5th Wedding aniversary ... any suggestions ??

I think it will be best for you to serve your wife with your own hand made food and at night you sit on your bed as your wife was sit on first night, asked her to come in room as you came and enjoy the night in new way. HAVE A NICE DAY WISH U and ALL YOUR FAMILY THE BEST and MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU WITH HIS BLESSINGS.

And I think I will make my hubby follow your way adeel :-)

Congrats once again.

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well good for you adeel

i'm gonna celebrate our anniversary this year in beirut, and god only knows how many options i have there:) like 1500 or more places to go :)

Yalla!

your way!!

Once again many congrats...

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u owe me something - Ungaare waz my suggestion, remember !

a blessing (dua) will do too :)

glad u had a fantastic day !

adeel, really pleased for you, glad you both had a good time :-)

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Thanks guys for all your valuable suggestions :)

I went to Ungaare finally and loved the place and food. It was very nice, the ambiance was excellent and it's a good place. We enjoyed the food and the service was excellent.

After that we went to Häagen-Dazs and had lots of ice cream and took a walk at corniche and it was awesome.

Then finally I bought her the gift and she was flattered and I guess I made her happy, so mission accomplished.

Thanks again for all your kind suggestions :)

Adeel Ali

I know how you feel Soniya, I absolutely love my son with all my heart, but I'm desperate to go back to work again too :-)

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Snessy, sometimes we have to go according to their (kids)timings..I have tried almost all tricks but all proved futile in my case..Well its my bad luck..lolzz..Neways, i m enjoying my motherhood..Just want my baby to get mature soon so that i shld start working again..

it's a trick that's been tried and tested on me and my sis by our parents ;-) keeping us awake during the day was not by force,though.we were just kept extra busy.they used to play with us or allow us to watch extra TV or take us out in the afternoon to the park.so by 7:30pm or 8pm,all we wanted was to hit the bed :-D and then it was just them by themselves for the rest of the evening ;-) planning to imbibe the same in my life too :-D he he!

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Will definitely try tips from all of you. Wish me luck:-)

No worries Khanan & drmana, it took me a long time to get my 2 year old into a routine and I still have to go through it everytime we go back to the UK or come back here because of the time difference.

I would also suggest giving a bath before bed, it relaxes them and they understand after a while that after a bath I must go to bed.

I'm not an expert, far from it, but this works for me. It's different for all children, you have to do what works best for you :-)

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especially 2 year old and so cute and full-of-life !

i♥pakistan ,

Actually I end up being more tired than him everyday. Babies are full of energy.:-)

Saggi... that is so cruel ... but a good trick ... drmana dance all day wid the baby - play games ... and who knows ... after the baby sleeps that night .. u may want to sleep as well !

Thanks Snessy. Am trying but babies seem to have their own mind these days. Or maybe my nearly 2years baby boy is one of the stubborn ones. Oh, how I long for those peaceful evenings. Hope I succeed soon.

will try this one.

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If he falls asleep, wake him up. You've got to be cruel to be kind :-)

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Yes Khanan, you are Right. By boy insist on staying awake on the day we want him to sleep early. :-(

How old is your child? You've got 3 weeks to get your child into a better sleeping routine. It's not easy, but it is possible.

I would suggest skipping afternoon naps and wake your child up earlier than they're used to. They'll then start going to bed earlier in the evenings. It may not work for the first few days, but they'll soon settle into a routine. In fact, you'll be better off long term, this would make your life alot easier if you had every evening to yourselves. Quality time as a couple is just as important as a family.

Hope this helps! :-)

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Easier said than done Saggi.

He would anyhow sleep in the afternoon .Even if I keep him out of bed,He would fall asleep in the carpet. And after that, it up to midnight or more that he wants to play. :-(

They won't sleep on that day!

