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Latest post on 09 August 2015 - 09:28
How about DesertCart, has anyone tried that? https://www.desertcart.ae/ "We have a one off shipping fee of AED 25 on all orders. However, if your order exceeds AED 250, shipping is on us!" Hi UmmSalah If you do a search here you'll see a lot of negative reviews about Desert Cart. I wouldn't use them.
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Latest post on 09 August 2015 - 09:26
Hamleys in Dubai Mall has these wooden toy blocks, similar to the ones posted above: http://www.hamleys.com/hamleys-100-wooden-building-blocks.ir
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Latest post on 06 August 2015 - 11:42
@Chezmoi thank you for the link, have you used the supplier? Are they reliable? I'm looking for boxes as well as paper.
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Latest post on 06 August 2015 - 09:59
@ThirdCultureFamily thank you so much for detailed post about homeschooling here, I had always wondered about it and this answers so many of my questions. I agree there are a lot of misconceptions about home schooling - and it seems you made that extra effort to make your kids social too. I can see the pros and cons to both it's just about finding what works for your family and your kids. @Janatks (OP) if you will homeschool you really will need to be a full time stay at home mom. If you plan on teaching them in the evening, it's not the best time for them to learn they will be quite tired and uninterested by then. It seems things are financially tight for you so quitting your job might not be an option, I can't really offer you a solution but hope you find something thats best for your family :)
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 10:55
Yup, Lulu and Union Co-op, as well as discount centres such as Kabayl Discount Centre in Deira. They all have large rolls and will cut for you according to your measurement.
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 09:59
Actually Amazon recently changed their shipping policy and ship ALOT of items direct to UAE through Aramex. If you make an Amazon.com account and make UAE your delivery address, they will clearly mark on the items when you search, whether they ship to UAE or not. I've bought a lot of things recently (small toys for DD, shoes for DD, some skincare serums) all shipped directly to my home or office address (not PO Box).
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 13:51
Are there any services that consolidate multiple packages before shipping them (to save shipping costs)? I guess that wouldn't be in their interests, but we've had a service like that in Egypt and it saved a ton compared to SNS. hi Borderlinx does that :) The cost of shipping is combined but you still get separate packages. So if 1 box is from Amazon, and 1 is from Sephora, you'll pay for combined shipping but get each box separately, delivered at the same time though!
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Latest post on 02 August 2015 - 10:15
Do they take book donations? I have some books in mint condition that I would love to donate! So excited to visit this place, I've lived here for 25 years and didnt know about it! :D
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Latest post on 01 August 2015 - 23:19
If expats have to pay a VAT then expats need more of a position in this country (passport after a certain amount of time here, free/cheaper schooling, etc). Countries that have VAT also give their citizens and expats rights and a chance to make something of themselves in the country long-term. Not a visa thats finished as soon as your job is and you get booted out of the country.
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Latest post on 30 July 2015 - 16:41
Have you looked at Latifa School for girls as an option?
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Latest post on 30 July 2015 - 16:35
lakesidelady - your pink visa page on your passport needs to have the red "Cancelled" stamp on it for it be considered cancelled. If not, then it's a much longer process to reenter the country.
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Latest post on 29 July 2015 - 15:07
Hi Are there any updated reviews on Daman insurance?
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Latest post on 28 July 2015 - 14:34
Hi ladies, I think my long thread title explains it all - I'm looking to get health insurance which has good maternity coverage and is reasonable (if there is such a thing!) I'm not pregnant at the moment. I checked with AXA and their rates have increased since I was with them last. The insurance package to cover American Hospital is costing me AED 22,000. For City Hospital the cost is AED 14,000, with a limit of AED 25,000 on maternity costs. Is this a good package? Any other recommendations?
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 15:58
it has become more but there is also a HUGE price difference in Spinneys vs. Carrefour/Coop. For instance, I buy those small red circle Babybel cheeses at Careefour for about 9dhs for a pack, the SAME pack at Spinneys is for about 18dhs! Not everything has such a difference in price but it gives you an idea of how expensive Spinneys/Waitrose can get!
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Latest post on 27 July 2015 - 11:40
I find the staff at beauty stores here so frustrating, I do most of my shopping online. I have acne scars and the occasional pimple, and I'll usually get an extra-helpful salesperson coming and asking me embarrassingly loudly "Maam do you want something for your pimples?" It's irritating, and worse they usually have very little knowledge of the products! I'm still obsessed with Korean skincare so I'm always trying new stuff from [url=http://www.thebbcreamgirl.com'>The BB Cream Girl online store[/url'> in UAE. I love the Innisfree brand for skincare in particular, it feels like they actually do use mostly natural ingredients, sort of like Body Shop. I'm so done with my trips to Boots and Debenhams!
