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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 10:44
Anisa - My DD is in Jebel Ali Nursery and we applied for schools starting FS2 2014 last year in Aug. Did visit one of the schools this morning and was told she is 37th on the waitlist for FS2 next year and has very slim chances. I am panicking too. I am not trying to dishearten you but admissions are very difficult in foundation stages, keep calling them and visiting the schools u have applied.
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 11:09
Hi My DD is in Jebel Ali Village Nursery In Marina, we love it, very warm and approachable staff
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 10:05
When did u apply for FS2?? Alot of schools rollover the applications if one has applied for FS1 in same school.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 12:51
Madame411 - She is an Indian
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 12:27
My maid is really good, she has been with us for 3 yrs. I dont think she was waiting for an opportunity to get things done. She had an accident 12 years back wherein she lost 3 front teeth so now she has artificial permanent dentures. They are giving a problem so I would prefer getting it checked. If i can get a temp solution until the end of the year it is well and good, we will get her treatment done back home. AnonDubai - Can u guide me which clinic in Karama. Iranian hospital looks hopeful and reasonable on teh phone, will check out this evening if it is for real. <em>edited by Shivi on 25/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 09:52
CM - All the very best and fingers crossed for u!! Glad your DS got through the assessment, it is a very positive step to get a place.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 09:49
Thanks Alismum, I was checking out Iranian Hospital's website last nite. Pikachu - By paying ridiculous amount u need not get good dentist or for that matter good service. <em>edited by Shivi on 25/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 21:54
Can anyone reccommend good inexpensive dentist for my maid.
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 10:05
Persepolis - Is there a like button on your post!!
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 10:02
Hi CM, my DD is waitlisted for FS1, no assessments done yet as they give priority to siblings which they did tell me when I was registering with them. They do rollover the application to FS2 so I am hoping sometime in Oct the assessments will be done for next year. They are in an expansion mode so hoping we can get through. I have had no problems to get through the registrar on the phone and she is a very polite lady I must say. Overall I really liked the school and have heard only positive things about the school. Frankly I am not looking for a fancy school which alot of schools are, for me the school has to be warm, friendly and good balance of academics and extra curriclar which I came across in Horizon. Believe 2012 is spot on for fees.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 11:22
If I may ask... what year is it for?? My DD is waitlisted for Horizon too and we have heard only positive things about the school. Sorry cannot help on JBS
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 14:37
If it is not much of a drive, u should get it done physically. Few Shengen Embassies can be very difficult, one of them being Greek in Abudhabi.
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 13:57
U can get it done thru AXA 04-3243434, we always get it done there, u pay and they give u there and there. They are located near Healthcare City. Just asked them u need for Schengen travel and date of travel.
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 10:21
I have started doing crossfit start of this year and it has helped me immensely. Crossfit pushes u to a different level altogether. Have been working out doing Body Attack/Pump/Sculpt over a year and reached a plateau after loosing 15kgs. Crossfit did break my plateau and increased my endurance. U must def try a class and see how it goes. I go to Corefit in Dubai Marina.
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 14:11
Hi, my DD 2.7yrs goes to JAVN in JBR and we are very happy. It is an old nursery, very structured and they know what they are doing. British Orchard is good too but fees seems to high for a nursery as compared to others. Mosaic is pretty much new, cant comment
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 14:37
Wooohoo for a nursery, that is daylight robbery!! Guess if u are ok with the drive than Kids Island it is. I have heard good reviews and for what i saw they looked very good. Heard good reviews about Blossom Village too.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 10:46
How about British Orchard, they are now open in Media City, maybe worth having a look. They hv been there for long too.
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Latest post on 29 January 2013 - 15:43
1. Kid's Island - When i was looking for my DD last year, I was very impressed by them, very structured nursery and I really liked them. My DD was in Kensington and we were not happy with it, she didnt hv a teacher for 2mths and they kept getting temp staff and we being vegan, she was given meat for 2 days despite of stating it cleary on the forms. After 3 mths in Kensington i realised pick up was a task for my maid as i use to drop her every morning which was not a hassle. 2. Homegrown - cant help sorry 3. Toddler town - Have friends kids going there and they are very happy. This was my first choice but couldn't get in as the waitlist is too long. 4. Mosaic - I am not very sure, did go for their open day but beware it is a new nursery, there would be teething problems. Also for us we wanted an outside play area, i know with the weather here kids can enjoy max 6mths but hey why not make the most of it. Also it is in an apartment so I wasn't too sure if i wanted that feel for my DD. Finally I changed her to Jebel Ali Village Nursery in JBR and I think i have made the best decision. She is very happy, settled from day one v/s Kensington where in every morning she clinged and cried. She has a brilliant teacher and keeps talking about her all day. All in all go by your instincts, what maybe good for u, may not be suitable for me. So despite Kids's Island being really good, i went with Jebel Ali bcoz of the convienience and instinct that they have been there since 1976 and they would know what they are doing. All the best in your search, let me tell u it isnt an easy task to zero down on the nursery. Hope i was of some help.
