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Latest post on 13 September 2013 - 05:26
Their website is www.warriors.ae ~ can highly recommend them!
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 13:36
Hi Sharan, If you'd like to email me, I can help simonegroups at gmail dot com :)
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Latest post on 09 November 2012 - 07:13
There's ARTE today at Times Square from 12 noon to 7pm. JESS Night Market is 7th December this year from 3pm to 8pm. ARTE Times Square on 14th December. Not as many as in previous years this year. I think the timings of the holidays, amongst other things, have thrown everyone's schedules.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 20:59
Feline Friends have a stall at ARTE at Times Square. The next ARTE is Friday 14th September.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 20:58
Here you go: http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/essential_information/baggages/cabin_baggage_rules.aspx Scroll down for the exemptions.
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Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 20:57
You'll definitely be allowed to take it on board. On an EK flight, the woman in front of me had a huge hexagonal (possibly octagonal...) hat-style box plus her hand luggage. It filled an entire overhead locker. The other people trying to find a spot for their hand luggage were not impressed. There is a note on the EK website about important carry on items. I'll see if I can find it.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 08:55
Exciting!!! Are you allowed to post a link to the catalogue? are there magnetic pens??? :D :D Think you know the answer to the first question! And yes to the second :) You know how to get in touch. Sorry, Buy me a Pony but no big year to view planners at the moment. Have you tried Emirates Trading? If I'd known a few days ago, I would have brought you one from WHSmiths as they had them in stock already.
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:11
Still here! Same email address and the goods are in...
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 14:41
It's one of those questions where everyone has a different opinion. I'm married to a GCC national and have a no objection certificate for travel. I've been asked for it on several occasions leaving Dubai and once entering the UAE. None of my expat friends with expat husbands have ever needed one in the UAE.
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 19:29
There's a place in JBR where people do exactly this. Can't think of the name at this moment but will find out for you.
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 19:27
I'd do it if I had to; it wouldn't be fun or particularly pleasant but I'd do it. We were always out and about as children growing up in the Middle East regardless of the heat. I've lived to tell the tale (from my air-conditioned living room). It sometimes takes my car that long to cool down at pick-up if we get stuck in traffic. And it'll make the school run in the cooler months so much better. Your children will skip to school then! I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned that there will more than likely be other families from the school in the same area who would be willing to give you a ride home/into school. Even if it's not every day, I'm sure you'll work it out.
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Latest post on 03 May 2012 - 06:13
Thank you, that is helpful.
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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 14:31
Trying to help a friend out and I wonder if anyone has any insight into the likelyhood of getting a place in Year 6 at JPS in September 12. Has anyone managed to get a spot at the last minute? Or where you informed during the summer term that you had a space? Many thanks!
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Latest post on 13 April 2012 - 10:52
My hearing impaired sibling went to school in Dubai. He went to Emirates International and then Horizon when it opened. Bearing in mind this was nearly 15 years ago when any form of learning support was very limited, these would be two good places to start.
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 08:15
Perhaps ring the municipality vets, I believe they are over near Mushrif somewhere (never been myself so can't be more specific). Seasnakes are highly venomous! Injured ones are more likely to attack. <em>edited by Simone N on 31/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 08:02
:) <em>edited by Simone N on 31/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 08:00
I would also strongly encourage you to get yourself to ER. Rashid Hospital have been excellent every single time we've used them. You will most likely be sent to the WIC (although you may be treated in ER If out of hours for WIC) and treated for Dhs 50 if you have a valid health card. Another alternative is the Iranian Hospital. Treatment will cost you less than Dhs 100 via the ER. At least you'd then know what you are dealing with.
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 07:51
According to the article, It only applies to vehicles that have been modified.
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Latest post on 31 March 2012 - 07:46
Sun is just out in Jebel Ali, patchy cloud...