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Latest post on 22 July 2015 - 10:01
I sent my daughter to Learning Tree nursery in Executive Towers and was very happy with them. It's small but new and they have great activities for the kids and staff was very friendly and helpful. Fees are also more reasonable compared to other nurseries. [url=http://www.learningtree.ae/programmes.aspx'>LearningTree.ae[/url'> In Downtown there's Jumeirah International Nursery which has a few other branches too and is rated one of the top nurseries in Dubai. Fees are high though. [url=http://www.jinspire.com/'>Jinspire.com[/url'>
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Latest post on 19 July 2015 - 20:13
Once your company cancels your visa you have a 30 day grace period to stay in the country. As long as you start the process for your new visa within those 30 days you're okay and won't get a fine.
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Latest post on 14 July 2015 - 23:05
We used to buy the long life milk when travelling (Al Ain/Lac Nor). You can get it in small sizes too to put in your bag, 200ml each small carton I think, available at most supermarkets. I didn't really like giving DD long life milk but its a lifesaver when travelling! On the plane you can pour it into the bottle and ask them to warm it up a bit for you.
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Latest post on 13 July 2015 - 15:43
Have you looked at Dubai British School in Springs and Dubai British Foundation? The Foundation is near Springs, and Dubai British School gets rave reviews on here if you do a search. They are not GEMS which some parents find a plus! Dubai British Foundation nursery section: http://www.dubaibritishfs.ae/our-location/uncategorised/our-location Dubai British School http://www.dubaibritishschool.ae/ Just to add, if your littles ones are 3, they need to start FS1 now if you plan on going into the British System. Children who turn 3 by 31 August go into FS1 :)
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Latest post on 11 July 2015 - 18:54
Definitely give them to a tailor to get altered, why not? There used to be Dream Girl tailor in Bur Dubai that specialises in Western Clothes
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Latest post on 07 July 2015 - 14:35
Hi, Last year the paid covered parking was 5 an hour, not sure about this year. There is also free open parking on the Novotel side but it's quite hot and theres a bridge to cross over! They have a mini Zoom inside Sports World, and there is a Loop cafe that is open for take away.
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Latest post on 06 July 2015 - 22:39
bump I want to know too!
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Latest post on 06 July 2015 - 20:56
Just FYI I got some Manuka Honey today from Holland & Barrett in Dubai Mall and they have an offer for buy 1 get 1 half off. The lady said for babies UMF rating 5+ is enough, for adults 10 to 15 UMF rating is good. Higher is more nutritious but you shouldn't have more than a teaspoon a day of the high rated ones. I got a good deal on Manuka Gold brand and it tastes amazingggg. DD is down with a sore throat really hoping it helps her!
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Latest post on 02 July 2015 - 21:15
I have been on 2 different insurances at the same time (1 my own, 1 from my company) and there was a 4 month overlap in which I didnt face any issues. I chose not to renew my personal one since I had one from work, but no one even asked! It is worth investigating further though, maybe i just got lucky!
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 12:55
Try giving your hair a break from washing! Also, try the "Mane n Tail" Clarifying Shampoo from Waitrose, I oil my hair a lot and use this to remove the oil, works great!
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Latest post on 28 June 2015 - 19:20
Monsoon UK has some lovely bridal dresses, they ship to UAE http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/uk/wedding/bridal/dresses#page=1&pageSize=12&category=mon_40.1&sort=priceDescending
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Latest post on 28 June 2015 - 10:53
Huge thread about Executive Towers: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic101869-executive-towers.aspx
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Latest post on 28 June 2015 - 09:49
Daiso sells foldable step stools for kids that I think are the perfect height for an adult footrest. They fold flat and are about an A4 size when folded, I think.
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Latest post on 23 June 2015 - 14:23
My 2 year old daughter was eating in Dubai Mall and had her bottle of milk - I just made sure she was in the pushchair and I put the hood down. I'm sure babies and small children can eat in public, though I cant find anything online that states this clearly.
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Latest post on 18 June 2015 - 10:27
I had insurance which covered everything at MedCare. The only time you need a package from the hospital is if you don't have insurance but want a discounted price.
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Latest post on 18 June 2015 - 10:26
If you have the extra $$$ you can get a Freezone Trade License and get her an employee visa - they allow visas for over 60+. The cost for the whole thing is a lot though (40k easily!).
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Latest post on 17 June 2015 - 12:21
When chickens, goats etc are killed for food, they are killed in the quickest way possible to reduce any suffering. In Islam, you cannot eat an animal that has been tortured, even if its something generally permissible like chicken. This event is barbaric because these animals will be tortured and it seems even eaten alive! I dont care if its a goat or a *** or a cat or a dog, torturing animals is just barbaric, for whatever purpose.
