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Latest post on 09 December 2013 - 11:50
Ladies, I really hope you can help me with this one... We've just renewed our maid's contract, she has been with us for a year now. She is going on her vacation later this month. She's been in Dubai since 2010, working with another family for 2 years, but has not exited Dubai since her arrival in 2010. I'm getting a lot of conflicting advice about her vacation procedure etc. The embassy of Nepal have said that I will need to complete various lengthy forms/police reports & pay aed5000 security deposit & aed300 attestation. She will then need to take these documents to Kathmandu and pay nepali rupees 4500 to obtain a labour authorisation form which will allow her entry back into the UAE. She has said that we don't need to go through this procedure, as she arrived in 2010, and this requirement began from 2011, she just needs a no obligation letter from the embassy to be able to get the labour authorisation form (sharm) in Kathmandu. Any ideas??? :/ <em>edited by Sprinkles 17 on 09/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 12:35
Tea tree oil conditioner - apply lots to your DD's hair and comb through thoroughly in sections with a nit comb. I noticed in passing through Lulu's Al Barsha yesterday a few Tea Tree Oil Headlice products which I used previously in the UK - detangling lice repellent spray & shampoo/conditioner (I think!). They were right in the corner along the shampoo aisle. Good luck!
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 11:08
She does like to go back and re-read old favourites from time to time :) She has enjoyed books like the Hunger Games trilogy & also the Girl /Sister missing series.
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 10:51
I went to the immigration office by jebel ali port... it's not usually too busy.
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Latest post on 26 September 2013 - 12:05
Includes scratching post, airline approved pet carrier, litter tray, 2 x bags of dry food, 9 x tins, 12 x pouches of wet food, catnip leaves & spray, 2x feeding/water bowls, Cat stain/odour remover & toys. We bought all of the above when we adopted two adorable kittens. However we immediately discovered that my son was severely allergic to them so had no choice but to return them to their foster carer :( All items are in brand new condition and used for only 3 days if at all. Cost over aed 1200 new. Will accept aed 850. Have posted on classifieds as well :)
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 09:25
I had a similar problem with a Cobone deal recently. I emailed Ahlan Dubai & filed a complaint. I had an immediate response from them, and resolved the case within a couple of days. I also had all my money refunded back to me. This did take a few weeks, but it did get done! Email them on : [email protected] Good luck! :)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 08:59
My husband and I are British... does that make a difference?
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 08:46
Hi ladies, I have a full-time live in maid under my husband's sponsorship, and was wondering if he can also sponsor a live-out driver? Any advise would be appreciated, TIA!
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 20:08
I would also be interested if Wilma is still looking for a new family :) zero five five eight zero six nine eight nine four
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 19:38
argh! went to spinneys in springs today - none in spinneys or tavola :( Tavola said that none of their branches have had any delivery other than the dark chocolate fondant :( will try lulus next, if not carrefour...
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 12:57
Thank you :) Fingers crossed I find some!
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 12:05
Hi ladies, Can anyone tell me where I may be able to buy ready made/rolled fondant in Dubai? White or coloured would be great :) TIA!
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 12:00
Hi Cazabella, I play weekly with a lovely bunch of girls. We have also entered a team into the Duplays recreational league, which will run for another 7 weeks or so. We're always looking for new members. You can contact me for more details! Thanks :) <em>edited by Sprinkles 17 on 18/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 20:33
Hi Seamills, We recruited a Nepalese maid in November. She had already been in Dubai with another family for 2 years. We did not need to go to the embassy, we just went to DNRD with her cancellation papers & followed the usual process and only had to pay an extra aed 500 as she was already in the country. Apart from that, there were no extra charges. HTH, :)
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 12:52
I've recently completed the visa process for my maid... I took her to the Satwa medical centre with all the documents I had.. so the temporary visa, passports plus copies, cancellation from previous employer etc. Basically when we went to Satwa, we first went to the typing centre next door who did the medical application. From there we went to the medical centre where everything else was done. I would suggest just take everything you have just in case! Good luck :)
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 12:48
Fiat 500 - I have a Russian tortoise and would really like to get her a friend. Please advise if you can, maryam underscore k k at hotmail dot com Thanks!
