of church are you looking for. There is a Newfrontiers Church that meets in Dubai if you have heard of them and that is the kind of worship you are used to. If you google newfrontiers, Dubai, you should find some info.
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 08:40
They had some in Choitrams in the Greens yesterday - Choitrams often have Lucozade but like everything here it is a bit hit and miss! Good luck.
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Latest post on 06 March 2011 - 14:09
Hi Alimart Someone will bring the pram for me but I checked re shipping and it still would have worked out about 40GBP cheaper to have it shipped. You also need to check the weight of the pram - the citi mini is a side by side and packaged weight is 15kg i think - not sure how much the citi select weighs but think it is a sturdier pram system so may be more and may be worth checking that someone can bring it in their luggage allowance! Might be worth checking if anyone from here can help? Some people have husbands who go on very short trips and don't have luggage and lots of the ladies are very helpful - I have had someone bring something fro me from the US before but guess it can also be a bit risky if it is someone you don't know. Good luck, UK offer much better deals for prams and it is such a pain buying from here!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 13:52
Can't really remember but think it may have been about 90 AED per head for buffet dinner - think we spoke to the chef of the restaurant so maybe give them a call and see what you can work out? They also have a n area near the swimming pool you can use for private parties I think.
 
 
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