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Latest post on 14 May 2016 - 13:01
Hi, I have two girls at Desc for the last two years and their achievements have increased significantly there. I couldn't be more pleased.
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Latest post on 20 February 2016 - 15:39
Hi, I moved here 18 months ago with two daughters then aged 13 who had just finished yr 8 and 17 who had just completed yr 12 in UK. We found a school which did the same exam board and the older one did year 12 again coming out with much better results than in UK, not the same subjects so it wasn't because of that, and has just had fab results in A level mocks. Socially she was fine with redoing it because as OP says, the age range is huge within the years. So in my opinion repeating the year may be the best option , good luck ?
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Latest post on 26 January 2016 - 15:35
Thanks, it's not just me being dim then lol!! :)
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Latest post on 26 January 2016 - 14:15
Hi there, like Oldtimer my daughter had this aged 4 or 5 and I also went to see a homeopath, I had never done this before and have never needed to since but I could not believe within a few weeks EVERYTHING had disappeared. There is no way it could have been 'mind over matter' because my daughter was so young and had no real idea what was going on other than answering a lot of questions to the 'nice lady'. Good luck with it x
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Latest post on 11 October 2015 - 13:00
Hello Ladies my lovely husband has managed to accrue 3 traffic fines in the year since we have been here and we need to renew our vehicle licenses and so he needs to pay them, one is the type where you have to appear in person. Can anyone tell me where exactly you need to go to pay them, is it the police station or and RTA office, when I look on the Dubai Police site it just keeps trying to get me to check the fines which I have already done. Also as both our vehicles are in his name am I right in thinking he needs to clear the fines before mine can be renewed? TIA x
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Latest post on 15 September 2015 - 12:22
Hi everyone I may have the opportunity for a brief visit to Miami next week however when I look at the weather it looks as if it is total thunderstorm weather, v humid, hot and rainy at this time of year. Would anyone from there be able to comment if this is the case or is it one of those places where it does rain but usually clears up. I've looked on AcuWeather etc but they seem to focus on the rain and humidity which doesn't bode well!!! I would be going just for a relaxing break (while husband works lol) not a sightseeing trip. TIA x
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 16:37
I bought one in Ikea last week, works really well and cheap as chips (well mash lol) :biggrin:
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Latest post on 07 September 2015 - 11:28
Thanks ladies. I don't really have time to get a new one now but I feel ok that we can leave and return for the one trip I am planning. Once we get back I'll apply for the new one. Really helpful info as usual:)
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Latest post on 01 September 2015 - 15:45
Get her a uae driver license, you don't need to insure her if she drives your car after obtaining a uae driving license. Your insurer will cover her automatically , but in case of an accident if she's at fault you will have to pay 10% of your car fixing cost in addition to the excess and that's it. All of us (me & my brothers) drove here as minors, one of my brothers is only 21, he's been driving for 3 yrs now, he had his share of minor accidents. All the cars he uses are registered under my name, one is insured by AXA & 2 are with RSA , claims were straight forward. All those under 25 or those with a driving license less than 1 year have to pay the 10%. Just keep in mind that her driving license should be renewed yearly until she turns 21 then she gets a 10 yrs driving license. Hi thanks for all the replies. I checked with RSA and this info widkedangel is exactly right..... I now have to decide if I can pluck up the courage to let her out there :\:
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Latest post on 31 August 2015 - 16:04
I found the thread, thanks for that. My issue is really with the age, has anyone had experience with insuring their teenager to drive their car on a UAE licence converted from own country licence? Thx
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Latest post on 31 August 2015 - 15:59
thanks for that, I will look, I spend ages on this site sometimes and haven't noticed it before, trust me to not look just before I post :biggrin: I have had her license converted though so she is a full driver if that makes sense....
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Latest post on 31 August 2015 - 15:56
Hi I came last year from the UK with 2 daughters, aged 13 and 17. We were unbelievably anxious about it and my 13yr old didn't talk to me for months before the move, I'm not kidding. Anyway, apart from the very beginning of school (nervous first days) they have absolutely LOVED it, the 13yr old took a bit longer to settle, maybe half a term, but now she couldn't wait to get back after our 6weeks in the UK for summer. I was a bit worried about the dress codes for teenage girls but they seem to have been completely at ease adapting. Schools, mine are both at DESC and love it, with improved academic result too. I couldn't comment on any other schools. Good luck
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Latest post on 20 August 2015 - 09:45
Hi, I moved here a year ago and we used a Garmin for a while but tbh the Dubai government RTA app is fabulous, it works on gps so doesn't use any data and has not let me down. Good luck
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Latest post on 18 August 2015 - 19:05
thx loads I will check them out xx
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Latest post on 29 May 2015 - 08:19
Just a small comment. I went to sign up for Shop and Ship a week or so ago and when I got to the bit where they asked for 45 dollars, or whatever it was, to join I thought no way and just left the page. About 5 days later I got an email offering to join for 5 dollars.... glad I waited!!
