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Forum: Middle East
Dec 21st 2012, 10:28 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 42,288
Posted By UkMum

Re: Attesting a UK Bachelors Degree before Dubai move

If you are coming to the UAE with your documents, ie. they don't want them in advance, then you don't need to go to the UAE embassy. Just bring them here and get them stamped at the foreign office. ...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 21st 2012, 10:24 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 26,216
Posted By UkMum

Re: young, unmarried couple (at the moment) moving to dubai...help

Until you get a residency visa, you can only drive a hire car. So, until you get a job or until you get married and sponsored by your husband, you will have to hire a car and can't drive a privately...
Forum: Middle East
Dec 16th 2012, 11:56 pm
Replies: 209
Views: 15,395
Posted By UkMum

Re: How long have you been in the Gulf?

We have been here 2 and a half years. Will stay as long as they will let us
Forum: Middle East
Nov 19th 2012, 4:17 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi,
I am from Castleford. My husband is also a Dr, but he works at Al Ain Hospital. We have been here for almost 3 years now.
I teach at AAESS and it is a good British school at a reasonable...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 10th 2012, 7:48 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 840
Posted By UkMum

Al Ain to Oman

Hi,
I need to travel to Oman in March and have just realised that my passport has 6 months minus 2 days when I need to travel.
Does anyone know if they are strict at the border in Al Ain - will...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 28th 2011, 2:13 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi,
My husband also works as a consultant in Al Ain hospital. We have been here for around 2 years now (coincidentally, I am also from the NW UK).

Housing, compounds are good but hard to get...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 21st 2011, 4:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By UkMum

Eid Holiday Abu Dhabi

Does anyone know when the Eid holiday for Abu Dhabi will be?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 14th 2011, 6:55 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Nialanews - what's happening?

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.
:confused:
Forum: Middle East
Aug 14th 2011, 6:54 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Can anyone please recommned a Female OBGYN in Al Ain?

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.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 20th 2011, 1:46 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hey, There is a fab optician opposite Q Home Design in Al Ain Mall. I had to take the squinty one of mine to the hospital as she is astigmatic. That's because they have to put drops in their eyes...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 20th 2011, 1:43 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Nintendo DS Lite Repairs

Hi, Does anyone know anywhere in Al Ain where I can get a Nintendo DS repaired? Thanks. :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2011, 1:29 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,185
Posted By UkMum

Re: Driving - Just a quick question

Yeah, I got it sent to my mum's address in the UK. I'm hoping not to get into an accident in a rental car :thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Mar 16th 2011, 4:14 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,185
Posted By UkMum

Re: Driving - Just a quick question

I agree... the DVLA know nothing.

I got my UAE license last October, using my UK license to do so.

Since then, my photocard UK license needed renewing. I sent it to the DVLA and it was renewed...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 21st 2011, 5:05 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi Stokie Family,
I have also sent you a PM. Forgot to mention I am from Cheshire (small world - assuming you are from Stoke!).
:rofl:
Forum: Middle East
Oct 27th 2010, 5:08 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi,
We moved to Al Ain a few months ago. My kids are in AAESS. The school has its issues but generally is good. Very like UK schools in terms of curriculum etc. and my kids found it easy to fit in...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 13th 2010, 7:17 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Forgot to say - internet/tv/phone costs a bomb here. Around 500Dhs a month (£100) for a basic package. Also, I find that although there are a lot of activities etc for the kids, they are very...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 13th 2010, 7:13 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi, I have been here 3 months now and am just starting to get settled - I'll have a go at answering the questions. We have just moved from the UK (North) as well.
The cost of living - we do a big...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 14th 2010, 5:00 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Asfar resorts is good. Cost about 16000 a month for a 2 bedroomed apartment. They clean and change beds and towels etc. There is also a pool.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 14th 2010, 4:58 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Car Rentals

We have been using Hertz in Sanaiyia - very good and professional.
Forum: Middle East
Sep 6th 2010, 6:41 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By UkMum

Re: Schooling in al Ain

I've not been here that long but up to now, I'm loving it. Which school did you find? Do you want to PM me?
Forum: Middle East
Sep 6th 2010, 6:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By UkMum

Re: Schooling in al Ain

You can have a live in maid which is about 150$ a month plus start up fees of about 2 thousand pounds. Or a "visiting" maid for about 5 pounds per hour. The advantage of a live in maid is that she...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 5th 2010, 7:39 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By UkMum

Re: Schooling in al Ain

Hi,

Schools here in Al Ain are very difficult to get into. We had to put our kids names down in December inorder to get them in AAESS for this September. You could try Chouiefat or the American...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 30th 2010, 4:51 pm
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi, I am in the process of househunting in Al Ain. I think that 84 is not enough money for housing. My friend just got a small 3 bed for 105. Ask for more. Good areas near school are Falj Haza or...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 27th 2010, 4:30 am
Replies: 2
Views: 764
Posted By UkMum

Baby in Al Ain

Hi,
Has anyone on here had a baby at Al Ain hospital?
What was the care/experience like?
How was the antenatal care?
Thanks, :)
Forum: Middle East
Aug 25th 2010, 7:41 am
Replies: 3,134
Views: 829,152
Posted By UkMum

Re: Living in Al Ain

Hi, Im interested :thumbup:
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