kiwigirlinalain

The rental situation in Al Ain was dire 12 months ago but things have changed in recent months as many contracts, especially in the education sector have not been renewed, thus freeing up multiple options. You should not have any trouble finding suitable accommodation for your family. Rentals vary based on the type of accommodation you require but you can definitely negotiate with agents and landlords for more attractive payment options such as 4 cheques! There are a number of web groups and sites which you should join/investigate to learn more about Al Ain and hence be more informed prior to your move. As I understand it the most popular school for western expat children is AAESS. You should visit their website and make contact ASAP.

If you advertise on any of these forums you should be able to find someone willing to rent you a room in their villa for a period whilst you are here on your own and finding a permanent home for your family.

Most hotels and short term apartments are running at around 12-15K per month.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alainexpats/
http://groups.google.com/group/nialanews
http://www.expatwoman.com/
http://alainexpat.com/home.html

Good luck with your transition to Al Ain.

someone in al ain

Thanks

The Al Ain English speaking schools is one of the best schools in Al Ain , and as she said , mostly the western join it, as it has a high standard education.

This is their website : http://www.aaess.com/

i think they are in holiday now as 13/7/2011 was the last day for schools and they should be back by august but not sure when.

for the rents , some schools and universities do have agreements with some compounds in al ain , so you can check that first ( two bedroom , three bed room etc etc )

the far you want to be from town the cheap you will get . for example

you can have a a new house of two bedroom , living room in al jimi district for 65 or 70 dirhams a year .

if you go to Al maqam district , you can find the same as the above for 55 dirhams a year.

it depends where you want to be .

we in the university , took three blocks in al hili district ( the new buildings ) and we are okay with the price and the academic staff are happy with it so far.

when you will be here , i can send you a list of some brokers and companies they have houses for rent , you can check with them .

all the best.

bluedevil34

Hello,

My wife will be joining me in Al Ain shortly and is looking for a top notch female gynecologist.

We are looking for someone who is western-trained and highly regarded, and operates in a place with good facilities - private room, access for husband, and excellent nursing care.

We have DAMAN insurance.

Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks!

kiwigirlinalain

I would advise going to Dubai. The Dubai London Clinic at Festival City are fantastic. Very western with all the mod cons which you will not find in Al Ain.

bluedevil34

Thanks kiwigirlinain. Dubai sounds fine for pre-natal care. However, for labor and delivery, driving to Dubai may not be an option. Any labor and delivery clinic you would recommend? Thanks again.

Bluelionesse

I
Trythe new cromwell hospital, not open 100% yet but their head midwife is an amazing american lady.

redheart

as with anything of this nature be careful and research fully, this hospital as with many others that are privately owned are of course driven by the bottom line. the head midwife might be of the highest standard but l can assure you the one's on the wards are not.

UkMum

Hi,
The OB/GYN in Jimi (Al Ain Hospital) is really great. The delivery suite has been refurbished and is lovely. I really like Dr Dora.

UkMum

Hi,
Does anyone know what is happening with Nialanews?
There doesn't seem to be any new stuff being posted. I hope it isn't finished as I love it.

wilsonc

Looks OK tonight. Maybe they were on holiday

sue02

Does anyone know anything about the new Smart Step Nursery near Tawam Hospital?
Thanks

missyuae

The new Al Ain International School is located between the Hilton Hotel and Al Ain Mall.

Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) is located on what is known as 'Schools Road' as there are a number of schools on it. It is therefore very congested during morning drop-off and afternoon pick up.

Both schools are English National curriculum. The latter is new this year, but has an excellent reputation in Abu Dhabi. AAESS has a good reputation for its primary school in particular. Not so sure about the secondary school.

Lycantroph

Hi docbob,
Very interesting to read your post. Same here! I will join Tawam as a doctor in a couple of weeks and would be very interested to know if you made it to AlAin and if so, how do you feel after one year?
Greetings from Germany.

Lycantroph

Hello redheart
your post is very interesting and doesn't sound too optimistic. I would be very happy to get to know your "inside view" as I am in exactly the same situation as docbob...thanks.

docbob

Yeah..i have visited them a couple of weeks back..they had like a (soft)opening during whole ramadan.They seem decent,place new and very clean but didn't have time to check all of it..Needs a longer 2nd visit.They have an application form/fees schedule/buses ready for your questions.

Great option for us as we live nearby..hope this is helpfulcheers