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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 12:32
Hi, I'm brand new to Dubai only been here for four weeks, we are off to the Atlantis on Saturday for Iftar as we have been invited by one of my husband's arabic colleagues. Please could someone advise on the appropriate dress code for a woman. As a woman having that dress panic don't want to be dressed inappropriately, is it quite formal? Hi Kellylou and welcome to Dubai! I am sorry I can't really answer your question (I could guess but I am not 100% sure). If you don't get any replies here, just start a new thread and you will get lots of input. :)
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 10:56
I always go for books for 1st birthday.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 19:03
Hi Shellly, yes, there definitely is and it is quite a lovely one. When DS1 was 9 months old I opted to do an overnight stay just so that we could re-group. It is the Crowne Plaze Changi Airport. Try one of the cheap hotel booking sites as I think it was a bit pricey - but honestly, well worth it!
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 13:23
2200. That would be 1800 salary and 400 food allowance.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 13:16
Hi All, I understand from most reviews that Dr. Elsa has performed more C-section births than natural births. Or am I wrong ??? Because I really want a natural birth ... I already feel scared of C-section ! There could be valid reasons why an Ob has high c-section rates. Take myself for example, I am on my third pregnancy and will need a c-section. I asked around a lot and discovered that Dr Elsa is very good at c-sections (good stitching and follow up scar mgt etc) and so that is one of the main reasons why I opted to go with her. If a Dr has a good reputation for something, patients will always seek them out.
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Latest post on 17 August 2011 - 08:59
There's nothing! Was advised that the tap water is "dead" as it is desalinated so it has nothing in. For kids it's best to use nestle water (advise from GP) as it has the lowest sodium content and it contains fluoride Nestle water does not have a low sodium content. It is also debatable whether fluoride is a good thing. In Australia they have suddenly stopped adding it (without explanation). Google it and you will see there is a lot of literature on the harmful effects of flouride. I use ARWA for my LO's. It actually does have low sodim but still contains fluoride.
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 19:34
My super organised daughter bought a receipts file from Kikki K-think there is one at Dubai Mall-she also bought a bills organiser and one for appliance brochures and warranties-and a wedding planner etc-loves their stuff! Not sure what the range is like here but worth a look hee hee, she sounds EXACTLY like my sister :)
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 19:56
I always take dried fruit too.
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Latest post on 15 August 2011 - 13:05
Love, love, love Dr Elsa! Sorry to hear some of you are having trouble getting appts with her. How easy/hard is it to get an appt with her for a second pregnancy? By this I mean, if she delivered your first baby, do you get priority to get an appt with her for your second pregnancy? Reason I ask is because in Australia, with some Ob/Gyn's, you do. Thanks! Hi Shellly, For second pregnancy it would be easy peasy. The "hold up" is just for new patients (well, that's how it works in OZ at least....):)
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 19:33
Dr Rosalie Sant.
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Latest post on 14 August 2011 - 09:14
Hi nix.dubai. I have just managed to get an appt with Dr Elsa as well. I have been waiting for 3 months though and they have just called me back now. I will be 26 weeks by the time I actually see her in September and I am pregnant with twins. I believe if you call now that she isn't taking patients until December, but not 100% sure if this info is correct.
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 12:59
The Night Safari at Singapore Zoo is a MUST!!!!
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Latest post on 13 August 2011 - 08:54
bumping this as it is getting "lost"
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 13:20
I think you would be fine on 60k/month too.
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Latest post on 10 August 2011 - 08:31
I am 42 with 2 boys, youngest is 8. I would like to have a girl. has anyone any experience of gender selection? I know it can be done here and the legalities are fine if you already have same *** children. How exactly does it work in practise? I read an article in the paper a couple of years ago about this (try searching on Gulf News "gender selection"). There are different types that you can do and they have different % success rates. Check some of the Fertility clinics out for info (I think it was Dubai Gyne and Fertility Clinic mentioned in the article - but I am sure some of the others do it too).
