Living in Al Ain
#1531
Re: Living in Al Ain
You cannot buy a car until you have your residency so first step to take is probably rent for a short period, there is Avis and Eurocar and lots of local ones.
#1532
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi again
I would be grateful if someone could recommend a good chiropractor? Thanks
I would be grateful if someone could recommend a good chiropractor? Thanks
#1533
Re: Living in Al Ain
I am sure there may be one here but I can recommend an excellent sports masseuse at the Hiltonia she is excellent and gets great results.
#1535
Re: Living in Al Ain
sharjah islamic bank the intrest is 3.99 %
dubai islamic bank is 4.9 or 4.3 i am no sure
those would be the best one.
for renting you would be having a nissan tida 2008 or 2009 for 90 or 85 dirhams a day
toyota corrola 2009 about 100 per day
if you will be having it for month the prices will be little less
Good luck
#1536
Re: Living in Al Ain
I would recommend something a bit bigger and sturdier than a Tilda. My husband rents a Nissan Altima for a very good deal with Eurocar. I can give you the lady's name who is excellent, very helpful and keeps in touch at all times if needed for any assistance. A Tilda is okay for an around town car in my opinion but I would never feel confident driving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi with the huge beasts which drive down the motorways with not a lot of thought for other cars on the road at times.
#1537
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Joined: Aug 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 258
Re: Living in Al Ain
I would recommend something a bit bigger and sturdier than a Tilda. My husband rents a Nissan Altima for a very good deal with Eurocar. I can give you the lady's name who is excellent, very helpful and keeps in touch at all times if needed for any assistance. A Tilda is okay for an around town car in my opinion but I would never feel confident driving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi with the huge beasts which drive down the motorways with not a lot of thought for other cars on the road at times.
#1538
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Joined: Jul 2009
Location: Zakher, Al Ain
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Re: Living in Al Ain
ID Cards
If any of you need to get yours, now is a great time to do it.
I went down to the EIDA (which is behind the central post office) today at 7.25am, and was finished and out before 7.45am. There was nobody there except the staff - no queues in either the male or female waiting rooms!
If any of you need to get yours, now is a great time to do it.
I went down to the EIDA (which is behind the central post office) today at 7.25am, and was finished and out before 7.45am. There was nobody there except the staff - no queues in either the male or female waiting rooms!
#1539
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi
I need a new mobile phone. Would it be better to buy one and bring it with me or buy a new one over in al ain. thanks in advance.
I need a new mobile phone. Would it be better to buy one and bring it with me or buy a new one over in al ain. thanks in advance.
#1540
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Was just looking at phones with my son today! All our phones came from the UK, having unlocked them before we came here. Going to buy a new one for my son from Carrefour, he likes the Nokia 3120 which is about 425DHS. He also looked at the 3110 (197dhs) and 2630 (265dhs i think). These are apparently ready just to put your etisalat sim card in.
Hope this helps
M
Hope this helps
M
#1541
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Sorry, I don't think that is enough for anymore than one person. Accomodation runs annually or bi-annually and there will be nothing for less than 5000 monthly if even then. Life is VERY expensive here. By the time you've paid for health ins for the extra 2 and a car there won't be much left. Nursery fees also tend to be quite expensive although I'm at a loss for numbers. Cost of living here is probably similar to the most expensive city you can think of, in my case it's Honolulu. If health and accomodation were good for all of you it might work. Maybe someone else will have a sunnier outlook. Best of luck!
Thanks for getting back to me, we didn't think it was much we are waiting to see if package is renogotiable but think it would have to be much more to accept. I'm a nurse but wasn't going to work straight away which would help with extra money.
we shall wait and see what happens.
thanks pauline
#1542
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Was just looking at phones with my son today! All our phones came from the UK, having unlocked them before we came here. Going to buy a new one for my son from Carrefour, he likes the Nokia 3120 which is about 425DHS. He also looked at the 3110 (197dhs) and 2630 (265dhs i think). These are apparently ready just to put your etisalat sim card in.
Hope this helps
M
Hope this helps
M
#1543
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Joined: May 2009
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 47
Re: Living in Al Ain
Thanks for the volunteer info. And yes I would like your name to be in touch regarding the pet rescue.
We are right now having a bit of an issue regarding bringing our dog as we were under the impression that it would not be a problem but have now been told it is totally up to the landlord.
Do you know of any people who have dogs in apts in Al Ain?
We are right now having a bit of an issue regarding bringing our dog as we were under the impression that it would not be a problem but have now been told it is totally up to the landlord.
Do you know of any people who have dogs in apts in Al Ain?
#1544
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 38
Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi ppl.
Not posted for ages, been very busy getting married lol. Just had a read though catching up on posts I've missed and got loads more fab advice.
Lawyer girl - defo coming to Yoga and arabic lessons with you.
Just got our e-tickets this week - busy now packing and storing and selling the last bits of our stuff before we come over. (also just booked a short honeymoon in Crete next week) cant wait to have ABSOLUTELY nothing to do for a week - although it only gives us 2 days when we get back before moving to Al Ain. (I'l worry about that when i happens tho)
No more questions at the min but sure as the panick sets in I'l be back in touch. Can't wait to meet everyone out there.
the finally MRS bex lol
Not posted for ages, been very busy getting married lol. Just had a read though catching up on posts I've missed and got loads more fab advice.
Lawyer girl - defo coming to Yoga and arabic lessons with you.
Just got our e-tickets this week - busy now packing and storing and selling the last bits of our stuff before we come over. (also just booked a short honeymoon in Crete next week) cant wait to have ABSOLUTELY nothing to do for a week - although it only gives us 2 days when we get back before moving to Al Ain. (I'l worry about that when i happens tho)
No more questions at the min but sure as the panick sets in I'l be back in touch. Can't wait to meet everyone out there.
the finally MRS bex lol
#1545
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi folks,
Now down to my last 19 days in the UK (yes i'm counting) and I'm trying to find the cheapest way to keep in touch. I've heard rumours that Skype is blocked so is it possible to use Skype or can anyone offer a reasonable alternative?
Brendon
Now down to my last 19 days in the UK (yes i'm counting) and I'm trying to find the cheapest way to keep in touch. I've heard rumours that Skype is blocked so is it possible to use Skype or can anyone offer a reasonable alternative?
Brendon