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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 22:48
I delivered at American Hospital a few months ago and had a great experience. The labour room is very spacious (unlike the one at City Hospital, which felt a bit claustrophobic). I was lucky to be admitted on a quiet day and so had 2 midwives looking after me all day. They took great care at following my birth plan and I just felt very comfortable throughout (10 hours labour in total). After birth, the nurses were fantastic and were readily available whenever we needed them. Overall, I felt really spoilt and would definitely recommend AH!
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 15:04
They seem to have two kinds - sandals or flip flops. Which ones would you recommend?
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 19:40
Put your feet up, continue to drink lots of water (I was told 3 liters by my doctor). And put your feet in the water (pool, bath). <em>edited by praia74 on 30/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 October 2012 - 19:39
I did when my baby was 8 weeks and it was very easy. He slept most of the time and loved the aircraft's white noise!
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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 20:46
shjbelle, that's brilliant! Thank you for the contact. Has anyone tried gotoursdubai?
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 18:30
Pollydxb1, this is very helpful. Minutes is much closer to where I live. I have just called them and they said they can do in a couple of couple of hours. Thank you:)
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 16:11
Great, thank you DebsDebs!
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Latest post on 03 May 2012 - 15:52
I am also interested in having the name of an open-minded paediatrician. praia _ dubai at yahoo dot com TIA
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 19:50
I have heard very good things about her. One of my friends delivered with her 18 months ago and she was extremely happy with the antenatal care as well as the delivery at City Hospital. I think she used to be the head of the obgyn department at American Hospital.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 17:45
TanAmbassador, can I ask you another question? When you book a kiosk in the locations you mentioned below, do you need to have a Dubai trade license or can you book the space under a free zone license? TIA!
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 16:59
Wonderful, thank you ladies!! MOE is definitely out of my budget. I will look into the other options. Much appreciated:)
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 21:15
Thank you Tablair2004. That's really useful:)
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 12:33
Thank you Wendyone. Very useful. Does anyone know of a good legal advisor or company that can help me out with this? I would also like to hear from people who have rented a kiosk in a mall or JBR / Marina walk. What license did you need to rent that space? TIA
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Latest post on 09 March 2012 - 20:27
NIP, I'm very sorry to hear your news. I have an aunt who is going through the same thing this week. Hopefully your mum's cancer was caught early. DH suggested that I look at this article when we found out about my aunt. http://bibleplus.org/health/rawfood.htm Prayers to your mum. P
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 22:19
Thank you ladies for the great suggestions!
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Latest post on 22 January 2012 - 15:39
Hi SunDevil, Thanks for the warning. It sounds like the driver was trying to make some extra cash for himself. I would call Aramex and complain about his behaviour. I didn't even know that we could pay for shipping costs online. Will try this next time and make sure I have the payment receipt for the driver.
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Latest post on 21 January 2012 - 19:00
Thank you Buymeaponey. I will have a look at this shop in Ibn Batutta.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 17:28
I remember paying 1700 Dhs for a 3-bedroom flat - excluding paint. Maybe worth calling a couple of other places to get a competitive quote?
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:06
South Africa! Cape Town is very romantic and plenty of things to see.
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Latest post on 04 January 2012 - 11:05
I agree Tip Top painters are very professional and tidy (they leave the place exactly as it was before they start). They repainted our entire flat last year and we were extremely happy with the result. We bought our own paint from Ace - they told us how much we needed to buy. Their number is 050 140 1374.
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 22:07
Fireworks in JBR
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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 21:37
Interesting to see that Damac and other developers are advertising again on SZR. Something that hasn't happened since the recession. I'm also seeing real estate kiosks in malls which again had disappeared in the last couple of years. And in the last 6 months we were called by at least 3 real estate agents asking if we wanted to sell our property in the Marina.. Signs of things to come?
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Latest post on 03 December 2011 - 11:46
Beach Bar and Grill in Royal Mirage is lovely.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 10:34
Hey MomofTwins, no I'm not Brazilian but I love Brazil :))
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 09:02
Sammie, please email me at praia_dubai at yahoo dot com TIA
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 22:13
Hi Becky, I would definitely go for a second opinion. Why don't you try Dr Rolf at the American Hospital? My Dh had a scare with regards to moles when we first arrived in Dubai. He went to see a dermatologist at Dermacare and he was told that he had to have 6 to 10 moles removed! The doctor was very alarmist and was showing us a pile of other patients files who had done the same and ended up having skin cancer. I was quite shocked by his approach. My Dh then saw Dr Rolf (and another dermatologist back home) and they both said that it was not necessary to remove any moles. He gets checked every year and touch wood all is well and no moles removed. You may end up having to remove your birth mark but I say go for a second opinion and I hope it is nothing to worry about.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 23:00
It's really easy. Make sure you have a proof of address in the UAE (residency in your passport should be OK). I don't remember filling out any forms. Just ask for the tax return desk before passport control at Heathrow.
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Latest post on 18 April 2011 - 19:25
Clairetate I am looking for a contemporary sofa (light colour). If you are selling one, then I might be interested.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 23:12
You ladies are amazing! Thank you so much:))) I also missed it on the Burj Khalifa website :)
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 20:36
Hi Redlesley, It is a much longer one. I think it ends with "I am Burj Khalifa". It has been written by the Emaar marketing people I believe. It is really lovely and illustrates what Burj Khalifa stands for. My visitor also liked it and wanted me to send it to her..
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 19:26
Hi there, For those of you who have visited Burj Khalifa, if you remember, there is a really nice writing on the wall as you go through the corridors at the bottom of the building, just before taking the elevator. The text is written in English and Arabic ; it introduces Burj Khalifa and what it symbolises to people of different nationalities. I really liked it and was wondering if anyone knew where I could find it (other than going back there). I tried googling it but did not get anything. Thx.
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 12:38
I call him!
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 12:34
Thank you Der. This is exactly what I need!
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 12:53
Zen yoga has a wonderful hatha yoga class on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. I started to feel the difference in my strength and flexibility a couple of months after joining. And generally I feel great after each class. Enjoy;)
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 12:48
Hello, What are the rates for beach club memberships for a couple in Dubai? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thx.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 19:50
The Yacht club has a very nice brunch in a fancy environment. Sushi and meat stations available.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 19:33
I think Dubai is a good place to have a rental investment if you manage to find a good deal in a good quality development and your rent covers your mortgage. We have investments in Europe and it's a nightmare managing it from a distance.
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Latest post on 23 March 2011 - 19:07
Thank you Hello.Again.Kitty :) Kurkuman sounds lovely. Will certainly try it out soon !
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 22:02
I would recommend National Pest Control and Boeker. Have used them in the past and both are very good. Reliable, professional and helped me get rid of cockroaches, dust mites...good luck! <em>edited by praia74 on 22/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 13:31
great thank you both:)
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 12:48
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 11:23
I'm having the same dilemma SydGal. Would be interested to have some ideas too:)
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Latest post on 13 March 2011 - 20:03
Thank you Claire. I will give her a call :)
 
 
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