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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 23:31
Just wanted to get an estimate on what a maid's salary is like in Doha. Someone who is sponsored and full time/live in. Thanks!
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 11:19
LOL!!!! Dont hate you!!! No rush!!! Whenever you can! Thanks!!
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 15:09
Thanks!! Found it...so cute!
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 14:33
Hi..Im from the Bahrain board...soon to be on the Qatar board ;-) I just started baking cakes as a hobby and have done a few for friends..is there anyway I can see the gruffalo cake? Does Anna have a website? Would love to see what the cake looked like! Many thanks!
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 22:48
Thanks so much ccdoha!!! If you can find out what a 'furnished 2 bedroom apt' there has that would be awesome!!!! If they dont provide towels, blankets, mugs, then dh can bring some with him to get started or atleast be prepared. When we moved from the US to Bahrain the serviced apt had a lot of the basic necessitites and it made for a smooth transition! Sorry to hear you had a tough time! Im also in the process of figuring out what to ship and bring with me for the first month or so we are there since it will take about 4 weeks for our shipment to arrive from bahrain. I'll have my kiddos with me so want to bring some of their toys and stuff too to keep them entertained! Even though school would have started so they will be busy for part of the day! Thanks for your help!!!
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 20:15
My dh is coming to Doha mid August and his company is putting him up in the Beverly Hills Tower -West Bay for a month or so till accomodation is finalized. I tried to get a website for it...but couldnt find one. Do these furnished apts also have towels, pans, pots, cutlery etc? We will also join him in Sept and will prob stay there till our shipment comes in and we find a compound to move in so just want to see if anyone has any feedback on it.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 12:21
120 BD is the price. We are in Bahrain. IF interested I can email you the pics.
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Latest post on 26 July 2011 - 17:16
Why is this so? I take Xanax when I travel (have a massive fear of flying-and typically do long haul flights at least once a year back to the US)...so my dr here in Bahrain prescribes it to me...I just get it from him when I travel though... this may be a probelm when I come to Doha ??? Moving in Sept!
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 18:39
I know a lot of ppl who do this! Hubby's work in Saudi (Khobar) and families live in Bahrain. I think its about a 45 min commute...can take up to over an hour during rush hour though...living in Janabiyah, Hamla, Jasra area helps as it is right near the causeway!
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 18:32
Has anyone stayed at the Le Meridian in Cyprus? We are scheduled to stay there next week....and i was reading some reviews now on Trip Advisor and they said there are a hundreds of stray cats there! Im not a fan of cats!!! Just wondering if anyone has stayed there and has had any feedback?
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 19:59
How long did your dh's work visa take? Just curious? My dh's company has applied for it...and we are still waiting to hear back from them.
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Latest post on 02 July 2011 - 11:25
I cant believe they dont deliver to your door! What a shame! We have Aramex here in Bahrain and use it fairly often..at least once a month and they deliver to our door! We are moving to Doha over the summer ...but am wondering are there other similar delivery services that you may have used and liked? Like DHL or some other?
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:28
This is a veryy slow forum....you can try the Mums In Bahrain Facebook page (thats more like the Dubai forum)...new posts every few minutes ;-)
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 11:24
Bagpus: u're right...I asked Erica and she said they charge the landlord...in the event that the landlord doesnt pay they charge the tenant a small fee -but that is rarely the case!
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 13:59
Any place for gymnastics for girls aged 4+?
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 13:58
I myself havent dont it yet...but will need to eventually. Someone posted this when I had inquired as well...it gives a good overview of the process..i dont know the exact steps...but hope this helps a bit! http://www.thewordinqatar.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/215-everything-there-is-to-know-about-hiring-a-maid.html
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Latest post on 05 June 2011 - 12:24
Twinnie: Thanks..I did call DESS again, but since we are US passport holders they said the waitlist is closed for all non-British passport holders at this time. No luck there! My children will start year 2 and Reception this Sept. Saraomar: Thanks!! I did look at Al Fardan Gardens 5 when I came in May, and I liked them. But I cant remember what they look like anymore!! I didnt take pics and I saw so many compounds that I have them all mixed up! But in my list they have a checkmark next to them which is a good sign ;-)
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Latest post on 04 June 2011 - 22:38
Thanks!!! Sherborne is the only school that we got places in so we will have to go with that...at least temporarily....ideally i would have wanted DESS, but there is no chance there for a while! Glad to know there are happy mums at Sherborne too. I was dissapointed that they didnt have a pool, and their library seemed kind of small to me, but i guess we will see how the other after school clubs etc are. Where is a good place to live (location ) if we have a school run to Sherborne?
