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Latest post on 03 September 2016 - 22:53
As it's just for a term I doubt they'd give a visa.
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Latest post on 01 September 2016 - 21:48
A friend needs a PE assistant for a term in Mirdif. Might she be interested.
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Latest post on 30 August 2016 - 21:31
Hi There are good quality ABA services available in Dubai but it is all user pays and can work out very expensive. With 3 other children, 2 of whom are secondary school age, you would need to be on an extremely good package to cover costs. Many secondary schools are close to 100K dhs a year now.
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Latest post on 27 August 2016 - 14:48
Please contact the Rashid Centre as they have an excellent and reasonable Early Intervention programme. They will be back at work from Monday this week. 04 340 0005. Please leave a message for Hannah the senior Physio and she will get back to you.
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Latest post on 27 August 2016 - 14:37
Hi Fuzz82 I'm sorry but I'm not in a position to take on any new clients at the moment. Where do you live and where does your child go to school? Then I can try and recommend some places for you to try. Thanks
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Latest post on 16 August 2016 - 10:25
As the previous poster said JESS has huge waiting lists. Repton definitely allow this. I think DESS do too. My advice would be to apply to schools ASAP!
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Latest post on 15 August 2016 - 16:06
Yes. Many schools allow this.
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Latest post on 13 August 2016 - 11:07
If you have a question about anything or want to find something in Dubai then just post the question here and people will respond.
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Latest post on 13 August 2016 - 11:06
Try and get your husband to find out where his office is. Anyway you should be able to find reasonable accommodation easily within a 45 min commute. No one spends 1 1/2 hours commuting unless they work in Abu Dhabi or travel to Dubai from Sharjah. Have you looked on school websites and checked out fees? You could easily get accommodation for 180k School fees could be 130+K Food costs are a bit more than Europe. The more imported foods you eat the higher the bill. Petrol is cheap. I pay 90 dhs to fill my car. DEWA (power and water) could be up to 1500 to 5K a month depending on apartment/villa and time of the year. Phone/internet/tv can be anywhere from 300 dhs a month up.
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Latest post on 13 August 2016 - 10:56
Mirdif is a slightly cheaper housing area as it is a bit further away from new Dubai I suppose. Some parts of it can also be under the flight path for planes coming in to land at Dubai airport so can be noisy, but people say you get used to it. You do get a lot more house for your money in Mirdif.
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Latest post on 13 August 2016 - 00:55
What sort of accommodation would you want? A villa or an apartment? Where would your husband be working? It is certainly doable with a reasonable lifestyle but you probably wouldn't be able to save anything much until you are working. 2 lots of secondary fees are a killer. Start up costs are quite high. Will your husbands employer give him a loan to cover the rent? This has to be paid up front typically in 2-4 cheques.
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Latest post on 11 August 2016 - 11:48
Definitely Salma Ballal at Ma'aesem City Centre.
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Latest post on 11 August 2016 - 00:46
I have used Naveed several times and found him good. 055 761 6245
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Latest post on 11 August 2016 - 00:44
For primary education contact GEMS education as they were offering an 'on the job' training programme for teachers. They were a couple of British Universities offering a PGCE programme. I know of quite a few people who did it and got offered jobs in schools here. Sunderland Uni was one I think. For Nursery teaching you need to look at the CACHE qualifications. These are offered by EYES. Many nurseries also allow you to work while doing this training.
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Latest post on 09 August 2016 - 23:22
Do you mean to teach in a higher education facility? To teach in a school I believe you actually need a teaching qualification like a PGCE. For most teaching jobs in Dubai you need 2 years of teaching experience for your employer to be able to obtain a visa for you.
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Latest post on 09 August 2016 - 11:17
The closest schools to Media City would probably be Regent School in the Greens or Wellington International on Sheikh Zayed Rd (there are a lot of Wellington Schools!) Also Emirates International and Dubai British School in the Meadows.
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Latest post on 09 August 2016 - 11:14
I've been living there for a few months and really like it. It's nice and quiet (as long as you're not near the construction). It will be even better when the shopping centre is open later this year.
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Latest post on 08 August 2016 - 10:47
Up and Running on Al Wasl Rd would be good. I saw Graham an orthotist there who made me insoles. They helped hugely. Graham is no longer in Dubai but they will advise who best to see. Things I found helped: always wear supportive shoes (Birkenstocks are a life saver). Don't walk barefoot on hard marble floors. I stopped running until it got better then started gradually with my insoles. You can roll the bottom of your foot over a golf ball. Some people recommend Fit Flops. Basically any shoe that's not dead flat helps. Good luck. I know how horribly painful it is, especially first thing in the morning. I felt so old!!!
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Latest post on 16 June 2016 - 10:38
If she's interested she might be able to get a job in a nursery as an assistant. Some nurseries offer a work and study option so she could study and gain an early childhood cache qualification while working.
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Latest post on 16 June 2016 - 10:33
Gladys salon between motor city and sports city is good. Not the flashiest salon but the ladies are lovely.
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Latest post on 05 June 2016 - 19:56
My friend did a visa run at Hatta on Saturday which was day 40 for him. No issues and no fine.
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Latest post on 05 June 2016 - 09:44
I'd also recommend living near the beach track if you like running and walking.
