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Latest post on 24 March 2014 - 15:24
Latifa can be busy depending on the time of day you go, however I'd still choose there over anywhere else (for paediatric illness). For trauma (adult or child) Rashid is also excellent - yes it's less luxurious however their care is fantastic.
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 18:39
Critter Sitters are fantastic. :)
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 17:27
Reminds me of the time I suggested an after-work-get-together to colleagues for DH's birthday (not DH yet) at the pub next door to our office. Only once we arrived some members of the party were most shocked that I was not paying for all their food and drink, with one even telling me that as I had 'invited' everyone it was assumed I was paying for everything - I could just about scrape enough together for a few bags of crisps :\: until one kind gent stepped in and paid for snacks for everyone!
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 17:19
Satwa would be your best bet, or at least they will tell you where to go, but you'll need to take lots of pictures of it with you and explain exactly which bit you are looking for! There are industrial/hardware type shops on Plant St (Hubaiba St) - start there!
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 17:06
I agree, have a stack of 5's ready and offer to reimburse, but I'm sure nobody will take you up on it! Enjoy - fab place for a party! :)
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 16:45
Call Prime Limousine or www.careem.com, you'll be able to get a bus with driver. It would not be a good idea to drive a bus if you have never driven one before, even if that is legal.
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 16:44
- you love Summer as it's nice and quiet and you can get 'stuff' done.
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Latest post on 23 March 2014 - 16:31
- you say "UK". Everyone from "The UK" says "The UK", unless you are in "the UK" where people will say England, Scotland etc. - you know that at at any get together somehow a maid will come into conversation! - you are not surprised to see any sort of animal in a car or on a street - you love it when your neighbours are from many different religions as that means treats during all their celebrations :D
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Latest post on 22 March 2014 - 09:18
Dear OP, it's not you. Little boys are[i'> supposed [/i'> to be unruly, it's what they do best! ;) Be very firm in your approach - don't underestimate sticker/reward charts with a big treat at the weekend if he gets to 25 stickers (for example). Continual talking about the positive behaviour (even if it feels like there isn't any, ha) works too. Find something that he *does* care about losing (Ipad etc?) and use that as your bargaining tool! At this age he understands the concept of consequences so be very firm, sit and talk to him about the new plan and how it is going to work. When he's good, and gets 25 stickers, he'll get XYZ. When he's not, he will lose XYZ. Have a look at his diet too. Thanks to a lovely EW'er I found out ours is very sensitive to anything with orange colouring (bouncing off walls) and when you think about how many things this is in, orange, mango juice etc it could be something as simple as that which is just making him feel bouncy! Make sure everyone in your house is following the same plan. I.e. if you have a maid who is giving him back his toys after you have taken them away, he's not going to learn. You are not alone - at 4 years old they have a big burst of testosterone and are just trying it out - keep strong! Good luck! :) <em>edited by Tattie Bogle on 22/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 March 2014 - 10:59
If you mean actual chalets Swiss style - I guess the nearest thing would be the rooms at Hatta Fort, they are all wooden inside and look a bit chalet-like! The Kempinski MOE also has chalet style rooms overlooking the ski slope.
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Latest post on 21 March 2014 - 10:55
Hi LadyB, I got a lovely pretty floral one in Daiso, I can't remember which aisle though! And even better, 7 AED ;)
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 17:29
Love it - and the Dubai one someone posted a few weeks ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ovgrhppIk I wonder how many nationalities feature in this - sooooo awesome. :)
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 16:38
i'm ok at getting up. always before the alarm/when it's still dark. However, you will not see me after 9pm. :D
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 16:29
I usually wake up when it's still dark at the weekend. :rolleyes: what's all that about?!
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 16:13
Wow, lots of maybe-leavers. Thank goodness it's Thursday! Whopeeeeee! Now just need to turn alarm off and hope internal alarm does not wake up at 5am. :/:
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 16:12
fed up of having the maid spending hours polishing shoes and getting the floor dirty!! anyone know of any shoe polish service available in dubai? Oh good, it's Thursday! :rolleyes:
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Latest post on 19 March 2014 - 20:06
Check with www.careem.com
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Latest post on 18 March 2014 - 15:16
Thanks all. :) Yes i thought about NAS vets as I've seen a falcon there too. Was also thinking about the camel hospital. :) If anyone has any actual contacts at any of these places that would be great. Thanks!! :)
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Latest post on 17 March 2014 - 19:50
That seems more than the going rate, depending on age etc. I'd want all my ironing done by the time I got home for that rate. :D
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Latest post on 17 March 2014 - 19:49
Well. It turns out that I thought *someone* had better eat the mini santa things before they go out of date from LO's stocking and they seem to be some sort of creme egg in disguise - cunningly shaped like mini santas! And I have two whole boxes of them. To eat before April no less! mwaaaaahahahah!
