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Tazmin

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Latest post on 25 July 2014 - 14:04
Are you planning on getting married before Christmas? Unless u are married your Fiancé won't be able to sponsor you so you would have to do visa runs until you found a job, and it is illegal for un married people to live together ( tho it does happen). What type of role are you looking for? This will help us to guide you regarding job opportunities. Where will you Fiancé work be based? Depending if it's on or off island will depend on the best place for u to live
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Latest post on 25 July 2014 - 13:59
1. Apart from indoor play areas, that's pretty much all there is in Abu Dhabi even in winter. Most people are at the beach, at the malls, pools or water parks. The parks are watered with the same water! 2. Glass bottled water is expensive and as most of us use bottled water for cooking etc as well, would be very expensive. You can get filter for the showers and kitchen sinks etc but I doubt they would remove as many impurities as you would like. I would say IMHO that the UAE isn't for you, how would you have control over water at yr children's school, swimming lessons for example
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Latest post on 25 July 2014 - 13:49
I would say it's easily 20 mins when there is no traffic, which is like never :-). I used to work a few streets back from Wahda and it would take on average 30-35 mins. Some days it could take 1-1 1/2 hrs if there was an accident on Salam Strret. It's much quicker coming home though, prob less than 30 mins. Al raha beach is mainly apartments with a few townhouses, al raha gardens are the villas - these two areas are separated by a large busy highway, the main road to Dubai <em>edited by Tazmin on 25/07/2014</em>
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Latest post on 05 July 2014 - 20:56
It started in the shoe shop next to Costless, but quickly spread to Costless and damaged quite a bit of stock - not sure how long it will be out of action tho, but there are other branches in Abu Dhabi
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Latest post on 21 June 2014 - 07:46
The Primary is still closing, the Principal is moving to Capital School
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 20:22
Try Capital School, new british curriculum school FS1-year 6
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 19:30
Every concert I have been too at Yas the main act has started at 9.00pm, apart from the diva Madonna!! The gates "usually" open at 7.00pm with early doors getting access from 6 ish. Usually last for between 1 1/2-2 hours apart from the legend mr Paul McCartney who performed solid for 3 hours <em>edited by Tazmin on 22/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 20 May 2014 - 21:34
If you can get hold of a copy of the free magazine Abu Dhabi Weekly it has 2-1 vouchers in it this week for most viceroy hotel restaurants, in fact for most of Yas hotels and restaurants inc Ferrari work/Waterworld
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Latest post on 18 May 2014 - 15:54
Hi michaela, there are 4 villa villages in al reef Arabian, desert, meditterranian and contempory. There is also the apartment village that is called downtown. Each village has it's own pool, gym and most have parks. There is a shop in Arabian and desert and the large supermarket will open in August, eventually there will be coffee shops, dry cleaners etc and they could be any time (the building shells are complete). There is a takeaway restaurant in Arabian but all the malls closeby deliver etc. 10 minute drive gets you to waitrose, two new malls and yas island (where there are numerous bars and restaurants - 5 quid taxi ride! Al reef has a really good bus service which can get you into the city, beach, malls etc for 80p. There are a couple of streets that suffer from airport noise mainly in desert and Med, We live in Arabian and don't hear it much. Each villa has it's own car parking space (or 2 depending on the size of the villa) with plenty of additional spaces in the street. Been here 3 years now and wouldn't move back into the city. It will be a 10 min commute for your husband and if there isn't a school bus service there are plenty of people willing to share the school runs. If you have any further questions just ask :-)
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 13:39
Virgin in Dubai Mall have a good stock of the full range, including ones I hadn't seen before. Did seem odd to be buying coffee there tho
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Latest post on 20 April 2014 - 13:28
I did this flight last October, despite taking regular walks around the plane etc I was really sore when we landed. My knees, hips and bum really suffered. As I am vertically challenged I think not having the footrests any longer made it so much more uncomfortable. We have regularly done 14 hrs to New York etc and never suffered this much. Cant help with the kids side tho sorry
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Latest post on 10 April 2014 - 15:34
The ad I heard on the radio this morning said it was open for 2 more days
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 22:02
I'm classed as a newbie, even after well over 6 years?? ;-)
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Latest post on 28 March 2014 - 21:56
Our british curriculum school (not high fee range) pays 4,500 aed
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Latest post on 27 March 2014 - 21:23
Drove through them thinking WTH, would have stopped and grabbed a few but looked a little on the small size, was still seeing them on the road well after motor city
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Latest post on 15 March 2014 - 07:11
Mincepie, the road to the waterpark is open but you need to access yas island through the tunnel near al zeina (takes you passed the hotels)
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Latest post on 12 March 2014 - 19:58
Out of interest, when did he become *big* in the UK? Seriously, I am interested. I lived there from 03-08 -- then moved here -- and he was pretty small potatoes then, so if it's in the last few years, good on him. He's got a certain something, I have to say. we moved here 2008 and still love him, can't wait to see him. JT and JB in one week = bliss
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Latest post on 08 March 2014 - 20:06
Thanks for all of the replies. Tazmin - I am asking on behalf of a friend of mine who has passed on her email address so you can send her the info. Her email is [email protected], many thanks! Email has been sent if you want to remove her email address
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Latest post on 08 March 2014 - 14:58
We are currently recruiting for primary teachers for a new british curriculum school. If you post your email I can send you the details
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Latest post on 21 February 2014 - 18:24
Just stocked up with red oxo cubes in park n shop DIP, they also had the squeeze tubes. Small things that made me happy today :-)
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Latest post on 18 February 2014 - 22:09
Is it the usual HSBC book that covers the whole of the UAE? Is it worth collecting?
