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Forum: Middle East
Jun 7th 2009, 6:18 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Go to the area known as Saniya (sp) it is the industrial area by the big Lulu hypermarket. The new one. There are about a billion iron work shops there.
You just need to drive around to find them....
Forum: Middle East
Jun 7th 2009, 5:15 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Sorry ozking, we are in Dubai now, so working with another rumor mill. LOL!

If that is true about a hotel in Towayya, god bless.... AA could use another venue. As the 3 or 4 they have wear out...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 7th 2009, 4:14 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

There are dogs in Abu Dhabi as well. Although your accomodation might be an apartment in Abu Dhabi, and many dont allow pets. Al Ain is about 140 km from AD, as a commute it can be tough.

Your...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 6th 2009, 6:26 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

We lived in Al Ain with 2 dogs with no problem whatsoever. I highly reomend AVC to import your animals, as they have a great reputation with us .,,personally. There kennels are good

We had a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 13th 2009, 5:06 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Kinda have to disagree BC. Living in a hotel is very different than living in an older , non compound villa here in Al Ain
We are on our own here, no services like hotel living provides. No pool,...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 5th 2009, 9:13 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

We got an Indian guy that comes once a week to clean. He is good, does all my heavy work. Do you want me to ask him if he needs more work? He is very in demand. He is clean, quiet, polite, speaks and...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 3rd 2009, 3:16 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Sassy, I must disagree, the "Good Samaratin" law is NOT in effect in the UAE. It may be proposed, but, as of today, anyone who renders help to an accident victim, in any case, is held liable.

This...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 2nd 2009, 4:26 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Dont be sorry minetoo. I agree with you wholeheartedly, that people should hear both good and bad. Then make their own choice.

My dh was treated very well and professionally at Oasis. Larnie had a...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 2nd 2009, 2:14 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

I have been treated at Al Ain hospital several times, by different departments.
On a visit visa. Every time I went there. Copy of my passport, and treated. 200 dhs, including meds, every time,...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 31st 2009, 12:53 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Are you all e-fing kidding??? There is nowhere in the UAE that has ANYWHERE near USA standards of medical care. Al Noor is one of the newest and most comprehensive hospitals in the Abu Dhabi...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 29th 2009, 6:26 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi someone. Do you know if the Carfourr is open at Mezyad yet? Thanks
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2009, 10:10 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Technically Sassy, you cant live in a house with men who are not your relatives. Sharia law states that.
It is done, surely,.. albeit discretely, though.
Your LL is right about that. It doesnt...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2009, 10:06 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

There are currently 2 villas advertised on the bulletin board in Abelas market. There is a villa directly across from them with a to let sign.

For all of those looking to move to Al Ain, if you...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 25th 2009, 8:19 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

The border at Buraimi is now open. Depending on what nationality you are, you can cross daily with no hassle. It has just been reopened, was closed for several years.

Going about finding...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 15th 2009, 1:42 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

It was a quick reply, cause we are bored out of our minds here!! LOL!!

My hubs works with the military at Sheik Zayed Base/Camp. There are many single/ married guys without spouses here in...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2009, 12:05 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Sassy. There are no tenant "rights" as we know in the States. NONE!! Sorry , cold truth. They may exist, but to enforce them, your lease would be have been up years ago,... everything takes a...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2009, 7:32 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

How goes villa hunting Sassy?
Forum: Middle East
Jan 11th 2009, 7:30 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

You guys have your hadns full. I was kidding about the pierogies.
Forum: Middle East
Jan 10th 2009, 4:18 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Aikman, the bulletin board at Abelas market usually has furniture and household items for sale.
Try joining Al Ain expats group on Yahoo. There are some things for sale there at the moment.
Give a...
Forum: Middle East
Jan 10th 2009, 2:13 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

OMG! Small world. We had your suitcase in our house for the past few weeks.
Williams wife here......... you will find a ton of folks with kids here.
Forum: Middle East
Dec 17th 2008, 2:27 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

I am pretty sure that Oasis compound are only for employees of Tawam Hospital. Not 100% sure, but thats what we were told.
I live very near that area. Asharej district it is called
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2008, 8:17 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Thanks for the offer SM. I'm good. We have my husbands sons coming over for the holidays and will be in Jordan and Oman. Maybe NYE? have a good Xmas and I hope you get some snow.

On a different...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 15th 2008, 8:14 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

:p:p
Forum: Middle East
Dec 14th 2008, 3:50 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Sassy, I am an American living in Al Ain with grown children in the States also.
I used to work on boats in the US, and love the water.
If you would like to meet up when you get back. Pm me... ...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 12th 2008, 4:28 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 778,533
Posted By buddymom

Re: Living in Al Ain

Yes, they are in Markiniaya (sp) area. They do look unfinished, as the windows are open, but as I said, cant give any more advice here on the ground.
Out of my own interest, I will take doggie for a...
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