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:28
I had posted something similar when I was going to visit Doha...here is the link to my thread..hope it helps!! http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=147101 Good Luck with the schools...that seemed to be the hardest of them all!
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 12:25
We used Safar transport while we were there visiting for a couple days...+974 66839705
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Latest post on 23 May 2011 - 13:44
Here is the website: http://www.acs-schools.com/acs-doha.aspx Tel: +974 660 25533 I emailed them yesterday but still havent heard back...so prob better to call for any information.
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 14:22
Thanks Alee for your feed back! Much appreciated! This is actually the only school that has offered us a place for both children...the rest are all full. At least the ones we had applied to...we were looking for a British curriculum. DBMS has said to call back in 2 weeks to see if there is any change in waitlists...do you think that might be a better school? (In your opinion?).. I had toured both schools...and i did find the facilities slightly better at DBMS since they had a pool etc...but had heard their teacher turnover was high. <em>edited by Picklz on 22/05/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 10:45
Alee: We might be offered a place for one of my children at Sherborne...and might have to accept it because of limited choices...but am very curious to know why you would not reccomend Sherborne?
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Latest post on 19 May 2011 - 00:27
How long ago did you apply? Im just trying to see how long it takes to get into DESS? :-) Ive heard its excellent! Also..are you a British passport holder? We are US and they havent accepted our application as yet :-(
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Latest post on 18 May 2011 - 19:49
Just out of curiousity...which year groups did you get in for Sherborne? We had also applied..just this past Thursday though...but they had said the year groups were now full. We were looking at Reception and Year 2.
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 15:46
No I dont think there are any pics online..and unfortunately I forgot to take some (though I always do!) If you are interested in Beverly Hills -Al Rayyan ..they have a facebook page with tons of pics! I dont know if I can post the link here..but will try... Their pools and compound was also very nice!!! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=161782003225#!/pages/Beverly-Hills-Al-Rayyan/206059542737439
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Latest post on 16 May 2011 - 15:35
Al Jazi definately is a good compound...we went there this past thursday when we were in Doha for our 'look and see'! I however wasnt too impressed with the villas themselves...found the rooms to be small in size. The one I saw was 4 bedrooms...and 2 bedrooms were a good size and 2 bedrooms I thought were small. But this is just based on my needs!
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 10:37
Thanks RachelA...thats good info!!!
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 21:38
What is the process to sponsor a maid in Doha? I have a maid who works with me in Bahrain..however she is on her own visa currently...and when we move over the summer I would like to bring her over on my sponsorship. What would the process be? Or are there any offices that can help. My hubbys work said that they can only give a letter stating he works in Doha etc..but not actually help with processing the maids visa.
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 21:36
Has anyone tried the Tracy Anderson Mat Workout? Ive heard good reviews about it!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 22:30
Thanks Kimmac!!!!! Very good to know!!! bagpus...if you get this post tonite...can you tell me some compounds you visited/liked etc... I have a few hours tomorrow to visit compounds in b/w school visits...so would like to do it... today i drove around to some i knew but definatley need some more options!
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Latest post on 11 May 2011 - 16:02
We went around today..and looked at Beverly Hills -Rayyan, and really liked the compound..but the villas themselves I didnt like too much. Plus they were all furnished. We also saw I think it was called Q Bel or something..I have the name written down. Some others we drove upto said they are reserved for some company employees like QP etc. I think my concerns are -not all have proper or seperate maids rooms... -there isnt a garden with the villas that i have seen. They say backyard so I think its filled with grass but its usually all paved. Is that the way it usually is? -there is no breakfast area? Some kitchens are big that you can put a small table in...but i kind of like a sepearate area -there was no family room (area to hang out watch tv) Are they usually like this? I think I will call Erica....but maybe next month when I have an idea of which school my kids will go to. Parkhouse didnt even take our application..Shebourne did...but it said the chances were slim.... Will try DC and DBS tomorrow.
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 19:43
Expatmum ...Just emailed you... just want to make sure you got it...it didnt go to spam mail or junk mail...
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:12
I know what you mean!!! Google Maps is my best friend!! You know its funny..when we first moved to Bahrain from the US ...I didnot know anything..not even about EW Bahrain...but soon enough everything fell into place..villas, schools etc..and the move even though was coming from the US didnt seem all that traumatic...however this move from Bahrain to Doha is stressing me out...maybe i have information overload ;-)
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:09
One last question...if i may.. I have heard traffic is terrible in the mornings...but if i am staying in this area called Al-Sadd and I need to be at Parkhouse at 9:00am ..what time do you think I should leave?