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 22:37
Most main acts on yas tend to start at 9.00pm ( apart diva madonna)
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 23:18
If it's a mechatronic issue he says 3,000 Gbp is about right, it's not a cheap issue. Are there any independent VW specialist in Dubai? The jerking could be down to the clutch pack, as it has 2, depending on when the jerking happens. A new transmission would you well over 20k! He said have you priced up ordering the price from the uk and getting it shipped over then fitted, it would take then minimum coding at a agent
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 22:06
My DH is a VW master technician, I will ask him when he gets home
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Latest post on 07 February 2014 - 22:21
Any recent sightings?? Just had to use some from Australia that just weren't the same, I miss my little silver cubes
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 11:28
One of the hotels on yas island, they do packages that include the Waterworld and Ferrari world
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 08:16
We got ours in Geant, was a few years ago now though. Works really well
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 13:58
Looks like he has fled to Australia with his family after loosing his job, had to fly cattle class as well
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Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 22:42
Try posting in the Abu Dhabi forum, Nord own the British international school Abu Dhabi (BISAD) there. Rocky start but seems "ok" now, maybe they have learnt from their first Middle East experience.
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Latest post on 28 December 2013 - 02:45
My dh downloaded a template of the internet and cut mine down to nano no problem, works a treat. We also got me a converter so I can transfer the nano sim into my other phone
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 10:33
Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond, I now have so many options. Think I am going to go and sit in a book store and work my way through the list and see which ones I think will appeal to her. Might have to buy a few of those for myself, quite a few there I didnt read as a child
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 11:59
Tazmin, I think amazon have a book list for relevant ages so just do a search on books for 10 year olds. Ok, so I just googled and its a book list for ages 9-11 and is very comprehensive. You wouldn't have to buy from them just use it as a guide. I have been fancying the David Walliams ones for a few weeks now. edited by DesertRose1958 on 18/12/2013 I used the amazon search option before posting on here, I just got slightly overwhelmed by the 75 pages of options :-)
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 11:41
Just doing a quick look on amazon. Would the Tracy beaker books also be suitable for her age? As you can tell I am clueless :-)
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 11:03
Thanks for these recommendations, the Fudge books sounds perfect as she has a 3 yr old sister so I am sure she will relate to those :-)
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Latest post on 06 December 2013 - 18:49
Timing depends on where the hotel is ie. if it's on yas island it's less than an hour drive from Dubai, if on the corniche it would take 1 1/2 hours. Yas is a very simple drive from Dubai and the hotels are easy to fine, not so much if the hotel is in the city centre
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 21:15
I am really longing for some rain in Dubai at present! Heavy rain on the Dubai to Abu Dhabi highway this morning :-). Proper puddles and all
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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 20:38
St Regis on saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi or park Hyatt next door, stunning beaches. Baniyas island hotel (can't remember the name of the hotel) the island is a nature park with no cars. http://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/hotels/features/42543-a-weekend-on-sir-bani-yas-island#.Un0UUcsgGK0 edited by Tazmin on 08/11/2013 <em>edited by Tazmin on 08/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 October 2013 - 16:47
Excellent, thank you
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Latest post on 20 October 2013 - 08:46
Centre parcs in the uk used to be good (not been for many years tho), good facilities, restaurants, pools etc but very nature orientated
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Latest post on 12 October 2013 - 20:23
Entertainer vouchers aren't valid during Eid, so don't let that guide your option. Congrats to yr ds
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Latest post on 12 October 2013 - 08:45
Yas Waterworld is excellent for young children, has a big splash area for them.
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Latest post on 09 October 2013 - 17:36
Of monsters and men are on at 7.30 pm and the killers on at 9.30 pm
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Latest post on 09 October 2013 - 08:24
I drove past it last week, they were just finishing off the landscaping. Looks very close to being ready, well at least phase 1
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 12:16
It's stocked in places like selfridges, house of Fraser, bank etc. young and modern, urban designs, average brand not exactly known for is watches tho, in fact I don't think I have ever seen one. More known for funky bags and jackets <em>edited by Tazmin on 07/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 11:37
Emovers are good, my company use them, no problems so far. I don't see their invoice so not sure of the cost tho.
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 09:39
..but we must still wait for the official moonsighting and the Ministry of Labour announcement before this is all confirmed unfortunately Our company PRO mentioned last week that we should get confirmation (or as near as) today as its the start of the lunar month, maybe that's why KSA announced it last night
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 09:07
Unfortunately this still isn't confirmed as we will still need to wait for the moon sighting committee to convene, although it does seem to lean towards the Tues, Wed and Thursday being off, as the private sector wouldn't receive Arafat day as a holiday. It's Monday for Arafat day, then 2 days for Eid (tues and wed) for private sector "Eid Al Adha holidays in October are to begin, according to Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (Iacad), on Monday, October 14 - the Waqfat Arafat day. They will, thus, be off from October 14, Monday until Wednesday, the 16th. Private sector employees will return to work on Thursday, the 17th." <em>edited by Tazmin on 06/10/2013</em>
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Latest post on 06 October 2013 - 07:16
Excellent, so it will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday off for the private sector. Eid Mubarak :-)
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 21:44
My 5 yr old got sooooo much more out of yas than aqua venture, she loved it. Personally as an adult I prefer wild wadi, I just love the upwards slide rides
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Latest post on 03 October 2013 - 13:04
Steve Madden has some grey mid calf ones in at the moment, not very authentic tho
 
 
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