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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:22
Chelle we are feeling quite warm too! Same tower. Our ac is normally awesome so calling up to see if anyone knows what is going on. They say it's a building wide problem. They think it will be fixed soon, take that with a grain of salt!!! ;)
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 19:12
Chelle we are feeling quite warm too! Same tower. Our ac is normally awesome so calling up to see if anyone knows what is going on.
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 19:46
Toshi at mellennium do some eat drink but not sure about Saturday
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Latest post on 29 September 2012 - 11:53
Awesome game, better if Eagles won ;) but hey. Was down at Nezassui great atmosphere. Love AFL best game in the world, now just counting down til end of Feb when it starts again!
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 20:56
Teacher would probably be happy to have you out of her class ;)
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 19:13
Sounds good Polly! Note went up about the delayed works on the pool, implying the company that was contracted was no more. The note said they'd contracted someone else and this week there have been loads of guys down there and the work has been moving at an incredible rate, lol. Looks nearly done, but I am no expert!!!
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 05:32
There are a few schools that pay up to 20,000dhs + benefits depending on status for regular teachers with some experience. As others have said, it varies greatly between schools. Different schools also have different levels of benefits and different rules about who is eligible for them.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 06:35
Oooh hope the pool is sorted soon, I'm possibly moving there next week. Just waiting (and waiting..) for my school to confirm it. There are 2 pools shelders, the other one is still open. Even if you live right up this end it's less than a 5 minute stroll along the podium level to get there. Still wish they would get it all sorted though!
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 19:13
I went to aramex something from the UK a few weeks ago and they told me not to seal it as it would be checked. I didn't use their services in the end!!
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 18:35
Crouqets are also nice but not as good as those little heart attack balls.
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 18:25
I keep ordering the spicy sausage one. Didn't like the chicken pesto one. Have you tried the tiny little cheese balls??? They must have about 1000 calories in but they are so delicious!!!
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 17:37
Rossivivo will be the death of me I am sure....
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 17:36
They had not retiled, they took up the tiles, then put the black sealing stuff on, the filled it (I assume for testing). So it was nowhere near finished, it looked really odd black and full. Then they drained it, a guy was there tileing the edges but that also seems to have stopped now. Hmm Thai is my fave, I hope it's nice!
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 10:05
Don't go!!! Hehe. One door closes another opens. Exciting to be off and doing something new, but we'll miss you!
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 10:02
The reason DC get good results is because it is a selective school: the kids that go there can loosely be compared to grammar school kids in the UK and therefore should be getting good results. [u'>[b'>If you want to know if a school is good what you should be looking at is value added. How much better are kids achieving compared to a standardised predictor? Although I doubt schools are going to share that info with you.[/b'>[/u'> As for the original question, it doesn't just depend on the school it depends on the teacher. Some schools which are perceived to be amongst the best in Dubai have teachers which range from outstanding to down right incompetent. Same for the not so well thought of schools..... ETA some kids return to the UK for A levels so that they stand a better chance of getting cheaper university fees. edited by summer breeze on 30/08/2012 edited by summer breeze on 30/08/2012 [u'>You think they have that here? :\:[/u'> edited by spongemonkey on 31/08/2012 You think they don't?
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Latest post on 09 August 2012 - 08:13
BM I think you must have been inside all summer.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 20:05
We went to the Thai place, I cant remember how posh it was but I think even Saffron was more shoes and jeans would probably be ok. Have you got the entertainer? Pretty sure there are vouchers in there. We are going again soon and will probably just have room service by our pool. Enjoy and report back! Space in the fridge, but as per uaual not a great fridge so better if it goes in coldish. <em>edited by TOLB on 08/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 19:02
Sweet and sour p!g's trotters. <em>edited by TOLB on 08/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 18:56
I usually put the wine in the suitcase in a coolbag.. Hehe. For a minute I thought thay had gone through your suitcase FF!
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 18:53
Did they have chicken's heads or gizzards?? I am laying off the Chinese for a while, lol.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 18:43
Have you tried any of the Thai from Ming Bowl amkcbrandon ?
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 18:24
I tried the pizza from Rossivivo the other night (it's in one of the SZR towers nearby). Delivery was SO fast, 19minutes I am not kidding you. I am no big fan of pizza but it was nice, thin crust, the Diavolo I really liked. The croquettes were tasty (if a bit naughty!) Has anyone triend the feet/massage place round the back yet? And has anyone found recycling close by?
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 18:15
Yes there is a mini bar, usual prices if not more expenssive. We always take our own. Check in is 3pm and there is no main pool area. You can use the beach cub before hand if you wish, it's about 20mins away (hot now though!) You can also use the spa area which is usually incuded (facilities only) which I quite like, it's called the rainforest experience and has a big pool (indoor) and many different jacuzzis, saunas and other bits and pieces. I would do this before check in or after check out.
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Latest post on 08 August 2012 - 12:59
Ahem. This reminds me of the prom dress thread!
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Latest post on 06 August 2012 - 18:53
I often wonder how people decide to use capital letters..
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Latest post on 06 August 2012 - 15:02
Ramadam! Although I hear that more than I see it.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 19:45
We said the same emlsnre, he kept on talking about it too!
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 15:19
searching pantry.
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 14:54
I've done a few things on Social Circles, kayaking and the like. Lots of really friendly people and a good way to get out and do different things. <em>edited by TOLB on 05/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 14:35
If there was something decent on I'd come with!!! Oops better fix mistakes Simples is watching ;) <em>edited by TOLB on 05/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 14:33
Yes that was a good one Simples! Looking forward to some good new releases, I wonder what's coming up?
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 14:26
I dont have any problem with tap water although we usualy drink bottled. Wondering if people who are super strict also brush their teeth with botttled water?
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Latest post on 05 August 2012 - 14:21
I was looking at this too. Let us know what you thought if you go! Is it just me or are there hardly any good movies on at the moment?
 
 
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