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 09:52
I think you are pretty much limited to RAKESS unless you go with Chouiefat. They do what I believe is described as modified American, but is more than likely to be quite different to North American curricula. RAKESS are a split site campus and have a BC Primary campus and an IB campus across the road. I've been to the school a few times for arrows things and was impressed with what I saw. I also have friends with their children in the school who are very happy there. <em>edited by Simone N on 12/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 15:39
Our UK mortgage was handled by Helen at Lloyds TSB opposite Safa Park. Very professional and efficient. We walked in without an appointment. We also dealt with Halifax over the telephone and found their offshore mortgage department to be really helpful. They sent out all our paperwork via courier after we had approved everything via email.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 15:34
Bab Al Shams, depending on the age of the children. The Cove, RAK is lovely but can get very busy on the weekend.
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Latest post on 11 March 2012 - 15:31
I wouldn't touch the Hyundai personally, I've dealt with their service centre in the past and that would really put me off. We had a Hyundai for the office and it was forever in and out of that place. I had Kia Sportage years ago and it was a lovely little car. I still see the chap that bought mine around town occassionally and it's still going strong. Plus I sold it to the very first that called me the morning it was advertised in the paper. The longest part of the transaction was travelling to the police station.
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Latest post on 08 March 2012 - 05:24
There are quite a few things to watch and do in The Fringe part of the festival. Go in through the main doors and down the escalator. Best of all these events are free. There's a session in the main programme entitled I Love to Count that's suitable for the younger children.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 16:45
We went to Cape Town in December 2011 and did an overnight at Aquila. It was awful, expensive and really poor quality accommodation. The food was revolting and the service terrible. A relative did a day trip there and had a better experience than us. But I really wouldn't recommend it at all. I felt quite sorry for the lions, who looked bored and completely uninterested in their surroundings.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 16:30
Yes definitely a holiday for us! My parents are amazing and so good with their grandchildren (and spoil me rotten!). Siblings and their partners descend on Mum's house from various locations in the UK and the kettle is always on. There is a park, pub, library, corner shop and chippie less than 5 minutes walk from our front door. 8 mins to Tesco. 10 mins walk and you are deep in the British countryside. What's not to love?
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Latest post on 24 February 2012 - 20:24
That would be Jo from Jolly Good Products. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolly-Good-Products/132709053449316?ref=ts HTH
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 06:49
It's very easy to toggle between the two if you see a book you want that's available on one site and not the other.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 06:45
Yes, bought two boxes last week at Medcare Hospital's pharmacy.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 05:32
As we're moving soon, I've been scanning the properties bit in GN most days and I've seen a few ads for Jumeirah Park in the last week or so. Too early for me to ring up. I drove past the back bit on the way to Ibn yesterday and whilst they look finished there doesn't seem to be much movement in the area.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 05:26
I do hope that you find someone to help you out but I'm amazed to hear that your dog has been thrown out. There are no less than 3 dogs in our building and a gang of cats that roam freely. And don't even get me started on the multi-family occupancy!
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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 20:57
You've got mail :)
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 17:37
In addition to the food and other stalls, children's book author Suzanne Kahlloghlian is giving two readings of her book Izzy's Tail at the market tomorrow. Should be fun.
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 06:43
We'll be seeing in the New Year with our 91 year old Ummi and other family. Can't wait, silly hats and bubbly beverages galore!
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 06:38
This is a topic that interests me deeply and having been educated in the English national curriculum system, I have researched the differences when looking for a suitable school for my own children. I don't believe there is a cut and dry answer to which one is better as each family is different and comes with their own unique set of needs. I do believe that there is no perfect system. My own feeling is that the IB curriculum requires far more work outside the classroom, which typically involves the parent(s) in younger years. I can see the appeal for a child that may work better on 'projects' rather than textbook based work and has the potential to excel with this type of 'non' schoolwork. But the IB is not for us. The structure is too fluid for my liking, leaving too much open to interpretation by the school, and on a more specific level the teacher. I'd say to do your own research and visit as many schools as you can to get a feel for what goes on in the classroom before you make a decision.
