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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:09

Hi. After a tour of various nurseries we've narrowed it down to Homegrown and Willow. Both are equally close to where we hope to stay. My DH and I are leaning in different directions. I'm a bit concerned that Homegrown is very new, not yet populated and my very social little one may not get enough out of it. He feels the eco-friendlyness of Homegrown is reason enough to choose it. Please, any input from moms who have chosen either would be very welcome as we struggle to decide by the weekend!

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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 21:29

Hi. We will be moving to Dubai later this year and I was wondering how expensive good mattresses are in Dubai. Before we moved to HK someone advised us they are very expensive in HK and it was great advice as we upgraded ours and avoided buying them in HK. I am wondering whether it makes sense to do that here in HK or just come order new ones in Dubai. I need non-standard sizes so will not e buying off the shelf. I also want to know whether carpenters or handymen are available easily for furniture polishing - a lot of our stuff needs a lick of polish and it seems to make little sense to do it then put it in a container where it will get nicked and chipped again. Thanks!

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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:59

I must admit I am also surprised that turnarounds here are so quickly. I've been advised by our agent that I should see stuff in the 4 weeks I have while our container is on the high seas and no point doing it before that. I'm doing a trip earlier to see DH and hope to see friend's apts and get a better sense of areas so we spend our time judiciously when we move at the end of the year.

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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 05:41

Thanks hello.again.kitty. This is the first-time I'm going to be choosing a kid-friendly block so am new to this. But I know we need to have one this time round coz our current block - where we've been living since before he was born - is not great for my DS.

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Latest post on 23 September 2011 - 15:01

Thanks Lakshmi and the Russian. I'll defi take a look at South Ridge when we come.

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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 20:55

I've found this thread very useful as I too am debating between an apt and villa. In the balance I am an apt person and that's what I'm leaning towards even in Dubai. In the Marina and Downtown areas, which buildings are most toddler-friendly? How are the villas in Downtown as a compromise solution? Thanks everyone for your thoughts!

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Latest post on 22 September 2011 - 19:45

Thanks Kelly. How big are the South Ridge apts?

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 07:37

Thanks Di - should have posted there myself - new to all this! I defi want to try and see some of the nurseries - we're combining the trip with an apt hunt so I am not sure how much time we'll have. I'll defi read through the earlier threads. Thanks again.

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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 07:34

Thanks Lakshmi. Do you know how many bedrooms the largest apts are? Does the development also have villas?

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 17:40

Thanks Genie, I did see that thread. I did not realise I used the same heading! Does anyone else have any input?

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 16:03

Hi everyone we will be moving to Dubai later this year. I'm coming soon to look at apts. We have a toddler. I've always lived in apartment blocks so am keen on Downtown. Which buildings should I focus on where we will get a 3000-4000 square feet, 4-5 bedroom (I work from home, we have BIG furniture too!) apt which is child friendly? I want to give some pointers to the agent our co needs us to use. Where is the best value (always good to know!). Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer - this forum has been a great resource for me and I am sure I will continue to bother all of you!:)

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