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 11:15
Peppermill @ lulu Barsha, great ambience and food.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 11:34
yes plz email me on s h i v a n g i p (at) hotmail .com
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 10:10
Just an update, got everything done in 30mins. I didnt have to pay any fine. My registration had expired 29th of last month but insurance was valid until 29th of this month. Got the insurance beforehand, done the usual car test and everything was quick quick.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 15:00
I am going today to register my car, my registration has expired last month but insurance is still valid. Will keep u posted what fine i get :(
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 14:58
Try Ductac in MOE, my friends daughter goes there to learn Kathak. Also there is a lady in JLT teaching Bharatnatyam.
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 14:56
Bought one from 1004 Mart in Al barsha and they were pretty well stocked up. They are near Sharaf DG metro station.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 15:05
Been using Braun for 6yrs now, no problem and yet going strong. I am as useless as u, cant figure how people use a seperate brush and dryer. Tried once in a hotel using the hotel dryer and the brush landed in the pot which was not a pretty site.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 15:16
Hi there, my DD 2.3yrs started nursery in Sept this year, First 2 days were fine than she started refusing to go to school. She threw up every morning just outside the school. We were told by the nursery to stay for first few days only. She had severe seperation anxiety, i could see behavioural changes in her after school. She clinged on to me. Would bathe, eat and sleep with me. She is very close to our maid and touchwood we have a really caring maid but still would refuse to do things with her. It has been exactly 1 month today, she has now settled in and actually waved and kissed me goodbye saying mumma u go to office. To cut short every child is different, just give them time and u will do a major mistake by pulling her out coz they will feel by crying they will get their way out. All the best!!
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 11:35
Registered my DD for FS1 2 weeks back, apparently 40 kids on waitlist and chances of getting in is slim. Class size is small and they hv only 1 class. Priority given to siblings. Saw varied nationalities which was really nice. I have heard only positive things about the school.
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Latest post on 31 July 2012 - 12:12
I go to Core, they hv shifted to Dream Tower, opp Marina Byblos Hotel. Classes start only after 5:30 pm or morning.
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 15:01
Sarsoor - How is it going??? Have u lost anything. I started this morning, wasnt as bad as i thought/read about. Had 500ml and took me 5mins to gulp it down. Cinnamom flavor is ok, can hardly taste it though. Would love to hear the progress. Thanks
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 14:23
Hi Was looking for my DD for nursery this year, frankly wasnt impressed with Chubby Cheeks, felt more like a factory. British Orchard was good, one of the oldest nurseries around, found it tick expensive about 42k for nursery with transport and this does not incl food. Also i found the classrooms on a smaller side. Heard good things about Jebel ali village nursery but havnt gone personally. No idea with Little learners. I finally enrolled my DD in Kensington Nursery in Umm Suquiem. We loved the place as they have good size rooms, nice outdoor area. They also have few pet animals which i think my DD would love. Food is included in the fess. My problem was i need transport and options do get limited as both of us are working. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 14:17
Hi lou, below is an email i got directly from the MD of the nursery There are 3 terms in an academic year running from September to June. The fees for a standard nursery term(8:30 am-1pm, 5 days per week) will be in the range of AED 9600 for Toddler, Nursery and Foundation Classes, and AED 11600 for Baby class(6 months to walking). Morning club(7:30am-8:30am) costs AED 1350 per term. Afternoon club costs AED 1650 for 1pm-3pm, or AED 3000 for 1pm-5pm. There is a discounted rate for full day from 8:30am-5:30pm, which costs AED 13300 per term. There is also a one-time registration fee of AED 1000, and an annual supplementary fee of around AED 2000 which needs to be paid in advance for 1 year, which is inclusive of Medical Fees and Toddler Town Pack (1 uniform set, plastic apron, cap and other accessories). Morning club and afternoon daycare is optional with additional fees. There is also an option for children in Baby, Toddler and Nursery classes to attend 2 or 3 days per week. We will extend an invitation and warm welcome for you to come and see our nursery once it is ready in approximately 2 weeks, and look forward to showing you our fabulous new facility. For your information, we have a special promotional offer of 20% off the term fees for April-June for the first 25 children who register before 31st March. In the meantime, please let me know if you would like any further or specific information, and I’d be more than happy to answer your questions. Ziham Moopen Managing Director
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 14:13
Thanks finally got some feedback after 4-5 weeks. We enrolled her for nursery last week to start in sept. Thanks again!