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Latest post on 17 June 2015 - 10:39
bump! EW has become so quiet, I was expecting some replies, even if they're just from people about how much they hate GEMS schools ;)
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Latest post on 16 June 2015 - 11:20
I got my iPhone 5s screen fixed in Satwa for AED 180.
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Latest post on 11 June 2015 - 14:36
I've seen 'essence' at Carrefour in Wasl Vita on Wasl Road near Citywalk. Havent heard of P2 cosmetics There was a thread about essence recently: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic234507-where-sells-essence-makeup-or-decent-mascara.aspx
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Latest post on 10 June 2015 - 11:06
I think people here need elevator manners: - Let people get out of the elevator first before barging in - Dont crowd in just because you can, causing people to have to rub up against each other - Dont get in an elevator thats going down, press a floor up, and then get annoyed when it goes down - Parents with pushchairs get priority - you can take the **** escalator! Driving etiquette is a whole other topic!
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Latest post on 10 June 2015 - 10:30
Hi basil, I have sent you an email as well. I'm starting an online store so dont need an office since it's e-commerce, but have to get office space for the license :(
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Latest post on 10 June 2015 - 09:58
Please take this online bullying very seriously. There have been far too many cases in the USA and UK of teenagers going into severe depression and even committing suicide because of online bullying. It's a very serious problem that this next generation is facing :(
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 10:24
Im surprised the nursery said this is common practice! I know some schools wont even let 3-4 year olds from FS1 go on the bus, cant imagine a 2 year old at nursery! I would stay away from this nursery if I was you..
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Latest post on 07 June 2015 - 16:47
This is the answer! http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33023123
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Latest post on 07 June 2015 - 16:26
Not sure :( I always buy American Eagle through their website, they have amazing sales (not at the moment unfortunately), they ship to UAE, and even with shipping comes to much cheaper than the AE here (even when the UAE one is on sale). http://www.ae.com/web/international/index.jsp
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Latest post on 02 June 2015 - 15:45
Yes they have different sized boxes starting AED 2.5
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Latest post on 30 May 2015 - 20:14
I recently went through the process of sponsoring my husband and have posted here: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic225465-sponsoring-husband-and-daughter-for-residency-visa.aspx There are no nationality restrictions, salary plays a large part in it, and he will only get a 1 year visa. If he takes on a job at any point, he has to go on his company's visa. The rule here is a wife can work full time while on her husband's visa, but a husband cannot take a full time job on his wife's visa. I sponsor my husband and his visa is for 2 years. Hi Kezzler, Thats interesting, perhaps the 1 year visa for husbands is a new rule, since my daughter and I got a 3 year visa (my company is semi-government), yet my husband only got 1 year!
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Latest post on 29 May 2015 - 22:16
I recently went through the process of sponsoring my husband and have posted here: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic225465-sponsoring-husband-and-daughter-for-residency-visa.aspx There are no nationality restrictions, salary plays a large part in it, and he will only get a 1 year visa. If he takes on a job at any point, he has to go on his company's visa. The rule here is a wife can work full time while on her husband's visa, but a husband cannot take a full time job on his wife's visa.
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Latest post on 28 May 2015 - 15:34
Ive stopped using Shop and Ship they were becoming super slow. I use Borderlinx which is free to sign up and they consolidate shipments, and are cheaper. www.borderlinx.com EW admin this is not a promo post please dont delete like you usually do
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 21:48
I'm glad you were able to get to your car quickly! It clearly wasn't you being paranoid because he did try to talk to you, he wasnt just a casual passerby. Could be harmless like he was selling DVDs or something, but its always best to be safe! Theres a lot of scary stories even in Dubai :(
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 11:09
Have u tried British Orchard in Business Central Towers, next to Media City? http://www.britishorchardnursery.com/index.php
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Latest post on 18 May 2015 - 11:07
Hi ladies, I've used Borderlinx for my last few US purchases and been really happy with them. The cost came to cheaper than Aramex, there was no sign up fee, and because they use DHL I got my package 2 days after I was notified that it was with Borderlinx and it was released. I bought small items like makeup so I cant vouch for their prices on big items.
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Latest post on 17 May 2015 - 10:25
Pretty much all of Ibn Battuta is on sale, it's their anniversary or something. I was there yesterday was a total mad house but a lot of good sales on!
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Latest post on 13 May 2015 - 16:40
Yup I worked on my husbands visa, the company will just give you a labour card. I know it's confusing because my visa also said "Not allowed to work"!
 
 
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