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on that day,keep the baby awake somehow all day long....he/she will be fast asleep by late evening... :-P

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OK people, I do not need name of any restaurants or suggestion on any gifts. Just tell me how am I to make my baby sleep before we are sleepy. Our 3rd anniversary is after 3 weeks.So any good advise would be appreciated.:-)

Adeel... the name is Italian "La Veranda" ... well, not only pasta ... they have pizzas' :) but ... call them up at SDH&R and find out ... i know their speciality is italian food - i have tried just that there !

http://www.qatarliving.com/reviews/restaurants/italian/la-veranda-restaurant

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La Veranda don't offer anything other than Italian? I thought they offer international cuisine. If they only have pasta in their menu ... it's out of my list.

Let me know please :)

Adeel Ali

Khanan,i'd do exactly the same thing.and for those who live alone here,they can leave the kid/s at a friend's place for a while.makes sense to me.it's just one day of freedom....and that,IMHO,isn't asking for too much!

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with the Dada and Dadii..

Good thread for me too , as our anv is approaching too.

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Oh Soniya, you work way too hard. You should get hubby to look after the little one, whilst you spoil yourself, you need a night off. :-) xx

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soniya, you really need a break :)

Yalla!

all i can say is 'if there is a will there will be a way'

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in that case Saggi, u must try it out ... i perfer it over Chingaari !

good choices Adeel... but i thought u dont like pasta ... La Veranda has all italian food and their pasta is yumm - the view is awesome !

have a lovely day ... do tell us how it went ... don't forget the flowers ...

my personal opinion ... a wife is okay without a gift ... but no flowers on wedding anniversary or birthdays ... i can't imagine :)

This is what reality is adeel..Whatever people have written here, i m not agreed with them at all..We women have to look after all household chores which leaves really less timing for ourselves..The day the anniversery arrives, we are still indulge in the same activity no matter we try hard to get rid of some works..I m not referring the couples who r still living alone..Its practically impossible for those who r having babies..I have forgot to think about myself since last 2yrs, the day my baby born..Candle night dinner, wedding album, indulge in romantic conversation are all like a FAIRY TALE after having babies..Since u r married as u just said, the least that u can do is to go out in ne good hotel..And i really wish that ur kid shld be mature enough to sit quiet for sometime..

I m not against of ne such celebrations, but if u will think it practically, its impossible..

So just go out in a really gud hotel, have a proper supper and gift her what she likes most..

http://marriage.about.com/cs/anniversaries/a/wedannivideas.htm

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Thank you so much guys .... I really appreciate a lot. I was not expecting these many suggestions :)

Thanks again. I am considering the following restaurants for dinner, and as far as the gift is concerned, I will buy her some nice shades, as she lost her last month:

1) Ungaare (Ezdan Towers)

2) LA Veranda (Sheraton)

3) Pirates Cove (Sheraton)

Now help me in deciding one of these .... :)

And by the way, I agree with Sonya. My son also sleeps after making both of us sleep :D

so spending the day at home might not turn out to be as great as we plan ...

Adeel Ali

i haven't been there....the one plush place i've been to is Chingaari at Ramada....didn't find anything special about the food there.okay so the ambience was good.nothing else.i'd enjoy my food better from Bombay Chowpatty :-D

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LOL Soniya, you have to make time. If they can go out for a romantic meal, they can have a romantic evening in too. I know what you mean about getting the children to bed, but I try to get my little boy in bed for 7.30pm, so hubby & I have time to ourselves in the evening.

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oh well, i for one, love expensive gifts....

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for the quick link !

have u been there ?

well said snessy, i wrote a piece of music and played it for her on our anniversary. just can't remember which one it was :D

Yalla!

snessy, is it possible to take out the wedding album and put the babies for sleep early?? Buddy, i have hardly taken out my wedding album in my 6yrs of marriage...And my baby, OMG,sleeps after we both fell asleep..lolzzz

If she loves you, expensive gifts won't cut it, she'd prefer you to spoil her with attention.

