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Latest post on 08 March 2019 - 09:50
I would recommend Cape Fertility Clinic in Cape Town. Wonderful doctors and caring nurses. And high success rates too.
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Latest post on 20 September 2015 - 23:56
Hello, Does anyone know if it is possible for a European couple, living in the UAE to adopt a baby from Syria? Where does one start to look for information? TIA
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 10:18
Hi sarahlou, yes we can sponsor a nanny under our own company
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 10:03
Hello I am also interested in finding a nanny to look after my 2 sons after school/nursery. 5 to 6 afternoons a week.
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 09:59
Sorry to hear what you are going through. I recommend the Imupro 300 allergy/food intolerance test at the Dubai herbal and treatment centre. It is not cheap, over 2,000 aed but well worth it and you get a detailed report with suggested menus/recipes based on your results.
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Latest post on 04 March 2015 - 09:57
Hello everyone, Does anyone know where to look for a qualified nanny, not maid, in Dubai? Are there any agencies here or in Europe that we could get in touch with? Many thanks P
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 01:16
Hi I'm looking for formal /party suits for my 2 boys ( 1 year old and a 2.5 year old). Where can I find these? Don't have time to go around the malls , it's for NYE party. Very last minute... Many thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 21:49
excellent thank you Pollydxb1
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Latest post on 21 September 2014 - 16:29
gentle bump
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 15:39
Brilliant thank you ladies. 2,400 Aed seems fair then.
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Latest post on 18 September 2014 - 11:09
Quick question ladies. I have a small company and employ several people who are entitled to a flight to the Philippines once a year. I am planning to give an allowance to cover for the flight so they can use the money as they wish. What in your opinion is a fair allowance ? TIA
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 21:40
Excellent, thanks wickedangel_78. I'll call them tomorrow.
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Latest post on 24 June 2014 - 20:46
Hello, We bought a bed in Pottery barn Kids for our 2 year old son but didn't buy the mattress as they couldn't deliver it for another month. Where can I find a mattress with American size dimensions in Dubai? I have tried Intercoil, Indigo Living and Home Center but either they didn't have the exact dimensions or the quality of the mattress was not great . Anywhere else?
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Latest post on 07 June 2014 - 07:54
Hello ladies, I am breastfeeding my 4-month old baby, I started to give him top up formula (about 180 ml in total every day when I'm at work) and he hasn't had any stools for the last 3 days. What can I do to to help him? He has also developed a rash on his cheeks, neck and upper chest in the last few days. It is very red - not itchy. Could this be an intolerance to lactose? I give Aptamil Comfort stage 1. Planning to see the paediatrician later today but just thought I would ask for advice from you ladies. TIA
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Latest post on 02 June 2014 - 21:30
Does anyone know what the current minimum wage is in the UK? We are planning to bring our maid with us to the UK and I need to get the amount right in the visa application / contract. TIA
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Latest post on 25 May 2014 - 22:24
Just bumping this thread - are there any coeliac support group meetings in Dubai? Both son and husband were diagnosed coeliac in the last 3 months. I would like to connect with other people going through the same thing, particularly mums of coeliac children.
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Latest post on 19 May 2014 - 21:26
To those of you who have travelled with your maid, can you please let me know how much you have to pay by law in the UK / US. I understand that I need to make a contract of employment stating our maid's salary whilst in the US / UK as part of the visa process. And we are prepared to pay more than what we pay her here. I just have no idea how much we are expected to pay. Any advice is greatly appreciated. TIA
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Latest post on 06 April 2014 - 21:56
Another question - do you give your LO supplements (iron, multivitamins)? If so, do you know which ones are GF? My paediatrician was clueless when I asked her , she suggested I ask the pharmacist. But I am not very confident they will know....
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Latest post on 06 April 2014 - 21:52
Thank you all for your tips. It is very helpful. I too am a bit stuck when it comes to cooking from scratch. Do you mind me asking - which schools / nurseries do your children attend? Has the staff been cooperative?
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 22:41
My nearly 2-year old son was diagnosed with Celiac disease this week. It came as a shock and I would really like to connect with other mums whose kids have this condition. How did you get organised for school meals? eating out? baking for the whole family, etc...We are planning to all go gluten free at home but I know there will be challenges at school / birthday party events...Any advice / tips are welcome.