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 15:21
Sorry to hijack... I would be very interested in sewing lessons too if possible! I have a brand new sewing machine (it was actually a wedding present 13 years ago but I've not ever even taken in out of the box!!) I live in Barsha, would happily host regular 'small group classes'!! :)
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 15:20
Sorry to hijack... I would be very interested in sewing lessons too if possible! I have a brand new sewing machine (it was actually a wedding present 13 years ago but I've not ever even taken in out of the box!!) I live in Barsha, would happily host regular 'small group classes'!! :)
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 15:20
Sorry to hijack... I would be very interested in sewing lessons too if possible! I have a brand new sewing machine (it was actually a wedding present 13 years ago but I've not ever even taken in out of the box!!) I live in Barsha, would happily host regular 'small group classes'!! :)
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 09:50
35/36 European, 2.5/3 UK
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 21:02
Hello ladies :) Quick update... I'VE FINALLY GOT A MAID!!!! WOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!! After around 8 months on and off, and lots of that time wasted by people generally being dishonest, I am so pleased to say that I've now found her :) It's still early days (she's not been with us even a month), but so far, so good. Thank you all!
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 09:27
I went to the DNRD in Jebel Ali last week to process my new maid's visa - they had an Ejari desk there, which is where I registered with my original tenancy contract & dewa bill. It cost about aed 200.
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 10:15
We have recently got a pet tortoise - a Russian. Please could you recommend where you got an outdoor pen/run? Our garden is huge, and we're worried about 'losing' her! Also need to keep her safe from the automatic garage door... Also, at the moment, we are feeding it salad leaves which it seems to love, but do I need to give her anyting else? She is happy & healthy :) We did buy an indoor tortoise home, but the weather is so lovely, she has been outside, and loves it. And one final question - do I need to get her a friend? Or is she happy to be on her own? TIA!
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 15:09
Go to Glitz in Al Barsha, ask for Nasreen. I always get my henna done there, lovely dark colour & pretty designs. And very reasonable! At Eid, my daughter & I got both our hands done, front and back, and eyebrows/upper lip threading, and my daighter had her fringe trimmed - came to dhs 230 only! 04 325 6054 <em>edited by Sprinkles 17 on 31/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 22:27
Take a look at www.rentacrib.ae They rent out mostly baby equipment, but also have wheelchairs for hire. I haven't used them myself, but have heard about them a few times. Good luck! :)
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 13:22
You don't happen to have a maid you might be selling, do you??!! Sorry, but if you don't ask, you don't get!! Thanks :)
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 09:04
Yes, and I recieved the voucher immediately... but it was in my junk mail box. Perhaps check your junk/trash if you haven't done so already?
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 13:43
Thanks ladies, it's comforting to know we're not alone! We've tried allowing DD to sleep in our bed & lifting her back to her own bed once she's asleep... it doesn't work for us :( she wakes up almost straight away... Last night my hubby suggested opening out the sofa bed in our room & letting DD sleep on there when she comes in... at least we'll have our bed to ourselves! We'll see, may try that...
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 21:33
Prunes are great... also try fig syrup. Good luck :) <em>edited by Sprinkles 17 on 28/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 21:32
My youngest of 4 has never been great at staying in her own bed, but this is the worst she has ever been. We stayed in the UK for 2 months over the summer, and were co-sleeping as we were staying with relatives. Since being back, her night habits have deteriorated and I'm struggling :( She goes to bed at 7pm and takes a dummy with her. She happily goes to sleep in her own bed, but almost as soon as she's fallen asleep, she keeps getting up, again and again and again, crying & getting out of bed. I have to return her to her bed and say "night night". She'll fall asleep, but again, sometimes as soon as 10 minutes later she's up again. Just as an example, this evening, she has been up 4 times within an hour of going to bed. I have to be up with my other 3 children in the morning to get them organised & drop them off at school, and I usually give in & eventually allow my youngest to come into our bed. She then sleeps fine. But I don't. She literally sleeps on my head so I can barely move. Any advice?? How can I get her to stay in her own bed?? If I try control crying etc, I'll disturb my other children who have to get up early for school... I'm just soooo tired now. And fed up... having DD in our bed every night is also taking it's toll on my relationship with my husband :(
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 19:44
Ladies, would you please mind sharing how much this agency charged and what that covered? Also, how much do you pay your maids or do they recieve their salary direct from the agency? I am having no luck with finding a maid :( so perhaps using an agency is a better idea! TIA x
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 21:36
@ishehere I know what you're saying, and yes, I agree, children should not be allowed to be noisy & disruptive in a public place - but that's the problem, she was not! I am a mum of 4, and I wouldn't tolerate my children misbehaving in public. Of course there have been times when they are noisy & disruptive, and if this was the case this afternoon, then yes, this couple had every right to complain. But my 2 year old was being very good! Lol I think I would have noticed if she was not...