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Spend the weekend in Dubai, stay in Burj Alarab ,and surprise her with a Rolex watch… tell me the result after ;)

Ok why dont you begin with that:

- Send her flowers on her work or house wherever she is

- Take tomm as an emergency leave from work

- Book at Al-Sharq Village a delux room for tonight with

a bottle of champaign

- have dinner at any of the Hotel's fancy restaurants

- buy her sth Diamond as women adore Diamonds

- tomm. morning have your breakfast and use the spa its

amazing

honestly she'll be totally amazed

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I agree with phoenix2009! Get out your wedding album video/dvd and reminisce ;-)

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http://www.qatarliving.com/reviews/restaurants/other/ungaare-world-cuisine

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best celebration after 5 years is at home, put children in bed early, do your wife a nice dinner, and spend the whole night talking and remembering all beautiful moments of your life together, you'll score a big time at the end ;)

p.s. don't forget some lavender candles in bed room:)

Yalla!

I gonna try it for sure the resturant at Ezdan,,

Happy Wedding Anniversary !

I had my 5th last year..

Celebrated at Inter-con...the whole day....

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Ungaare Restaurant ?

or Angaare ?

Can u plz give the location ?

if u like Indian/Pak dishes... u must try out Ungaare Restaurant !

She will feel like a royalty there ...

and the prices are very reasonable ...

give her something which will make her excited and fall on the ground

Rocca grand hyatt.

and buy her an LV purse.

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Kutty Mone Hotel....famous malabari hotel for Fish Curry very close to Pajju's house...

Try there, good ambience....:)

J/K

JW Steakhouse at the Marriott is GOOOD!!!

How can anyone hate pasta??

Was going to suggest Porcini, the Italian restaurant at the Ritz.

What about seafood? Go to the seafood restaurant at Sharq Village. Sit outdoors and order the grilled seafood platter for two.

Or for the best steak in town (actually the ONLY good steak in town), try the JW steakhouse at the Marriott.

Both are expensive options, but hey it's a special occasion.

Congratulations and have fun!

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Traditional 5th Anniversaries are wood, this can mean lots. From a weekend in a log cabin (porta cabin ha ha), to a romantic walk in local woodlands (do we have any in Doha?).

Modern 5th wedding anniversary gifts are celebrated with silverware. Consider getting a silver ring or a locket that has been engraved. There are a number of trinket items as well which can be customized to have your names and the date placed on it.

Book a small dhow and spend the evening with her in the middle of the sea, with some good food!

adeel, but genuinely i has asked u abt ur special likings for some food so that i can further comment..Now u have said so then try ALISHAN or STAR OF INDIA..My personal choice is MAZZA near airport..I just love their BIRYANI..

a candle light dinner in kebab king or shalimar or star of india or shezaan hotel followed by movie in imax and then last but not the least a surprise gift for ur wife like diamond ring, earings, gold chain or a cellphone as u like...........

tell me hows my suggestion

thanks

@Darude: LOL ... yeah that would really make her happy :)

@Sonya: Thanks Sonya ... congrats to you to on completing 6 years :) I hope this time you do get a surprise .... however, no matter what WE do ... you guys will always say that :P

I like BBQ, Indian/Pakistani dishes, love Steaks, hate pasta. If there some good place that offers good steaks, we would enjoy that :)

Adeel Ali

Happy Wedding Anniversary !

I would suggest take home some flowers for ur wife ... then go to a nice movie ... and have dinner at a nice, cosy place ..

personally, i celebrated my hubby's b'day last month at Ungaare Restaurant (Ezdaan Towers) .. they have an indoor & outdoor (pool side) serving... itz really royal, fine dining inside and i loved the place ... enjoyed it completely !!!

Have fun & enjoy ur day ... the most important thing is to make her feel special all day that will bring a smile to her face ..... thatz the best celebration/gift on a special day !

KHANA KHAZANA,by Snjeev Kapoor, Souk Wakif

You can be HOT or COLD to me, spare me LUKEWARM!!!!

hope this helps... www.diningindoha.com this link was helpfully posted by another QLer whose id i have forgotten :-) cheers and happy anniversary! :-)

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today and tell her go enjoy yourself as a free person.

Congrats..

I will be completing 6yrs on coming friday but has never got ny surprises...lOLZZ

It would be better for v QLers to advise u for gud hotel if u would have mentioned about the liking for any particular food..There r many indian, arabic, chinese and many more restuarants in DOHA..U let us know ur preference and choice first..