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Latest post on 20 May 2015 - 16:18
Thx for the advice FF. How did the travel councellor work? Do you pay them a flat fee or do they get commission only? Hope you don't mind me asking :)
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Latest post on 20 May 2015 - 14:53
Hi Ladies I'm hoping my family and I, husband and 2 daughters 18 and 14, can visit Sri Lanka once the schools finish but I am new to this part of the world and so don't really know where to start, I've looked on a million websites but really would like a good travel agent to give me some tips on an itinery, where to be based etc. I think we'd be happy to move about a bit but some of the schedules on tour websites seem too packed, we want a bit of down time too. Can anyone recommend someone to help? Thanks loads
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Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 14:20
thank you both, I've checked out the Dubai suppliers and it looks cheaper to buy in UK and do the ship and shop :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 11:29
Hi Everyone We have some friends visiting this weekend and want to go out for a Friday night 'brunch' type meal, ie all inclusive , can anyone recommend good places, somewhere on SZR would be ideal. If it's in the entertainer or on Emirates Platinum, even better :) Thx
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 09:56
Hi, I also would totally recommend Cara. We went recently and at first I was a bit intimidated but then really quickly felt so at ease, no pressure, just a lot of guidance. They are really busy evenings and weekends so I would recommend going on a weekday fairly earlyish. My friend is coming here next month and she is definitely going to take her design and get one made by them. Good luck :)
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Latest post on 09 April 2015 - 09:46
Hi there. I am on HRT, Premarin and I did struggle to get them. My doctor wasn't sure if she could prescribe it, then virtually no pharmacies stock it. I think the pharmacies need a special licence to import it. Anyway, I was told that one hospital in Dubai has the licence and luckily for me also the Emirates medical centre (staff) has stock so I got some there. My impression from the doctor was that the pharmacy knew where to go even if they didn't have it.
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Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 09:07
can you park at the beach at JBR? We always go to Kite beach but I fancy a change!
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Latest post on 04 February 2015 - 12:28
Hi, just wondered if anyone had really good mosquito deterrent for outside in the evenings, I'm planning for visitors to be outside and last night I was out for about 10 mins and got eaten alive by them!!! I've tried the coils but they are fairly localised and not really for a large area. Thank you x
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 14:23
Thx for the info, I'll have to look into further, glad no setup issues though :) xx
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Latest post on 30 December 2014 - 10:45
Hi everyone, I need to buy a macbook pro and wondered if anyone had any recommendations/advice about where to get one with english keyboard, also were there any issues setting it up here in Dubai? Thanks loads x
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 14:09
Hi there. I moved out in September and we did opt for the starter pack and over all I would say it is worth it. The bed linen, quilt and pillow cases are really good quality, towels too, cutlery is a bit flimsy but fine for back up and the pots and pans, knives etc are fine, I'm still using them even though we have our own stuff now. It also has things like washing up liquid which just saves the hassle of dashing out immediately. Price wise it is good value for money I think. You do need to note that the bedding is only for one bed and so when I arrived with 2 teenagers we still needed to go to Ikea for extra bedding and towels on that first day, just what you need!! Good luck with it all x
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 15:50
Hi I have not been in Dubai long at all and need to cover all my large windows. I've had a guy out to quote and he has quoted for six pairs of really large curtains with pull string (2m x 2.50) three of which are for our bedrooms and are blackout lined. Two blinds (kitchen and office) plus shortening and moving 2 pairs of cheap Ikea curtains we bought for the emergency move in, fitting and all track etc for 4500 AED. I was worried I'd been ripped off a bit cos rather than barter I got him to add an extra blind and the alterations in the price but now I feel better that I have got a good deal. He came to the house with loads of samples (contemporary fabrics) and they have been made in one week. However...........they are being fitted tomorrow............lets see what they look like when they're in, lol :) x
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Latest post on 05 November 2014 - 15:37
thanks everyone, I will pop to Ace to see if I can get more info x
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Latest post on 24 October 2014 - 15:44
Hi I bought a Bompani elec fan oven with 5 gas rings 5 weeks ago and I hate it. It takes forever to heat, the grill seems to just warm stuff through and when you have the oven on the dials for the gas hob reach boiling point and are REALLY dangerous!!
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Latest post on 07 August 2014 - 22:45
thanks for all the info!! Lolacat, what were you going to say about wooden stuff?? I have loads of wooden furniture :/
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 20:15
Thanks for that info, I will get in touch regarding the bus when the school admin is back in after summer holidays, I have put on the application that we do want the school transport. Regarding the shoes I can now convince them that the 'uniform' route is the best one.....teenage fashion being the overriding concern with them!! Looking forward to the changes, once we have got over the massive hurdle of the move!! xx
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Latest post on 02 August 2014 - 16:39
Thank you for your help, I have booked Crown and will be keeping my fingers crossed that all goes to plan, x
 
 
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