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Dubai Mumsnetters

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HuffwardlyRudge · 16/05/2009 19:20

Are there enough of us to merit a Mumsnet Local page?

I'd be happy to do Tsarina duties if there are, but no point if there are only about 5 of us!

Any lurkers?

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sparkle09 · 14/09/2009 17:47

sorry to gatecrash and this may be a longshot but i may be travelling to Al Ain to visit my dad at xmas.

ill have my DS5 and DD2 with me and was wondering if anyone knows Al Ain and if there is anything to do with DC there?

i know we will probably visit Abu Dhabi and Dubai whilst there but its just Al Ain that we are unsure of.

thanks for your help.
xxx

MABS · 14/09/2009 18:51

been to al ain lots, where you staying? i live in uk.

barbiebigpants · 14/09/2009 18:51

jumeirahjane nope not ventured to bumps and babes yet, suffered a mc last time so im burying my head in the sand (and god knows there is plenty of it ) until my 20 week scan in 2 weeks....hopefully after a good scan ill start to believe this is happening and ill get around to such things!
I am starting yoga though, so should meet some other mummies to be....

sparkle not too sure on al ain but ill ask dh when he gets home...i have heard its nice there if that helps!

sparkle09 · 14/09/2009 19:01

dont know where im staying all i know is that it will be at my dads house. he used to live in buraymi but then move back over the border. its just my DP is nervous about taking the kids over. xxx

oftenpurple · 19/09/2009 06:49

Quite a bit to do in Al Ain, we often do weekend trips from Dubai. We call it the city of roundabouts! Lots of parks and museums, the zoo is very popular and lovely when it's a bit cooler. Jebel Hafeet is a lovely drive and stunning views, there's a hotel near the top for a bite to eat. Then the usual shopping malls, local eateries.

When are you planning on visiting? If it's the cooler months, October onwards then you should have no trouble entertaining your young ones. HTH.

foxytocin · 19/09/2009 07:51

barbie I don't know what kind of hospital you are looking for but if it is one that is baby friendly then the Al Wasl hospital in Dubai is as baby and breast feeding friendly as you will find in the ME. It is the government hospital. They also have an active breastfeeding group with lactation consultants etc. They are also not overly keen on keeping mums immobile so you are less likely to end up with a c-s. Also allow partners in the delivery room etc. I understand that some hospitals in the UAE have well over 50% c/s rate.

MABS · 25/09/2009 18:10

not in DXB next w/e are you Mumoverseas? am over with dd, only have your uk mobile tho x

escape · 05/10/2009 20:23

trying to plan a DXB meetup next week ladies, if you see the other thread ;)

barbie1 · 09/10/2009 08:06

where is the other thread????

JumeirahJane · 11/10/2009 08:36

here it is, Barbie

escape · 11/10/2009 09:15

Starmummy can't make this week or next, so looking at w/c 26th October - what dates best for all?

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