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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 10:15

BBC Weather website also says heavy rain and storms expected today. However, check back in an hour and it'll all be changed. Don't want to set myself up for disappointment, as would love a downpour to freshen everything up!

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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 10:25

Anyone know when it starts again?

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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 11:33

That's great! Thanks for that. Will pop down there. X

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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 11:29

Great, that will be great. Will email you now.

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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 16:42

Is it the same people that did it from there last year? As felt they were very overpriced compared to the sellers at Souk al Bahar and the place that used to be off Al Manara, plus not as fresh and was dead or rotting within a couple of days. Maybe just a bad batch I got, but put me right off. Out of interest, how much were the boxes and what did they contain? Maybe, I'll give them another bash.

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Latest post on 17 September 2011 - 15:28

We've booked the family restaurant at the Atlantis. They have several other restaurants, some are for children over 12, so no young kids if that's what you're after. They are not officially taking bookings for Christmas, but taking them for 25th December if you know what I mean!

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Latest post on 17 September 2011 - 14:15

We watched the Live from Hammersmith Odeon video the other eve. So, so funny! Have seen it loads of time and actually went to see him live there. Thanks for the heads up on the programme. He's great on these shows. Loved the World Tour of Scotland and the Australian one he did.

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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 09:37

We bought our 2 cats out with us from the UK over six years ago now (we sadly only have one cat now). I did everything from the UK end myself and was very straight forward. Firstly getting your cat's Rabies shot is the priority as you have to have the follow up blood test six weeks after the vaccination to confirm it has worked (they check the antibodies are there). Once this result has come back, and all the other regular vaccinations are up to date, then the Vet will issue a Pet Passport. Once this is done, contact DEFRA and explain where you are transporting your pet to (you can go this well in advance), they do ask for a travelling date (flight number etc.) but I hadn't booked by then, so was able to leave blank. You fill in this form and send it back (you can contact them by phone with your travel details). They then send you a new form with a section the Vet must fill in no more than 48 hours before you fly (as mentioned for the pre-travel check up). The Vet (not all Vets can do this, check your Vet is registered to sign off this form - usually at least one Vet in a practise will be able to go this) will sign off and stamp this form, and then you take form this and the Pet Passport to pet immigration (usually the cargo section of the airport), when you take them for the flight. I contacted Emirates directly and booked our cats on a flight, very straight forward. They charged by volume, not by weight. When booking they will want the dimensions of your pet carrier. So didn't need a company to do this for me. With regard to all the paperwork this end, I let Dubai Kennels and Cattery deal with it all. Was much easier to do this as I didn't have a clue. They collected the cats at Dubai airport and dealt with all the immigration paperwork etc. and we collected them from the cattery the next day. This all was a few years ago, so the UK end may have changed since. Overall, I found the whole procedure very straight forward, just give yourself plenty of time.

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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 09:24

I would be tempted to contact the police too. These maids are clearly neglecting the children and it's also a matter of time before an accident or worse happens, especially if around a swimming pool. However, if you get the opportunity to identify the parents, I'd let them know, I certainly would if my children were being treated like this. It's tempting to film these maids as evidence, but not sure what the legal status is on this?

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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 09:03

Good one DR! I have two young children (2 and 4 yes old) and would NEVER let them play in our communual hallway. They are noisy at times, but I wouldn't put this on my neighbours. Even when leaving our apartment, I tell them to 'keep the noise down as babies maybe sleeping etc...' and they are good 99% of the time! You are totally in your rights to complain and tell the maids to sod off! How rude sitting right on your doorstep, no way would I put up with that. It's a total breech of your privacy. The water under the door is a great idea!

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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 12:59

Seen them in Ikea.

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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 18:42

http://srilankabeachhouse.com/ Have never been there, but have friends (who have two small children) who have and said it was lovely. We plan to go there one day too.

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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 18:38

Unbelievable a company can cash-in on a tragedy in this way. Not surprised you were sickened by their email. My Dad worked for a US company in London. They had offices in the towers, and lost quite a few staff as their offices where very high up, so most couldn't get out.

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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 18:27

Funny how the OP will be concerning ppl for different reasons - for me, i'm perplexed that a 5 year old thinks a vitamin pill he is given by his mother once a day, is a sweetie that he can eat a whole packet of when he has a babysitter who he thinks has no discipline or authority... Aside of course from the obvious concern that we don't yet know if he has been checked by a medical professional... Easy to sit and judge of course - i really wish ppl wouldn't post these things...so hard not to comment lol Some vitamin pills do look and taste like sweeties. Boots chemist sell vitamins in the shape of Gummy Bears and I give my kids Bassetts mulitivitamins, which look like little orange jelly sweets. The main issue here is the babysitter MUST have realised these were vitamins, whether or not they look like sweets, the boxes are clearly obvious as to what they are.

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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 18:21

Your water pressure maybe low. We had the same problem with our washing machine. It turned out to be the water pressure being too low and not a problem with the machine at all. Maintenance fixed the pressure issue and W/M working perfectly now. As for the dishwasher, i'd check the rinse aid, salt and give the filter a good clean.

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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 18:13

We'd just got back from our Honeymoon. I turned on the TV (hadn't heard any news prior to that) and saw the news, only one plane had hit at that time. Only to watch live in disbelief the second plane hit the other tower. We sat at home and watched the whole event unfold on TV for the rest of the day.

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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 12:18

I would have thought the reason more expats return from Dubai is because in Dubai they are just that - expats, not emigrants. For the majority of people, English or otherwise, Dubai is not and cannot become a permanent residence by virtue of visa regulations, whereas other popular UK expat destinations - the EU or US or Australia do have mechanisms in place to allow people to settle permanently. Can't see why anyone would take issue with the original piece, it just states fairly obvious and bland facts. Didn't see anything "whiney" or negative about it. Exactly was I was thinking! Just looking at all the posts before I posted and you've explained it better than I could :-)

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Latest post on 10 September 2011 - 12:15

Can you call them and arrange payment over the phone?

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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 16:37

Received this from them: Sunny Greetings from Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa! Submerge yourself in the tranquility of our infinity pool and enjoy a romantic vista of rolling desert dunes. Children can also enjoy the experience, with the waterfall features in the dedicated children`s shaded pool, complimentary camel rides, falcon show and access to Kid`s Club DAY USE PRICES: WEEKDAYS (Saturday - Thursday) PER ADULT PER CHILD (4-11 years) Pool Access AED 275 AED 150 Pool Access including Al Forsan Lunch AED 350 AED 200 WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (Fridays ) Pool Access AED 275 AED 150 Pool Access including Al Forsan Lunch AED 500 AED 350 Includes the following: · Swimming Pool Access · Lunch in Al Forsan Restaurant, All inclusive of soft Drinks during meal time(Juices and all other beverages are charged additionally). · Access to Kids’ Club · Amenities by the pool (magazine, newspapers, fruit skewers, cold towels) · Use of the changing rooms, showers and personal secured lockers and unlimited towels · A Variety of Games and Fitness activities, including a 9-hole putting green, croquet, petanque, table tennis, volleyball · Camel ride (short ride) At 17.00-18.00 Hrs. · Falcon Show At 18.00-19.00 Hrs. Booking is not necessary for the Day pool Package and can avail the package upon Arrival in the Resort.

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