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 21:32
exactly... these people need to speak to the parents of those children who ARE noisy, naughty, disruptive, climbing furniture, throwing food, shouting at maids etc etc! Mind you, that's if those parents would look away from the screen of their phone or stop their own conversation long enough to listen...
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 21:12
Lol you could say that! ;)
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 17:15
I need a maid!! Mulsim would be good, although i really just want someone good & available now or at least soon.Please help if you know someone! Please let me know either way as soon as possible. maryam underscore kk at hotmail dot com or zero five five eight zero six nine eight nine four Thanks! :)
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:40
you've got mail :) x
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:28
I purchased the database yesterday, and I have called many of the girls with CVs on there. Not found anyone yet, but it does seem legitimate!
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Latest post on 25 June 2012 - 13:06
Thank you Suethack, I have noted your email you may want to remove it now :) Sending you an email now... :)
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 22:10
OK, maybe a longshot, but.... Does anyone have a Trunki (sit on, pull-along kid's luggage) they are selling?? Need one ASAP, don't really mind about the colour :) Thanks!
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Latest post on 19 June 2012 - 21:15
Hope you don't mind Eli1979, if it doesn't work for you, please could mumof2 contact me too for further info regarding the Mauritian nanny? Thanks! maryam underscore kk at hotmail dot com :)
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 11:28
hello ladies, I've followed the Gina Ford Potty Training in One Week book for all 4 of my children. With the first 3, had no issues :) They were all clean & dry just after their second birthdays. With my youngest, who is now 25/26 months old, she's been having nappy off time for a few hours every day for several months, and was happy to sit/use the potty/toilet too. I have 'officially' started training her since Friday, and she's been doing very well. Only I have encountered a problem. Suddenly, she is reluctant to use the big toilet, only wants to use the potty. Not a big deal, but yesterday I went out with her for the first time with no nappy. She obviously needed a wee, so we tried the public toilets, which she briefly sat on, but unsuccesfully. I also then tried to get her to use the Tomme Tippee Potette (travel potty) which I had used with my elder children. Again, no success. So unfortunately she did have an accident before we got home :( Today, I have hidden the potty at home, so she has no choice but to use the big toilet. Is this OK? Has anyone else experienced similar problems? Thanks!! :)
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Latest post on 11 June 2012 - 10:44
I had thought about buying the Stokke... but opted for the (much cheaper) Baby Dan version instead from John Lewis. http://www.johnlewis.com/231249111/Product.aspx I bought two, and they are wonderful! Excellent value for money, have no regrets :)
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 11:13
does anyone know if the agency (sponsor) would be responsible for paying for ID/medicals etc??
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 10:26
She says she does have a copy of her contract in her room, but does not know/understand what it says. She is sponsored by this company, so yes, i would think that the labour laws do apply... Am calling MOL for advice...
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 10:09
the thing is, she isn't ueven sure what she signed on her contract... so i thought it may be better to find out? would i call the MOL?
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Latest post on 06 June 2012 - 09:50
Hi all, hoping for some advice. I have a lovely Philipina cleaner who comes to us twice a week from an agency. She has worked for this agency for 2 years, and now want to return to the Philipines to see her 3 young children. She was initially told by the company that this would be OK, although they did want her to stay on longer. She is apparently owed aed 3000 by the company, as well as a flight home. However, when she approached the subject with her boss, he told her that if she was to leave now, he would pay her nothing other than her salary. No bonuses etc.The company has never paid for medical cards etc, id cards etc etc. This has always come out of the girl's pocket herself. Without this money owed to her, she cannot afford the ticket home, let alone take any money back for her children. She arrived at my home in a state this morning, and I want to be able to at least offer her some advice. She does not know what her contract states, and I get the feeling the manager of this company is treating her extremely unfairly & taking advantage of the situation. I have always thought the company takes advantage of her. She works VERY hard, sometimes she has 4 duties back to back, so her working day starts at 6am and finishes at 11pm! Over the 8-9 months we have known her, she has lost weight and looks increasingly exhausted. Financially, we are in a position to help her, but I was wondering if there was anything else we could do? Looking forward to your replies....
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 10:42
Took my kids to see Dr Abdullah at Meadows Clininc after a recommendation from a friends. She was fantastic :) 04 453 4040
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 16:18
Thank you! Will take a look... By the way, where is Horizon school??!!
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 15:56
Hi there, Was wondering if anyone could suggest where I can take my 2 & 3 year olds for a swimming lesson at the weekend? A Friday morning would be perfect :) TIA.
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Latest post on 01 April 2012 - 23:39
doesn't need to be fancy!! just child friendly :) hey even fatburger will do!
 
 
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