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 15:03
Sasroor - My friend from gym said the same thing, it is awful, the choco-mint flavour. She had it for 2 days and gave up. She has given me some powder to try and i was planning on starting today but after reading your post, i am in 2 minds. Will make an attempt tomm morning and get back to u. People in my gym swear by the weight-loss they have achieved after using Lean95.
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:18
Hi ladies, I am a vegetarian, had a baby 2yrs back. Started group exercise regulary, need to loose 25kgs, so far down by 12kgs. An instructor at the gym advised me to start Lean95 to get better results. Anyone using Lean95 and how are the results... any side effects?? Thanks
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 12:16
The other board is so slow, would be lucky if i get a reply if i put this thread in Health and Fitness board.
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 11:09
Zebra Crossing, they have just opened up, excellent place. They have a nice soft play area. They also have a mani pedi salon theme for the girls. Nice area for mums to sit around and have coffee. We are celebrating our DD bday this weekend. U mjust checkout, it is behind Noor Islamic bank metro station.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 12:56
Hi, I go to Core Direction in Marina, they run and Exercise Teachers Academy. This is the link click on Core pro to get more details http://www.coredirection.com/ hope it helps.
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 11:02
So far best Ghee i have come across is Amul, it is easily available in LULU.
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Latest post on 07 May 2012 - 10:58
Apricot - Breach Candy is in Bombay not Delhi. Tkoshy - Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar u get unstiched reasonably priced. U can ask your husband to check out.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 14:50
Hi MOT, where r u located, would love to have a look. Saw the pics on dubizzle too.
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:35
Just called UAB, they charge 1% processing fee which is going to be a good amount. Hoping to get more details, awaiting their phonecall to discuss further. Thanks!
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 11:00
Yep thats correct, my DD goes every morning and evening and loves it.
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Latest post on 16 February 2012 - 10:59
Mashreq is doing transfer of loan at 4.99%, called them yesterday to know more, i am still waiting for them to call me back. What i could gather is 4.99% is for 2 years and than as per mkt. I hv a home loan @ 7.25% from AMLAK which is daylight robbery, trying how we can save up by transfering to another bank. Keep u posted!
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 11:31
Thanks a ton ladies. I went to Meena bazaar, stuff at bareeze and Humayun were seriously bad. Not what i expected really. I leave for a wedding Friday morning for 3 weeks so def dont have time to go to Sharjah. Probably will have to come back and check out. Again thanks for all the replies.
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Latest post on 16 October 2011 - 10:58
OMG i coloured my hair for the first time with Brilliant brown Koleston from Wella last night. It works like magic, 40mins and you are done. Highly recommeded. I used Loreal prior but this is far better.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 12:26
I second Pajero, good deal, value for money and spacious.
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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 12:24
Hi there, I am planning get the Zyoptix Lazik Surgery for correcting my eye, can anyone guide how it went for them and where did they get it done in dubai or elsewhere and the cost involved. Thanks a ton!
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 15:19
Hey ladies, I am looking to buy a BMW 320i saloon top of the range for my husband in cash, if anyone willing to sell there pride possesion would be happy to help. Thanks
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 14:41
Hi Chicago, Have a friend and her husband working in the school for a year now. She is a Colombian and husband is a Canadian. She is happy there. Can give u her ctc if u wish to get in touch with her. <em>edited by Shivi on 20/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 11:15
I got my Sofas done a month back at karama, next to Babyshop. There are plenty shops which do reupholstery. I paid 2500 for American style sofas which is 3+2+1. The shop is Desert Sun, the owner is really nice and polite. <em>edited by Shivi on 25/05/2011</em>
 
 
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