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Latest post on 10 December 2013 - 00:46
Thank you so much Slurp81 and congrats to you on your second boy!! This is really helpful. I will look into double strollers next week end. And yes it makes sense to get a couple of new outfits for the photos. We want ds2 to feel special too;)
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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 13:44
Hello I am looking for a serious and reliable patent attorney to register my trademark in the GCC. Can you recommend anyone? TIA
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 19:01
Same here, I'm pregnant and suffer from swollen feet and ankles. I recommend Kenkoh sandals / flip flops. They help to reduce swelling in feet and they are very supportive so I don't suffer from back pain either. HTH
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Latest post on 27 September 2013 - 22:04
Hello we already have the bed but I'm looking for a cupboard, small desk, tv, night table. Tia!
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 21:33
Dr Paul Sayyad at American Hopsital
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 09:50
Hello does anyone know of a good nursery in the Marina area that accepts children below 18 months? Toddler Town is fully booked so that's not an option. TIA
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Latest post on 01 June 2013 - 20:52
Kenkoh shoes - they are great for swollen feet. You can get them in Ibn Batutta Mall.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 20:08
Hi everyone I just wanted to share that the International Centre for Culinary Arts – ICCA http://www.iccadubai.ae/ offer cooking classes throughout the year. You can enrol your maid for a set of 3 / 6 or 9 classes. You choose the type of cuisine you would like her to learn and in each class they teach her 3 to 4 recipes. It all looks very appetising and well organised. I also spoke to Louis and his cooking training sounds really good too. But he does the class at your home so this is not convenient for us at the moment because I want my maid to be doing the course whilst we are away on holiday and not want anyone to come to the house in our absence. I may try this course later in the year. Thanks everyone for the tips.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 19:58
Derien, thanks so much for this. It's really really helpful. Another question if you don't mind. Our maid is sponsored by my husband but I am processing her visa paperwork. Should the employer on the CERFA form be my husband or can I do it under my name? Thanks again for your help.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 13:29
Yes we always pay her when we go on holiday as this is not her decision to be off work. She is brilliant though and we aways find the place spotless when we come back.
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 13:28
Quinn10, what type of cooking does Louis teach?
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 13:27
Brilliant, thanks for the tip about Perfect Help!
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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 13:26
Derien, would you mind sharing with me how you filled in your CERFA form? ie. did you say that her salary was 1365 Euros or did you split it between salary and "advantages en nature"? Also, will we need to pay URSSAF for her? Do you know how much? Thanks so much!
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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 21:05
Hello bumping this old thread. I would like to know if anyone else has applied for a Schengen visa through the German embassy even though the first port of entry into Europe was France. Trying to avoid the hassle of the French visa paperwork....
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Latest post on 11 May 2013 - 09:55
Siennachick, I'm in the Marina and this is the second time I feel the tremors.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 13:27
Thank you all for the tips. I hope I'm not too late...We plan to travel early July. I was convinced the UK was a Schengen state and had assumed we only needed one visa... I will speak to the different embassies this week. We are not particularly worried about the maid running away.Even if she does, we are prepared to take the risk.
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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 19:30
fantastic, thanks ladies!
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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 19:13
Sarahlou, thanks so much for the precise directions!
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 14:12
I stopped at 9 months and had no issues either.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 21:07
You can catch the small RTA boat - it costs 2 Dhs each way and they run every 10 minutes or so.
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 21:39
Hi Marink, I'm setting up my own company (LLC) and need to rent a commercial space. I only need a tenancy agreement for license purposes as I will not be using the space. My business will involve selling through different kiosk locations in malls, etc...
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Latest post on 20 April 2013 - 19:07
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 21:19
Hello I am in the process of setting up a LLC in Dubai. The company I am setting this up with wants to charge me 27K AED for an office space. Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper deal? Many thanks, P
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 14:58
Yes I definitely felt it on the 20th floor here in the marina. I was having a nap and the bed started moving, I looked to my left and the cupboard door just opened! Scary!
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Latest post on 02 March 2013 - 13:02
That's brilliant. Thanks so much for the tip. Travel cot and high chair rented and will be delivered tomorrow morning:)
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:42
Sure, I have a license
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:41
Bumping this old post. Any recent feedback on this doctor/ procedure?
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Latest post on 24 February 2013 - 12:26
Hello, Does anyone have any experience in hiring a salesperson for a month at the marina market? Do you know how much it costs? TIA P
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 11:29
Thank you ladies. Lincolnimp, do you have the contact number/website address of key business solutions? I tried to google it but the only company that came up specialises in IT solutions. Not sure if it's the right company. This set up would be great. Thanks!
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 20:06
gentle bump!
 
 
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