Looking for friendly mums in Arabian Ranches!!

[KLH80]

Hi! Moving into Arabian Ranches next week with our 14 month daughter and one on the way. We've just relocated from the UK.

Really keen to hear of anyone happy to meet up and / or details on regular meet ups in the area. Look forward to hearing from you!

[bilkis]

Are u working at the school?

[KLH80]

Originally Posted by bilkis

Are u working at the school?

No, not working at the school

[toneson]

Originally Posted by KLH80

Hi! Moving into Arabian Ranches next week with our 14 month daughter and one on the way. We've just relocated from the UK.

Really keen to hear of anyone happy to meet up and / or details on regular meet ups in the area. Look forward to hearing from you!

We are moving out next month and Ranches is a possible for our list - 11 month old daughter. My wife won't be working and we are all quite sociable :-) - so once you've hit 4-5 posts you can send PM's - feel free to drop us a line!

[zovi]

Originally Posted by KLH80

Hi! Moving into Arabian Ranches next week with our 14 month daughter and one on the way. We've just relocated from the UK.

Really keen to hear of anyone happy to meet up and / or details on regular meet ups in the area. Look forward to hearing from you!

I'm moving Sept 8th my husband will be the one at home, but we have a 3 year old and looking at Motor City, would love to meet up if you want to when all settled

Good luck

[samsaleh77]

Originally Posted by KLH80

Hi! Moving into Arabian Ranches next week with our 14 month daughter and one on the way. We've just relocated from the UK.

Really keen to hear of anyone happy to meet up and / or details on regular meet ups in the area. Look forward to hearing from you!

Hi,

My name is Samantha and I just recently relocated from Australia on the 8th August. My husband has already been here for 6 months prior to our arrival. I have 3 kids, aged 6, 4 and 2. We are currently living in The Villa which is next to Silicon Oasis...not that far from Arabian Ranches. My two older kids will be starting school on the 4th September at Gems Wellington and my baby and I will be looking for ways to fill our days

Happy for you to contact me if interested.

Thanks Sam

[vantage]

Originally Posted by samsaleh77

Hi,

My name is Samantha and I just recently relocated from Australia on the 8th August. My husband has already been here for 6 months prior to our arrival. I have 3 kids, aged 6, 4 and 2. We are currently living in The Villa which is next to Silicon Oasis...not that far from Arabian Ranches. My two older kids will be starting school on the 4th September at Gems Wellington and my baby and I will be looking for ways to fill our days

Happy for you to contact me if interested.

Thanks Sam

just here too, and my daughter (7) is starting at GEMS Wellington Primary this year as well. 3 year old is 'allegedly at the top of the waiting list with sibling priority too. We'll see..!

[samsaleh77]

Originally Posted by vantage

just here too, and my daughter (7) is starting at GEMS Wellington Primary this year as well. 3 year old is 'allegedly at the top of the waiting list with sibling priority too. We'll see..!

Oh, that's fantastic. My 6 year old is a girl too, she will be starting in Year 1. I actually just contacted the school to find out whether we could have a tour so the kids can see where they will be going. Apparently we are all receiving an email shortly to advise of an open day on the 3rd September.

Where did you originate from?...How long have you been in Dubai?...I'm finding the hardest thing to adapt to is getting the courage to drive! I only have two weeks left for this to happen so I can make the school pick ups but the whole idea of driving on the opposite side of the car and not having a clue where I am is not making this hurdle an easier me! Is this something you are experiencing or experienced?...

[vantage]

Originally Posted by samsaleh77

Oh, that's fantastic. My 6 year old is a girl too, she will be starting in Year 1. I actually just contacted the school to find out whether we could have a tour so the kids can see where they will be going. Apparently we are all receiving an email shortly to advise of an open day on the 3rd September.

Where did you originate from?...How long have you been in Dubai?...I'm finding the hardest thing to adapt to is getting the courage to drive! I only have two weeks left for this to happen so I can make the school pick ups but the whole idea of driving on the opposite side of the car and not having a clue where I am is not making this hurdle an easier me! Is this something you are experiencing or experienced?...

From the UK.
Yes, have been driving on the wrong side of the car for a month now!

I spent the first few weeks without a car, scared witless in the back of taxis, and watching pileups out of the office window on Sh Za Rd, but when you actually get behind the wheel, it's not so bad.
Best tip for starters is not to worry if you miss a turning. Just go round again. You'll end up doing 15 miles for a 4 mile journey at times, but it beats scything across 6 lanes of traffic for an exit like everyone else!
The day to day routes (like commute / the school run / supermarket etc) become second nature very quickly, and you soon pick up the cues of manic behaviour. It's not been as bad as i anticipated!

[samsaleh77]

Originally Posted by vantage

From the UK.
Yes, have been driving on the wrong side of the car for a month now!

I spent the first few weeks without a car, scared witless in the back of taxis, and watching pileups out of the office window on Sh Za Rd, but when you actually get behind the wheel, it's not so bad.
Best tip for starters is not to worry if you miss a turning. Just go round again. You'll end up doing 15 miles for a 4 mile journey at times, but it beats scything across 6 lanes of traffic for an exit like everyone else!
The day to day routes (like commute / the school run / supermarket etc) become second nature very quickly, and you soon pick up the cues of manic behaviour. It's not been as bad as i anticipated!

Well that's pretty impressive seeing how you have only been here for a month! I'm hoping everything starts to look familiar soon and I can easily recognise roads and signs around my area soon for that day to day commute! like you said...I just have to do it!

Hopefully I will meet you soon in the parents lounge at the school while we are waiting for our kiddies to finish their day. I will be there daily because my son who is in KG2 finishes half hour before my daughter. Looks like our kids are fairly similiar in age so would be nice to meet up