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Forum: The Sand Pit
Jan 19th 2022, 4:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Charity shops

Thrift for Good - Times Square and mall on the palm do - Thrift for Good | ThriftforGood (https://thriftforgood.org/)
Otherwise, security/lifeguards/cleaners etc are generally very happy to take...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 27th 2021, 10:31 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,484
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Schools & Commuting in Dubai

I have personal experience as an ex-HES parent - yes it is an outstanding school. Lovely community school - Mr Wallace a fantastic head. Easy commute too and being close to the school really makes a...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 20th 2021, 10:10 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,484
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Schools & Commuting in Dubai

It is doable but fairly painful as you will be heading up the Al Ain road which is currently being upgraded - but is not a pleasant road to drive on! There are other schools closer to Al Safa 2 but...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 19th 2018, 5:24 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By mustang sally

Re: How to rent?

welcome!
Maybe add Jumeirah Park to your list - Dubai British school there and reasonable access to Sheik Z rd.

Manor House Primary in the Al Safa area is fairly new and therefore more likely to...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2018, 9:32 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By mustang sally

Re: How to rent?

I would wait until you get here as schools are such a subjective choice and you will want to go with your gut feel - both of you! Once you have a school place then find your home. I am with DXBtoDOH...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 15th 2017, 8:55 am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,408
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Moving to Dubai in Feb help with schools please

Dependent to a great extend on your daughter - however, DESC (IMHO) is head and shoulders over the others. Good for sport, performing arts, not a hot house but strong results, excellent leadership...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2017, 5:04 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,274
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Where to live!

No! Can't all be retirement age as there are schools down there!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 20th 2017, 4:54 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,274
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Where to live!

Thank you - will consider the flight paths - hadn't thought of it until mentioned here. More places to add to my list - fabulous (many thanks) - google maps is fast becoming my constant companion! ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 19th 2017, 5:23 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,274
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Where to live!

Sorry been off board for a few days! Thank you so much for all your replies ... so many lovely places to consider ... my list is getting longer! Budget - don't think it would stretch to either Eton...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2017, 5:35 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,274
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Where to live!

Thank you both. Pulaski ... will add to my research list! Christmasoompa - I have pm'd you.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 11th 2017, 3:01 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,274
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Where to live!

Thank you both.
Mikelincs - sorry, yes I do mean fee paying.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 11th 2017, 6:56 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,274
Posted By mustang sally

Where to live!

We anticipate moving back to the UK within the next couple of years ..but where to!?

Schooling is the vital decider - looking for both senior and junior independent schools (mixed/not academic...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 14th 2017, 6:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Options to take Australian Children to the UK - Mother with British Passport

Thank you so much. Your input has helped significantly. I will try and pay it forward as buying you a beer or a coffee not possible!
MS
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 12th 2017, 5:51 am
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Options to take Australian Children to the UK - Mother with British Passport

BritInParis ....Correct - born in a third country. School (senior) /uni/worked in the UK - all under my British passport. Parents initially still o/s though we always had a house in the Uk and then...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 11th 2017, 7:54 am
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Options to take Australian Children to the UK - Mother with British Passport

Thank you BritInParis for the quick reply.

No, my certificate of registration has no Section reference at all. Just Full name/DOB, Place and Country of Birth. There is a Ref no at the base and a...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 11th 2017, 5:53 am
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By mustang sally

Options to take Australian Children to the UK - Mother with British Passport

An upfront thank you to all who post advice on this forum. I have gone through as much as I can but am failing to find answers to my specific queries - so any guidance would be appreciated.

I hold...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 27th 2017, 7:47 am
Replies: 5
Views: 843
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Help for a mum

Hi!
There are lots of nurseries - some better than others. It may help to focus on the school for your KS1 child and the area you want to live in (ideally close to the school) as I certainly found a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2010, 4:03 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,189
Posted By mustang sally

Re: TV ... questions?!

How SyB? Are you downloading what you want to watch or have you turned your laptop into a channel receiver so to speak - and is that via another country or cable content plus more here?

All other...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 9th 2010, 7:34 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,189
Posted By mustang sally

TV ... questions?!

Started looking at our options of what to sign up to ... and how ... and now a tad confused!

Seems the most expensive option with the least amount of quality tv is Du and one of their premium...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 30th 2009, 1:19 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Dubai - primary schools

Thank you Kim, MM and Flowergirl... all information is very helpful.
Sorry for silence ... entire household been sick!
My shortlist so far is
Horizons
GEM Wellington Primary
Jumeriah Primary...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 19th 2009, 10:30 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Dubai - primary schools

Many thanks Kim. Info did help. My concern is if he has to redo the year as he will be coming back him to same school and would obviously prefer it if he rejoins friends.

MM - I've read before in...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2009, 9:41 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By mustang sally

Dubai - primary schools

Apologies if covering old ground but so much seems to change in a short space of time .... I have read past threads but needed to clarify:

Am I correct in saying that your child needs to finish...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 2nd 2008, 2:21 am
Replies: 172
Views: 14,919
Posted By mustang sally

Re: Cohabiting in the Middle East

With regard to visas etc - we are currently 'cohabitating' ... have been for over ten years and have no desire to get married ... however ... appreciate that if we get the job in the UAE it would...
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