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Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 25th 2008, 4:25 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,258
Posted By cmhannan

Re: ID cards

Went on thursday to get card but by 9am the male section was already full (men and women have separate waiting areas / sections). I could have gotten mine but preferred to wait with hubby (one car)...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 22nd 2008, 6:24 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,258
Posted By cmhannan

Re: ID cards

Apparently government employees are first on the list. All of my husband's office have gone to get them and we are going tomorrow. Luckily it's near airport road carrefour so can do some shopping...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2008, 4:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By cmhannan

Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2008, 4:03 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,554
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What to Wear

I don't think that the commander would be so dismissive if it were HE who was the recipient of the stares. I always dress down and wear no make-up out and about town and even so I am ALWAYS stared...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 18th 2008, 5:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By cmhannan

Thanksgiving dinner

Anyone up for a byo thanksgiving dinner???
Forum: Middle East
Oct 18th 2008, 5:39 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 7,781
Posted By cmhannan

Re: Christmas Dinner

Here's a concept. All those in Abu dhabi...let's have a party at my house. Everyone brings a dish and a bottle of wine and I'll do the Turkey. My husband has to work that day so dinner at...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 18th 2008, 5:33 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,554
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What to Wear

Gosh! This thread has gotten quit silly. To go back to the original question...

The rule of thumb for women is to cover shoulders, tits, bum and knees and nothing form fitting. You will see...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 12th 2008, 4:57 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By cmhannan

Re: Bateen Marina Resort Abu Dhabi

Well, the bungalows are still there, at the very end of the harbour peninsular, after the dry moorings. They look in good nick despite being old. They looked occupied and there were families...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 11th 2008, 1:55 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By cmhannan

Bateen Marina Resort Abu Dhabi

Does anyone know anything about the bungalows that are at the far end of Bateen Marina? The Marina is called the Bateen Marina Resort, but I can't find a website or any information about them. Are...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 7th 2008, 5:51 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,491
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What do you have to do to get a job around here?

Negative and positive - in my opinion. Negative: Too many highrises, too much traffic, absurd rents. However, a positive change is the attitude towards women. It is wonderful to see so many...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 7th 2008, 5:33 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,491
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What do you have to do to get a job around here?

That shot was taken from the breakwater, perhaps from Heritage Village or thereabouts...can't remember exactly. I love the juxtaposition of the old dhows and the modern Abu Dhabi skyline. Twenty...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 7th 2008, 5:06 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,491
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What do you have to do to get a job around here?

Thanks guys! Have done it both ways.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 6th 2008, 7:50 am
Forum: Middle East
Sep 5th 2008, 7:29 am
Replies: 44
Views: 2,491
Posted By cmhannan

Question Re: What do you have to do to get a job around here?

There seems to be some HR situation (I am guessing)

I felt in the interview that the teachers (who were interviewing) liked me and I went home very pleased. Initially, when I was phoned for the...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 5th 2008, 6:37 am
Replies: 44
Views: 2,491
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What do you have to do to get a job around here?

Thank you, but how do I do that? Have tried the 'search' and wound up in Australia. Can you direct me to a link?:blink:
Forum: Middle East
Sep 4th 2008, 11:49 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,491
Posted By cmhannan

Thumbs down What do you have to do to get a job around here?

I am at my wits end! I came here because my husband got a good job. In the UK I was a highly respected teacher, but here...nada!

My friends who live here and work as teachers all said that I...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 1st 2008, 4:47 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 23,456
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What are Al Raha Gardens like to live in??

Okay, okay!

I don't do sunday roasts and I have my Middle Easte credentials!

Danced cabaret in Cairo.

Met husband in Baghdad.
Had son in Saudi.
Had daugher here...20 years ago!
Forum: Middle East
Sep 1st 2008, 5:48 am
Replies: 49
Views: 23,456
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What are Al Raha Gardens like to live in??

Sorry, I am new to this forum and am quite shocked by the language and attitude allowed!

I think it is time for abroath_abroad to go home, clearly he isn't embracing the culture. What is the...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 1st 2008, 3:57 am
Replies: 49
Views: 23,456
Posted By cmhannan

Re: What are Al Raha Gardens like to live in??

Hi!
We looked at Raha gardens and a good friend of mine lives there.

We didn't like them because they were so far out of town and there were no amenities near by BUT the villas are beautifully...
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