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 17:04
Expatmum: flying out tonite actually for our 'look and see' visit...and to apply to all schools, take school tours etc..and we will be there till friday...(just 3 days)...and then i will make another trip end of May ..we wont move to Doha till the summer..we are in Bahrain and I want my kids to complete the school year here before we move...and hopefully make a quick trip back home as well in the midst of all this :-) alee...would you mind telling me what school they are at now...I can post my email address if you would like to email me instead of writing here?
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 14:30
we're from VA...and absolutely LOVE it!!! We lived in Northern VA which I think is superb. Initially we were in Fairfax County (near the Fair Oaks mall) and then we moved ot Loudoun County in the neighbourhood of South Riding. Definately look up South Riding (Chantilly) on the web...the houses and neighbourhood is great!!! Community feel to it.! I had heard Fairfax County schools are great...but unfortunatley at that time my kids were too young for public schools...and then we moved to Bahrain....
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 13:46
Thanks Expatmum!!! I did see the website...they are offering tours starting May 16th...so I wont be able to do it in this trip...but hopefully will at least apply there.... alee: have you switched schools? are you happy now with your school choice?
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 12:52
Thanks Hyacinth! I think Compass is out of our price range...unfortunately! I think Im losing hope with regards to schools now...even ISLQ is full. I would hate to move over the summer and not be able to send my kids somewhere in Sept. Homeschooling is not an option for me!!! Dont have the patience to do it!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 12:42
Phokoje: do you mind if I ask where you got your villa/compound? I actually had read your post recently when I started my search for villas/schools!! Its ok if you dont want to say :-) Im in the same boat...Al Jazi, Riveria, Al Fardan, all are spinning in my head...same with schools..my head is spinning!!!!!!!!
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Latest post on 10 May 2011 - 12:39
Thanks amy77...will drive by and ask to see it..we have a short trip ..only 2 days..and am scramming to do schools and villas...at least do tours and get applications in...and look at compounds for a general feel.... I think the schools really are a nightmare!!
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 17:22
Bagpus: We might look at rentals as well sometime soon...thanks for the number. Do you mind of I ask what did you find/like? Did you look at compounds? And which areas? What are the rents like?
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 17:10
Thanks!!! I have heard about the Pearl so will definately go make a visit there. I am relocating from Bahrain so I realise not every grocery store has goods from back home..and those that have it generally have a mark up! :-) Is Fox Limos the best mode of transport?
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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 14:17
Thanks...do you have anumber for them? Also..what else should i visit while i am there...to convince myself of the move ;-) Are there any beaches I can go to in the evenings?
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Latest post on 24 April 2011 - 22:56
Sorry...not to hijack your thread...but we will look at rentals soon as well...moving possibly over the summer. Do compounds typically have a pool, gym, tennis courtsm park for kids etc? What is the range for rentals (approx) for a 4 bedroom villa in a compound...close to West Bay perhaps?
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Latest post on 22 April 2011 - 10:35
Just curious...where in the US did you buy it from??
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 23:38
Thanks Cornishgirl...will add them to my list..If anyone has any reviews about them..please do post!!! Also taximum...what is the fee structure at ISLQ? For some reason I couldnt find it on their webiste...
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 23:25
Thank you all so much for your replies! I called most schools last week and the chances of getting in or even accepting applications were pretty slim.. The ones on my list so far are: DESS Doha College Parkhouse Sherbourne Qatar Doha Montessori & British School Compass International School of London And I think I would prefer the British Curriculum, but my kids are too small and I am not really in a position to choose..so even an IB school would be fine. Are there any other schools apart from the ones listed above that I can add to my list?? I will go to Doha 2nd week of May to actually visit the schools etc. I am hoping they can accept applications if they see me in person there?
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 13:53
So DESS said they are not even accepting applications from non-British passport holders at this time because waitlists are full! Compass fee are out of our range! But i am curious to know what reviews it has? Academically? And I see they have 2 campuses...are both good?
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 11:20
Thanks! I have just started to browse Qatarliving. We prefer the British Curriculum and thats why didnt want to explore American School of Doha...but you are right..it has good reviews! I called Sherbourne and they said they are no longer testing for Sept 2011 for reception and yr 2...both year groups are full. Even in Bahrain it was either St. Chris or British School of Bahrain that most everyone wanted to get into...long wait lists..calling them frequently..it was a nightmare..now that i had both kids where i wanted..we have to move and start the school game again!!! I havent even started looking at compounds yet!
 
 
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