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Latest post on 13 December 2011 - 13:33
Weirdly (and I know it's weird), I have heaps of those type of reading glasses in various magnifications. If you let me know which magnification he needs, I'd be happy to give him a couple of pairs. I think you have my email address but if not use simonegroups at gmail dot com
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Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 07:22
If you don't have any joy, let me know. I've got a delivery to do to the warehouse this week so will nip up to the office :)
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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 06:10
Not great timing, but if it makes you feel any better, my DD had chicken pox while at nursery (along with a few others in the class). She had a nasty cough and temp for 2 days over the weekend and then on the third day woke up with very distinctive spots on her back. I spoke to our paed that day and he prescribed an anti-viral. She was off nursery for ten days but the spots had crusted over (hope you're not eating breakfast!) by the third day. Watch out for the cough and fatigue as these are the first symptoms.
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Latest post on 25 November 2011 - 07:06
I see there is another thread about the holiday but I'm so pleased to have a long weekend to look forward to that I'll leave mine up :)
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 06:23
I read it a few years ago (and, due to a conversation struck up in a queue whilst reading it, made a lovely friend because of it!) and found it quite good. The points about email are so true and I try to follow his 'rules'. There are some aspects of the book that aren't practical for the Middle East., however. I've since done some online masterclasses that Tim Ferris has given; those were very interesting. He really is a dynamic person.
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 06:18
Oh lovely, fingers crossed then :)
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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 06:17
I too would be very cautious about attempting to enter the UAE (and many, many other countries) with less than 6 months on one's passport. I left Dubai with just 3 months on my passport in the summer, it was no problem going home to the UK but I was told at passport control I would need a new passport to come back in, even with a residence visa.
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 12:26
Simone, that does not say that anyone can wear it, it just answers the question that someone who has no idea when a certain piece is worn and by whom (age of male) it is generally worn. It doesn't clarify it either way. Perhaps you missed this part of the answer: [i'>As for how the head dress is worn, there is no specific guide to who may or may not wear it with an agal or as a wrapped turban. The rule of thumb though is that wearing with an Agal is formal, and so you will see it worn mostly at work, weddings, and when older (past 20) men are out.[/i'> For the sake of this discussion, a child who is wearing national dress as part of national day celebrations, it is perfectly acceptable. <em>edited by Simone N on 21/11/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:02
Some incorrect information on this thread. Here is some great information about [i'>ghutra [/i'> [url=http://www.askanemirati.net/2010/08/what-do-different-ghutra-colors-mean.html'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 09:21
National Day weekend, always. Can't wait!!!
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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 09:15
It is absolutely fine for your child to wear [i'>khandoora [/i'>as part of National Day celebrations as well [i'>guthra [/i'>and [i'>agal [/i'>if he wishes. Younger boys tend to just wear [i'>ghafiyah [/i'> (the small white crocheted cap) rather than the complete headdress. Each GCC country has its own way of wearing [i'>guthra[/i'>; some with [i'>agal[/i'>, some without. Omanis wear [i'>kuma [/i'>(the small white hat with coloured embroidery). Bahrainis tend to tie their [i'>guthra [/i'>around their head rather than wearing it in the flowing style. Saudis tend to wear a red and white checkered [i'>guthra[/i'>. But there is nothing to stop a Bahraini wearing a [i'>kuma[/i'>, etc. It's just what they have traditionally done. I think it's lovely that your child will be wearing [i'>khandoora [/i'>on one of the most auspicious days of the year.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 18:49
This year seems to be an odd year in terms of sales. I know that all the markets/fairs/events I've done this season have had a different vibe than usual. Luckily, I have all my lovely loyal customers but still things are slower than even 2008. The best tip I can give is to plaster a smile on your face and enjoy the experience rather than worrying about your sales figures for the day. Interact with your customers without being too intrusive. It really does make the whole event more fun!
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 18:44
There's a lovely lady called Jacqui that sells them - contact her via j2dubai at hotmail.com
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 07:14
I hadn't heard of this new library, do they have a website or other details?
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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 07:12
They had bark in various flavours in Candilite, Ibn Battuta a few days ago. My DC were begging me to buy some.
 
 
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