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Latest post on 16 March 2014 - 16:50
From Ibn Battuta get the metro to Burjuman/Khalid Bin Walid, you'll then get off and change to the other line. My route would be :) Get off at Al Fahidi Street but ask for the exit that is nearest the Museum (there are 4 exits). Walk down towards Bastakiya/The Museum, take a wander round Bastakiya stopping in the Arabian Tea House cafe for lunch. From there, walk down the alleyways/side streets past the temple stopping to look at Indian/sari type fabrics etc. Eventually reaching the textile souq which has lots of touristy type things and nice pashminas/shoes etc. Cross on the abra over to the other side and wander round the spice souk/gold souk - abra back over and stop at Bait Al Wakheel (inside the textile souk) for a mint lemonade to watch the sunset and the boats coming in from abroad. Walk along beside the creek to Gubaiba station to get back to Burjuman, change train & back to Ibn Battuta. *watch your timings as some of the shops in the spice souk may not open 1pm-4pm.
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Latest post on 16 March 2014 - 16:27
Hi, If you are starting your tour from the top end, i.e near the Dubai Museum, Bastakiya area then the nearest stop would be Al Fahidi Street and if you are starting from the textile souk area and abras, then it would be the next stop which is Al Gubaiba. Have fun!! :)
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Latest post on 15 March 2014 - 11:57
Ah Cleo, I'm sure every Mum in the world has had a put-down at some point - don't take it to heart. Sleep deprivation is a killer, and can make you feel so much worse. I think you need to concentrate on a) getting sleep issues sorted, b) getting help even if temporary (can you get an agency maid to come for a couple of hours a day and get a nap?) and c) building up a good support network, with *nice* friends who are there for you at any time of day or night and who don't feel the need to make random comments! I'm sure you will get lots of helpful replies but feel free to reach out for cyber-hugs!
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Latest post on 14 March 2014 - 19:10
www.newlook.co.uk deliver here and I think the shipping fee is 9 GBP. :)
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 07:05
*thinks wistfully of the past*
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 06:56
http://www.dubaifaqs.com/visa-fees-table-dnrd.php AED 620 (+ typing I think) for 30 days
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 06:52
QL this may be your last shamal. :(
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 06:28
You can do it at Immigration, I think it's around 700 AED.
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 06:27
We'd better make the most of it! This is IT until November!
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 17:50
Bumping for a bff :)
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 17:44
some sort of potato fritatta thingy and do the chicken as gougons?
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 17:41
Hurrah for some heat! (please remind me about this in August :D )
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Latest post on 07 March 2014 - 12:18
In law, how is pre-meditated even defined? one scenario is a murderer thinking he will murder someone in the future (tomorrow) so having rope/bin bags/other murdery-type equipment and plotting it all out, but another might think they are going to shoot someone one minute in the future through a bathroom door - how is the length of time determined for it to be pre-mediated or not?
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Latest post on 07 March 2014 - 07:32
I was thinking about this last night. The fact is, he deliberately shot *someone* - whether it be his girlfriend or the person he thought was breaking in to steal a bottle of shampoo. So on that basis, he is guilty of murder.
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 16:21
Do it for the troops, it's your duty. If there's an interval, use your time wisely.
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 16:16
Keep them occupied/keep filling up their glasses. :-P
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 16:14
If we are lucky the Mods will be at Eric Clapton so if it's a good TNT it will continue to a FMT with no interruption... ;D
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 16:08
Loooooooooool. I hope we get a good TNT tonight. It feels like a night for it. ;)
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 16:01
Must read thread-titles properly!!! :\:
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 15:56
ah OP, a result in a few hours. The power of EW. :)
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 15:41
not prone to BF problems It took me ages to work out this was Boy Friend and not Breast Feeding. LOL :D
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 15:01
She could also look into teaching English and work from some of those institutions. Age is no obstacle. :)
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:56
Try companies like PWC/KPMG/Deloitte etc. Other than that, positions in admin (Schools/offices etc)?
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:47
oh sorry, just read the vino bit
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:44
the arabian tea house in bur dubai is lovely, the afternoon tea is only 60 aed (so two can share) and the setting is really nice. :)
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:38
Just had to share a quote I got 5 minutes ago. Trying to smile sweetly and ignore..... cleaner to DS: Why you don't have a sister? You don't want sister? Maaa'm why he doesn't have sister? If you have sister you can get maid!
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:36
crazy day and crazy week.... :/: roll on tomorrow!!!
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Latest post on 06 March 2014 - 14:28
Gosh that must have been nightmare what with fog as well. EW's still good for up to date news. :)
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 17:09
I'm already clearing some space under the bed to hide things. You know, things you've 'had for ages' :D
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Latest post on 05 March 2014 - 15:48
I had just forgotten about this site and now you are making me open it again! It's all your fault!!!
 
 
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