Living in Al Ain
May 24th 2010, 6:59 am
#2326
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Location: Al Ain, UAE
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Re: Living in Al Ain
"purchase a TIVO here in Canada"
It may not work. Television standards are different all over the world.
It may not work. Television standards are different all over the world.
May 24th 2010, 12:15 pm
#2327
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Location: Al Ain
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Can anyone recommend a good chiropodist - one who can cut away dead skin etc.
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 24th 2010, 8:04 pm
#2329
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Re: Living in Al Ain
First post folks - I am getting very close to a job offer in Al Ain. My wife and I spent a week there after my assessment to ensure we would be happy in the area - and we will be - it seems to have everything a large town should have.
I have one question on sports. I currently race bicycles and wonder if there are any Al Ain bike clubs, local race organisation etc .
Triathlon info would also be very welcome.
This is a great forum and a credit to all the contributors, making this a real hub for anyone out there or assessing a move - well done all.
I have one question on sports. I currently race bicycles and wonder if there are any Al Ain bike clubs, local race organisation etc .
Triathlon info would also be very welcome. This is a great forum and a credit to all the contributors, making this a real hub for anyone out there or assessing a move - well done all.
Wow, my wife saw this post and thought that I had put it in. I am also moving to Al Ain in August. My wife will be working for UAEU. We will arrive sometime before 30 Aug.
I do triathlons, although you could not tell at the moment. I have been a couch potato for the last six months. I am looking forward to putting in more time training in Al Ain. There are several winter-time triathlons in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain.
It seems that cycling in the area is limited. Dubai has a cycling club that does some early morning rides and they also get access to the F1 race track once a week for an evening ride. To safely ride around Al Ain I think I might have to use a mountain bike for mid-week training and just use the tri-bike in Dubai on the track.
Dubai had a triathlon club, but the website seems to be suspended for some reason??? TriDubai is a professional triatlon team in the area. Also Team Abu Dhabi who was formed by Farris Al-Sultan (IM World Champ 2005) is close by. I understand that Farris actually lives in Al Ain.
May 24th 2010, 8:09 pm
#2330
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Riding a bike in Al Ain...
You do know that it is 30 degrees Celsius at night?
You do know that it is 30 degrees Celsius at night?
May 25th 2010, 2:15 am
#2331
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Yes, I know it is hot. Very hot. Winter is the season for triathlon in this part of the world. That is when the races put on.
I am seeing 80-85f for the nightly low temps right now in Al Ain on weather underground. Mid day is definitely for the pool.
I am seeing 80-85f for the nightly low temps right now in Al Ain on weather underground. Mid day is definitely for the pool.
May 26th 2010, 8:33 pm
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Does anyone know of a good mountain biking and offroad running area in Al Ain?
May 28th 2010, 10:25 am
#2333
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi Shammy,
When and where is the next ladies Morning Coffee on a Sunday Evening?
There is a new girl in town...
When and where is the next ladies Morning Coffee on a Sunday Evening?
There is a new girl in town...
May 28th 2010, 11:28 am
#2334
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Anyone know where to get al jazeera smart card for OSN cable decoder..... hoping to see the footie
May 28th 2010, 1:06 pm
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Hi Guys,
I am a poor pilot, just arrived in this great city.
I am also a great soccer / football fan, and was just wondering if anyone wants to cell their 32 inch flatscreen TV ?
If so, please do not hesitate to give me a call
Thanks,
Gerrit
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I am a poor pilot, just arrived in this great city.
I am also a great soccer / football fan, and was just wondering if anyone wants to cell their 32 inch flatscreen TV ?
If so, please do not hesitate to give me a call
Thanks,
Gerrit
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May 28th 2010, 6:52 pm
#2336
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Re: Living in Al Ain
hi....
me and my husband have been living in Al Ain nearly two years, we have recently had a baby girl, someone mentioned to me that there was a group of mothers and toddlers that meet at the hilton but i couldt find any more info. if anyone know times and dates and the exact whereabouts etc that would be very helpful as it would be great to meest some other mums and babies!!
thanks becky
me and my husband have been living in Al Ain nearly two years, we have recently had a baby girl, someone mentioned to me that there was a group of mothers and toddlers that meet at the hilton but i couldt find any more info. if anyone know times and dates and the exact whereabouts etc that would be very helpful as it would be great to meest some other mums and babies!!
thanks becky
May 28th 2010, 7:02 pm
#2337
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Mums and toddlers is now at sunflower nursery I think 9 am till 11 on a Thursday morning.
May 30th 2010, 4:46 pm
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Re: Living in Al Ain
Looking for a part time cleaner. I've seen a lot of ads for people willing to do cleaning part time, but I've also heard it's illegal to hire someone and we could get into trouble. Anybody know anything about this?