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 12:18
Wow, that is unbelievable, I will have to let DH know. I am aware that the ASX has crashed but wasn't following the dollar. Interesting..... Sorry, I don't know what will happen next but I look forward to reading some replies
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Latest post on 09 August 2011 - 08:45
I opted not to have TB when I delivered my DS2 at Al Wasl. Lets just say that they were not impressed but too bad! I went to see Dr Keith Nicol who I really trust and he didn't seem to think it was necessary.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 20:31
Thanks. SuzyDuzy, I feel the same way, but I think DH is handing the cash over a week early. Oh well, if it all goes pear shaped he will NEVER hear the end of it!!!!
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 20:29
I had the twins at 38. Would you have more? I mean twins are a real handful and I can only imagine so much more difficult to deal in those first years. No. The twins are numbers three and four - so in total, I have DS1 - 6, DD1 - 2 and DD/DS2 - almost 1. That is enough!!! Guiness, I am in the same boat. We decided to go for number three at the beginning of the year, and, low and behold I am 5 months pregnant with twins. I am really worried about how I will cope as I currently have a 3 year old DS and an 18 month old DS. I need to hire some help - fast! Tru Blu, if you want to have a chat, send me an email at [email protected] Thanks. You've got mail. You can delete your email.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 19:40
I had the twins at 38. Would you have more? I mean twins are a real handful and I can only imagine so much more difficult to deal in those first years. No. The twins are numbers three and four - so in total, I have DS1 - 6, DD1 - 2 and DD/DS2 - almost 1. That is enough!!! Guiness, I am in the same boat. We decided to go for number three at the beginning of the year, and, low and behold I am 5 months pregnant with twins. I am really worried about how I will cope as I currently have a 3 year old DS and an 18 month old DS. I need to hire some help - fast!
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 12:09
Okay, thanks. I will check about Rera.
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Latest post on 08 August 2011 - 08:20
Yes a tenant pays because they are living in the house - in the UK tenants pay council tax don't they and I am sure other similar taxes apply in other countries? In Australia the landlord pays the rates, not the tenant (not having a whinge, just stating a fact ;)) <em>edited by Tru Blu on 08/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 08:08
www.booking.com has some flash deals on at the moment - have a look today before they end! [url=http://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=339530&selected_currency=AED&flash_deals=1&country=ae&label=350_country_ae_350base&utm_source=flashdeals&utm_medium=email350&utm_name=_country_ae&utm_content=_350base&emk=2LLFHHAHZ9'>Flash deals UAE [/url'> Fab link. Thanks for sharing :)
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Latest post on 05 August 2011 - 07:43
My husband has been offered a job in Dubai with no schooling subsidy. Is this normal, as schooling is so expensive? total pay package offered is approx 27000aed monthly (this includes all allowances ie housing). Is it be possible to live in dubai on this wage as well as putting two 5yr olds thru school. I plan on getting a job once I get the kids settled, how hard is it for women to get a job in the middle east? edited by NZfamily on 04/08/2011 Personally, I think 27,000 is too low. If you are going to have to pay school fees, housing etc..... you just wont get by on that. I would think a minimum of about 32,000. How many children at school do you have?
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Latest post on 05 August 2011 - 07:15
I sent me children to my Parents-in-law for two weeks as a favor for them ( and the kids) When we skyped the kids this afternoon, my MIL had thought it would be a good idea to get my son's hair cut without asking me. He had beautiful long hair. I am fuming, Would you be upset? Unacceptable. Let her get away with it this once, but let her know, NOW, how you feel and that if she does it again, there will be big dramas! Edited to add: My MIL gave DS1 his first taste of solids!!!! Now that nearly sent me over the edge!!!! <em>edited by Tru Blu on 05/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 13:20
All the best Lemondrops! I hope you have wonderful times ahead :)
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 11:14
Licensed - hmmmm, In the Movenpick Hotel there is a lovely restaurant (called West Beach or something) on the ground leve. Would be nice for you and DH. Licensed too. Also, Pachanga in the Hilton is good. No need to sit down and have a full meal, you can sit in the lounge and order tapas all night. Frankies is a goodie too.