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Latest post on 17 May 2016 - 07:18
I do not agree about the wine. It's expensive here. Also you won't be able to buy wine until you have an alcohol license. You can't apply for that till you have your residency visa. I would suggest you bring your maximum allowance in. 4 litres or 6 bottles I think but they will tell you.
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Latest post on 17 April 2016 - 13:56
Will you be having an FS2/reception year class? If not there is really no need to introduce children to phonics with a formal system. This is covered in FS2 Just let them play!!! This is what they need.
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Latest post on 23 March 2016 - 18:44
Hanen at Gladys Salon in Motor City does a great job. My last one lasted 3 weeks ? That was French. Very natural looking.
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Latest post on 05 February 2016 - 15:41
How much is the rent?
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Latest post on 19 January 2016 - 20:04
i believe that the Widad School are currently facing licensing issues and are unable to operate as they were doing.
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Latest post on 07 January 2016 - 10:56
There is Circuit Factory at Gems Metropole school in Motor City weekdays at 7pm and Fri at 9am. First class is free. Check out www.circuitfactory.ae
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Latest post on 30 December 2015 - 15:23
Why do you buy the house in joint names and have both your names on the title deed? That's what we did.
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Latest post on 09 December 2015 - 18:52
Gems Winchester would not be one of the better known schools. It is cheaper for a reason. It has large classes and a mostly non-western student body. If you are looking for top quality education I would not recommend it. At the JAFZA end of town there are several schools. Dubai British School, Emirates International (may not be British Curriculum) and one other in the Lakes/Meadows area. Welling International on Sheikh Zayed Rd may be IB in the 6th form I think. For apartment living at that end of town there is the Marina, JLT and the Greens or TECOM.
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Latest post on 30 November 2015 - 06:23
Try Repton. I know they had a couple of spaces at the beginning of this year. The Early Years department is outstanding, and not just in terms of KHDA ratings. ?
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 06:17
It's just a long way out of town that's all. I'm in Arabian Ranches and it would be 30 mins from here. No idea what other facilities there would be around there at this point but I'm guessing not a lot. Where will you and/or your DH be working?
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Latest post on 20 October 2015 - 07:11
Hi I'm sorry I don't have any time at the moment. The Developing Child Centre 04 301 1901 and SensationStation (at Ibn Battuta) 04 277 6769 both have new therapists so should have availability. Best regards
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Latest post on 27 September 2015 - 00:03
I've removed carpet from 2 rooms now. It is a horrible job ?. Both had v strong double sided tape in 2 rows round the edge. The carpet pulled up easy enough. I used Goo Gone and Dissolvit (both available from Ace hardware) to soak and remove the tape, then Jif on the residue. If I could've found someone to pay to do it I would have done.
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Latest post on 18 September 2015 - 16:02
British scouts meet at the English College I think. Contact David Sims on [email protected]
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Latest post on 11 September 2015 - 11:57
I have a friend, with many years of experience here, who has just started his own landscaping design business. Send him a message and he will be happy to chat you to. [email protected]
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Latest post on 30 August 2015 - 22:39
My British visitor has just hired a car from Hertz and only needed his UK License. No mention of International License.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 09:57
Got it and will email you now. Thanks
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 09:03
They are supposed to be moving to the new site in Sept 2016 if the school is ready. They will be expanding to include FS1 and developing a secondary school. I think they will be increasing to 5 classes a year group.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 08:59
If you are interested in healthy eating and exercise as a way of learning how to manage your weight for life then please consider Circuit Factory. Look at www.circuitfactory.ae or find them on FB. I wish they had been around years ago. It is a great supportive community and offers classes in lots of different locations/times. If you want something more like weight watchers then Good Habits is definitely the way to go. Look at www.goodhabitsuae.com and they are also on FB.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 08:54
Dr Agnes Roze is a very well respected paediatric dentist who has been recommended on here for years. I believe she has recently joined her husband in his practise. Roze dental clinic or something like that. I'm sure if you google it you'll find her.
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 08:51
I'm coming back from the UK tomorrow and there is a H and B near me if you want me to get you a bottle of Vitex?
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 08:49
Hi can you post an email address so I can contact you? I'll be watching and take it down quickly so you can remove it.
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Latest post on 16 August 2015 - 23:35
I am a paediatric speech-language therapist with many years experience in Dubai. If you post an email address I will contact you. I am back in Dubai in a week.
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Latest post on 12 August 2015 - 22:53
I believe Collegiate American School is in that area. FS2 is always a tricky year to secure places for. You could also try Gems Wellington Primary School.
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 01:28
What a dreadful experience! Very sorry you had to experience that. A sad lesson for us all! Hope you can get everything replaced now you are home ?
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 01:03
Don't feel that you will have to buy everything new. There are great bargains to be had buying things second hand as people are always moving.
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Latest post on 11 August 2015 - 01:01
Welcome! What area are you living in?
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Latest post on 10 August 2015 - 21:05
To be honest I think you will struggle to find a 3 bedroom apartment close to public transport for 100K.
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Latest post on 08 August 2015 - 16:57
Alliance Francais used to run some classes at Ductac at MOE. No idea whether they still do.
 
 
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