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 08:10
At least the little love is safe now. She will be traumatized for a very long time. How awful. I read an article on a Sydney news website this morning that said something about her high-profile Business man father doing voice recognition programmes etc for several government's around the world.... I was trying to figure out if the journalist was implying that there could be a connection.
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 07:59
Coincidentally the episode of Sherlock that just ended on BBC1 featured people being forced to wear explosive devices... Yeah - sometimes I wonder if TV/MOVIE content gives people these sick ideas, I am sure it contributes (not to mention all of the junk on the internet and some of the sick video games out there!)
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 07:55
I saw a big chunk of it while I was back in Aus recently. I love it and am firmly addicted too. Unfortunbately we don't have BBC Lifestyle, last time they aired it on MBC4 (they are showing re-runs of last season at the moment) fingers crossed they will show this next season too.
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 15:00
Very upsetting and disturbing. I will be following this and hoping and praying this young girl gets through this ordeal alive. :(:(:(
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 12:22
Been cooking since 12pm and just got to relax now after clearing the table. Our iftar menu was: Starter- Lentil Soup Main Course- Couscous with caramalized onions and veggis and meat on top Side dishes- chicken kifta, peppered chicken, chicken tika, puff pastry stuffed with spanich and feta cheese and greek salad Dessert- Morrocan sweet that looks like a snake, its stuffed with rosewater and pistachios, first time i made it but it was delicious mmmm, (cuts another piece) Wow - sounds delish:)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 08:04
We used James Berry to draw up an interim guardianship document, this ensures the kids are looked after by our nominated guardian rather than polide custody etc, until such time the permanent guardian can arrive here. Do you know what the cost of this was? Also, did James Berry just draw up a guardianship doc or did they insist on doing an entire will? TIA
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 12:49
Sorry I can't help but maybe post this in bumps and babes. There is bound to be some ladies with experience browsing that forum.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 08:41
Finky, you know you have to let her go. Don't draw it out. Telling a young girl that she is fat is beyond shocking. Protect your daughter from her stupidity and send her packing. Out with the old, in with the new.
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 18:17
DAMAN regional plan
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 12:30
heart burn and varocise veins!!!!!:(
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 17:36
We lived at Marina Sail for 12 months and I really liked it too. Avoid Manchester Tower at all costs. Fire Alarm goes off all hours of the day and night. I had a friend who had to get out of there.
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 15:03
Thanks Ladies
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 13:55
Hiya ... Im interested .. Can you please send me an email at zee12 at hotmail dot com and let me know once you have so I can take the email adress off.. many thanks You've got mail ;)
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 13:24
I have been wating to fast over Ramadan ever since I moved here. Unfortunately I have either been pregnant or breastfeeding so not advisable. Perhaps next year although I may be breastfeeding then!:\:
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 12:18
Great! And whatever you do, don't let your guard down. It will be 6+ months before you are out of the "action" phase, even though your cravings may have diminished there will be hidden temptations . MaxinDubai - really sorry for your loss, that is really sad:(
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 08:18
Wow thanks Ladies. I will forward the link to DH.
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 13:39
I am right there with you!!! Finding it most difficult. If all ese fails I will go through an Agency (which I was trying to avoid).
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 18:15
So long, farewell!!!!! Enjoy Jordan and thank you for the lovely post :)
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 17:45
It is on the high-end for sure. Perhaps you could start her on 3000 and then say that you will do a review in 6 months time??? That would seem fair to me.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 14:55
The Samover Lounge at Arabian Court for sure. It is a lovely High Tea, my favorite!!! Enjoy:)
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 14:50
I really like the Grand Grill at Habtoor Grand (for dinner NOT brunch). It is close to JBR and has a lovely ambience.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 12:44
Awwww congrats Alicia, all the best to you and your baby girl!!! TruBlu, I also have twins!!! Are you prepared for what's coming along??? No, I am petrified to be honest!! I have a 17 month old and another one who has just turned 3. I will have four under 3.5!!!! How have you found it?
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 08:44
Congrats Alicia. Fabulous news! I am pregnant at the moment (with numbers 3 AND 4). I know it is always a good feeling when they arrive safe and sound. Enjoy your beautiful newborn!
 
 
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